Welcome to my part of the internet.

Where I write to heal my soul, share to enlighten others and create to make my mark on the world.

I’m Michelle, and I’m glad you’re here.

As you’ll learn by navigating my site, I do a little bit of everything in life. I’m a mom, partner, business owner and creator, and I do it all, all at once.

Life is too short to choose just one thing to do for the rest of my life, so I do the things I love. I hope you’ll find inspiration, creativity and understanding here.

<3 Michelle

ESTHETICS

I am a licensed Esthetician in the state of Washington and own a business called Afterglow Atelier. You can find more info here.

RENOVATIONS

I am a licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor in the state of Washington. I focus primarily on small projects including kitchen and bath remodels, decorating and handyman tasks. You can find more info here.

BLOG

I started Carhartts & Heels back in 2016 as a way to unload the thoughts in my head. Years later, I’m still here, albeit more infrequently. I have goals to get back to writing, so stay tuned here!

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A little Fall decor DIY to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox! #diy #falldecor #homedecor @souly.inspired.living
A little office design for a client! Almost everything is from @amazonhome! #homedecor #interiordesign #officedecor
Come see me @ebc.everett!
Just a sample of our waxing services @ebc.everett! Call 425.336.5123 to schedule! Ask to see Michelle Q! ❤️
My books are officially open @ebc.everett! Appointments available Wednesdays through Fridays, 9am to 11:30am. Spots fill up quickly so call 425.423.9186 for pricing and availability. I can&rsquo;t wait to see you! ❤️
Weekend photo dump! Tubing the Wenatchee river in Leavenworth with the fam! @brian_doty82
Barbie Party for my Esthetics class was a huge success! So fortunate to be on this journey with these wonderful ladies! 💕 #barbieparty #pink #girlsnight
Just a little logo design I did for @cruise_and_tour_planners! Go give them a follow, this is not your grandma&rsquo;s travel agency! #graphicdesign #logodesigner
Sitting area in a primary bedroom. Blank frames to rotate your favorite photos with some art to give a pop of color. #homedecor
A little primary bedroom refresh for my lovely client! I can&rsquo;t wait to see how it all comes together! #homedecor
Lash lift and tint! 👀
A little before/after of my reupholstered ottoman. Painted her black and gave her a bold modern pattern. #diy #homedecor #renovation
A little before/after of some thrifted lamps I picked up at the Goodwill. I gave them a little two-tone paint job and new shades. #homedecor #renovations #diy
A little before and after of our primary bedroom! As much as I loved the moodiness of the dark green, I&rsquo;m loving the calming neutrals right now! #homedecor #remodeling #interiordecor #homerenovation
Just some drywall repair! Electricians can leave a substantial mark when they&rsquo;re done. Be sure to budget in drywall repair and paint into your electrical renovations. #homerenovations #drywall #remodel
Never before has there been a card so perfect for me! @brian_doty82 nailed it! I&rsquo;ll forever be 29. 💕
How you live tells a lot about who you are, and part of learning who you are is learning who you aren't. Life is funny this way, and if you listen closely enough you'll realize your experiences are telling you whether you're in alignment or not. W
I love a cool, contemporary moment. Just a few of my finds this week from Amazon. Let me know what vibe you want to see and I'll make up some suggestions! Link in bio!