Lisa Field-Elliot of Doorways Traveler

We are thrilled to introduce you to the talented and beautiful Lisa Field-Elliot of Doorways Traveler. Lisa is a photographer and writer from our home town, Santa Barbara. She shares her experiences, in words and images, at Doorways Traveler, with the hopes of, inspiring you to look for your next doorway to freedom. We are fortunate to consider her a friend and our resident photographer… She is responsible for the photographs from the Adesso and Sorellina Lookbooks.

Doorways Traveler project - Mother and Son. Gulu, Uganda. April, 2010. www.cafwaafrica.org

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Name: Lisa Field-Elliot

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Alter Ego: Doorways Traveler

Doppelganger: Winnie from the Wonder Years

Dream Destination: Istanbul

Most Treasured Possession: A plane ticket

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: Rustic and Refined.

Favorites

Magazine: Afar, National Geographic, New Yorker

Book: The Gift, by Hafiz

Adesso Piece: I wear various Adesso Signature bracelets every day. I love them. From the new collection, I am crazy about the Zola and Filippa necklaces. Too hard to choose just one!

Adesso Fall Zola Necklace - Photograph by Lisa Field-Elliot

Adesso Fall Filippa Necklace - Photograph by Lisa Field-Elliot

Color: white

Scent: Tam Dao by Diptyque

Designer: Aside from Adesso, I’m not really a follower of designers. But I know what I love. Linen, silk, cashmere, with an international, sophisticated, bohemian style. I suppose if any designers come to mind, they would be Ana Sui (for pattern and flow), Max Azria (for long, simple beautiful dresses–think Angelina), and Versace (I have a secret wish to own a vintage Versace gown). I also love clothing by Calypso, Billy Blues, Dosa, and Anokhi.

Piece of clothing: Long cashmere sweater by Jules Allen

Locale: a verandah with a view, preferably with Moroccan tile and lit lanterns, and a beautiful table surrounded by friends from all over the world.

Questions

If you could have one super power what would it be? Teleporting. Definitely. (no jet lag)

Which accessory do you never leave home without? a Pashmina or my favorite wool shawl sent to me by a friend from New Zealand. And, of course, a camera.

Any tips for packing for faraway journeys? pack less and dress local. Shop where you are and dress in custom with the culture. And always, always, carry what you can’t bear to lose.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? connection and beauty (which doesn’t seem like such a bad thing…)

What quality do you most admire about a person? Transparency.

What was the best advice you were ever given? To let the beauty of what we love guide our paths, is the highest, most spiritual work, we can do.

What 5 places are a must visit in your hood + why?:

Butterfly Beach: for a view of the islands, gentle waves, and pure relaxation.

Montecito's gorgeous Butterfly Beach

Cold Springs hiking trail: for the sights and smells of California chaparral at its best. Live oaks and sage, wildflowers and running water. What could be better?

Saturday Farmer’s Market: for an absolute feast for all the senses. Color, music, taste, happy people. Fabulous.

Lotus Land: for a walk through time and glorious landscape. Truly a magic place that just has to be experienced to be understood.

One of the lush pools at Lotusland

San Ysidro Ranch: because after all that exploring, a glass of wine and fine local dining (fireside or on the patio) is totally in order.  If you can spend the night in one of the gorgeous cottages, even better.

Dining al fresco at San Ysidro Ranch

This or That

Silver or Gold: gold

Morning or Night: morning

Beer or Wine: wine

LA or NY: NY

Heels or flats: heels.