noelle o designs

creativity + sewing + upcycling inspiration

art, books, fashion, humor, sewing

vintage advice, still relevant

A good friend forwarded this snippet from a Singer sewing manual on to me and I’ve been shocked ever since- that’s the ritual I follow everyday- I never sew without my French chalk by my side… and lots of makeup. Seriously though, it’s why we watch Mad Men, (well, one of the reasons- after the […]

art, design, swimming

underwater

It’s one of those gorgeous summer days… and I’m stuck inside working. Working toward a trip though- in a few days. As I sit, facing a screen or sink or sewing machine, I’m imagining a life aquatic and enjoying some fantastic underwater portraiture. Tim Tadder Bruce Mozertom Sophie Lewis & Emma Critchley Elena Kalis source […]

craft, design, holiday, projects, sewing, tiny, travel

Swiss spirit

A few days late for Switzerland’s birthday (August 1st), but never too late to show some Swiss pride- I’ve been scrambling to make more of these garlands over the last few days and make them available on etsy again. I need to get mine hung back up for Swiss Days, the local celebration in Midway, founded […]