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This winter, Magnolia Journal is making space for connection—and all the shared experiences that deepen our understanding of ourselves and one another. Find a guide to Christmas lights, gather around fondue, and design a dining room that invites everyone to stay awhile. Frequency of all magazines subject to change without notice.

A Letter from the Editor

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Follow Us into Summer • CHASE ADVENTURE

Make the Ordinary Come Alive

Squeeze the Day • We all know how the old saying goes: “When life gives you lemons …” So let’s seize the moment and give lemonade some adventurous twists that are every bit as refreshing and crowd-pleasing as the classic. Infused with lavender or coconut, blended into a slush or frozen into sorbet—no matter the flavor or form, we’ve got icy delights fit for any pool day, picnic, or porch hangout this season.

Summer’s Bouquet • To make the most of summer’s beauties, we asked Waco, Texas, floral artist Lauren Murray to share her flower-arranging steps—along with three unique looks to re-create at home. Lauren’s first tip? Don’t be afraid to experiment. Whether you’re new to arranging and want to start simple or you’re ready to stretch yourself with varieties and styles you haven’t tried before, you’ll be inspired and delighted by the arrangements you can create.

Life in Color • Saying “yes” to a pop of color has a way of making life more vibrant. So why not go bold with the things we reach for regularly? Refreshing typical items with atypical tones can be an approachable way to blur the lines between ordinary tasks—like checking the time, sending mail, or pouring a cup of tea—and everyday adventures. Take a peek at these practical essentials and just-for-fun finds to help brighten summertime (and beyond).

Tile Freestyle • Inspiration to piece together something original

Best in Snacks • Remember the snacks that shouted, “School’s out!” and spelled out s-u-m-m-e-r, the craveable favorites you often reached for from your inner tube, lawn chair, or picnic blanket? These reimagined homemade classics are ready companions for wherever the long, sun-kissed days take you next. Who knows, they might even leave you with a lingering taste hinting that maybe summer really can last forever.

The Surrounding Story

Whisked Away • It’s a wonder where books can take us within the expanses of our minds. Between two covers awaits an opportunity for adventure—prose poised to whisk us away to new worlds and new perspectives. Be it a beloved classic, a new page-turner, or a bedtime story for the kiddos, these captivating tales—rounded up by our magazine team—will leave you saying, “Just one more chapter …”

A Note From Jo: Chasing the Ordinary

Well Opener

The Shared Table: Let’s Have a Picnic • Welcome back to The Shared Table. In our spring issue, we introduced Magnolia’s new supper club series—a seasonally inspired gathering guide curated by us, brought to life by you. Each issue will introduce a new meal, grounded in the season at hand, along with a full menu and additional elements you can use (or make your own) as you host your own gathering. In the spring, we invited you to a breezy, sunlit brunch. This season, we’re taking lunch to the backyard for a vibrant, playful picnic. Here—with lush canopies overhead and plenty of fare to go around—is where we lean back and savor every last drop of summer.

Summer Sayulita Dream • Within its pink walls, Casa Rosada—a private villa with resort-style amenities in Sayulita, Mexico—hosts both relaxation and adventure with culturally inspired beauty.

Backyard Getaway • The...