tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18121375873727115432024-03-04T20:47:02.117-08:00The Desha Showdesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-37093761218943982022014-06-29T18:29:00.000-07:002014-06-29T18:29:09.847-07:00In Case You Are Looking For Desha...The Desha Show is on hiatus, but if you are looking for Desha you can find me over at <a href="http://www.sweetspotstyle.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Spot Style</a>. See you there!<br />
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<br />desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-73156276622369454772014-01-18T19:44:00.002-08:002014-01-18T19:48:06.768-08:00Falling in love with MINTED. You've seen it everywhere, but what exactly is <a href="http://www.minted.com/" target="_blank">MINTED</a>?<br />
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It's not just a place to buy beautifully designed stationary, it's a tour de force of designers from across the globe producing <a href="http://www.minted.com/wall-art-prints" target="_blank">original art</a>, <a href="http://www.minted.com/wall-decor" target="_blank">party decor</a>, <a href="http://www.minted.com/birth-announcements" target="_blank">birth announcements</a>, <a href="http://www.minted.com/business-cards" target="_blank">business cards</a>,<a href="http://www.minted.com/photo-calendars" target="_blank"> calendars</a>, <a href="http://www.minted.com/journals-for-her" target="_blank">journals</a>, invitations of all sorts, and yes… lots and lots of <a href="http://www.minted.com/personalized-stationery" target="_blank">gorgeous stationary</a>.<br />
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Although I spend a lot of time online, I will ALWAYS love the look and feel of hand written letters, and enjoy both sending and receiving them. On Minted, you can either choose from hundreds of original designs, customize a design by another artist, or <a href="http://www.minted.com/design-challenge" target="_blank">design </a>your own products.<br />
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I'm quite inspired to design a <a href="http://www.sweetspotsytle.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Spot Style</a> journal, how cool would that be? I'd love to give them away at my <a href="http://www.sweetspotstyle.com/work-with-me/create-the-life-you-crave-workshop-in-san-miguel-de-allende-mexico/" target="_blank">workshops</a> as a surprise gift.<br />
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If you'd like to try your hand as a designer, you should check out the Minted Design Challenges, where you can win up to $1000 for your original design. This month the themes are <a href="http://www.minted.com/contest" target="_blank">Wedding Parties </a>and the <a href="http://www.minted.com/contest" target="_blank">West Elm Art Challenge</a>.<br />
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Want to see more? Check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/deshapeacock/my-minted/" target="_blank">My Minted Pinterest Board</a> to find all of my favorite designs. Do you have a favorite design? Send me the link in the comments below, I'd love to see!
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a sponsored post.</span></i>desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-76976922215740749932014-01-01T07:27:00.001-08:002014-01-01T11:57:44.416-08:00Lucky 2013 really was. This is my favorite time of the year, a time to reflect and a time for possibilities.<br />
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Last January, I participated in Amanda Upton's workshop:<a href="http://rootdowncoaching.com/retreats-workshops/" target="_blank"> Complete, Create, Celebrate</a>. During that blissful three hours of yoga, meditation, reflecting and dreaming my word for 2013 emerged, it was <a href="http://thedeshashow.blogspot.com/2013/01/whats-your-theme-for-2013.html" target="_blank">LUCKY</a>. <br />
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In Amanda's workshop, we made gratitude jars and adorned them with our word for the year. Throughout the year I wrote little notes to myself about how I felt Lucky. My daughter wanted to join in, so she often wrote little notes for the Lucky Jar, too.<br />
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Last night was New Year's Eve and I asked my husband to write down how he felt Lucky in 2013 to add to the jar. Then, we took turns pulling out slivers of paper and read them to each other. It made us realize that 2013 has been VERY good to us.<br />
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Here are a few notable things that I feel Lucky about in 2013, in no particular order…<br />
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1. I signed my <a href="http://thedeshashow.blogspot.com/2013/05/im-writing-book.html" target="_blank">first book</a> contract and got the idea for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetSpotStyleFanPage" target="_blank">Sweet Spot Style</a>.<br />
2. I worked with 16 talented contributors and 3 professional photographers.<br />
3. We are all healthy.<br />
4. We received over $16,000 in unexpected financial abundance, most of which we used to remodel our kitchen.<br />
5. I found a hundred dollar bill in a fountain in New Orleans :)<br />
6. My daughter loves her school, teacher and classmates.<br />
7. Family trip to Disney World (a dream come true for my daughter and her Gigi).<br />
8. We love our home, and feel grateful for it.<br />
