Cari Berlin

Name: Cari Berlin.

Age: 46.

Family: Husband, Brian; and children: Tiffany, Ryan, Lindsay, J.T. and Jordan.

City of residence: Willows.

Occupation: Part-time at Glenn County Office of Education, and owner of The Vintage Nest, located at 932 W. Sycamore St.

Hobbies and interests: I have many hobbies: Reading, gardening, creating, junking, designing and knitting.

What are your favorite things about autumn? The smells of fall, burning candles and reading by the fire.

What are some of your fondest memories? Quiet times with my kids, and traveling with my grandma.

Whom do you most admire and why? My grandma. She was a strong woman who never let hard times or circumstances hold her back.

What is your dream job? This is it. I would love to be able to spend my time creating and running my shop full-time.

What was the last thing that made you laugh? When I'm tired I laugh at everything. Other than that, it would have to be listening to my kids and their stories.

Is there anything you're truly passionate about? I get very involved in my projects, as well as being involved in my children's lives and teaching them to be strong and stand up for what is right.

Have there been any big changes for you this year? The Vintage Nest is my newest adventure.

What is your greatest accomplishment? My children.

What are you thankful for? I am thankful for my husband, all five of my children and spending time with them, as well as the opportunity to start this business with their support.

Contact Jenn Anderson at 934-6800 or janderson@tcnpress.com.