Name: Amy Gutierrez
Age: 48
Title: Founder, Sanctuaries Interior Design
Married/Single: Married…30 years and going strong!
Kids: One amazing daughter, a Corporate Marketing Manager and Licensed Attorney. She keeps me in the loop on trends and life in general.
City you live in: Scottsdale, AZ
A typical day in my life includes…construction sites, stunning showrooms and talking to others who are just as passionate about the design biz.
I was born…in Texas – a Southern girl through and through.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
is seeing hot air balloons in the am and gorgeous sunsets in the pm.
I’m listening to…
everything from Sting to Bruno Mars to New Orleans jazz.
My family…
is adventurous. Our son-in-law is the newest addition and is a perfect fit for our “up for anything” lifestyle.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my Grandma. She was a spitfire and always made me laugh!
One thing I cannot live without…
travel. This past summer, I traveled to Spain and Portugal, met friends in Cabo, saw a concert in Houston, spent a month in New Orleans and loved every minute of it.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a psychologist.
I’m inspired by…
different cultures. When you travel around the world and truly experience the passion and stories of others, it is a gift that never leaves you.
The one person who motivates me is…
my husband. He does more in one day than anyone I know and is always the first one to lend a helping hand.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
any realm of discrimination.
The perfect day would be…
dining on the sands of Fiji.
My first job was…
at our local movie theater.
My favorite escape…
is a weekend at the Royal Palms.
My life…
is spontaneous and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We live in Scottsdale and New Orleans…two polar opposites that teach me an appreciation for both serenity and a distinctly vibrant culture.
I’m currently working on…
a contemporary home in Carefree for a couple that collects modern art.
Always…
go the extra mile.
Never…
settle.
Favorite Quote…
“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” – E.B.White
Biggest Dream…
to always have options.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
impolite people.