9. Hubby and I went to a <a href="http://kripalu.org/program/view/GLYW-141" target="_blank">Kripalu Retreat</a> for couples that has profoundly changed our relationship.<br />
10. I had a smooth and loving transition from my four years at Marlboro College.<br />
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After reading the list from our jar, we talked about how acknowledging what we feel lucky or grateful for is a way to bring in more abundance and draw more of the things we desire into our lives.<br />
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Later that night, we took my daughter ice-skating. She said her word for the 2014 would be ICE because she loves ice-skating! (Well, her first word was CANDY, but I asked her to think a little more deeply about it- ha ha!).<br />
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Shortly after, she won a raffle at the rink for 10 free ice-skating passes!!! A fine example of how gratitude really does bring in abundance, and sometimes it is immediate!<br />
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As I say goodbye to 2013, I should let you know this will be one of the last posts on this blog, as I prepare for the launch of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetSpotStyleFanPage" target="_blank">Sweet Spot Style</a>. It seems appropriate to post my new word and expectations there for 2014.<br />
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Until then, sending light and love to you all. I hope you had a joyous 2013, and may your heart's desires be fulfilled in 2014 as well.<br />
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xo Desha<br />
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<br />desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-71587322579382158132013-12-23T20:55:00.000-08:002013-12-23T20:55:21.114-08:00My last day.Today was my last day at the college. Four years. 10,222 sent emails. Over 1000 meetings. At least 60 workshops/events… one local TV show and a book later, here I am starting my new biz <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetSpotStyleFanPage" target="_blank">Sweet Spot Style</a>.<br />
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My coworkers gave me this card. They said it reminded them of me. And I do feel like a Spanish Flamenco dancer. I feel proud of my time at Marlboro. I feel blessed to be able to do work that is meaningful and fun. I have to tell you, I love encouraging people to do what they love and go for their ideal career path. But I never thought this job would lead me to my OWN dream career. After years of encouraging others to go for it, it's time to take my own advice, to set fear aside and listen to that inner voice… head held high, bright yellow billowy skirt and all… I'm ready for the next adventure.<br />
Thank you Marlboro, you've been good to me. xo Desha<br />
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desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-34307535276880658322013-12-02T05:35:00.000-08:002013-12-02T05:35:50.523-08:00Quitting your job? Starting a business? Let's talk!<br />
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Hello dear ones,<br />
I have some big news for you today. Last year on the Solstice I received some divine information that indicated I would be writing a book, starting a biz, and leaving my current work as Director of Career Development at Marlboro College by the end of 2013. And so it is my friends. The book and biz are in progress and my last day at the college is Jan. 1, 2014.<br />
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I've had lots of jobs in my life and it's always been hard for me to quit, even the bad ones. But leaving a job I like is even harder. I love working with students to help them see the bigger possibilities that exist within themselves, and now it's time to share this calling with my tribe. I feel very drawn towards working with women who are at the edge of their dreams and need a hand to hold as they embrace their fear and go for it. And that's why I am choosing to go down this very risky path of giving up something great to go for my soul calling. I love the quote by Iyanla Vanzant- "You must have a test to have a testimony."<br />
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This is my test. There's A LOT OF FEAR out there. If you are an entrepreneur, I'm sure you've heard it in the voices of your friends and family… "the economy is bad….most people fail at business within the first two years… how will you survive????" And I get it. I know people who have gone into debt, even lost their family over their business. And if I focused on those stories, I might just throw in the towel before I even get started, but that is not my style!<br />
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Thus, I've made it my personal mission to find stories of women who are killing it within their first two years of business. I'm looking for women like me who don't have a sugar daddy doling out cash and who have to figure it out because their livelihood depends on it. And that's why I'm a big fan of Hilary Rushford (a fellow B-School Alum!) and founder of Dean Street Society. She's a personal stylist and business guru who has managed to make a profitable online business in two years that she loves. <i>And that</i>, I love.<br />
