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My Latest Snag: Phone Case + Necklaces.
I love the pink faux-Goyard iPhone case you see me holding in so many of my mirror selfies, and I was thrilled when I found a super similar option on Etsy. I ordered the green, but I also loved the red and yellow. Also this week: I re-ordered this “Mama” necklace, which I somehow lost last summer, but which I absolutely adore and used to wear daily, as well as this gorgeous Lizzie Fortunato statement I’d been eyeing for awhile. More of my favorite jewelry finds for spring here. A good week for accessories!
This Week’s Bestsellers.
01. LORETTA CAPONI DRESS // 02. LIZZIE FORTUNATO CALYPSO NECKLACE // 03. FLORAL PRINT MINI // 04. J. CREW SHIFT // 05. OOPSIE ICE PACKS // 06. TARGET STRAW TOTE // 07. GALISON PUZZLE // 08. KATE SPADE TWEED DRESS // 09. EMBROIDERED MIDI // 10. LOEFFLER RANDALL LEONIE FLATS // 11. MADEWELL OVERALLS // 12. GINGHAM TOP // 13. SCALLOPED BLOUSE
Weekend Musings: Tomorrow’s Business.
One phrase that has been helpful in working towards a place of “flow” (my intention for this year!) in my daily life:
“Is this the business of today or tomorrow?”
I’ve gotten better, over time, at elbowing out worries by thinking through what is in my control versus what is not. Nearly 100% of the time, when I am up in the middle of the night fretting about something, there is absolutely nothing I can do at that midnight hour, from my bed, to move the needle in any one direction, and I remind myself of this fact and am usually able to purchase enough peace of mind to fall back asleep, or at least to box out the creeping “but what if…”s.
“Is this the business of today or tomorrow?” is a riff on that theme, and I find it helpful when auditing a day’s list of tasks. What absolutely needs to be done today? What can be suitably dealt with tomorrow, or next week? I know myself well enough to recognize that I often gamify my own to-dos, knocking out all the tiny nit-picky things first because that “ticking-off” feeling affords me the sense of accomplishment, when — in reality — a lot of those micro-assignments are neither urgent nor important. (Here, I’m lifting language from Eisenhower’s Matrix.) A lot of those assignments are “tomorrow’s business.”
While we were in New York, we’d made plans with my sister and brother-in-law to have drinks at the Sunken Harbor Club followed by dinner at the famous Brooklyn steakhouse Gage & Tollner. My sister texted as we were en route letting us know her sitter had bailed. As we slid into the booth at Sunken Harbor Club, I could feel my own logistics-oriented inner self begin to bristle at the alternatives and possibilities. Should we bail on drinks? Would they charge us for the canceled reservations? Should my sister join us without my BIL? Should we ask for carry out from the steakhouse? Should I go down and speak to the maitre’d? Then, I hit the pause button. I was sitting in a kitschy cocktail bar, on a solo date with my husband, and why was I looping myself into a knot? I remember looking at Mr. Magpie after we’d loosely agreed on a plan and saying, “OK. The rest is tomorrow’s business.” (Meant non-literally, as in “we can worry about the details after we enjoy this time together.”) I’ll be damned if I didn’t lean into the present and enjoy my tiki drink more than I think I otherwise would have.
The next time you feel yourself getting out over your skis, pause and ask: “Is this the business of today (right now) or tomorrow (any time in the future)?”
A helpful mnemonic to help you live where your feet are.
Shopping Break.
+ICYMI: Target launched its designer collab collections this morning at 3 A.M. Did you get anything? My picks here.
+I predict these raffia sandals are going to sell out quickly — a perfect “gateway” to the dad sandal trend. A more ladylike Birk.
+Just ordered this beautiful Juliet Dunn to try.
+Would be cute with these inexpensive sandals in the blue.
+Love this upholstered swivel chair as a reading perch for a little girl or boy.
+It’s the little things, right? Just ordered myself one of these pastel desk calculators.
+Zara is just killing it! Another great, trend-conscious dress. This would be so chic for a European/beach vacation. (Are you into the crochet trend?) Would look amazing with platform fishermen sandals like these (in my closet in a different color) or these.
+Think I might finally try a pair of On running shoes after seeing them hyped and beloved near and far.
+This $31 fitness dress comes in great colors. More spring fitness finds here.
+Awhile ago someone asked after patch pocket jeans — here is a chic-under $90 contender!
+I do not need another pair of Lake Pajamas, but I do love these blue floral ones!
+Perfect springtime pearl earrings.
+Bathtime toys like these are always a big hit with children. I so clearly remember when I was pregnant with my son, my daughter used to put up a fuss about getting into the tub and I had close to zero energy to combat that by the end of the day. What always worked was telling her she could “put the color in,” and letting her pick one or two of these Crayola fizzy tablets to dye the water.
+Gasp/swoon — dreamiest early summer wedding guest / special event / garden party / graduation dress.
+I have a few of these fantastic sugar keepers (specifically the ones for brown sugars) that really work at keeping them from drying out. I wish I’d ordered the whole set years ago — this brand really makes products designed to preserve/keep baking ingredients and each one is well-designed.
+This pink dress is giving me Rhode vibes.
+Cute dog leads.
+This caftan boasts the happiest stripes.
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