Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jan 30, 2012, 1:04 pm
Remember 3 months ago when I was sharing some photos I took on our September trip to Europe. Yeah, probably not. It's been a really long time since the last post but I promise there's a reward for sticking around. I have some big news to share once the travel tale comes to an end. I promise it w...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 16, 2011, 7:00 am
I've got a great resource to share with you today. I stumbled across this site while visiting Ana's blog (see I do read your comments and visit your blogs). School Outfitters is exactly what it sounds like - an online furniture and equipment supply store for schools. The stools and chairs are gre...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 15, 2011, 10:00 am
Because I both don't have room for it nor do I have the means to get it to my house. Come on, $100!!! You are torturing me Pennsylvania craiglists seller who obviously have no idea how desired an almost complete mid century walnut dining set is. The wood looks worse for wear but it's nothing som...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 15, 2011, 8:00 am
It's not often that I have the time to send someone a hand written note but now that I've discovered these bespoke note cards and lined envelopes from stripe & field I will certainly make the time. P.S. Thank you to Bria for teaching me how to make glittery font. Who doesn't love glittery font? Si...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 14, 2011, 8:00 am
Beautifully handcrafted serving pieces made from 100% salvaged wood and styled to perfection. shop - blog - twitter - facebook Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or email.
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 10, 2011, 10:04 am
I'm like a magpie with all things shiny these days. I love gold, brass, and other surfaces that sparkle and shine. Which is why I feel hard for this wall covered in brass tiles recently featured on Remodelista. Incredible, isn't it? Thanks to the joys of Pinterest, I recently came across two simi...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 8, 2011, 10:49 am
Hello everyone, how are you this fine Tuesday? It's sunny and approaching 70 degrees in my neck of the woods today so I'm feeling great. I'm very affected by the weather, how about you? I find it impossible to be crabby on such a beautiful day. I thought it might be helpful if I did a round up o...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 1, 2011, 2:57 pm
Start putting some spending cash aside now because November 12, 2011 Melissa and Marichelle are hosting a Pop up Shop in Maplewood, NJ. The list of items that will be available at the sale are just divine. In addition to great shopping, there will be yummy treats and drinks to enjoy. Not to mentio...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Nov 1, 2011, 9:57 am
These beautiful crocheted rugs are for sale at Le Souk. The rugs are hand knotted from remains of cotton which would normally be thrown away and because they are handmade each rug is completely unique. I would put these in the category "Modern Granny Chic" and think they are absolutely lovely. Sig...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Oct 31, 2011, 10:15 am
Happy Halloween everyone! I got a little creative last night and decided to give myself a Halloween inspired manicure. The ring finger is actually a Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strip but I thought the black and white flowers could almost pass as spiderwebs. And in case you couldn't guess, th...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Oct 28, 2011, 10:30 am
Half of our trip was spent sailing the Tyrrhenian, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas. We only had one day at each of the destinations we sailed to so that meant we packed a lot of activities into each afternoon. Our first stop was Capri and we did what any good tourist would do - we paid for a group to the...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Oct 27, 2011, 11:29 am
I realized this morning that I slowly came back to blogging with out the proper "Hey, I'm back from vacation. How've you been?" blog post. I have a ton of pictures to share, it was really a whirlwind trip. We visited a lot of places in two weeks, perhaps too many. This was our itinerary: Rome - Ca...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Oct 26, 2011, 9:37 am
Or at least that is what I tell myself when my bed is in the living room... ...And my office is piled high with furniture. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's all worth it. I think it might be time for a vodka break. Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or email.
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Oct 24, 2011, 9:33 am
Hi, I'm alive! And while I was away I created on a Guest Picks Ideabook for Houzz. Check it out here to see all twenty of my picks for an eclectic and modern home office. Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or email.
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 31, 2011, 9:22 am
Sorry it's been crickets around here guys. I got slammed with a bunch of work that I need to wrap up for before my trip but I didn't want to leave two weeks without a proper goodbye. I'm sure that I'll come back with a ton of photos to share, thanks to Jaime and the great little Lumix I snagged for...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 18, 2011, 3:43 pm
Do yourself a favor and watch this video. You'll be happy you did. Disclaimer - It may not be the best idea to watch this video within earshot of your boss. In any other situation I find it completely appropriate. Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or ema...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 17, 2011, 1:12 pm
Rachel McAdams's character in Midnight in Paris is not exactly what you would consider likeable. She fills that obnoxious American role who is immune to the charm of Paris and couldn't possibly see what is so romantic about strolling rain soaked Parisian streets. What is charming about her character...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 17, 2011, 11:11 am
I'm crushing hard on the Carolyn Suzuki's charming greeting card illustrations and pattern design. You can purchase Carolyn's greeting cards on her ecommerce site, launched in May '11, or at retailers in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia and the United Kingdom....