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Hilary is rolling out a new program that is right up my alley. It's more than just a book, it comes with a built in tribe and toolkit for women who are on the edge of their entrepreneurial dreams and includes inspirational case studies of people building successful businesses in the first 2-4 yrs. Just the kind of stories we need to hear! It's called the <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1300865&c=ib&aff=263877&cl=239960" target="ejejcsingle"> 4-Part Entrepreneur Cocktail</a> and I am more than honored to be part of the Dean Street Society Happy Hour Dialogues to start the conversation rolling. 2014 is the year I officially launch my book and biz, so it's perfect timing, and I'd love for you to join me.<br />
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In my opinion, there is no better way to go for your dreams, than to find someone who is already doing it and learn from them and that's what the <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1300865&c=ib&aff=263877&cl=239960" target="ejejcsingle">4-Part Entrepreneur Cocktail</a> is all about.<br />
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According to Hilary, "The <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1300865&c=ib&aff=263877&cl=239960" target="ejejcsingle">4-Part Entrepreneur Cocktail</a> is for you if you are a blogger or entrepreneur who sometimes feels lost, over your head or unsure where to start or what to do next, like you should be further ahead by now. This applies to readers who haven't yet decided whether to start a business, those a few years in, but who have yet to really succeed the way they'd hoped... <b>It's for anyone who secretly feels there should be a better, easier, less overwhelming way to do this</b>. It's the book I wish I'd read when I was just getting started two years ago."<br />
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I'm on board. How about you?<br />
Here is what I'd like to suggest. You<b> <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1300865&c=ib&aff=263877&cl=239960" target="ejejcsingle">sign up here</a> </b>so Hilary knows I sent ya, and I will...<br />
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1. Hold your virtual hand and encourage you throughout the process.<br />
2. Provide you two free Sweet Spot counseling sessions (worth $200!). Following along with the Hilary's cocktail theme, we'll do <i><b>Before and After Shots</b></i>. Because self-assessment and reflection are vital to growth, the <i><b>Before Shot</b></i> will give you a chance to check in with me before you start the program to acknowledge where you are in your business/life and what you hope to gain out of the program. At the end of the program you report back and share your <b><i>After Shot</i> </b>- including clarity around your intentions, accomplishments and action plans. You'll have one on one time with me to make a plan to help you continue working towards your soul's Sweet Spot in a way that feels oh, so good.<br />
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If you aren't an entrepreneur, that's ok. I'd still like to invite you to come along this journey with me by staying in touch in 2014. Either way, I'd appreciate the company.<br />
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Deshadesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-85736049689602491952013-11-23T18:44:00.002-08:002013-11-23T18:44:54.111-08:00Sweet Spot Style Featured in Snowed-In Magazine!Hi friends! I'm excited to have a fashion feature in <a href="http://www.shemakesahome.com/2013/11/snowed-in-magazine-2013-is-here.html" target="_blank">SnowedIn</a> Magazine produced by Ashley Pahl of She Makes a Home. Check out the full magazine <a href="http://www.shemakesahome.com/2013/11/snowed-in-magazine-2013-is-here.html" target="_blank">here</a>- it's gorgeous and it's free! xo Desha
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Sometimes I forget how fun making art is. Ah, it can be such a stress-reliever. Today, I took Iyla and her friend to the <a href="http://rivergalleryschool.org/" target="_blank">River Gallery School of Art </a>to check out their <a href="http://rivergalleryschool.org/classes/workshops/666-free-word-a-image-workshop" target="_blank">Word and Image Workshop</a>, which included brush paining, collage, calligraphy, letter setting, and book binding. We did it all! Carol and Donna were so patient helping the girls (and me!) make sweet little journals and after Iyla's friend said "this was the BEST day ever!" I think they did a pretty good job, right?<br />
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xo Deshadesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-71877553280811041602013-09-28T14:45:00.001-07:002013-11-23T18:34:36.300-08:00Sneak Peak: New Website Plans & Social Suzi Giveaway!Ooooh, la la!! I'm So excited to share this mood board from my web designer, <a href="http://socialsuzidesigns.com/" target="_blank">Social Suzi</a>. I can't wait to launch my new website, inspired by some of my fav online businesses, fashion, food, and COLOR. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll be seeing from my new site in the months to come...<br />
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xo Deshadesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-71413119428449538362013-09-20T06:26:00.000-07:002013-09-20T06:26:12.089-07:00RetreatI'm finishing up my first draft of Sweet Spot Style (the book) and I needed a little quiet space to collect my thoughts, so last weekend I had the pure luxury of staying at <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1235735" target="_blank">The Sanctuary</a> in Westminster West, Vermont. Homeowners Caitlin and Peter where out of town and I was in charge of making sure Sasha and Maya (the kitties) didn't get eaten by wild coyotes after sunset. I am good at that kind of job :)<br />
