Hello! Meet Daphne Martinez! Daphne is a mom and wife first and foremost. She’s a dreamer and a doer and is the visionary who had a dream to turn an old, weathered home into The Favored Farmhouse, a farmhouse-styled boutique featuring a mixture of old and new items. The Favored Farmhouse boasts a nail tech, a lash tech, an essential oils specialist, jewelry, clothing, and all things home decor. They just celebrated their 3rd anniversary and are about ready to open up their new Coffee n Cream addition, featuring fresh baked pies from The Cow Path Bakery, and gourmet sodas!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband and I have four boys ranging in age from 24 to 11. We love to travel and have dinners around the table.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love the people and making everyone who walks through these doors to feel important. The connection is what this place is all about.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Michael’s Bistro and The Taco Shop.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been here since 1995.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mary Alvarado. She is so kind, and inspires you to be better just being in her presence.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
The Maldives to disconnect from our fast paced life for a bit.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Stand and Deliver is my favorite movie and The Voice is my favorite TV show.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Love hard, and be mindful.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d love to fully travel the world with my kids.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Either Al Green or Hillsong Worship.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Taco Shop. It’s where my parents went as kids, where I went as a kid and where I take my kids now!
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Joanna Gaines is someone I’d love to have lunch with and I’d take her to the Bistro.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that this town feels safe – that my kids always have familiar faces around them here.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I’d love to see our Farmhouse Coffee n Cream coffee shops all over town eventually.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Many people may not know that I love people, but I get nervous as hell when I’m talking to them.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Friday Harbor.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December is my favorite month and Christmas is my favorite holiday.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My hubs.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh bakes cookies and fresh cut grass.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Boys. Dinner around the table. Comfort.
If people want to connect with you, please share your link or contact info.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Favored-Farmhouse-198193540790899
