tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71816552943412538892024-01-29T03:17:37.889-05:00Design VignettesTelling stories with designYvonne Blackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513727390357393110noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181655294341253889.post-61571016734076617752023-09-18T01:49:00.007-04:002023-10-31T21:13:03.232-04:00How to preserve flower memories<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/playing-with-flowers-online-course" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhuXyKCkb-TRjinFVa_JyvHUbhK2M8BsJlWJqX-WNlZua12oZSBmcMcaroVsU8iFLU7CLMeHzKgEQrz29aNA_FOB88xnSFqP8c9HphTk7FH6QS_RZfV-qv_QaPB5erYqGSgYB2qku1S-z9cHqiWiMaSzAafFt7J0I9hU4GdeJfY6d1mkljliW8jB6zTls/w400-h400/botanical%20artist%20yvonne%20blacker%20pressed%20flower%20art%20_effervesce.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>With my pressed floral work of art "Effervesce"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/effervesce-pressed-flower-art-image-by-yvonne-blacker-printed-on-matte-canvas-with-black-frame" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmdmEuagd6UrxhfONRyfcQsIgvBPUy7TzRXZjTYB7hGChaIWJpV5ZiTehFtBAz2BvvmlGkWWwwHRaEL_i6dJ6GYlXWxniuIDABn5PxBCw9oOkZc3DGCd1Cvc8d8rAVF1WY-XQnBCxgWcgtbLdoOdZhbAbC-USeDLq7T8QOi7TXSua1FL1Jokx_Jpt5EyE/w400-h400/Effervesce%20pressed%20flower%20art%20by%20Yvonne%20Blacker%20on%20white%20shiplap%20wall%20with%20farmhouse%20table.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been quite some time since I've posted on my design blog to share what I've been working on creatively, so here I am with a 2023 update!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll try my best to keep this brief since most of us now prefer short and sweet social media style captions over long form blog content. I get it, believe me, and I'm already impressed that you've even taken the time to visit me here, so thank you for that!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The photo of me above was taken in the fall of 2021, when I won an award for my pressed flower art titled "Effervesce" that I entered in the Lynnfield Art Guild fall art show. Receiving recognition was pretty exciting since this was my first real attempt at creating a mixed media piece using pressed flowers! The work features pressed hydrangeas, Queen Anne's Lace, and other blooms picked from my New England farmhouse style garden that I then applied to my original acrylic painting of a minimalist-style champagne coupe. A touch of gold glitter added just the right amount of sparkle and joy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Currently, this pressed flower piece is on display at the Reading, MA <a href="https://www.draw01867.org/" target="_blank">Draw01867 Art Walk</a> through October 1, 2023.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm72pKUzVoxlvG8h5MtX8kA9S6pxK5rlYsItx1zdV7sRRmsDYXCD295FIbfYfYN_J4IqtHABvmWbOFdimzmEu4GX0BszTENKiRXwJDWygn4uEkPHAlvNEyhHGQh-d-3_NzIWPTQbJkMce3uPE2tq2WNSih4KC_X5nyMCWsEriZbAuFjEVT1BS-tJy_9h5d/s4032/pressing%20blue%20hydrangeas%20yvonne%20blacker%20flower%20press.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm72pKUzVoxlvG8h5MtX8kA9S6pxK5rlYsItx1zdV7sRRmsDYXCD295FIbfYfYN_J4IqtHABvmWbOFdimzmEu4GX0BszTENKiRXwJDWygn4uEkPHAlvNEyhHGQh-d-3_NzIWPTQbJkMce3uPE2tq2WNSih4KC_X5nyMCWsEriZbAuFjEVT1BS-tJy_9h5d/w300-h400/pressing%20blue%20hydrangeas%20yvonne%20blacker%20flower%20press.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My first flower press!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir39YXq68zpE8tDbgPQAVhv076PSl8s-o3aUxFV4sv8xKXK7P_iWZMRvQD83NCpN_KMbs2edOJVoBpREH2egb9UkELNwkON5UPXr0hp7WV0SPBdhHYj8-Wkx_rgtH739SNPutS01-1aV2lDTXadrvmCrnivHXzGPtd-LghIAYgS8ec0KLgOAiERTpbvWDd/s1500/pressed%20bachelor's%20buttons%20by%20yvonne%20blacker.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir39YXq68zpE8tDbgPQAVhv076PSl8s-o3aUxFV4sv8xKXK7P_iWZMRvQD83NCpN_KMbs2edOJVoBpREH2egb9UkELNwkON5UPXr0hp7WV0SPBdhHYj8-Wkx_rgtH739SNPutS01-1aV2lDTXadrvmCrnivHXzGPtd-LghIAYgS8ec0KLgOAiERTpbvWDd/w400-h400/pressed%20bachelor's%20buttons%20by%20yvonne%20blacker.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>"Three Sisters" pressed cornflowers by Yvonne Blacker</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZWZ6p6xXyaU_BGvC3wK44RQwul0l2AYlsAfEHaj9V7OcrgQQMKmS2pyFHAjXirWRdE8yQg4IV9AAJpz2ZPQrO-mduk4bwjyjcAYU2a0ANfgvgZ8D2VYmVykD4O9-9Uk9znRExRw4UOIQV4ku4aFVXVWgz1dTbsOsDnSb1xq1MSA5XdnV_cyxg6sTOj7s/s3863/pressed%20rose%20and%20Japanese%20painted%20fern%20on%20mini%20canvas%20on%20easels_pair_YvonneBlacker_DuckPetals.com.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3863" data-original-width="2791" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZWZ6p6xXyaU_BGvC3wK44RQwul0l2AYlsAfEHaj9V7OcrgQQMKmS2pyFHAjXirWRdE8yQg4IV9AAJpz2ZPQrO-mduk4bwjyjcAYU2a0ANfgvgZ8D2VYmVykD4O9-9Uk9znRExRw4UOIQV4ku4aFVXVWgz1dTbsOsDnSb1xq1MSA5XdnV_cyxg6sTOj7s/w289-h400/pressed%20rose%20and%20Japanese%20painted%20fern%20on%20mini%20canvas%20on%20easels_pair_YvonneBlacker_DuckPetals.com.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>"Beauty within" pressed rose by Yvonne Blacker</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>and Japanese painted fern on tiny art canvas</i></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Where did I learn to press flowers?</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have studied online via several Zoom classes with <a href="https://www.modernpressedflower.com/" target="_blank">Modern Pressed Flower artist Tricia Paoluccio</a> whose botanical artistry inspired several pieces in the <a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2021-ready-to-wear/oscar-de-la-renta/slideshow/collection#1" target="_blank">fall 2021 Oscar de la Renta ready-to-wear collection</a>. One of those gowns was worn by fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour at the MET gala in 2021 and a long-sleeved mini dress was worn by Taylor Swift at the 63rd Annual Grammy's. Pretty cool, huh?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2ljohRm5gBLZRnewK4zQrIjh2y1VLHP3JwPhs-CdEX3bXz8rSM_bDvrfjODaQP8iR52S66Wwsm4zP51FjtaM9PF9OxoLWvMLzHBSvQZJr0_tzKnSpU-vofLYKfQCiwT9ZhhslGqGZ6t1jE9b9pZ4Skq5kE7FZ2xYvlzclPrFIyqOgdRPWyHgN3vw3h8E/s1500/flower%20press%20by%20Tricia%20Paoluccio%20photo%20yvonne%20blacker.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2ljohRm5gBLZRnewK4zQrIjh2y1VLHP3JwPhs-CdEX3bXz8rSM_bDvrfjODaQP8iR52S66Wwsm4zP51FjtaM9PF9OxoLWvMLzHBSvQZJr0_tzKnSpU-vofLYKfQCiwT9ZhhslGqGZ6t1jE9b9pZ4Skq5kE7FZ2xYvlzclPrFIyqOgdRPWyHgN3vw3h8E/w400-h400/flower%20press%20by%20Tricia%20Paoluccio%20photo%20yvonne%20blacker.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was able to purchase one of Tricia's hand-crafted flower presses and I still use it today to preserve my own backyard blooms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/tricia-paoluccio-oscar-de-la-renta-interview/" target="_blank">Read more about Tricia's flower pressing process here.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And since I work with fresh florals quite often as a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yvonnebvirtualevents/" target="_blank">virtual lifestyle host with Alice's Table</a> via the <b>1-800-flowers</b> brand (I have been an Alice's Table online educator since the summer of 2020), I have spent a lot of time saving the beautiful blooms that I often have on hand, using a number of different preservation methods.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/collections/honey-jar-dried-florals" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3883" data-original-width="2789" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl-t96lDuUiqwN_2QbzcTAutdj0fJRztxhZn3ig9P9d3uuEu2iCYV5g1WZyJtfzxUjFM1La89cOmOY8aGXkXe-vt6SVs7Fp7wtD8veOMv2XWiguAmnnTJwY6rU6PWnamcAretDhyS5EROYBuLEFobtUHfRoUTZROBOcPeyjRBk6q9Uy1wDd3DdK3ffEk1/w288-h400/red,%20white,%20and%20pink%20roses%20with%20moss%20in%20glass%20honeycomb%20jar_three_duckpetals.com.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dried roses in honeycomb shaped glass jars.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66Is5PXvwUsQBeqdBRo1NlP-ya2CG1tTOyR_PoSxd5lOKL1t1E5nAlrpvE_JCsQ1KAGbtlQIrkLoM-tE4j1yem_LiDudFrU3WTKgC1iP1jEo_EuPCfh2BugY9FvZUHUSp-0Ow4SOpNxbvcAMEzE-OoSfuJ5SMNgoTuvfIK9yHnM5fC2BaYCQAahoGoZ1U/s1500/preserved%20wedding%20flowers%20anemone%20ranunculus%20rose%20scabiosa%20snapdragon%20by%20yvonne%20blacker%20via%20duckpetals.com.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66Is5PXvwUsQBeqdBRo1NlP-ya2CG1tTOyR_PoSxd5lOKL1t1E5nAlrpvE_JCsQ1KAGbtlQIrkLoM-tE4j1yem_LiDudFrU3WTKgC1iP1jEo_EuPCfh2BugY9FvZUHUSp-0Ow4SOpNxbvcAMEzE-OoSfuJ5SMNgoTuvfIK9yHnM5fC2BaYCQAahoGoZ1U/w400-h400/preserved%20wedding%20flowers%20anemone%20ranunculus%20rose%20scabiosa%20snapdragon%20by%20yvonne%20blacker%20via%20duckpetals.com.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Preserved favorite flowers from a bride's bouquet.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Arrangement composed by Yvonne Blacker</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Learn how to create forever flowers with me!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will be sharing some of my floral preserving techniques in my upcoming virtual "get creative" course that I am offering via my New England farmhouse inspired e-commerce shop <a href="https://www.duckpetals.com/" target="_blank">Duck Petals</a>. The class is called <b>"Playing with Flowers"</b> and you are invited to join me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Topics will include how to preserve special occasion blooms, how to work with dried flowers to create permanent botanical art, and tips on creating pressed flower compositions with confidence.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've made quite a few pressed wedding flower bouquet pieces over the past few years, so I will also be sharing my personal experience with that special memory preserving process.