I might be more American than I though
Thinking out loud from Topanga, where the mountain meets the sea.
Off the Beaten Path
Welcome to Behind the Hill: Off the Beaten Path, where we journey into the world’s hidden corners, uncovering stories of craftsmanship, heirloom cotton, and authentic travel.
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Ah, and I quit homeschooling.
No maps, no expectations.
A few days on my own in Mumbai.
A year with no straight lines
On travel, cotton fields, and everything in between
The Power of the Sea
How two years in Marseille healed me before a journey around the world.
Taking my kids where the cotton grows
We’re leaving Marseille for nine months to travel the world together, to follow the color of cotton and the invisible threads that connect generations.
Twenty years later, I always return to the coast of Oaxaca...
My personal five-day itinerary: grilled fish, local markets, and a new wave of creative energy.
Inside Monte Lalala, our sanctuary above the Pacific Ocean
Six years in the making, countless challenges, and one unforgettable house on the coast of Oaxaca.
The Road Ahead
Why we’re leaving Marseille for a 10-month journey across continents with our kids.
When Paris Breaks Your Heart
A story about Paris — and two invitations to escape elsewhere
Introducing ORIGINS: A New Collection
Exploring texture, raw beauty, and authenticity through handwoven textiles made from heirloom color-grown cotton.
Cultural Shock at Home
Returning to France after 20 years abroad — and feeling like a foreigner in my own country (sometimes)
Just back from the North of Portugal
Three days of crafts, hidden rivers, and quiet villages—far from the summer crowds.
Welcome (again?)
An introduction for new readers—and a look at what’s coming next.
The place I always come back to
Grey skies, turquoise seas, wind-carved cliffs, stubborn people, stone houses filled with legends, and handmade pottery — no wonder I’m from Brittany.
5 days in Marseille: a gritty, gorgeous Mediterranean escape
Some say it’s fantastic. Others claim it’s not even really France. One thing’s certain: Marseille never leaves anyone indifferent.
The colors of the land
How Nature is at the heart of my work and informs everything I create.
10 Reasons Marseille Isn’t Like Anywhere Else
A few fun (and surprising) facts about France’s oldest — and most misunderstood — city
What I Pack (note from a Not-Fashion Traveler)
On losing sight, traveling light, and how our senses help us feel at home anywhere + a new favorite destination!
A Few Days in New York City
Revisiting the city, my former self, and one unforgettable birthday.