How would you describe your style? Ever changing.
Do you remember the first thing you made? A dance.
Before I started making I… I don't think I can remember before I started making.
If I weren’t a maker I’d be... An architect. A chef. A professional gift wrapper.
If I could run away I’d go… To the Greek isle of Meganisi
If you could collaborate with one person dead or alive who would it be? Pina Bausch
What would be on your maker’s soundtrack? Too many to list; but Talking Heads "Making Flippy Floppy"
If you could learn a new skill what would it be? Breathing underwater.
What is your favorite movie? I Am Love, A Single Man, Dreams
What is your perfect day? Floating in the Ionian sea, rosé, seafood, sunset, deep sleep.
Last book you read? Gay Like Me
Favorite scent? Carlen: Aztec Noir
Favorite Flower or Tree? Peony and Magnolia
Favorite artist? Impossible to decide.
What is the most challenging project you have worked on? Why? Marriage.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met? Mikhail Baryshnikov
What was the last gift you gave someone? A gift certificate to a textile store.
If money was not a factor how would you live your life? See our "perfect days" above.
Best piece of advice you have ever received? Don't burn the candle at both ends.
Any hidden talents? Really good card player.
Where did you grow up? North Carolina
Favorite time of day? Morning coffee
Favorite holiday? My birthday
What is your most treasured possession? My grandmother's objects I inherited.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Flying
Favorite thing to cook? Seafood
What are you most thankful for? The ability to be creative in all conditions.
How would you describe your style? Pattern on pattern on pattern.
Do you remember the first thing you made? A fort.
Before I started making I… I was in the habit of breaking.
If I weren’t a maker I’d be... A full time pruner.
If I could run away I’d go… Oaxaca
If you could collaborate with one person dead or alive who would it be? Antoni Gaudi
If you could learn a new skill what would it be? Flying like a Red Tail Hawk.
What is your favorite movie? Raising Arizona
What is your perfect day? Morning pruning, extended three cocktail lunch, nap, afternoon fishing, lobsters for dinner, dance party for dessert.
Last book you read? Blood Meridian
Favorite scent? Japanese Plum tree in blossom.
Favorite Flower or Tree? Too many to list.
Favorite artist? Hilma af Klint
What is the most challenging project you have worked on? Why? Marriage; self explanatory
What do you see outside your bedroom window? Running water and a Bald Cypress
What do you hear right now? That same running water, birds chirping, breeze blowing across the ears, spring peepers.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met? Daniel Day Lewis
What was the last gift you gave someone? A Pine tree.
Best piece of advice you have ever received? Measure twice and cut once.
Any hidden talents? Karaoke
Where did you grow up? North Carolina
Favorite time of day? Sunrise
Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
What is your most treasured possession? My rock collection.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation
Favorite thing to cook? Breakfast
Most interesting thing in your liquor cabinet? Pasubio Amaro
What are you currently watching? Making The Cut and Seinfeld
What are you most thankful for? Megan's homemade biscuits.
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