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/playing-with-flowers-online-course" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="2112" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SVjh5Zaz_wK_mbiq_SI4bpXHHPjALeGNw49O7TaXar6X_nfwfLimPhGx0hf1DePUSWWz41ylCDj9Bs77IRPvcR5x0stJibkmOCU0f_Dbkw5MbjAwY2nv66_HDkLd7YGNkidIzo9einkTr7x_XLITKFc45jipJWb0jnfmPvKXGN_GXgESb42L71DYUwMk/w400-h250/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-18%20at%201.31.24%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Want to play with flowers following my lead? <a href="https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/playing-with-flowers-online-course" target="_blank">Enroll here!</a> Course begins on November 11, 2023.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Blogger discount code to shop DuckPetals.com!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>And for reading this far, I'm sharing a special discount code if you'd like to shop DuckPetals.com. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfQLe9px9WNnRBgovuiWiWJOWVe8dSbTNzRYZ3jUIe4DvieGKJd0YT4duC7tGDIZ9nZCcMI1EgLzxUgJUGxnEDy9y2v0OQGkGDWyNxPM25xkcqwi8Y8j_UjNIEy_rRc_5i-HYxcANBlvZuETajpzEapiw-biqyD_5Qg03olT9U1DhVchFIN3j3bFYeDBk/w300-h400/sunflower%20bouquets%20in%20white%20container%20Yvonne%20Blacker.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Yvonne Blackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513727390357393110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181655294341253889.post-35861015829493932362020-09-22T20:46:00.001-04:002020-09-22T20:50:18.339-04:00How to Create an Online Course<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirD_hWYrF1Wx2XyNMLDkTWotyl4LADIDbFBvt9omMFIwuDsMj-C2Tra0g4YU0Zk4gDjpE5pQRdY6iGEmCXWErDBq16PKmv9BuOLtAfIWn-PXx1Jetkwa02VrKwb6LrEE3lO456VXBOfxbT/s2048/Infant+Concierge+online+doula+website.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1823" data-original-width="2048" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirD_hWYrF1Wx2XyNMLDkTWotyl4LADIDbFBvt9omMFIwuDsMj-C2Tra0g4YU0Zk4gDjpE5pQRdY6iGEmCXWErDBq16PKmv9BuOLtAfIWn-PXx1Jetkwa02VrKwb6LrEE3lO456VXBOfxbT/w400-h356/Infant+Concierge+online+doula+website.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When past <a href="https://minimarketing2go.com/projects/" target="_blank">marketing clients</a> come to me with a fresh new idea for their business, I quickly become as excited as they are! ✨</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After working together last year on a complete logo rebrand and website launch, post-partum doula Heather Magill of <a href="https://infantconcierge.com/" target="_blank">Infant Concierge</a> was ready to add a virtual component to her infant and parent wellness offerings, so that she could continue to support as many new parents as possible during this challenging period of social distancing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ThqOGX-ibsYEp2jjoZ2HUpzX7MlXibjyC3VGeklgIwPGAvs5grQvRhtCIwP1q1foHGF6dluAin64uy038AP346RNjXXhGI6dnTvZOoYbn2a9SFaRC9AijZE-sgpVTITNYMBl9UNIpygC/s1080/infantconcierge_VIPmama_podia.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ThqOGX-ibsYEp2jjoZ2HUpzX7MlXibjyC3VGeklgIwPGAvs5grQvRhtCIwP1q1foHGF6dluAin64uy038AP346RNjXXhGI6dnTvZOoYbn2a9SFaRC9AijZE-sgpVTITNYMBl9UNIpygC/w400-h400/infantconcierge_VIPmama_podia.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To help Heather launch her online community group for <b>“VIP Mamas,”</b> I assisted her in ...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">👉 setting up her <a href="https://infantconcierge.podia.com/" target="_blank">branded virtual platform on Podia</a> to act as a storefront for her product offers</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHZ6_NN5ereUZ4pEO7fQhFWtGnNYD-GwJ5In13i6dwy6kaohW0r_Jb7CfJDYuH3sxVUGwS1n03uPcQrID8CqhQvTcO4Tl-hd0uSS7JTJY0iNozdbIpwjT7nZtJD1xBCp5BWI8YrOXmzmF/w400-h400/online+new+mom+community+via+Infant+Concierge.png" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;" width="400" /></span></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">👉 creating a series of branded graphics to share <a href="https://www.instagram.com/infantconcierge/?hl=en" target="_blank">on social media</a> to support the launch of her new virtual membership</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">👉 polishing up the downloadable PDF of her multi-page <a href="https://infantconcierge.podia.com/vip-mamas-investment-guide" target="_blank">free membership guide</a> that she start</span>ed in <a href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank">Canva</a> and I finished to follow her established branding</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFeVLoEcPMUzAF10u4UNVdKyJnXSZGG56y6BbEsMEtcoByMvuNoZZUMSz5x8-rOAD_ZaOKmzy7881YXZyDAbNQ4w3kO6rguzRcppV141AQn4QIoefcNw_EXpabEISHrzjdSNz3k68PHtET/s1080/Infant+Concierge+VIP+Mama+Community.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFeVLoEcPMUzAF10u4UNVdKyJnXSZGG56y6BbEsMEtcoByMvuNoZZUMSz5x8-rOAD_ZaOKmzy7881YXZyDAbNQ4w3kO6rguzRcppV141AQn4QIoefcNw_EXpabEISHrzjdSNz3k68PHtET/w400-h400/Infant+Concierge+VIP+Mama+Community.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Now Heather has social media content available to use for her future social media posts as well as in her Infant Concierge newsletters.</div></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Check out her now open for business <a href="https://infantconcierge.podia.com/" target="_blank">Infant Concierge storefront here.</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiG3opPX6IB0rCHJSNE3H5Pt-qy7DI0_To-Ok2-e8o1Yi-vZaiFBbURajT-y_wBE7e6vy7jKxzLa9kLoLLKH0ImoeMb24yvSf1BVXjYA3Rb2CrFYxP6A9tDm9xFEIghp41xj1xF_dzYPtN/s1786/Infant+Concierge+bio+on+Podia.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1786" data-original-width="1424" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiG3opPX6IB0rCHJSNE3H5Pt-qy7DI0_To-Ok2-e8o1Yi-vZaiFBbURajT-y_wBE7e6vy7jKxzLa9kLoLLKH0ImoeMb24yvSf1BVXjYA3Rb2CrFYxP6A9tDm9xFEIghp41xj1xF_dzYPtN/w319-h400/Infant+Concierge+bio+on+Podia.png" width="319" /></a></div><div style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Do you have an idea for a virtual product or online membership, but need creative support to make it happen?<br /><br /><br />Email me at yvonne@minimarketing2go.com to discuss how you can get your idea launched and ready to share with your desired audience without the stress of having to know how to do it all on your own!<br /><br /><br />Curious to learn more about the power behind the Podia platform?<br /><br /><br />This week, from September 24-26, Podia will be hosting <a href="https://www.podia.com/create?via=yvonne" target="_blank">Create 2020</a>, a 3-day free virtual event featuring inspiring content creators who can answer all your questions! </span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqZx8eLa1qyvxW1x4xEfgqqyjpXdPfo2ZHWvV47VR4StoCMOOp-KIoZKxxrtioV10jX9XO2utSdUKkA2uErM4czhgggVBDtbFX9f53Cc8wOvn-JLSBQR0rfHvUwvD6Gqv6Gn19DKdDqLl/s2784/Screen+Shot+2020-09-22+at+8.40.04+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="2784" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqZx8eLa1qyvxW1x4xEfgqqyjpXdPfo2ZHWvV47VR4StoCMOOp-KIoZKxxrtioV10jX9XO2utSdUKkA2uErM4czhgggVBDtbFX9f53Cc8wOvn-JLSBQR0rfHvUwvD6Gqv6Gn19DKdDqLl/w400-h129/Screen+Shot+2020-09-22+at+8.40.04+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><i>What’s on the virtual schedule ...</i><br /><br /><br />> Hands-on workshops led by 10 veteran entrepreneurs (<a href="https://www.podia.com/create?via=yvonne" target="_blank">check out the roster here)</a></span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />> Honest conversations about what it really takes to be a successful creator, plus how to make it happen</span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />> A Create-a-thon where you put insights into action and build a digital product in a day</span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I have been hosting online courses on Podia for some time now, and am really happy with how I have been able to serve more clients – remotely – with this easy to set up virtual option!</span></div><div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82);"><br /></span></div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHgOIgFc9_J5yaX9gD4wq0PaQ69KOsFpOKInsEcrqthQLgRBq-Qau1J61wKWe6u6MHkB10X62hgPN4zAKXenfJTpNTMZ66EeDC4mNXgRKYQzYEE8NxeVxqAjqA1EwE02pD01OxQPPyPD7/s2048/minimarketing2go+instagram+story+and+canva.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="2048" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHgOIgFc9_J5yaX9gD4wq0PaQ69KOsFpOKInsEcrqthQLgRBq-Qau1J61wKWe6u6MHkB10X62hgPN4zAKXenfJTpNTMZ66EeDC4mNXgRKYQzYEE8NxeVxqAjqA1EwE02pD01OxQPPyPD7/w400-h271/minimarketing2go+instagram+story+and+canva.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82);"><br /></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82);">Find my </span><a href="https://minimarketing2go.podia.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82);">content creation online trainings here.</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://minimarketing2go.podia.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82);"><br /></a><span>With online learning being the new normal, now is the time to take advantage of a captive audience!</span></span></p></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Are you ready to start teaching what you know? Let<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">’</span>s chat!