"I have been blown away by the enthusiasm and passion that Tara brings into this world. Anyone who knows her would say the same and sees that her presence is infectious. She has taught me that I deserve the best out of life and by taking care of myself is of utmost importance in order for me to be the best person I can be for all those around me. I make it a priority to get facials, pedicures and manicures and yes buying lingerie! I have officially marked that on my calendar every month. It’s amazing how good that can feel! It’s the little things in life that mean so much, and Tara is that gem you find on a long stretch of a sandy beach. Thanks so much for your incredible insight into life and its pleasures. I love you." - Stacy

The Official Blog of Tara Marino - Femme Design Expert, Frenchie Wife, New Yorker Entrepreneur and Indie Mom.

Ouch, It Hurts!

I was just about to begin an afternoon call, feeling rather in-sync with my day and everything that lay ahead. My New Yorker had planned and organized every aspect of the day, and I was looking forward to watching it all unfold. Until...

I received a phone call from my son’s school. I heard that he had fallen, split open his head, and that there was a great deal of blood -- we needed to leave immediately. My New Yorker kicked into high gear as I thought about what I needed to reschedule, and how to deal with the complexity of the evolving situation. I raced into the kitchen to grab the first aid kit, hydrogen peroxide and scissors (no I am not a surgeon, but my mother is a nurse and I knew she would ask if I had these things when I called her en-route to my son's preschool).

Suddenly a voice spoke from the chaos saying, "Breathe my dear, you are so lucky to be able to leave within a split second to be with your son." My Indie had spoken ever so clearly, and the pervasive calm she released throughout my entire body was nothing less than truly magical. She was right. How lucky was I to be able to pick up and leave at a moment’s notice, to be able to tend to my son who was in desperate need of my help? This is just one of many facets of the amazing joy and privilege of being able to create and work from home.

We jumped in the car and headed to the school, only to find my little Nico peacefully dazed, on the couch with his French teacher, holding a very red cloth over his head. "Breathe," I heard the voice again. I smiled knowingly, and carried my little one to the car. Almost 5 hours later after an emergency visit, his stitches were taken care of – he was going to be fine! We had smiles all round as we shared a huge chocolate milkshake (doctors orders!)

Your Indie can be there for you when outside circumstances are less than ideal, and when chaos really breaks loose, it has the potential to allow you to see from a calm, serene perspective, with breathtaking clarity...

With love and beauty always... Tara Marino
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DIY Olive Oil Manicure

Taking care of yourself is so important especially this time of year. I share with your an easy quick step by step olive oil french manicure in less then 5 minutes! Its a quick easy way to take care of your Frenchie.

With love and beauty always... Tara Marino
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Quick Fall Makeup

Hard to get ready with the kids around? I'll show you how and you can hear them in the background.

Makeup used:

Bare Essentials: Base Color: Well rested
Bare Essentials: Highlight Color: Kudos
Mascara: Larenim in Black
Bare Essentials Bronzer: Medium Tan



With love and beauty always... Tara Marino
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