I’m a Jersey girl who “ran away” with my boyfriend to Atlanta and married soon after. My family means the world to me and would do anything for them. I love discovering and trying new food and wines. Keith is a wonderful Chef and can smoke/bbq almost anything making me a very lucky girl. Travel, gardening, reading and being active are some of my favorite past times.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to Keith for 28 years. We have 2 kids… well, they have wings, squawk and have big beaks- our green macaws: Kirby and Peanut.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always been a do it yourself type person which led us to many flooring and tile projects for our homes and family and friends. My past career has been in the hospitality as Director of Catering and Events at many high-end resorts. There is a strong connection between these fields: understanding the needs and end goals with colors and textures as well as providing customer service that we all expect. I love seeing a project come in a full circle. The first steps are exploring what product would suit the lifestyle of the home or business owner. Reviewing color selections and overall feel of the bathroom or any room and then seeing the smile on the customers face when the installation is complete. We are working on our six years of being in the flooring business and many of our clients have become friends which is a delight.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
There are so many good ones. It doesn’t have to be fancy as long as the service is good
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in the New Orleans area since 2015 and have worked on the Northshore and the surrounding area for the past 7 years,
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Shawshank Redemption and the Bourne Series
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind. Work hard, play hard. Be a good neighbor
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Downtown Covington: fun area to shop and eat. I enjoy the farmers markets in Mandeville and Abita
Q: 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 y’all meet for this lunch?
Well, it would be a full table. I would invite Julia Child, Robin Williams, Anthony Bourdain and Louis Armstrong. Julia because she “hit it out of the park” with her ambition and changed the cooking world. Robin: it doesn’t get any better than him. Anthony: I respect his views on food and have the same love of travel. Louie: wonderful music and he plays one of my fathers favorite songs: Oh when the Saints go marching in. The restaurant would be either Pats Rest Awhile or Chimes for grilled oysters
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The Trace is wonderful walk or bike path that goes on for miles. It also has terrific concerts when the weather gets warmer.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Wow, I will still be working but maybe taking the weekend off.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a twin sister and have dual citizenship with Switzerland.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Toblerone Chocolate: it doesn’t get any better than wonderful milk chocolate with honey nougats
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband: he is my rock
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Serenity. Food. Popcorn
