{Fashion} Coral + Stripes

Black knit dress: Nordstrom (2 years ago!)
Striped sweater: Meadow Boutique
Cable knit leggings: Meadow Boutique
Belt: Target
Boots: Steve Madden
Hair: Spiral Waves Tutorial


Well, it certainly ain't fancy Oscar attire, but stripes and coral are two of my favorite things! When I found this sweater last week at Meadow {and there was one left in my size. Fate, I tell you. Fate.}, I knew it needed me. Or I needed it...whichever ;) I layered the striped sweater over a simple long sleeved, black, knit dress.  A belt polished it off and added definition. My favorite part about the outfit is that it's super warm and cozy, while still colorful and stylish. The cold weather really gets me up here in Seattle, so I'm a happy gal when I can put together looks that are practical without sacrificing the cute factor. Let's face it, your day has a way higher chance of being terrific if you're feeling terrific. That's my life moto :)


Are you loving stripes just as much as me lately?
I'm really excited about what's going on here at the blog this week. I have a fun announcement tomorrow, a DIY project coming Thursday, and a giveaway on Friday {hint: my favorite home store}. There should be something for everyone!
Happy Monday...
Love,

 PS. All the beautiful photos were taken and edited by Victoria Carlson Photography. I can't say enough great things about her and her fab work:)

PPS. The winner of the Simply Pillow Giveaway is...Mrs. Matched from What Should I Wear! Will email you shortly. Congrats!!

For the rest of you, don't forget Karen from SIMPLY PILLOW is extending a 10% code for all my readers at checkout! Code: FEB10

10% off sale ends February 29th. Happy Shopping :)

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A Treat for YOU from West Elm

As I mentioned last week, I went to the West Elm Grand Opening here in Seattle. It sure was grand, to say the least! While I was there putting more than a few some things in my basket, I also picked up a little something for my sweet readers.  Since I am admittedly obsessed with glass trays, vases, jars, small cups, plates and cake stands...

{see?!}

...I thought I'd go with the theme and pick out something similar for you!

If you love the color gray and little places to display things as much as I do, then you'll love this one! At first glance you may think, what a cute soap dish! Well, look again, because it can double as a house for your perfume and/or jewelry!

See?? Great for many uses. Not to mention, the design is lovely and cheery!

To Enter:

Be a follower of Michaela Noelle Designs blog {and comment letting me know you are!}


Extra Entry:
Visit West Elm's website and tell me your favorite new product!

Easy.As.Cake.
Good luck! Giveaway will end next Monday night and be announced on Tuesday.

** This giveaway was funded by me and all opinions are mine.  I genuinely love West Elm and believe in their products!**

Love,


PS. The winner of last week's giveaway from Twirl Photography is Emily of Through Emily's Eyes.
Lucky girl! Congrats! I'll get in touch with you soon to claim your prize. xo

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Homemade Facial

Because of the direction of my blog, I've been thinking a lot lately. My blog isn't primarily a fashion blog, {and there are tons of amazing fashion blogs out there!} I think I'm going to start taking Fashion Friday in a new direction. I'll still be doing some outfit posts, but just not every Friday. Ya know, to keep you guessing (: I hope that's okay! 


Today, I'm mixing it up. And I mean that quite literally.
I recently came across a recipe to make your own at home facial, so I gave it a whirl! Here's what you need:


1 Banana
1 tspn Honey
A pinch of lemon or lime


First, wash your face! I swear by dermalogica. This is their basic face wash:

Then, mix up your ingredients:

oh yum....

Next, apply the mask.  This picture will remain small for obvious reasons! This is far past embarrassing, but how could I not post the picture of the end result?! It's definitely less terrifying in black and white. And don'tcha worry, the chunks are bananas...not skin issues!

can we still be friends? (:

I could only stand to leave my on for around 5-8 minutes because of the weird texture, but when I washed it off, let me tell ya...my face was as soft as a baby bootie.


I finished off my face with a moisturizer and this awesome spot treatment. It's a sulfur cream that you put on blemishes over night and it totally helps clear up the problem areas. Life saver!

So, that's how I spent my Thursday evening (:  Give it a try!