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It's funny, I was dreaming of being all alone, getting uninhibited free time to write and focus, but oddly enough I found myself creating my own distractions. Maybe it is b/c I'm so used to being interrupted, with 50 things to do at all times, the phone ringing, dinner to make, or my child who wants to play Barbies.... and all of these things were gone. Yet, what did I do, but pick up the phone and ask my family if they would like to join me? How crazy is that??? I told hubby, "I <i>think</i> I <i>kinda</i> I miss you..." but actually I think it was that I'm not used to spending much time alone. Luckily, hubby reminded me of my mission and told me to get back to work :)<br />
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issuu.com/staybasic/docs/staybasic-sept-oct?e=0/4875434desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-15777162521183170432013-08-12T14:05:00.001-07:002013-08-12T14:06:02.715-07:00Get the MOST from your to do list<br />
My daughter knows about lists. My husband makes lists daily and checks it off. It has tasks like clean the bathroom, wash the clothes, call the electrician, research counter tops, etc. When my daughter wanted to play with me the other day, I showed her my list of things to do so she would understand I had lots to do. We read the the list of ten things together and at the end she said, "Can you add<b><i> play with me</i></b> on your list?<br />
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Wow. That was a bit of a wake up call. I put the list down and said, "Let's play <b><i>now</i></b>."<br />
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Coming home from work today, I saw that my daughter had made her own list and once again I was reminded of what is important in life. It can't be all about the work, our lists need to include a little play and I'm happy to report that was one thing that was checked off her list.<br />
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desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-49327647954747486062013-08-09T07:21:00.005-07:002013-08-09T07:21:58.810-07:00It's like a scene from your blog...Late summer dinners on the porch in Vermont make me happy. Even without a kitchen and washing dishes in the yard with a water hose, everything is better with wine and good friends.<br />
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<br />desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-14980886686240867952013-08-01T19:24:00.000-07:002013-08-01T19:24:52.705-07:00Vermont Farmhouse Garden Magic StoryEvery home tells a story. Whether it's brand new or 300 yrs old, there is always a story to tell. So when my editor Abigail Gehring Lawrence invited me to her childhood home in Vermont, I was so happy to pull onto the dirt driveway and find this scene. Hope you enjoy this snapshot of our evening and get a glimpse of the true glory of summertime in Vermont.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">appetizers included bacon wrapped figs with maple, coconut dipping sauce<br />wine and Tim's homemade ginger ale on the porch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside we found relics, curious collections left behind by trusting family members</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the heart of a Vermont home</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">secret places yet to explore...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ thank you Abigail and Tim for sharing your VT Sweet Spot with us ~</td></tr>
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<br />desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-74661750996021012492013-07-21T14:41:00.000-07:002013-07-21T16:54:04.196-07:00It would be nice if...I don't recommend remodeling your kitchen, writing your first book, building your business and your website, taking an online PR class, and some other stuff I've forgotten to mention like helping to organize a fundraiser, being a mom and working. It would be nice if I could just do one or two of these things at a time, but alas we create our own reality and this is the one I've patched together.<br />
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I guess it's just in my blood to multi-task. At the most I had seven part time jobs at one time. Even in high school I had three part time jobs. I'd leave school early to work the 3-6 shift at the church daycare, and then dash out the door to take the 6-9 shift at M.M. Cohn's, a Southern retail store akin to Dillard's or perhaps some lesser version of Macy's? Yes, this required an outfit change and I was usually speeding to get there on time. The third job was working weekends at a hippie store in the mall where I sold tie-dyed shirts, incense and beads while listening to the Grateful Dead.<br />
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I'm getting off subject here, as I was saying... I tend to thrive with threes. Three relatively big tasks is a good thing, keeps things spicy. Three boyfriends always seemed to work well, too. If one made you mad, the other would cheer you up. As the saying goes, one man can't possibly make you happy- but, how about three? I say it's the magic number!<br />
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I'm getting off track AGAIN, see that's what happens when you multi-task. You get off track because instead of writing your book, you start looking at kitchens and when you are supposed to be looking at designing your kitchen you are playing dress up with your daughter walking around the house in your prom dress from about a million yrs ago (at least it still fits!) and trying not to fall down the stairs in high heels that you haven't worn since you moved to Vermont ten years ago.<br />
