How often do you get back to Alaska and what do you miss most about The Last Frontier?
"I go back roughly two times per year — I always make it for one major holiday and once every summer or fall. My mom and brother are still there. I miss the vastness of nature there — you constantly get a sense that you engulfed by it. It makes you feel very small and connected to the actual planet."

You moved to Cali for a guy, is he still around in your life, and do you ever thank him for getting you here? "No, not really. I just sincerely hope he's happy."

Okay, so your pad is small but packs a charming punch. How long have you lived there, and how did you morph a studio into a two-bedroom?
"I chose a really smart layout to begin with. This vintage apartment already had charm with the crown moulding, glass doorknobs, and built-in storage. It had a walk-in closet with a French door and a dining area in the kitchen. All I really needed to add were tension rods and some floor-to-ceiling velvet curtains from IKEA. They're really affordable and functional as partitons that give you a sense of a wall. I made a sleeping chamber out of the dining nook, and Hank's toddler bed is perfect next to the built-in dresser. The living area is divided into sections that each serve a purpose — a lounge, yoga studio, home office, music studio, dining room, play room, and crafts and entertainment center."