Lately on the Blog
The Magpie Diary: Dec. 21, 2025.
Musings + Essays
What's been on my mind this week: companionship, perspective-seeking, and other things that make life…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Nostalgia Is a Gift.
Motherhood
This week's inspirations: thoughts on nostalgia as a gift, favorite new words, more chic food…
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: Dec. 19, 2025.
Classic Style
Everything I loved wearing this week, from my new favorite puffer to a statement winter…
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Advice from Older Sister Figures —
Learnings
Advice on parenting, perimenopause, sibling relationships, becoming braver, and more from our septuagenarian Magpie readers.
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Dark Rinse Denim Microtrend.
Classic Style
Dark rinse denim inspired by prestige brands like The Row and Khaite, plus outfit ideas…
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Childhood Meals + Mother Magic.
Learnings
Reflections on the meal that transports me to my childhood dining room table -- and…
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Gear for Winter Sports / Skiing / Weather.
Classic Style
A collection of chic picks for winter weather, sports, and skiing gear from brands like…
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My Favorite Things: 2025 Edition.
Beauty
A list of my favorite things in 2025, from writing my book and using the…
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A Few Last Minute Gifts That Will Arrive in Time for Christmas —
Holiday
A roundup of quick-ship, last-minute Christmas gifts for loved ones this season, including Rhoback q-zips,…
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Loungewear for the Mysterious Week Between Christmas and New Year’s.
Classic Style
Loungewear and other hygge finds for the mysterious week between Christmas and New Years --…
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Book Review: Heart the Lover by Lily King.
Book Club
A review of Lily King's literary fiction masterpiece, Heart the Lover -- analysis, book club…
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