</span></p></span><span><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></span></div></div>Yvonne Blackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513727390357393110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181655294341253889.post-22399005660766854752020-08-25T23:58:00.002-04:002020-08-26T00:17:59.795-04:00Blooms Make the Room <p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alicestable.com/events/blooms-make-the-room-with-housse-studio_1596290142" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Blooms Make the Room" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgKa7uda98EdigiFrgUpyZ2x8iSUf4oY6zJbpL-NmRzx5Xx-pjzJPDb-hbaEVHVB8Z9ZtrBxYpmAUxRRH4hG_94ho_QfOMHrvyyTlPpvKCjPVpznS7ZzqPKG_QYtNZbgnmZ5W96BgfZ7F/w400-h400/HousseStudio_AlicesTable_Sunflowers.png" title="sunflower arrangement" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-large;">I’m super excited for this upcoming VIRTUAL flower arranging workshop event that I am co-hosting with my fabulous artist designer friend Annie Damphousse of <a href="https://www.houssestudio.com/" target="_blank">Housse Studio</a>!</span></span></p><p><span face=""><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmtA2GGgwcE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1126" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiSODPz3n8uMdC-Zq3BIuZ-R3XFlVDFrV_UgE6-jrDyXtZ-koxoS1RXGzzCpFpCxAkxh4qvs7W4yxFJ1OMdu4JzW8ZGK1fJcobIkzh_LTfgZsWZ_b5QoKzpgsb5vLgEnbcOXXI7Fr4mMX/w410-h398/sunflowers_AnnieDamphousse.png" width="410" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "minion pro"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "minion pro"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alicestable.com/host/profile/yvonne-blacker" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEyfyklII4T1CjJsoMcV-ED8QSc0TCJk9Hvuafiy5rRaLwuO9-rGXvrvGmPylTdIABgvdWADe4BXv6D-PqAWnCIHTXlRxSSglG7_-HS20NzikjHDFsXbnSlm2MttoDnsLh9-qJ4xMDYom/w328-h328/YvonneBlacker_AlicesTable.jpg" width="328" /></a></span></i></div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "minion pro"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Anyone is welcome to join us – virtually – on Sept. 10th at 1pm!!!</span></i></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "minion pro"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "minion pro"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Along with getting bunches of farm fresh flowers from <a href="https://alicestable.com/host/profile/yvonne-blacker" target="_blank">Alice's Table</a> delivered right to your door to create a beautiful sunflower filled floral arrangement AT HOME – <i>I will be teaching this part via a private Zoom link</i> – attendees will also get a SNEAK PEEK inside Annie’s studio where she creates original works of art from paintings to textile designs to custom commissioned home goods (her new designer-inspired pillow collections are<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>gorgeous!)</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "minion pro"; 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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a sneak peek of what’s planned for our new farmhouse sunroom <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BoiboT4gRWb/?taken-by=yblacker">(full story on Instagram).</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />When you represent a company that</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s been given the prestigious title of a “Black Swan” business because of its ability to disrupt an entire industry (think Apple, Google and Amazon),</span><span style="font-size: large;"> then you can feel pretty confident that </span><span style="font-size: large;">you’re</span><span style="font-size: large;"> on a meaningful career path.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://yblacker.myrandf.com/Pages/About/Company">Rodan + Fields skincare</a> – which is now a billion dollar brand and the number one selling skincare in the United States – has been called a Black Swan for years. I love being able to represent this amazing company, which is based solely on a social selling business model, by simply sharing these transformative products with others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While R+F treats us to lots of fabulous incentive gifts, there are times when Independent Consultants want to recognize their teams for specific goals that have been achieved. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While searching online for gift items that would have special meaning for my own R+F tribe, I came across the <a href="https://bit.ly/2pFW8XW">Swarovski line of Black Swan jewelry</a> shown above. How perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Swarovski brand is known for its luxurious gift items that feature crystal cut creations. Along with their Black Swan icon based jewelry, I found a number of other potential gifts that would add a sparkle to any R+F consultants eye ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When one of your R+F team members top selling product is <a href="https://yblacker.myrandf.com/Shop/Enhancements">Rodan + Fields Lash Boost</a>, this would be a spectacular reward.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When your team has earned an incentive trip to a sunny destination, a pair of sparkly black Diva shades would be a fabulous way to say </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">Your business is shining bright, girl!</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The team I joined when I started my R+F journey over 2 years ago (Team Moxie) has a butterfly as its mascot. These rose gold strand earrings with multi-colored butterflies (in the same colors as our product lines, Soothe, Reverse, Unblemish, and Redefine) totally says </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">R+F team</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to me. How pretty would they be worn at a gala event during the next Rodan + Fields convention scheduled in New Orleans this coming September? Officially on my wish list! </span></div>
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Are you tired of investing in complicated skincare products that don</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">t make a visible difference? Are you looking for real results like Colette</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s above? If you want to change how your skin looks and feels, whether you</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, then this post is for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I’ve been using Rodan + Fields skincare products for over two years now – first as a customer and then as a Consultant – and I’m so happy with the difference they’ve made!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started using the products at a point when my skin was acting overly sensitive, was very dry, and just didn</span><span style="font-size: large;">’t look good in general. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Nothing seemed to help improve its condition and I thought I would just have to accept my aging skin (I was 47 at the time). Since committing to a daily R+F skincare routine, my complexion has consistently improved over time. It no longer flares up, it</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s smooth, firm, and has a healthy radiance. As a Consultant, I</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">ve watched my happy customers experience similar results. And at 50 years of age (getting very real here) I feel as if my skin looks better now than it has in years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may wonder which of Rodan + Fields life-changing skincare products are the best to start with, when there seems like there are so many to choose from? </span><span style="font-size: large;">Today I want to share my top 5 Rodan </span><span style="font-size: large;">+ Fields </span><span style="font-size: large;">favorites with you. These products WILL transform your skin. People will notice the difference. And you will fall in love with R+F like so many others have, </span><span style="font-size: large;">but first you need to try them for yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if I told you that rolling a bunch of tiny micro-needles across your face and neck area for just one minute a day could significantly change the firmness and overall texture of your skin? Would you try it if I told you it doesn</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">t actually hurt? </span><span style="font-size: large;">The AMP MD roller is the essential add-on tool to improve how the multi-med therapy products from Rodan + Fields work. This </span><span style="font-size: large;">patented, </span><span style="font-size: large;">hand-held roller creates tiny channels in the top layer of the skin which then allow the next application of product to sink deeper into the tissue. The micro-abrasive action signals the body to send collagen to repair the rolled area. More collagen means plumper, younger looking skin! </span><span style="font-size: large;">The roller works especially well on the fine lines around the lips (add <a href="https://yblacker.myrandf.com/Shop/Product/AALS060">Lip Renewing Serum</a> for even more improvement), to firm up the skin on the neck, and to improve the appearance of the forehead, brow, and decollete. Regular use on troubled areas can help to even out scarring. Some users even swear by the AMP MD system to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks (although this particular use has not been clinically tested in the RF labs). That</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s a lot of benefits for just one minute of self care each night! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since Rodan + Fields launched Lash Boost in October of 2016, it has been receiving rave reviews! The after photos really speak for themselves (see mine below). With just one thin swipe of this lash nourishing serum (rich with keratin, biotin, and peptides) on the top lash line each night, lashes start to look noticeably longer, fuller, and even darker in just a couple of weeks. After 4 weeks they really start to pop, and after 8 weeks or more they are show stopping! Add your favorite mascara and the results are pretty dramatic. RF Lash Boost serum even works on helping to fill in sparse brows. Many of my customers who used to love lash extensions, are now much happier seeing the growth of their own natural lashes. They also love that Lash Boost is much less time consuming to apply and they no longer have to schedule costly maintenance appointments. If you love the look of long, lush lashes, you need to give Lash Boost a try! 60 day money back satisfaction guaranteed. </span></div>
