She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: The Peak of Tres Chic

This Wednesday, one of my new favorite blog gals is here sharing the things she's loving and the things that rub her the wrong way. Meet Sam from The Peak of Tres Chic

Sam is so stylish and offers a fresh perspective on all things design! She's endeavoring into interior design school soon, and I'm so excited for her :) You're sure to enjoy her sweet personality...take it away, Sam!
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Hi there lovelies!  This is Sam from The Peak of Tres Chic, and I couldn't be happier to post on Michaela's lovely blog.  Not only is she one of the most kind and genuine ladies I have met, she has a beautiful blog and has a natural talent for all things interior design.   I always enjoy reading what other bloggers have to say on her "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" series, so I jumped at the chance to get to post myself!  

She Loves Me:

There are so many things I love!  I generally am a "glass half full" type of girl, so narrowing down my loves to just a few is quite hard for me!

1. Animal Prints

Nate Berkus once said that animal prints would never go out of style. As an admirer of all things chic, I love the neutral tones in animal prints and the texture and intrigue they add to an outfit or an interior.

2.  Curiosity

I love it when I meet someone with a curiosity for life.  I find that they often question convention and generally love to learn.  They are innovative, listen well, and see the world differently.  I try to stay curious and explore my interests whenever they arise.  Many of the great innovators of our time became successful because they were first curious- Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah... the list goes on and on.  I think the key to staying interesting is staying curious.  

3. All Things French

If it wasn't already obvious from the title of my blog, I am quite taken with France.  The people, the architecture, the history, the furniture, the fashion, the demeanor- I really do love it all!  I have gotten to visit Paris twice, and each time I left inspired by the classic silhouettes and "less is more" mentality.

She Loves Me Not:

1.  Cooking

I am not a fan of cooking.  I have absolutely no culinary skill!  It takes patience and practice, and unfortunately I have no drive to become a better chef.  This doesn't jive well with the fact that I am a vegetarian and can't eat most fast food- so typically I end up "drinking" my dinner via a protein shake or a Starbucks light frappuccino.  I know, I know!  Nutritionists, don't stone me. 

 {Why can't I look this cute when cooking?!}

2. Inauthenticity

  I highly value individuality, honesty, and transparency.  Instead of pretending to be perfect all the time, it is refreshing to see a person be honest about their failures and shortcomings.  Being authentic means thinking for yourself, remembering your values, and not being afraid to go your own way- even if you fail!  Part of learning is being willing to make mistakes.  So, when a person can't stand in their own shoes or find their own voice, it irks me.  Rather than copy someone else, take time to learn who you are and what you represent.

I hope you enjoyed reading about what what I do and do not love!  Thank you, sweet Michaela, for letting me pop over today.  

XO,  Sam from The Peak of Tres Chic

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Thank you, friend! Told you you'd love her.  I have to say, I love a good animal print, too! And authenticity is so very important to carry with us. What a great reminder :)


Be sure to stop by The Peak of Tres Chic right now and say hello!
Happy Wednesday! What are you loving this week?
Love,

PS. Thank you for linking up last week for my first She Loves Me link up! Such fun to read. The next link up will be April 18th, so get your posts ready!
xo

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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: The Family Room Design Studio

Not sure about you, but I'm so happy it's Wednesday! This marks the one week mark until I fly home for break. Today I'm excited to have Sita here from The Family Room Design Studio!

Sita and her sweet blog caught my eye over the holiday's when she decked out her stunning home.  Seriously, go have a look here :) Sita is one talented lady- she has a great eye for design, architecture and has the sweetest soul.  I'm sure glad we've connected, and I'm also glad she's here today sharing what she's loving and what she's not!
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Hello Everyone! I'm Sita from The Family Room Design Studio. I am so happy that Michaela has asked me to be a part of her series. I absolutely adore Michaela and her blog. I am so honored to be here today!

She Loves Me:

1. Gratitude

Recognizing the goodness in my life, and being grateful for what I have is a favorite of mine because when I do it, it gives me perspective and increases my happiness.

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2. Colored Denim

I am totally loving this trend. I recently purchased a pair of mint green jeans and I'm anxiously awaiting Spring so I can wear them!

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3. Brass Lighting

 I am loving the resurgence of Brass in decor. Not the shiny stuff from the early 90's, but the aged and antiqued brass finish that is finding its way into some very lovely spaces. I am particularly smitten with brass lighting at the moment.

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4. The Voice

I am obsessed with this show. Partly because of the immense musical talent it showcases 

and partly because of Adam Levine :). If you love music as much as I do, you have to watch this show!

