The American Southwest

The Southwest // Spring 2019
Arizona, New Mexico

Against a backdrop of towering cacti and low-lying flowering succulents, this high desert adventure through Arizona and New Mexico was a special one. It’s where I found out I had a beautiful life growing inside me. The trip was filled with extraordinary landscapes, rough beauty, studies of culture, art and history and fragrant air filled of lavender and sage.

Otter Crest Beach

The Sunset // November, 2018
Newport, Oregon

We were swept over by beauty while exploring Devils Punchbowl on the Oregon Coast this afternoon. With whale spouts on the horizon, geological wonders right in front of us, and a kitsch sunset it was all too much. An afternoon filled with warmth, color, and opulent beauty.

Cannon Beach Family Adventures

Reunion // September, 2018
Arch Cape, Oregon

Every couple of years three of my closest girlfriends and I plan a trip. We find a location near one of us and the rest pack up the families and make the trek. Over the course of a long weekend, we reconnect over food, adventure, games, sport and laughter. This time around, we chose the beautiful Oregon Coast as our destination. We made hot dogs on the beach, explored tide pools, flew Opie the octopus kite with the kiddos, read and played games. It was a perfect reunion set against the backdrop of the magnificent Oregon Coast.

Summer Camping

Family Camping Trip // August, 2018
Carson, Washington

This summer we escaped our respective cities and met up at Beaver Campground near Carson, WA in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. A first camping trip for the two little ones in our family led to much excitement. Tucked away near the Wind River we had everything we needed… some fresh air, lots of greenery, and a fire pit at our lovely little campsite. We were easily entertained by backyard badminton, banana boat and s’more roasting, card playing and stories around the fire. The weekend was topped off by a night in a field filled with lots of laughter and shooting stars.

Paros Life

Family Adventures // July, 2018
Paros, Greece

This last summer I had the pleasure of taking long floats in the Aegean Sea, waking up to a balcony view of bright flowers and ocean, and devouring fried feta, Greek olives, prosciutto, fresh herbed eggplant, loads of Greek salad, Moussaka, and marinated octopus. Together with my husband, parents, and in-laws we explored the island of Paros visiting secluded villages, remote beaches, and a mountaintop monastery. Over the course of a week, we were able to meet some lovely locals, read on a private beach, try delicious new flavors and just slow down and enjoy life. This trip was a perfect mix of calm and curiosity.