Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Joshua Tree
byI woke up Saturday morning to the same white ceiling I wake up to every morning. I closed my eyes again and painted an…
Desert
Palm Springs: Tour the Windmills in a Dune Buggy
byEach time I pass the iconic windmills on the drive to Palm Springs, my shoulders drop and the wrinkles on my forehead soften. My…
Palm Springs: Nature Walk in Andreas Canyon
byAlthough I spend a lot of time in nature, I rarely have the pleasure of getting know every rock and leaf in my path….
Palm Springs: Horseback Riding in Indian Canyons
byIf a horse is a girls best friend, then I have a best friend named King Tut. We met in November on an outdoor…
Walkabout Weekend: Hike to Round Valley Meadow
byIn my world, a three day weekend is a precious gift to behold. Over the Labor Day holiday, my friend Alia and I decided…
Palms Springs Weekend: Girl Talk, Date Shakes and T-Rex
byI usually use words to help me paint a story, but right now I’m going to let the photos do the talking. This is…
Coachella 2013 – The Year of the Sandstorm
byThe following is a guest post by my little sister Kyrsti, my partner in crime. Day 1 The weekend began with the familiar feeling…