The Start of Something New....First Ever Outfit Post!

Shirt: F21, Shorts: Target, Tote Bag: c/o Foley + Corinna, Necklaces: F21, Shoes: Dress Up Boutique

That's right friends...I am breaking into the unknown. Cheers to my very first outfit post:) 

Excited to start a new chapter of fun here on IHOD! But don't worry, all of my other favorite topics are staying in place. And ohhh yes,  I may or may not have quite the beauty to give away on Tuesday:) Stay tuned!

ALSO - EXCITING NEWS!... There is a brand new project about to launch. The Bloggers Wardrobe.  I was asked to compete for one of the final spots in this network of the best fashion bloggers across the globe! Me?! Really??? I think this is an opportunity I can't pass up. So the competition requirement is to tell you briefly why I should be chosen to be a part of this project:

The door is wide open....

  ...To promote the grace and poise born in the era of Audrey, and the beauty of femininity through fashion.

Would love your help! Simply vote by your visit to Bloggers Wardrobe.

Thanks dear friends!

DIY Feature: Glitter Tape

I saw this last week on Glitter Guide and had to share. Katrina shares how to easily make your own glitter tape. Find the full DIY here.

P.S. Posting my first outfit post tomorrow:) Stay tumed for some new fun on the blog!

My best friends wedding in NYC

One of my best friends got married in NYC over memorial day weekend. My husband, baby, and I flew up to be a part of the wedding festivities. It was hands down one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to! Beautiful church and vows, incredible reception view, photo booth, killer playlist on the dance floor, mouth watering appetizers, and the best company you could ask for. Here's a recap:

 

Even taking photos was a blast. She had an awesome photographer who wasn't afraid to try new things on the fly and be spontaneous. For all you Callifornia based readers (he also travels!) you are in luck- he is based in the OC! His work is stunning. 

All photos by John Pascale of This Moment Captured Photography....

Sponsor Feature + Giveaway

Let me introduce you to Flawed Perfection Jewelry.... designed and owned by Megan Reynolds of San Diego, CA. Each piece in her shop is so feminine and pretty....made with gorgeous gemstones and pearls! I can't decide which is my favorite...the Purely Cluster Earrings or the Exotic Cluster Necklace. 

So excited to offer one of you readers a 25$ shop credit torwards any goodies from Megan's shop! Ready?!

How to Enter (must be a follower or subscriber of IHOD:

1) Visit Flawed Perfection Jewelry and leave a comment letting us know which item(s) you would spend the credit on!

Additional Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2) Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know you did so!

example tweet: Entered the #giveaway over @inhonorofdesign for a 25$ shop credit to Flawed Perfection Jewelry! http://bit.ly/nOvcek

Winner will be drawn Monday night! Open to International Readers! Best of luck!

Shop Feature: baum-kuchen

You know I love a good shop find! I was so thankful when Wakako of baum-kuchen shared her beautiful shop with me. Through her experience in design, she curates a unique and oh so lovely set of items in the baum-kuchen shop. You can get a more in depth look behind the scenes of each item on her blog :) Enjoy!

Color Files: Neon Pink

Happy Weekend! Sharing today some of the neon pink faves I have found across the web! I used to NEVER wear pink, but in the last few years, certain hues have grown on me, and this is one of them:)

1. Puma Watch 2. Pinterest via Fashiolista 3. Doctors Closet Bracelet 4. Tibi Maxi Skirt 5. Seevivier Pouch 6. Hunter Wellies

pinterest via bjonesstyle

This is the perfect example of how to style neon pink. All good things should be in moderation! ;)

I will be back in full swing next week with tons of fun posts including a giveaway, and my FIRST EVER outfit post! GASP! :D

Enjoy your weekend! 

Take 3: Red, Orange, and Yellow Summer

Oui Petite, Darjeeling Daydreams, pinterest via Kayli

What a WHIRLWIND this past week has been. I am so physically and emotionally drained. It was so difficult to say goodbyes, and pack up our life. I am so happy to have arrived to GA safely though with my little family. That is all that matters. However, my husband and I swear we will never move again!... even though its bound to happen since we are renting a home, until we decide where we want to settle. I was seriously tempted to leave everything I own behind and live a simpler life. I have resolved to do so in some ways! :) 

I have so much of you all to catch up with! I will be back in full swing soon, but for now, enjoy this summer post! <3

Style Files: Sun Soaking

(via Coco + Kelly)

What I would like to be doing all weekend:)  Tomorrow we load up the truck in 100 degree weather and make our way to GA. Wishing you a good long weekend! 

And the winner of the DECORATE giveaway....#18- Michaela!! Congrats lucky girl!! Will contact you for details!

DIY Feature: Wrap Bracelets

(via Honestly WTF)

My favorite tutorial of the month:) Taking friendship bracelets to a new level! ;)

There are seemingly endless options! You can find the full instructions and supply links here.

Pair these with the hex bracelets and your wrists will be styled in DIY candy! ...

Take 3: Summer Watercolor Prints

I have seen a few watercolor style prints lately that really made me smile....

You can pick one up for your wallspace here:

1) Caitlin McGauley via Lonny Blog

2) Cassette Tape Print via Brown Bear Press

3) Curious Birdies Print via Joo Joo

We are half way through packing! Making progress!

