The warm summer rains and distant thunder storms have arrived in the high desert, lowering our thermometers ever so slightly. We’ve had an eclectic mix of music playing around the house, lead by a sun-soaked anthem by UK-based The Heavy Heavy. The duo blends blues, psychedelia and sunny pop to feel right at home amidst […]
Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe (A Summer Favorite)
Here in the desert we always look forward to summer for prickly pear season. One of our favorite things to make with the fruit (tunas) is a fresh prickly pear margarita. We make it with fresh juice, but this can also be done with prickly pear syrup (reduce to 0.5 oz)! It’s sooo delicious, and […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Angel Olsen
As the cacti begin blooming and summer draws closer, we’re placing the spotlight on Angel Olsen. Her unforgettable vocal melodies and memory-conjuring arrangements are the right soundtrack for a time of year when the best of yesterday is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s laughter, heartache, and everything else worth singing about. Along the way, enjoy […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Riddy Arman
The timeless and earnest voice of Riddy Arman has been on our minds as we make the shift into the cool winter here in the high desert. Her song “Half a Heart Keychain” kicks off our holiday playlist, but the entirety of her self-titled album is worth a long listen as you make the […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring The Bones of J.R. Jones
We met Jonathon Robert Linaberry, who goes by the moniker The Bones of J.R. Jones at our Posada in Tucson, Arizona. The New York singer/songwriter admittedly has a fascination with the southwestern desert, present in his music and the accompanying album artwork that Jonathon creates himself. His song “Howl” has been on constant rotation in […]
Reflecting on Five Years of Desert Living
A little over three years ago we sat down to reflect on our first couple of years of full-time desert living. The past few years have flown by, and suddenly we’ve been living in the desert for over five years. That milestone is the perfect reminder to sit down and reflect on the changes of […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Jack Symes
We’re thrilled to feature Jack Symes for our next rotation of the New Moon playlist. Jack is a mustachioed California native who has spent time living and writing in both NYC and LA. His songs catch you immediately with deep melodic textures and a plain-english lyrical style that feels familiar, yet profound. His songs seem […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Sam Valdez
As we look forward to a post-pandemic world where we can gather freely again with our friends and larger groups, we’re left reflecting on the isolation of the past year. For us, the simple pleasures of a good book, a nostalgic recipe or a new song have all helped provide little moments of escape in […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Charles Watson
This new moon in particular has us thinking about a fresh start and new intentions for taking care of our planet. With recent fires and clear warnings from the earth that climate change is happening, the reality of losing the ability to even see the stars is jolting. We’ve been finding gratitude in the small […]
The JTH Preset Collection
We’re so very excited to share that we now have Lightroom presets available for both desktop and mobile. 🎉 Created in collaboration with Modern Market, our JTH Preset Collection is rooted in a love for desert landscapes and natural interiors. It’s the perfect collection of ten presets for anyone who is looking to capture and […]