Working it R+F style!

Wow, I have been busy since I cleaned up my home office for the #OneRoomChallenge 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?

• I have been writing design related blog posts

• I participated in a Mindset Makeover group

• I assisted interior design clients with their room makeovers

• I co-hosted a fashion-focused art gallery pop-up event

• I coordinated a VIP event for one of my favorite brands

• And I have still had time to enjoy summer fun with my family

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 am currently hosting an informative virtual meetup event 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.

“What I love about the business side of Rodan + Fields is that it connects each of us regardless of where we are in life. Some of us are moms to big families, some are just starting out, some are single and ready to travel the world. We can be marketers, nurses, hair stylists or salon owners. This business can fit into each and every one of our busy lives.” – Yvonne Blacker, Executive Consultant Rodan + Fields


How would you like to work for yourself, but not by yourself? Join me – and our team of R+F rockstars – and I will show you what’s possible (and I promise it will be a lot of fun!)

Click here to learn more!

Designing Gender Neutral Nurseries

Gender Neutral Nursery Design via Vivint Neighborhood Blog

It has been quite awhile since I have had to decorate a nursery of my own, and back then there were far fewer choices to design gender neutral nurseries without a traditional theme. My recent post for Vivint Home Neighborhood blog shares my thoughts on designing a gender neutral nursery inspired by both color and the latest design trends. It’s so much easier these days to create a welcoming environment for both baby and parents that’s unique, not expected. Below are my design plans that didn’t make it into the Vivint post, featuring custom furnishings and carpets from Bassett Furniture paired with limited edition prints that I selected from Minted (such a great site!) I love choosing art for interiors, and nurseries can be such a fun place to try out cool pieces by non-traditional artists.  

{Pink + Blue Nursery}

Grapefruity by Katie Craig

via Minted

{Gray Nursery}

Sea Fever by Dean Street

via Minted

{Nature Inspired Nursery}

All is Quiet by Jenni Kupelian

via Minted 

{Black + White Nursery}

Falling Stitches by Bethan

via Minted

And below is one of my favorite nurseries of late, designed by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent for their little one, Poppy. Read my related post on celebrity design for Vivint here.

design: Nate Berkus + Jeremiah Brent

photo credit: Douglas Friedman

image via Architectural Digest 

More of my posts for Vivint here.

How to Design Your Home Like a Celebrity

“To discover what’s trending in the world of interior design, one only needs to look to the stars — of the Hollywood variety, that is. Celebrity home design can shine a light on what’s in style in modern interiors. Most celebrities have a sky-is-the-limit budget to make their homes sparkle with the latest and greatest interior decor offerings. These designers are able to effortlessly pull the spaces together, while the celebrity is off shooting their next major box office hit or award-winning TV series. The supernova of famous interiors occurs when the celebrity is the designer, which creates an atmosphere that completely reflects the forward-thinking design aesthetic of the people who live there. Studying images of celebrity home design is a great way to discover the latest and greatest in home decor trends. But how can the rest of us create show-stopping interiors and tell our personal design stories on a more realistic budget? Follow the tips below based on rooms designed specifically for the children of the rich and famous, and you can stage your home like a popular design star without having to break the bank.”

The view from my seat as part of the studio audience filled with

design bloggers at the Nate Berkus Show, September 2010

For my tips on how to design your home like a star, read the rest of my blog post written especially for Vivint, a smart home solution based company that is doing some pretty cool stuff with technology! Check out the links in the article for some inspiring images of home decor from some of my favorite designers (like Nate Berkus) who just happen to be celebrities in their own right.