Take 3: Dotted and Spotted

I thought maybe my polka dot fever would subside, but frankly, it has bubbled over after seeing these J. Crew numbers. Can you believe the cuteness?

Hope this brightens your mid week!

Take 3: A lofty corner, Mismatched Chairs, Stripes & Dots

 Room 1 | Room 2 | Room 3

I am hunting for chairs like to mismatch in our dining room. It might be a summer long project:)

Each of these rooms had a bold element that makes them stand apart from the average. 

Happy midweek to you~

Take 3: Paris vs. New York, One Little Bird, Andrea Nguyen

1} I think I could frame the whole lot of Paris vs. New York postcards via Antropologie.

2} Combining artistry and cooking! Recipe prints by One Little Bird.

3} My favorite pixar movies are by far the above. View the adorable full set of pixar movie prints on Society 6, designed by Andrea Nguyen.

Take 3: Sangria Dress, Drink, Decor

*CLOSED* Take 3: Lona de Anna Ikat Prints + Giveaway

I have quite a beautiful surprise for you lovelies today.

Anna is the talented designer behind these fantastic art prints from Lona de Anna shop. I wanted to share her work with you today, and she kindly offered to give an IHOD reader a graphic print (and A3) of choice! I am the lucky owner of the second print which now resides in my guest room:) The first print is her brand new Ikat Neon Print which is by far my favorite!

To Enter (must be a follower of IHOD or Lona de Anna):

1). Visit Lona de Anna shop and let us know which print you would choose if you win!

Additional Entry option:

2). Pin one of her prints to pinterest and let us know you did!

Giveaway is open to international readers, and will run till Monday night! Best of luck!

Take 3: Retro Dress. Drink. Decor.

{ Dress, Drink, Decor via Bonnie Tsang on Pinterest}

Happy mid-week to you:)

How about that gorgeous photo of Jackie Kennedy? It inspired the rest of the post.

I have an inbox piled high, but I am one sleep deprived mama today who is going to catch up on some snoozes before I turn into a zombie.

P.S. Hunger Games countdown....the first time EVER for a movie I feel the need to dress up in character for the premier. WHAT?! Must find a bow and arrow....

Anyone else going opening night?!

Take 3: Dress. Decor. Dine + Live Colorfully

1. Dress - Christian Siriano Spring 2012

2. Decor - Emily Henderson via You Are My Fave

3. Drink - September Wren

Kate Spade from Lacey on Vimeo.

Hope these brighten your day! :)

Take 3: Dress. Decor. Dine

Sources: { Dress || Decor || Dine }

Isn't that dress dreamy? The perfect hue.

P.S. An little announcement on the facebook page;)

Take 3: Dress. Drink. Decor.

1. Trina Turk via Cupcakes for Breakfast.

2. With Style and Grace

3. Design*Sponge

Currently working on my little office space, and its looking similar to the room above:) Love to be surrounded by inspiration. If you try the drink, let me know how it is!

Happy Leap Day! Hope those who have birthdays today are celebrated 4x fold;)

*P.S. February was such a fast month! If you would like more information on March sponsor rates, email me!

Also, I drew a winner Monday night for the Shopkempt giveaway! #33 is the lucky winner! Congrats Renee!

Take 3: Braid It. Twist It.

1. Pinterest

2. The Beauty Department

3. Pinterest

Its been quite a week. Still visiting with family, but wanted to share some of these beautiful hair options I came across:) 

Thank you to all of you who have left your thoughts and prayers for my family. I really do {heart} you! 

P.S. The lovely Casey Wiegand is having a group sponsor giveaway, and I am throwing in a three month premier sponsor package! Go check it out!

Take 3: Hair and Beauty to Try

1. Braided Up-do via The Beauty Department

2. DIY Vanilla Sugar Scrub via Freutcake

3. Side pony via Late night Fashion (Originally pinned here.)

A little motivation for me to take care of my skin and do my hair more often than once a week;) I really love all the do it yourself scrubs I have been seeing around the web. They are a natural and healthy way to take care of yourself without spending to much money! Double score.

