Here Comes Autumn with Calypso St. Barth

September 10, 2014

Calypso St Barth - cashmereChambray Dress // In Honor of DesignChambraysweater dress

We reached the 60’s in the evenings this week, and although the highs were in the 80’s, so naturally everyone in the south deemed it fall weather. On cue the boots were out. I readily admit my midwest roots have been affected by the southern weather over the years and 60 degrees in the morning merits a sweater;)

Had fun teaming up with Calypso St. Barth to style some of their new fall pieces! Favorite aspect of the chambray dress is how easy it is. You feel like your outfit is complete with a long necklace and a pair of booties. The dress does all the work! And the sweater dress….easily something I will wear throughout the next few seasons. Maybe I won’t even take it off because it is so soft.

Should we vote on fall just continuing through winter and skipping it altogether? We’ll come back to that question come January:)

Calypso St. Barth is running their gift card promotion if you want to take advantage! Use Code: GCFALL2014FB for the following deals:
$50 off $300
$150 off 600
$300 off 1000
Note valid on fur, offer expires Sept. 21st!

Chambray Dress photos by Chelsey Heidorn!

Make your own Essential Oil Lip Scrub

September 8, 2014

Essential Oil Lip Scrub | In Honor of Design | Haley Sheffield Photography www.inhonorofdesign.comEssential oil lip scrub | Haley Sheffield Photography | www.inhonorofdesign.com

I am learning to work essential oils through different aspects of our day to day life. I have a lot to learn though so I was relieved when I found out my friend Casey Wiegand has a site dedicated to all things essential oils! There are some excellent ideas on the blog, she hosts classes, and shares recipe ideas on her new Essential Oils instagram account. I am in!

This is a very simple DIY you can do to help keep you lips from getting too dry, and naturally working in beneficial oils. Just by smelling peppermint it is a tension relief and can help with headaches (I get them easily!), so I use Peppermint for this recipe. However, you can substitute with your favorites like lemon, tangerine, etc.

Essential Oil Lip Scrub
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 C. raw or turbo sugar
1 Tablespoon Vitamin E Oil (optional)
2-4 drops essential oil (I suggest wholesale prices)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients and store in an air tight container.
Rub into lips and wipe off with a washcloth.
Finish with lip balm of choice.

Enjoy your super soft smackers! You can learn the benefits of each oil through Casey’s magazine which is a super helpful visual guide.
x, Anna

In case you missed:
Essential Oil Laundry Detergent
Essential Oil Body Balm

Show stopping Florals by Lindsay Coletta
Photos by the talented Haley Sheffield

*I was not compensated for this post, just firmly believe in passing along things that have been beneficial for me and my family!

Shop Scoop: Pen and Paint

September 5, 2014

you are enough pen and paintPen & Paint

I have so much admiration for pen and ink artists. It takes time and patience and so much creativity. I couldn’t stop staring at Lindsay’s work. Isn’t it beautiful? Her shop Pen and Paint is loaded with beautiful prints like these.

Discovered her shop through The Brand Market (she was a part of our L.A. Tote bags), and decided I need to start collecting her work to rotate as a monthly calendar;) Lindsay works with black and color ink pens as well as watercolor!

Pen & Paint : Shop | Instagram | Facebook

And sending you off with some fun links for your weekend:
You won’t regret reading – The Crossroads between Should and Must (Thanks Mandy for sharing with me.)
A new to me blog. I have been pouring through the archives.
The next hairstyle I will attempt.
Mini heart attack over this mini line!
It is still hot as heck here in Atlanta so I am making these.
We are in the middle of a sugar free whole diet. How I feel about coffee creamer (don’t you dare take it away from me!) and 10 non sugary recipes I will be testing out. Thanks Britt!
Do you ever browse kickstarter projects? I get passionate about ones like this.
Thanks Madewell. How to correctly cuff your jeans.

