Name: Donna King

Street: Chase Street        

Family: Husband Paul and son Ryan. Donna is also hosting an exchange student from Spain, named Xavier.

Occupation: Donna is trained as a fine artist, but has a career in advertising and graphic art. Her main focus is on figure drawing, and more recently she designed Macy’s displays. Donna teaches art classes and camps in Topsfield, an works part time catering. She also loves interior decorating. “Everything I do, I make it look nice and I love doing that”.

Hobbies:  Donna is a member of the Danvers Art Association and shows her work there. Donna likes to dance and participates in Zumba with her friend Betsy. Donna is passionate about yoga and goes to Bikram yoga regularly. “Bikram was in Boston last week and I went to see him, Bikram teaches you that if you take care of the body and mind, the spirit will follow.”

Favorite Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption and Castaway

Dream Vacation: “Beach, ocean, and happy people.”

Favorite Shop: Revival Consignment Shop

Favorite Eatery: I Pazzi

Favorite Place in Town: “In my screened-in porch drinking my coffee.”

How long have you lived in Danvers: 10 years

Why did you choose Danvers: "I didn’t choose Danvers. Paul was in the military and moved from place and place and he always said he wanted to end up back in Danvers” she said. “I had been here to visit and my first visit was actually during Danvers Family Festival."

Where will people see you around town: Nicole’s Nails, going in and out of Bikram Yoga, and window shopping at Lorraine Roy, where Donna admits “I always wanted to model their dresses."

What would you like to see changed in town: "I would love to re-design the banners in town. When I see the ones for Newburyport and Salem, they are so nice and the typography is great! I would love to volunteer to do that for Danvers!"