Are you or someone you know struggling?

WARNING: This post is really long and has nothing to do with design but a whole lot to do with why I'm feeling HAPPY!!

I have finally found a product that works and I feel like I'm on a mission to help share this information with you or anyone you know that is struggling.

 Rewind back to October...My neighbor told me about a vitamin supplement that her in-laws were selling that has been known to help with all types of mood disorders ranging from autism, ptsd, ocd, anxiety, stress, bi-polar, insomnia, depression and all types of mood disorders..She gave me a week long sample pack and this is where my story begins...

Prior to starting Q96 I was struggling with feelings of anxiousness and feeling overwhelmed over silly things that really weren't that overwhelming in reality. Sometimes I would let those feelings get in the way of really connecting with my husband and kids because I was too bugged to get over what just happened or what went on that day. 

I would wake up with feelings of guilt like what did I do the day before that made me feel like an inadequate mom. I would let those feelings of anxiousness get in the way of my day to day activities thinking to myself, "Oh I don't want to go to the store with my kids because I know this and this is going to happen, my kids are going to act out and I'm going to leave the store feeling bugged, discouraged and mad at them." I would wait for my husband to get home so I didn't have to face the unknown. 

I blamed my short-term memory loss on having kids and being too busy to remember things.I would drive myself nuts. I would put down my cell phone or my keys and spend the next 10 mins mad because I couldn't remember where I put them. I started forgetting important dates and feeling frustrated .

I felt like I had a lack of real focus, I would start on one thing and either stop because I lost interest or start on a new project never finishing the one I started. I would lose track of my thoughts from the minute previous. 

I felt like I was living my day to day life just enduring and happy but not that happy. Sometimes I would wonder what this life is supposed to be about, cleaning my house, arguing with my kids, not having a huge sense of purpose or effect on the world for good. 

I am all about good health, I try my best to eat healthy and exercise most days of the week but at the end of the day I still felt like there was something missing. 

I never wanted to turn to prescription drugs because I thought I was capable of handling every situation on my own and maybe I just needed to work out harder or eat healthier which I know is so important and does make you feel better. 

And then there was the dreaded monthly PMS that started out as a week and gradually creeped up to two weeks out of the month where I would turn into an irrational mad woman. I knew I was acting ridiculous but couldn't control my thoughts and behavior.

I started noticing a lot of peoples lives that were falling apart around me due to prescription drug use. I thought we had come so far in treatment of sickness and mental illness yet more and more peoples lives were turning worse from their use of prescription drugs. I saw marriages falling apart, people I know and love turning into "zombies" and unemotional human beings that were merely living in a shell of a body. 

It has always been so frustrating to me that there are so many labels out there that are being slapped on both kids and adults ADHD/OCD/BI-POLAR/DEPRESSION and so on. The first thing Dr's want to do is write you a prescription for something to solve the initial problem but when the side effects start to go into effect, then you need another drug to solve the issues the side effects are causing and soon you are on a cocktail of drugs that are miraculously supposed to work simultaneously in solving all of these issues you are experiencing. 

I kept thinking to myself there has got to be something out there that works for people that truly helps them live happy normal lives, something that is drug free that is actually beneficial for your body.

It was a prayer answered when my neighbor gave me a sample box of q96, that week was a good week a really good week. I remodeled two of my children's rooms I was so motivated to get my house in order and complete projects that were on the back burner. I wasn't totally convinced that it was the vitamins or maybe it just happened to be a good week.

I purchased a bottle and with each passing week, I started feeling my memory coming back, I started connecting to my kids in a way I never had, I was feeling motivated to get stuff done during the day and I had the energy to do it. I started feeling happy like truly happy not just pretending to be. 

After the three weeks had passed, it was undeniable that these pills were working and I never wanted to go back to the way I was feeling before.

I had to get on board with this company and dig deep to research this product and find out the details, the history, what the ingredients consist of. I have wanted to tell everyone about this and even if it changes the life of one person I know, I will feel like I have done my job. 

I already feel so busy with my design business and being a Mom but knew that I could not ignore the way I have been feeling. I had to join this company and let others know that there is a scientific reason that they are feeling lousy. 

Unless you live on a organic farm in the middle of nowhere, your brain is not receiving the vital nutrients that it needs in order to function at full capacity. With all the environmental toxins and all the crap in our food supply it's no wonder that stress, anxiety, depression etc is at an all time high. The brain needs the proper nutrition and it's possible through the most researched micro nutrient in the world.

These vitamins are made up of 36 organic compounds that include vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The difference between these vitamins and the ones you may be currently taking is the way they are essentially "cooked". Just like fish can be prepared a ton of different ways so can vitamins. Empower plus goes through a chelation process that has the ability to break through the blood brain barrier to supply the missing links that are making you feel miserable.

This micronutirent formula has been around for 17 years, has been published in over 22 medical journals including Harvard and has helped millions get off prescription meds including children.

If you are interested in trying this amazing product, go to my website HERE. You may need to enter my name Staci Chavez or my IBO # which is 21529. Don't take my word for it, try it or give it to someone that you know is struggling. There is 100% money back guarantee if you are not feeling the benefits. I'm not trying to sound like a salesperson, I just want you to know that there are options:)

I started a FB page that I will update regularly with information about this product as well as success stories from others. Come visit HERE.

If you are passionate about helping others, I would love for you to join my team in spreading the word of happiness. I can't believe the amount of success I have had in such a short period of time. People are suffering out there... you, your mom, your child, your best friend, your neighbor and what they are doing isn't working. I feel its my job to get the word out. 

Email me:stacichavez@ymail.com if you have any questions. I'm happy to send you product literature, ingredient list, case studies and whatever else you want to know.

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In The Spirit of Thanksgiving...

I am not sorry for the lack of blog posts, I have been wanting to spend more time with my munchkins. Time is going by way too fast and these four (I need a pic of my husband) are what are the most important to me! I feel like I don't want to miss out on anything that happens in their lives. I want to be there when Chloe looses her front tooth (that's just about on it's way out) I want to be there when Eli decides to wear pants instead of shorts, without my coercing him to.  I want to be there when Stella climbs in bed with me at 3 am. I don't want to miss out on these small but significant events. 

I have a whole new lease on life and that's for a whole other blog post.  I feel so happy and have so much joy and gratitude, I feel like my heart is going to explode! I am grateful for my family who I love more than life, I am grateful for my religion that means the world to me, I'm grateful for my health and for the opportunity to live in this beautiful country. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I just wanted to share what I am thankful for today and always! xoxoxo

                          

^ No I don't dress my daughter up like this everyday.. Chloe was dressed up as Kate Middleton this year for Halloween:)

Home For Sale.. Before and After!

I had a previous client contact me about a home that was in need of a major makeover before hitting the market.  She wanted a design board created with references and sources for  paint colors, flooring,  as well as tile for both the floor and wall.

All of this was done online we never met in person to discuss any of the design plans..I created a design board with links on where to purchase the items in the designated price range. I love when I 'm able to see ideas come to life especially in the form of a good "before" and "after"...

I absolutely love the way it all came together! If you live in Utah or would like a house in Utah, you need to jump on this. Listed at $264,000 it won't last on the market long! Check out the official listing here. The MLS # is 1197451. 

Also, my home tour is being featured on the lovely Danielle Oakey Interior blog here.

If you need online design help, I would love to help you and we can do it all online. It's so simple and I walk you through every step of the way. Contact me stacichavez@ymail.com

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen's Home Tour..

I have found a home interior that I want to marry. Have you checked out Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen's L.A. home tour on Lonny? Usually when I look at home tours there is always things that I don't love or that I would change. I think this is the first tour that I didn't think to myself "I would change this or that" I wouldn't want to change a thing. I love the mid-century and bohemian styles combined. I think it makes for the perfect combo and is anything but boring! All the color, texture, pattern and style are out of the box cool!

What are your thoughts? Do you like it, love it, or could you leave it?

A Stunning Before And After...

This makeover holds a special place in my heart because this is my old home. My client has been living in London and they rented out their home while they were living abroad. When they returned, she came home with some amazing rugs and decor items. When she sent me the initial email of the "before" picture, I instantly fell in love with the Moroccan rug and couldn't wait to work around this beauty.

BEFORE

AFTER

The only problem with the Moroccan rug was that it was too narrow for the space, I suggested getting an over sized jute rug and layering the Moroccan rug on top. She wanted help pulling everything together and wanted more furniture pieces and decor items.

Of course I'm always a sucker for wall paneling. When we lived in this home, my sister helped me with the square wall pattern. I absolutely love this mirror, when I found it online I knew that it would be the perfect fit for this room. Gahh, the pillows, aren't they beautiful. The center pillow is also from Morocco, could you die?

We added the tripod lamp and the side table, I think they are a perfect fit for this room. My client had the Moroccan poufs, I love the way they look!

They already had the colorful serape blanket. The striped pillow is from My Shop. The white cabinet and coral lamp were added.

My client had this gorgeous art piece. She found the artwork on the mantle at a thrift store, it was in a shattered frame but she loved the piece and saw the potential. I suggested framing the artwork in a brass/gold color. It is stunning piece of artwork! The glass vase is full of tile pieces that were found on the beach in morocco, they look beautiful!

I am in love with this finshed space, I love all the color and the unique global pieces. This room was so fun to design. I designed this room online and the only time I went to her home was to take pictures. If you don't live locally, we can still make your room look just as beautiful as if you lived next door.

Need help with a room in your home? Please contact me stacichavez@ymail.com

My Daughter's Room Reveal...

I loved putting together this room. Some of the items I already had in her room and other pieces are new. For starters, I thought about wallpapering the main focal wall but then realized that I don't know if I could commit to wallpaper since I change my mind about styles/designs on a daily basis. When I read about these 100% removable wall decals from The Lovely Wall over on Danielle Oakey's blog, I knew they would work great! I love the shimmer and personality they bring to her room.

I had these pink polka dot drapes from Pottery Barn but wanted them lengthened so they would puddle a bit. My sweet friend sewed the white panel of fabric on the bottom. I love the long, lengthened look. 

I found the antique bed on the local classifieds and my helpful husband painted it in Martha Stewart's Peony. I also found the rocking chair on the classifieds and had it reupholstered. The bedding is from Overstock and the throw is from Anthropologie (it's not actually a throw, it's a drape) shhhh:) The beautiful pillow on the bed is from Anthropologie as well.

I purchased the bench and the black nightstand from Home Goods. The dhurrie rug is from Pottery Barn/Teen.

My talented sister made the white seabird wall hanging, I have had it in Stella's room for a while now and I never get sick of it. She custom makes them and she can make you any type of animal you are interested in.

I saw the hanging plant basket at Ikea and knew that it had to come home with me. The faux fig leaf plant is from Ikea too.  I purchased the embroidered picture a few years back at a local craft fair. The cute pillow on the rocking chair is from My Shop:)

 Do you need help with a room or rooms in your home? I want to help you be happy in your home, email me at stacichavez@ymail.com. Together, we can do this no matter what budget you are working with:)