Marvelous Makeover Contest Winner

 I had such a great time working with Mayrie Cox, our marvelous makeover contest winner. We went shopping at the affordable and trendy Trunk Show Boutique in Hood River where we picked out two outfits for her to model in the annual Fashion Show.

Mayrie was so easy to work with - open to all my ideas. As you can see, switching from the cool tones in her top, to warmer jewel colors helped bring warm color to her cheeks and make her eyes sparkle. 

Want a personal stylist to tag along on your next shopping trip? Just call me! :)

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This Saturday's Interior & Wardrobe Workshop!

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Save the Date - Be a Vendor!

Don't miss this great opportunity to be a Vendor at 2011's Wow Event!

Wednesday, September 28th - 5-7pm

email me at mary@hoodriverredesign.com for your registration form today.

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Ladies Night!

Join The Trunk Show and Hood River reDesign for an exclusive sneak peak shopping of the latest summer fashions! Enjoy live music by local artists, light apps, wines sold by the glass, complimentary wardrobe styling by me...oh, and be sure to see Alexis of Flow Yoga with her relaxing massage chair, and much more. Bring your friends and family and let's have some fun!

See you Thursday July 21st, from 6-8pm at Cathedral Ridge Winery!

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Effective Rack Cards

Okay first off, "Rack Cards" are those 9" x 4" double sided cards you pick up at stores, and tourist locations that promote other businesses. To make yours stand out and lead to sales it needs to be
1. Bold
2. Simple
3. Have Clear Contact Information

 

This example is of our only Local High-end Celebration Rental company in the Hood: Adornments of Hood River. I am also working on their site due to launch in August!!!

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Do It Yourself Wall Decor

My latest do-it-yourself wall art piece for a dog theme room. Simply cut a large dog silhouette out of a piece of poster board from the DollarTree. Frame and you are done. I also hot-glued decorative ribbon on the ready-made lamp shade in the photo. Easy project - big impact!
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Now On youtube!

A couple of weeks ago Jesse Larvick (http://larvickmedia.com) came over to the studio for my first ever video session! It was fun and you can see the results on youtube in the form of 8 different design tips. Hood River reDesign Tips I highly recommend using Jesse to create videos for your business as youtube is second only to google for web search.

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The Studio is Open!

With great anticipation Hood River reDesign's Studio is now open for client meetings! My new space is light filled and boasts roomy seating and a large monitor for ease of use. And yes, this is the custom partners desk complete with granite top (with matching granite printer shelf - so cute!) that my husband built. Book your appointment today and let's design something together!

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Humor Me

I am researching how to create email signatures with graphics and it turns out one must post said graphic to the web (the easiest way via a blog or facebook I suppose) and copy and paste it into your email signature. How funny that you can not simply import it...ah the joys of technology...here goes my little test...I'll keep you posted. Ah - It works! Happy Day -

Lorena - simply right click and copy your logo. Then open up your email program. Select email signature. Paste your logo there and ta-da you are set!

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Your Fundraising Solution

Hood River has more fundraisers then you can shake a stick at! Unfortunately some of these events are, well, kind of lame - no offense to the cause! And/or they require loads of time from the planners and reap little rewards. I say out with the old ideas of Fundraising and in with the new!

People want Experiences - at the event itself (so it better be cool) and they want to buy EXPERIENCES (ie private cooking class and dinner by a professional chef).

Hood River reDesign offers consulting on Fundraisers and all things print design you could need - from Save-The-Dates, to Poster Design to Tickets.

Have Fun, make some Good Money and give the Community a Great Time!!

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Save the Date

Women's EXPO Hood River
Saturday, April 2nd

Alliance Youth Center

I will be giving two Presentations!

11am Shop Your Closet
All the secrets to figure out how to maximize what you have and put together creative outfits!

2pm Style Your Home

Designer secrets that will take your home from mo-mo to magazine ready!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k30pzWV6w_4

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Shop Your House

No cash. No problem.

Most of us have waaaaaay more then we need anyway. We just happen to have it in the wrong place.

1. Move your Furniture - try a new layout to create a warmer, closer conversation area. Consider moving furniture from another room to use it in an unconventional way. For example using a dresser for a TV stand.

