Finds For Your Home From the Nordstrom Sale

If you have internet access, you know what's happening right now-- it's the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! This sale goes until August 7th, but the good deals and best pieces are already flying off the shelves. I can't believe how many things are already sold out! I went to buy a sweater I put in my cart earlier in the day and sure enough, it was gone. Ugh! I sure hope they restock before Friday, which is when public access to the sale opens! For clothing, I think I'm most excited for my new AG Jeans to arrive. I'm also contemplating this adorable sweater with a hoodie.

Yesterday I was scouring the home decor shop of the sale to see if I could suggest any products to my current clients. Of course I found a bunch of awesome finds. Check out my picks below! You can actually click on the image in the collage that you want to check out and it'll take you to that item.

Note: click the item directly on the collage to shop it!

A few stand out items:

- I have that recipe box but in a different color and I love it so much! It's such a cute addition to our kitchen countertop.

- I also have the navy herringbone rug in our kitchen, but ours is in the seaglass / turquoise color. It's so great for a kitchen or dining area, because you can toss it in the washing machine and it comes out looking great! It's also reversible, so if one side gets a nasty stain, you have another chance on the flip side :)

- I'm a big fan of white and blue bedding, so those were my top two bedding choices!

- Is that not the funniest painting of the succulent you've ever seen? I loved it!

- If we could fit a bar cart in our apartment, I'd buy that gold one in a heartbeat. I sent this to a client, so I hope she goes for it!

- The gray and white storage basket is SO perfect. I love the muted, neutral colors. I also love the other more tote-bag-looking basket. I think it'd hold magazines really well to the side of your sofa.

- Looking ahead to fall, that cozy fur blanket will add so much texture to your couch or bed!

- Those are MARBLE coasters rimmed in copper. Two of my favorite things!!

Here are a few more sale items I couldn't fit on the board ;)

Are you looking for any home decor? If so, browse the home section at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale-- I bet you'll find what you're looking for! I couldn't believe how many pages of sale items there were. I think I scouted some of the best stuff for you...Phew!

Let me know what you snag for your house!
xoxo
Michaela

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Blue & White Obsession: For Your Closet & Home

The other day I looked into my closet and realized the majority of my recent clothing purchases are blue and white! I also realized that my the dream house I have concocted in my head also contains a lot of blue and white (with touches of seaglass!) I couldn't get this color combo out of my head, and since it was pretty appropriate for Memorial Day this week, I thought I'd share some inspiration with you!

This tile... LOVE.

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Now THAT is an outdoor hang out space!!

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Love the door color! I'm also obsessed with white houses and black / navy shutters.

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Give me all the gingham!

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Stripes will always have my heart.

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After finding this inspo above, I began collecting my favorite blue and white decor for the home and for your closets. The collection quickly turned into an epic inspiration board. Enjoy!

rug / pillow / ginger jar paintings / ginger jar one / backless stool / bench / stripe napkins / volcano candle / water bottle / gold rim carafe / towels / seaglass vases / garden stool / herringbone rug --  we have this in our kitchen and I love it!

light blue off the shoulder dress / tiered chambray / navy and white floral / blue and white stripe dress / floral maxi  / white high low dress / navy and white stripe ruffle sleeve tee / white bow shirt / white jeans / denim jeans / white and blue embroidered top  / kendra scott earrings

Are you as obsessed with this classic color combo as I am?!
xoxo

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The Best Things We Registered For

About a year ago we begun registering for our wedding gifts. I remembering being a little overwhelmed because I wanted to make sure we registered at places people would find convenient AND I wanted to be sure everything we needed was accounted for. So I narrowed down our registry items to Pottery Barn, Macy's and Zola. And then I did register for just a few things from Anthropologie, but not many. Zola was the only untraditional registry, but it ended up working out really well. We loved that we could register for our honeymoon trip and activities on that site, we could choose when to have items shipped and choose where to have them ship as well. It was really great! But I think it's important to register at a few stores, only because some people (like grandparents!) want to actually GO to the store to see what they are buying for you, as opposed to purchasing the gifts online. That's why Macy's and Pottery Barn were good options for us!

Without further adieu, here are our favorite registry items!

Top 10 Best Things We Registered For:

1. Cambria Dishes: I just love the simplicity to our dishes. The finish has that rustic feel I like, but not too shabby chic. They are still very classic! They're also super sturdy! Something else I really like is that the largest plate can be used as a charger under the smaller salad plate (which is a really generous size for a salad plate). You can choose between a coupe bowl or cereal bowl, so we went with the cereal bowl and I'm so glad we did. It's also a great size for a salad.

2. Tidbit Plates: these petite little plates match our Cambria set of dishes. I registered for 16 of these, even though we only got 12 dinner sets, because I knew I would use them often for dessert and appetizers. Turns out they're my FAVORITE thing we own!! The size is perfect for apps, the shape is adorable, and I use one every morning for my toast ;)

3. Good Knifes: there ain't nothin' like good knifes. They just make the cooking that I do do, so much more enjoyable.

4. Serving Platters- rectangular, round: I've loved using these both for serving and entertaining when friends come over! Both are great sizes.

