What do I do?
I am a mom of two grown kids and one young dog, and I co-own Ideal. Ideal was founded in 2008, and is an independent shop located in Downtown Bellingham that focuses on objects of good, functional design. I’ve been involved with the arts for 30 years, starting out in the museum world which led me to my second career here at Ideal.
Advice/words of wisdom that affected your life you'd like to pass on?
Working in a creative field can be both meaningful and fulfilling, but at times it can feel undervalued. I ask myself three things when I need to knock off the self-doubt and frustration: am I happy doing the work I do, does the work I do add good to my community, and am I working hard and being challenged. This personal check-in keeps me grounded and positive, and reminds me that I am doing the work I love.