I know you all know Michelle, mother of two, shop owner of Shop Pretty Mommy and finder of all things awesome. And if by, some small, chance you don’t know Michelle, than you will be glad for the introduction. Michelle and I haven’t met in person (yet) but it almost feels like we have We had babies around the same time and found ourselves up late at night on the interwebs, around the same time, looking for signs of life outside of our own four walls.
I have to say Michelle is a definite style icon. The girl is in the know on every cool thing that is out there. She find things before they are “things” and then they become a “thing.” I’ve added some of my favorite purses, jewelry and so on to my accessory collection from Michelle’s shop (and there is so much more I want to add…this is my go to shop when I want to treat myself). But above all, Michelle is a super great mom. She knows how to strike a balance between life’s demands and seems to do so, very, effortlessly. I’m always inspired by her thoughts, her view and her finds.
I like to think of our dining table as an ever changing still life…especially pretty on lazy Sunday mornings…post breakfast & farmers market run…a lovely newspaper reading, coffee drinking, crown making mess…
Our backyard and patio…since Lila has been out of school & the grandparents dropped off a blowup pool we have been in the backyard nonstop…hoping to spruce up our deck and find some great outdoor storage for all the random summer flotsam & jetsam…I just bought this cabana set up at Ikea so I can hide in the shade with the baby and sip some ice tea cocktails while the neighborhood kids splash around. Oh, and finally declutter and plant up all the pots strewn about…wish me luck!
The basement…out of sight, out of mind, eh? (until my husband goes down there to try to find something then all bets are off!)
A bit more about what is on Michelle’s table :
+ Jewelry is Odette & Dream Collective
+ Candle – Carriere Freres from Spruce
*I love how Michelle looks at her table as an ever chaining still life. I’m going to try to take that view too. What about you lovelies, do things tend to pile up on your dining table to?
More Monday Mess here
Torrie @ a place to share...
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 10:18am
without a doubt, michelle is one of my favorite people in this little {maybe not so little} blog community. i find that every time i get dressed up for a special occasion (or just a night out) or pack for a vacation, that i reach for a piece (or 2, 3, 4……. :)) that i’ve treated myself with- from her shop. one time, i realized i was fully clothed (and accessorized! jewelry, bag, shoes!) with ‘shop pretty mommy’ gear!
Trina
Commented on June 13th, 2012 at 4:02pm
She does have the best goodies! Def my fave place to treat myself. I bet you looked gorgeous all decked out with your Pretty Mommy gear! xo . t
michelle @ pretty mommy
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 10:41am
Thank you so much for having my mess!! You are a constant inspiration to me and so looking forward to getting to meet in person ;)
xoxo, M
janis - pinecone camp
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 11:15am
Well, first of all, she is adorable! Her mess still manages to be kinda cute. ;)
estelle
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 12:00pm
Of course, Michelle’s mess is all artful and pretty and generally inspiring. I love having this peek into her beautiful life. She’s a real gem!
Kate {domestikatedlife}
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 2:40pm
just found your blog from the rue la la post, it’s so cute!
Trina
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 4:05pm
Hi Kate…thanks for stopping by! And thank you for letting me know about the rue la la post! I had no idea! xo . trina
Emma at The Marion House Book
Commented on June 11th, 2012 at 3:02pm
Love Michelle, her mess and her shop!
Alexis
Commented on June 14th, 2012 at 8:36am
LOVE Michelle! such a fun post!!!!!!
Jeanne
Commented on June 19th, 2012 at 7:01pm
Oh, how I wish my mess can look like her mess! Michelle is so cute. I’ve always heard of her shop but never knew how she looked like. So good to put a face to a shop!
Trina
Commented on June 21st, 2012 at 8:26am
I know, always good to put a face with a name. You will LOVE Pretty Mommy Shop. Michelle is such a great curator of stylish things! xo . t