Hello!!!

I'm new to this site and think it's a terrific option for travelers and people to meet, connect and get engaged!

I am the owner and designer behind The Red Palette a surface design co. Based in Vancouver, BC and built the business from my art which I transform into lucious and out of the box designs.

I am a total art nerd. Lover of all music. I have a strong appreciation for architecture, literature and overall exploring. I adore writing, and am a former design columnist and still creative writer.

I am intending on journeying throughout the USA and Canada in 2016 bringing my art and designs throughoutwhilst seeking new inspiration, meeting new people and making 2016 a stellar year of discovery and experience :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hmmm great question- there's certainly an affordability factor, however, I am solo traveling and a little uncertain of well, everything. I'll be driving and the only company I'll have is my gps and imagination.

It's a great way to meet locals and connect without doing the solo-sit-at-the bar thing....

Interests

Art.
Architecture
Literature
Music
Culture
Food
Local history
People

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• architecture
• design
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• boxing
• animation
• business
• history
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- varies but a range of anything from Beck to classics, like Sinatra or Cohen

Books- no favorites, but love, 'the birth of Venus' 'the twelve tribes of Hati' and 'Beautiful Ruins'

Movies- Crazy Stupid Love, Exit through the gift shop, Love Actually, anything with Tina Fey really

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One..... Well I started a totally out of the box business, moved to a city without knowing anyone and hustled (ing) after being married for over 10 yrs....

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach- I have vast marketing and business background
I'm a great writer; I help small businesses with PR and marketing

I have sooooo much to learn
Really I need to get on with Photoshop and illustrator ....

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a whiz in the kitchen and can cook literally almost anything (almost)....

Art :)

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada