My life brightened significantly when I met Bright Winter, Deb French! She uniquely blends her passions for movement and the natural world with her work as a dance and yoga instructor and as co-owner of Pack, Paddle, Ski - an adventure travel business, specializing in personalized trips and unique experiences.
I have had the pleasure of joining Deb on several trips - from hiking the national parks in Utah to horse back riding and snorkeling in Costa Rica. Her cheerful, upbeat, "can do" attitude was most welcome last autumn when she was my first guest in the travel van and we encountered some challenges along the journey. Traveling light with a small bag of complementary clothing all in my colors is extremely important when on trips with such a variety of weather, activities and experiences.
Deb personifies all that is Bright Winter. Her deep coloring and radiant smile are enhanced by her bright, colorful personality. She is swirling with energy and vitality and enters every situation like a breath of sunshine after a long winters gloom. When she wears bold vibrant colors in a "color block" it resonates with the energy she brings to the activity. It would be impossible to overwhelm her with too much color. Like other Bright Winters, she is enhanced in wearing them and makes the colors more dynamic.
Read more about Deb and the way she has combined her passions and her unique perspective on the colorful world we live in.
Kerry has been a “bright“ spot in my life for over a decade. When I first met her I was drawn to her style and colorful presence. In learning about Indigo Tones, her personal color analysis business I was intrigued and inspired to discover more. It made sense!!
I am a Bright Winter - bold and bright and infused with energy. My color swatch book unfolds into a rainbow of beautiful colors. When I wear them, I am full of energy and feel more able to project that to others. Upon discovering the Bright Winter colors during my color analysis, it clicked with me why those colors translate and have influenced so many aspects of my life. At first, it was a challenge to find some of the colors that matched my natural clothing style and lifestyle as active and outdoor wear is often earthy and muted created to blend in to the environment. I now see the wide variety of colors and textures in all the seasons and have added the bolder colors and use black and darker brown as a favorite neutral.
As a world traveler and guide, a dance educator, choreographer, and yoga instructor, it is people, places, and connections that fuel my soul and energize me.
From the colorful landscapes that surround us, to the colorful palate we ingest, to the colors that we project to the world through our wardrobe, color is an integral part of who we are. Color is flowing energy. It is not stagnant. The rich blend of color and energy influences, guides, and inspires us with positivity and clarity.
My travels have helped to heighten my awareness of the tapestry of color in nature, people, culture, and food all around the world. My eyes, my heart, and my spirit are drawn to this connection. I want to touch, smell, and taste all of the rich bold experiences awaiting me in every new place. Not only have I been able to experience these myself but I loved sharing in the joy of the fellow travelers awakening connection to the world.
This has also inspired my choreographic and yoga work. Color infuses any project with a creative spark. I spend months planning a dance performance considering the music, the colors, the textures, the fabrics and the mood so it is harmonious and flows.
The Chakras and their corresponding colors and elements are a natural way to connect to our internal energy and the world around us. I try to teach outdoors as much as possible in order to connect more deeply to that energy.
Pack Paddle Ski is an outdoor adventure travel company. To learn more about the trips, projects, and adventures they offer go towww.packpaddleski.com
Deb&Flow is Deb’s personal yoga and movement business. To find out more information about classes and offerings contact deb atdebdance13@gmail.com
Credentials:
Adjunct Dance Faculty SUNY Geneseo
Yoga instructor: Shakti Yoga, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, Geneseo , Livonia, Honeoye Schools
Community Dance programs Zumba and fitness.
Outdoor yoga and dance classes spring , summer , and fall at various locations.
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I am filled with joy and gratitude in introducing you to my pathfinder, friend and colleague in embracing simplicity and harmony in our surroundings - Personal Space Visionary and founder of Wylde Grace Studio, Lyn Nene.
I was transformed when I first learned some simple practices about the ancient art of Feng Shui from Lyn decades ago. We instantly connected that our homes are an extension of ourselves and the significance of color and simplicity in the clothing and spaces that surround us. I have enjoyed sharing the journey with Lyn in getting to the essence of the services we offer our clients, transforming ourselves and our businesses.
We agree that your personal space is the next level of expressing a harmonious balanced and simplified life and are introducing a special package “Color Me Clutter Free in the Bedroom” for Indigo Tones clients combining a personal color analysis with a personal space consultation using Lyn’s unique and modernized Feng Shui principals.
Read more about how Lyn’s life has brightened, her work has evolved and her business has grown after discovering her bright spring colors in this month’s colorful lives blog.
I observed grace under pressure in a high pitched environment when I met this month’s Bright Winter feature: Cindy Christi at the United States National Pageant several years ago. As founder of Cindy Christi TV, Cindy helps CEO’s, Speakers, Best Selling Authors, On-Air Personalities and Pageant Contestants fall in love with their brand voice, so they can step into the spotlight and lead their legacy with confidence, clarity and ease.
Our roles at the pageant were aligned in helping the contestants and National Titleholders shine on stage and throughout their reign. Cindy’s professionalism and ease in front of the camera and steadying presence onstage set the tone for contestants and the pageant as a whole.
I noticed how she stood out in some of the bright clothing she wore and offered to determine which bright colors were her best; Bright Winter? Bright Spring?
It was clear right away that she was a Bright Winter when I started draping her. Wow! She truly lights up the room in the right pops of color.
Learn more about Cindy’s color-filled journey and how applying her perfect shades elevates her brand, business and homelife in this month’s Colorful Lives blog.
The past year I had the fortune to get to know an amazing couple who uniquely embraced growth through color and brought much inspiration to me personally and professionally. They worked as a team with me to modify their wardrobes, redo their closet and bring all they learned during their color consultation into other aspects of their lives.
In October, I introduced you to Warm Autumn, Erin Sirianni and now it is my pleasure for you to meet her Cool Winter husband, Danny. While Danny's coloring is dark and cool, his personality is warm and open. As a Realtor and business owner of Sirianni Realty, he understands that real estate decisions are made visually and viscerally. He saw immediately the value in wearing flattering and harmonious colors and promptly incorporated it into his approach to his business.
Read more about his journey in this month's colorful lives blog.
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Rick
September 28, 2022
Love all the colors Deb and Kerri bring to the world.