Wine does wonders. History agrees
Hello my fellow magpies, welcome back to the mischief Every so often, I come across an antique sentiment that makes the centuries between [...]
Don’t Leave what Feels Meant for You
The pieces we regret are rarely the ones we bought. They're the ones we convinced ourselves to think about for a while longer, the [...]
Three Years, One Obsession
Hello my fellow magpies, welcome back to the mischief There are two types of jewelry purchases: The first are the ones you decide [...]
Your Second Half Starts Here
Hello my fellow magpies, welcome back to the mischief The Summer Solstice feels like a good moment to pause and ask a simple [...]
One Man’s Monster…
There are few figures in mythology who have undergone quite the same transformation in meaning as Medusa. Historically she was framed as monstrous. Dangerous. [...]
For the Women Becoming Legends
I've always found it fascinating how strongly people connect to mythology. Not just as stories, but as symbols of themselves reflected back. Different [...]
These Seals Aren’t for the Wallflowers
Hello my fellow magpies, welcome back to the mischief I’ve been thinking recently about how underrated heraldic seals are. Which is slightly ridiculous [...]
To The Mamas
Hello my fellow magpies, welcome back to the mischief Mother’s Day always feels like one of those occasions that’s quite hard to get [...]
These Pieces are Very Good at Finding their People
Hello Mischief makers, There’s been a steady stream of messages recently asking about Victorian love tokens. What they are. Why they exist. And [...]
This Might Be Your Season
There’s something about this time of year, isn’t there? Everything starts waking up again… and whether you like it or not, you tend to [...]
