A gray cat slinks past a wooden house.
There’s something a little intimidating attempting to describe.
Lately I’ve done a lot of hot springs hunting. From Oregon to Idaho and now back to my home state of Washington, I love to check these scenic locations off my list. It’s why I couldn’t believe the mess at beautiful Baker Hot Springs.
My friend and talented photographer Keti tipped me off to this hot spot. After dodging endless potholes up a windy road and we arrived to the trailhead. So what did we see?
To celebrate my dad’s 71st birthday we spent a week in Sedona. We made sure to soak up the sun, see the sights and sip CBD cocktails at Amara Resort and Spa. The resort’s SaltRock Southwest Kitchen is a must-try for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but definitely drinks.
Since entering the cannabis industry, I’ve found my alcohol consumption on the decline. So I couldn’t wait to try these boozy CBD cocktails. SaltRock’s master mixologist Danny made us three infused concoctions, each unique in its own regard and absolutely delicious.
One thing I love most about living in Washington State is how it feels like a permanent vacation. From endless mountain hikes and epic snowboarding, to no shortage of lakes or rivers, there is always something to do. That being said, sometimes you need to decompress and get off the grid.
I recently wrapped a Granite Falls staycation with my friend Lizzy. We smoked endless joints, took frigid polar plunges and dabbed until we couldn’t dab anymore. We made time to create for fun, without client requirements, and packed a few of our favorite brands. So I’ve put together a recap of Washington’s best cannabis products for a cabin trip.
One of the many locations on my content list includes the Walt Disney Concert Hall. For years I’ve seen shots of the famous Frank Gehry architecture and admired the building’s curves. When I coordinated my recent Los Angeles shoot with Chern, we put this spot on our must-see for golden hour.
The walls work like a giant photo reflector, which is why this place is perfect for a golden hour sesh. Walkways, stairs and solid walls bounce light into the smallest shadows. At one point I felt lucky to be wearing sunglasses as I would literally be blinded by the light.
Jesus saves, but I sesh! Fun Fact — I grew up Catholic but didn’t take it very seriously. It’s why I’ve been eyeing this Insta-famous Jesus Saves rooftop, as well as brainstorming a punny caption, for over a year now.
Luckily Jesus answered my prayers during a recent trip to Los Angeles. I’d coordinated a shoot with the talented Chern and put this location as the last on our list. We arrived to the rooftop around 4 PM, just as the light started to get golden. I sparked up a joint, dangled my legs over an edge and thanked God for picture perfect conditions.
Do you remember my missing red Vessel Brand vape pen? You know the one. It’s red, rugged and shiny. Went missing after too much Fireball at a holiday party…
WELL I FOUND IT.
After weeks of thinking I lost my vibrant red Vessel Brand Expedition Pen, I found it buried in the bottom of my purse. I must’ve been drunk to stash it, because I scoured every crevasse the morning after our Christmas shenanigans. To no avail, I assumed I lost my pen.
Whether I’m running through a corn maze or dodging ghosts on All Hallows’ Eve, I need a piece that can keep up. It’s why I love Ooze’s new Stack Silicone Pipe.
Water percolation makes for smooth hits, durable silicone means no worries if you drop it during a moment of fright, and my personal favorite — THEIR GREEN PIECE GLOWS IN THE DARK. Seriously, hits in the dark? Not a problem. You will always see this piece. Just be careful, because the goblins and ghouls will want to hit it too.
Do you ever think about how small humans are in the scheme of things? The observable universe is estimated to contain 200 billion to 2 trillion galaxies. Heck, even fig trees like this can live up to 200 years. Needless to say, while blazing up at Balboa Park, my existence on Earth feels like a microcosm.
During my last trip to San Diego, I reconnected with Arielle Levy, one of my favorite fashion and beauty photographers. I’ve wanted to shoot at Balboa Park for awhile, especially since I knew it entailed a majestic cactus garden. However, once I saw this gargantuan fig tree, knew it Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s must-shot locations.
It seems like just yesterday, Melissa and I made our way across Canada in an epic road trip. I’d just wrapped a shoot at Vitalis Extraction Technology. We couldn’t wait to see the big mountains and blue waters of Banff.
We started our road trip with a surprise car rental. By surprise, I mean they charge you a $300 fee to drop the car off in another province. Apparently it doesn’t matter if the car needs to be returned to Calgary. They’ll charge you anyway. Alas, with no other option, we kicked off our Banff adventure.
No need to hide your cannabis consumption at this cannabis friendly BNB. La Casita Bonita has your San Diego bud and breakfast covered. Hosts Nikki and Alec will even provide the glass. If you’ve ever wanted to stay at a super cute cannabis friendly BNB, you’ll want to keep reading.
The house is situated on a hill, overlooking a beautiful natural valley. Sunsets are unreal. The front door is the original stained glass and you’re greeted by a big, bright living room. They say the house is influenced by Escondido’s Latino history and culture, mixed with other cultures influenced by their travels.
