THIS / OR / THAT

SPONTANEOUS / Planned

Though I love planning, plans are made to be changed—and I change them often.

Timeless classic / CHANGE RUG SEASONALLY

We love giving our home a little refresh each time the  seasons shift, rotating our rugs, switching out art and frames, and updating accents to match the mood throughout.

COFFEE / Tea

TALK / Listen

I’ve learned that great leaders listen more than they speak. But when I’m deeply engaged, I can get carried away—it comes from passion!

Willamette Valley / Napa

Neither—I like bubbles.

Short term / LONG TERM

I believe my superpower is breaking down big ambitions into clear, actionable plans.

PHONE CALL / Email

Email drains me. I’d rather connect in real time and get to clarity faster.

OPTIMIST / Pessimist

But I think about risks often.  The glass is half full, I just want to make sure it doesn’t spill.

STEAK / Seafood

I may have spent decades on the West Coast surrounded by great seafood, but deep down, I’m still from Iowa.

RESEARCH / Wing it

I am insatiably curious and love diving deep into new ideas, but when it’s decision time, instinct wins.

Introvert / EXTROVERT

DIY DECOR / Interior decorator

To be honest, it’s not me—it’s my husband. He’s got a great eye, and I happily take the supporting role.

Mountain / OCEAN

Nothing grounds me or makes me more reflective than the vastness of the sea, especially along the Oregon coast, which is unmatched in its beauty.

THE BEATLES / THE ROLLING STONES

Stones for a Saturday night.  Beatles for a Sunday morning.

This article appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of Tippie Magazine.