Journal — Voyages
An Island Respite
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...
Los Angeles, July
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...
Vashon Island, February
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,...
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"When I'm in a record store, I love going to the Folk artists section and seeing how many vintage records I can buy for $20. I've discovered a lot of artists this way. One of my favorite finds is "Dancer...
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"She is definitely French, but very California. I think her husband is from there. That makes sense. Yes, she's more hippie, I think that's the word you use there, a little Jane Birkin. I think that is who is tries...
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"I saw a vintage photo of this girl wearing worn in overalls and this gorgeous billowy puff sleeved top. I made up a story in my mind about her. Her weatherworn dungarees and an antique blouse that was her grandmothers...
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"I can't help it, I just love a denim on denim look. You know, someday I'd love a slim cut menswear matching denim set. Kind of 40s, kind of 70s. I wonder if I'll ever come across one, I just...