Traveling with The Endery to Alaska

this week, I’m trading inbox pings and city sidewalks for a slower rhythm—traveling from Anchorage to Homer, Alaska, in search of wide skies, salt air, and stillness. As someone who lives between the tactile world of knitwear design and the digital buzz of running a business, this trip is both a retreat and a reset. I’m not checking luggage (ever), so what I bring has to work hard—and wear well. 

When it comes to outfit planning, I treat my suitcase like a mini capsule wardrobe—everything needs to mix, match, and layer without taking up too much space. I start with a foundation of my go-to Pima cotton pieces from The Endery, which are breathable enough for travel days and soft enough to sleep in. And they really dont hold on to wrinkles which makes traveling much easier. From there, I layer on texture with alpaca knits from past fall seasons—think oversized cardigans and a ribbed beanie just in case the coastal winds pick up. I like to keep my color palette grounded: earthy tones with a few bright accents, so I can rewear pieces without it feeling repetitive. Shoes are the hardest part, but I’m committing to one pair of boots, Chucks, and of course—my slippers. Comfort always comes first, but I still want to feel like me in every outfit.

My go-to suitcase is by Arlo Skye. It’s sleek, structured, and fits everything I need—especially when I use my system of smaller bags to section off the essentials: one for intimates, one for toiletries, and one empty for laundry.  My favorite toiletries of the moment are from other purpose led brands and include: Palermo for scent, Ciele for tinted sun screen, and My Neighbors Tallow.   I eternally have the dryest skin and nature can sometimes bring it out even more so these items are essential.

This trip isn’t just about seeing Alaska— but what I’ll hear, smell, and feel in the quiet moments. I’m especially excited to explore local craft and Indigenous art, which have always sparked ideas for color, texture, and form in my own work. I find that nature—especially nature this big—has a way of quieting the noise and tuning the creative dial to something deeper. There’s inspiration in everything: in the grain of driftwood, the moss on a rock, the movement of clouds over water.

We talk a lot in craft about sustainability, but sometimes the most sustainable act is to step back and simply observe. Slow down. Alaska offers that in abundance. Fewer distractions, more presence. Less Wi-Fi, more wonder.

I’ll be unplugging a bit, but my sketchbook is coming with me. Can’t wait to see what ideas the wind brings.