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 12, 2011, 7:42 am
My Friday Etsy Favorites posts are usually compiled from a bunch of shops that I discover throughout the week. Sometimes there's a theme, sometimes the items are not related to each other at all - just a collection of handmade & vintage pieces that I love. Today's post is different. Last night I s...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 11, 2011, 9:19 pm
Asos as an excellent clearance sale going on right now. I just ordered this canvas shopper, it is going to be a perfect carry on for my trip. It's big enough to fit a laptop, book, a sweater, and much more. You should also order this color block tote because it's awesome and only $12. I am a tote ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 8, 2011, 11:12 am
I'm extremely excited for my up coming trip, not too surprising right? It's 25 days and counting until we leave so to pass the time until then I've been researching things to see and do at each of our ports of call. One of my new favorite research tools - twitter. My twitter friends/followers are ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 3, 2011, 5:37 pm
I always imagined that the next house we own would have a pretty sitting/living room that you see when you enter the home and a family room hidden away where we can hide the big tv and, let's be honest, our mess. I saw our grown up space furnished with a worn brown leather chesterfield sofa, our cur...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 3, 2011, 9:35 am
My garden has been slow to produce. Yesterday it yielded to gourd shaped pickling cucumbers and one very pretty jalapeno pepper. Did you know that when pickles grow they start out with sharp little spikes all over them? I do now, ouch. Related Posts: Uninvited Garden GuestsFrom the Garden Sign up...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 2, 2011, 12:10 pm
Holly is the best. She took a fun little idea of having bloggers post photos of themselves in their favorite stripey ensemble and turned it into a visual blogroll with 285 blogs. A little added bonus - she posted my photo along side these lovely ladies on her blog Friday evening. It was a nice s...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 1, 2011, 1:35 pm
So, you know that living room redecorating project that I have been yammering on about? It has been put on hold but for a very good reason. I will be spending my money on this vacation instead and it is going to be totally worth it. In one month I will be headed to Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro w...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Aug 1, 2011, 10:28 am
I planned a weekend sailing excursion with my family to celebrate my mom's birthday. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon at the shore. We packed a lunch and spent several hours sailing Barnegat Bay. Isn't the bay gorgeous?! How did you spend your weekend? I hope it was a lovely as ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 28, 2011, 7:57 pm
Are you ready to meet the raddest office supply store ever? Poppin sells sleek, candy colored office supplies all designed in house. The fun, graphic product photography was enough to suck me right in and the witty product descriptions sealed the deal. Back to school shopping season is right aro...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 27, 2011, 9:42 pm
Isn't it funny how thinking about buying a new rug suddenly turns into wanting to redo and entire living room? I started pulling together a mood board to help me decide which rug would work best in the space and suddenly I had several new items added to my wish list. 1 - media storage 2 - sconce 3 ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 27, 2011, 7:13 am
This past weekend my boyfriend's cousin got married at a beautiful location in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Yes that Franklin Lakes and no I didn't see any housewives. Knowing that the ceremony and cocktail hour were going to be outdoors and that the weather forecast was calling for it to be 100 degrees I ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 14, 2011, 7:50 am
I used to doodle swirly waves and triangles on the my notebooks in high school. Virginia's fine-lined drawings are like the most incredible notebook doodles I've ever seen. website - shop - blog - twitter - facebook Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or email.
