1.  Have you ever wanted to design your own home?

I wish I could have designed my own home. I would love to have an Italian villa sort of house with a courtyard in the middle. I always tease the boys they need to get good jobs to pay for my retirement home with a courtyard in the middle. Imagine making your coffee and drinking it in a conservatory sort of area where no one can bother you. It would be peaceful and private.

2.  Have you designed anything specifically for you or your family?

There is nothing specific I can think of that I have designed for my family. Oh wait, I did help design my wedding my dress. My mother-in-law then sewed for me.

3.  Does anyone in your family have ‘artistic qualities? (ie. painter/artist, sculptor, landscape gardener etc)

My husband designed a pond for his mom’s house. However that is the extent of his artistic abilities. My great uncle was a semi famous folkart painter. He died in the 90s but his stuff is still sold at auction houses when you can find it.

4.  When it comes to property or buildings, do you prefer a modern design or a more traditional approach?

I love the feel of a traditional approach of a house. I feel as though it adds character. But if you were to ask me about school buildings, it all depends on the building. My town just opened a new high school. I love how it’s got natural light and is open instead of the closed in feeling of the school I work in. However it lacks character which makes it unique. Maybe it’s the not so worn in piece of the school because school has not had students in it yet except for those who are in extracurricular activities.