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I would love to hear from you:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:nadia@inde.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| nadia(at)inde.co.za or even better visit me on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/independencybynadia\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAll projects and working slots are fully booked and secured for 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHowever, please feel free to contact me and I will aim to offer you insight or recommendations. 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Take a look at our\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/organised_and_co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Instagram\u003C\/a\u003E to see our latest projects or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:nadia@inde.co.za\"\u003Eemail\u003C\/a\u003E to get in touch (nadia@inde.co.za).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6875199931472514850"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6875199931472514850"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2022\/01\/organised-co-for-spaces.html","title":"Organised \u0026 Co. | For Spaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEipAp1IOQ-A7q2JroLxp5iUEhVjSIPbNo67hJzLyLcwFgV8CsITotyEEPdFbXQSDavcId58A52pvAZofBFEu-DGehDxu7vvE3xLfEjjPdw4j1xSy271iVsXXbpyJb-_hylFwLonU6v4RkGJ49SyrIfCyp_e4ipqBmEE_f8SCHtKtkG4uM75w67IEH00=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-3602026532329664589"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-18T13:31:00.004+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-18T15:54:43.264+02:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Independency | For Brands"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiY5_pbRKcY6or9wl6yPTOBlXvmTfzI_6o0AEB6RNBgkwqE_9NGg9nCBWu07KIqt57hdzfqr83nEIjqWd0bv-j6cysdOprUTn_DSIspZ5Wh6Czv7Es9I8MwMMiqqpI1QRJ9zzhbPrfdofdIuf--ceA3RYOIBKNkbm_IjtcDYLMVP47gGvVcrY7uEhVx=s670\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"446\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiY5_pbRKcY6or9wl6yPTOBlXvmTfzI_6o0AEB6RNBgkwqE_9NGg9nCBWu07KIqt57hdzfqr83nEIjqWd0bv-j6cysdOprUTn_DSIspZ5Wh6Czv7Es9I8MwMMiqqpI1QRJ9zzhbPrfdofdIuf--ceA3RYOIBKNkbm_IjtcDYLMVP47gGvVcrY7uEhVx=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIndependency Creative Brand Studio is designed to honour brands and guide business owners.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy professional background and experience started within marketing and international luxury fashion working at Burberry’s HQ in London. I created my very first accessory business at nineteen to pay for my textbooks and it ended up shaping the rest of my life. My vocation is dedicated to guiding people, looking after their wellness within business and celebrating creativity. I launched my first set of highly successful and well-received business workshops in 2013 and taught them nationally. Since I have created short courses which I prefer to teach one on one, specifically related to Brand Curation and Styling.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecognition:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;With over one hundred press features in print, online, on television and radio, I can honestly say it has been a wonderful honour to write for and be featured in numerous articles, editorials and stories. Here are a few I am proudest of…\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPress in leading publications such as Grazia, Elle, Elle Décor, Frankie Magazine and Cosmopolitan. I have written articles on creative business for Ideas Magazine (amongst others) and styled many a shoot too. Digital features have included The Pretty Blog and Lovilee. I have had my moment to shine on kykNET and been featured on radio and online media video features.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E(Now… how do I get into Vogue? Anyone know Anna Wintour?)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #484848; font-family: Lora; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's been my privilege to work with incredible brands the world over. I am here to help and guide you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3602026532329664589"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3602026532329664589"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2022\/01\/independency-for-brands.html","title":"Independency | For Brands"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiY5_pbRKcY6or9wl6yPTOBlXvmTfzI_6o0AEB6RNBgkwqE_9NGg9nCBWu07KIqt57hdzfqr83nEIjqWd0bv-j6cysdOprUTn_DSIspZ5Wh6Czv7Es9I8MwMMiqqpI1QRJ9zzhbPrfdofdIuf--ceA3RYOIBKNkbm_IjtcDYLMVP47gGvVcrY7uEhVx=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-9006185410814087774"},"published":{"$t":"2020-06-28T14:49:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-07-01T11:05:18.968+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Must Visit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Good Old Days..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaVf9oK5-nU\/XviRpY6DSrI\/AAAAAAAAQa4\/t9J4rOPXCZY7ihXCCZ94ge5hlUygiiJywCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"838\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaVf9oK5-nU\/XviRpY6DSrI\/AAAAAAAAQa4\/t9J4rOPXCZY7ihXCCZ94ge5hlUygiiJywCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn early March I took a trip to Cape Town to see some of those closest to my heart. Amy, Sam and my (lil) sister Simone... the three gals closest to me (sad that they all live so faraway). It has since become an even more important trip to hold dear because it was the last bit of fun and \"normal\" interaction I had before the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. It was already being spoken about and I had my little hand sanitiser and steered clear of touching things, but also didn't want to appear over the top. I had heard warnings and been told to \"be careful\". There was only one person wearing a mask at the airport so that somehow made it seem a bit less stressful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELittle did I know that once I got back... life would be thrown into such turmoil. My worst fear at the time was that I didn't want it to impact my work. In the days leading up to the lockdown those fears were realised as I worked with my team to put measures into place and to prepare for the worst. I don't want to get swept up right this minute in writing about my lockdown struggles or those of the people I care about. Instead as we have some of our freedoms returning I want to share some of the incredible local places I visited and perhaps at the time took for granted. As they start to open their doors (and hearts) once more it's a lovely reflection on people and places that can do with our support. It will be a glorious day when I am able to return again... so close, yet so far!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"We have surely always understood the value of supporting local brands and businesses, but if there is some additional insight that we have gained it is that they need us more than ever! It certainly helps that the wares they present and the food that they lovingly make is of such a delightful standard that you feel instantaneously\u0026nbsp;pleased when visiting them.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHere is my list of must-visit spots:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003EP.S. *I know many of these will not be new or noteworthy to Capetonians, but my list is more for those heading to Cape Town in the (hopefully) near future. I also found that some of my friends who had newly moved there hadn't yet discovered\u0026nbsp; some of these gems. It was lovely to share them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EShopping \u0026amp; Gifts:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fabricatecapetown.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFabricate:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis colourfully curated shop is a firm favourite. Amy bought a beautiful kitty bowl\u0026nbsp; from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/soenchie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoenchie\u003C\/a\u003E as a gift for Sam. Good choice!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CubuuBgToTU\/XvjJKXU2GXI\/AAAAAAAAQbc\/LAuTuH7wD-s-WdH9d8IRzRvVGBIyTYLYwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CubuuBgToTU\/XvjJKXU2GXI\/AAAAAAAAQbc\/LAuTuH7wD-s-WdH9d8IRzRvVGBIyTYLYwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/balibali.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBaliBali:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe popped in here as I was looking for a few small gifts for my sister. I found some lovely Palo Santo for her. Amy found a beautiful incense holder which is a smooth white pebble with gold lettering on it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/presentspace.wixsite.com\/presentspace\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPRESENTspace:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA treasure trove of local products. I bought the loveliest smelling white sage incense from a brand called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodvibezct\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGood Vibz.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tessuti.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETessuti Boutique:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a shop my mom discovered on her travels. Their jewellery, decor and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/riflepaperco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERifle Paper Co.\u003C\/a\u003E selection is pure perfection (shown in pictures below).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe bubbles were a treat from a Sam to celebrate my sister's 30th birthday which was the main reason for my trip. How delightful is the bottle?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YcqXf6qz4xc\/XvjJX30yB4I\/AAAAAAAAQbg\/xG7nyTXevngwb_vhAqz0V9Nj20IZu_nSwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YcqXf6qz4xc\/XvjJX30yB4I\/AAAAAAAAQbg\/xG7nyTXevngwb_vhAqz0V9Nj20IZu_nSwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ateljeelifestyle.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAtleljee:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA treasure of a shop hidden inside Waterstone Mall in Somerset West, Sam and I stumbled upon it and absolutely adored what we found. The small ceramics by Julie de Pao were a personal favourite. You'll spot them in the photo below (the colourful triangles).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pg\/themoodcollectives\/about\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Mood Collectives:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn unexpected discovery next to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pajamasandjam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPajamas and Jam\u003C\/a\u003E filled with interior design inspiration and art.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe kitty mug just needed to be featured below because it is so damn cute and secondly, Amy makes the best tea I have ever tasted. She uses hazelnut milk from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rudehealth.com\/product\/hazelnut-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERude Health\u003C\/a\u003E. Highly recommended!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ufOnTbdPV4\/XvjMM7lm1uI\/AAAAAAAAQcM\/qkgEoJ7-MNcUU-PKjqt0WQNTFm5dYYfJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ufOnTbdPV4\/XvjMM7lm1uI\/AAAAAAAAQcM\/qkgEoJ7-MNcUU-PKjqt0WQNTFm5dYYfJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EFood \u0026amp; Beautiful Settings:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.olivebranchdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOlive Branch Deli:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EJust a tip, they aren't open on Sundays so get there earlier in the week. Filled with a selection of the finest goods.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pokecoct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Poké Co:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI could eat there everyday! We visited the Kloof Street branch and I decided to create my own bowl which included rice, tuna and seaweed. The pink decor was particularly perfect (according to me). I also managed to find some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cheaky.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrbs\u003C\/a\u003E (chickpeas in dark chocolate) there - check out their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cheaky.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewebsite here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Pink heaven pictured below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wviuGwoFwsE\/XvjLfY3jJ6I\/AAAAAAAAQbw\/01rEyg_Bug4w18EK69HdvdJr6W2m8BaKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"838\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wviuGwoFwsE\/XvjLfY3jJ6I\/AAAAAAAAQbw\/01rEyg_Bug4w18EK69HdvdJr6W2m8BaKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.unframed.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUnframed Ice Cream:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENamed as the best ice-cream in the world, who am I to argue? It was a cold day, but that didn't put Amy and I off. Two scoops after a big lunch was a stretch, but for dessert we all make room.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gorgeousgeorge.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGorgeous George:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had a girly dinner here and it met all my expectations in terms of the Instagram pictures I had seen. Such a wonderful rooftop setting, it felt reminiscent of New York.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kloofstreethouse.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKloof Street House:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy sister and I celebrated her 30th birthday there. The decadent interior has an old-world charm to it. The food was also exceptional. It is so unlike anywhere you would visit in Durban.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pajamasandjam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPajamas and Jam Eatery:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was Sam's recommendation and it truly is a must-visit. It's location is unexpected, but once inside it all makes sense. The details, food and more importantly the cake selection are phenomenal and inspired. Plan a visit, but be sure to make a reservation and don't wait too long until you order your dessert. It sells fast!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1H8LZT_jxGU\/XvjMDi-i0HI\/AAAAAAAAQcE\/IrQQFEf14QIYUJ4d5BwF0gsMsAs6I6rtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1H8LZT_jxGU\/XvjMDi-i0HI\/AAAAAAAAQcE\/IrQQFEf14QIYUJ4d5BwF0gsMsAs6I6rtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-r0IUzlK_Q-0\/XvjLon2srEI\/AAAAAAAAQb0\/EHGynXJHlvMbMqPGDwTA5D0RdCEmj4QwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-r0IUzlK_Q-0\/XvjLon2srEI\/AAAAAAAAQb0\/EHGynXJHlvMbMqPGDwTA5D0RdCEmj4QwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EBeing Outside:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanbi.org\/gardens\/kirstenboch\/visitor-information\/information\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKirstenbosch Gardens:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmy and I were perfectly matched to wonder around together. We were quietly inspired by the surrounding greenery. It's best to go with someone who likes to stroll, take in the scenery and generally enjoys peace and quiet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.traveller24.com\/Explore\/SAHolidayGuide\/Cape-Towns-hidden-beaches-20141121\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeta Beach:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI hope my sister doesn't tell me off for sharing this secret, but once I researched it I saw that you could discover it without me spilling the deets. Of all the places we went this was by far the highlight of my trip. We watched the sunset, I searched for shells and we clinked a few glasses. It gave me a sense of freedom and youth that is so often fleeting and definitely felt as if it was taken from me during lockdown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI hope a few of these are new to your list and soon your horizons will expand and travelling will be possible. If anything enjoy the little things, silly as that sounds. The company of friends, the sand between your toes and the sweet taste of freedom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0L1IJd_P-Ds\/XvjL6DV62qI\/AAAAAAAAQcA\/1nbcQL9ufKU6MQm6egniuww_QWOLlscZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"818\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0L1IJd_P-Ds\/XvjL6DV62qI\/AAAAAAAAQcA\/1nbcQL9ufKU6MQm6egniuww_QWOLlscZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/9006185410814087774"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/9006185410814087774"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2020\/06\/the-good-old-days.html","title":"The Good Old Days..."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaVf9oK5-nU\/XviRpY6DSrI\/AAAAAAAAQa4\/t9J4rOPXCZY7ihXCCZ94ge5hlUygiiJywCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Nadia%2BJonker%2BCape%2BTown%2B5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-6269350864302775274"},"published":{"$t":"2019-04-21T16:59:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-15T19:22:04.460+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Rebranding Story: INDEPENDENCY"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKlM5FFPpW8\/XLx2KTotPkI\/AAAAAAAAQNs\/IoVyNwutzaA7UpOum4XCV5wQMHq2lG0bgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Nadia-Jonker-Rebrand-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"843\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKlM5FFPpW8\/XLx2KTotPkI\/AAAAAAAAQNs\/IoVyNwutzaA7UpOum4XCV5wQMHq2lG0bgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Nadia-Jonker-Rebrand-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have had a type of \"blogging stage fright\" (eeeek). It started off because I wanted to hold off until I was able to redo my blog, get my rebrand online and into the world and it resulted in an unannounced sabbatical which lasted far too long. On the to do list each week, on my mind in-between, you know the usual procrastination that comes with emotional projects.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI rebranded late last year after quite a bit of research, pondering and of course a healthy dose of self-doubt (insert eye-roll), no personal journey would be complete without it. What really sparked off my confidence in getting it done was reading \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atelierdore.com\/category\/garance\/diary\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarance Dore’s\u003C\/a\u003E book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lovestylelife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E“Love Style Life”\u003C\/a\u003E. Her antidotes for living, working and laughing at oneself was just the push I needed. She has long been a personal inspiration of mine. I recently looked through past press features and came across one of my first for Marie Clare in 2011, where I named her as one of my main inspirations (fancy that). Additionally, when I reviewed my notes sent to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fathimasstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFathima\u003C\/a\u003E (friend, creative colleague and graphic designer) who was mentioned, no other, but Ms Dore herself (eureka). I found the book on an inspiring work trip in the most beautiful book shop. While I was wondering whether I should buy it a very stylish woman passed by and said to me “you should totally get that book, it is really inspiring”. Thank you, kind, fabulous stranger! I bought it and finally kick started my journey once more.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DPmlNo9hWvs\/XLx2KYpBoZI\/AAAAAAAAQNw\/CnyVPssO2hgq5R9oy4Bh1hPIDDJ1mVECgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Nadia-Jonker-Rebrand-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"838\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DPmlNo9hWvs\/XLx2KYpBoZI\/AAAAAAAAQNw\/CnyVPssO2hgq5R9oy4Bh1hPIDDJ1mVECgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Nadia-Jonker-Rebrand-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI don’t want to harp on about the woes that lead to the rebrand, the change of name and the overall sadness that surrounded the need to leap into something new (it’s a bitch and we’re all tired of it). I wrote about divorce in another post which you can \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/p\/a-different-chapter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eread here\u003C\/a\u003E. It was a painful journey that made me feel disassociated with my brand and my name. Two very important things to me.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe name Independency came from a word I heard in a song while listening to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/monocle.com\/radio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMonocle\u003C\/a\u003E. The first thing I thought is… “that is exactly where I am, but is Independency even a word?” Yes, it is! After some research and some thinking I felt really comfortable about briefing Fathima about the new name and updated branding. I wanted to keep part of my identity, the trademark N that was part of my previous branding (which Fathima created too). It was also rooted in my work directly with independent businesses and the idea of an agency style service geared directly towards them. Independent + Agency = Indpendency. Hooray! As always \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fathimasstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFathima\u003C\/a\u003E was a dream to work with, she is tapped into what is on trend, yet will give longevity to branding.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo… a splash of French Garance style, a bit of pink (my\u0026nbsp;perennial favourite) and a kick-ass friend and graphic designer to make my ideas come to life and here we are. Rebranded and embracing life. My \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/p\/my-work.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsulting services\u003C\/a\u003E have also had an update and I have been fortunate enough to continue to work with some wonderful local brands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E“Remember to always keep your independent spirit alive, in business and in life. Times will change, challenges will come, but at the heart of it the strength that lies within a strong woman is a force that will carry her through the best and the worst that life might bring.”\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fathimasstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll design and graphics by Fathima's Studio.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6269350864302775274"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6269350864302775274"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2019\/04\/a-rebranding-story-independency.html","title":"A Rebranding Story: INDEPENDENCY"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKlM5FFPpW8\/XLx2KTotPkI\/AAAAAAAAQNs\/IoVyNwutzaA7UpOum4XCV5wQMHq2lG0bgCEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/Nadia-Jonker-Rebrand-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-6109502984689344933"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-18T14:17:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-21T13:45:13.549+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Must Visit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Second Home: Station Drive"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI have been fortunate enough to call \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2017\/05\/my-new-office-journey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStaion Drive my \"second home\"\u003C\/a\u003E for over two years already. The changes and community development have been a wonderful thing to be part of and to witness. Recently, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapflights.co.za\/news\/top-things-to-do-in-durban-according-to-our-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECheapflights\u003C\/a\u003E chatted to a few local bloggers, including \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.askashe.com\/2017\/07\/my-durban\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsk Ashe\u003C\/a\u003E and I about our favourite things to do in Durban, besides lying on the beach, working within Station Drive was a clear winner. I always suggest it as a must-visit for friends making their way to our city.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AA3Zn96ffK0\/WW0m3R-85HI\/AAAAAAAAP9w\/58PsY-ZcDHkukN12PsOjcaRAHAvGzgP8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Nadia-van-der-Mescht---Durb.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"893\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AA3Zn96ffK0\/WW0m3R-85HI\/AAAAAAAAP9w\/58PsY-ZcDHkukN12PsOjcaRAHAvGzgP8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Nadia-van-der-Mescht---Durb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E“It’s a vibrant, colourful area brought to life by a community of creatives working together to shape an experience that truly showcases a unique side of Durban as a city.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe Station Drive Precinct is fast becoming one of Durban’s most interesting and inspired destinations for locals and tourists alike. With gentrification being the buzz word the globe over, it offers a prime example of the city working in unison with creatives and independent brands. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EFrom the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/themorningtrade\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMorning Trade Food Market\u003C\/a\u003E through to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/firstthursdaysdurban\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E“First Thursdays”\u003C\/a\u003E the taste of Durban is served in an authentic, yet truly delicious way. Fashion, food and vintage treasures can be found in amongst creatives hard at work. Offices and interesting shops are spread around the precinct in working pods such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theloadingbaydurban\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Loading Bay\u003C\/a\u003E or The Station, developed to serve and assist small business growth within the area.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHow lucky we are to have such a creative hub within the heart of our city. It makes me so happy to go to work there each day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6109502984689344933"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6109502984689344933"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2017\/07\/my-second-home-station-drive.html","title":"My Second Home: Station Drive"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AA3Zn96ffK0\/WW0m3R-85HI\/AAAAAAAAP9w\/58PsY-ZcDHkukN12PsOjcaRAHAvGzgP8QCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Nadia-van-der-Mescht---Durb.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-2458085814709730571"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-21T19:59:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-08-02T18:10:01.574+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Business Sessions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Business Sessions: Tailor Made to Suit your Brand"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jwq8TyC3n9I\/WUqqG2JpLlI\/AAAAAAAAP88\/eK4PxEtNhF0Q8FU7S-NxqIw3G0NKO2PhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Strip---The-Business-S.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"254\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jwq8TyC3n9I\/WUqqG2JpLlI\/AAAAAAAAP88\/eK4PxEtNhF0Q8FU7S-NxqIw3G0NKO2PhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Strip---The-Business-S.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA selection of creative sessions to help you build your business and brand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn June I launched \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2017\/05\/the-business-sessions.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Business Sessions\u003C\/a\u003E, a set of exclusively designed consulting sessions and weekly classes\u0026nbsp;and I am ever so happy with how the introduction and subsequent sessions have gone. It has not only inspired new and existing clients, but been a very firm confirmation for me of why I LOVE my job. Hosting entrepreneurs in my office and via Skype, open discussion, teaching and guiding them and then seeing them grasp and understand concepts is a beautiful thing to witness.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor July and August the sessions continue and are open to a new group of students. I have simplified the process slightly in order to make it as clear as possible how it all works.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Type of Sessions -\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOne on One:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;When you need a bit of extra TLC.\u003Cbr \/\u003EFully focused on your business, process and personal requirements.\u003Cbr \/\u003EBooked on a day and date that suits your individual schedule as opposed to fitting in with the timetable. You learn at a pace that suits you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThese are held in person in Durban or via Skype or Facetime for those who aren't based here.\u003Cbr \/\u003ER1200 for three sessions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmall Group Classes in Durban:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;When you want to connect with like-minded business owners.\u003Cbr \/\u003EA group of students (no more than three) with a more general business focus.\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou will receive individual assistance too, but the group setting allows for further learning from the experience of fellow students and is a great networking opportunity.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe classes are once a week for three consecutive weeks in a row \/ see timetable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;Each week follows on from the previous with a clear plan and homework to keep the momentum. The timetable (scroll down) outlines the dates and times at which the group classes run.\u003Cbr \/\u003ER900 for three sessions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lyq1y9hacY4\/WUqxg-FhOzI\/AAAAAAAAP9Y\/SItJIVYcv4U61mD5cuoWyi95e8XASbrGQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Post-Photo-670.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"447\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lyq1y9hacY4\/WUqxg-FhOzI\/AAAAAAAAP9Y\/SItJIVYcv4U61mD5cuoWyi95e8XASbrGQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Post-Photo-670.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E- Session Info -\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAs you work through the sessions or classes depending on whether you select one on one or group classes, you will receive practical examples and insight that you can implement within your own life and business. Each session is taught by me, personally, no pre-recorded messages, no videos... the real life person version. It ensures you can ask questions directly and we can tackle your individual requirements. If your schedule doesn't allow for you to attend weekly sessions, there is the option to have one on one mentorship to suit your schedule and pace.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant to enrol? Click here...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- You can select from the following -\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rmVZU-QjKIQ\/WYH5GXr4JJI\/AAAAAAAAP-A\/3GKjuwuP8U4A3aH4w0OAkeeo-jSbJZUywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The-Business-Sessions-Augus.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"243\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rmVZU-QjKIQ\/WYH5GXr4JJI\/AAAAAAAAP-A\/3GKjuwuP8U4A3aH4w0OAkeeo-jSbJZUywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The-Business-Sessions-Augus.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Social Media Content Creation -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETell your story, grow your brand, showcase your business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou can attend either in the group class as per timetable or book these sessions one on one to suit your unique schedule.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAlways wondering what to say online, how to say it and when? Then these are the sessions for you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of creating and writing purposeful content to market your business and creatively build your brand. On offer are focused steps that you can personally implement and test out to see results in action.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"Meaningful content creation is a personal passion of mine. I'm fortunate to have worked on some large scale projects that yielded great success for locally based businesses, both within the creative and corporate spheres.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one. Not sure if this is the course for you -\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E let's chat.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Developing a Comprehensive Brand Experience -\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYou can attend either in the group class as per timetable or book these sessions one on one to suit your unique schedule.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDon't you love that feeling in your heart when you leave your favourite shop, with a prettily wrapped parcel after having received outstanding service? It's time to create that \"happy feeling\" for your very own customers.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"Our brands have the opportunity to change people's lives in a beautiful, positive and happy way. Who wouldn't want to share that valuable type of sincere joy through their business?\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of creating your own comprehensive brand experience. Add value to your customers through an authentic and connected offering and ensure it lines up with the mission of your brand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Planning for Creative Business -\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDeveloping a plan that suits your business and lifestyle.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou can attend either in the group class as per timetable or book these sessions one on one to suit your unique schedule.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe often hear how consistency is key both online and in achieving our goals. But, first you need to know what you are creating consistency towards. It's time to shape a plan that creates that direction for both your life and business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of understanding what you want to become known for within your industry and creating a plan around it that respects your lifestyle and values. We tackle some of the tough elements like setting boundaries, thinking about the future and what will essentially make you a happier and therefore more successful business owner and all round human.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AIVuzDlHs7c\/WUqsAhCMc_I\/AAAAAAAAP9I\/pn7UbS3PmBAcb0cphHN1DL_dYwD62KS5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Strip-Quote-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"336\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AIVuzDlHs7c\/WUqsAhCMc_I\/AAAAAAAAP9I\/pn7UbS3PmBAcb0cphHN1DL_dYwD62KS5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Blog-Strip-Quote-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Workshop: Style your Brand for Social Media -\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECurrently Durban Only\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBeautiful photos are everywhere we look, but what about your own images that represent your brand? It's easy to use stock imagery, but how about creating and styling a library of images that truly represents your business and in turn creating a brand presence. This half day workshop will take you through the steps to styling your own images that are in line with the vision you are aiming to create. From the practical to the pretty we will work on examples and actionable steps.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"I have lectured on styling at a tertiary level and styled images for a host of local brands with great success for both print and digital. It's time to be inspired, hone your own eye for composition and showcase your brand in style!\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach workshop includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement immediately.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E- Claim your Spot -\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESmall focused groups, individual attention, direct access to the teacher... these rates are designed to make it affordable for you the business owner. My focus is guidance and adding value. Human to human... good old fashioned communication based on true connection.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOne on One:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;When you need a bit of extra TLC.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThree one on one Sessions: R1200 for all three sessions (R400 each). Included are some lovely items for you to use during the classes to keep you inspired. You and I work one on one so the attention is directly on your business.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETo book your spot - get in touch.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmall Group Classes in Durban:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;When you want to connect with like-minded business owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThree Group Classes: R900 for all three sessions (R300 each) collectively which includes a host of additional treats and supplies to get you focused. You get direct access to me as I teach the sessions and the groups are limited to only three students.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHalf day workshops are R500 each. Currently in Durban only.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENot sure what you need or how I can help - that's okay. Send me a digital note and we can figure it out together...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"137\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pukCzj6TZbg\/WUqcYL7MNaI\/AAAAAAAAP8s\/0r4tk8RyqlEfX6hxCmBvlrWTUGfIvkq6ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Click-here-to-book.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/2458085814709730571"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/2458085814709730571"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2017\/06\/the-business-sessions-tailor-made-to.html","title":"The Business Sessions: Tailor Made to Suit your Brand"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jwq8TyC3n9I\/WUqqG2JpLlI\/AAAAAAAAP88\/eK4PxEtNhF0Q8FU7S-NxqIw3G0NKO2PhQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Blog-Strip---The-Business-S.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-4240912058018221365"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-30T14:04:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-21T19:59:48.304+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Business Sessions"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Business Sessions"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EA selection of creative sessions to help you build your business and brand.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vE0NTOLQyoc\/WSwmoEU4plI\/AAAAAAAAP6I\/_TnhfuvujpoJMaUG_QN_W87Ez0I0Nnb6ACLcB\/s1600\/The-Business-Sessions-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"337\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vE0NTOLQyoc\/WSwmoEU4plI\/AAAAAAAAP6I\/_TnhfuvujpoJMaUG_QN_W87Ez0I0Nnb6ACLcB\/s1600\/The-Business-Sessions-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERunning your own business is the most (MOST) difficult job you will ever have. That can be a particularly depressing thought. Alternatively, it can be the motivation required to educate and equip yourself to tackle the problems that stand in the way of you living your best professional and creative life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt is difficult to admit we need help, in fact it is possibly something I battle with most in life. Luckily, functioning within a creative community means you can lose the shame and rather connect with fellow business owners, bloggers and entrepreneurs to realise that you aren’t alone, help is on-hand and we can still believe in the dreams that brought us here, even on the low days, even when it feels somewhat impossible.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThese specially designed classes were born from necessity. The necessity to help, guide and lead others towards taking ownership of their dreams and goals, redesigning their thinking and refocusing on what’s important today in order to align with what we hope to achieve in the future.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith my background and experience in luxury fashion, marketing and a blogging career spanning over a nine year period, I feel that a great deal of my work experience has lead me to offering these specialised, professional sessions. To share that knowledge, which encompasses a worldwide perspective through to our own unique local influence brings me great happiness. A honed set of facts, skills and observations both in the creative market and the corporate terrain are brought together in a package that allows for the shared information to take on a discreet, focused and exceptionally detailed delivery to you... my clients.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant to jump right in? Want to hear more and see how these sessions can guide and help you?\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo kick off the series, there are a selection of options to meet a multitude of personal and unique needs. There are also two ways in which you can participate and receive that much needed assistance to improve your brand and self-confidence at the helm of your own creative business dreams.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- The Process -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EReview the sessions or classes below and decide which you will benefit from the most. It might be more than one which means you can join in for more than one series of sessions. Good news!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView the timetable and which student type you are and compare it to your schedule and availability.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGet in touch and book your sessions\u003C\/a\u003E. Space is limited to only three students per class so don't delay.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4EN3LfIzkI\/WSwqEloycXI\/AAAAAAAAP6U\/69GNwp3qNqMezyOS5FQbQdrnGwksZFwlACLcB\/s1600\/The-June-Sessions.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"137\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4EN3LfIzkI\/WSwqEloycXI\/AAAAAAAAP6U\/69GNwp3qNqMezyOS5FQbQdrnGwksZFwlACLcB\/s1600\/The-June-Sessions.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe sessions run for three consecutive weeks to learn more about the subject on hand. As you work through the sessions, you will receive practical examples and insight that you can implement within your own life and business. Each session is taught by me, personally, no recordings, no videos... the real life person version. It ensures you can ask questions directly and we can tackle your individual concerns. If your schedule doesn't allow for you to attend weekly sessions, there is the option to have one on one mentorship to suit your schedule and pace. In addition you will be linked to a small, community of like-minded creatives to further encourage each other. \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant to enrol? Click here...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Student Type: Which are you? -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnrolled Weekly Student: In attendance at the NvdM office \/ Durban.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWeekly Skype Mentorship Student: Anywhere in South Africa (or the world – I'd love to have you).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E- Session Options -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ETime to dive in and start selecting.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Option One -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ESocial Media Content Creation:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ETell your story, grow your brand, showcase your business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECheck out the timetable below and register today.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAlways wondering what to say online, how to say it and when? Then these are the sessions for you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of creating and writing purposeful content to market your business and creatively build your brand. On offer are focused steps that you can personally implement and test out to see results in action.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"Meaningful content creation is a personal passion of mine. I'm fortunate to have worked on some large scale projects that yielded great success for locally based businesses, both within the creative and corporate spheres.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Option Two -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EDeveloping a Comprehensive Brand Experience\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EDon't you love that feeling in your heart when you leave your favourite shop, with a prettily wrapped parcel after having received outstanding service? It's time to create that \"happy feeling\" for your very own customers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"Our brands have the opportunity to change people's lives in a beautiful, positive and happy way. Who wouldn't want to share that valuable type of sincere joy through their business?\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of creating your own comprehensive brand experience. Add value to your customers through an authentic and connected offering and ensure it lines up with the mission of your brand.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x37eQRniXWU\/WS1hSf2hXoI\/AAAAAAAAP7Q\/kQbj5LLVqUsEXPbAcUOEm3jgEh66uS3fwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Desk.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"447\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x37eQRniXWU\/WS1hSf2hXoI\/AAAAAAAAP7Q\/kQbj5LLVqUsEXPbAcUOEm3jgEh66uS3fwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Desk.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Option Three -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EPlanning for Creative Business:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EDeveloping a plan that suits your business and lifestyle.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EWe often hear how consistency is key both online and in achieving our goals. But, first you need to know what you are creating consistency towards. It's time to shape a plan that creates that direction for both your life and business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA focused set of three sessions to guide you through the process of understanding what you want to become known for within your industry and creating a plan around it that respects your lifestyle and values. We tackle some of the tough elements like setting boundaries, thinking about the future and what will essentially make you a happier and therefore more successful business owner and all round human.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEach set of sessions includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement from day one.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Half Day Workshop -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ECurrently Durban Only\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EStyle your Brand for Social Media\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EBeautiful photos are everywhere we look, but what about your own images that represent your brand? It's easy to use stock imagery, but how about creating and styling a library of images that truly represents your business and in turn creating a brand presence. This half day workshop will take you through the steps to styling your own images that are in line with the vision you are aiming to create. From the practical to the pretty we will work on examples and actionable steps.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\"I have lectured on styling at a tertiary level and styled images for a host of local brands with great success for both print and digital. It's time to be inspired, hone your own eye for composition and showcase your brand in style!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEach workshop includes a selection of tools to get you inspired, time for Q\u0026amp;A and measurable steps and actions to implement immediately.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"137\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EQ7x-bpNn2M\/WS1k4rig8DI\/AAAAAAAAP7k\/RUxTN5gbtiU89XE0hWAiICAtS-BCOJtZACLcB\/s1600\/Click-here-to-book.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Yd4cGGPdqU\/WS1h2gZRNaI\/AAAAAAAAP7Y\/PTQxgVqANL88V_eAf_SFH2wdbQgn2aNxQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Styling.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"447\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Yd4cGGPdqU\/WS1h2gZRNaI\/AAAAAAAAP7Y\/PTQxgVqANL88V_eAf_SFH2wdbQgn2aNxQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Styling.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- Timetable -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe good news is if you are unable to attend or fit in with these dates, you can be a student in July or book the series of sessions for one on one mentorship that fits your schedule. It’s a win win all round! Isn’t that just lovely news? \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReady to enrol? Click here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i2bu3Bj54Zg\/WS1Kj4F6yNI\/AAAAAAAAP6w\/vy_T1PVZjjEypQ12BmITUMLFntbl5EslACLcB\/s1600\/Durban-Dates-June.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"147\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i2bu3Bj54Zg\/WS1Kj4F6yNI\/AAAAAAAAP6w\/vy_T1PVZjjEypQ12BmITUMLFntbl5EslACLcB\/s1600\/Durban-Dates-June.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EJuGmKSYWXU\/WS1Ln3taKHI\/AAAAAAAAP64\/BlhlWxAJmUck5p6f89UJ2iin5CxggT0zgCLcB\/s1600\/Mentorship-Dates-June.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"165\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EJuGmKSYWXU\/WS1Ln3taKHI\/AAAAAAAAP64\/BlhlWxAJmUck5p6f89UJ2iin5CxggT0zgCLcB\/s1600\/Mentorship-Dates-June.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mfuwh3bUbHE\/WS1ovlGnvBI\/AAAAAAAAP7w\/xFaYBwW-pXEI-8D3AjfL6YSzZ9QkmwfNgCLcB\/s1600\/Timetable-Half-Day-Workshop.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"165\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mfuwh3bUbHE\/WS1ovlGnvBI\/AAAAAAAAP7w\/xFaYBwW-pXEI-8D3AjfL6YSzZ9QkmwfNgCLcB\/s1600\/Timetable-Half-Day-Workshop.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E- What does it Cost? -\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESmall focused groups, individual attention, direct access to the teacher... these rates are designed to make it affordable for you the business owner. My focus is guidance and adding value.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHuman to human... good old fashioned communication based on true connection.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDurban Sessions: Simply put it is \u003Ci\u003ER900 for all three sessions (R300 each)\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;collectively which includes a host of additional treats and supplies to get you focused. You get direct access to me as I teach the sessions and the groups are limited to only three students.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe one on one mentorship sessions via Skype for the same series of sessions are R1200 because you receive direct, individual attention.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOr better yet get a group of three and you can pay R900 each instead. Have yourselves a little creative party, make tea, meet up at one friend's house... let the learning commence.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHalf day workshops are R500 each. Currently in Durban only.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick here to book your sessions and get working on creating the brand of your dreams.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ipsLyXM4S8E\/WSwseAd66vI\/AAAAAAAAP6g\/lc4j4n_X6SkTMVsXuto0TOIbrwEOmBE_gCLcB\/s1600\/I-have....png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ipsLyXM4S8E\/WSwseAd66vI\/AAAAAAAAP6g\/lc4j4n_X6SkTMVsXuto0TOIbrwEOmBE_gCLcB\/s1600\/I-have....png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"137\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EQ7x-bpNn2M\/WS1k4rig8DI\/AAAAAAAAP7k\/RUxTN5gbtiU89XE0hWAiICAtS-BCOJtZACLcB\/s1600\/Click-here-to-book.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/4240912058018221365"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/4240912058018221365"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2017\/05\/the-business-sessions.html","title":"The Business Sessions"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vE0NTOLQyoc\/WSwmoEU4plI\/AAAAAAAAP6I\/_TnhfuvujpoJMaUG_QN_W87Ez0I0Nnb6ACLcB\/s72-c\/The-Business-Sessions-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-773456396376106785"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-29T12:43:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-05-29T12:43:02.674+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NvdM Office"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My New Office Journey"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen you run a small, independent business moving your office out of home and into an official space is a damn BIG DEAL. I remember when I first realised I needed to make that move, I was trying to fall asleep, late at night and the next thing I knew I had created a \"NvdM Office\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/za.pinterest.com\/NadiavdMescht\/boards\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest \u003C\/a\u003Eboard as the clock struck 1am (you know creativity... not keeping office hours). The decision worked out better than I could ever have expected. I found the ideal space in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/stationdriveprecinct\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStation Drive,\u003C\/a\u003E Durban's creative hub. It truly became one of my happy places.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qJyYoavH_vM\/WSmV64HOe1I\/AAAAAAAAP58\/gvk-xlZmJD039IYI_o6a3ECm1P4QHKs0gCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qJyYoavH_vM\/WSmV64HOe1I\/AAAAAAAAP58\/gvk-xlZmJD039IYI_o6a3ECm1P4QHKs0gCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-3.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZJT24-C2mLA\/WSgMaooWMdI\/AAAAAAAAP5U\/CU5EC7-i_pcoHyxsxTQwhb5b3sF4iDcGACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZJT24-C2mLA\/WSgMaooWMdI\/AAAAAAAAP5U\/CU5EC7-i_pcoHyxsxTQwhb5b3sF4iDcGACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHowever, towards the end of last year things were changing and my office would no longer be available come 1st of January 2017. Life had already taken on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2016\/12\/an-inconvenient-truth.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome big changes\u003C\/a\u003E and so I sort of just absorbed it in amongst the other elements that were in my mind already.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAffordable office spaces are not aplenty in Durban, I know this from my original office search. I was however very lucky to be updated about a new space that was being developed in Station Drive alongside \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.conamorehome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECon Amore\u003C\/a\u003E, the beautiful interior design store - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theloadingbaydurban\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Loading Bay\u003C\/a\u003E. Upon my first visit there wasn’t much to see (see the above photos), but with some imagination I was able to envision working there. I needed to think and figure out if I was going to take the space, the rent was higher than I was paying and I needed to reassess my direction, goals and business. Questions, so many questions! With the help of a friend I came up with a list of all the things I needed to think through and ask about taking on a new space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uDUD8C-FzKU\/WSmV3w5itqI\/AAAAAAAAP58\/fpNzINafTNkSiOzNDYWg7QRnJgbMwA7-ACEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-csYW4Km299o\/WSmV6DeuvqI\/AAAAAAAAP58\/IX05N9W7SloY85qJxw9nt9lC2o-rMQRdwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-csYW4Km299o\/WSmV6DeuvqI\/AAAAAAAAP58\/IX05N9W7SloY85qJxw9nt9lC2o-rMQRdwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs you can surely tell by now that “new space” is now my office. It really has been a very different experience to my first office. Finding myself in a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2016\/12\/an-inconvenient-truth.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echallenging chapter\u003C\/a\u003E of my life really added to it being a great deal more difficult to settle in and embrace change. To do basics like style and arrange all the pretty things and then to form a new habit of actually going to work so to speak. With the support of my parents and friends I am finally utilising the space and getting that spark of joy when I unlock the door.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWant to visit my office for a cup of tea and some creative business insight? \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELet's chat... send me a digital note.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uDUD8C-FzKU\/WSmV3w5itqI\/AAAAAAAAP58\/fpNzINafTNkSiOzNDYWg7QRnJgbMwA7-ACEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"670\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uDUD8C-FzKU\/WSmV3w5itqI\/AAAAAAAAP58\/fpNzINafTNkSiOzNDYWg7QRnJgbMwA7-ACEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-Part-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWant to visit my office for a cup of tea and some creative business insight? \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELet's chat... send me a digital note.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/773456396376106785"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/773456396376106785"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2017\/05\/my-new-office-journey.html","title":"My New Office Journey"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qJyYoavH_vM\/WSmV64HOe1I\/AAAAAAAAP58\/gvk-xlZmJD039IYI_o6a3ECm1P4QHKs0gCEw\/s72-c\/NvdM-Office-Part-3.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-7298408241263686026"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-30T11:17:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-30T11:17:00.411+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Stationery and Packages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tried and Tested"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Faraway Friends \u0026 UncommonGoods"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eHlqiOLfUz8\/WJr-lBIBxoI\/AAAAAAAAP4g\/im91hb1tiwI8Xv6NcY52GGp_W7IlkcergCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Uncommon-Goods.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eHlqiOLfUz8\/WJr-lBIBxoI\/AAAAAAAAP4g\/im91hb1tiwI8Xv6NcY52GGp_W7IlkcergCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Uncommon-Goods.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELove, relationships, progress, joy... distance. Ah, distance my old friend. Why, is it that we find ourselves so far from some of the most important people in our lives? Separated by oceans and excessively priced air travel and often times tears too. We are spread across a globe so vast and yet our hearts can feel so close together. As a self-employed, hard working woman - very sadly I often find that my RSVP's to those dotted around the globe are of the negative type. No... sadly, regrettably, unfortunately, heart-achingly I will \u0026nbsp;not be able to attend your milestone birthday, your engagement to your true love, your beautiful wedding, the baby shower for your beloved bundle of joy. Of course these are not the words I use, but as a sentimentalist with many a faraway friend my heart feels these things when I can't jet across the ocean to celebrate with them. It is in those moments that I find it a close and comforting conciliation prize to send a special, heartfelt gift. However, I have found that sending something from South Africa often means it only gets there months later. Over time I have discovered a small batch of overseas stores and online sites from which to send that something special so it makes it in the nick of time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I enter into a new chapter of my life along with many of my dear friends, there is so much to celebrate, but also not always a chance to hop or skip off to another country. Through searching and eventually finding I have become such a fan of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUncommonGoods\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for spoiling those faraway friends who I can't see in person (must keep filling that piggy bank). \u0026nbsp;They do ship to South Africa, but you see that defeats the object (I must resist). Besides the above little shopping collection looking very suited to my tastes, I do assure you that it isn't for me (promise). A \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/gifts\/birthday-gifts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eselection\u003C\/a\u003E of perfectly found gifts and treats to spoil a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/gifts\/personalized\/personalized-gifts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efew of my favourite people\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and there is even a chance for a touch of personalisation for a hint of extra love. Whether I am thinking of one of my best friends Tammy in London and her penchant for cats and fashion, or the most organised friend I have... Misha, in Colorado I know that each will receive something chosen with love by me, packaged up with care and posted off safely.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe bonus for my business brain is the handmade, artisanal approach of UncommonGoods. A selection of creative, carefully curated products that tell a story and in turn support makers, crafters and artists - just \u0026nbsp;a few of my favourite \"job titles\".\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\"\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4c463f; font-family: \u0026quot;Noto Sans\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWe're growing not only our artist family, but also a strong following of customers who celebrate artists and delight in surrounding themselves with creative design.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4c463f; font-family: \u0026quot;Noto Sans\u0026quot;;\"\u003E~ UncommonGoods ~\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOkay, but quick side note please look at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/llamarama-large-zipper-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELlama purse\u003C\/a\u003E, too good to not have and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/cat-cuff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekitty bracelet\u003C\/a\u003E. That's all... I will stop, it's gift list after all.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/crimson-heart-umbrella\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHeart Umbrella\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/cat-cuff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECat Cuff\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/scratches-the-cat-pendant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECat Pendant\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/llamarama-large-zipper-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELlama Pouch\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/custom-pet-illustration\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPet Illustration\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/7298408241263686026"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/7298408241263686026"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2017\/03\/faraway-friends-uncommongoods.html","title":"Faraway Friends \u0026 UncommonGoods"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eHlqiOLfUz8\/WJr-lBIBxoI\/AAAAAAAAP4g\/im91hb1tiwI8Xv6NcY52GGp_W7IlkcergCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Uncommon-Goods.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-2101974981727015367"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-13T14:31:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-13T14:31:58.155+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Stationery and Packages"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"2016 Voucher Package: Give the Gift of Success"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ykLiyzH5Jq8\/WDa-12d7u9I\/AAAAAAAAP1M\/pgcmmrbJoagfo1tCBYeR-HjjnwuYExTZQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Voucher-Package-Blog.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ykLiyzH5Jq8\/WDa-12d7u9I\/AAAAAAAAP1M\/pgcmmrbJoagfo1tCBYeR-HjjnwuYExTZQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Voucher-Package-Blog.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E-It seems at this time of the year there are two types of personalities that arise. One is focused on making sure that they get the most out of 2016, using each day to the maximum. We still have a week or two left. Others are leaving it all for 2017. I call it the \"new year myth\"... for some reason we think we will magically be able to to tackle all we put off the minute the clock strikes twelve on New Year's Eve. I want to encourage you regardless of what your current mindset is... to start thinking ahead and to know that you need not wait until a new year to make changes, to feel inspired or to start living and working for your dream life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI am offering the perfect gift for receiving via snail mail (well, speedy snail mail). Creative business and pretty parcels - my two passions are paired together in this year's voucher special. \u003Ci\u003EThere are only ten available so please don't delay as they do sell out each year.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt is for a one on one consulting session for up to 90 minutes of business guidance. I run the sessions via Skype or FaceTime for those not based in Durban so everyone can make use of the service. It is one of the most popular aspects of my business where creatives get to tackle concerns or ideas directly related to their needs. The session is ideal for those just starting out or thinking of taking the creative business leap. It is however, suitable for creative businesses at any level. I cover what you would like me to. Sometimes it's a pep talk, or a strategy... it's up to you and if you don't know where to begin then don't worry, I can help with that too.\u003Ci\u003EThere are only ten of these special packages available so don't delay. They sold out last year in record time.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E- To buy your voucher - just email me (click here) -\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThis style of session is ideally suited to you if:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou want to make a change and shift careers into owning your own business, but you are unsure how to plot out your journey.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou are feeling like you need to change the way you work and achieve goals, but you're not sure where to begin.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou're an entrepreneur looking to grow and further build your brand.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou are a business owner who wants to improve your brand experience and streamline your offering.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELifestyle Bloggers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECreative Business Owners\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStart-Ups\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to buy your voucher \/ gift:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIt's really easy to buy the voucher - \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemail me with the following:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYour full name.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EName of person you are gifting it to \/ if not yourself.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFull detailed postal address for where you want it to be sent to, include the city please.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EName of closest post office to address (if you know).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EContact number of person voucher is being sent to.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI will then invoice you and once your payment is received - your order is confirmed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVouchers will be posted off on Monday \u003Ci\u003E19th and Tuesday 20th December\u003C\/i\u003E and will arrive at the closest post office to the address the following day. I can either send it to you or to the person you are gifting it to (please specify). If you are based in Durban you can collect it or receive your items at your session.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor R500 you will receive:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA 90 minute session voucher (valid for six months).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA notebook to capture your ideas and to start planning for success.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFree overnight postage via Speed Services to your closest post office.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach package is wrapped in my signature style and includes a free postcard and extra creative surprise to add some extra joy to unwrapping the parcel.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe total value is R650 including all the little added extras and the overnight postage, but I'm offering it for R500. The voucher is valid for up to six months so the recipient can book a session to suit their schedule.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E- To buy your voucher - just email me (click here) -\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/2101974981727015367"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/2101974981727015367"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/12\/2016-voucher-package-give-gift-of.html","title":"2016 Voucher Package: Give the Gift of Success"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ykLiyzH5Jq8\/WDa-12d7u9I\/AAAAAAAAP1M\/pgcmmrbJoagfo1tCBYeR-HjjnwuYExTZQCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Voucher-Package-Blog.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-1524403927239482886"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-02T12:41:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-02T13:38:26.299+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Etsy Craft Party 2016"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The 2016 Etsy Craft Party"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D1cyQsmVmVc\/WEB0B4r0ARI\/AAAAAAAAP1s\/PPVYphxVppYcNc3mh2jIfJUi3m3Rj4xaACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PN4CsH-IR5w\/WEB0drRuyWI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/LgXeipNXaIMt3ZCUOOGtGBZJW-YyXIYuQCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-17.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PN4CsH-IR5w\/WEB0drRuyWI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/LgXeipNXaIMt3ZCUOOGtGBZJW-YyXIYuQCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-17.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPiles of paperwork, hours and hours of (wo)man power, a gazillion emails, countless more hours, lists... so many lists and then finally a PARTY! It might sound like hard work and that's because it is. I will tell you this though... I do it with LOVE and the Etsy Party brings me an abundance of joy and the ability to share craft and creativity with so many enthusiasts. In-between party organising there are also countless positive remarks, kindness, sharing, connecting and a coming together of happy people. That in itself is gift enough. My happiest moment is when I get to look at the photos shared online by the attendees and the cherry on the cake are the professional pics which showcase the event in all its glory. This year the wonderfully, awesome \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brightgirl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEileen of Brightgirl\u003C\/a\u003E was kind enough to capture the night and how grateful I am to her! She did a beautiful job - don't you agree?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8l68FHGbgg8\/WECHvi4S4BI\/AAAAAAAAP3k\/-QpHsDVZOyotYd4mzmFvpu3XtyWbcmyogCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM%2BEtsy%2BParty%2B16.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8l68FHGbgg8\/WECHvi4S4BI\/AAAAAAAAP3k\/-QpHsDVZOyotYd4mzmFvpu3XtyWbcmyogCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM%2BEtsy%2BParty%2B16.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4dhE_8zGqDI\/WEB0eOPGeBI\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/ROlkOAIXlE4DsBhRSFn83Rt2ZX4hNLI-ACEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyyH9Degds\/WEB0YPWuENI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/trlnbW3RAbgS5ZNMwhMBLqpaAKp51PhQwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-15.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aJsQzrS4gsI\/WEB0tNyXjKI\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/jFBRfdBWkDYQs-EptXKrTcCKzdfbXB9FgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-22.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aJsQzrS4gsI\/WEB0tNyXjKI\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/jFBRfdBWkDYQs-EptXKrTcCKzdfbXB9FgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-22.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-463Vt7qUluk\/WEB0mKQV6rI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/t8LsjKv6QjgyBz5JCJ5ELtcr0bQW9oFqgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-21.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-463Vt7qUluk\/WEB0mKQV6rI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/t8LsjKv6QjgyBz5JCJ5ELtcr0bQW9oFqgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-21.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5p30xp9RT4\/WEB0gJoGEMI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/XyncOoqkx-EsozniHQvMphuxWAcUGCuRwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-18.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5p30xp9RT4\/WEB0gJoGEMI\/AAAAAAAAP3Q\/XyncOoqkx-EsozniHQvMphuxWAcUGCuRwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-18.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmW1-sq0Z1g\/WEB0ITudn0I\/AAAAAAAAP2s\/o-9V7dCgNm076X_QHEmsq61GQaARev5kQCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-11.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmW1-sq0Z1g\/WEB0ITudn0I\/AAAAAAAAP2s\/o-9V7dCgNm076X_QHEmsq61GQaARev5kQCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-11.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEvery year I think “this year’s \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/search\/label\/Etsy%20Craft%20Party%202016\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy Party\u003C\/a\u003E was the best”. Okay, but really this year’s Etsy Party was the best one to date. Each year I get to improve it through the lessons learnt from the previous parties. Etsy was very gracious this year in giving a few possible date options and no set theme... opening up endless possibilities. I was fortunate in being able to partner with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopanthology\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerry Angelos\u003C\/a\u003E once again and hosted the event at her beautifully curated shop – \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopanthology\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnthology\u003C\/a\u003E. She was a gracious host and further assisted with useful insight and extra tips for making the party as successful as possible. The key ingredient for the Etsy Party is... people, of course.. It’s the heart and soul of real connection, trust, sharing, kindness and generosity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELet's delve in and experience the night! Etsy HQ were very flexible in allowing us to select the theme. I decided to rope in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fathimasstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFathima Kathrada\u003C\/a\u003E, illustrator, graphic designer and all round cool gal to teach the attendees hand lettering with watercolour. An on-trend, but also useful and fun DIY.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCkLeVr6L0s\/WECQYZsrAcI\/AAAAAAAAP30\/P-Ma9LuOtjEqozcijO5lVCTOhG7Kf2b3QCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-27.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCkLeVr6L0s\/WECQYZsrAcI\/AAAAAAAAP30\/P-Ma9LuOtjEqozcijO5lVCTOhG7Kf2b3QCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-27.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets sold out in record time and in emailing sponsors and connecting with them I was blown away by how truly giving fellow creative business owners can be! Just another reason why I am able to organise the party in the first place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d525Mo7AxWo\/WECRV6mjZII\/AAAAAAAAP34\/6NCYucnT4NAv3Mv-i1GokDbHfR55oxIlACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-28.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d525Mo7AxWo\/WECRV6mjZII\/AAAAAAAAP34\/6NCYucnT4NAv3Mv-i1GokDbHfR55oxIlACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-28.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhat a delightful batch of brands, creatives and all-round amazing people. Thank you so much for taking part and spoiling the attendees. I am beyond grateful! THANK YOU!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA heartfelt and HUGE thank you to...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopanthology\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerry Angelos\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; the amazing ladies who work with her\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fathimasstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFathima Kathrada\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELizzie Masters\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.askashe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENicola Ashe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/my.gourmet1\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMY Gourmet\u003C\/a\u003E -\u0026nbsp;Khutso Nhlanhla Masethe \u0026amp; his lovely team member\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brightgirl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrightgirl Photography\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EClick below to visit the online homes of these inspired brands...\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbsolutHeavenDBN\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAbsolute Heaven\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopanthology\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnthology\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artesense.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtEsense\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/barenaturals.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBare Naturals\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bashpaperie.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBash Paperie \u0026amp; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s7-8q18AdE4\/WD_mirmvr7I\/AAAAAAAAP1c\/e-qL6HcxYqwQIXqH50AxmQIiZXGmbilfQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-19.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s7-8q18AdE4\/WD_mirmvr7I\/AAAAAAAAP1c\/e-qL6HcxYqwQIXqH50AxmQIiZXGmbilfQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-19.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt’s December, it’s DECEMBER (insert mild manic panic). I feel it’s a terrible cliché to keep telling each other how fast the year has flown by, followed by how busy we are and how in 2017 it’s all going to be different, better, more organised or even slower. Despite it feeling like we’re on autopilot speak, there is some truth to it, in part at least.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have probably pencilled out the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2016\/05\/etsy-craft-party-2016-durban-south.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy Party\u003C\/a\u003E blog post around fifty times in my mind, asked myself when am I finally going to sit down and do it? Written it on daily to do lists, monthly goal sheets and mentally reprimanded myself for not having done it yet. I have made excuses to people and myself. Reassured them it will be posted soon, promised myself the same thing and still it’s DECEMBER and the party was in JUNE. Yes, I could have given up on the post altogether, but all those promises resound in my mind and heart, I am a person of my word even if it takes months to fulfill. Why, why, why has it taken so long to finally write the post and why am I now able to do it? Why today, why now... well, I think I admitted the truth to myself and therefore I am able to finally put pen to proverbial paper. Since June I have gone through a multitude of things, work wise and life wise. The most noteworthy happening within the personal confines of my mind, attitude and thought process. I’ve been encouraged to be more authentic, honest and to share more of the personal elements that impact me daily. That’s really tough, I am fiercely private when it comes to sadness, struggle, personal strife or anything that shows cracks. I can’t unpack it all here, but since June the ups and downs have been colossal. So... forgive me for writing about an event that took place in June... only in December. Insane, inexcusable... REAL. At the same time I don’t want you to read this and think “shame”, I don’t want to draw excessive attention to it either, but in the spirit of explaining and authenticity I thought I would elude to why it took close to five months to write the post. Instead of “poor me” I want to level with you, I want to tell you that we are all going through things that are difficult, but we are all so terrible about telling each other.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"For me it comes with the territory of running a business and blog that is focused on positivity and self-improvement. I therefore steer away from showing too many cracks... because of fear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI fear that if I am too honest people might think – “I won’t hire her, she can’t even manage her own life, how could she possibly help me?” Yes, some people might think that, I have to reassure myself that it’s okay.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat I have gleaned from a rocky road or two is more compassion for my clients and fellow humans. Since having several light bulb moments of my own I have been able to really widen my opinion and understanding and extend valuable advice based on personal experience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI don’t want to mar the beautiful \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2016\/05\/etsy-craft-party-2016-durban-south.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy Party\u003C\/a\u003E with inky tears or personal confessions, but I did want to just say sorry the post took so long, sorry work took so long, sorry. I’ve been climbing a very steep mountain and certain things just could not take priority. In itself the party was a lesson too. There were so many positive aspects, kind words, amazing people involved, but there was one element that led to a personal attack on my skills and the way I hosted the party. It’s always the case that we ignore the hundred or so positive things and nitpick and overthink the one negative aspect. This goes for all angles of life. I have since made peace with the person who brought negativity to the party and I think the result in the end was fairly positive. We can’t give up because of one negative comment or rant, we absolutely can’t. So... I hope in this confession and attempt at authenticity I can encourage you to keep going despite the crap, the negativity and the bad days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStraight after this I am posting the happy, amazing \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2016\/05\/etsy-craft-party-2016-durban-south.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy Party\u003C\/a\u003E photos in December from the party in June and you know what they are just as beautiful now as they were then. The smiles are still as bright, the decor still as pretty. The best thing is I didn’t give up and through that I get to share a brilliant event with you! Cue the confetti, wipe the tears away, celebrate life and cheers to surviving a long year that flew by and managed to kick our butts, but guess what... we didn’t give up. We survived... take that life! TAKE THAT!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brightgirl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brightgirl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhoto by BrightGirl.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/5454271145093630240"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/5454271145093630240"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/12\/an-inconvenient-truth.html","title":"An Inconvenient Truth"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s7-8q18AdE4\/WD_mirmvr7I\/AAAAAAAAP1c\/e-qL6HcxYqwQIXqH50AxmQIiZXGmbilfQCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Etsy-Party-19.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-3240312714137984362"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-04T22:38:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-06T10:42:34.791+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Joburg: Consulting Sessions \/ SOLD OUT"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I happily announced on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\/nadiavdmescht\/?ref=bookmarks\u0026amp;business_id=953338664677184\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esocial media\u003C\/a\u003E - I will be in Joburg for one day of consulting next week. Sessions are limited and I have listed out the details below\u003Ci\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebut feel free to email me if you need more insight.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EHELLO JOBURG - it's finally your turn! Let's get to work on your creative businesses, mindsets and goals!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tYXapOT2y64\/V_QH5wQL_RI\/AAAAAAAAP0I\/YaV6MhPTYDQH9RmR-392ho21HhzypmP7gCEw\/s1600\/Hello-Joburg.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tYXapOT2y64\/V_QH5wQL_RI\/AAAAAAAAP0I\/YaV6MhPTYDQH9RmR-392ho21HhzypmP7gCEw\/s1600\/Hello-Joburg.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHere are a few more facts regarding the consulting sessions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy one on one consulting sessions are my most popular service and I personally really enjoy them. They are run with a firm focus on creativity with purpose. I pride myself in truly going the extra mile and offering my clients a calming experience to take care of their business needs. Clients are guaranteed discreet, confidential service at all times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's a dedicated time for business owners to share their thoughts, ask questions and receive my professional input on different areas of their business. It's also ideal for creatives who are still working on deciding what business to begin or how to take it to the next level. They run for up to ninety minutes and usually work either via Q\u0026amp;A or brainstorming, but can also take the form of a lesson if need be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick here to book your session\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;-\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis style of session is ideally suited to:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you want to make a change and shift careers into owning your own business, but you are unsure how to plot out your journey.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEntrepreneurs looking to grow and further build their brand.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBusiness owners who want to improve their brand experience and streamline their offering.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELifestyle Bloggers.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreative Business Owners.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you are feeling like you need to change the way you work and achieve goals, but you're not sure where to begin.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003EDate: Monday, 10th October 2016\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYou can still book a session via Skype or FaceTime - email me to find out more.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETime Slots:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E10h00\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E13h00\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E15h30\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat's Included:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E90 minute - one on one coaching session based on your business, blog or concept. We can work through a list that you have or I will guide you according to where you are within your business journey.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDuring the session you will be able to glean information and leave with actionable, focused points to implement immediately.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBeautifully wrapped notebook, pen and worksheet to keep you focused during your session. Stationery is always a must for planning, plus I like spoiling my clients.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn accountability check in - to follow-up on your progress, tasks and suggested direction.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C\/b\u003E R600 per 90 minute session.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVenue:\u003C\/b\u003E Final confirmation will be given when you reserve your space.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick here to book your session.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELet's chat about booking your session. Pop me an \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemail\u003C\/a\u003E or visit my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/p\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtact page and give me a call.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IzlKu23gxSM\/V_QRfm727HI\/AAAAAAAAP0o\/NmSEREpGac4HpPs9x2Rdvifq8bMVJARxgCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IzlKu23gxSM\/V_QRfm727HI\/AAAAAAAAP0o\/NmSEREpGac4HpPs9x2Rdvifq8bMVJARxgCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3240312714137984362"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3240312714137984362"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/10\/hello-joburg-consulting-sessions_4.html","title":"Joburg: Consulting Sessions \/ SOLD OUT"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tYXapOT2y64\/V_QH5wQL_RI\/AAAAAAAAP0I\/YaV6MhPTYDQH9RmR-392ho21HhzypmP7gCEw\/s72-c\/Hello-Joburg.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-3141019996366804980"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-19T12:39:00.002+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-04T21:57:08.488+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Pink Party: Durban"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/the-pink-party-workshop-goes-tropsi-in-durban\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E*Update: Read all about the Durban Pink Party here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bcT9DV-QAGo\/V_QJiZJ-L6I\/AAAAAAAAP0U\/3Vr5B6cfEpUTp16u3pTVZ4OP4b8SLCA0gCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-Durban.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bcT9DV-QAGo\/V_QJiZJ-L6I\/AAAAAAAAP0U\/3Vr5B6cfEpUTp16u3pTVZ4OP4b8SLCA0gCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-Durban.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPink! Party! Um... yes please! I am delighted to be joining Anzel and a host of lovely local creatives this week for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Pink Party\u003C\/a\u003E. It makes me so happy when our city is visited by awesome businesses and in this case Anzel of W\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehite Kite Studio\u003C\/a\u003E will be sharing her knowledge and beautiful workshop with us!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JugH523LPco\/V9-7kqOWByI\/AAAAAAAAPy4\/ljz0tZqoMqI0EvBfVIc-WIRz8yqzSQ6zACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-1.png\" \/\u003EI will be joining the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eworkshop on Day Two\u003C\/a\u003E as an invited guest to share more about \"Creating a Brand Experience\". I am so honoured to be taking part and sharing my insights on one of my FAVOURITE subjects.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHz9ccWJ2-o\/V9-71lghG0I\/AAAAAAAAPzA\/hkejY2mmOkY-6RB2SpTOSptOhvzIok0mgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHz9ccWJ2-o\/V9-71lghG0I\/AAAAAAAAPzA\/hkejY2mmOkY-6RB2SpTOSptOhvzIok0mgCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESO WHAT IS THE PINK PARTY AND WHO IS IT FOR?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Pink Party is a place for creative entrepreneurs to network, learn and get inspired. It’s an intensive 3 day workshop designed to get you focused, motivated and armed with a plan to take your brand from sad to rad in no time! Whether you’re just starting out or already have a brand, I invite you to spend three days with me and get yourself on the road to beautifully branded success and making more money doing what you love.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBranding small creative businesses is my absolute passion, and I love being able to share my knowledge and experience with other creatives. You will be learning and connecting with fellow business owners while I inspire you with the power of branding and digital marketing, all in a beautiful environment over some good food and drinks. I’ll show you how to map out your goals and strategies, create an experience for your customers and network, market and brand yourself for success.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESee more photos and details here - lots of pretty things to see.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qqFgJ2NAZEs\/V9-70ARlp-I\/AAAAAAAAPy8\/M_A1uVJ7TXwhH-RU5UKMRXwfT4gP-DvrwCEw\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-3.png\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt was lovely to meet Anzel in Cape Town recently - she is ever so graceful. Being able to connect with like-minded business owners who are aiming to help and guide fellow creatives is always a treat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--ndp4nBvCOk\/V9-_5GokT5I\/AAAAAAAAPzQ\/M3ndx_DXvIQhK42z7PXCshsA1tWyWopGQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-5.png\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHer latest addition to her business are the most beautiful planners and I can't wait to add one to my desk and organising. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whitekitestudio.co.za\/product-category\/planner-notebook\/\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETake a look here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI will be sure to share a few snaps on Wednesday and what makes it even better is that several of my clients will be attending too and have helped to add a special touch or two to the workshop. Time to (pink) party (corny - I know, but I couldn't resist).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1-C8rC8RFvU\/V9_GgEx6X4I\/AAAAAAAAPzg\/kMVuJrRId7QmYlWJcwU6m2XhX_hQnt2cwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-6.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1-C8rC8RFvU\/V9_GgEx6X4I\/AAAAAAAAPzg\/kMVuJrRId7QmYlWJcwU6m2XhX_hQnt2cwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-6.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p99O3IGCKRI\/V9-_hYSNuFI\/AAAAAAAAPzM\/EyedNOrr3XMCMmx6pED77L7M5ugIv5HzQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p99O3IGCKRI\/V9-_hYSNuFI\/AAAAAAAAPzM\/EyedNOrr3XMCMmx6pED77L7M5ugIv5HzQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Pink-Party-4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3141019996366804980"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3141019996366804980"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/09\/the-pink-party-durban_19.html","title":"The Pink Party: Durban"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bcT9DV-QAGo\/V_QJiZJ-L6I\/AAAAAAAAP0U\/3Vr5B6cfEpUTp16u3pTVZ4OP4b8SLCA0gCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Pink-Party-Durban.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-1359045039079792565"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-27T22:30:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-29T09:48:10.757+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fashion and Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"July Jaunt with Forever New"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G3oKqQ3EWr4\/V5kJafv0iNI\/AAAAAAAAPyI\/Arz05RDcKNshyXUWXL4aJsheVJxgM4nIACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-July-2016-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G3oKqQ3EWr4\/V5kJafv0iNI\/AAAAAAAAPyI\/Arz05RDcKNshyXUWXL4aJsheVJxgM4nIACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-July-2016-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NW09Orn-tQA\/V5kJXyn6i5I\/AAAAAAAAPyE\/wrYeUNreXN88W8dPNmAXCE3HSpUGrnQ7gCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-July-2016-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8m2WOAXNI8\/V5kSNlgv-FI\/AAAAAAAAPyY\/52GyU7LkADoqQWoN-NNrlrnngAeKebYUACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-July-The-Outfit.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8m2WOAXNI8\/V5kSNlgv-FI\/AAAAAAAAPyY\/52GyU7LkADoqQWoN-NNrlrnngAeKebYUACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-July-The-Outfit.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERock a pretty dress, get to have fun, wear a crown! Um... yes please, sign me up. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EForever New\u003C\/a\u003E invited me to this year's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVodacom Durban July\u003C\/a\u003E for a bit of dressing up splendour. I in turn invited Sabrina, (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fashionnanny\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFashion Nanny\u003C\/a\u003E) client and friend along to enjoy the style spotting with me. It was so lovely to be able to go in store, riffle through the rails, try on outfits and then decide on what to wear - like our very own walk in wardrobe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI opted for the beautifully constructed \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/dresses\/occassion\/lindsay-lace-prom-dress\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELindsay Lace Prom Dress\u003C\/a\u003E, paired with the Serena Single Breasted Coat in the colour \"mulled wine\" (mmmm sounds good). It was a very cold day so I was so glad to add a hint of stylish warmth to the dress. I don't do well in the cold and I don't like being a fashion victim either - so coat on it was. The item that made me the happiest was the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/accessories\/womens-accessories\/hats\/nadia-crochet-crown-fascinator-2178\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecrochet crown\u003C\/a\u003E, which just so happened to be called the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/accessories\/womens-accessories\/hats\/nadia-crochet-crown-fascinator-2178\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Nadia Crown\"\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- fashion fate. My leather \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/campomarziosouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECampo Marzio\u003C\/a\u003E clutch was the perfect companion for stashing a few race day essentials. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fashionnanny\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESabrina\u003C\/a\u003E wore the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/dresses\/occassion\/lydia-v-neck-hi-lo-prom-dress-pink-whisp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELydia Prom Dress in Pink Whisp\u003C\/a\u003E - that colour sounds almost edible. She styled her look with boots and a harder edge\u0026nbsp;which made for a unique look. Overall we had a really wonderful time people watching, outfit spotting and deciding which horses we thought would win - based purely on their names (obviously) - pretty smart if you ask me.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESpecial thanks to the lovely \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevernew.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EForever New\u003C\/a\u003E team and to photographer Marlon Nero for snapping our outfits.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/1359045039079792565"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/1359045039079792565"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/07\/july-juant-with-forever-new.html","title":"July Jaunt with Forever New"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G3oKqQ3EWr4\/V5kJafv0iNI\/AAAAAAAAPyI\/Arz05RDcKNshyXUWXL4aJsheVJxgM4nIACLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-July-2016-2.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-1907097558948783595"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-25T21:10:00.003+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-25T21:17:49.810+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Decorex Joburg: InStudio \u0026 Celebrating my Birthday"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gzsJWJJkDbE\/V5Zi_UQ0LBI\/AAAAAAAAPx0\/vJ6xDvjylkoaym7cXg2Rxp-gMkz4V0RAwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM%2BInStudio%2BJhb.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gzsJWJJkDbE\/V5Zi_UQ0LBI\/AAAAAAAAPx0\/vJ6xDvjylkoaym7cXg2Rxp-gMkz4V0RAwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM%2BInStudio%2BJhb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"New to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/shows\/decorex-joburg\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex Joburg\u003C\/a\u003E and a highlight for industry professionals is InStudio presented by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.africa.kohler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKohler\u003C\/a\u003E. A day of design talks on interior trends, commercial design, architecture and creative business.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA free-flow forum exchanging fresh insights, trend observations and creative business ideas, InStudio presented by Kohler, will bring together a line-up of great minds on the local and international design scene.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn just over a week I will be heading to Joburg for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/shows\/decorex-joburg\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex\u003C\/a\u003E as one of the speakers within the InStudio concept. I am really looking forward to it. I will be speaking at 11am on the 5th of August and would love to see you there.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo attend - you can register as a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/register-as-a-trade-visitor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrade visitor \/ click here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;More details below...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe talk and opening day of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/shows\/decorex-joburg\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex\u003C\/a\u003E just so happens to be my birthday. I arrive in Joburg the day before so I will wake up in the city on my birthday and to celebrate - I would love to connect with as many creatives as possible, considering I won't be with Daniel or my family. To celebrate even further, I will have four special gifts for the first (four) blog readers who pop by to say hello and attend the talk. I'll be hanging around a bit earlier - so stop by, say hello and let's chat. You are also most welcome to come and ask me your most pressing creative business questions. I will be available to chat after my talk - plenty of time for us to catch up, so please don't be shy. See you soon!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou can \u0026nbsp;read my latest\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorexblog\/get-to-know-instudio-speaker-nadia-vd-mescht\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einterview with Decorex on their blog\u003C\/a\u003E - where I share a few of my favourite things.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"InStudio presented by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.africa.kohler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKohler\u003C\/a\u003E takes place at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/shows\/decorex-joburg\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex Joburg\u003C\/a\u003E on Friday 5th August only. All talks are free to registered Decorex Joburg \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/register-as-a-trade-visitor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrade visitors\u003C\/a\u003E on a first come first serve basis and will take place in a centrally located pop-up theatre in the link between Halls 2 and 3.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/1907097558948783595"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/1907097558948783595"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/07\/decorex-joburg-instudio-celebrating-my.html","title":"Decorex Joburg: InStudio \u0026 Celebrating my Birthday"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gzsJWJJkDbE\/V5Zi_UQ0LBI\/AAAAAAAAPx0\/vJ6xDvjylkoaym7cXg2Rxp-gMkz4V0RAwCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM%2BInStudio%2BJhb.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-6527261063492128102"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-29T13:04:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-18T15:41:47.967+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Brand Experience Sessions: Cape Town Launch"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jmlymwEL0G8\/V3LQuP74GLI\/AAAAAAAAPwY\/YCRYtXOAsCQ2kl5ZXjNZa7pFajo3_h58wCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-BE-Header.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jmlymwEL0G8\/V3LQuP74GLI\/AAAAAAAAPwY\/YCRYtXOAsCQ2kl5ZXjNZa7pFajo3_h58wCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-BE-Header.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's with joy and of course an enormous amount of excitement that I announce my first series of \u003Ci\u003EBrand Experience Sessions,\u003C\/i\u003E which I am launching in Cape Town next week. The project has been under wraps, but I can finally unveil it – hooray!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI will be in Cape Town for only a couple of days meeting with key brands and creatives, but I have kept \u003Ci\u003Etwo sessions\u003C\/i\u003E open for bookings upon today's announcement for those who were not part of the initial list. This new addition to my consulting repertoire takes on a mentor style format with the main focus on confidentiality, style and clear points of action for you to implement within your brand \/ business.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ENext Available Date: Monday - 29th August\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESlot One: 11:30am\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003ESlot Two: 3:00pm RESERVED\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWith my background and experience in luxury fashion, marketing and a blogging career spanning over a nine year period, I feel that a great deal of my work experience has lead me to offering these specialised, professional sessions. To share that knowledge, which encompasses a worldwide perspective through to our own unique local influence brings me great happiness. A honed set of facts, skills and observations both in the creative market and the corporate terrain are brought together in a package that allows for the shared information to take on a discreet, focused and exceptionally detailed delivery to my clients.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hHFshlT9qU\/V3Kr1HCdLNI\/AAAAAAAAPv0\/vB7w0JCita48w9Zx_qPvUbDoCffcVUjrQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Quote-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hHFshlT9qU\/V3Kr1HCdLNI\/AAAAAAAAPv0\/vB7w0JCita48w9Zx_qPvUbDoCffcVUjrQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Quote-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EI was interviewed by one of the collaborative brands involved to share and showcase the heart, meaning and true value of this new addition to my business profile. When I sat down to \u0026nbsp;pen my answers it was the ideal time for me to employ mindful reflection. It encouraged me to stay true to what I have set out to do through connecting with brands in person. \u003Ci\u003EOur brands have the opportunity to change people's lives in a beautiful, positive and happy way. Who wouldn't want to share that valuable type of sincere joy through their business?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHow our brands and businesses impact the world are completely within our control. We can extend a point of connection that speaks straight to the heart of our customers or clients, that magical, unique touch that keeps them coming back. It's a mutual exchange built from the need to serve our fellow humans and business owners, thus allowing them to be positively affected by our services and products.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFurther Details of Brand Experience Sessions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are only two of these new brand experience sessions available in celebration of the Cape Town launch. Below is a basic outline of the process, but once you are on board I will guide you further and allow you access to the details related to your own unique, specialised session.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach mentored brand experience session lasts two and a half hours and includes an array of added benefits. Of course I will add a treat or two to spoil and inspire you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is an initial exchange of information in the lead up to your session – we shall call it happy, pretty homework. It forms part of our foundation to ensure that your session delivers the best possible results.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe actual session is firmly focused on analysing your creative business, followed by key focus points on the subject matter of offering an exceptional brand experience. From there on we explore how your business can begin to invest in this ideal client connection.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou will also receive key tips on how to further grow your business in other areas and an overview of how to improve your social media.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis session is a fast-track to getting things done and if implemented correctly will certainly yield rewards. Follow-up support will be available along with key referrals. You will also become one of my portfolio client members who receive referrals, support and valuable insight throughout the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003ESession Date and Time Slots:\u0026nbsp;Friday - 8th July\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003ESlot One: 10am\u0026nbsp;RESERVED\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003ESlot Two: 2pm RESERVED\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ENext Available Date: Monday - 29th August\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESlot One: 11:30am\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003ESlot Two: 3:00pm RESERVED\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVenue: A beautiful, secret Cape Town location set to inspire you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach session is charged at R1200 and includes a variety of additional elements over and above the time we spend together. You will be treated to a unique brand experience to inspire you taking your business to greater heights and ensure success.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlease note these sessions will be taking place around South Africa, but spaces are very limited due to reservations already in place. To reserve your session please \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemail me\u003C\/a\u003E at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\u003C\/a\u003E. You will receive further guidance from there onwards.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VF9aQo-ZlI\/V3KycB8Ds8I\/AAAAAAAAPwI\/yC_r8EF9SB8Z-nappkXjRdsYbTWg6xA0QCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VF9aQo-ZlI\/V3KycB8Ds8I\/AAAAAAAAPwI\/yC_r8EF9SB8Z-nappkXjRdsYbTWg6xA0QCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6527261063492128102"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6527261063492128102"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/06\/brand-experience-sessions-cape-town.html","title":"Brand Experience Sessions: Cape Town Launch"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jmlymwEL0G8\/V3LQuP74GLI\/AAAAAAAAPwY\/YCRYtXOAsCQ2kl5ZXjNZa7pFajo3_h58wCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-BE-Header.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-6891469184634152445"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-18T07:00:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-23T21:26:18.385+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Etsy Craft Party"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Etsy Craft Party 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Etsy Craft Party 2016 - Durban, South Africa"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*\u003Cu\u003EUPDATE\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis year was my fourth year running the South African party and I am so pleased with the results. Our little, local party was featured on Instagram by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BGxin7iqeQA\/?taken-by=etsysuccess\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy Success\u003C\/a\u003E and photos from our event were within the top performing photos under the international hash tag. That’s cause for celebration – hooray! I really couldn’t have done it without the wonderful contributing kindness of the sponsors and creatives who helped. You can see some of the photos \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/etsycraftpartydbn\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI will also be doing a blog post or two about the party to share the professional photos in a couple of weeks. There will be a lovely giveaway or two at that time so watch this space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOriginal Post:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAre you ready to celebrate? Hooray! The \u003Cb\u003E2016 Etsy Craft Party\u003C\/b\u003E will take part on \u003Cb\u003EFriday night\u003C\/b\u003E the \u003Cb\u003E17th June in Durban - \u003C\/b\u003Eput it in your diary!\u0026nbsp;I am working on the final details and tickets, but you can save the date in the meantime. Last year's event was the most successful to date and what fun we had and as for those goodie bags... I am going to have to work on topping them (yikes). \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/NvdMEtsyParties\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESee last year's party - click here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor first preference on tickets you can \u003Cstrike\u003Eregister your interest online\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SOLD OUT)\u003C\/b\u003E and you will be the first to know about the tickets and you will get to purchase them a day before anyone else.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast year sold out in record time so don't miss out. We even made extra space for a few attendees who were desperate (I couldn't turn them away).\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"What is Craft Party? Every year, people from around the world come together on the same day in locally organized Etsy Craft Parties to create art and inspire each other. In 2013, more than 11,000 people took part in Craft Parties in locations across the globe.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you would like to become a sponsor - \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eget in touch\u003C\/a\u003E. In the past there have been incredible sponsors from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/07\/etsy-craft-party-2015-photos.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkinny laMinx through to Seven Swans and all these cool brands!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LR_KqsM5pvM\/VzuGILM0DuI\/AAAAAAAAPvU\/nzwvzdY3VGQDTEUJCNA4A3whqAeqWelzwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Craft-Party-2016.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LR_KqsM5pvM\/VzuGILM0DuI\/AAAAAAAAPvU\/nzwvzdY3VGQDTEUJCNA4A3whqAeqWelzwCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Etsy-Craft-Party-2016.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003EClick here to pre-register and to be the first to know when tickets are for sale.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESOLD OUT\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6891469184634152445"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6891469184634152445"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/05\/etsy-craft-party-2016-durban-south.html","title":"Etsy Craft Party 2016 - Durban, South Africa"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LR_KqsM5pvM\/VzuGILM0DuI\/AAAAAAAAPvU\/nzwvzdY3VGQDTEUJCNA4A3whqAeqWelzwCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Etsy-Craft-Party-2016.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-6742014150491836489"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-25T22:42:00.003+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-25T22:55:23.830+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"InStudio at Decorex Cape Town 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI am absolutely overjoyed that \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/instudiodecorex\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex\u003C\/a\u003E has invited me back this year to take part in their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/instudiodecorex\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInStudio\u003C\/a\u003E series. Last year I partnered with them to develop the first \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/07\/creative-business-exchange-cape-town.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECreative Business Exchange\u003C\/a\u003E and thoroughly enjoyed the process. Here are this year's details... hope to see you there (the event is free for registered trade professionals - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/instudiodecorex\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here and scroll to bottom\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENew to this year's show and a highlight for industry professionals is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/instudio-at-decorex-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInStudio\u003C\/a\u003E, a day of design talks on interior trends, commercial design and creative business taking place this \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFriday 29th April\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. This free-flow forum exchanging fresh insights, trend observations and creative business ideas for Trade Visitors which brings together a line-up of outstanding design minds.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xTi93FNaiYU\/Vx56sxrYx3I\/AAAAAAAAPuo\/HWocJXsYqS8c2yL6coOrZWWacGH0wDQcQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Decorex-2016.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xTi93FNaiYU\/Vx56sxrYx3I\/AAAAAAAAPuo\/HWocJXsYqS8c2yL6coOrZWWacGH0wDQcQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Decorex-2016.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere is a wonderful selection of fellow speakers - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/07\/creative-business-exchange-cape-town.htmlhttp:\/\/bit.ly\/instudiodecorex\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here to see the line-up.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Scroll to the bottom to register. It's such a lovely opportunity to connect with awesome creatives!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6742014150491836489"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/6742014150491836489"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/04\/instudio-at-decorex-cape-town.html","title":"InStudio at Decorex Cape Town 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xTi93FNaiYU\/Vx56sxrYx3I\/AAAAAAAAPuo\/HWocJXsYqS8c2yL6coOrZWWacGH0wDQcQCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Decorex-2016.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-7700650238603919680"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-22T13:22:00.003+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-22T13:22:49.012+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Craft and DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Stationery and Packages"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"3 \"No Sew\" Craft Projects with Skinny laMinx"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESomewhere along my creative journey I haven't managed to learn how to sew. I can do the odd thing here and there, or add a button when needed. I have a fabric collection and a rather lovely sewing box, but to date no major project has been made. Never mind powering up a sewing machine (I tried once - ended with a bobbin hitting my head). With that thought in mind I have created three super easy and fun \"no sew\" craft projects with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.skinnylaminx.co.za\/collections\/making-friday\/products\/fat-quarter-piece-your-choice\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkinny laMinx's DIY Squares \/ Fat Quarters\u003C\/a\u003E (best word combo ever).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skinnylaminx.com\/category\/in-the-studio\/making-friday-in-the-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaking Friday\u003C\/a\u003E and the ideal day to push aside the norm of desk work, shake off the bore of digital and get your mind engaged in a colourful and creative way! Let's make...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mD-nfWaXYZI\/VxoHLaQ10aI\/AAAAAAAAPuU\/UaCpF4Rf6oAEuFQP07HYDVitxsleIYjFQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mD-nfWaXYZI\/VxoHLaQ10aI\/AAAAAAAAPuU\/UaCpF4Rf6oAEuFQP07HYDVitxsleIYjFQCLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThree Super Easy \"NO SEW\" Craft Projects:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESquare Gift Wrap:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENo cutting required - add your gift and fold it, lastly secure with a pretty pin or brooch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWrapping on the run!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WawtjFx8rBQ\/VxoHLbRxvdI\/AAAAAAAAPuQ\/PADCZR9d1PcKfl1-_jZY1GyU-iKWde4HQCKgB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-3.png\" \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGift or Decor Bow:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is my personal favourite (totally bias). It is so easy - I cut the size with pinking shears (so fancy) and cut a thin piece of fabric and tied it around the centre. You can add a dot of Sew Simple glue from Bostik if you want to secure the pieces in place or add a stitch or two to secure it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBrooch Hoop:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEmbroidery hoops are available from most haberdasheries or hobby shops. This is beyond easy - you just secure the square within the hoop, tighten it and cut off any excess fabric. You can add ribbon through the top to hang it up. Ideal for showcasing your favourite pins or brooches.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q94LqjsgG1U\/VxoHKWxT2xI\/AAAAAAAAPuM\/yzqLWQ6gR3YkIdzoIK-AJufA6ZpyC9L1wCKgB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-2.png\" \/\u003EWith your little scraps from the above - thread them through large coloured paperclips which are lovely as bookmarks or keeping your place in your diary. Works very well in my Filofax. Or perhaps even cut a tag to add to a gift. Once you start cutting, sticking and having fun - you really can come up with so many ideas. Now, just imagine if you can actually sew!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4mLSgivOurg\/VxoHN3OMNSI\/AAAAAAAAPuY\/llqq5WgJLlgQqUIye6CjJe0cSzesHQO3ACKgB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4mLSgivOurg\/VxoHN3OMNSI\/AAAAAAAAPuY\/llqq5WgJLlgQqUIye6CjJe0cSzesHQO3ACKgB\/s1600\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skinnylaminx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkinny laMinx\u003C\/a\u003E is one of my favourite local creative businesses and I admire Heather and her team's work so very much. In fact... I use the business as one of the branding examples at my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/p\/creative-business-workshops.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecreative business workshops\u003C\/a\u003E - the team kindly sent over a range of elements to showcase their inspired look and feel. Additionally, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skinnylaminx.com\/category\/in-the-studio\/making-friday-in-the-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaking Friday\u003C\/a\u003E (or any creative time) is key to innovation and development within business. It enhances your thought process and allows your mind to break free from the parameters we face daily. I truly suggest freeing up time to MAKE... you might just discover your next best seller or if all else fails you will get to enjoy some time out and who can argue with that!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skinnylaminx.com\/category\/in-the-studio\/making-friday-in-the-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaking Friday\u003C\/a\u003E has taken on a range of shapes within the Skinny laMinx brand - from inspiration through to products... just take a look \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.skinnylaminx.co.za\/collections\/making-friday\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skinnylaminx.com\/category\/in-the-studio\/making-friday-in-the-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/7700650238603919680"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/7700650238603919680"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/04\/3-no-sew-craft-projects-with-skinny.html","title":"3 \"No Sew\" Craft Projects with Skinny laMinx"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mD-nfWaXYZI\/VxoHLaQ10aI\/AAAAAAAAPuU\/UaCpF4Rf6oAEuFQP07HYDVitxsleIYjFQCLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Skinny-laMinx-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-4066557528879400616"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-15T07:00:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-15T07:00:27.738+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Life and Times"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News and Workshops"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NvdM Office"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Checking In"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EHello dear readers...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI wanted to check in and give you a few updates. Things are on the go as always in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/nvdmoffice\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENvdM office\u003C\/a\u003E. Consulting session bookings are going wonderfully well, which makes me so happy as it means business owners are empowering themselves to build better brands! I was in Cape Town in March and connected with clients there and I am heading back for a partnership with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/shows\/decorex-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex\u003C\/a\u003E at the end of April. I will be sure to share the details with you very soon!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn other news I have now officially been in my office for over a year and how it has changed my business. I think there is a blog post somewhere in there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI am currently consulting to corporate businesses too which is really interesting. One is a marketing company and the other is an agency. Their work is vastly different, but it is so inspiring to be able to contribute to large campaigns, but in a really creative way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have some additional plans for both my brand and office, along with this here little blog. Now... to make the time for it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are missing regular blog posts - can I invite you on over to Instagram in the meantime while the changes take place...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EYou can follow me here:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nadiavdmescht\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enadiavdmescht\u003C\/a\u003E: Business updates about my brand, the experience I offer clients and things that are part of the consulting element of things.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nvdmpersonal\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Envdmpersonal\u003C\/a\u003E: A personal glance into my life. This shares the moments that are just as the name states - personal. Family, friends, home, husband and anything that touches my heart.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nvdmcreates\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Envdmcreates:\u003C\/a\u003E I am not crazy in having various accounts - I just really like to keep content very focused and need to respectful to my business and not clutter it up with too much fluff! This is where I get my planning on paper done. It shares a look at my stationery obsession (it's dangerous) and a peep at my Filofax. I have also started a local community so feel free to join - just tag your photos using the relevant \u003Cb\u003Ehash tags: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/filofaxsouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#filofaxsouthafrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/plannersouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#plannersouthafrica\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/snailmailsouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#snailmailsouthafrica\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EChat soon and even sooner if you want to pop me an \u003Ca href=\"mailto:hello@nadiavdmescht.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemail (click here).