Born and raised in Los Angeles, Samantha Brooks has spent most of her life living in Southern California. While she adores all things SoCal, she is never one to turn down a trip to warm, exotic climes and loves exploring everything from the remote black sand beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii to the hidden cenotes in the Riviera Maya. She always has an eye out for sharp architecture and design and has mastered the art of getting loads of ceramics home with her in a suitcase, all in one piece. Dream destinations? Greece, Japan, and salmon fishing in Alaska.