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It would be nice if I could just write my book.<br />
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I think I better go do that.<br />
Xo Deshadesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-3489643387364372552013-07-18T19:37:00.002-07:002013-07-18T19:37:51.143-07:00What My Dad Taught Me About Money<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I believe we create our own happiness, so whether you are rich or poor, life happens. We have to deal with tragedies that are beyond our control and experience the feeling of love regardless of how much money we have. But to say money doesn't matter would be a lie. It does matter. I see money as a form of energy and the owner gets to use it how they choose. You may hoard it and become greedy with it or you may give it freely. <b>Your relationship to it can offer you freedom or control your life completely.</b><br />
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My own story around money is complicated and I won't go into it here, but I'm sure, like you, my world views are effected by early relationship to money, or lack of it :)<br />
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I am not<b> </b>one who believes money is evil or bad. I am not one who believes I need to obtain buckets and buckets of it to feel safe, happy and secure. There are times in my life when I didn't have a cent, and I survived. What I do feel is that money is a tool that can offer me and my family options. I seek to obtain it in a way that matches my values. I seek to use it in way that enhances joy for those around me and for myself. I feel good about giving it when I can, and in fact, I make it a priority to do so.<br />
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I will be the first to admit that I enjoy life's little luxuries. I enjoy a pedicure every once in awhile, a trip to another country, taking my friend out for a meal, buying new curtains. And I'm clear that I don't like the feeling of not having "enough" although I try not to let fear of lack dictate my life or choices. It's a tricky balance, that one.<br />
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I am clear that I won't live my life just to accumulate it, nor will I sacrifice my freedom and lifestyle to obtain it. What's the point of that?<br />
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Growing up with less has allowed me to be thrifty, to create wonderful experiences and spaces on a budget. It's made me more creative in many ways. It instilled in me a certain respect for it that I might not have if I was born with loads of it. I can stretch a dollar quite far and certainly grateful for what I have. Even if I complain that I don't have enough, the reality is that I'm blessed. As Joe Peacock said, money doesn't equal happiness, but it <i>sure don't hurt</i>.<br />
xo Desha Peacock<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If someone were to ask if you were a SUCCESS, how would you answer? What would being a SUCCESS look like to you? This is such a deeply personal question, answering it is sort of like spilling your heart and soul out for the world to not only see, but also judge. And while no one has ever asked me this question straight out, I feel like every time someone asks me what "I do" there is an opportunity to be judged. And really, this is just part of human nature, isn't it? We each have our own thoughts about what makes someone successful and it's nearly impossible not to judge around those standards.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">The problem is that each person's definition is so unique, so deeply personal that it's really quite silly to try and gauge another's success based on our own personal definition. And even more damaging is basing our own self worth on someone else's definition of success. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b>I'm sure my friends and family want me to be <i>happy and successful, </i>but their view of <i>happy and successful</i> might be quite different from mine. Here are my wild guesses about how others might gauge my success:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">My mother might feel I'm a success if I have a stable income, stay married, be a good mom, go to church and be a good Christian.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqREoAGohQ-MYAlKw8XApReXT3jwHEZmUBbC_mBVEK0c1Jc-IUh-VL1VoCD9euff16AAjmMH_0ebeHLB_pQCxdniCsdKHBsUcwH2tKUUPb23yETrHLBc2U-dAckzTWrJ36vAUtya_elo/s1600/Sweet+Spot+Is.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmhEV1eCnQsBs6ZeniAjyAzLTHTh57hwOdeckPBQ2TIRwhZN_0TkFBWr4N40Tvw0CFCzO870UJBhkHziFkFm-us8mkMmvlV9868rVWhk95HBjEusfJ2dMFJJcm1N2tfMohjYiOy5DRBA/s1600/FB-party-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">My husband might feel I'm a success if I could keep a tidy and organized house, get my daughter to eat more vegetables, exercise, maintain a steady career. Be still.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Some friends might feel I'm a success if I become famous, have my own show, write a best seller, and become filthy rich.