We squished our way through the sand, feet sinking and sliding with each step, (film) cameras in hand, as the waves washed up the shore, ready to discover the things to do in Mendocino. The wind was crisp, an announcement that fall was claiming her territory on this coastal town — and a far cry […]

From a jaunt to the seaside town of Pacifica, just below Daly City. Classic California coastal views on a surprisingly warm day. All we did was pull up to the beach and walk up Mori Point. Parking was tight but I guess that’s part of the adventure. We finished off the evening with a little […]

Elsewhere. It reminds me a bit of Lois Lowery’s The Giver, where the old are sent after they’ve led fulfilling lives. My Elsewhere is not so much the final destination, but where I’d rather be. My little post-Paris conundrum is that I’ve been too busy thinking of elsewhere to notice where I am right now. […]

Guess what? It’s almost holiday season. While the California weather forecast does not presently show any signs of cooling down (we’re forecasted 90s this week in the San Francisco Bay Area), the mornings are feeling just a tad crisp! That means that if you’ve not yet thought about your holiday card photos…it’s time! I’m hosting mini […]

The corn moon rose, peaking above the sillouhette of the trees, as we cruised along 101 in the pitch black. Full and yellow, it cast a faint glow on the forest and on our path. The gentle smell of salt water signalled our approach towards the coast. The next foggy morning revealed an industrial town […]

The fog was thick as we rolled up into the Sunset District, showing no signs of abating. The fact that we were, however, still alive, was a triumph in itself. We could work around the fog. I was more relieved that we had survived the drive, because Bay Area drivers seem to be a different […]

It is the beginning of September, and it pains me to speak to you about the holidays when fall hasn’t even started. I’ll be recycling this post closer to the actual holidays, but because everything in my shop is time-sensitive, I figured it’s better to be prepared than to not deliver later! When should I […]

You may have noticed that I offer $15 digital downloads in my print shop. You may be wondering, “what do I do with that?!?!?!” Here’s a guide on how to use your digital downloads. Use them as a background. Any background! Phone home screen, lockscreen. Desktop. iPad, tablet, any digital device that needs a photo […]

It was full sun and dry heat as we pulled away from the house, headed towards the Bay Bridge. The cloudless sky promised a golden hour glow, and my lap was filled with burgundy dahlias sloshing in their vase. The back seat was piled with dresses and hats as we bumped our way towards the […]

If you love France or are planning a trip, download one of my FREE travel guides! Walking through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris (one of my favorite gardens) at the end of spring/beginning of summer is always a true pleasure. I was feeling a little down because I had missed cherry blossom season in Paris, […]