I grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and feel like I’ve lived in Mason forever. I moved here in 2005 and opened Salon 130 in 2006. We’re a full-service salon and spa with 15 professionals providing hair, manicure, pedicure, skincare, and massage services to clients all over mid-Michigan. We’re located in downtown Mason, the greatest small town in the USA.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Dave and we have 3 adult children. Dave is a key account manager for an energy efficiency company. Our oldest daughter, Tayler lives in Brooklyn and works for a branding agency. Sydney is a hairstylist living in Grand Rapids with her husband and the cutest grand pup ever. Ryan is our special needs guy, he is 26 and he lives with us in Mason. My family is the best part of my life!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Being a salon owner and stylist the best thing by far about my career is the people I meet and build relationships with.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Klavon’s and Courthouse Pub.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
16 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Annie Lambrecht, a fantastic employee at Bestsellers Book Store and Coffee Shop.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’d love to see and explore Italy and France. I’d love to explore, eat delicious food and enjoy amazing wine.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I’d say “The Notebook” is one of my favorite movies.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Leave a person, place, or thing better than you found it.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A trip to Italy and France.
Q: Who is your “go-to” band when you can’t decide what music you want to hear?
John Mayer.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Kean’s. So much history and so many memories.
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?
Bobby Flay, because I am a huge foodie. I’d either meet him at Klavon’s and order their wood-fired pizza or Bad Brewery.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
God willing, I’d like to be retired on a beach with my husband.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have gone from victim to victorious.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Turks and Caicos.
Q: Favorite month? Favorite holiday? Best single day on the calendar?
March, because it’s my birthday month (I am known for celebrating my birthday during the entire month). Thanksgiving, because it’s a time to be with family — no gifts, just family, food, and football. March 20th, the first day of Spring.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The people in our community, for sure.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family, friends, and co-workers.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender and vanilla.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for The Faces of Ingham County?
I would nominate Wendy Ghinelli, a licensed manicurist/nail tech here at Salon 130, and Leo Allaire, the new Deputy Fire Chief in Delhi Township.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Charming, quaint, and beautiful.
