Lindia Daugherty

Name: Lindia Daugherty

Age: 62

Family: Husband, Mike; sons, Shawn Miller and Keary Miller; grandchildren, Kearsten and Ian.

City of residence: Maxwell

Occupation: Cosmetologist by trade, but 20 years ago I opened my boutique and my year-round Christmas store. I love Christmas and I try to buy what I think my customers will like. Most of all, I like seeing them every year.

Favorite aspect of the Christmas season: Decorating

Least favorite aspect of the Christmas season: Not having enough time.

Favorite holiday tradition: Christmas carols

What are your pre- and post-holiday routines? I start in October and it's Christmas all the way.

What is your favorite holiday dish? My sister's eggnog and hot-buttered rum.

Is there a dish that you always avoid? No. I wear it all on both hips.

What is your earliest memory about Christmas? My uncle being Santa.

What is your favorite memory of Christmas? My grandchildren.

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