I love taking pictures of flowers, so it’s no surprise that a stroll through the Kyoto Botanical Gardens was one …
The Lost Flowers of Kyoto
A Jewel of a Vintage Shop
Some people have an innate skill for curation. They see a particular item, and they’re able to showcase its unique …
On Feeling Reborn and Revived in Spring
This year was not an unusually dark winter. However, I still struggled with it. The first week of the year …
90’s feminist songs That Make Me Feel Powerful
I remember the first time I saw Alanis Morissette. It was her music video for You Oughta Know. Her hair …
The Best Day at Kyoto’s Fox Shrine
Where do I even begin with the magical location that is Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine… It is, of course, a …
A Scandalous Dress, Green DIYS, and The World’s Most Colorful Places
It may be spring, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way yet. It was my birthday the other week, and …
I Liked Rocks Before They Were Cool
Growing up, being into rocks meant you were just another kid perusing the spiritual outdoorsy store in the mall called …
The Overwhelming Task of Learning a New Language
Well, I finally did it. I signed up for French classes, and it only took me ten years! After all …
Meet Juliana, the Brilliant Artist Spreading Good Juju!
I know some amazing women. Maybe I’m biased, but when I think of all the ladies who have graced my …
Scenes from a Tokyo Cat Cafe
I love cats. My little tuxedo baddie, Ernie, is enough proof of that. But when we went to Japan, I …