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Yvonne Blackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513727390357393110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181655294341253889.post-68640308371501322392017-05-07T21:48:00.000-04:002017-05-08T12:04:13.785-04:00One Room Challenge: Reflections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to laugh at this photo, which is the first </span><span style="font-size: large; text-size-adjust: auto;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">selfie</span><span style="font-size: large; text-size-adjust: auto;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I ever took! I didn’t know at the time that it was possible to turn the camera view around on my iPhone. Instead I took it facing the mirror! I was heading out – in apparently my favorite black blazer <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2017/04/one-room-challenge-hanging-in-my-closet.html">(see my post from week 3) </a>– to celebrate a night on the town in New York with my <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/02/brizo-wu-departure-from-ordinary.html">Brizo Blogger 19</a> friends. This classic black blazer (by Tahari) along with my favorite faux zebra fur purse will be hanging in my new master closet very soon. </span><span style="font-size: large;">If not for the motivation that comes with a 6 week deadline courtesy the One Room Challenges set forth by Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home,</a> I</span><span style="font-size: large; text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">m not sure I would ever get our renovation projects done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most important elements for this third floor under the eaves master closet will be the addition of light. I am thinking that LED lighting will be our best bet, either in the hanging rods themselves or intentionally placed throughout. A large floor mirror with side lights or an LED light-up over-the-door mirror will also help to make this space feel larger than it is. And if space allows, I will also add a small mirrored bureau for accessory storage. Below are the options that I</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">m considering to address these lighting and reflection needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You have no idea how excited I will be to have this walk in master closet completed! Come back next week to see my final reveal! I hope it will look as good as I imagine : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I imagine that getting up each morning to be greeted by a well organized closet must be pure bliss! Having one go-to location to find everything needed to start the day is what I am most looking forward to once my <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> One Room Challenge Master Closet project is complete. We are getting close, so this week I am presenting my chosen selections for my closet design plan. All wish list items below are from <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm">The Container Store.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love love love these acrylic hangers! And the linen storage boxes are just the right neutral colored solution for my space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">m not 100% sure on the overall size of this shoe storage option (do I really need to store my shoes in two different directions to fit them in the designated area?) I plan to visit my local Container Store and check it out in person to see if it works (yes, will probably take my shoes off and try it out in the aisles!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you see the movie </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">Joy</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano? It was a great story about the woman who invented these extra thin, non-slip velvet covered hangers (along with her first and less glamorous invention, The Miracle Mop). I love entrepreneur stories and I know that I will love seeing the word JOY every time I select my outfit of the day. Scenes from this movie were actually filmed in my hometown, North Reading, Massachusetts. The photo collage above includes a selfie of my friend and I, taken </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">on location</span><span style="font-size: large;">” after the filming was complete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like that Joy</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s hangers can be doubled up with an add-on hook. As we say in Boston, that</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s wicked smart : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this naturally woven, water hyacinth laundry basket is simply beautiful. I love the size, shape and texture. Perfection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years I have had the pleasure to attend some really fun events and meet some pretty cool fashion and design icons as a result of this little blog. When I posed with legendary interior designer and fashion maven Iris Apfel in 2009 at her </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">Rare Bird of Fashion</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> exhibit that I was covering as a blogger, I had no idea just how iconic she truly was – Iris is a master at remaining relevant even when what is fashionable comes and goes (have you seen her latest jewelry collection for HSN, put forth in her 90s no less?) Her words of wisdom spoken that evening seem fitting to me today, as I look at the clothes hanging in my closet, wondering which pieces will make the cut to hang out in my new master closet when my One Room Challenge project is complete (halfway mark already!) And yes, I still have clothes in my closet dating back to the year 2009! How does this happen???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think the reason I have a difficult time letting go of outfits from my past is because many of them have special memories attached to them. Do I still wear these clothes? Some of them, yes. I<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span>m just now realizing that only yesterday I wore the black jacket in the photo above to work and then out to dinner with friends! Other pieces have not been worn as frequently over the years, and to be completely honest some may not even still fit me, but they do still have a special place in my heart. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When I look at them patiently waiting on their hangers, I<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span>m reminded of times that were definitely outside of my normal routine. Times that were </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">pinch me</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> moments. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Below are my top 10 outfits that I just can<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span>t seem to part with ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Black and gold zig zag dress with black ribbon bow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Jewel toned wrap dress with braided leather belt.</span></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/05/jonathan-adler-studio-blogfest2013-part.html">Jonathan Adler NY Studio Party, Blogfest</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Classic gray pencil skirt with royal blue ruched top.</span></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/06/lunch-with-hgtv-blogfest-2013-part-4.html">Twinning with Thom Felicia at Blogfest</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Ikat patterned fitted shift dress (with pockets!) </span></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/09/final-pics-from-york-show-house.html">York Show House Ocean Inspired Teen Bath</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Chevron patterned macrame-overlay dress.</span><br />
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2014/04/california-cool-blogtourla-revisited.html">Meeting design celeb Kelly Wearstler via BlogTourLA</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Silk ombre-colored dress with animal print vintage scarf.</span></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-nursery-design-in-detail.html">My ode to motherhood ... wearing vintage scarf from my grandmother.</a></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-nursery-design-in-detail.html">The Summer Nursery at Tapley Hall // photo credit: Eric Roth</a></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/05/fairy-tale-event.html">My first design show ...</a></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/05/fairy-tale-event.html">A Fairy Tale Event, May 2009</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Black lace and sequined cocktail dress with cowl neck.</span></div>
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<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2014/08/glen-magna-show-house-after-photos.html">My last design show ...</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Classic grey sheath dress from Calvin Klein</span></div>
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BlogTourLA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yblacker/?hl=en">instagram photo</a> with designers</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Two-toned dress: black asymmetrical top over white skirt. </span></div>
