Journal — Voyages

Vashon Island in the Puget Sound, has been our favorite little weekend getaway since we first visited last winter. We used to frequent the coastal historical town of Astoria (which is in Oregon) as our weekend getaway of choice, but as of late, it's been Vashon. We love the peace and quiet, the rolling hills, the farmlands, and the sweet little main streets. Vashon during the week is pretty sleepy but usually is buzzing on weekends as it is very accessible via a 20 min ferry ride from Tacoma or...

We weren't really thinking about it, we just booked our tickets for New Orleans to see Weyes Blood. It literally did not dawn on my friend, Saria, and I that our trip would be in August. August in New Orleans. What were we thinking?! Well, we weren't thinking. Saria had never been to New Orleans before, it had been years since I had gone to visit, and it is one of my favorite US cities for inspiration. The energy there is very special and I was excited to share one...

I visited Los Angeles for the second time this year, and perhaps this will not be the last. It proved to be a most fruitful visit and as I continue to take small steps towards discovering more of who Atelette is and what makes her, well Her. I am also gaining more and more confidence in myself. For quite a while I have felt like an imposter.  Well, a certain part of me still feels this way, and perhaps that will never truly go away. But after this trip, I feel it in...

The past few days we spent on Vashon Island, a quick ferry ride away from Tacoma (or Seattle) and I was instantly smitten. I had always wanted to visit because I felt like this charming island in the Puget sound would be the perfect backdrop for the newest chapter of floral printed dresses. We rented a charming little farmhouse near the center of the island that was intentionally minimally decorated with antique finds.   That afternoon we spent driving around the island and exploring possible locations for future photoshoots. It was frigid,...