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Still others might feel I'm a grand success if I am able to make a small imprint on the earth through recycling, composting, gardening and living a simple life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">1. I'm only guessing about how others might see me as a success, I could be completely wrong about these assumptions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">2. Even if I knew for sure how others would perceive me as successful, there's so many versions that I couldn't possibly make every one happy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">3. Does it even matter? Who cares if others see me as a success? Do they sit around and think about my success? I seriously doubt it. They might judge for a few minutes and then it's on to "what should I make for dinner" or "what am I going to wear to work tomorrow." And those that truly love me will accept me for my success and failures. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">- wearing clothes that creatively express who I am</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prescott Park, Portsmouth </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to see Annie at the outdoor theater, Prescott Park</td></tr>
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If you are looking for a New England get away, I suggest Portsmouth. We went there a couple of years ago and I wrote this <a href="http://thedeshashow.blogspot.com/2010/08/portsmouth-nh-mini-city-guide.html" target="_blank">mini city guide</a> with some pics of the beaches and recommendations for shops and restaurants. This time around we fell in love with a Caribbean seafood place called the <a href="http://bluemermaid.com/" target="_blank">Blue Mermaid</a>, with seafood paella and plantain encrusted cod. Try the carrot coconut rum drink, too. Yum!<br />
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If you have kids you really should plan your visit around the shows at <a href="http://www.prescottpark.org/" target="_blank">Prescott Park</a>, an outdoor theater right next to the ocean. There's a lovely garden perfect for a little picnic and glass of wine.<br />
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Portsmouth is a great place to spend a couple of days at the beach, hit a show at the park, do a little shopping downtown and have a sweet little vaca.desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-60720500159279452792013-07-03T15:29:00.000-07:002013-07-03T15:29:33.635-07:00Sweet Spot Style Summer Office is OpenHello dear ones, July is dedicated to writing, playing, decorating and seeing private clients. I'm excited to reopen my summer "cabin" office! I had the joy of counseling a client today in the space and it reminds me how much I love helping people get clear about their hopes and dreams. If you are interested in doing a little one- on- one work around manifesting your dream career, decorating with meaning, or designing your own personal Sweet Spot Life, give me a shout. We'll talk over hibiscus tea and lemon cookies. xo Desha<br />
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desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-34300485109370741332013-06-27T12:05:00.004-07:002013-06-27T12:06:44.814-07:00On Recipes, On LifeAbout three years ago I met up with a couple of friends who were interested in writing a book. Mostly I was just putting the two of them together, but because I live in the world of possibilities I thought "yes, I want to write a book, too!" The three of us got to together several times and discussed the virtues of self publishing, the importance of building social media, and imagined our names in lights! I have no idea what my book idea was at the time (if I even had one!) But I do remember Susie Crowther's story. She had already written a book. In fact, she wrote this book twenty years prior, but it sat untouched as life took over.<br />
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And as frequently happens, those things that are important to us seem to circle back. It's up to us to pay attention to those reoccurring themes- small hints from a higher source that give us clues to why we are here. Susie Crowther paid attention. She heard that inner voice that said, "Hey remember me? You loved me once. Will you give me the attention I deserve?" And Susie listened, but she did more than listen, she took action.<br />
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Published by Skyhorse Press, <a href="http://scrowther.wix.com/norecipecookbook" target="_blank">The No Recipe Cookbook </a>immediately shot up to number three on Amazon under the category"Hot New Releases in Culinary Arts & Techniques." She's becoming quite the local celebrity in VT with radio appearances on VPR and articles in the Brattleboro Reformer and other media outlets. She's also booked solid for every weekend until the fall on her national book tour. </div>
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I have to say, I have a love/hate relationship with the "art of cooking." I love ART and I love EATING, but I don't so much enjoy cooking. I often feel that making food is a waste of my precious time. I've got too much stuff to do! It takes too long! It's to hard to please my family! I don't have the right recipe! Can't someone else do this for me? Please? Excuses aside, Susie's message in this book encourages us to slow the F. down. Enjoy cooking, enjoy eating, enjoy life. </div>
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The central concept is that people depend on recipes, rather than their intuition, to make a meal. Susie states that anyone can follow a recipe, but not everyone can cook and by "cook" she means CREATE. With her guidance, you learn how to cook without the crutch of a recipe. You learn to stock your pantry with ingredients that will always allow for a delicious meal. Most importantly, you learn there's really no need to be intimidated in the kitchen. Once you have the basic principles of cooking down, you can trust your intuition and common sense rather than being a slave to the RECIPE. </div>
