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A board project for Bubbies.

Wishing I was laying around a pool.

A few months back, I had the joy of helping document the Ojai Food & Wine Festival—an epicurean weekend unlike any other. The talent was nothing short of extraordinary. I was fully immersed in a wine seminar hosted by Fingers Crossed Wine and Blackberry Farm’s Andy Chabot, where great storytelling flowed as freely as the wine.

What struck me most was the magnetic energy of Nik and Julia Krankl of Crossed. A husband-and-wife duo with hands and hearts fully in the work.

Fast forward to last week: I was invited to one of their facilities to document them in their element, focused, dedicated, and joyful, which was a reminder of why I love doing what I do.

Nik and Julia, you’re a delight to photograph and even more of a joy to be around.

My color analysis would read that I am a summer fruit.

Just a cowgirl and her loyal old pal.

Radishes deserve more breakfast invites. Especially poolside ones

Happy Birthday to the man who quite literally wears many hats. I’m endlessly grateful to walk beside you, in both business and life.

You’re my calm in the chaos, my partner in every adventure, and no one makes Willow wiggle with joy quite like you.

We both love you more than words can say.

Pizza on the grill feels like summer

While on our Willhouse Workaction, I grilled tomatillos, serranos, jalapeños, onions, and garlic to a smoky salsa verde. It elevated every meal—sunrise huevos, midday sandwiches —and its absence was felt once it was gone.

Rick is the ice cream lover in this duo—I’m usually a hard pass unless we’re talking a vegan scoop on a European vaca. But won me over. We even ended up visiting both their South Park and Kensington location.

Top scoop: Strawberry Oatcrumble (vegan + gluten-free bliss)
Bottom scoop: Milk & Cookies, resting in a fresh GF waffle cone.

Cruising through San Diego with my college buddy - twenty-something years later and we’re still making pictures and laughing. What a good day... an awesome day!