Why I do what I do…
For those of you that have known me a long time, you know
that I’m a designer, and that I also am a network marketer. For me, interior design began as a child in
my great grandmother’s dollhouse that I was blessed to inherit. I collected furniture and rearranged the
rooms regularly, seeing how the spaces could be set and reset. As soon as I was old enough to have a bit of
leg strength, Mom said I would lock my door and she would hear my bedroom
furniture being pushed around the room.
I could lie on my back and scoot the furniture around by pushing it with
my feet. (If only I had come up with the concept of those little ‘man mover’
discs back then!) I was quite persistent and got pretty good at reinventing my
space. Once the door unlocked again, she
could then come see my ‘new’ room.
I have always loved color and fabrics, and just before I
went to college, I learned how to do personal color analysis from one of the
leaders in that concept at the time. It
was a great way to make some extra money while in school, plus I loved doing
it. Most of you have probably never even heard of the idea, it was that long
ago (yes, I am THAT old, lol!). Once I
was properly trained, I would drape clients in lots of different solid fabrics
and we would see what palette suited them best.
Winter, Summer, Spring, or Fall, or sometimes a bit of a combination was
best. Then we would find the right
shades of makeup and their best metal for jewelry. My clients would leave feeling great, with a
little plastic flip/fold sleeve with mini fabric samples of their color family,
and tailor made sheets to help them shop. (Believe it or not, when you wear
‘your colors,’ your face naturally lights up and you do look your best.) During my training, I used to go to my
instructor’s home where part of the training involved her taking about 300
squares of solid fabric (about 20” x 20”) and scattering them all over the
floor. I would then go through them, fold
them and sort them according to season.
There would be lots variations of blues, greens, pinks, yellows, grays,
browns, etc. Once I was finished, she
would go through and correct any that I missed, showing me my mistakes. Eventually my stacks were always correct.
I believe as we move forward in our lives, the gifts and
talents God gave us initially build upon each other, and if we are willing to
learn, we get better and better at everything we do. My mad moving skills as a child gave me a
start into being able to recreate spaces for clients today. I often go for a consultation and leave with
the space already shifted in a new direction. I love working with someone and
taking what they already own and reinventing it, or starting fresh and giving
them a great new space, often incorporating the old with the new. I thoroughly enjoy blending colors in ways
that can be unexpected, but flow together so that you truly love being in your
space. It all started long ago and has
been honed over the years (& years & years ;-) by learning from people
better than I, and being willing to learn.
That’s the designer side of me. The network marketer side began with my
parents, especially my Dad. Dad had a
heart for people and he loved to serve, encourage and support everyone. Anytime our doorbell rang and someone was selling
something, he’d invite the person in and let them share what they had to
offer. Mom used to buy Avon, and I
always loved getting the little sample lipsticks that were dropped off with her
order. When the Rainbow vacuum salesman
came and dropped dirt on our floor and showed Dad all that came up with it, he
bought a vacuum. I must admit, I still
use a Rainbow today because it does its job quite well, making my home feel and
smell clean (which makes me smile).
Dad was a podiatrist, so he had a pretty significant career,
but he also got into network marketing selling a health product called Barley
Green. This was long ago, when network
marketing was a new concept and not very widespread. I can still picture how his eyes lit up as he
shared this new drink and all that it was doing for him. We all got healthier a bit, and at the very
least, we put some good things into our bodies to counter act the sodas and
such.
I first started network marketing in my 20’s with a cosmetic
company. I had a great job at the design
center in Atlanta, but I thought this would be a fun add-on. I did parties, facials, and mixed my color
skills in with my new skin care skills.
I thoroughly enjoyed making new friends & getting together for
girl’s nights out. I did well and my friends loved how their faces looked and
felt. It was a win/win. I can’t remember why I stopped, but I think
it was when I left to study in Paris.
Over all the years, design has always been a constant. I worked at the design center for a long
time, and then I worked for one of the top designers in the field for a few
years. I’ve owned my own design business
for many years now and still absolutely love doing it. It makes me smile J
During these same years, I’ve gone in and out of network
marketing while designing. I’ve always
chosen a company whose products are excellent and bring value to my life and
the lives of my clients. Many of you
have supported me along the way, and I do so appreciate you! I loved making
memory books and seeing the stories of my friend’s lives unfold on the pages of
their albums. I enjoyed helping people
decorate their homes and bring a little light into their life with candles that
burned better than any on the market. I
smiled as I moved into the health and wellness side of things and shared (with
a twinkle in my eye) what was making me feel better than ever.
I was asked the other day why I recently changed companies
after 5 years…was something wrong with the one I’ve been with? Absolutely not. The short answer is simply that I found a stellar
company whose products are clean and have been successfully sold worldwide for
almost 30 years, and they work better for me personally. Plus, I know it will also be better for my
clients. We offer a 100% money back
guarantee, so I can share knowing that the company stands behind our products
fully and completely, which I’ve not had previously. Overall, I truly believe that most products
sold through network marketing are superior to others out there because the
dollars spent are going into the product instead of into overhead, rent,
etc. Am I doing well? Yes.
One, because I have something to share that actually can make your
quality of life better, and two, because I work hard to learn what I can to be
the best me I can be. I try hard not to
be ‘pitchy,’salesy’ or ‘spammy,’ because no one wants that. (If I’ve ever come
across that way to you, I apologize!) However, if I hear you mention something,
and I know that I have a product that can truly help, I may reach out to you,
simply because I’d hope you would do the same for me.
Like my father, I love to serve, encourage and support those
around me. If I need a tool for my
kitchen, I will try and order it from a friend that sells Pampered Chef or
Tupperware. If a neighbor opens a
restaurant, I’ll go and take friends.
When a colleague is walking to raise money for a charity, I’ll
donate. When what I choose to use is
available through someone I know, I’ll always try to support him or her,
whether it’s through networking or traditional means.
Why do I do what I do?
I love life. I enjoy meeting new
people, building relationships and sharing this journey together. It makes my heart happy when I get to help
you make your home a place you love to live.
It also blesses me when I can share something with you that can make
your day better and add to your quality of life. And, quite honestly, we like having an
additional stream of income to help us out along the way.
So, if you’re in need of a product or service, reach out to
me…if I can’t help you personally, I’m sure I can recommend someone great to
you (I have a lot of resources all over).
However, if you could use some help making your home or office the best
it can be for you and your family, I’d like the opportunity to serve you. And
if, like me, you find that along the way you need to lose some weight, or find your
skin sagging south more than you’d like, or maybe your joints are letting you
know who and where they are, or you simply want toxin free things like
toothpaste, shampoo, skin care, or dish or laundry detergent…I’m your girl ;-)
You don’t have to stalk my page to try and figure it out…simply reach out and
ask me. I’ll share and see what may work
for you. I look forward to serving you
and sharing life together.
Life is short…let’s live it well!
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