Christmas

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

100 stocking stuffers that will actually be appreciated, don’t feel like a waste of money, and won’t be broken/destroyed/forgotten by New Years

Holidays, Stuff I Love

I love the idea of stocking stuffers, but it’s too easy to feel like the usual items are just highly packaged crap that will be trashed, broken, or forgotten by ... Read more

November 16, 2020April 6, 2021

A very bookish Christmas countdown.

Books & Reading, Holidays

This year many readers are clinging to the comforts of home and making plans for a cozy holiday season, and with that in mind, today I’m sharing a tried and ... Read more

December 2, 2018November 11, 2019

A Christmas gallery

Holidays, My Life

For your convenience: my favorite holiday posts, in one place. (Click here to view all the Christmas posts on Modern Mrs Darcy.) The 2018 Modern Mrs. Darcy Gift Guide. I didn’t ... Read more

November 21, 2018September 10, 2021

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays, Kid Lit

When it comes to buying—as opposed to borrowing—books, my bar is pretty high. But in the past two years or so I’ve gone a little nuts filling our home shelves with ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 11, 2019

25 great gifts for book-loving kids

Books & Reading, Holidays, Stuff I Love

We published our 2018 gift guide for book lovers last week. This year, for the first time, I’m delighted to share a guide specifically for book-loving kids. If you have ... Read more

November 7, 2018November 11, 2019

The 2018 Modern Mrs Darcy Gift Guide for Book Lovers

Holidays, Stuff I Love

I’m not wild about shopping, but shopping for book lovers is a different story. I hope you enjoy browsing this list as much as I enjoyed putting it together. These ... Read more

December 18, 2017November 11, 2019

Sprucing up our new home for the holidays + a $300 giveaway

Holidays, House & Home

This post is sponsored by RetailMeNot. We’re so excited to spend our first Christmas in our new-to-us old house this year, but wow, is it different. We love our new ... Read more

December 15, 2017November 11, 2019

Quick Lit: 9 excellent books for gifting this season

Books & Reading, Holidays, Quick Lit

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of every month. Today I’m sharing 9 newer books that are ... Read more

December 4, 2017November 11, 2019

A Christmas Gallery

Holidays, My Life

For your convenience: my favorite holiday posts, in one place. (Click here to view all the Christmas posts on Modern Mrs Darcy.) Four easy gifts for the men in your ... Read more

November 30, 2017November 11, 2019

Gift Guide for the Jane Austen fan

Holidays, Stuff I Love

For the Jane Austen fan in your life (and that may very well be YOU): 17 gifts she’ll adore.   1. Her favorite titles in one place. In the pretties ... Read more