Lately on the Blog
The Magpie Back to School Edit.
Children's Finds
All the pieces I'm eyeing for the kids' back to school season: backpacks, first day…
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The Receptivity Index.
Musings + Essays
A musing on how to open ourselves up and reflect on our own smallness and…
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My Favorite Luxury Body Lotions.
Beauty
A roundup of my favorite luxury body lotions and their merits -- detailed reviews and…
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The Softest Kinds of Love.
Musings + Essays
A musing on the softest kinds of love: patience, acceptance, receiving energy, "take as long…
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Peak-Summer Linen Favorites
Classic Style
Chic linen pants, dresses, and skirts to beat the peak heat of D.C. summer --…
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Signs You’re Becoming an Expert in Yourself —
Learnings
Reflections on the goal of becoming an expert in myself -- and signs I might…
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The Magpie Diary: July 27, 2025.
Learnings
The Magpie Diary: reflections on writing for a living and the hope and joy I…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: A Healing Walk Habit.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations: a healing walk habit, an inspiration podcast, a few great sale buys,…
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: July 25, 2025.
Classic Style
Everything I loved wearing this week, from Sold Out NYC shorts to a floral dress…
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How Do You Help Your Kids Reset?
Motherhood
A parenting reflection on how to gently help kids reset when in bad moods through…
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The Pre-Fall Edit.
Classic Style
A few pre-fall fashion finds at the tail end of summer, featuring the Noah Cardigan…
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People to Draw Close.
Musings + Essays
A reflection on the kinds of people we should hang on to in life --…
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