A man with short dark hair, a beard, wearing a gray t-shirt, denim shorts, and black running shoes standing on a brick pathway near a garden with flowering bushes and a creek or river in the background.

My creativity blooms in the garden, my best ideas come on long walks, and black coffee is basically part of the process. And all days are better with Emma, my 10-year-old pup, by my side. This page is a little window into what inspires me, recharges me, and shapes how I think.

Emma

  • 10 years old

  • Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix

  • Spoiled

Gray and white cat looking up on a dark wood floor with a toy ball, a dish, and part of a metal object visible.
A small tan and white dog with large ears sitting on the armrest of a gray sofa, looking happy with its mouth open and tongue slightly out. The living room has large windows, a staircase railing in the background, and the sofa is decorated with red, white, and blue pillows.

Selena

  • 19 years old

  • Hobbies: sleeping

  • Spoiled

A glimpse into my life

Life outside of work is where curiosity and joy really come alive. From exploring new places with Ray, enjoying time in the garden, tackling home improvements, sharing moments with our pets, and discovering inspiration in the everyday, these snapshots capture the experiences that make life meaningful and fun.

Two men smiling and taking a selfie near a body of water on a sunny day, both wearing sunglasses and caps.
Close-up of a small dog wrapped in a fuzzy green blanket, with its face and nose visible and looking directly at the camera.
Small dog sitting on a beige blanket in the back seat of a car, wearing a black harness with red accents, with a clear blue sky visible through the rear and side windows.
A backyard garden with a white fence, green grass, and a variety of plants along the fence line.
A small tree with pink flowers in a backyard enclosed by a white fence, surrounded by mulch and small green plants, with a mushroom-shaped garden ornament nearby.
A backyard with a well-maintained green lawn, a white vinyl fence, and a garden bed with various plants and shrubs. There is a bird bath in the corner of the garden bed and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two smiling men taking a selfie in a lush, green garden near a water feature, with a bridge and arches covered in ivy visible in the background during daytime.
A garden with various plants and a white fence in the background, featuring a young tree with light green leaves, small shrubs, and ornamental grasses.
A man in athletic clothing, sunglasses, and a cap holding a black plastic pot with a young tree, standing on a well-manicured lawn with a garden bed and a white fence in the background.
A relaxing black and white kitten lying on its back on an outdoor table with a potted elephant-shaped plant nearby, on a patio with outdoor furniture and cushions.
Potted green shrub on patio near swimming pool with screen enclosure, planters, and trees in background.
Two smiling men wearing sunglasses taking a selfie at an outdoor market on a sunny day. One man is holding a small tree wrapped in green plastic, and people are walking and browsing stalls in the background.
Plant label for Proven Winners Rainbow Rhythm Orange Smoothie perennial with a picture of orange and purple flowers.
A potted green plant with long, thin leaves in a decorative elephant-shaped planter
Pink azaleas in a glass vase on a black outdoor table in a screened patio, with a gray and white cat resting on a bench with colorful cushions in the background.
Two smiling men wearing sunglasses taking a selfie on a boat with a wake behind them and the ocean extending to the horizon.
Two men on a boat, smiling, taking a selfie with the ocean in the background. They are wearing sunglasses, matching Mardi Gras t-shirts, and red sneakers.
Two men taking a selfie on a cruise ship with a city skyline and water in the background, both wearing sunglasses and holding coffee cups, smiling.
Two men smiling for a selfie on a boat or dock, with a river and city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two men taking a selfie outdoors in front of a reflecting pool with trees and sculptures in the background. Both are wearing sunglasses and smiling.
A man standing in front of a decorative wall with green moss and neon signs that read 'Good Times Roll' and 'nola'. The wall features a colorful beaded mask at the top and plants at the bottom, with an Instagram handle '@canalplacestyle' written on t
Two men smiling and wearing sunglasses taking a selfie in a city with tall buildings, palm trees, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Two men standing in front of Caesars Palace casino, wearing sunglasses and smiling
Two men smiling for a selfie inside a car, with a reflective sun and clouds visible through the windshield.
Two men sitting in a car, both wearing sunglasses, smiling, and holding coffee cups. The man on the left is taking a selfie. Inside the car, there is a water bottle and a coffee cup holder between them.
Two smiling men taking a selfie outdoors near a large tree, with lush greenery and a paved path in the background.
Residential screened-in backyard patio with swimming pool, potted plants, outdoor furniture, and closed red umbrella.
A small brown dog lying on a carpeted floor in front of a stack of boxes near a sliding glass door with trees outside.
Interior staircase with rolled dark wood steps and black metal railings, with the bottom three steps painted black and the upper steps still under construction.
Color sample card labeled 'Tricorn Black' with code HGSW6258 placed on a white surface.
A new two-story house under construction with a garage, with a car parked in the driveway and construction materials and dirt in the front yard
Newly constructed two-story house with an attached garage and a concrete driveway under construction, surrounded by dirt and construction materials.
Backyard of a house under construction with exposed foundation, dirt piles, and construction materials, with sunlight shining through trees in the background and a white fence surrounding the yard.
Construction site with an in-ground pool under renovation in the backyard of a modern, light gray house with white trim, a screened porch, and a beige fence, during daytime.
Several clear glass mosaic tiles arranged on a cardboard sheet covered with plastic wrap on a speckled countertop.
Kitchen countertop with wood cabinets above, covered with black plastic and painting supplies, including a paint roller tray, a bucket, and an open box, with tiles being installed on the wall.

“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”

— Julia Child