Category: Lifestyle
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Soft Water – You Asked, We Answered
What’s the deal with soft water??? Unlike a design trend piece or makeover reveal, this post is for those of you who are considering investing in a water softening system for your home and are genuinely curious about what it’s all about. It is real peak adulting, the quietest of luxuries that once you try…
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The Link Up: The Cutest “Sun Safe” Swimsuit Emily Got For Her Daughter, Mal’s Sweet (Pocketed) Dress, And A Riviting Article To Give You A Succession Type Of Drama
Happy Sunday, everyone. We blogged, we had a photoshoot, and the LA gals are happy to report that the warm sunshine has returned (not to rub it in the Portland team’s face, of course:)) Other than that we hope all of you are having a good day and are with people that you love (or…
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Our Costa Rica Spring Break Itinerary (2 Years Ago) With Quite Possibly The Most Magical Family-Friendly “Hotel” Ever…
I’ve been gatekeeping this for two years – (accidentally). When we got back from Costa Rica, Spring break 2023, my review to my friends and family was a level of enthusiasm they had never witnessed – “FIFTEEN OUT OF TEN,” I exclaimed. I planned the whole thing (turns out I either love control or I…
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The Link Up: The Documentary Emily Was Deeply Affected By, Arlyn’s Helpful Fiber Chart, And A Dress You’ll Wear All Spring And Summer
Happy Sunday, everyone. Some big shoots have been happening that you’ll get to see with your own eyes in the next few weeks. We promise you’re going to love them! This is also our last week with Em until she embarks on her spring break adventure so it’s going to be a busy one:) So…
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The Best New Spring Denim I’m Really Really Into (And Everything Is Comfortable)
I didn’t set out to buy new denim when I went shopping – heck, I don’t LOVE wearing restricting clothes at all (a covid holdover), but I loved some of what I found so much, in a refreshing way – like denim, but dare I say special? Also, if you haven’t checked out the spring…
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Looking to Break Up With Amazon (& Target)? Here Are 17 Alternatives That Might Better Align With Your Values
There’s been a ton of chatter in the first few months of 2025 regarding companies either leaning into or pulling away from their diversity, equity and inclusion programs—or DEI—that have been in place at the very least since 2020, but in some cases decades. There have been boycotts both ways, and while there is so…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Everyday Necklace, Mal’s Affordable DIY Art Ideas, And Easiest Self Tanner Maybe Ever
Happy Sunday Everyone. Emily came to LA this week for a fun shoot that we can’t wait to show you! We also got to have a little team time, though we missed our wonderful Caitlin, who is on the East Coast. Guess we’ll just have to plan another hang where the whole gang is back…
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Really Great (And Mostly Affordable) Spring Basics
We are ready up here for spring (had a few mid 60s sunny days in February which is always such a tease). I’m mostly just fantasizing about spring break (sun! warmth! very little wifi!). So as I went shopping I found a decent amount of stuff that I LOVED, mostly on the affordable side (which…
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8 Not Ugly Dog Beds (And The Affordable One I Love Having In My Home)
I had to shop for new dog beds recently because ours were DISGUSTING, likely because we don’t wipe our dog’s feet and we have construction outside (and they were vintage patchwork denim and the pups had been abusing them for 3 years). So after shopping for a while, annoyed at all the patterns I found…
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The Link Up: The Show Emily Can’t Stop Thinking About, The LED Face Mask Jess Is Finally Ready To Recommend, And A Gripping Article
Happy Sunday everyone! We are still just staring at the photos of the river house guest room reveal. We collectively all considered painting our room a moody pink after seeing the shots come through. Aside from that, we are full steam ahead on more projects, even a fun shoot Em is coming to LA for…