She Loves Me Not:

1. Selling our Home

We are in the process of selling our home and keeping it clean for showings, with three small children around, is next to impossible! 

2.  Uggs with shorts

Forgive me if you sport this look, but I don't get it. I live in Utah and I love my Uggs and wear them all winter long...with jeans and pants. Aren't Uggs classified as "cold weather" boots? 

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3. Being Sick

I love winter, but I despise the sickness that always befalls our family during the winter months. We have spent the last 3 weeks battling colds, sinus infections and strep throat around our home! I'm praying that was the last of the sickness we see for quite a while.

Thanks so much for having me! 

XOXO, 

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Thank you, friend! I have to say, I love The Voice, too! Music is one of my favorite things and there is some serious talent on this show. Denim jeans also have my heart :)


Go say hello to Sita over at The Family Room Design Studio. And wish her luck...she's in the process of selling her gorgeous home!


She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not will be a link up next Wednesday! Hope you'll all join in :) Feel free to spread the word with this button and use it in your post:

Happy Wednesday! What are you loving?
Love,

PS. Don't forget to enter my West Elm teacup giveaway! Winner announced Friday!

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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Isabella & Max Rooms

Happy Wednesday! I'm so thrilled to have Janell here today from Isabella & Max Rooms!

Janell's blog is one of the very first design blogs I ever found and read religiously! I remember finding it and thinking, "I want my house to be like hers some day" :) Janell is always coming up with new projects and tutorials from her home, two of my favorites being her daughter and son's room. She's also the founder and editor of House of Fifty Magazine. Such an inspiring woman and blogger! Let's hear what Janell is loving and not loving this week...


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Hi everyone, I'm Janell from Isabella & Max Rooms.

Thank you Michaela for inviting me to be a part of this series, it's such an honor to be here!

She Loves Me:

1. Kindness and Thoughtfulness

Being kind and thoughtful are always high on my list of favorite things!

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2. Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Balm

I am in love with this product I found recently at Sephora...a store which also happens to be another love for me. I'm so impressed with their customer service. When I stop in with questions on products I love getting samples to try before purchasing!

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3. Green in Design

I can't get enough of the color green in design lately, whether it be on furniture, interiors, jewelry or clothing!

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4. Books

After not making the time to read books for too long, I've been forced to get into the habit again recently, selecting books to feature in the 'The Books On Our Shelves' column in House of Fifty Mag. I am so happy to have rediscovered my love of a good book and just finished several I can't wait to share in the next issue.

She Loves Me Not:

1. The myth that beauty is possessed only by the young

I love meeting a beautiful woman who is no longer in her youth, there is something completely inspiring about the strength and spirit of a woman that owns her power regardless of her age.

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2. All Over Tufting

I know I may loose some of you here, but I haven't been able to warm up to the trend of all over tufting!

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3. The Idea of Entitlement

I may begin to sound old myself here, but it is really important to understand that very rarely do good things simply show up at your doorstep...instead dreams require work. So, as much as we'd like to think otherwise:

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Thank you again for having me here today Michaela!

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Thank you, Janell! Green is peaking my interest in design, too! I love the energy it brings to any room {or outfit!}
Run over to Isabella & Max Rooms today to say hello to Janell!


What are you loving this week?
Happy middle-of-the-week...
Love,

PS. She Loves Me will be a link up on March 14th, so get your posts ready! :)
PPS. This is the last day to reserve your spot to advertise on Michaela Noelle Designs. Email me for more info.
xo

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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Conspicuous Style

Happy Wednesday! It's that time again- we get to hear from one of my favorite bloggers! Today Stacy from Conspicuous Style is here. 

Stacy's blog is full of endless interior inspiration.  We connected a few weeks back and I knew I needed to have her here to show her off to all of you. She is one talented interior decorator with a whole house of loveliness to show for it. Take it away, friend! 
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Hi everyone, I am Stacy from Conspicuous Style.
I am so happy that Michaela invited me to be a part of this series.  It is such an honor to be here!

She Loves Me:

1. Pastels

 I know they're everywhere, and I've been caught up in the fad!  I probably won't change a room in my house into a pastel haven, but I do find myself Pinning them like crazy:

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2. Anything With Tufting or Nail Heads

I love this classic style!  I will never get tired of tufting or nail head trim, especially when used in unique ways like some of these:

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3.  Showing The Hardwood Floors
 So I'm not saying get rid of the rugs or anything, but I have been considering storing some of mine and going for the bare (or mostly bare) look:

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She Loves Me Not:

1. Insomnia

I can't sleep.  I think it's my age - my mother went through it at my age, too.  I sleep about 4 hours a night and am always tired.  I try to make the most of it by reading design and humor blogs, and tons of good books.

