{"id":19365,"date":"2019-12-23T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=19365"},"modified":"2019-12-23T07:00:45","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T07:00:45","slug":"graduate-feature-erin-rochon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/graduate-feature-erin-rochon","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Feature: Erin Rochon"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19366&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><strong>Name:<\/strong> Erin Rochon<\/h4>\n<h4>Location: Ottawa, ON<\/h4>\n<h4>QC courses you&#8217;ve taken:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\">Interior Decorator<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Website:\nwww.bluebirdupcycledstyle.ca<\/h4>\n<h4>Instagram:\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluebirdupcycledstyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@bluebirdupcycledstyle<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Facebook:\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluebirdupcycledstyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bluebirdupcycledstyle<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Twitter:\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bluebirdupcycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@bluebirdupcycle<\/a><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Tell us a little about yourself!<\/h3>\nI&#8217;m a graduate of QC&#8217;s Interior Decorator program, as well as a TV host, an avid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.org\/stories\/what-is-upcycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upcycler<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2019\/08\/easy-interior-decorating-job-tricks-trendy-homeowner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furniture refinishing<\/a> artisan. I have a passion for creating beautiful spaces by merging the world of upcycling and DIY together through Interior Design.\n\nI&#8217;ve always had an eye for finding the beauty in the unexpected. You can often\u00a0 find me hitting up my local thrift stores to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/07\/6-places-find-unique-home-decor-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tired but unique<\/a> furniture and decor. If not there, I&#8217;m typically painting furniture at my studio while listening to 90\u2019s Hip Hop and running my business, Bluebird Upcycled Style, here in Ottawa, Ontario.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>How did you decide to go into upcycling furniture and home d\u00e9cor?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19371&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]After years of working in the Child Welfare and Community Development field, with the intention that this would be my life-long career, I took the leap and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/12\/7-signs-youre-destined-to-become-an-interior-decorator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">became an Interior Decorator<\/a>. During that process, I fell into the upcycling and design world.\n\nAfter moving into a home that required a lot of updating, I had to find inexpensive and creative ways to renovate and design it. Upcycling and being thrifty was a great option to create a beautiful space, without the expense. By transforming tired, but <em>excellent<\/em>, quality furniture by painting it, I could give it a custom look that could seamlessly incorporate it into my decor. It was also fun and a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/12\/creative-ways-to-use-wallpaper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creative<\/a> outlet.\n\nIt was thrilling to find unique, inexpensive furniture and decor items. I was able to turn my passion into a business, as I found that not only did people want to purchase my refinished furniture, but many were looking to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">do it themselves<\/a>. I created my business, Bluebird Upcycled Style, to sell refinished furniture and retailing paint. I also aim to teach my clients through my courses, blogs, and TV segments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>You\u2019ve been hosting \u201cThe Thrify Upcycler\u201d on Rogers TV since September! How have you enjoyed this experience? How did you land the role?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe launch of my show &#8220;The Thrifty Upcycler&#8221; has been an amazing experience, and a goal that I&#8217;ve been working towards for the past few years! I have been doing TV segments for three years. I really enjoy teaching and sharing tips to viewers. I knew that there was a big interest here in Ottawa in terms of wanting to learn more how to get creative, thrifty, and get tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">where to save<\/a>\/where to splurge in their homes.\n\nI pitched my show idea to the wonderful team at Rogers TV. They loved it, and not long after, I taped my pilot for my show. In it, I shared design tips, DIY hacks, and featured local experts. After a few months, I received the green light for my first season of The Thrifty Upcycler. It developed into 12 episodes, which I began shooting not long after. It has recently began airing on Rogers TV every Thursday night at 8pm. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yMuKW31ctfo&amp;feature=emb_title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">watch it on YouTube<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19378&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>As a graduate of QC\u2019s Interior Decorating course, what advice would you give to new students who are just starting out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nSince the Design field is always evolving, there are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> so many career paths<\/a> you can take once you graduate. I wasn\u2019t sure where I wanted to go with my certification, but I&#8217;m so happy to have found something I am so passionate about!\n<h3><strong>Why did you decide to earn your interior decorating certification online instead of at a physical school or college? <\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19373&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]With a young family, work, and life in general, finding the time to go to a physical school was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/02\/interior-decorating-schools-online-vs-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">not an option<\/a> for me. Having the flexibility to work at my own pace, on my schedule, allowed me to successfully complete my program and receive my certification.\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s the most important lesson you\u2019ve learned in your career and your business?<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the most important lessons I have learned is to take the risk! Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions, or reach out to others to connect and\/or collaborate.\n<h3><strong>Describe your favorite project so far\u2014what made it exciting for you (design style, clients themselves, the scale of the project, etc.) \u2013 If you can, please include images of this project with your Feature, we would love to feature them next to your answers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19374&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19375&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s difficult to name just one project, but this dresser was one of my favorites. When I refinish furniture, sometimes I know exactly what I am going to do with it. But most often, I don\u2019t. Those projects are the most fun! I simply had fun with the creative process, using bold colors. It turned into a gorgeous floral transfer, using several different techniques to create this beauty.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s on the horizon for Bluebird Upcycled Style in the next year or so?<\/strong><\/h3>\n2019 has been a great year! I&#8217;m looking forward to the next. I&#8217;m hoping to get a second season of The Thrifty Upcycler, and to continue to create more blogs as a creative expert with the Salvation Army. I was thrilled to recently audition as an expert on The Marilyn Denis show, so you can catch me on this in 2020![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19376&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Interested in more eco-friendly ways to decorate your client&#8217;s home? 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