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Nice job, Susie. </div>
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As for me, an idea did emerge for a book and thanks to Susie I'm also publishing with Skyhorse Press!! And what happened to our third friend? We're hoping to see your book soon my dear!</div>
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Get a signed copy of Susie's book right <a href="http://scrowther.wix.com/norecipecookbook#!buy-the-book/cnec" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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And tell her you love her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNoRecipeCookbook" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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xo Desha</div>
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desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-31629771797674720022013-06-09T17:06:00.001-07:002013-06-09T17:06:48.403-07:00All Sundays Should Be Like This <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7A7GEt6qT_BRD5XNMGMWsqudtRvHKLhRTYzhu_Ssb5_QKM33ZaZKzz4KlRFj7xOceMAja8ZilbdXEgXEXGgFA1_pmzNwsX7n81nYeWs3-_l-LIXDsDW2wYflO7olV4Vya7UqYuArmPg/s640/blogger-image-1755731686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7A7GEt6qT_BRD5XNMGMWsqudtRvHKLhRTYzhu_Ssb5_QKM33ZaZKzz4KlRFj7xOceMAja8ZilbdXEgXEXGgFA1_pmzNwsX7n81nYeWs3-_l-LIXDsDW2wYflO7olV4Vya7UqYuArmPg/s640/blogger-image-1755731686.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEip6wWXI28NzkX9lDr6yL6z9Si5Jrl5zPqTQw8MBSmlhsKFEg2l9_NzzjVAI3DuDveoeDFJ-51X2Cq_g1vg4ByHKZUVnmldXjtTaDLjZwWN-I2YZj2XuHUG8if9oYkNIvebi57JOWJq4/s640/blogger-image--1571007170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEip6wWXI28NzkX9lDr6yL6z9Si5Jrl5zPqTQw8MBSmlhsKFEg2l9_NzzjVAI3DuDveoeDFJ-51X2Cq_g1vg4ByHKZUVnmldXjtTaDLjZwWN-I2YZj2XuHUG8if9oYkNIvebi57JOWJq4/s640/blogger-image--1571007170.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeW-VYIyvCeAGGQcx9EVcagsCDFtK3Mgt2d_m_Ulk-F9Rnel9llEUYYJsZREjVP67cAjsbAmoE8uW2njchHc0B1_9phFfpc5MsLhx64qzNYREzH7ub_fSQLEfuW4qURb8jYezhraqaNqM/s640/blogger-image-1963932847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeW-VYIyvCeAGGQcx9EVcagsCDFtK3Mgt2d_m_Ulk-F9Rnel9llEUYYJsZREjVP67cAjsbAmoE8uW2njchHc0B1_9phFfpc5MsLhx64qzNYREzH7ub_fSQLEfuW4qURb8jYezhraqaNqM/s640/blogger-image-1963932847.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZK32SSOrMIi1sqbv8KdSzyJea79YW6k2w3sMmahnqPzzRdnB7qOi2F7FCas-E_6dMsP3nneyTfhJAA30VCfDqrW0nv1B735KChr_dEdHmPhh-sjF6U8R8TKbNUdZMURhdmiRvHO1QYUU/s640/blogger-image--1176837104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZK32SSOrMIi1sqbv8KdSzyJea79YW6k2w3sMmahnqPzzRdnB7qOi2F7FCas-E_6dMsP3nneyTfhJAA30VCfDqrW0nv1B735KChr_dEdHmPhh-sjF6U8R8TKbNUdZMURhdmiRvHO1QYUU/s640/blogger-image--1176837104.jpg" /></a></div>desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-11735263845245910192013-05-22T13:02:00.000-07:002013-05-24T16:23:16.530-07:00I'm Writing A Book!Dearest Readers,<br />
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Before last summer, I couldn't have guessed that I would be signing a book contract with a NY publisher on a subject that I so deeply love.<br />
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I had just finished filming <a href="https://vimeo.com/50830617" target="_blank">The Desha Show</a> in Nantucket and decided to have a front porch meeting with Development Editor/Author <a href="http://suzannekingsbury.net/" target="_blank">Suzanne Kingsbury</a> and Literary Agent <a href="http://dedecummingsdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Dede Cummings</a> to discuss how to grow the show, when Dede suggested writing a "Style Book." Her words made my heart RACE. The energy and ideas flew back and worth and at the end I was almost scared of the idea. It sounded so good and so close to my heart that if I let myself get too excited, and then it didn't work, I would be <i>more than </i>disappointed... I would be devastated.<br />
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Isn't this how it works? We can't acknowledge our number one dream b/c it's too scary to admit we want it. If we admit it and fail, it hurts so much worse than if we failed at something we didn't really care about.<br />
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I am not an interior designer. I am not a stylist. I am not an author. It seemed like a long shot to try and write a book on home decor/style and meaning. <i>But</i> I thrive in the world of possibilities. If there was even the slightest bit of hope that it could work, I had to try.<br />
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I might not have the right degrees or certificates, blah blah, blah. But I do know what I like when it comes to style and I am willing to work hard.<br />
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Since that day on the porch, I put my whole heart and soul into writing the proposal and tried to be patient through the process. Now I know why authors have sentimental dedications in their books... writing a book is sort of like hanging up a piece of art that took you two years to paint. You've thought about it a lot, it's personal and it makes you feel a bit vulnerable to show the world.<br />
