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.

@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:)

@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!

@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!

@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

(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

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

Little Ink Stained Feet.

August 28, 2014

Bless.
Bless these sweet little feet.
The feet that spilled the bottle of black ink.
The feet that smeared it all over the floor,
That made sure no item in sight was ignored.

What was going through his head? No one knows.
Puddle jumping and merry making I suppose?

Bless.
Bless these moments that demand more.
That push your patience to the limit, and squeeze you to the core.
The moments you wonder how on earth can you survive?
Is the world out to get you? Should I surrender and hide?
Bless these questions that bring you around back to the start.
Your life’s greatest work. Your treasure, your heart.

He stands before you, so innocently waiting,
Inquisitively wondering what mama’s face is conveying.

Bless.
Yes bless these little humans from their head to their toes.
Who teach us love reaches beyond the end of our nose.
Who gave us the gift of a love deep and wild.
A love beyond measure, and this moment is reconciled.
Bless these babes who call me mother,
A word of more value to me than any other.

Bless the ink stain on my shirt that asks I remember,
These little feet are not little forever.

Written late last night after bathtub scrubbing, floor scrubbing, and a few tears:) Maximilian Francis I love you wildly.

3 Messy Pony Tutorials

August 27, 2014

One of the main reasons I keep my hair long is so that I can keep it off my neck in a pony or topknot:) Especially in the Atlanta heat. Here are three versions I change up for a messy pony on the eHow style blog. As easy as it gets, I promise!

Halfway to the long weekend friends! Hollerrrr!!!
A

Local Notes ATL: Henry & June Boutique

August 25, 2014

I only had to hear two words: coffee and clothes…
A brilliant concept really don’t you think??

Meet Henry & June, a brand new boutique/cafe in the East side of Atlanta. Owned and operated by the lovely couple pictured above.

I was smitten over the white brick walls and urban vibe. A wall of vintage cameras?! Hanging neon signs? I ate it up.Being somewhat of a coffee junkie, I was more than happy to find out they provided La Crema straight from the heart of Nashville. (Favorite stop in Nashville for coffee.) I knew they take this coffee thing seriously too:)

“”We ethically source coffees by building meaningful and equitable relationships with farmers, mills, and close partners. With deep respect for farmer and land, we seek coffees with notable flavor, balance, and sweetness. Our coffees are directly traceable to the farm and mills where they were produced.”

After you grab a coffee meander through the store and look closely at their careful collection of designers. and high quality men and women’s fashion that cannot be found elsewhere in Atlanta!

Thankful for businesses like Henry & June who add life and personality to this great city. Head over and see for yourself!

Henry & June
784 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30306

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