4 Instagram Accounts to Gawk Over

September 5, 2014

I used to share my favorites on instagram, but I decided to make this a regular series here on IHOD. You will be able to keep track of monthly favorites under the “IHOD Loves” tag beneath these posts:) I thoroughly enjoy discovering different instagram streams. I have made some really cool connections and even friendships through them as well. Photographers, travelers, families, artists, foodies….so many walks of life I can appreciate.

4 Instagram Accounts to Gawk over www.inhonorofdesign.com
@ohdeardrea – I met Drea through The American Blogger documentary we were both a part of. She shares my love for color….and food. She has an incredible ability to incorporate her style throughout her home and through her photos. Her blog is also one of my favorites. She lives in my neighbor state of FL, and I need to make plans to get down there to meet her soon:)

4 Instagram Accounts to Gawk Over- IHOD
@tifforelie – I just discovered Tiffany’s feed a few weeks ago and just found out she is from Lexington, KY (where I was born!). She is a stylist, baker, illustrator, and blogger with an incredible aesthetic and capacity to storytell through her photos. I look forward to her photos daily!

4 Instagram Accounts to Gawk Over
@amy_stone – If you check out Amy’s full profile you will see a mind blowing photo grid of color candy. Each snap compliments the next! She has a fantastic ability to string together her photos into one ongoing color story. Hats off to this lady!

4 Instagram Accounts to Gawk Over www.inhonorofdesign.com
@moeblake – I recently met Moe here in Atlanta and swooned when I saw her instagram stream. She is a photographer by trade, but effortlessly nails iPhone photography as well. Currently drooling over her London photos!

Have any favorites you want to share? I’d love to hear! 
x, Anna

Plaid Stories.

September 3, 2014

Plaid Stories www.inhonorofdesign.com

Plaid www.inhonorofdesign.complaid | www.inhonorofdesign.com (Sunnies: Reds Outfitters c/o, Shirt: F21), Denim: Madewell via Twice, Tote: DAAMEc/o)

I am not waiting on fall to show up here in Atlanta. The good thing about plaids is they don’t have to be flannel! Lightweight and easy to style for any season. Head over to the eHow Style blog where I am talking about layering plaids for September!

Also, giving up my sushi allowance for the month for a worthy cause. Found this weekender and this fedora for such a good price point that I had to give in;) Rest of the outfit links below.
Cheers to the short week! Half way to the weekend!
x, Anna

Smoky Mountain Camping Adventure

September 3, 2014

It was a weekend of first time experiences for our fam:) I bought Gabe a family size tent a few years ago and we finally got the chance to break it in over Labor Day weekend. We met my sister Tricia and her family in the Smoky Mountains for two nights of fending for ourselves;)

 

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Mix + Match Bingo: Pre-Fall Pieces

August 29, 2014

mix and match
Tout va Bien // Pink Skirt // Embroidered Racer
Black Striped // Striped Skirt
Say Yes // Denim // Army Green Drapey

I was looking for a few easy pre-fall transtiion pieces that mix and match well together. J. Crew is having a super sale right now at J.Crew. Just about everything pictured is under $40!

We have had quite a week over here, so I welcome this long weekend with tired weary arms. We are going camping for the FIRST time ever (hard to believe) with my sister and her family. 7 little ones, 4 adults and 2 tents. The makings of a survival of the fittest reality show;) Can’t wait!

I hope you all get some time with your family and friends!

Rounded up some of the best sales going on too for you. Happy Labor Day Weekend!
x, Anna

Lulu & Georgia – 25% off sitewide (code: LABORDAY)
Bauble Bar – Jewelry starting at 50% off
C. Wonder – 30% off all Full Price Items
J.Crew – Extra 40% off Final Sale items
LOFT – 50% off all Full Price Items
Waiting on Martha – 20% off sitewide and 30% off summer (code: solongsummer)
Sole Society – Select Styles up to 70% off
Anthropologie – Extra 20% off sale items

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