Do you know any other at home facial recipes? Do tell!
Happy weekend, loves! What are you doing? I'm super excited to share a few things next week I've been working on lately.
Love,



PS. The winner of the Meadow giveaway is #25 Allie from

Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

&

The winner of the Dear Lillie t-shirt giveaway is #12 Kerri from 

Buttercups and Blue Scrubs

Woohoo (: So excited for both of you! Email me at michaelawarner90@gmail.com to claim your prizes.

xo

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First Impressions: Entryway Design

Over the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to work on some client e-designs.  Online designs are so much fun for me. I enjoy receiving the pictures of their current space and putting my imagination to work!
I just completed a sophisticated chic library for a client last night and can't wait to share it with you, but for today, I'm going to show you a recent entry hall design I did for Katie, from Married with a Pup. She was such a blast to work with!


She sent me these photos of her entryway:

After seeing the photos and hearing a bit about how the space needed to function, I came up with this design:

Since the entryway is like the cover to a book, first bite into a new food, first time you try on that new dress....{you get it(: } it needed have some drama. First impressions are big, people!  I suggested to paint the door black, as I think it will really take the room to the next level! A console table with storage, a shelf for coats and scarves, and a great textured rug help to pull the look together. So with Katie's input and direction, we decided to go with a modern, yet semi-traditional entry way, perfectly welcoming into each adjacent room. I think it will make a great first impression.

I love how it turned out and can't wait to see photos of the finished space!

For more information on my e-design services, please visit my e-design page at the top of my blog, or e-mail me at michaelawarner90@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you (:

Have a lovely Thursday!

Love,

PS. The winner of the Dani Notes Stationary giveaway is #69 Lili of Swanky Chic Fete

AND


The winner of the Silk Way pair of ikat pillows giveaway is #101 Mandy of
Sweet Magnolia Style


Congrats! Please email me to claim your prize (:

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From Patterned to Plain

Thank you for all the sweet comments about the nursery I revealed yesterday! 


Do you ever look at a room and just think something is a little off?  Like, if only ______, then I would love the space.  Well, I've been feeling that way about my bedroom lately. I have had my bedspread for a few years now and I just felt like there was too much pattern.  In this case, the pattern was what was making the room feel very little girl.  Don't get me wrong, I love pattern, but I think it made my bedroom feel too busy. 
Do you agree?


Patterned:

I picked up these off-white linen curtains for a whopping $14.99 at Target! I'm kind of loving them (: They let lots of light in and still frame the window nicely. 


Plain:

I think they really brighten up the space and break up the pattern. I'm also totally into everything white and flowy right now, so it was just what the space needed (: It's relaxing and soothing, at least in my opinion. 


Also- my mom hasn't noticed them yet and it's been 2 days. I think it's kind of funny (: We'll see how long it takes her. If she says anything about it today, we'll know she read this post!


Look what is front and center in my magazine/book basket?!

My new favorite book, Decorate {by the fab Decor8's Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick} Love it, love it, love it and totally recommend it! Thanks to Anna from In Honor of Design for the sweet giveaway (:


So that's my little teeny tiny room update. What do you think? 
Have you done any small updates lately??


Happy Tuesday!
Love,


PS. Drumroll, please!


The Ten June e-design winner is #61 Meghan.
Hooray!! Email me and I will put you in touch with Michelle (:


PS. Again!! The winner of Alisha's photography giveaway is # 27 Kathleen!
Please email me so we can get your print on its way!


{michaelawarner90@gmail.com}

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Announcement & Giveaway Winner (:

It's Monday and I made it home! Jessica's concert and auction was last night and it was a huge success. Thank you so much for your prayers!

Today I'm excited to announce that Michaela Noelle Designs is now accepting sponsors! If you have an etsy shop, blog, website, photography business, etc. I'd love to help promote you and what you do!

Please go here if you'd like more information! Email me if you'd like to advertise (:

Giveaway Winner:

 #32, Kerry from First Time Fancy! 

She's the sweetest, has a great eye for fancy things, and is very excited about the arrival of her little girl being just around the corner (:

{I'll email you to get your shipping information}

I can't wait to show you the new dresser I found at Goodwill yesterday. Let the refinishing begin!

Love and Happy Monday,

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