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2.  Drama

I'm at the point in my life where I know what matters.  I wasn't always at that point, and wasted more than enough time worrying about who said what about me, etc., etc.  But with my kids growing faster and faster by the second, I've decided I'm just not going to participate in the things that don't matter anymore.  It's easier said than done, but a worthwhile goal, I think.

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3. Too Many Status Updates

I'd be kind of surprised if this one hasn't been written here before, but I couldn't find it. But really, do I need to know what time every one of my friends is going to bed and what they had for dinner? I love them dearly, but I survived this many nights without a "Goodnight" from them, and I can live with out it now!  I wish people would save the Facebook updates for things their friends might actually care about.

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Um, 60,000 might be too many. Just sayin'.

Thank you again for having me here Michaela!  It was so much fun to get to vent (at the end!) and also to share my loves at the beginning :)

~Stacy

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Thank you, Stacy! I'm diggin' pastels, and also find chronic-status-updaters highly annoying, too ;)


Be sure to go say hello over at Conspicuous Style today! Don't forget to check out Stacy's gorgeous home.
What are you loving this Wednesday? 
Love,

PS. Loved all your feedback this last week about joining in on the She Loves Me Link Up! I will be holding the first link up on March 14th! I can't wait to see what you come up with :) Reminders to come closer to the date.
xo

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Get Ready for Warmer Weather with Decor

I'm excited to have a guest on today.  Please welcome Christina Johnson.

Christina Johnson works remotely for Elliman Prudential in the New York CityApartments and Rentals market.  She is using her journalism major tocombine what she loves most, writing and her career.  Her specialtiesinclude home decor design and DIY home improvement projects. 

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Bored of Winter? Get Ready for Warmer Weather with Décor

Winter blues are hard to shake, spruce up your home andprepare it for warmer months ahead. Typically you want your home reflect thewarmth and brightness outside your window, which is tough when it gets darkerearlier and is snowy. This doesn’t mean though that you cannot warm up thehome.  To do so you do not necessarilyhave to make this happen by buying new furniture or remodeling the house, witha few accessories and additions to your interior, you can change the look ofyour house depending on preference and season. This is only if you stay true toyour color scheme and theme. Whether it is chic, relaxed, casual orsophisticated with a few touch ups on the paint and decor, you could easilychange the mood of a room.

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New coats of paint always gives a room a new and fresh lookand during the warmer weather you want to ensure your colors are warm forexample: orange, yellows, purples, pink rose, mauves, peach. An easier way todecide on the colors to pick would be to follow nature and watch which floralcolors feature during the summer. Another neat way to revamp a bland room isthe additions of stripes, however, maintain one direction with the strips toavoid creating confusion especially if your style is modern and chic. For asophisticated look, try and stick to solid monochromes and not include too manypatterns. There are various tutorials that offer instruction on a paint job asa DIY project; alternatively, you could also get a professional to do it.

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When creating a seasonal room, mirroring nature is a niceway to go. For example, include floral arrangements in clear or warm coloredvases in your rooms. This creates the illusion of bringing the outside inside.Replace the wooden table with something brighter and more inviting; resintableware would be a perfect choice and with the technological advancementsbeing made every day, they have managed to make it look like real glass butlighter. What’s more you can get it in various bright colors.

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Houzz

When constantly changing your interior decorations, whetherout of preference or according to the season, your aim is to do it at minimalcost yet acquire the same quality. To achieve this you should invest in coversfor your cushions and couch, for the summer your choice of covers is lightlinen fabric for the winter, darker more neutral tones, and some snowflakedesigns are nice. This is an inexpensive and easy way to change up the look ofa room.

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Sheer drapes and curtains also help create a relaxed look inthe house, with the curtains avoid dark solid colors, or heavy patterns, if youare looking to lighten up a room, floral pictures and net are ideal for awinter warm up. Alternatively, you could group warm different shades of warmcolored netting and create beautiful curtains. For example, by arranging lightred, pink and white colored sheer curtains in that order from the left and thesame from the right on your curtain box, you create the illusion of movement andrelaxation.

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With simple touches here and there you can easily change themood in your house to suit the season, while remaining within your budget.

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Thank you Christina for coming by! 

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