Magnolia Spring 2020

SPRING RESTORES LIFE AND COLOR AND WARMTH to our lives. It’s also the season that most easily persuades us of the endless possibilities that await in a new year. The thrill that so often accompanies this notion of having a clean slate or an unwritten chapter convinces me that it’s human nature to seek revision and meaning for our lives, to desire that the imprint we leave on this world be significant, to hope that how we use the time we’re given be worthy of the opportunity. For these reasons we’re dedicating this first issue of the year to the idea of purpose. Sometimes that purpose can feel heavy. There have been times when the question What is my life’s purpose? has kept me up at night. Mostly because it carries the…

silo district marathon APRIL 25–26 Join us for our third annual 5k, half marathon, and marathon races! This year, we’ve added a Fun Run for the kiddos and The Challenge, in which you can opt to run two races for double the bragging rights. Learn more at magnolia.com/events. spring at the silos MARCH 12–14 When spring has officially begun and the Silos’ gardens are in full bloom, we can’t help but throw a party. Join us for three days filled with family activities and an artisan vendor fair. Learn more at magnolia.com/events. magnolia table, volume 2 APRIL Joanna’s second cookbook will hit bookstores in April! We’re excited to share with you a whole new collection of recipes for gathering family and friends around the table. the silos are expanding! Construction is under way as we expand the Silos grounds to…

Sunlight sets the rhythm of our days, influences our moods, and warms our homes. It reveals the passage of hours and the transience of time. When the sun finds us, we naturally turn our faces to the light, like growing plants in search of sustenance. Yet when it comes to the things we hope to improve in our homes, it can be easy to overlook this free and precious resource. The beauty of natural light is that it’s ever-changing. It shifts depending on the time of day and season, affecting the way we perceive patterns and colors. Consider how light shows up in nature—greens filtered through sunlit leaves, blue ripples reflected on water, silver clouds against a sunset sky. A well-lit space illuminates the textures and colors that surround us—inside and…

Not long ago, the average person did not carry a camera in their pocket. People brought out cameras only for special occasions, not everyday life. Those old enough to remember taking photos in the pre-digital and pre-camera phone era will also recall how complex it could be: There was the expensive arsenal of lenses and camera bodies, the bulky tangle of accessories, the setting and adjusting of exposure levels and shutter speeds, the buying of film, and the cost of having that film developed in a lab and the pictures printed. Even when you thought you had done everything right, you always went to pick up your photos with a touch of anxiety. In the early days of photography, images were made, not taken, by craftspeople with a mastery of both…

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STORY BY ANNA MITCHAEL IN NEED OF AN ADVENTURE PURPOSE When life starts feeling like cruise control, pack your bags for a change of view. PERSPECTIVE This is an opportunity to go somewhere or experience something that gets you out of the daily grind and makes you feel curious, excited, and a little nervous all at once. So consider cultures you have never explored, states or countries you haven’t visited, or a physical endeavor that might (literally) take you to new heights. PACK Depending on the adventure you choose, it’s easy to source and pack a guidebook about the area you plan to visit. Or go online to read commentary and suggestions from adventurers who’ve gone before. IN NEED OF A RESET RETREAT PURPOSE When the demands of a fast-paced life have you running on fumes, take a trip that…