During our adventures exploring the islands near Seattle, my mom and I stayed at a lovely B&B tucked away in a magical forest near a little town named Gig Harbor. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

During our adventures exploring the islands near Seattle, there was a little hidden beach near our B&B. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

During our adventures exploring the islands near Seattle, my mom and I stayed at a lovely B&B tucked away in a magical forest near a little town named Gig Harbor. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

A beautiful botanical garden on Bainbridge Island, Washington. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

A beautiful botanical garden on Bainbridge Island, Washington. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

During our adventures exploring the islands near Seattle, my mom and I stayed at a lovely B&B tucked away in a magical forest near a little town named Gig Harbor. 2023.

Click on an image to make it larger.

The grand and inspiring architecture of the downtown St. Louis Public Library. 2022.

Click on an image to make it larger.

Inverness is a storybook town in the Scottish Highlands that felt like a fairytale. We arrived via train + bus in the evening. 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger

Sterling Castle in Scotland is full of Dark Academia and Cottagecore vibes! I loved getting to explore the place via the guided tour as well as on our own. 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

I found the windows very interesting and aesthetic at Sterling Castle. 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

The back walls of Sterling Castle offered magnificent views of the area. There are also gardens and lawns in the back of the castle within the walls. 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

We adventured through the Glasgow on foot!

This collection features images from the Glasgow Botanical Gardens. 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

We found an amazing bookstore called Leaky’s Second Hand Bookshop! They specialize in old and used books. It was a bookworm’s dream! 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

We explored Glasgow on foot! My friend, Shanae’a Moore lived there while she was in grad school, so she took me to all of her favorite places! 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

Traveling by train is my favorite method of transportation. Here are some views I captured while exploring Scotland in 2021.

Click on an image to make it larger.

Marathon, TX, as the sun sinks behind the mountains. 2020.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Desert ghosts have no trouble keeping their houses warm. Terlingua, TX. 2020.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Landscapes from a drive through Big Bend National Park. 2020.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Desert Pandemic: it’s a whole vibe.

Social distanced explorations of Big Bend region of West Texas: Big Bend National Park, the Gage Hotel, Terlingua. Summer 2020.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Celebrating the life of Uncle JR and my great aunt, Catherine (aka Aunt Crackie) with a tour of the family ranch. Sonora, TX. 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Magnificent sunsets from Hawaii. 2019.

Click an image to make it full size.

The amazing backyard of our friends’ home in Hawaii provided many opportunities for exploration! Thank you Pat and Diana! 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Snorkeling and beach adventures in Hawaii. 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Explorations at Hawaii Botanical Gardens. 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Carlsmith Beach Park, Hawaii- the loveliest lagoon you ever did see! 2019.

Click an image to make it full size.

Three waterfalls from Hawaii! 2019.

Click an image to make it full size.

Just a rubber ducky living its best life in Hawaii. 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Dramatic title, but the reality is I just can’t remember where we went for this hike. It WAS in Colorado though. It might even have been 2 hikes. Not sure. 2019.

Click on an image to make it full size.

An early day skiing at Arapaho Basin, Colorado. 2018.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Winter adventures on Copper Mountain. 2018.

Click an image to make it full size.

A fall hike above the tree line. 2018.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Breathtaking views during the train ride from Seward to Anchorage, Alaska. 2018.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Trains are my favorite mode of transportation. 2018.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Treasures and views found at and near the water’s edge and on a hike.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Adventures in Ketchikan - 2018.

Click on an image to make it full size.

White sand, clear blue oceans, and swaying palms: Dominican Republic resort beach, 2018.

Click on an image to make it larger.

It was my personal goal to swim in every pool on our resort!

Dominican Republic, 2018.

Click on an image to make it larger.

Hiking and camping in Hawn State Park in Missouri. 2017.

Click an image to make it full size.

A fall weekend with friends camping in Missouri. 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Explorations of Edinburgh, Scotland, including the Castle, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and more

Click on an image to make it full size.

Hiking the Calico Tanks Trail outside of Las Vegas, Nevada! 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Part 2 of hiking the Calico Tanks Trail outside of Las Vegas, Nevada! 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.

When industrial design and nature combine: Hoover Dam, family Vegas trip, 2017.

Click on an image to make it larger.

Views of Utah during a road trip from Seattle to St. Louis. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Views during a road trip from Seattle to St. Louis. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Beach patterns and textures. 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Found patterns and other whimsical discoveries in Seattle. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

The magical wonder of the Grand Canyon. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Jerome, AZ, is known as a mining town turned ghost town turned haunted tourist attraction. We visited on a foggy day, which added to the vibes. 5 out of 5 stars! 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Adventures in Arizona: Phoenix, Sedona, Doe Mountain, Bell Rock. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Lotusland: Ganna Walska Botanical Gardens, Montecito, CA. 2016.

My favorite Botanical Garden of all time!

Click on an image to make it full size.

Driving up Highway 1 in California, part 2. 2016.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Driving up Highway 1 in California: Part 1.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Friend-trip to Galveston, TX. 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.

Friend-trip to Galveston, TX. 2017.

Click on an image to make it full size.