Thanks for all your sweet comments this week, they really make me smile!

Happy Wednesday!

Veronica Rose: 3 months

Its those smiles that make the middle of the night feedings so worth it. 

She is starting to try to talk back to us with her sweet little voice now. She loves to have conversations and be where all the commotion is:) I wish I could bottle up some of this precious phase forever!

Oh, and who got her to smile like that? Her daddy of course;)

Blogger Mashup Continued...

Sarah is living in Switzerland right now!! She was wonderful to model the Modern Eyelet Necklace for me:) Follow her adventures and rockin' style  over at Fairy Tales are True!

SIsn't Stephanie a gorgeous mama?! ...and such a sweetheart! Check out her blog at Love, Life, and Babies. She is wearing the Postcard Necklace:)

Ilene is one of those fun and fabulous bloggers that is amazing at keeping in touch. I absolutely love the way she styled the Lime Stackables over at Much Love Illy!

Catch up with the rest of the 1000 Celebration Here.

We got back from vacation last night, and have to jump right into packing! We move this weekend back to Georgia. It is going to be a crazy week to say the least, with emotions all over the place! 

Say a prayer for me please!!

*CLOSED* DECORATE Blog Tour + GIVEAWAY!

"In Decorate, the world's top designers and leading décor experts – including Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler, Jonathan Adler, and many others – come together to share over 1,000 professional tips, ideas, and solutions for every room and every budget..."

I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the DECORATE book tour. The well known and beloved blogger, Holly Becker of Decor8, released this beautiful work of genius this year through Chronicle books! Have you gotten your hands on a copy yet?! Well I was lucky enough to receive my copy before our road trip, and I spent HOURS pouring over these pages!! I wanted to take notes and copy paste many of the rooms into my home;) 

Tangible tips, gorgeous decor, photography brilliance, and uniquely styled rooms that you can bet you have never seen before!! Just a few reasons, I am head over heels for this book,and plan on referencing it quite frequently when I move into our new home in a few weeks! It had to be such an adventure composing this book, so I asked Holly the following question:


What was the best part of composing this book, & what do you hope readers will take from it?
Working with photographer Debi Treloar and design writer Joanna Copestick - it was lovely to work with such professional women with years of industry experience. Traveling with Debi was especially nice, she was so helpful and since I'd never styled for a book before, her warmth and friendliness really made me comfortable so I was able to do my job and feel completely confident. I wanted Decorate to be much like my blog, decor8, to include a community of people, which is why I interviewed nearly 100 people and quoted them throughout -- I wanted the book to feel a bit bloggy in that sense. Plus, I don't believe I am the ultimate voice when it comes to decorating, in fact I don't believe anyone is THE guru of design. Everyone has an opinion and a right to one because decorating is subjective and so I wanted to take the best advice out there from the design community and pull it all together so Decorate would contain a myriad of inspiring thoughts to motivate readers. With so many opinions in the book laying next to photographs, the reader is drawn in to actually reading the book and not just looking at the pretty pictures - the quick bites of text are fun to read -- plus the point becomes clear to the reader with the flip of each page that there is no ONE single way to decorate but that you should allow basic principles to guide your journey though most of decorating is truly from the heart - your heart.

Don't miss out on the rest of the book tour. Here's the remaining schedule!:

July 11 – Simply Grove   July 12 – Elements of Style July 13 – Apartment 34 July 14 – Mrs. Lilien  July 15 – Mint

 

Lastly, I cannot forget to mention that one of you lovely readers gets to win a copy of DECORATE courtesy of Holly Becker and Chronicle Books!!

ENTER TO WIN YOUR OWN COPY!! (Open to U.S. Only):

1. Leave a comment with why you would love to win this book!

Additional entries (Leave a separate comment for each):

2. Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway!

example tweet: Just entered to win a copy of the new DECORATE book by Holly Becker of @decor8 over @inhonorofdesign! http://bit.ly/rh4d01

Please make sure your blogger profile or email address is readily accessible! Can't wait to pick a winner! 

You can also buy this very affordable gem over at Chronicle Books!

One Room to Inspire: Sumer Haven

via LonnyMag

The perfect summer getaway room!!

I'll be back tomorrow with a super cool giveaway from a certain popular blogger and her amazing new book:)

Stay tuned!

Stay Creative.

Hi friends:) Just popping in to say hi, and share this totally rad video with you that I saw over at Not Your Average Ordinary. It made me stop and think about how I stay creative....pretty much every way rings true to me...

What about you? How do you stay creative?!

I am currently on vacay having the best time with ALL TEN of my brothers and sisters!! I never laugh harder than when I am with them! I am soaking up the fun before our crazy week of packing starts next week! Will be in and out with posts, and hope to be by your blogs soon!

Hope everyone had a happy 4th of July! <3

Style Files: Red, White, and Blue

 (via inspireddecorating)

(pinterest via flickr)

(via glitterguide)

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!!

What are your plans?

We are doing some packing for the big move, getting ready for our vacation to St. Louis next week, and of course chillaxing and grilling with family and friends. 

In cased you missed it, I am posting some fun and festive eatables for the 4th on the IHOD fanpage.

Wishing you all the best weekend!