Shop Scoop: Parc Boutique Spring Lookbook

Sometimes, a lookbook is done so well, that it makes you want to jump in and live inside its pages. I probably looked through Parc Boutique's Spring lookbook 23 times....no joke.

My friend Thao not only runs this online and in store boutique, she directed and styled this lookbook.

Talk about multi-talented superstar!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find the lookbook and its featured pieces here.

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Fun links for your weekend:

I love seeing husband and wives team up in a business. You all have to check out Check out newly launched Clyde Oak - the hard work of Megan Gilger and her hubs.

Cori wins my favorite look of the week.

Since I am on a simplicity kick, this etsy shop is a new favorite.

Make your own guitar picks?!

Compound butter three ways on Mara's Blog. I'll take the Strawberry!

Happy weekend friends:)

P.s. Last day to enter to win a statement necklace from Kluster Shop:)

Shop Scoop: BRIKA

I have often said, one of my favorite things about being a lifestyle blogger is being able to connect with  different sites of talented artists and unique finds. Excited to share this with you...

BRIKA features the work of entrepreneurs and designers in a well picked and curated collection of products that combine modern craft with the artisans shared belief that our lives can be as beautiful as we wish to make them. These are some of my favorite items, but there is a grand selection that you can browse by category or by the maker. I hope you have fun checking it out! Those triangle necklaces...such a steal! Trying to decide which color to go for:)

By the way, very member that signs up for BRIKA receives an instant $15 credit in their email inboxes to spend! You are also automatically entered into a giveaway to win one of 2  $100 BRIKA gift cards.

Happy Friday to you all! 

*This is a sponsored post which is %100 my own opinion.

Shop Scoop: Sweet Spot Bags

{featured: white on navy custom clutch, shirt: Tailor and Stylist)

These are the longitude and latitude numbers to one of my favorite spots that I have every visited: Assisi Italy:) The numbers and letters are actually SUN PRINTED onto the bag!

Sweet Shop Bags has several well known spots ready to purchase, but also customizes clutches to a location of choice to remember in a cool (and kind of secret code) like way. I thought this was such a fun gift idea too for a honeymoon gift, birth place memento, or to remember a special trip.

Unless someone is uber smart and has the entire grid of the world memorized, you will be the only one who knows what these longitute and latitude numbers locate. The city is revealed inside the linking;) When I traveled to Italy, we visited many cities, but Assisi was one that left a big impact on me. (St. Francis is my patron saint;)) Love having this little way of remembering it.

And that is the scoop! Which city would you make this into?

Happy weekend friends!

*This is a sponsored post that is %100 my own opinion.

Shop Scoop: Iristy

{Featured bracelets: Lizou, Czech Fire Beaded Bracelet}

I have a requirement with bracelets and bangles. They can't be too troublesome....too big, to clanky, too noisy....you get the idea. Since I am usually hanging out with my little ones or working on the computer, I need fuss free. This doesn't mean I like to sacrifice my love for accessories mind you;)

This is why I am smitten with my new pieces from Iristy. They fit my small wrists to the tee, are no fuss, and are easy to layer with other pieces. I couldn't get over how quality these lovelies are for the price. I am making this shop a regular stop for birthday gifts. Have a look, and let your jaw drop over the prices:) That's the scoop my friends!

Happy weekend:)

Iristy: Website // Facebook // Twitter

*This is a sponsored post that is 100% my own opinion.

Shop Scoop: Hatch Collection + Bellissima

{wearing: set sail x shirt dress}

Two exquisite shops, two contratsting styles.

A match that creates some aesthetical magic.

Simple meets Statement.

Bellissima Jewelry: Owned and created by Sarah Gregori. With her background in cultural geography, this jewelry designer creates the most stunnings handcrafted pieces with materials such as coco shell, limestone coral, and wood. Based out of Colorado. Check out the full line here.

Hatch Collection: Founded by Ariana Goldman, the creative mom/entrepreneur who brilliantly designed a stylish yet wearable line of high quality pieces for the modern day woman with a bun in the oven or after. For every purchase made, Hatch donates to Every Mother Counts. Check out the newly launched fall line here.

I hope you all are enjoying this Shop Scoop series so far! If you have a shop you would like to nominate, feel free to leave the info in the comment section or email!

Will be sharing an Audrey inspired DIY tomorrow. Be sure to stop by:)

Shop Scoop: The White Ribbon

I stumbled upon this etsy shop by accident, and immediately fell in love.

Michele and Dori are a London and Berlin based duo who started The White Ribbon. 

With Dori's background in fine arts and design and Michele's industry experience, they are now able to create beautiful handmade flats in the coolest of colors and ship worldwide to happy receivers (such as me;)) These flats haven't left my feet since they arrived. As comfortable as slippers!

You all will love some of the newest additions to their shop. Check out more at TheWhiteRibbon.com

*Jeans: Old Navy, Flats: White Ribbon-Peach c/o

Shop Feature: Parc Boutique + Noble House for Bauble Bar

You know I love to let you all in on new boutiques on the block...

I just discovered Parc Boutique. An online boutique with store located in Minneapolis. 

Check out their amazing pieces here.

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Bauble Bar is one of my top shops for statement necklaces. They recently launched a pop-up shop feat. Noble House Designs, which I kind of died over. Noble House has been a long time favorite etsy shop, so this collaboration is hot news folks!

Hope you all have a beautiful June weekend!

