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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been pulled between two ways of living: one of adventure, wandering, and creativity—and another rooted in place and home. I dreamed of buying and remodeling my own home, having a dog by my side, while also traveling for long stretches and capturing the world through photography.

In reality, I’m still trying to find a balance between those dreams. I’m a licensed architect practicing in San Francisco, where I live with my rescue dog, Pepper, who happily joins me on long walks and road trips. I also bought and remodeled my own condo, turning it into both a home and an ongoing design project.

I started this website as a way to bring my passions together—to write about travel, share the practice of architecture, and explore the intersections of place, creativity, and adventure.

– Heather

Last stop in Idaho! 🌄 We hit the road early an Last stop in Idaho! 🌄

We hit the road early and passed through Twin Falls on our way out of the state. The plan was to spend a few days in Boise, but with Pepper’s injury we decided to start the drive home instead. 🐾💛

This was my second time stopping in Twin Falls on a road trip, and I had to stop for a quick walk along the Canyon Rim Trail overlooking the Snake River. It’s such a beautiful and easy stop if you’re passing through! 🚗
We took a day to drive the dirt road along the Sal We took a day to drive the dirt road along the Salmon River. Since Pepper wasn’t allowed to run it seemed like the best activity to get out and see some scenery. We saw a bighorn sheep (not pictured), a bald eagle, and some rafters on the river. 🐑 🦅 🛶
My time in Salmon, Idaho was a lot less active tha My time in Salmon, Idaho was a lot less active than planned...

Pepper sprained her ankle on the first full day we were there, so there was a lot more resting (and less hiking) than expected. 

Here are some photos of the activities we did manage:

1. Salmon River Confluence 🌊🌲
2. Pepper in the Salmon River 🐾💦
3. Bald Eagle 🦅✨
4. Rafters in the River 🚣‍♀️🌞
5–6. Views along the Salmon River 🏞️
7. Sunset in Salmon 🌅💛
More from my camera roll from a quick trip through More from my camera roll from a quick trip through Coeur d'Alene. 

🌈 Sunset over Lake Fernan
🐠 Pepper watching for fish from the dock
✨ More sunset
🚣 Watching rowers on Lake Fernan
🐕 Pepper at Tubbs Hill Beach
🥾 Heathers hiking
Spent a couple of nights in Coeur d’Alene and we Spent a couple of nights in Coeur d’Alene and went for a hike around Tubbs Hill to check out the gorgeous lake views and splash around in the water to cool off.
A walk through Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. A walk through Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. 

I remember studying this neighborhood in architecture school as a case study for neighborhood revitalization. 🧌 It has a giant troll in an underpass as public art, and adaptive reuse of an old gas plant to a public park with gorgeous views of downtown Seattle. 

We wrapped it up the perfect way—with a pint at Fremont Brewing 🍻

#fremontseattle #gasworkspark #fremonttroll #travelwithdogs
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