Happy September and welcome to my very first guest series!
I am super excited to feature 5 guest bloggers over the next 5 Thursdays...and it's all about 5 fall favorites! I am thrilled to have Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs kick off this series. As many of you know, we've become good friends since I came into the blog world and I am very grateful for all her help, encouragement and insight! She has an adorable blog that you all must visit..she covers everything from design, fashion, and tutorials/tips. Please give a warm welcome to Michaela!
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Well hello to Natasha's readers! I'm Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs and I'm so excited to be over at Schue Love today dishing on things I'm falling for (; Natasha and I are real life pals, so I can vouch and say she really is as beautiful, kind and fun as she seems on her blog! Here's us at our lunch date last week...
Alrighty, let's get to it. Five things I'm loving for Fall:
1. Fall Fashions. A few things on my wish list are a cute blazer that can be worn with tops and dresses, as well as some cozy yet sophisticated long sleeve tops (& of course the skirt would do, too!) The darker, more richly saturated colors, along with the girly details seen in lace, bows, and blousy tops are all making me smile.
Nordstrom |
J. Crew |
Pottery Barn |
Pottery Barn |
Source: stylemepretty.com via Alyssa on Pinterest
4. Shoes. As a California girl, I love my sandals and wedges, but if I have to trade those for the winter, you'll find me in cute ballet flats or my cowgirl boots.
Wish List:
Tory Burch |
5. Chalkboard Paint. Clearly, we all love chalkboard paint! After Natasha and I's date last week, I headed to the craft store to "browse". Well, after nearly screaming of joy at the spotting of Martha Stewart's new chalkboard paint (in different colors!) I knew I needed to find something to paint. Fast.
I came up with this inexpensive little DIY:
Materials
mason jar, MS chalkboard paint, brush, chalk and PATIENCE! (: |
Let it dry and wait an HOUR, then paint the second coat. Wait a whole 24 hours, then use chalk to embellish!
Desk supply holder:
Or a cute vase:
Of course there's a lot more things I'm excited for come Fall, but 5 will have to do today! Thanks for having me in your neck of woods, Natasha (:
xoxo,
Isn't she adorable?! I love all 5 fall things, especially the DIY chalkboard vase! Reminds me of school starting in the fall and such a cute idea for pencils or flowers. Thanks so much for being here today!
Now for the fun part...I got so much great feedback and inspiration yesterday, I thought...hey! Maybe I should allow all of you to show off your fall inspiration, whether it be a "Fall 5" post specifically or your favorite fall inspiration in general. Feel free to use my little "Fall 5" button and link up...or showcase a previous autumn-inspired post! I'll be running this series over the next 5 Thursdays...so if you miss today, plan for the next one. I'd LOVE to see what you've all been dreaming up for fall!
xo natasha
Now for the fun part...I got so much great feedback and inspiration yesterday, I thought...hey! Maybe I should allow all of you to show off your fall inspiration, whether it be a "Fall 5" post specifically or your favorite fall inspiration in general. Feel free to use my little "Fall 5" button and link up...or showcase a previous autumn-inspired post! I'll be running this series over the next 5 Thursdays...so if you miss today, plan for the next one. I'd LOVE to see what you've all been dreaming up for fall!
xo natasha
the chalkboard paint is genius!!
ReplyDeletegreat list! i love the mercury glass lamps and the chalkboard paint!! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteYay, so excited for this fun series!! Happy September! xo
ReplyDeleteLove your boots! I'm very into boots too! They make fall worth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteThe transition from summer to fall is way too traumatic for me! But once I accept the fact that summer is over, I love the fall colours and the crisp air and wearing warm & cozy clothes. Except that also means going back to wearing socks, which I can never find because my Black Lab is constantly stealing them!
ReplyDeleteI like everything on Michaela's top 5 list, especially the mercury glass and those cowboy boots :-) The mason jar is cute too :-)
M is always adorably fabulous...I'm jealous of your friend rendezvous and I already informed her that I'm inviting myself to your next one (c: Ha! I love her pics, she is always so freakin' cute I just want to pinch her cute little cheeks! (c:
ReplyDeleteAh that mason jar idea is too sweet!
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Great post! Love the chalkboard paint. I really need to try that out!
ReplyDeleteGreat series! I will try to remember to link up. I am all for Tory Burch flats! That chalkboard paint is too cool.
ReplyDeletelove these...especially the mercury glass (so elegant!) and of course the chalkboard paint! Xo, Katie
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me, darling. So fun to put it together! love you xo
ReplyDeleteI think I need to go run and get some of that chalkboard paint STAT! I didnt' know she sold it! Hoorah!
ReplyDeleteAnd those cowboy boots are awesome, as is the fashion bits!
I love the mercury glass! I had no idea that's what it was called... you learn something in the blog world every day!
ReplyDeletemichaela nails it on the head every time....love that girl! so glam.
ReplyDeleteand that blue pedi is to die for!
im so excited for this series - great idea!
What a fun post! I am so jealous that you guys got to meet up. Looks like you had a great lunch.
ReplyDeleteI am loving all of Michaela's fall inspirations. I am loving that Nordstroms blazer especially.
I'm so glad that you are hosting this. I love fall and everything that goes with it. Can't wait to see all of the inspirations over the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea for a series/linky party. I will have to find some fun fall inspiration to link up next week. Michaela is so fun, love her chalkboard paint idea.
ReplyDeleteI missed this yesterday! This is so up my alley- definitely linking up next week :)
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteI linked up my post about 'An early Fall' ;)
http://sweetharvestmoon.blogspot.com
Great guest post! :)
ReplyDeleteBecca
http://blondeslogic.blogspot.com
I have mercury pumpkins almost identical to those PB ones I arrange with straw and dark wood ones, its very pretty in the fall season!
ReplyDeleteYou both are SO pretty!! That vase idea is great.
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