P.S. You can follow some of the weekends birthday surprises on instagram:)

Print Mixing with Baggu for Madewell

{Baggu Totes / Scarf 1, 2, 3}

You can now find Baggu bags over at Madewell, and the prints are fantastic!....as well as the scarf selections. I like to pair prints and colors and these are a few that seemed to be made for each other:)

Some fun links for your June weekend!

Really loved this DIY side table on Design*Sponge

Sidewalk chalk + Toddlers make for pretty darn cute and clever photos.

Rocks Paper Metal launched at Bauble Bar this week! These are my favorites from the line.

Love Liz's DIY colorblock tote for summer!

Wire, Hooks, and mat boards make for a great photo wall!

Have a wonderful summer weekend!

Privet House for Target Collection

{ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 }

I saw the first pieces in Lonny Mag and knew I must see the rest. The printed look, the modern and classic typeface, and the fresh and rustic textiles runs through each piece. I picked up a few of these for wedding gifts. View the full collection at Target. (Some pieces are online exclusives.)

Have any favorites?

Shop Feature: A peek inside Monograham

If you are EVER in the Milwaukee area you must get over to Delafield. It is such a quaint little town filled with brick and mortar shops that are all up my alley. I got to sneak away for a morning with my sister-in-law to meet up with Moni.  I have to share with you my favorite shop we visited: Monograham. I seriously didn't want to leave. So many of my favorite paper artists products were featured...

I think I could live here.

I loved this quote. I took home some of these bags too:) (A project in the works!)

 

Grace Bonney's book is on my Christmas Wishlist.

Veronica and her Aunt Jessie picking out some cards:)

I spy some Rifle Paper Co. amongst other delightful Christmas goods:)

Letterpress Coasters and Susy Jack products! 

Golden yellow packages would make anyone smile.

Paper and prints. Check out the onesie!

The lovely Monica and her too cute for words little girls. Monica was just as fabulous as I knew she would be. We met through blog land months ago and realized we had some friends in common in the real world! After hundreds of tweets and emails, we finally got to meet in person:) 

There is also a Childrens Boutique called Bark River Kids that we shopped at. I felt as if I stepped into a storybook. So many fun things to look at and play with. I picked up a few Christmas gifts here! I even got to see some of the products I featured in my gift guide in person! So cool.

The beautiful Holiday Gown Monica gave to Veronica. Check out the rest of her line!

My purchases from Monograham. The Paper + Cup Stationary set is fantastic.

I pretty much wanted to buy everything in the store!

Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend!

P.S. I am over at Coral Cafe today sharing this seasons trend that I am dying to try!

Shop Feature: Room Service

(all pieces via Room Service)

I was so happy to be introduced to Room Service. Eye candy for design lovers out there. Unique, original, bold, and eye catching. I just about fell over when I saw these regal and modern armchairs above. Would love to adorn my house with them because I am pretty sure they would be used quite often to read a good book or have a cup of joe. Wouldn't you say??

P.S. I am sharing my proudest parenting moment, guiltiest pleasure, and favorite moment of the day over on Henry happened today! Come say hi! (Her blog is amazing)

Shop Feature + Giveaway: Maple Boutique

Beautiful pieces, huh? I was thrilled when Amy emailed me. She is a mama/ entrepreneur who started, Maple Boutique in the Southern California Mountains three years ago. She just launched the online site where some of the fantastic pieces can be purchased! Today, we are launching a giveaway of one of my personal faves from her shop, this Nude and Black Printed Dress by Lush.

Wouldn't this be such a fun piece to layer for fall??

I love just about every piece in her shop!

To Enter (must be a follower or subscriber of IHOD):

1. Visit Maple Boutique and let us know which piece strikes your fancy:)

Additional Entry Options (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Tweet or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know you did!

example tweet: Just entered the giveaway @inhonorofdesign to win a Printed Dress from Maple Boutique! http://bit.ly/nrrqy7

 3. Become a fan of Maple Boutique on Facebook

4. Sign up for the Maple Boutique Newsletter for fun shop news.

Giveaway ends next Monday night and will be announced Tuesday! Good luck!

Wedding Belles & The Stationer: New Orleans, LA

So happy Netta introduced me to Wedding Belles and The Stationer- a sweet bridal and stationery shop in New Orleans, LA. Its charms jump right out of the pictures!

A little about the shop: 

In 2010, after nearly a decade of having their separate shops, Amy Casbarian and Jane Bensel met through a mutual friend and decided to get hitched, so to speak, and move in together to offer a new experience for their brides. With their combined store front, their goal is to assist, encourage and ultimately inspire brides in the New Orleans area. Together, Wedding Belles and The Stationer give brides the best of both worlds - exquisite gowns and gorgeous stationery.

A reason to visit this summer:

This summer, Wedding Belles and The Stationer held a bi-weekly series called Wedding Wednesdays to help guide brides through the somewhat daunting process of planning a wedding. With events like "You Said Yes: Now What?" and "Icing on the Cake," Wedding Belles & The Stationer host experts from around New Orleans on topics ranging from event planning to personal training to specialty cocktails. The events are all complimentary and have been a huge success - most of the brides who attend one come back for another and thoroughly enjoy learning from and meeting Amy and Jane and other brides.

If you plan on passing through NOLA, add Wedding Belles & The Stationer to your must see list!

P.S. Last day to enter the Flawed Perfection Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/3kfepae Brand new giveaway launch tomorrow!

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!