…Drum roll please…

for our Lead Designer, Kristyn Lilley!

What do you never leave the house without?

Kristyn: My two left feet.

You’re from Michigan. What is one thing Michigan has that Wisconsin doesn’t?

Kristyn: Wolverines. Oh, and Bumpy Cake!

On the flip side, what are some of your favorite things about Milwaukee?

Kristyn: Well, there is a beer bar on pretty much every corner.

Now for the real flapper jack…

Hamburglar or Mayor McCheese?

Hm, Mayor McCheese.

Bumpy cake or cheese cake?

My loyalty is to Bumpy Cake.

Boom box or Pandora?

Boom box (with dual cassette decks).

Disco party or visor hat?

It’s always a party when I wear my visor.

Petunia or Lily? Or should we say Lilley?

Lilleypad would be just fine.

What was the most memorable or chaotic (or both) childhood memory you have?

Kristyn: Probably when I hooked my dad in the face learning how to cast a rod and reel.

Do coco crisps or frosted flakes inspire your design work?

Kristyn: I suppose they would if I were both designing and hungry.

Would you rather have a rattail or dog’s tail? And why?

Kristyn: I do have a dog’s tail – it’s attached to my dog. And I like her. So a dog’s tail, but attached to the dog of course. 

If you could telepathically speak to any infamous deceased dictator, who would it be?

Kristyn: I don’t care to chat with despots. However telepathic tea and crumpets with the Iron Lady would be rather smashing. 

Meet Jenny, our PR Pro.

What do you never leave the house without?

Jenny: A positive disposition and a caffeinated bloodstream.  Not always in that order.

Would you say you’re more like: Super Woman, Cat Woman or Wonder Woman –and why?

Jenny: None of the above.  I’d say “Most Every Woman” — a working mom striking a balance between career, family, self and community.

What are some of your favorite things about Milwaukee?

Jenny loves loves loves Milwaukee. We aren’t kidding.

This or that. We want to know:

Chicken or grapefruit?  Beer-battered cod and potato pancakes with apple sauce.  Hey – I’m born and raised in Milwaukee.

Beach or bubble baths?  100% beach.

Julia Child or Bobby Flay? Julia Child.  We are seemingly the only two people on earth who prefer iceberg lettuce over all others.

Moleskine or IPad?  Slightly embarrassed to report that I have both (as I call them) a Maxi Pad and a Mini Pad.  My preference is the Mini.

Santa Claus or shark jaws? Santa Claus, of course.  I always tell my kids that Santa only comes for those who believe, so we are all believers!

Do you have to wear someone else’s shoes in order to keep fresh ideas on your projects?

Jenny: I try to get inside someone else’s shoes to explore their reality, needs and what motivates them.  Taking on all of those different perspectives keeps things fresh and interesting. I get to both promote and celebrate the people, projects and organizations that bring health, prosperity and fun to our region.

How do you channel your inner 5 year old? 

Jenny: I try to be delighted by the little things.

PS. Do you really own giant scissors and golden shovels?

Jenny: I borrow the first from my cousin Bozo – and I’m a high-end gardener.  (Just kidding. Yes. The rumor is true…)