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More recently ... my consultant trip to Vegas with Rodan + Fields.</div>
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Hanging with some favorite characters <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yblacker/?hl=en">snap via Instagram.</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you had a chance to see the latest Lego movie? Even Batman has a closet full of costumes that chronicle his personal career journey over the years (and he was quite attached to his wardrobe favorites, too, I must add). </span><span style="font-size: large;">Fashion has the power to transform. To create confidence. To provide super hero like protection as we face the world outside. It</span><span style="font-size: large; text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s accessible armour, and on our best days it can be really</span><span style="font-size: large;"> FUN! So for now, I will be holding onto some of these rare occasion costumes and will be finding a special spot in my new closet for them, although I will be more than happy to add something new to my fashion mix when the next opportunity presents itself. I recently decided to give <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/11700087?sod=w&som=c">Stitch Fix</a> a try, so I am hoping that helps me to break out of my fashion comfort zone a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So just how is my ORC makeover going? I don<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span>t have much progress to show this week unfortunately, which is why I resorted to taking a good look at what I plan to move into the new space and ended up going down this memory lane rabbit hole of blogger fashion. I have, however, found a great way to get rid of unwanted items (I promise to try hard to find some!) My town has set up a few collection bin sites for clothing, shoes, purses, linens, fabrics, even stuffed animals. The money from donated textiles will benefit our school system (they will all be properly recycled). Now I can get rid of even my oldest fashions and worn to death shoes and not worry that they will end up unused or unwanted in some donation bin or landfill. If I was really motivated, I would try to sell the better items online, but I just don<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">’</span>t have it in me. I</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">d much rather bag them, drop them off, and move on (unless you see something you like here : ) Only my true favorites will be allowed to move up to the new closet. Once it is done. Please let it get done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">One week into the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> One Room Challenge and this is where my master closet project is at: the hot mess stage. Not much pretty to show, but this behind-the-walls-view means that progress is being made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />The new closet is roughly 5 feet wide at one end and then narrows to 4 feet wide at the other end with jogs created by the adjacent master bath. The overall length of the closet will be just over 14 feet long – which is great – but the slanted hip roof causes the height of the wall on the shortest side to be less than 4 feet tall (so this wall is only good for tops, skirts, and pants folded on hangers) while the opposite wall is about 8 feet high. The far end of the closet will be for long dresses (fortunately I don’t have a lot of these in my wardrobe!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I vaguely remember my mom having a very similar shaped closet in our home growing up. It was large enough to get lost in as a kid. I used to love going in there and checking out all of her outfits (many that she made with her Singer sewing machine). It was the 70s and she did have a lot of long dresses and pant suits in her closet, so I guess it might have been a bit taller on the back wall than mine will be. </span><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite part of visiting her closet was peeking inside a huge black steamer trunk that she had in there (seriously, how big was this closet??) Inside the trunk was where she stored the patterns and fabrics that she used to sew outfits for herself, for me and my two sisters, and then later to make doll clothes and quilts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do happen to have a couple of large black steamer trunks handy that I found on the side of the road a couple of years ago. If there is room, I will be adding one to my closet, too : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How are the other One Room Challenge participants doing on their week two? Check out the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/4/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-2">guest participants here</a> and the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/4/one-room-challenge-spring-2017-week-2">sponsored designers here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s time to finish our master closet design project, and what better motivation than signing up to participate in the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/">Calling It Home</a> One Room Challenge! Above is my dream closet mood board along with a photo of the carpet that we will put on the floor of this walk in space that runs the full length of our four square Colonial farmhouse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I always say, our house may look big, but really it’s just tall. The third floor attic that we transformed into our master bedroom is large enough to include a decent sized room, a modest sized full bath, and a walk in closet that spans the width of the house and has been on the back burner for far too long. Truth be told, I am looking forward to the day when I can move all of my party dresses upstairs from my second floor office closet (who am I kidding, I am starting a fresh wardrobe with all new clothes once this project is ever completed!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come back next week to see our layout plan for this time-to-get-it-done new and functional space. In the meantime, check out the other <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/4/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-1">guest participants</a> who are committing to accomplishing at least one of their home renovating dream projects over the next 6 weeks. Will you be one of them?</span></div>
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<i>Ahh St. Germaine, my favorite! How cute is this picnic with adult beverages to go? I loved this colorful and creative window display that I recently saw in the plaza that houses my new Rodan + Fields by appointment only salon space. Have you seen it?</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow, it has been awhile since I have stopped by to post here on Design Vignettes! When I first started this blog in 2009, I was a stay-at-home mom, looking for a creative outlet to share my love for all things design. For those of you who have followed my journey, I have traveled a varied career path since then, definitely not a straight line, but always with the goal to make a living and build a business doing what I love (if you want the unabridged version of the story, pour yourself a drink – Prosecco with a splash of St. Germaine perhaps? – and open up some past posts ... maybe grab a bottle or two as it will take awhile to go through them all ; )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flash forward to July of 2015 when I was introduced to the opportunity of representing the Rodan </span><span style="font-size: large;">+ Fields premium skincare brand ...</span></div>
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<i>J</i><i>ust a glimpse of my Rodan + Fields skincare consultant journey. </i></div>
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<i>The photo above – </i><i>taken during R+F convention, October 2016 – features the companies two founding dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields (who first found success with their launch of Proactiv) and standing by my side my long time friend, Leah Guimont, who first introduced me to the Rodan + Fields brand.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I liked most about R+F, besides how amazing the products made my skin look and feel, was that this was a business I could build in my spare time. I didn’t have to work 40 hours a week, didn’t have to travel, didn’t have to invest a lot of money, and I could get up and running with <a href="https://yblacker.myrandf.com/">my own product website</a> plus virtual training with the click of the button (oh, and I paid $45 to enroll as an Independent Consultant, although I truly wish I had signed on with one of the large product-filled business building kits to take advantage of the special discount). And while this business model is based on e-commerce and virtual sales, early on I knew that I wanted to set up a space outside of my home where I could show the products to others while training new consultants on how to become a brand rep for Rodan + Fields.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I guess a part of me really just wanted a room of my own that I could decorate as I wished, and always have it look exactly the same way as when I left it. That is how I became a “by appointment only” salon owner at Salons by JC. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I opened my R+F salon space (Suite 29) in mid-November of 2016, I have had a number of open house events, have met with and trained new R+F consultants, and have been introduced to the many other talented salon stylist neighbors who are all running their own businesses, in their own ways, in their own spaces. It is a high-energy place to be, with a constant buzz of stylists and clients sharing stories while tending to the much needed ritual of self care (services offered range from cuts and colors, to waxing, to massage, to nail care, to micro-blading, to extensions, and more). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The concept of Salons by JC is to provide independent beauty industry professionals a way to run their businesses without having to manage all the overhead that typically comes with salon ownership. There is a concierge service at the front of the building and once inside there are dozens of suites for rent. I am so happy to have one of them! </span></div>
