3 places you'd take an out-of-town guest? Northstar, Jeni's and the Park of Roses, all in my very own Clintonville neighborhood. 

What is your perfect Saturday? Take the dogs to the park, visit the Farmer's Market, see what's growing in the garden, spend a few hours lost in a good book, and finish off with a delicious home-cooked dinner (with my Farmer's Market finds of course).

Favorite album of all time? I don't think I have one, I like such an eclectic mix of music. I only have NPR podcasts and audiobooks on my mp3 player!

Your one 'guilty pleasure' tv show? What Not to Wear. I love Mad Men, but that's great TV not a guilty pleasure.

Favorite book or author? Anything by David Sedaris.

What was your first job? Production Artist at Victoria's Secret.

Favorite movie? Probably Best in Show, although I have a soft spot for Gone With the Wind too.

Favorite travel destination? Anywhere we can get in an 8-hour drive, with the dogs loaded in the back! I really love Northern Michigan in the summer.

The country/city you'd most like to visit? There are a lot of amazing places in the US I've never seen, like the Grand Canyon. It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful and diverse our country is.

Something people would be surprised to know about you? I qualified for Mensa from my high school SAT scores (no, I never joined). 

Where do you shop? Anthropologie and DSW.

Favorite quote? "Pick your battles."

Favorite food? Good dark chocolate.

3 things you can't live without? Pets, books and the aforementioned chocolate.

If I wasn't a business owner, I'd be....Doing something creative and rescuing greyhounds.