Swatch Style: Blush Pink + Yellow

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I have been working with blush pink in some design projects this week, and I love how feminine and modern it can look when paired with golden yellow. 

And here is your fun links round up for the week!:

My favorite recipe of the week was pretzel rolls and beer cheese dip Milwaukee style!

Summer Olympics in a Box!

This blogger finds the most delightful things.

The most adorable instagram wooden camera for tots. 

An awesome DIY Chevron and Chain Necklace.

Convert window shutters to mail organizers!

Happy August Weekend!

Style File: The Red side of Coral

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This will always be a favorite shade of summer:)

I wouldn't mind wearing a giant tulle skirt by Christian Siriano in this color either.

Happy long weekend to you! I hope you get time with friends and family!

I will be back tomorrow with an all new Real Chat post! 

Hope to chat with you then:)

P.S. June starts next week?! If you would like to consider an ad spot and/or feature on IHOD, please email me for the sponsor package! All new ads will go up on June 1st!

Swatch Style: Summer Plaid + Coral Orange

{Necklace: c/o BMB, Plaid: Old Navy (out of stock online), Belt: H&M (similar), Denim: F21, Sandals: Nine West, Clutch: DIY, Bracelet: c/o Poshlocket, Francescas, Rings: H&M, Watch: Fossil}

After creating last week's swatch style post, I realized that this is how I assemble outfits. I look at pieces in terms of color, pattern, and texture. If you think of your closet in these terms, it makes it easier to mix and match!  ....And a heads up my friends, this is my last post as a Brunette. Yep, I am dying my hair Auburn (or so the box says) today after 5 years of working up the guts to do it. Gabe even went in the store with me to buy it. Says something about my personality, eh?  And its only a three week dye...

I am so excited for Mother's Day weekend. Its an honor to get to celebrate this Hallmark holiday;) I am just looking forward to spending time with my family. We will be heading to our local lake/beach.

A very special shout out to each of you mamas who love and love tirelessly for your families!

Happy Mother's Day to You! (Btw, I am sharing what motherhood means to me over here.)

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Real Chat: Things I'm Afraid to Tell You

The Amazing Lace: Traveling Dress Lookbook Post

$50 Shopping spree giveaway to Deloom Boutique

Mackenzie Horan of Design Darling took over IHOD!

Take 3 DIY's: Driftwood Hanger, Striped Rug, and Screenprinting 

Tomorrow I have a very fun guest (a long time friend) for our Real Chat post - don't miss!

Swatch Style: Spring Dose

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I could play with pattern and color all day long:)

These were a few looks that stood out to me this week!

Hope you have a fantastic Cinco de Mayo weekend ahead! Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for the REAL CHAT post! I will be participating in Ez's challenge "Things I'm afraid to Tell You."

Fun Links for your Weekend:

A round up of 25 DIY Pouf Tutorials.

40% off all these amazing jewelry pieces!

Homemade Nutella where have you been all my life?

An outdoor movie party is a brilliant idea.

Crazy about these mini piñata cookies for Cinco de Mayo!

I won these cards on my friend Rachel's blog, and now its a new favorite shop!

In Case You Missed It:

Real Chat: Over Socialed

Lookbook Post: Do Not Block

Goodbye April, Hello May Favorite Snapshots

Take 3: Sangria Dress, Drink, Decor

Printable Mothers Day Prints/ Note Cards