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<i>Just some of the salon owners at Salons by JC (with room for more!)</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above is my vision board for my salon space that I shared during the One Room Challenge last fall. Below is the </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">before</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> photo. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I realized that I never did show my </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">after</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> photos, which is why I am finally taking the time to write this post!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many items in my space have been repurposed from design shows that I have participated in over the years that I have been holding onto ever since. It’s so nice to have found a home for them! The </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">You are beautiful!</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> slogan (and movement) was initiated by an artist that I follow online. Links to these stories and spaces are at the end of this post.</span></div>
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<i>Rodan + Fields gifts to go that I offered during a holiday shopping event.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing I have learned from being a part of this new industry – social selling – is that the key is to show up, whether that means scheduling appointments (I would like to do more of this), reaching out to existing customers (have enjoyed doing this since I started), or inviting others to give this brand – and business opportunity – a try (how about YOU??!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Setting personal business goals is great, but taking the action necessary to yield the best results is required for true success. My plan is to show up even more in my salon space, which I have found has helped me to show that I take my R+F business seriously. There are women and men who have grown amazing businesses with Rodan + Fields. Some have retired from their day jobs, and others use R+F to add to their mix of offerings while supplementing their income. For me, it has been a way to remain creative, market a brand I love and trust, and help others to improve their skin – and their lives – all while earning enough to cover my own product usage and business expenses while growing something bigger for down the road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have been thinking about a new chapter for yourself, or have been wondering how to add additional revenue to your beauty industry business without adding additional hours to your day, I’d love to help start you on your own R+F journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whether you are local to Boston or are located states or even countries away (we are in Canada now and will be launching in Australia in May of this year) I’d be happy to share what I know with you. Email me at yblacker@verizon.net to learn more or visit my product or business opportunity pages (links below).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I really love about this virtual skincare business is that it provides each independent consultant with the tools needed for success: from an easy to navigate website, to great marketing materials, </span><span style="font-size: large;">to complete order fulfillment, </span><span style="font-size: large;">to comprehensive online training, to private facebook support groups with other consultants who end up as friends. It truly is a brilliant business model – I am so glad it was presented to me – it really has been a blessing and a gift. If you would like to meet some of my R+F friends in person, we will be hosting an opportunity event mid April at a local restaurant. Reach out to me for a personal invite. Would love to have you join us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to share this sneak peek of my Salon Suite Makeover! Since I technically started this One Room Challenge over (so sorry, new laundry room plans!) during Week 5, I am a bit behind everyone else. I did, however, make progress over the past week including having the existing hair dressers sink/cabinet unit removed, then painting the peachy/biege walls a crisp and perfect White Gallery from Sherwin Williams HGTV Home collection available at Lowe’s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband, who ripped out the sink unit, also installed a wall mount porcelain sink along with a gorgeous polished chrome lav faucet from the Brizo RSVP collection. Above the sink we hung a sleek coordinating mirror that features a sexy curved silhouette. My favorite part of the RSVP collection is the Swarovski crystal finial on the faucet. It<span style="text-align: center;">’</span>s just the right touch of glam for this new salon suite space where I will be working <a href="https://yblacker.myrandf.com/">my Rodan + Fields</a> skincare consultation business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the room is not 100% complete yet, I did host my first one-on-one consultant training over the weekend. It was so nice to have a professional space designated for this purpose! We were able to go over a lot of my guest consultant’s questions on how to place orders, and how to run her business independently. For me, investing in my financial future will always take precedence over completing the laundry, so I am really happy to have switched gears this time around! This week I will be adding the finishing touches to this space, so please return to <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2017/04/my-salon-space-reveal.html">see the final reveal.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well as is my typical ORC style (<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2015/11/one-room-challenge-i-can-see-clearly-now.html">fall 2015</a>, <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/04/one-room-challenge-we-may-live-in-fixer.html">spring 2016</a>), I am changing up my plans on week 5! Even though I love <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/10/orc-laundry-room-week-4.html">my design plan</a> for my laundry room revamp, I have had another project on my mind for quite some time. So my laundry room will have to stay unorganized for a bit longer. We will survive! I even bought everyone extra socks just to make sure (least favorite task is looking for clean socks each morning!!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Curious what my designer-switcheroo plans involve? About a year ago, I was contemplating renting a salon suite to host product training events for <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/07/working-it-rf-style.html">my Rodan + Fields skincare business.</a> While I would love to host these types of events in my own home, we just are not set up for entertaining anymore. I joke that I live in a frat house, but honestly it’s not very girly over here anymore with a bunch of teenage boys in the house (and their friends!) Not their fault, of course, but a room of my own in a controlled environment just sounds so perfect to me! And I could brand it and decorate it as I wish. It would be similar to investing in a <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/p/design-show.html">show house space, </a>which has always been one of my favorite projects! So that is what I am about to do – create my own show-and-tell studio space. And the beauty is that the location for this room of my own is just 5 minutes from home and 5 minutes down the street from <a href="http://sacdzn.com/team/">my day job.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is at <a href="http://salonsbyjc.com/stoneham-redstone-shopping-center/">Salons by JC</a> in Stoneham, MA. They rent single or double sized rooms to independent beauty care professionals who then manage their own clients by appointment only. The lobby and utilities are handled by the property managers. And they also host monthly gatherings for the tenants, which of course I am looking forward to as well! It is a great business model and I feel it is very much aligned with the business model of representing the Rodan + Fields brand. Working independently, but never alone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s funny how as my family has grown (and our expenses), I have had to come up with creative ways to make all the financial pieces of the puzzle fit while still being available to take care of everyone’s needs. When the boys were small, it was all about being at home. Decorating our interior spaces was so important back then! But now that half of them are driving and have jobs, and the other half manage most of their free time on their own, I feel I have more freedom to expand my own creative pursuits t</span><span style="font-size: large;">o the outside world. Guess we are all growing up over here, and you know what? It feels kinda good! Although I did have a FULL day of crying when my oldest left home to move into his first apartment recently, but that is a story for another day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please come back next week for my Salon Suite Makeover reveal! I do love a design challenge, and as long as I can get my husband to provide some install assistance, I think I will just make the deadline!