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What’s in Sarah Peddicord’s Bag?

July 14, 2025
Photos by: Bliss Kaufman & Sarah Peddicord

Welcome to our Summer Suitcase Series, where we’re catching up with brand founders about their summer plans and what they’re bringing along. Next up is Sarah Peddicord, the founder and principal designer of interiors firm Buca Studios. And as someone with a curated eye for everything in her life, we had to ask—how does Sarah take her routine to-go?

Do you have any travel plans this summer?
I just was in Italy for one of my best friends' weddings, which was the most magical week in Florence and Umbria. I am home the rest of the summer busy with work—but I actually just moved, so I am enjoying being in a new space while working on some amazing projects, having BBQs, and enjoying beach days on the weekends.
What’s your approach to self-care while traveling?
I am such a routine and homebody person—I have to bring all of my favorite products when traveling to feel more at home. I love to bring a face mask to do at some point if I have down time, too. When traveling, I try to keep my self-care routine the same as when I’m home.
Are you more of a packing minimalist or maximalist?
I think I can be both, but I try to be really good about planning my outfits beforehand if it’s a longer trip. I definitely like to bring my pajamas and sweats no matter where I'm going, even if it takes up too much room in my suitcase.
As a founder, what’s one lesson you always come back to?
I always treat my clients how I would want to be treated in this process. Interior design for your home is such a long, tedious, and expensive process. I try to put my clients first and want to create a good service for them. There are always hiccups in the road, but I want to make my clients happy and present them with solutions instead of problems.
Is summer a time for you to slow down—or do it all?
Usually summer is a bit slower, with people really getting into fixing up their homes in the fall. But this summer has been the busiest one I’ve ever had—and I love it! I am so focused on all the projects I have right now and I feel so lucky for the clients I currently have.

Sarah's Packing List

1. Oak Essentials Microbiome Balancing Deodorant: This is a new staple in my routine! Before the Oak deodorant, I was using another all-natural deodorant, but I never truly loved it. Once I tried this deodorant, everything changed. I do hot yoga 3 to 5 times per week and it still works so well. Even when I'm working and have a day of moving stuff around for clients, it keeps me feeling fresh and smells so good.

2. Oak Essentials Moisture Rich Balm: Always! My skin gets so dry from flying and traveling, which is why I keep MRB in my carry-on to apply throughout the day.

3. Oak Essentials Firming Plant Peptide Serum: This has quickly become one of my favorite products. I use it every morning and evening. I have truly seen such a difference in my skin since incorporating it into my routine.

4. Merit The Minimalist Concealer: I take with my Merit concealer stick with me everywhere! It's so lightweight and easy to throw on.

5. Jenni Kayne Cashmere Oversized Crewneck: I always travel with a sweater around my shoulders. Even if I am going somewhere warm, I get so cold on airplanes.

Sarah's Packing List

6. Oak Essentials Renew Face Polish: This is a forever favorite for traveling. It's everything when I'm showering or washing my face before bed. The subtle exfoliation leaves my skin feeling so fresh.

7. Oak Essentials Luminous Body Lotion: This travel-sized lotion is such a great product! I always take it with me in a pouch in my carry-on. It's lightweight when you apply it, but it also feels so moisturizing.

8. Jenni Kayne Zip Pouch: I traveled a lot in 2024, so I got really good about using pouches. And they have become my biggest necessity! So that I don’t end up with a purse full of junk, I got a bunch of different leather or woven pouch options to organize jewelry, products, snacks, chargers, and so on. It makes me feel way more organized.

9. Oak Essentials Ritual Oil: This is one of my favorite products to apply at night—it makes my skin feel so fresh and repaired after a shower.

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