I speak the following languages English, un poquito espanol (did I even say that right?)

defining moments / milestones Selling my first painted rock at age 6. The year my Alaskan Lemonade stand was a success at age 9, launching my gift line at 19, selling my first painting at age 22, the birth of my son at age 23, the birth of my daughter at age 25, opening my dream busi

my travels have included The Continental U.S., Caymen Islands, Alaska, Canada -- Holland here I come!

the speed my life moves at 24/7

currently, you could best describe me as an entrepreneur

awards / recognitions Voted "Most Creative" in H.S.and obtained some sports and creative writing awards; Dean's Scholarship, 1997; Best in Show, 2003; Best in Show, 2005. I should have won an award for two natural child births. : )

about my career I own a retail shop called Apotheca Flower Shoppe & Tea Chest. We specialize in high quality flowers and european design. The shop carries local and national gift lines and artist work, as well as showcases a Tea Bar. Apotheca (latin for variety) takes

people who've had the biggest impact on me Artist and Teacher, Max Wood, for helping me to see color, English Quack, Mrs. Smith, who made me feel that I had talent while fining me for chewing gum, My mom, who always enouraged me even when she didn't understand me, my kids, Noah and Brynne.

favorite movies Mulan Rouge, Amelie, Anne of Green Gables (I want to permanently 'go there' and live on P.E.I. in my senial mind when I am 90), Mozart and the Whale, Garden State, Sideways, X-Men, Silence of the Lambs (original), all the best films I can't remember the n

favorite TV shows Curious George, Big, Big, World, Oprah (i love that woman) and that's about all I ever watch--we do catch "super nanny" on occassion. I am always looking for the secret answer to perfectly obedient children...:)

favorite music good music--music with lyrics that stir some internal something and a beat that moves you--even if you are too afraid of dancing to actually DO anything, you still know when it moves you. :)

favorite sports I played volleyball and basketball, but honestly, I can not sit and watch any sports anything and really enjoy it--unless it's hockey and I am there in person...but it's all about the fights--I can't believe they actually get away with some of that stuff!

favorite books Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letter's to a Young Poet", David Shannons, "NO! DAVID!", "Four Agreements", "The 'E' Myth", Jen's first book "The Young Entrepreneurs Edge" is what motivated me to take the plunge and launch my gift line, so I have to list that..so

favorite magazines mags with pretty pictures, interesting layout, and good font choices...text content is important too...:), Grace Ormande has a gorgeous magazine....

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to just discovered The Gilded Fork--the entire thing is just beautiful...scruptious...sexy.

indulgences / guilty pleasures I was once pulled over for "reckless driving" because I was looking at the moon. It was incredible that night! The clouds were hovering and the light was just intoxicating. I told the officer what I was doing--I made him look at it--he agreed that it w

when I'm not working I enjoy Playing with my kids, reading a good motivational or inspirational book, painting, making home "homey", completely introverting and finding my calm little spot on my internal Everest...A wicked good moment is when inspiration lands on my lap in the form o

other interests I love to bike, hike, snowboard, camp..walk, look up...just BE outdoors. That's one way I center myself. I really do love my family and friends. I enjoy catching up over a great latte or a cup of tea or a killer mexican meal--or indian (chicken dopiaza