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you been following or participating in the One Room Challenge this fall? Would love to hear how it is going for you. Visit me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yblacker/">Instagram</a> and leave a comment so that I can check out your progress!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s week four of the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/">Calling It Home</a> design bloggers #OneRoomChallenge and I’m getting excited to see the selected design elements for my laundry room makeover all come together! What do you think of my design board above? This is how I imagine our completed laundry room will look. I especially like that there is one perfectly white, fluffy clean towel ready and waiting on the folding table (island available online from Lowe</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s) for each member of our family of six!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I mentioned, I am working as a designer on call with the <a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/">Design with Lowe’s</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> online interior designer program (powered by <a href="https://www.decorist.com/">Decorist</a>) to source key pieces for this space that has been seriously neglected, organization-wise, for years. I really can’t wait for this room to be beautiful, intentional and welcoming! It will make the chore of washing, folding, and sorting so much more enjoyable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This very cool articulating kitchen faucet (you can remove the spray nozzle and semi-flexible tube neck from the repositionable chrome arm) is actually in my personal design inventory (I won it at a design event, thank you, <a href="http://www.brizo.com/company/about/#.WBPhYiMrJQo">Brizo</a> and <a href="http://designerbath.com/index.html">Designer Bath!</a>) The original crystal finial faucet I was thinking of installing <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/10/orc-laundry-room-inspiration.html">(see it here)</a> will actually be featured in a unique design project that I will be posting about later.) While the Brizo brand (Delta</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s luxury line available only in showrooms) is not carried by Lowe’s, they do have some pretty nice top-of-the-line faucets along with on-trend and classic styles available in a variety of price points from budget friendly to investment worthy. I am quite impressed with their selection, to be honest. After spending many years in a luxury kitchen and bath showroom environment, and being married to a licensed contractor who specializes in these types of projects, I certainly appreciate what it takes to make a hard-working fixture that can be relied on for years to come. My advice? Don’t skimp when it comes to the fixtures you use every single day, over and over again! The brands that may cost a little more will usually serve you well, and will look and feel good to the touch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The process for the DWL’s program is pretty similar to how I would approach a consult with any one of my own clients in real life. First, the online client chooses a space that needs help (bath, kitchen, laundry room, living room, bedroom, etc.) Next they can select a designer to guide their project (please pick me!) or they will be assigned one for a flat fee of $149 (hello, this is quite a bargain!) The client takes an online design quiz answering a series of questions ranging from what type of home decor styles they favor, to what items they will be keeping in their room, to how they envision the space will feel when it’s done. They upload photos of the space, pictures of items they are keeping, and even attach floor plans for the designer to review. The more info the better! The chosen designer is notified that they have a project in their queue and then the fun begins! And the whole process only takes a couple weeks from start to finish depending on how quickly designer concepts are approved by the client.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you ever have a project that you are struggling with, DWL is such a valuable service! Just to get a professional’s opinion, someone who has seen your type of project completed from beginning to end, someone who is there to answer your questions with an objective eye, someone who is familiar with the brands offered through Lowe’s as well as some additional home decor categories that are available through this program ... how cool is that to have this type of peace of mind so that you can make purchasing decisions with confidence?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you are in the laundry room as much as we are in our household of six, there needs to be something to do while folding all of that laundry! As part of my <a href="https://designwithlowes.com/">Design with Lowe’</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://designwithlowes.com/">s</a> focused laundry room makeover for the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/">Calling it Home</a> One Room Challenge, I discovered the inspirational quotes artwork above in their home furnishings section. My boys do a lot of their own laundry, so I love the idea of having these words of wisdom front and center for them to read each day while tending to the ritual of clothing care. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful table upon which to fold clothes is also in order. This rustic open shelved version on casters is perfect! I found it located in the kitchen island section of the Lowe</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s website, but I imagine it will make a great surface for laundry sorting. We will probably even store clean towels on the bottom two shelves, and items that need to hang dry could go on the towel bars located on each end. I really love this piece and know it will be gorgeous in our modern farmhouse style home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have three standard size windows in our laundry room. Two of them look out onto the backyard, so they may not even need to be covered. The one that requires more privacy will likely get a set of shutters. I like that I can still get plenty of sunlight and sufficient ventilation when the shutter vanes are open. This is very important in a busy laundry room!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There’s already a wool carpet in our current laundry room (somewhat similar in color to the one above), but if I decide to replace it, this one would be stunning! It’s a high quality hand-knotted Oriental </span><span style="font-size: large;">made with New Zealand wool. So pretty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am getting so excited to transform this space for the #OneRoomChallenge! I know I still have a lot to do, but I feel confident in moving forward now that I have made the majority of my design decisions. That’s half the battle, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How is everyone else doing with their One Room Challenges now that we are at the half way point? Check out their progress <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-fall-2016-week-3">here</a> (sponsored designers) and <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-3">here</a> (guest participants). How fun is it to follow along and find inspiration in how others face their own design challenges at home?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Currently, our family laundry room is in utter chaos. It is my job this weekend to remove all of the offending baskets of no longer worn clothes that are on the floor (and destined for Goodwill), then take a true “Before” photo of the empty space to share with you all. Once it is cleared out, I can get back in there to paint the walls (will select a Sherwin Williams color ... to be determined), trim the windows (on my husband’s to-do list), and plan on how to incorporate built-in storage to this good sized room (9'6" x 10'6") that really could function as a walk-in closet. I found the above items (with the exception of the sink faucet which I had on hand from <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/09/final-pics-from-york-show-house.html">participating in a design show</a> house) all at Lowe’s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also plan to take a field trip to my local Lowe’s store in order to see what else they may have available for my laundry room makeover. I have three windows that need treatments and I am contemplating some type of shutter for the bottom half of each window if possible since this room often serves as a changing room. I also need to choose a solid counter top and hardware. I really love the lighting fixture that I found (pictured above). It is just the right combination of elegance and whimsy for this hard-working space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come back next week to see how I made out with my design finds and space planning! As I mentioned last week, I am working with <a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/">Lowe</a><a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/">’</a><a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/">s and Decorist</a> as a designer on call, so my goal is to treat this project as a way to show what is possible when utilizing this online design service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For my third adventure as a Calling It Home <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/">One Room Challenge</a> guest participant, I will be making over one of the hardest working rooms in the house ... our laundry room! We transformed a small bedroom on our 2nd floor into a full size laundry area quite a number of years ago. We put up freshly plastered walls, plumbed for a laundry sink, and pretty much stopped right there after moving in our washer and dryer. