I have owned Monrovia Floral for over 33 years. Monrovia Floral is a retail flower shop in Old Town Monrovia. I love flowers. I have been involved in the community, Chamber of Commerce, MAD Town Council, the Old Town Merchant’s Association, Foothill Unity Center Pet Food Bank, and Girls Republic.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have lived in Monrovia for 34 years. We have one dog and two cats
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I like to see the smile on people’s faces when they get flowers delivered to them
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Jake’s Roadhouse
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I worked at Monrovia Floral eight yrs before the owners retired and I purchased it.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
The late, great Charlotte Schamadan
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Australia – it is like a time wrap. It’s like the 60s were here – calm and easy going
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Masterpiece on PBS. They feature different shows, but they’re always good.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Get involved in your community!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel the US and visit the National Parks
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Fleetwood Mac
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Monrovia Travel
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?
Diane Bowden. We’d meet at Jake’s. She has been in business and in Monrovia for a long time. I would like to ask what made it work for her.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
Canyon Park
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling the Country
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I collect Tinkerbells
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Yosemite
Q: What is your favorite month? Favorite holiday? And what is the best single day on the calendar?
August. It’s slow at work, so I can take a vacation. Labor Day and the start of new year. Single favorite day is my birthday, of course!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Going on vacation
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender and Chocolate
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Where all is well
