DIY – Global Coffee Table

For a few years now I’ve been saving bills from each country’s currency I visit.  They don’t take up as much space as coins and are super lightweight.  Every ounce counts when you are backpacking or living out of a carry-on for 5 weeks.  As a designer, my favorites are color and name driven.  Hong[…]

Lemon Thyme Whole Wheat Scones

I love scones, well all pastries for that matter.  My sister and I devoured the whole grain, buttery and flaky scones in Ireland daily last year.  But scones in the U.S. are typically super sweet and made with white bleached flour.  That is not the best way to start off a work day. So, to satisfy[…]

30 by 30 Challenge

The Competition – To Visit 30 Countries by 30 Years Old.   Deadline:  January 12th, 2013 Status:  At 29, I’ve seen 24 29 countries.  By 30 years old I’ve visited 30 countries! Where have I been? (in order of visitation) #1 – St. Lucia – have your hair braided, fly on a trapeze and skip[…]