1889 MAGAZINE
Fake Chicken, Real Success. A mechanical engineer aims to revolutionize plant-based meat options with Rebellyous Foods. June/July 2024.
Food Sleuth. Sift Food Labels demystifies the process of finding out what’s in your food. April/May 2024.
The Color of Confidence. How the founders of cosmetic brand Vermouth are working to empower an overlooked demographic. February/March 2024.
The Cookie Queen. For Tiffany Lewis, who turned a weekend hobby into a multi-faceted business, baking cookies is a bridge that brings people together. October/November 2023.
A Scrappy Approach. Outdoor brand iKamper’s new collection of products makes use of excess waste material. June/July 2023.
The Safety Nest. Looking to give parents peace of mind while away from their children, Yakima mother Monica Plath launches a wearable monitoring device for toddlers. April/May 2023.
Scented in Seattle. After pivoting from a career in marketing, perfumer Chelsey Owen is scenting Seattle at her custom fragrance boutique. February/March 2023.
Social Justice Cycler. A Seattle criminal investigator is using his side gig—a bike repair shop—to create community. December/January 2022.
KINFOLK
Kiyomi Iwata. Kiyomi Iwata shares her advice on how to create art while on the seesaw of children and career. October 2016.
This Woman’s Work. In his latest book, The Kate Inside, photographer Guido Harari presents the audacious spirit and restless creativity of iconic singer Kate Bush. September 2016.
Tips: Business Cards and Hiring. Some professional gestures may seem ephemeral, but can be leveraged to have lasting impact. September 2016.
ESSAYS
Validation at Vortext. Reflecting on my experience at Hedgebrook, finding my creative tribe, and accepting that I am a writer. August, 9, 2012
TRAVEL WRITING
The Sights of Sayulita. Where to shop, eat, and drink. Seattle Magazine November/December 2023.
The Shores of Sayulita. Using Mexican design sensibilities, Seattle architect Robert Humble built a contemporary home and vacation rental. Seattle Magazine November/December 2023.
Hotels Above Par: Seattle Destination Guide. July 21, 2022.
Destination: Seattle | Surface Magazine. Thanks to a fervent locavore ethos and booming tech scene, the city is shedding it rough-and-rugged mantle and becoming a capital of innovation. April 13, 2018.
Jetsetter: 10 Things to Do in Seattle Now. June 2016.
Editors Afield: Design Week Mexico. A reflection of my experiences at Design Week Mexico 2014.
Small Town, Big Idea. A weekend trip to the tiny town of Tieton, Washington; July 2013.