
- The lake, June. Photo by Trasi.
Long walks via the shoreline, Sinatra + cappucino. A photograph of the haus my parents contemplating purchasing several years ago. Always such quiet uninhabitence, yet this time a petite collection of beach stones decorate the patio table. Childhood fun perhaps? Thinking to self, smiling…”exactly what I would have done.”

The lake, June. Photo by Trasi.
Perched atop jagged cliffs, looking out at a sea of beauty. It is in these moments life slows down…sometimes it is ok to stop + breathe. Never tire of this view…

The lake, June. Photo by Trasi.

Zinc Brasserie, late May. Photo by Trasi.
The first days of endless sunshine, prelude to summer. A quick mid-afternoon stop via Zinc Brasserie, hidden gem of the Midwest. A little rosé, a little baguette…

Chicago, Oak Beach. June. Photo by Trasi.
Waves crashing along the beach intermingled with sounds of the city behind me. Sailboats + skyscrapers, best of both worlds. Subtle beauty all around. Home.

- Chicago, June. Photo by Trasi.

Chicago, Drake Hotel. June. Photo by Trasi.

Chicago, Rush St. June. Photo by Trasi.
Texture + movement catching the eye. Symbolic, fleeting and unusual…big city love. Gazing down this alley, remembering earlier morning hours…randomly waking to an ombre skyline of vivid pink + orange from nineteen stories. Gone in an instant, lightning replaces. Sleep resumes.

Chicago, June. Photo by Trasi.

Chicago, Sarahs via Oak. June. Photo via Trasi.
A pain au chocolat mission + Oak Street adventures. Discovering a tiny pastry shop, two croissants remain. Laughing, “just across from Jimmy Choo…how fitting.” Sweet decadence via one side of the block while luxury beckons from the other.

Hermes Winery, June. Photo by Trasi.
Distant thunder bellows, winery barn texture compliments. Wind carrying garden scents of lilac, strawberries + chocolate mint basil. Frosted sauvignon blanc bottles casting moody shadows against deep charcoal skies. Bring the rain, bring the storm.

Hermes Winery, June. Photo by Trasi.

- Pistacia Vera, German Village. Late May. Photo via Trasi.
Many afternoons spent between rainfall and patio sunshine via Cafe Vera…moments of nature’s uncertainty. Writing, people watching + sipping lattes.

Writing via bed. June. Photo via Trasi.
Heavy + humid air, could slice through with a knife. Fan hums softly, relief as the artificial breeze sweeps over my skin. Putting words to these photographs, welcome summer.
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