Meet Melinda, VP of product development and sourcing at Core Home.

What do you do when not working here at Core Home?
You can most likely find me at a yoga studio, on a run or eating and drinking delicious food and wine with friends.

When you were 7, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I adore animals and wanted to be a veterinarian...I was considering this career path till college and was even working as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic...somehow I ended up in business school and have luckily fallen into a career in sourcing and product development which I LOVE...still love animals too (as you can see from my pic)!

Would you prefer to be the tortoise or the hare?
Hands down the tortoise - I've learned through yoga that slow and steady wins in the long haul and provides a sense of calm through all the chaos life brings along the way.

What flavor ice cream would you be?
Ice cream is probably my favorite food ever and my favorite shop is Salt & Straw in Portland, OR - they have the most delicious, unusual flavors and if I had to pick, I'd be Coffee & Bourbon.

What is your favorite color?
It completely depends on my mood but I think green, orange and purple are the most reoccurring colors these days.

What is the last book you read?
Start with Why by Simon Sinek - it's such a great book for anyone who aspires to lead an impactful life in any capacity. Highly, highly recommend the book and his TED talk - How great leaders inspire action.

Core Bamboo’s Butler Cheese Set With Glass Dome were featured in the June 2013 issue of Redbook.

USA Weekend has included Core Bamboo in an article about Eco-conscience bamboo.

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Core Bamboo’s Comfort Stalk Slotted Spatula and Spoon were featured in the June 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine.