January 27th, 2010
February is definitely one of my favorite months. Both my sister (whom I perpetually trail after in an uncontrollable fit of laughter) and my husband (lovable, and deserving of adoration) were both born in this wonderful month - so, to my mind, it is fitting to devote a day mid-month on which to ponder & commemorate Love.
I have never held back from expressing myself visually (though my Mother used to warn me about using my forehead and mouth with such extreme & frequent movement). I simply cannot help it. We are feeling beings, able to communicate through universal visual cues beyond language. I do not want to freeze my skin, so that you cannot discern my emotions. Grow old gracefully, yet with unrelenting emotion (just stick to our Anti-Wrinkle Serum)!
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December 26th, 2009
Duchess Marden featured in Elle Germany
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December 23rd, 2009
I wanted to share this heart-felt hand-written testimonial that we received from a devoted fan of Duchess Marden’s products. We encourage you to do the same, and will send you a surprise full-size gift if we publish yours!
Delighting in the Neck & Décolleté Serum
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October 2nd, 2009
Many of you have noticed this recent trend towards growing your own food. I am delightfully in the thick of this, having created a delectable organic garden. The newest addition is our recent acquisition - three lovely chickens. Cochin Bantams make great pets, as they are smaller than other chickens. For lunch and dinner, I visit my garden, pick some fresh vegetables. Soon, I will be able to wander over to see if any of the hens have laid new eggs (we have a few months yet). I am told that the eggs taste better from “home-raised” chickens. I like to feed them a mix of flax, chia, and sesame seeds with a bit of grated coconut. Imagine, like your children, knowing what they are eating, and having some control over this. What they ingest is what we ingest (please re-read this several times). Remember the saying, you are what you eat (and what you rub on your skin as well, of course, as we are porous)!
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June 14th, 2009
We at Duchess Marden Love aloe, abundant in products such as our hydrating masque, aloe is a wonderful skin remedy! It soothes the skin, helps with collagen and elastin repair, heals scars, helps with sun and windburn, and relieves minor burns and skin irritations.
I recently discovered Aloe Vera “Tea in a Jar,” which is high in minerals (calcium and others) and vitamins (such as B), helps with internal cleansing & digestion, strengthens the immune system, and increases energy levels.
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June 4th, 2009
At last, a remedy for overt redness
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have discovered Duchess Marden. Rosacea isn’t the world’s worst problem to have, but then to have to worry about lines and wrinkles on top of that, compounded by the fact that most anti-aging products exacerbate Rosacea.
It’s really nice to finally feel like my skin looks beautiful for a change. I want to let other Rosacea sufferers know about your products. We spend tons of money on products, but we usually end up throwing them out, or giving them away. I feel like I want others to know there’s something they can try that they won’t have to throw away. I think I’m your biggest fan!
- Lisa Tyerman, Web Manager, Apple Inc.
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May 31st, 2009
It is vital to have a constant channel for creative inspiration. I find that as often as possible, when I can experience human nature through art, architecture, music, or an amalgamation of visions through an event such as The Maker Faire, I am transformed and transported.
It is as pragmatists that we communicate in a comprehensible manner. It is as dreamers that we captivate.
Entranced at the Maker Faire
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May 19th, 2009
On a glorious sunny afternoon this past Saturday, Duchess Marden sponsored an event for Teens Turning Green/Teens for Safe Cosmetics with an awe-inspiring speech from Summer Rayne Oakes. She spoke about her career history, not only as a model on the fashion front, but as a model citizen with gumption. Her take away message: be steadfast in representing what you believe in. I was impressed to learn that she had turned away a six figure contract to represent a cosmetics company who refused to divulge their ingredients. She is earnest, and anything but opportunistic. You will undoubtedly enjoy her new book
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May 19th, 2009
My husband david and I after seven seasons just started watching American Idol. Instead of watching the season finale, I was working on our new blog. David said he would keep taking photos of me and posting them until I sat down with a cup of tea to watch Adam and Kris.
I think he is still just bitter that Danny Gokey, from his home town of Milwaukee lost out.
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May 6th, 2009
Our View of the World
I considered why I love what I do, and it is all about the people whose lives we touch. It’s not just about the education, or the training, or even our own learning, but rather seeing the world through the lens of another, and watching them feel beautiful. Their countenance shows it. It is deriving pleasure from perceiving someone else’s pleasure that motivates me.
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