1. What makes you happy?….. in 5 words or less….?
Charming smiles, cozy rooms, coffee.

2. Which talent would you most like to have?
Organization.

3. Which words or phrases do you overuse most?
“I said,” as in “I said sit down,” “I said pick that up,” “I said stop running in the house!” I’m sure you get the point.

4. What is your favorite movie, book or both?
Favorite movie is easy. Gone With the Wind. “I’ll think about that tomorrow.” I channel Scarlett.

Books cannot be narrowed down to one. Anna Karenina, Mill on the Floss, Wuthering Heights, Possession affected me powerfully during my youth and young adulthood.

5. If you could go anywhere in the world for a creative retreat where might it be?
Rome. Hands down, no question, easy answer.