"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Hi, I'm Erin. 🌿

I'm a small-town Southern girl turned global citizen with a penchant for off-beat adventures. After living all over the globe for the last decade, I'm excited to now call the Bay Area my indefinite home. I've been planting my roots in this clay loam soil for the past few years now, and I love living a bi-coastal lifestyle here in the US despite how much I miss living abroad.  I visit my old stomping grounds in NYC as often as I can, and I never say no to an invitation to a spontaneous adventure!

Educated, well-traveled, a natural storyteller, and a master of subtle sarcasm, I can say with confidence that we will never run out of things to talk (or laugh) about. I take pride in being an all-natural, down to earth gal who values genuineness, hospitality, and sharing presence with others. I feel just as comfortable in an evening gown as I do in a pair of overalls, and I try not to take myself too seriously despite a world that constantly encourages the dangerous habits of an untamed ego.

I’m an international floral designer, and I have colleagues all over the world with whom I collaborate.  Designing with botanicals is my life’s greatest passion, and I’m always stopping to study the arrangements I see out in the “wild”.  I love to indulge in the practice of temporary art, and I believe in the philosophy of honoring nature’s fleeting beauty with as much reverence as an artist who creates a painting meant to last for generations.  

When I'm not planning my next international escapade, you can find me tending to my vast collection of houseplants, hosting dinner parties, training at the gym, or getting lost in my floral designs. I am the proud cat mom of two special needs kitties, and I may or may not have deep conversations with them on a daily basis. 😹😹

I'm incredibly intimate, deeply engaging, and a bit of an exhibitionist in disguise. I warmly await the moment where your hand softly meets mine...

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I've already written way too much about myself, so here is a list of a few of my favorite things and fun facts to pique your curiosity:

Favorite color - green

Favorite body part - my feet!

Favorite foods - Indian food, Mediterranean food, Burmese food, and any type of leafy greens (I'm a vegetarian who loves seafood from time to time)

Fun Fact - I've visited almost 40 countries across six continents while having lived abroad three times

Fun Fact - I'm a classically trained vocalist and theater performer

Best travel memories (to name a few) - backpacking through Egypt, stargazing in Greece, road tripping on the coast of New Zealand, eating pear-stuffed ravioli in Italy, watching a tropical storm roll over the ocean in Costa Rica, getting "baptized" in the Jordan River in Palestine, and hiking up to the summit of a dormant volcano in Portugal.

Languages spoken - English, Spanish, and Hebrew

Collections - designer shoes, houseplants, vintage silk scarves, animal bones, and postcards from all over the world

My simple pleasures - dark chocolate-covered strawberries, leaving my phone on Do Not Disturb all day long, taking long hikes, spending time at the beach, creating artwork, and taking naps with my cats.

A quick announcement to you, dear Reader:

You MUST EMAIL ME in order to communicate about setting up a date!  I DO NOT get notified if you send a screening request via Private Delights, so please EMAIL ME with a kind introduction.  Thanks in advance!