These are the places I always take visiting friends and family, but they’re also in my neighborhood or along my favorite walking routes. They’re spots for both locals and visitors alike. And oh my god, you guys, I really had to narrow this down dramatically—expect a round two at some point!

As we stroll into another holiday season, I find myself craving all the warmth, sparkle, twinkling lights, and kinda classic holiday vibes in my home this year. Everything in the news feels heavy and uncertain right now which has me leaning into my homespace and revisiting cozy rituals like decorating for the ho-ho-ho season.

With the year winding down, I find myself reflecting on what’s really been at the heart of my creative process this year: the balance between making meaningful work and resisting the pull of hustle culture. This is the theme that keeps cycling back day after day…..