La Vie Collective

Ciao Piccolina Editorial

Such a treat getting to shoot for this darling new turban line by Ciao Piccolina.  Tasteful tones, chubby cheeks, and adorable personalities — what’s not to love?!

Shipwrecked in Point Reyes

The Passions

Parisian daydream

Do you have a place? A place where the pace is slow, the breeze is easy and the air smells like baguettes and wine. A place to escape the world’s ever twisting tornado and hit pause on all things pressing…

Faking Winter in Sonoma

Year after year, my winter-loving self finds refuge in a snow fix back East. The chill in the air, chestnuts on slushy streets and ominous layers that never give quite enough warmth, all bring…

When Cupid Crashes Christmas

Each year seems to zoom faster than the last. One day you’re pulling out Christmas decorations and the next thing you know Cupid’s taken over the candy aisle.

The Perfect Jumpsuit

I’m not one to enjoy the monotonous process of shopping although I love the aftermath of it all…

Remnants of Fall

I’ve had this dream since I was a child, but it never took the forefront of my mind. It lied dormant for over half the year and only began to resurface when the air turned crisp. The leaves would take on a cherry kind of red and fall in such a way…

Fifteen Firsts in Paris

This trip was a childhood dream of mine. It first appeared on my bucket list fifteen years prior when my parents returned from their Parisian anniversary. All it took was one bite of a Ladurée macaron, and I knew…

A Farmers Market for Your Bucket List

  My favorite weekend ritual? The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I wish I could put into words every amazing vendor you can find at this place… farm fresh, certified organic, grass-fed, pasture raised. The best of…

The Oldest (Organic) Strawberry Farm in CA

If you’re in need of a breather or slower pace of life, head down the coast to Swanton Farm. The melody of waves crashing along the cliffs and rush of winds swooshing through the car will draw you into cruise control…

For the Flower Lovers

  I’ve always been a flower lover… as a child, I foraged for perfect petals and plants to turn into dresses and designs. There wasn’t ever a time I wasn’t surrounded by nature, and I’m…

A Drive Through the Scottish Highlands

  It’s true… saturated green for miles on end. And just when you think it can’t get any prettier, a mountain juts out or a highland cow appears.     A friend and I planned…

Tucked Away in Slovenia

Simply serene, Lake Bled was just the daydream you’d imagine it to be. With the smell of crisp air and the crunch of golden leaves, there was never a reason to stay inside. We walked…

24 Hours in Prague

  With looming gargoyles and detailed facades, this pastel-painted city captured my heart.     More than a city with beautiful architecture and rich history, something about the people drew me in. I sat next to…

Harley Farms

  Harley Farms, my one-stop shop for everything goat cheese, hides away in the sleepy town of Pescadero. Whether heading to the beach or driving down PCH, I always try to swing by this local…

Out & About: London

  The ironic thing about London? It has a funny way of growing on you… (I’m embarrassed to say) I didn’t care for it much when my first visit consisted of 24/7 tourist traps. It wasn’t…

Break from the Ordinary

Breath in… refresh… and take a break from the ordinary. An easy thing to do when coast and sea live at your fingertips. I forever love little corners of my city, void of the everyday hustle and noise. Purely existing as if to establish an oxymoronic peace in the middle of an otherwise fast-paced metropolis.

Walking Through Edinburgh

  Edinburgh’s beauty caught me by surprise. Golden sunsets, vivid rainbows, lush hills and sky blue seas… I’m not sure whether we came at the perfect time or if it’s always this stunning.    …

Anticipating Summer

When the winter’s cold and the temps below freezing, all I crave is spring. When the pollen’s out and allergies are plenty, all I crave is summer. But when the suns so hot you can bake a cookie on the sidewalk, all I want is fall…

Bangkok: Streetside

Everything about this city drew me in and left my mind’s eye persistent with intrigue. The grunge, the grit, bona fide personalities. The smiles, warm welcomes, and generous hospitality…