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, the room never underwent the proper organization needed to function efficiently. And now that our boys are old enough to do their own laundry, we really need a better system in place to handle the constant use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My goal over the next six weeks is to set up this room as it should be and add some decorative touches along the way. I am pleased to announce that I am going to take advantage of my new position as a virtual designer via the </span><a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">Design with Lowe</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s + Decorist</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> online design program to do as much as possible to finish up this space. Come back next week to check out my design plan that will incorporate items specified from the brands available via the Lowe</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s website. I will also show exactly how this newly launched design platform can work for others hoping to receive professional advice, at a great price, for their own home makeover projects! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a room in your home that you would like to transform? <a href="https://www.designwithlowes.com/order/add-rooms/product:13/designer:54/">Book me at this link</a> and I will be in touch! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-room-challenge-zen-home-office.html">my office makeover</a> from the Spring ORC here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While making our homes look their best is rewarding, treating our skin to the same pampering is a makeover that travels with us (no need to pull out our iPhone to show our latest renovation project when our healthy glowing skin can radiate the results!) And truthfully, it costs a lot less to invest in great skincare products than it does to makeover a room, plus the “after</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is so very worth it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have had a lot of happy interior design clients over the years. I now also have a large group of very happy Rodan + Fields clients who are loving their new looks! One recently was raving to our mutual friends about the difference these products have made for her complexion AND for her confidence. As someone who is face to face with her own clients every day, she was thrilled to see her skin improve so quickly. She had been feeling like there was nothing she could do to stop the signs of aging. And while getting older is truly a gift, not many of us enjoy looking tired (even when we are not) or seeing the signs of prolonged sun exposure looking back at us in the mirror each morning. My friend’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s new daily routine of proper hydration and effective exfoliation has left her now well-cared-for skin with a noticeable glow ... even her co-workers have commented on the difference!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having youthful looking skin really is just a matter of using the right ingredients in the right order to get the best results. R+F products are clinically proven to do just that. Below are 7 of my customer favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Works wonders while reducing the appearance of lines, pores, and loss of firmness. Use this twice a day for best results. Did you know that going to bed without washing your face at night can age your skin by 18 days? If this is your typical routine, do the math. Scary, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Improves product absorption, enhancing results, while creating a more luminous and refined appearance. Check out the video below to see just how easy it is to incorporate the roller into a daily routine. To have micro-needling done at a salon or spa can costs hundreds of dollars per visit. This at-home tool enables the same benefits for far less on a daily basis. And no, it does not hurt! Applying light pressure goes a long way and allows the products to get below the top layer of the skin for best results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Award-winning alternative to injectables. See long lasting results after just 10 sessions. I call these “special occasion” strips. Perfect to use a month before a special event like a class reunion or a wedding. Lots of my customers love to order these before the holidays when they have lots of events to go to, but little time to rest in between.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When your skin is starting to look its best after treating it to a daily skincare regimen from Rodan + Fields, you will find yourself able to ditch your heavy cover up foundation completely! A nice alternative is this light wearing powder (comes in Light, Medium and Bronze) which provides a layer of sun protection while imparting a soft matte finish to your complexion. I love how easy it is to simply dust-and-go, plus the retractable brush can be filled with powder then thrown in a purse for travel purposes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With summer in New England coming to an end, there is still a way to keep that golden glow. This foaming tanner goes on easy, has a pleasant scent, and creates a sun-kissed look without exposing the skin to harmful rays. Customers love this one!! Pair it with the sugar-salt scrub formula of the Micro-Dermabrasion Paste below for best results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow, I have been busy since I cleaned up my home office for the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-room-challenge-zen-home-office.html">#OneRoomChallenge</a> a couple months ago! It is so motivating to clear the clutter knowing that in the end there will be more room for opportunities to present themselves. It was definitely worth it to invest my time in designing a welcoming space in which to be creative. So what have I been up to since May?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How have I managed to do all of this? When you are in charge of your own time, and can work when you want with whom you want, it’s easy to take on projects you love, not to mention vacation time when it suits your own schedule. This is an opportunity that I would love to share with others, so I</span><span style="font-size: large;"> am currently hosting an informative <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1740157872931305/">virtual meetup event</a> where I explain how representing the Rodan + Fields brand has afforded me the time freedom and income potential to be my own boss. I would love for you to stop by and review the info I am presenting. I would also love to help you discover how R+F can offer you the same benefits that I have been enjoying over the past year as an Independent Consultant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And to be honest, I wasn</span><span style="font-size: large;">’t even planning on adding a space to work out in my office, but once I cleared the unused, unwanted furniture and boxes of clutter, I noticed there was a perfect spot behind my desk to fit an exercise ball, yoga mat and set of weights. I figure if I see it every day, it will be easy to take a break from my computer and get up for even 10 or 20 minutes to do something good for my body. I anticipate that it will be much more enjoyable for me to work out in a room that is free of visual distractions and reminders of obligations. This makeover is a real lesson in less is more. It’s not always what you put into a room that matters, sometimes it’s what you edit out that makes the real difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everything in this farmhouse-meets-modern designed room has a place now. I got rid of all the little objects and stacks of paperwork. My new storage system relies on neat and tidy letter size boxes designated for various projects. Lacquered boxes are for odds and ends that I need on hand. I don’t want to see anything until I actually need it. I believe this is going to make for a much more pleasant experience in this space, and it will force me to let go of what I don’</span><span style="font-size: large;">t need in the future and be more conscious of removing what does not bring me joy (yes, all learned from the KonMari method!)</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">from inside Hearst Tower during <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/06/lunch-with-hgtv-blogfest-2013-part-4.html">BlogFest</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you once again to Linda Weinstein from Calling it Home for setting forth this design challenge! It’s so motivating to have a shared creative deadline with so many other bloggers who are working towards similar design goals. Check out how they all did by following the links below. And if you have a room in your house that needs finishing, set your calendar for the fall of 2016 and join the fun! You will be glad you did : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And be sure to look for future One Room Challenge recaps from media sponsor, <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/home-makeovers/g3508/one-room-challenge-room-reveals/">House Beautiful.</a> They have discovered that the ORC is a great way to capture current design trends, DIY tips and creative inspiration worth sharing with their devoted audience. Search <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/oneroomchallenge/">#oneroomchallenge</a> on Instagram for even more! Enjoy!</span></div>
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