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+MAGIC THINGS ARE WAITING FOR US: This quote from Yeats felt very on-theme for us Magpies, dedicated as we are to noticing. I love the vision of a world of patiently waiting magic. I have a piece in my book (I just have to mention it here!) in which I write that “everything can be a welcome party.” The chair warming for you in the sun; the shoes waiting for your feet. It’s all waiting to celebrate your arrival.
+NIGHTGOWN SUMMER: Love the “nightgown summer” Hill House is spearheading with its latest capsule collection. I regret not snagging this style while in stock in my size. It’s just the ethos for me: bare feet, early morning, romantic and other-worldly. A Magpie wrote to me this past weekend saying that one of the reasons why she loves to follow me on Instagram is because of the way I romanticize my life. And I do. Every morning walk, every sitting at my desk, every small flower is an opportunity. The nightgowns in their collection make me feel that way: like I am leading a romantic version of my own life. I am going to share a full roundup of options for “nightgown summer” at different pricepoints this week, so stay tuned.
+LIVE THE QUESTIONS NOW: I loved the epigraph at the beginning of Suleika Jouad’s book, seen below. “Live your way into an answer” — amen! There is no other way. There are no shortcuts. There is just the one perfect path you are on, that will eventually lead you to the answer.
+WILD DARK SHORE MOOD BOARD: As I struggle through a bad book hangover from this month’s book club pick (can’t wait to discuss on June 15th; come ready to leave your thoughts and comments), I am surviving by working on the book review and coming up with all kinds of atmospheric “add-ons.” I had a complete blast putting together this mood board inspired by the book. Sends a shiver right through me!
+THE BEST MOVIE SOUNDTRACK EVER?: Just a reminder that Out of Africa’s soundtrack will do things to your heart. I have been listening to it a lot this week; the sweep, the scale, the outsized romance! I’ve been thinking of young Robert Redford because he’s who I dreamcast as Charlie from One Golden Summer.
+EYEING + BUYING: Spirited on by “nightgown summer,” I picked up this gingham dress this week. So cute with the smocking! I will be wearing for daytime, with strappy leather sandals. I also had to get my son this adorable EAST COAST sweatshirt. I honestly wanted to buy multiple of the patterns — so cute!
KATE MCLEOUD AFTER SUN STONE // GINGHAM DRESS // G. LABEL MINI CAFTAN DRESS (ON SALE!) // DINOSAUR DESIGNS BANGLES SET (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // ZARA SANDALS* // HART NECKLACE // CASA CLARA HAIR CLIP // BYREDO HAIR PERFUME (I’M OBSESSED WITH THIS — MY SECRET TO “RESTAURANT HAIR”) // VERONICA BEARD VEST // RYLEE AND CRU SWEATSHIRTS
*These sandals reminded me so much of the Loewe bag!
+BESTSELLERS: So many of you snagged this gorgeous, romantic lace-trim mini dress from J. Crew. It’s perfect for the “nightgown summer” vibe that is trending!
01. J. CREW LACE TRIM DRESS // 02. VERONICA BEARD EYELET DRESS // 02. AYR EARLY MORNING TEE // 03. SPLENDID EYELET PANTS // 04. WAYF GINGHAM PANTS // 05. SPLENDID PALAZZO GAUZE PANTS // 06. ALICE WALK HALF-ZIP SWEATSHIRT // 07. MADEWELL SANDALS // 08. MY FAVORITE FEATHERWEIGHT LAYERING TEE // 09. HAMPTONS CANDLE // 10. SEZANE TOMBOY SHIRT // 11. TUCKERNUCK STRIPED DRESS // 12. RAG + BONE MAXINE SHIRT
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Oh my goodness the Out of Africa soundtrack lifts my heart! It transports you to another place. “I had a farm in Africa l, at the foot of the Ngong hills…” Truly the best.
UGH so good. The sweep of it! xx
You nailed it with your Wild Dark Shore mood board! Impressed. I finished it at the end of March and look forward to reading the comments from the book club.
Yes!! Cannot wait to discuss! Had so much fun putting that mood board together – you wouldn’t believe. I was so possessed by the spirit of Shearwater, by the mood and tone of the book!
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You remind me of this quote I have long loved….XO
“Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.”
― Jack Kerouac
Ooo I love this. xx
Hi! What style is your wedding ring? Love the way it looks.
Thank you! It is a round cut solitaire with only four prongs. I think the four prongs makes it look like it’s almost floating / less hardware around the stone.
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That quote is empowering! I’m going to flip the word to work your way to an answer and socialize in my workplace.
Love this!!