Flowers

by | Oct 11, 2025 | CALIFORNIA, California Outdoors, Recent Projects

  Urban Gardner I’ve been turning my backyard into a bee and butterfly friendly space—raised beds for edibles surrounded by bursts of flowers. Over time it’s become a permanent pollinator garden. Perennials like lavender, sage, and yarrow form the structure,...
Cambria, CA

Cambria, CA

by | Oct 10, 2025 | California Coast, Recent Projects

  Cambria & The California Central Coast  The Olympus OM-2 once belonged to my Aunty Joy. After she passed, my grandmother gave it to me. She said Aunty Joy would have wanted me to have it. In 1999, I was living in San Francisco and spent time in Cambria, on...
Istanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul, Türkiye

by | May 1, 2025 | Recent Projects, Turkey

Istanbul, Türkiye I spent six unforgettable days in Istanbul, Türkiye. When I visit a city, I always seek out the historic landmarks and must-see sights—but what I enjoy most is simply wandering. There’s something special about letting a city unfold at its own pace,...
Paramount Theater

Paramount Theater

by | Mar 7, 2025 | CALIFORNIA, Recent Projects

  The Paramount Theatre in Oakland is one of the greatest examples of Art Deco architecture on the West Coast, but it’s just one piece of the incredible architectural legacy left behind by Timothy Pflueger. As one of the most influential architects of early...