Friday, May 18, 2012

style for all bodies




this sweet video was shot while sara was 9 mos preggers with bebe marshall. here she shows ways to don her favorite TranquiliT togs pre, during + post pregnancy. yay materniT!

hint: 30% off everything sale ends today. use code BONVOYAGE.

bisous. x

week in review


week in review
all-day writing workshop 
taught 1 yoga class
took 2 yoga classes
penned heaps of thank you notes
all-day management retreat
met and loved co-founder of zingerman's
oodles of journal writing 
finalized workshop deets for vegas, baby 
penned takeaways from this month's online book club pick
prepped teams for my departure
ooh la la, booked a sunset dinner cruise on the seine
crystallized rooms + schedules for france retreats
interviewed kate payne of hip girls guide to homemaking
edited spring TranquiliT lookbook
announced bon voyage TranquiliT sale
met with former amtrak intern for all the skinny = excited
hosted 2 mentoring sessions
post on last week's artist date o' sewing
sir louis to vet for final france prep + official paperwork 
edits to pigs promo for 9/19 20th anniversary event (save the date!)
finished dress at sewing session
signed up for a 2nd summer animal rights conference in dc
bebe blanket + onsie embroidery
spoke at eco-women event
hosted friend for dinner date
published podcast featuring jenny doh
lots and lots of sleeping, napping, then sleeping some more
donation to redapes.org
organized office + basement for team's easy access
read heaps of living the savvy life
set podcast schedule through september 2 = woo-hoo
tea date with team member
review of TranquiliT's materniT video

weekend wishlist
teach inspiring portion of teacher training
connect with tranquil space team at happy hour
pack for france 
dinner date with girlfriend at le chat noir. meow. 
post podcast featuring rock star flora bowley
blog post on paris packing
bebe naming of sweet susan's bebe
sewing class with authors of improv sewing
hair + wax appointments


et toi? what's on your weekend wishlist? 
bisous. x

Thursday, May 17, 2012

tranquility du jour #241: creative play


Welcome to the 241st edition of Tranquility du Jour. Today’s show features upcOMing happenings and Creative Play with Jenny Doh.



Workshops + Retreats: Join moi  for a tranquilologie experience.

Ongoing
* 1:1 Mentoring 
* Creative + Conscious Business E-course
* Tranquilologie: A DIY Sprinkling of Everyday Tranquility E-course+ 
(+new issue releases 1st of each month)
* Tranquil Space Lifestyle E-course
* Spring Tranquilologie Seasonal Podcast

2012
* Yoga + Art Retreat in Paris + Provence June 7-16 (4 spots left)
* 6-week Tranquilista Lifestyle E-course launches July 11 
* Summer Tranquilologie Seasonal Podcast July 12
* Tranquility Summer Camp July 19-22 (5 spots left)
* Art Journaling Playshop in DC July 28 
* Tranquility du Jour On the Road in Vegas August 11
* PIGS 20th Anniversary Fete in DC September 19
* 7-week Fall Creativity Circle in DC October 2
* Art + Yoga Cabin Retreat in West Virginia October 12-14 (5 spots left)
* Tranquil Space Foundation Celebration in DC October 24
* Art Journaling Playshop in DC November 3
* Yoga Retreat in India November 16-25



Featured Tranquilista: Jenny Doh is Founder of crescendoh.com — like a magazine but daily like a newspaper, featuring fresh and creative content from artists within all genres, coupled with their stories that highlight the power of art in our lives. Jenny serves regularly as keynote speaker across the nation to deliver messages related to creative passion, leadership, communication, and compassion. Prior to CRESCENDOh, Jenny worked for six years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Publishing for Somerset Studio, Belle Armoire, and its many sister publications.

Jenny is an author and packager of books. To date, she has created the following books:

·     We Make Dolls (2012)
·     Hand in Hand (2012)
·     Creative Pilgrimage
·     Signature Styles
·     Art Saves
·     Where Women Create: Book of Inspiration (co-author)

For her leadership in publishing, Jenny was recognized by Folio magazine as one of the top 40 leaders within the publishing industry.

In 1995, Jenny received her Masters in Social Welfare from UCLA and then worked for seven years as a social worker in child protective services in Orange County, California. Jenny received her undergraduate degree in political science from UC Irvine and has served as President of UC Irvine’s Alumni Association.

Jenny and her husband raise their two children, Monica and Andrew, in Santa Ana, California. She loves to knit, stay fit, and volunteer for her alma mater, UC Irvine.


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Website: crescendoh.com
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