2. Move your Art - make groupings of your art work to create a strong focal point. No art you say? Hang a group of plates, wrap an ugly painting with fabric scrap and staple to the back of the canvas.

3. Search the garage and attic. They are full of remnants - left over house paint waiting to become a modern art instillation, part of fence that could be made into a headboard, an old desk that could be painted and become your new entree table.

Save the Date: Hood River reDesign is giving two classes at the Women's Expo April 2nd at the Hood River Alliance Youth Center - Shop Your House, and Shop Your Closet!

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DIY Wall Shelving

With my custom partners desk complete the last element to Hood River reDesign's own office is the shelving.

Goals here: great design, white, traditional lines, functional enough to hold my design library. Asking too much? I don't think so! And neither does my handyman/sweet husband. So were off to Home Depot tomorrow...

Office reveal pics coming soon...or better yet set up an appointment to plan your next reDesign and see the office yourself!

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Success Principles!

I was turned onto this book by Megan Spears of http://www.disorder2order.com/

who is a fabulous by the way - and I have to say, I couldn't put it down! Chock full of insights not the least of which helped me define my purpose, if you will, and put it into words - and here it is:

My purpose is to use my "fever" and creativity to empower others to live in the beauty of their true potential.

So there you have it Hood River and beyond...I am here - offering my direction & design abilities to empower you all!

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Think Spring!

The new In Style Spring "Catalog" just arrived! I am giddy. It was a thrill to see a sneak peek in Milan and I am eager to see it unfold before me in my go-to guide book - In Style Magazine. I highly recommend picking up 3 or 4 style magazines a year to help you stay in touch with what is going on in the world of fashion.

You may never be as daring as the runway models but it encourages you to go beyond your standbys. A skinny belt OVER my cardigan - oh, I never thought of that!

Don't get stuck in your ways - keep trying new things!!

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Celebrity Double

Think about a celebrity that has:

• your same skin tone


• your eye & hair color


• your general shape

Now google/images that celebrity to find pictures of them in various outfits. This is a great time saver to help you shop! Even print a collage of outfits you love, go to your favorite store and have the sales attendant help you recreate the same looks!

This can also guide you in future hairstyles!

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Design Show 2011

It will be hard to beat last year's trip to fashion week in Milan - but I'm on the prawl to find a great design show in 2011 stateside. Have you been to one - in graphics, home or wardrobe design that you would recommend? I'm all ears.

Unfortunately it appears that the "biggy" is IDS - Interior Design Show for interiors is THIS WEEKEND - of course it is - Jan 27-29 in Toronto Canada. So, I will have to mark my calendar for next year. Sandy, are you coming?

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Design + Technology

I'm on the hunt for slick presentation technology. And knowing my clients and I think alike, I thought I would share my findings as they may help you all in your next design dilemma.

Do you know there are great design programs available for 3D interior design renderings that don't cost much? Google provides the free SketchUp! Some of the other top brands include Live Interior for $49, Home Designer Interiors for $79 and Punch! Interior Design Suite for only $39. Apps for design include Ben Color Capture which allows you to snap a picture of any color and have it matched exactly to a Benjamin Moore paint color!

And as far as wardrobe is concerned check out the amazing http://www.closetcouture.com/ site - fabo!

I am also debating on buying an ipad or laptop for my upcoming classes and don't know if I should splurge on my own projector or only book speaking engagements at locations that provide their own. Please weigh-in if you have any advice for me!

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Inspiration

Hood River reDesign's office is going through its own reDesign! Exciting times. Soon, it will feature a custom granite partners desk, round conference table, and full length mirrors. A place for my lovely clients to come for coffee and talk all things design!

So I thought I would take the opportunity to share my go-to inspiration: google images. I simply type in "chic office" or "white office" or "designer's office" and in two seconds I am looking at hundreds of gorgeous thumbnails. Don't recreate the wheel people - find image resources that will guide you to your next dream space. This pic is from http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ - great affordable goodies.

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Confessions

I've been a very bad blogger. Please forgive me. In the new year, among other things, I hope to faithfully blog weekly. How can you help, my loyal fan? Sooooo glad you asked! Write in comments and questions! Let me know I am not typing aimlessly into the void...I know you're out there - mainly because you hassle me in town for not blogging...but I need you all to be successful. So go for it! Let me know your design dilemmas! I'm here to help!

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