Field Notes

Salut! Welcome to my Field Notes, with stories from San Francisco, Paris, and elsewhere. This is a collection of adventures: the people I photograph; the kitchen escapes; tidbits from my life; special projects; and a California/Paris guide. Whew! I hope you'll come along; it's going to be a lovely time!

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Lately I’ve been obsessed with colour. It’s been interesting, because I’ve always done colour as a part of my wardrobe, but when it comes to photographs, I’ve been leaning towards more muted colours. Chalk it up to influence from the photographers who inspire me, or a natural preference when I’m editing, but my style’s been […]

I’ll admit: sculpture is beyond me. I’m much more of a paintings gal (Renoir is my jam, but I have a soft spot for Impressionism in general). But, I’ve heard so much about Rodin Museum in Paris (and it’s so close to me in the 7th Arrondissement) that I had to pop over, if only […]

If you know me, you know I melt for antiques. And if you tack on the word “camera” to “antiques,” well, I’ll be there. Paris is known for having several renowned flea markets, and Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is reputed to be the largest in the world. Not sure if it’s true, but what is […]

If you love France or are planning a trip, download one of my FREE travel guides! If you love beautiful architecture, gardens, and flowers galore, Parc de Sceaux is the place you must absolutely visit if you want to properly experience springtime in Paris. Around April, cherry blossoms abound, and one astute scout is sure […]

Whipped cream…how do I love thee. And if you, too, love crème Chantilly, and want an easy day trip from Paris, the town of Chantilly (and the Château de Chantilly) is a roughly 25 minute train ride on the TER from Paris. We left from Gare du Nord with 10€ round-trip tickets around 11 am and […]

Something I love about Paris is the abundance of florists and flower markets. It’s hard to take a long stroll and not fall on something absolutely delightful. So here’s another running list for you, to be updated as I make more discoveries. My favorite florists and flower markets in Paris, voilà! Julian This one’s not too far […]

There are many lovely places to see the Eiffel Tower throughout the city, but when I visited for the first time, my family went to the same spot (Champs de Mars) at least five times because of miscommunication. It’s safe to say that this is my most-visited Parisian landmark…but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing it from all […]

If you love France or are planning a trip, download one of my FREE travel guides! I must have flowers, always and always. And there’s no better place to admire them than gardens in Paris! I’ve read that’s attributed to Monet (whose paintings I adore), but since I can’t confirm it, I will also attribute […]

If you love France or are planning a trip, download one of my FREE travel guides! When I packed my suitcases to move to la belle France, I brought some books. Pretty sure they contributed to the fact that all my suitcases were overweight (in my defence, I only packed two for an entire year […]

Even if you’re not a Paris fan, there is one concession I think everyone can make: the city is incredibly well-designed. I’m not talking about architecture (although I have all the heart eyes for that!) — I’m talking about the city planning. If you ever find yourself at the Louve, head over to the Arc […]

Paris & California strolls; plenty of flowers; stories; and looking for the beauty in the everyday. I hope you'll come along as I take the year to document the entirety of my home state!

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