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It’s been a while since I’ve shared my-go to beauty and makeup products. I have really pared things back these days and have kept it simple. I wake up before Oliver and get ready, but I still don’t want to spend a ton of time on my makeup. Plus, now in my 30s, I really … Continue reading "My 7 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine"

Many moons ago, I found myself writing an email to a blogger I admired. I was particularly frustrated with my career at that point, where I worked in education. Why? I can’t really say. I was getting paid well, had a roof over my head, and worked with really kind people who I enjoyed being … Continue reading "Our Blogging Journey, Essential Tools + Tips"

The summer heat has arrive in the desert, so I’ve been pretty selective with I reach for in my closet with the warmer days. Summer in the desert means breathable fabrics, comfortable tops to mix and match, and flowy skirts and loose shorts. Below I rounded up a few summer outfits I’ve had on repeat, … Continue reading "Casual Cool Summer Outfit Inspiration"

It’s been a while since we last shared an Etsy round up. I love the website for so many reasons. Its been so fun to find unique pieces for our home and independent designers on the platform, that we wanted to share a few we’ve been loving. Being back in the desert and spending some … Continue reading "5 Favorite Etsy Shops"

Yesterday we headed out to the mountains to take some family photos. I know we document our lives here all the time, but something felt very special about yesterday. We thought nothing could really top 2019, and Oliver coming into our lives, but 2020 has really kicked off with a bang and there are so … Continue reading "Family Photos 2020: A Desert Shoot"

In the midst of rocking around the Christmas tree, kissing under the mistletoe, wrapping gifts while mom plays the piano, sipping egg nog, and gathering up your buddies for some caroling, the holiday season can be a tad bit stressful. Movies and music tend to paint a pretty magical picture, and those moments are definitely … Continue reading "3 Ways to Beat Stress During the Holiday Season"

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Recycling with Nespresso Back in the summer of 2018, we were invited to Lausanne, Switzerland to visit both the Nespresso HQ as well as their recycling facility. This trip was inspiring from so many different angles and we have many great memories from our time there with such an incredible group of people. What we love most about Nespresso, … Continue reading "Recycling With Nespresso"

One of the biggest questions I get about designing is how to make a space look cohesive without making every room look the same. When I think about designing a room I think about how I want to feel when I am in that space. Usually a few words that always come to mind are: … Continue reading "Designing a Cozy and Beautiful Home with Sixpenny"

Moorea Seal vest/dress | JCPenney turtleneck | Ciate London nail polish in “Hutch” | MAC lipstick in “Capricious“ I always look forward to mixing up my makeup routine around this time of year. The other day I found myself going through my makeup drawer and picking out a few new products to keep on rotation. Here are some … Continue reading "Fall/Winter Makeup Favorites"