By Jess Baker
This week, Warwick/Stanthorpe Today had the pleasure of catching up with DEBBIE-ANN WILMOT for a Q&A session. Debbie owns a boutique emporium in Stanthorpe – Gracious Giving and Jas-Sar-Jes – and is known by many across the Granite Belt for her friendly and upbeat nature. Here’s what Debbie had to say this week:
What is your favourite part of owning and operating Gracious Giving?
I love the interaction with customers and getting to know them. They are not just customers, they become friends.
What is the best gift you have been given?
My gorgeous little pug dog Lola-Belle.
What motivates you to work hard?
To see the smiles on my customers’ faces when they’re happy with their purchase. And to work hard for my family.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Butter chicken made by the other Debbie WILMOT.
Would you rather holiday in Hawaii or Alaska, and why?
Alaska – the beauty and excitement of the last frontier. The glaciers, the countryside, the beautiful towns.
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
1987. Just so I could give my mum one last hug and to tell her how much I love her before she passed away.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
My daily cappuccino.
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
That’s a hard one. Maybe Meryl Streep.
What was your first job?
Retail assistant at The Highway Store.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Fiercely protective of family.