Also, my friends, I promised myself I wouldn't enter any contests for a while but much to my own dismay I spasticly entered Refinery29's "Next Style Blogger" contest! Biting my nails over this. So, again, I am asking for your vote. Luckily this is really easy to do so. Just click the heart next to my photo in the contestants section (its easier to find me under the "popular contestants" tab for now)! You can vote for more than one blogger if you have a few faves like me! Thank you ever so much!

P.S. I do have a few amazing giveaways coming up for you readers in on of the month of love! ;)

Take 3: Dollops of Spring Color

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{Sources: 1.  2.  3. via pinterest}

*Will be making some changes to the blog in the next few days so if you see any funny business that is why;)

Take 3: Spotted and Dotted + currentlyobsessed.me

1. Dilly Dallas

2. lemonade and ivy via pinterest.

3. madewell via pinterest

Just a few looks that made me swoon this week. (and a little hint at an upcoming outfit post)

Happy December weekend! Looking forward to having nothing on the menu but good things....time with my husband, packing for St. Louis, Christmas gathering with friends, baking with my 2 year old, and soaking up the last days of advent. 

Whats your favorite Christmas albums? Love straight instrumental... White by Craig Kaelin, December by George Winston, and Mr. Buble of course. I save the real greats for Christmas week! (Bing, Andy Williams, and Manheim Steamroller)

Also, I joined the currentlyobsession.me train (as if I need another distraction in my life.....), but its a fun way to look up all of your favorite bloggers favorite items. A simpler form of pinterest for the blogger world. Its kind of a secret sneak preview of things that will become the next big thing. If you are already signed up, find me here. Since, like pinterest, its invitation only, you need a code to sign up. I have a limited amount available with code: In_Honor_of_DesignObsessed

You just have to enter the code(case sensitive and make sure there are no spaces after) and login through FB(no need to be a blogger to join).  Let me know if you sign up so I can find you;)  

Take 3: Favorite Foodie Blogs

I thought it was time to share some of my personal favorite blogs. Today being in the domestic category. Those women that far exceed my skill in the kitchen;)

{via The Best of this Life}

Emily has this insane ability to make all her recipes look like a daydream. 

You must check out her delicious blog. Not only that, she is one of the sweetest mama bloggers I know!

(via Life of a Wife)

You can count on Sherri Lynn to have fantastic easy recipes that don't intimidate!

She is yet another gem I have discovered in the blogosphere! 

{via Bakers Royale)

This is a brand new to me blog that has a seemingly endless amount of divine sweet recipes, and more!

Hope this provides with some great new people to connect with, and food delights to try!

Take 3: {Heart} Prints

(Love is Blind via Teconlene)

(via letterhappy)

(via Vol. 25)

These certainly made me smile, and I hope they do the same for you!

You are half way through your week:)

Also, get ready for a double Take 3 post today! I will be sharing 3 current favorite blog reads!

P.S. I am visiting Alexa of The Short and the Sweet of It, sharing some of my daily style staples and more. Stop by her lovely blog and say hi if you have the chance!

Take 3: Flannel

(The Estate of Things via pinterest)

(Atlantic- Pacific)

(greenlikebathwater via pinterest)

Just continuing my love for flannel over here;)

Happy Wednesday!

P.S. My husband and I FINALLY decided what to be for Halloween. I have three days to pull costumes together. Wish me luck!

Take 3: Fall Fling

(Greenweddingshoes via Michelle)

An adorable camping theme engagement shoot in all kinds of fun flannel.

How about some homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Or better yet.... homemade donuts anyone?! (thanks Kori!)

Happy Wednesday!

P.S. I am looking for just a few more Holiday DIY's to feature in this years Gift Guide. If you are looking for some great exposure for your blog, email me with your ideas!