It's finally spring in New England!

And here are my top picks for spring skincare from Rodan + Fields ...

1. EXFOLIATE rough winter skin (face and body) with our delicious sugar-salt scrub Micro-Dermabrasion Paste. Your skin will feel softer and smoother right away. Use up to three times a week or as needed.

2. Spring wardrobe changes are in the forecast! Get a safe, sun-kissed glow with our Foaming Sunless Tan. Follow up with our luxurious-feeling Daily Body Moisturizer to lock in that rich, golden glow.

3. Planning to spend a lot of time outside? Protect your skin from sun exposure with Daily Body Sunscreen SPF30. And if you've been using any of our retinol products, a cute hat will offer additional protection.

4. Treat your complexion to Mineral Peptide Powder. With SPF20, it's the perfect finishing touch. Available in three shades (combine light, medium and dark for flawless contouring!)

5. Gift yourself 25% OFF our top selling skin renewal products in our SPRING RENEWAL GIFT SET. It includes Intensive Renewing Serum with Retinal, our newly formulated Lip Renewing Serum now with moisturizing Macadamia seed oil and a touch of cooling mint, plus everyone's favorite time-reversing product Redefine Multi-Function Eye Cream. Spring Gift Set available while supplies last!

Place your order online here. Check out as a Preferred Customer and SAVE 10% OFF retail price plus get FREE shipping on all orders over $80. Become a Rodan + Fields Independent Consultant like me and save even more while sharing the #1 skincare brand in North America with others! Ask me how to get started! Learn more about the opportunity to share R+F here: yblacker.myrandf.biz

On my calendar ...

Sweet swag from Designer Bath.

March has been a whirlwind ... we have had so many after-hours social events at work that it has been difficult to keep up with posting regularly on my own blog after sharing everything via Designer Bath. If you would like to see photos from the recent ASID Gala at the Mandarin, or if you are curious about the last Passport to Design seminar at Landry and Acari, then please visit the Designer Bath facebook page and design blog to check out my photo recaps. Boston Home Magazine will be announcing the winner of the $20,000 Passport to Design Sweepstakes next week so stay tuned!  

Passport to Design seminar at Landry and Arcari, March 14th

with Lynda Onthank, Katherine Hawkins, and Barbara Bradlee

photo credit: Barbara Lynch Photography

Designer Eric Haydel at the Frette showroom pre-ASID Awards Gala

at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston, March 21st

Candice Wu fashion show sponsored by Boston Magazine

at the Peabody Essex Museum, March 27th // via Instagram

I may be working a lot of nights lately, but it certainly has been fun (hello signature cocktails, passed hors d’ouevres, and swag bags filled with design goodies!) I’d love to see YOU at our next event at Landry and Arcari in Salem MA on this Thursday night, April 4th, from 6pm to 8pm. Sponsored by Northshore Magazine, this will be another really fun event! 

Join me at the “Love Your Home Design Challenge Event”

Three lucky readers will receive virtual home makeovers and have their previously submitted design challenges solved by local experts. The winners will be unveiled that night. ALL of our guests will have the chance to enter to win a Mini Home Makeover raffle prize valued at $2,500 donated by Sue Adams Interiors, Designer Bath, Howell Custom Building Group, Landry and Arcari Oriental Rugs and Carpeting and Lucia Lighting and Design. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be donated to Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity. And if you are a twitter fan, you could win an additional prize that night just by tweeting during the event. To register to attend, click here. Dress code? Why spring colors, of course!

Design Vignettes via Polyvore

Tangerine tango, anyone?

Have you heard the Pantone Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango? I have always appreciated a splash of orange. Do you like a little, a lot or none at all? Check out this set on Polyvore then take a peek at a few of my orange crushes ...

• Xtreme Sports Inspired

• Farmhouse Chic

• Small Space, Big Hit