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There's so much more I want to share, but for now I just want to take a deep breath and acknowledge my feelings of gratitude. I've loved decor, style and inspirational stories 4-ever and now is my chance to write a book about what I love most. Yippee- Hayay!<br />
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Do you have a dream you're too scared to even admit to yourself? Did you take a risk and follow a dream even though it seemed impossible? How did it go? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments below.<br />
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xo<br />
<br />desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-20591395026151561212013-05-05T13:28:00.000-07:002013-05-05T13:28:54.929-07:00BOHO Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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xo Deshadesha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-55181370309108597412013-05-05T12:30:00.001-07:002013-05-05T12:30:51.831-07:00morning meditationI had a bit of a rough weekend, all consumed in my thoughts and getting overwhelmed. A sadness overcame me and I decided to feel it, really feel it and allow the tears to just flow out. Not just for my own little problems, but for other people's bigger problems and sorrow. I know I have the power to control my reality, my thoughts and my feelings so this morning I decided to wake up and start enjoying. There's too much to enjoy to be sad in my life. Here is my morning meditation, the things I'm grateful for in this moment in time. thank you, thank you, thank you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thank you for allowing me to appreciate the things that really matter<br /><br />What are you grateful for today?<br /></td></tr>
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desha peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616606079756100315noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812137587372711543.post-48852638283557262222013-04-26T09:38:00.000-07:002013-04-26T09:38:41.750-07:00Scared of listening to your intuition? Don't be.This morning I had the pleasure of being interviewed on <a href="http://www.brattleborotv.org/" target="_blank">BCTV</a> to talk about living in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetSpotStyleFanPage?ref=hl" target="_blank">Sweet Spot</a> and how creating <a href="http://www.thedeshashow.blogspot.com/p/watch-desha-show.html" target="_blank">The Desha Show</a> on BCTV has opened up doors for me that I could never have imagined. Less than three years ago I was struggling with that never ended esoteric question, "What should I be doing with this fine life of mine" but really it was probably phrased more like, "What the <b>HELL</b> am I doing???" <br />
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I love my day job as the Director of Career Development at Marlboro College because I get to help people with this question daily. I encourage students to get in touch with their intuition and explore fields they might be interested in. Then it occurred to me, maybe I should take my own advice. I had this dream of doing something creative... but WHAT?<br />
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I'd dabbled in ceramics, knitting, Chinese brush painting, sewing, photography and more. I loved home decor, fashion, art, travel and inspirational stories but couldn't see how to pull all my passions into one thing. Until a fateful day when I went to see Patti at <a href="http://www.silvermoonvt.com/" target="_blank">Silvermoon</a> and through some heart opening conversations I came to the realization that I should start a TV show. But, seriously, who starts a TV show in Brattleboro, Vermont? Shouldn't you be in LA or NY or something? And I admit, I was sort of like... <i>what's the point</i>? But you know what, I didn't let my ego get the best of me. I did it anyway. I produced 7 shows with the amazing support of BCTV and it's opened up so many amazing opportunities for me.<br />
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Besides making new friends and being inspired by their Sweet Spot Stories (like author <a href="http://suzannekingsbury.net/" target="_blank">Suzanne Kingsbury</a> from my very 1st episode!) , I've also won an <a href="http://thedeshashow.blogspot.com/2011/10/desha-receives-best-new-producer-of.html" target="_blank">award</a> for best series, hosted several large scale <a href="https://vimeo.com/34339623#at=0" target="_blank">Red Carpet events</a>, and now.... I am writing my first published book- the working title is <b><i>Sweet Spot Style: Creating the style you crave on a budget you can afford</i></b>. I never dreamed of having my own show or writing a home decor book, it's so perfect for me that I can barely believe it's real.<br />
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A huge thanks to <a href="http://www.silvermoonvt.com/" target="_blank">Patti</a> for helping me tap into my own intuition and following it. And thanks to <a href="http://www.brattleborotv.org/" target="_blank">BCTV</a>, because I <b>never</b> would have created <a href="http://www.thedeshashow.blogspot.com/p/watch-desha-show.html" target="_blank">The Desha Show</a> without you.<br />
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Are you struggling with making your dreams come true? Are you scared to listen to your intuition? What can you do TODAY to get closer to your Sweet Spot? I'd love to hear your story in the comments below.<br />
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xo Desha<br />
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