\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pEfPtBsM_fE\/Vw_6727oJvI\/AAAAAAAAPt8\/uqhIw3_SaZk0ktA2JZTPwJIInDpgLLGuACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pEfPtBsM_fE\/Vw_6727oJvI\/AAAAAAAAPt8\/uqhIw3_SaZk0ktA2JZTPwJIInDpgLLGuACLcB\/s1600\/NvdM-Office-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHere is a look into my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/nvdmoffice\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoffice\u003C\/a\u003E - my happy (tidy) space which I just love welcoming clients into. It is located in the Station Drive Precinct which is evolving almost overnight. Wonderful for Durban and SA as a whole. Beautiful photo by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brightgirl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEileen of Brightgirl Photography.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/4066557528879400616"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/4066557528879400616"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/04\/checking-in.html","title":"Checking In"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pEfPtBsM_fE\/Vw_6727oJvI\/AAAAAAAAPt8\/uqhIw3_SaZk0ktA2JZTPwJIInDpgLLGuACLcB\/s72-c\/NvdM-Office-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-30261798956040432"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-01T18:52:00.001+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-01T19:34:01.660+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Creative Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Local Business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Must Visit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Creative Business: I heart Market"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach month I find myself at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iheartmarket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI heart Market\u003C\/a\u003E. In the past it was to sell my wares and at present it is to support clients and also assist with our family run business - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/woodnewz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWoodnewz\u003C\/a\u003E. Either way I get my creative fix by chatting to some of Durban's finest makers, designers and artists. Each stand brings something unique and each business owner offers a different outlook. There are established businesses, new creatives, emerging ones and super successful ones too. Many people think that selling at a market is perhaps not ideal, but I heart Market is different. It's a launching pad for some of SA's best work. If you haven't popped by - do yourself a favour and add the first Saturday of each month to your calendar. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iheartmarket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI heart Market\u003C\/a\u003E is aptly hosted at the landmark of our city - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mmstadium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMoses Mabhida Stadium\u003C\/a\u003E from 9am - 2pm. In March you are in for a treat as I heart Market will be popping up at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebereed.co.za\/decorex\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorex Durban\u003C\/a\u003E too on the 19th. Double the shopping chance so get those purses out. I'll be there chatting, shopping and helping this week - 5th March.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAt the February market these caught my eye so I decided to take a few impromptu snaps with my phone to share with you...\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vI4KaqW4ai4\/VtWrOhQ_NeI\/AAAAAAAAPsc\/BpLtZyUF9O0\/s1600\/NvdM-I-heart-Market-Feb-16-.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vI4KaqW4ai4\/VtWrOhQ_NeI\/AAAAAAAAPsc\/BpLtZyUF9O0\/s1600\/NvdM-I-heart-Market-Feb-16-.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2zgnz1gQciU\/VtWrS30jpPI\/AAAAAAAAPsk\/Cfchrx5M4c8\/s1600\/NvdM-Iheart-3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2zgnz1gQciU\/VtWrS30jpPI\/AAAAAAAAPsk\/Cfchrx5M4c8\/s1600\/NvdM-Iheart-3.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFlowers from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoveLaughSA\/?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELove Laugh\u003C\/a\u003E \/ Card storage box from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Lacartoleria.sa\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Cartoleria\u003C\/a\u003E (love this idea) \/ Bright 'spaghetti' yarn from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SewHookedYarn\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESew Hooked\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggmdtnfqIY4\/VtXKDkt30-I\/AAAAAAAAPtM\/J84_L9qCAas\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-5.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggmdtnfqIY4\/VtXKDkt30-I\/AAAAAAAAPtM\/J84_L9qCAas\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-5.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--7FgfBMMZgw\/VtWrR2O7yRI\/AAAAAAAAPsg\/xkc6QZpO_nI\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-6.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--7FgfBMMZgw\/VtWrR2O7yRI\/AAAAAAAAPsg\/xkc6QZpO_nI\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-6.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YMlxs7KMaEc\/VtWsVjh8cWI\/AAAAAAAAPsw\/k_UnK8gmbAE\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-7.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YMlxs7KMaEc\/VtWsVjh8cWI\/AAAAAAAAPsw\/k_UnK8gmbAE\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-7.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Art block from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isla.designs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIsla Designs\u003C\/a\u003E \/ Notebook from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abidecreative.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAbide Creative\u003C\/a\u003E \/ Hair bow from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cherry.lisa.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFrockabilly\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Zsi2tRaJaQ\/VtWsVR5y4FI\/AAAAAAAAPs0\/6YdfyXx0Mn8\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-8.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Zsi2tRaJaQ\/VtWsVR5y4FI\/AAAAAAAAPs0\/6YdfyXx0Mn8\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-8.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E7zQUV2odYA\/VtWsXvzsvpI\/AAAAAAAAPs4\/dXddRnZZg3U\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-9.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E7zQUV2odYA\/VtWsXvzsvpI\/AAAAAAAAPs4\/dXddRnZZg3U\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-9.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gORKA5V2vdE\/VtWsUj0_V3I\/AAAAAAAAPss\/B_By7Ln9PMg\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-10.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gORKA5V2vdE\/VtWsUj0_V3I\/AAAAAAAAPss\/B_By7Ln9PMg\/s1600\/NvdM-IHeart-10.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMacrame plant hanger - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artesense.co.za\/c84\/Macrame-Decor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtEsense\u003C\/a\u003E \/ Art - \u003Ca href=\"mailto:johnchappe@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJohn Chappe Art\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/ Planter - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tamaloola_\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETamaloola\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/30261798956040432"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/30261798956040432"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/03\/i-heart-market-durban.html","title":"Creative Business: I heart Market"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vI4KaqW4ai4\/VtWrOhQ_NeI\/AAAAAAAAPsc\/BpLtZyUF9O0\/s72-c\/NvdM-I-heart-Market-Feb-16-.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-128715198355306592"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-18T17:09:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-18T17:09:18.619+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Stationery and Packages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tried and Tested"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Presents in the Post"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESnail mail, surprises, pretty parcels - that sums up a few of my favourite things. I met Pammi-Joy the lovely owner of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.presentsinthepost.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPresents in the Post\u003C\/a\u003E when I hosted my\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2014\/10\/professional-photos-cape-town-creative.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E creative business workshop in Cape Town\u003C\/a\u003E. She is just as lovely as her beautiful name suggests.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8pSVlEufrfQ\/VsXYmV8Pu_I\/AAAAAAAAPr4\/JUaUigoytMQ\/s1600\/NvdM-Presents-in-the-Post-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8pSVlEufrfQ\/VsXYmV8Pu_I\/AAAAAAAAPr4\/JUaUigoytMQ\/s1600\/NvdM-Presents-in-the-Post-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\"Presents in the Post is a subscription service and online store that introduces you to upcoming South African designers. We surprise you or a person of your choice with a custom present in the post.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was delighted to be on the receiving end of one of the beautiful gifts on offer. I particularly like the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.presentsinthepost.co.za\/get-a-present\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprocess and questions\u003C\/a\u003E in order to match you with your secret surprise which offers a girl and boy option... or shall I say masculine and feminine. The site prompts you with clues and you can select whether it's a personal pressie or one for a friend. I think it's the ideal gift option too, making things easy and convenient with the quirky wrapping and option of a handwritten note! Fun, local and ever so clever!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g92FhctdHgY\/VsXYry3fIjI\/AAAAAAAAPr8\/Klght6jBVm8\/s1600\/NvdM-Presents-in-the-Post-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g92FhctdHgY\/VsXYry3fIjI\/AAAAAAAAPr8\/Klght6jBVm8\/s1600\/NvdM-Presents-in-the-Post-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EInside my cute parcel was a limited edition print by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DrawingADay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKirsten Sims\u003C\/a\u003E which offers a whimsical scene with the deepest shade of navy and twinkly stars. Even Daniel likes it and he is a tough one to convince. I found a plain, white frame at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrphome.com\/en_za\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMRP Home\u003C\/a\u003E for around R59.99 (I think) and it fits nicely. I wanted to frame it asap so that I could really enjoy the print. I am ever so tempted to get in touch with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DrawingADay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKirsten\u003C\/a\u003E to understand the inspiration behind it, I have made up my version already.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhether you are in need of a personal spoil or an inspired gift for a loved one - head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.presentsinthepost.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPresents in the Post\u003C\/a\u003E and be charmed by a sweet concept that offers kindness, care and something special.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/128715198355306592"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/128715198355306592"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/02\/presents-in-post.html","title":"Presents in the Post"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8pSVlEufrfQ\/VsXYmV8Pu_I\/AAAAAAAAPr4\/JUaUigoytMQ\/s72-c\/NvdM-Presents-in-the-Post-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659739030104573682.post-3461686817163485450"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-01T06:00:00.000+02:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-01T06:00:05.991+02:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Craft and DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Filofax and Planner"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Meet Free Monday Giveaway"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn 2015\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/search\/label\/Meet%20Free%20Monday\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Meet Free Monday\u003C\/a\u003E carried on (I assure you) and when I got a gap to blog about my day I did (click \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/03\/meet-free-monday-46.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/02\/tried-tested-mfm-series-5.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere \u003C\/a\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nadiavdmescht.co.za\/2015\/01\/my-2014-planning-companion.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E). This year I am trying my best to keep this institution in place, but at the moment I have to also be flexible. If all else fails at least one Monday per month has to continue to be meet free or else! If you are new to this idea - it's a play on words and is based on the concept of keeping one day a week free of meetings and appointments in order to plan, get your mindset right and work through those things that never get done. For me, it's part of my mental health plan as a creative business owner - it means Sunday nights don't feel quite so suffocating and the week starts off in peace.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dri-NMsG1S4\/Vq5103lcP_I\/AAAAAAAAPqw\/_IJEj5A_FgQ\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dri-NMsG1S4\/Vq5103lcP_I\/AAAAAAAAPqw\/_IJEj5A_FgQ\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLoTu32y0jY\/Vq52SO35zsI\/AAAAAAAAPq4\/gPXyxWAoF2c\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLoTu32y0jY\/Vq52SO35zsI\/AAAAAAAAPq4\/gPXyxWAoF2c\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-18DkMAOvEn8\/Vq563HBiaMI\/AAAAAAAAPrU\/XJ_RBI65zTM\/s1600\/MFM-Series-Giveaway-Banner.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-18DkMAOvEn8\/Vq563HBiaMI\/AAAAAAAAPrU\/XJ_RBI65zTM\/s1600\/MFM-Series-Giveaway-Banner.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EToday... I have the loveliest giveaway to kick off the week and hopefully to inspire you to plan, get creative and have a well mapped out year and creative business success. Planning is fundamental and digital is useful, but paper holds the promise of creativity and a way to disconnect, if only for a (pretty) second or two. One of my clients that I am currently working with owns a beautiful shop called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaMaisonCreativeLiving\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Maison\u003C\/a\u003E which is undergoing a transformation both physically and online. The new look isn't far from being complete. Francie the inspired and wonderful mind behind \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaMaisonCreativeLiving\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Maison\u003C\/a\u003E is offering one of you this fantastic planner by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kaisercraft.com.au\/newsite\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKaisercraft.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;She has a fantastic eye for selecting the best on offer from the various craft brands around the world - you can get in touch with her on \u003Ca href=\"mailto:francie@lmcreative.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemail\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Her shop is in Durban - visit her \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaMaisonCreativeLiving\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook page\u003C\/a\u003E and see some of the lovely things she sells and makes!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lkHuxQr9mBY\/Vq52UtEo0LI\/AAAAAAAAPrA\/WWlcUDM6IKE\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lkHuxQr9mBY\/Vq52UtEo0LI\/AAAAAAAAPrA\/WWlcUDM6IKE\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-3.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EIt's a minty green shade called Breeze and is made from PU with a magnetic clasp. It includes the planner which is filled with a selection of dividers, plain pages, calendar \/ list pages and clear pockets. It isn't dated so you can use it as needed. It's a great size measuring 22cm x 23.3cm x 4.3cm and offers ample space for either modern memory keeping or planning. In fact, I am quite envious of the winner already. I found these pretty images on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kaisercraft.com.au\/blog\/tag\/lucky-dip\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKaisercraft blog\u003C\/a\u003E showing how you can decorate your planner (accessories \/ stationery not included). Below are the giveaway entry details - don't miss out!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8FBDvBLBUA\/Vq52UgCWQSI\/AAAAAAAAPrE\/sg9yHDWccX0\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8FBDvBLBUA\/Vq52UgCWQSI\/AAAAAAAAPrE\/sg9yHDWccX0\/s1600\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rcptr\" data-raflid=\"32edfa5712\" data-template=\"\" data-theme=\"classic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/32edfa5712\/\" id=\"rcwidget_2sgj3a10\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"https:\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGiveaway Info:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is a local, South African only giveaway.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWinner will be contacted via email and will be chosen using Rafflecopter. Decision is final.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESometimes Rafflecopter experiences technical difficulties like all modern technology. If you can’t enter for some reason, try again later and it should work. Only Rafflecopter entries will be accepted.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAbove photos are a visual representation and colours \/ patterns and contents might vary slightly.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBest of luck!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3461686817163485450"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7659739030104573682\/posts\/default\/3461686817163485450"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.independency.co.za\/2016\/02\/meet-free-monday-giveaway.html","title":"Meet Free Monday Giveaway"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nadia Jonker"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10892277936348147303"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dri-NMsG1S4\/Vq5103lcP_I\/AAAAAAAAPqw\/_IJEj5A_FgQ\/s72-c\/NvdM-Kaisercraft-Giveaway-1.png","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});