Susan Martin and her husband, William, of Westchester, own Ceramic Art Cafe in La Grange where customers can paint mugs, plates or bowls and relax.
Q: How long have you been married?
A: We’ve been married for 47 years and we’ve lived in Westchester for 47 years.
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Q: How long have you owned the Ceramic Art Cafe?
A: 18 years
Q: How many children and grandchildren do you have?
A: We have three sons and five grandchildren.
Q: What did you do before owning the Ceramic Art Cafe?
A: I was a medical biller for 29 years.
Q: Why did you decide to get into this business?
A: I was tired of working in the house and I do rosemaling. It’s a Norwegian folk art. I’m half Norwegian. I went to Door County and took classes in it.
Q: What do you enjoy about this business?
A: The people are unbelievable. They don’t come in here to be entertained. They come in to relax. It’s so therapeutic.
Q: Do you do a lot of parties?
A: Seventy-five percent of our business is birthday parties.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: I’d say red. I love red. It’s a happy color. And I’m a Blackhawks fan and a Cubs fan.
Q: What’s an item on your bucket list?
A: To motorcycle ride in a side car from Chicago to Rockford or zip line.
Q: What is your pet peeve?
A: People who are disrespectful to others.
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
A: Put everyone at peace in this world.
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