I am a native Cincinnatian but I’ve lived in Texas, New York, Massachusetts and Arizona. I have a Masters Degree in Art Education and have taught at both the elementary and college levels. After starting my family I decided to pursue my dream of owning a floral design business. Sprouts Floral Design Studio was born in 2000 and was originally located in Mt. Lookout Square. We are now housed inside of High Street on Reading Road. I am also the executive director of a non-profit in OTR called Play Library. Play Library is a toy and game lending library and creative playspace for all!
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have the best family ever. I am fortunate to be the mom to 3 amazing girls: Elinor (22), Zoe (20), and Sunny (11) and I am engaged to my awesome fiancé, Scott.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
The thing I love about both of my careers is that I get to do both of the things that I love…create beautiful works of art through floral design at Sprouts and spend time with children through my work at Play Library. Both of these offer me lots of opportunities to give back to my community.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Zula Bistro is hands down my favorite!
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I was born here, left to go to college and returned after grad school.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
We are so lucky to have so many interesting and amazing people here. A few that come to mind are Eric Avner, John Morris Russell, Pam Kravetz…anyone who has tapped into their creativity and shared it with the rest of us.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Given that we haven’t been able to travel due to the pandemic I’d go anywhere! Next up is Palm Beach, Puerto Rico, Greece and Morocco.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
After Hours is my all time favorite movie! I don’t watch much tv.
What advice would you give to people?
Don’t worry too much about what others think of you.
What is something on your bucket list?
I did a lot of crazy bucket list things when I was younger like bungee jumping and shark dives. At this point my bucket list items are much more tame…travel to places I haven’t been with people I love.
What is your go to music when you cant decide what to listen to?
Grateful Dead
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
When I didn’t live here I couldn’t wait to get back for some Skyline!
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Ina Garten. I’d invite her over and we would cook together while drinking one of her famous giant cosmos.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our architecture in Cincinnati is incredible. We have some of the best examples of Italianate architecture anywhere.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I’m certain I’ll still be working with flowers.Wherever I am I hope to be in a position to continue to give back to my community.
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Hmmmm…let’s keep secrets secret 🙂
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
New York City in the middle of a snowstorm
What is your favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
July. Thanksgiving. Any day that my family and friends are healthy and happy is a good day.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A perfect martini
Who inspires you to be better?
My children. My fiancé. My family. My friends.
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Freshly ground coffee, clean sheets, Santal 33
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Comfortable, Beautiful
