"My name is Yvonne, married to my high school sweetheart and mom of two very tall great red heads.
I moved to Canada in 2001 as we wanted to follow our dreams, create something new without anybody having thoughts about us or opinions. Loving the outdoors, mountains, hiking and all this beautiful country has to offer.
After arriving here, I soon went back to school to follow my passion of interior design and art. I finished school and started my home staging company in 2006."
''You sure made me feel relaxed''
Yvonne describes her photoshoot experience - the best part? Hair and makeup - feeling pampered!
"On the job in 2009, I got into an accident and the results carry through until today.
It shifted my possibilities, my energy and my work and I was angry for a long time.
I have to spread work out over multiple days and have to dance around pain levels and energy levels.
Still feeling the strength in me, it is a tough combination but I still find a lot of joy in my own family, friends, the mountains and my art.
Mother nature told me to slow down hard several times and I am still trying to get a grip on that :).
Life in general is beautiful and I am thankful for all that I have around me. The focus in life shifted and that is a good thing in the long run."
I hadn't read Yvonne's story since I selected her to be one of the thirty women to take part in 30 Days of Gorgeous. So, as I write this blog post, I am struck by the fact that throughout her photo session and when she came back to view and select her favourite prints, she hardly mentioned her accident.
It is clearly a big deal, something that has pivoted her path unexpectedly. But, she doesn't wallow in despair.
Yvonne is an upbeat, bright, glowing personality who is fun to be around. This woman has big plans. Life has thrown her some lemons, and she is making lemonade! So inspiring!
"Love the idea of making woman shine and showing their potential as we often forget. It is much easier to talk things down, play them down, not appreciate the love around you and feel a bit beaten down by life. Underneath all the layers of experience it is fantastic that a photographer can illuminate our being, our strength and passion and make us shine." - Yvonne
Yvonne operates a successful home staging company in Calgary: Staging Calgary. She has a gallery of Before and After images that I am ADDICTED to. What a talent!
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