Meet the Plumettes


What are the Plumettes doing when they’re not at Plum? Let’s find out!

Dane, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Dané Bissell

When off of her yoga mat, Dané will head for hiking trails and mountains for outdoor adventure. Dané loves interior design, volunteering and keeping up with friends across the country.

Joan Basel, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Joan Basel

Joan, often called Joanie by friends and family, has lived on Bainbridge for 40 years. She loves spending time with her two daughters, five grandchildren and four grand dogs! Her free time is spent walking, golfing, knitting, gardening in her courtyard, and reading.

Katherine, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Katherine Hanson

Katherine enjoys exploring the trails of Bainbridge with her Sheltie, Sochi, and spending time in her garden. When not outside, she loves to try new recipes and cook for friends.


Kathy, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Kathy Connelly

Kathy keeps pretty busy with knitting—often doing sweater repairs, finishing and consultation for customers, and personal knitting projects as well as an occasional outfit for Plum Mouse. She also plays the viola with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and has been a member since 1983.

Leslie Krantz, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Leslie Krantz

Leslie is a former actress with a B.A. in Theatre and an M.F.A. in Drama. After pursuing theatre for a dozen years after graduating, she retired from acting to raise her three boys with her husband here on Bainbridge Island. She returned to the work force in 2017, obtaining jobs at Zamboanga (now closed) and then Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. She is thrilled to be a Plumette!

Marci Aguirre, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Marci Aguirre

Marci enjoys needlework, reading, music, biking, and walking along any of the Island waterfronts. Every day is spent enjoying life with her husband and cat, Hannah, and all the rest of her family.


Marilyn Wallace, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Marilyn Wallace

Born and raised in Southern California, Marilyn still has a little bit of that “California girl” in her but fully adopted the Pacific Northwest as her home as of 1983.  In her free time, Marilyn enjoys gatherings with family, a vigorous walk (preferably on a trail), a game of Pickleball, a good book, and a tasty cup of tea.

Monika Peterson, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Monika Peterson

Monika loves doing yoga, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is also the proud owner of a Sheltie, Greta.

Theresa Collier, Owner and Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Theresa Collier

Theresa loves creating in the kitchen, especially making desserts. She also enjoys spending time playing outside any time of the year.


Toni Schneider, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Toni Schneider

Toni enjoys gardening with her husband, Fred, along with walking and reading. She usually comes home from walks on the beach with stones in her pocket.


And, of course, Plum Mouse!

Plum Mouse, Plumette at Plum Bainbridge

Plum Mouse is a good sport, always up for tagging along on any of the Plumettes’ adventures. She’s traveled to South America, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and Mexico—but her heart is home at Plum. Follow Plum Mouse’s adventures on Instagram: #PlumMouse

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