Saturday, August 31, 2013

Moroccan Inspired Home Decor


Moroccan interior design style is characterized by vibrant colours and exquisite furnishings.
Here are some of the elements that help to create this unique look. 


Lighting

1. feefeern.wordpress.com 2. flikr.com 3. www.elephantinteriors.co.uk 4. www.indopic.com


Rugs

nazmiyalantiquerugs.com


Ceramics

1. treasuresofmorocco.com 2. thriftedtreasure.blogspot.com 
3. blog.travel-exploration.com 4. arthistory.knoji.com

Mirrors

1. www.1stdibs.com 2. livelovechic.blogspot.com 3. www.shopcandelabra.com


Bathroom

1. houzz 2. stylemummy


Dining Room

1. houzz 2. www.creativejewishmom.com


Living Room

houzz


hgtv


Bedroom

1. www.decor4all.com 2. thatbohemiangirl.tumblr.com


Outdoor

1. houzz 2. pinterest


Enjoy your long weekend everyone!!

Xoxo- Michelle

Friday, August 30, 2013

Mixing Sequins and Denim

I love the look of mixing sequins and denim. It's fancy and casual at the same time!


Sequin Jacket and Denim bottoms



1. isabellaoliver 2. chicisimo 3. fashionvibe 4. abitofsass 


**Get the Look**

1. FRAME Denim 2. Alice + Olivia 3. LA Made


Tops

Glamour


1. Tumblr 2. Tumblr

**Get The Look**

1. Diane Von Furstenberg 2. Siwy Jeans



Sequin Skirt

1. thestyleeater 2. lecatch 3. theglitterguide


styleatstealblog


***Get The Look***

1. Dress the Population 2. Giles & Brother Hex Mesh Dangle Earrings 
3. American Eagle 4. Equipment


Enjoy your Friday!

Xoxo- Michelle

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Insect Jewelry

Hello everyone! One of the most recent jewellery trends is Insect Jewelry. Normally insects creep me out but they are pretty cute in jewelry form. 

Here are some cute pieces I found...

Rings


1. littlegirlbigtaste.com 2. www.alexandramay.com 3. Kate Spade 4. polyvore.com 5. Juicy Couture 6. Anthropologie 7. Ebay 8. Anthropologie



Earrings

1. Tory Burch 2. Kenneth Jay Lane  3. Macy's 4. Tory Burch


Necklaces


1. Asos 2. Kate Spade 


Broaches

1. Lanvin 2. skinnerinc.com 3. Vintage DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4. jewelsdujour.com


Have a wonderful day everyone!


Xoxo- Michelle


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Graffiti Home Decor


Hello everyone!

 Lately I've been seeing graffiti used in home decor and I'm really liking it. Here are some interesting pieces I found online I wanted to share with you.


1. www.cultureclimax.com 2. www.gapinteriors.com 
3. jimmiemartin.com 4. tomkolovos.wordpress.com


1. www.modenus.com  2. dotty-love.blogspot.com



24flinching.com


houzz.com


Some outdoor home art...





desiretoinspire.net



designyoutrust.com


Some indoor wall art...


pt.aliexpress.com



www.interiordesign.net



www.vouchercodes.co.uk









houzz.com



http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/



houzz.com

Sooo cool! Enjoy your day everyone!!

Xoxo- Michelle

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Stability Ball Workout


When I first started going to the gym I did a ton of classes. One class I loved was the stability ball workout classes.

Here's one I created from a few websites...

But first, a little motivation.




theberry.com


Workout

Start with 20 minutes of cardio (run/bike/elliptical/step climber or a cardio circuit).

Circuit
(Via womenshealthmag.com)

1. Dips


Place the ball against the wall. Sit on the ball with your butt on its edge. Place your palms hip-width apart behind you, fingertips pointing toward your back. Push out from the ball so your hips are in front of it and your knees are at 90-degree angles (walk out a few steps if necessary). Plant your feet and contract your abs (A). Lifting your chest and pressing your shoulders down, bend your arms until your elbows are at right angles, keeping them pointing back (B). Straighten your arms, then repeat.
15 Reps

 2. Plie Squat

With the ball between your lower back and the wall, hold a 10- to 20-pound dumbbell between your legs. Stand with your feet wider than your hips and turn your toes out (A). Contract your abs and lower for four counts until your knees are at 90 degrees (B). Hold for 4 seconds, then stand up for four counts.
15 Reps

 3. Static Squat With Front Raise

With the ball between your lower back and the wall, hold a 3- to 8-pound dumbbell in each hand. Step forward with your feet hip-width apart. Lean back into the ball (A). Contract your abs and glutes, then lower your hips until your knees are at 90 degrees. In this position, slowly raise your arms in front of your body to shoulder height eight times (B). Rise to starting position. That's one set.
15 reps

4. Wall Crunch and Twist


Sit on the ball facing the wall, then lie back so the middle to small of your back is resting on the ball. Place your feet hip-width apart on the wall with your knees bent to 90 degrees; cross your hands over your chest (A). Curl up and twist through the waist to the right (B), return to center, and curl down. Alternate to twist left. That's one rep.
20 reps

(via self.com)

5. Ball lifts


Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a stability ball behind you an inch from butt. Keeping chest up, draw abs in tight, squeeze shoulder blades together and raise ball behind you (as shown); lower to start. Do 20 lifts.

6. Teaser with Ball


Lie faceup with arms extended on ground behind head and legs straight, ankles on ball. Pull in abs, bring arms in front of you until parallel with legs and roll torso up in four counts until torso forms a V with legs (as shown). Lower to start. Do 20 reps.

Do circuit 3 times.

Stretch. Eat healthy and have a wonderful day!

Xoxo- Michelle

Monday, August 26, 2013

My Trip to Portland, Oregon


Portland, Oregon



I had an amazing time in Portland! It reminded me of a small-town Vancouver. Many of the shops were closed on the weekend and the city seemed to quiet down significantly after 9pm. I was nice and relaxing though.

We went to the Portland Zoo. 



Here are some pics of the cute animals we saw.




Sleepy kitties




We also ate and ate and ate!!!


Voodoo Doughnuts

45 Minute line-up to get doughnuts


The one on the left was mine, the Memphis Mafia doughnut- Fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top. 


Breakfast at Veritable Quandary 

With all the eating I did I had to hit up the gym in the hotel a couple times. We stayed at the Marriott and their gym was really nice!!

Back to work today, enjoy your week everyone!!!

Xoxo- Michelle