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 13, 2011, 7:50 am
Remember yesterday when I said I was definitely keeping my existing coffee table base and shopping for a new marble top? That lasted until this afternoon when I got an email from West Elm with the new fall arrivals and more importantly - this coffee table: ...Trying to remain strong. There are a ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 12, 2011, 12:00 pm
But who can resist temporary tattoos created for design-minded kids-at-heart. Tattly, started by Tina a.k.a swissmiss, was born from her distaste of the hideous temporary tattoos selection her daughter had to choose from. The list of designers who've contributed to the project include Julia Rothman,...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 12, 2011, 8:00 am
I have that itch to decorate and I'm feeling the urge to freshen up my living room. In general, I'm happy with the furnishings but the decorative elements are leaning a little more feminine than I would like them to be. I really love the sofa but I think I need to update the legs, I'm not crazy a...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 11, 2011, 7:30 am
Flea beetles have taken up residence in my garden and are eating the heck out of some of my plants. Sneaky bastards! They've been munching on my swiss chard for awhile which I ignored. Then they moved on to my basil which is annoying but not a big deal since I also have some growing inside. But ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 7, 2011, 9:23 pm
high - dwr rubik coffee table low - cb2 smart round marble coffee table I've always like the round marble top coffee table from CB2 but didn't realize until last night what a great lower cost substitute it is for the rubik coffee table from DWR. Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS fe...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 7, 2011, 11:46 am
How do I justify wearing a tank top and drawstring linen pants to the office? By slipping on a pair of gold flats and calling it an ensemble. In my defense, it is a pretty nice tank and at least my pants ironed (which is not often the case). studded tank - urban outfitters linen pants - old navy g...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 6, 2011, 7:18 am
It looks like the gorgeous new Anthropologie owned wedding shop Bhldn has jumped into the wedding decor business. The decor section of the online shop looks like the most perfectly curated etsy shop. If these items fit into your wedding decor budget then by all means snatch them up but I have a fe...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jul 1, 2011, 8:34 am
I haven't done a Friday Etsy Favorites in a few weeks and I thought we were do for some cool summer tees and tanks, some bling, and a very chic summer bag. 1 - letterhappy 2 - nubambu 3 - trulysanctuary 4 - drikab 5 - thiefandbandit Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here on Tuesday! Sign...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 30, 2011, 7:59 am
What's not to love about the 4th of July? Three day weekend - good; beach days & bbqs - good; friends, family, & fireworks - all good. I love the kitschy stars & stripes; red, white & blue decor (and food!); and the relaxed atmosphere of the celebration. I've come across some really beautiful 4th ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 27, 2011, 11:18 am
Unfortunately my garden does not get as much sunlight as it should so this lonely radish was the only one I was able to harvest from the crop. I still have hope for the cucumber and squash plants, they are growing nicely and have many flowers. The tiny radish wasn't enough to enjoy in a salad but ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 10, 2011, 9:00 am
This one's for Holly - How could I not participate in virtual #stripemania party hosted by one of my very favorite people? I am a self professed stripe addict after all. shirt - boden shorts - urban outfitters (high-waisted and pleated, thought it was crazy to buy these but I actually love them)we...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 7, 2011, 2:40 pm
June 1st I decided to jump on board with a social initiative intended to encourage people to create everyday of the month of June. I was immediately drawn to the 30 Days of Creativity project because there are no rules, no pressure, and 30 days is not an overwhelming amount of time to commit to a p...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 7, 2011, 7:00 am
I loved the Mediterranean inspired outdoor collection that West Elm debuted this year. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the crisp, effortless look of the blue and white decor from the Mediterranean seaside. Imagine my delight when I spotted this gorgeous outdoor dinnerware at Target. I couldn't ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 6, 2011, 2:58 pm
Not exactly my most glamorous ensemble but this is my gardening uniform. I wear it every time I head outside to get my hands dirty. All time favorite t-shirt - the gap but they don't sell these anymore :(cut off, patched skinny jeans - the gapOver-dyed Tomsgloves & water can - target Sign up to r...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 6, 2011, 9:44 am
Nick and I have been living in our condo for almost 4 years and we're starting to get the itch to purchase a home. Our number one prerequisite for the next home is a great back yard. We'd love a place to play with the dog and host barbecues for friends and family. And also have a garden that's la...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 3, 2011, 11:00 am
Getting dressed in the morning has been a pretty uninspiring experience lately. It's probably because I'm out of shape and not in love with the way some of my clothes fit right now. Trouble is, dressing boring and frumpy doesn't really make me feel any better about myself. So I'm stepping up my g...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Jun 2, 2011, 7:39 am
When we last visited the garden it was pretty early in the season so it was just looking like a wooden box filled with dirt: My little seedlings are finally planted in their outdoor home and some of them are doing really well. The garden is a bit of an experiment this year. Conditions are not ...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - May 31, 2011, 7:00 am
Brand new from Bemz, the company that helps you breathe new life into your tired upholstered Ikea furniture, has just introduced a new line of products for the bedroom. Coming this June Bemz will offer bed frame covers to fit Floro, Vanvik and Grimen beds from IKEA, and covers made to fit the Badal...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - May 27, 2011, 8:00 am
Wow, where did that month go? I hadn't intended on taking such a long blogging break but life got in the way and time just slipped away from me. I spent some of my time away setting up an outdoor space at my condo (photos to come soon) and working on my film photography skills (which does not provi...
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Michelle v. posted an article on Design Evolution - Apr 14, 2011, 8:49 am
The rain has finally let up, the sun is shining, it's a pleasant Spring day, and I'd rather... Step outside and enjoy your day. Photo Credit: Michelle Verdugo Sign up to receive Design Evolution updates via RSS feed or email.
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