5. Fresh Towels: I think towels is something everyone needs to register for! We went with the very basic light gray and white for wash cloths and bath towels, then did more decorative hand towels. I find that towels fade rather quickly (especially hand towels!) so I get inexpensive ones at World Market, so they're not too $$$ to replace. They are so cute! These are the hand towels we currently have.

6. Coffee Grinder & French Press: these two are from my husband. He uses his coffee grinder and french press nearly every morning and he absolutely LOVES the brands we got!

7. Cute Dish Towels -- on sale now! Necessary? Not at all. Super fun and cute?! Totally ;)

8. Stemless Wine Glasses: I don't trust myself with stemmed wine glasses in the house, so stemless it is! ;)

9. Kitchen Aid Mixer: While cooking isn't my favorite, I do love to bake! I keep our kitchen aid on the shelves in our laundry room for easy access whenever I need it. It makes mixing so easy!

10. 4 Piece Toaster: I've mentioned before that I have toast for breakfast every morning, so a good toaster was a must. We've really liked having the 4 piece toaster so that when we eat breakfast together on weekends, we can both have our english muffins in at the same time!

Things we didn't register for, but LOVE:

1. Herb Scissors : GLORY! These are so amazing. Cutting herbs can be tedious and honestly, kind of hard sometimes. These make it so easy and quick!!

2. Betty Crocker Newlywed Cookbook: we've tried a few recipes out of this book and have loved every one of them!

Registry Tips:

- Register at a few different places
- Register for things in different price points so someone with a lower budget for your gift can still find something you want.
- Register for a wide variety of items so that there are enough things on the list for your guests to get you!
- DON'T put where you're registered on your wedding invitation. That information should go on a separate insert.
- DO put your registry details on your wedding website so people can easily find it, if you have a website.
- Think hard and make a list of items you need to register for before you go shopping. I actually went to Macy's myself first, before bringing my husband, just to make a list of things I thought we might need and take a survey of the area ;) THEN I brought him back and we chose the specifics together.
- Don't register for it if you don't actually want it. If I could go back, I might actually register for less stuff and more honeymoon experiences. Thank goodness we have a garage to store all of our kitchen stuff that we don't use on the daily!
- If you're giving gifts to a bride-to-be or newly married couple, try your hardest to stick to the registry! They registered for those items because they love them and they want them for their home :) Diverting from the registry usually ends up in the couple making returns. Of course there's always exceptions to this...like, if you're a really good friend of the bride and know she'll love what you got her. Just some thoughts to consider!

What did YOU register for and end up loving?!

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PS. Head over to Rue Magazine to check out one of my latest client projects. The reveal is on Rue Daily today, along with a list of Winter Refresh ideas for your home!

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Happy Thursday!
xoxo

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Gift Guide: For the Home

DETAILS | candle (under $20, 8 scents! Favorites: vanilla cinnamon, pumpkin, oatmeal cooie) / coasters (lots of colors!) / gold bar cart (on sale now!) / hello lovely marble cutting board / DIY skin care book / hello it's me doormat / holiday dish towels / 2017 wall calendar (under $30!)/ choose joy pillow /

Next up in our gift guide series are gifts for the home! If you know someone who just moved into a new place, is a newlywed, have a friend who LOVES home decor (like me!) or are gifting to your sister or mom, here are some of my favorite ideas for you. Each year I ask for a planner and / or a wall calendar. The one above is so cute, with different illustrations for every month. I also love the idea of giving sweet pillow cases (like Choose Joy, or I love this one, too!) Candles are a great gift for anybody! I've never met someone who doesn't like a good candle ;) They make an especially great gift for in laws or a hostess.

Want to pretty up your gifts?! Attach the intial of the person you're gifting to the ribbon on the package. These are so cute and can then be used as ornmaments after!

Don't forget the dudes! Here are some gifts for the home that guys will love. My husband is obsessed with coffee (like the pour over and french press style. We don't even own a coffee maker because he is a snob ;)) so that coffee book or this Chemex would make a great gift for those who love coffee.

A few more gifts for the home, including the softest blankets on the planet!

Past Gift Guides:
Bundle Up
For the Hostess
Monogram Gifts
For Her 


Have a wonderful day!
xoxo

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Trending: Velvet for Your Home & Your Closet

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If you've been looking around the stores, shopping online, or spending any amount of time on Pinterest, you know that velvet is having a major moment this season. Beautiful tops, dresses, and even home decor are soft and sleek, thanks to this gorgeous textile. My favorite way to see velvet in an interior is a soft velvet sofa, just like the one above. Ohhh la la. So luxurious!

Below are some great options for you to get in on the trend!

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Are you on board?!
xoxo

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Favorite Fall Porches

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday! You sure know how to make a girl feel loved :)

I shared our fall decor for #thebeelabode a few weeks ago, and I'm hoping to add a few more Thanksgiving touches. If I was home more days during the fall this year (instead of traveling for Bloom!) then I would have gone all out and made our porch look like something out of an Autumn dream. Instead, I found a bunch of cute porches I love as inspiration for next year....

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Our own home!

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Setting for Four

Which is your favorite? Do you keep your fall decor up after Halloween or is it Christmas right away?! I like to enjoy Thanksgiving first, before breaking out the Christmas decor :)

xoxo

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