At Home in Alaska

Thought I'd share some pictures of my family's house in Alaska. They built the house 28 years ago and, as you can see, it's made of logs. The inside is warm and comforting and filled with artwork and textiles from their travels abroad: afghanistan, mexico and asia.

It was perfect for my second trip up to Alaska, due mainly to the fact that E and I are breaking up after 5 years together. I went up to be taken care of, to be outside and to be comforted. It was a lively house with all 3 of of my cousins, aunt and uncle, 2 dogs and 3 cats. I'm glad I took the time to indulge in trip #2.

Jon and Tyke's Modern Cabin

Remember that Sunset Magazine article I wrote about Jon and Tyke's Topanga Canyon cabin? Well, if you're curious to see more, I posted a house tour with a bunch more pictures on AT the other day. It's such a great house and Jon and Tyke are such an inspiration, happy they let me broadcast it to the world!

Summer Travels

A week ago I was at the Ace in 109 degree weather by the pool. Now I'm in Alaska (yes, again) fresh from a camping trip with my cousins in Denali National Park where we saw bears, wolves, eagles, moose, caribou and loads and loads of striking landscape. Anchorage has been clear the last couple of days so I've soaked in some stunning sunsets and views across the cook inlet. Summer is rolling along bringing change and some space. Back to LA soon enough.

Before Photos

I have a soft spot for the mundane, the broken down, the empty and slightly sad in photographs. So it isn't really any surprise that I love these before pictures from a mid century remodel. They're a little Judy Fiskin , a little Bill Eggleston, a little Candida Hofer. They speak volumes about the history of the house. And though the finished house is basically a dream house (my dream house, even) the before pictures are so rich in texture and history that I have trouble looking away.

More images from Alaska are on their way, in a twist of the time/space continuum I'm actually going back up for a couple of days (leaving tonight) there right now, camping with my cousins.

Spanish Living

It's from a little while ago but I can't get enough of Cecilia and Roope's Barcelona Hilltop House Tour. It's open, has light, is a little helter skelter, has plenty of white and personality. I would love to retreat there for a month for an indian summer.

Also, the photos are beautiful, they're by Marc Goodwin

Rue Magazine

I'm sure most of you have already heard of Rue Magazine, a new online magazine launching this September. I just shot a spread for them and since I can't reveal much about what or whom I shot, I can say this: the magazine is going to be awesome and the ladies behind it are as passionate and excited about interiors as all get out).

I had a great time with them and can't wait to see the first issue! (You can see some samples of my photo work here or you can follow me on twitter.

Alaska

I took so many pictures in Alaska that it might take me the next year to get through them. I was only gone 10 days but I managed to ride in a float plane, catch a couple sockeye salmon, see bears almost every day, go off the grid, collect a lot of pretty rocks, ride in a lot of boats, see a lot of daylight, sea kayak, shoot some guns, hang out with three of the best dogs ever, meet some manly wilderness men, hang out with family, hike in places that maybe no one else has walked before.

It felt like summer camp. I laughed. I got wet. I got dirty. And reluctantly, I came home.

All the wilderness stuff was in Bristol Bay on Lake Ilimana at this amazing lodge: The Alaska Rainbow Point Lodge mainly known for its proximity to and expertise in fishing, but its situated so that it's essentially in the middle of some of the most breathtaking wilderness ever. (Also, this area is being threatened by a proposed copper mine that could destroy the entire ecosystem).






I promise to post more pictures and more details about the trip as I get through the photos. But if you're planning a trip to Alaska, email me, because I have a lot of information!