Torii Gate near Tsutsuji-so, August 2015 This is by far one of my favorite photos from my trip to Japan. Looking at it makes me feel like I'm back on the beach in Naoshima surrounded by incredible island views. It was pure zen. This torii gate is located near the entrance to Tsutsuji-so, the accommodation my husband and I stayed at while in Naoshima. We had the pleasure of staying in a traditional Japanese beach cottage. Taking our shoes off to walk on tatami mats, sleeping on futons we rolled out ourselves, and using the unique bathing and cooking facilities was a lot of fun. Check [...]

I'm not really sure what this super cute sign is trying to communicate, but I assume it's warning against dangerous fish. Pond Sign, Naoshima, Japan

The colors, shapes, and textures in this picture perfectly capture my initial impression of Okayama.  

My husband Karl removed this old window shortly after I took this shot. I'll be a little sad once the last of our old windows have been replaced as they do make interesting subject matter. This window was falling apart as you can see by the gap between the two sections. The trash can is full of loose insulation Karl pulled out of the attic floor. We're keeping most of it to reuse elsewhere. Floor Lamp, 2015 Another shot of our guest room -- my usual studio space. We were working on our living room and downstairs bath [...]