DIY Essential Oil Body Butter

May 7, 2014

This is a fun gift idea that doesn’t take much time to make and is incredible beneficial to your health to use! Even safe for mamas to be as a belly rub:) It will not only give you soft, balmy skin, but it acts as a stress and anxiety reliever as well! I use essential oils in numerous ways for my family and I. (Read a little more here.)

Materials:
Lavender (calming stress reliever) or Grapefruit – 10-12 drops
Frankincense (promotes smooth and even skin) – 4-6 drops
Copaiba (promotes youthful skin) – 4-6 drops
1 c. Shea Butter
1/2 c. Coconut Oil
1/2 c. Jojoba Oil

STEPS:
1.Use a double broiler and place shea butter, coconut oil, and avocado, olive, or almond oil in the top. Bring water to a boil.
2. Stir until the substances are melted and blending. Remove from heat. Add in essential oils and stir again
3. Cover and place in the fridge to set.
4. Using a mixer, beat the mix until it has a fluffier blended look and feel.

This filled three small glass jars! I use it on my face, legs, and arms at night for ultra moisture and calming scents. This is a perfect Mother’s Day, bridal, or birthday gift. Show if you give it a try, we would love to see the results!

If you are new to using essential oils, you can find these oils in a premium starter kit.

Florals: Lindsay Coletta, Photos: Haley Sheffield

Local Notes: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

May 6, 2014

(Bottom three photos via Jeni’s Ice Cream website)

It’s been so crazy around here that I haven’t had a chance to post a local notes feature in a while! Back when my sister was visiting we hit up Westside Provisions. (Remember Calypso St. Barth and Seed Factory?) We also made a stop at the famous Jeni’s Splendid Ice cream which lived up to the hype and more. I am thankful its a hike to get there or otherwise I would surely grow summer saddles purely from ice cream.

I have a weak spot for this place because it was started in my homeland OH and has an ice cream flavor dedicated to it called

If you are traveling through Atlanta, Jeni’s is worth your stop over. But make sure to leave a twenty minute time span to decide on what flavor to choose. Thankfully, they have the taste test option….crucial for people like me who take ice cream flavor choosing super seriously. And out of state? Don’t worry, you can order online!!

Enjoy!

x, Anna

JOB POSTING

May 5, 2014

(Photos by the one and only Haley Sheffield)
Shirt: Sheinside // Pants: Henry & Belle c/o // Heels: Shoemint c/0 // Ring (similar here or here)

This weekend was exceptional. Crystal blue skies. I ignored my work and we lived outside! Hope you all got the same treatment from mother nature:)
The Brand Market has taken off in full speed which is thrilling and nerve wrecking at the same time. I already have hired help for accounting and some email management, but realize I desperately need help in event co-ordinating as well, which brings me to my next point… INTERN WANTED!

( photo source: Joong Seok Oh)

COMPANY: The Brand Market
POSITION: Event Co-ordinator
HOURS: A few hours per week to start
NEEDS: Organization, planning, and co-ordination for upcoming workshops. Finding event space, research and booking of catering companies, scouting swag bag sponsors, overseeing decor and florals, etc.
SKILLS: Looking for someone who has an understanding of The Brand Market’s overall style and goals, with event management skills and strong attention to details. Email etiquette abilities, communication skills, and resourcefulness are the main factors I am looking for. Atlanta area is a PLUS!
PAY: This is an internship (with stipend), with potential to become a paid position.
CONTACT: Please send resume to: anna@inhonorofdesign.com

Have a great week friends!

x, Anna

5 minute Hair Tutorials for Weddings and Special Occasions

May 2, 2014

Here are 3 Easy Hairstyles you can do yourself for upcoming weddings, graduations, or special events! Step by step over on e-How!
Hope they are helpful!
These photos were taken by Kathryn McCrary photography. Highly recommend this girl!

Happy Weekend

x, Anna

How to make your own outdoor bar table

May 1, 2014

Outdoor bar table/bar cart How-to

So as Anna mentioned yesterday, I am taking over for the day for a little woodworking lesson. Technically speaking this is a stationary table. What is good about the design and materials is that it can easily be turned into a cart by shortening the legs and slapping the wheels of your choice on the bottom.

This may seem like a complicated process at first glance, but it is surprisingly simple and can easily be complete by a novice at woodworking. This was my first furniture project designed and built from the ground up, and I would in no way consider myself highly skilled in woodworking. As such, it is an ideal project for a first timer, especially considering the relatively low cost.

In addition you can use this same design to create your own coffee table by simply subtracting one shelf and shortening the legs.

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Home Depot Patio Makeover Reveal

April 30, 2014

Recently we were asked to participate in a patio makeover challenge with Home Depot. I knew the only way I could make this happen is by roping in my talented other half, Gabe. I had so much fun working with him to create and conquer our backyard plan. We have a very small fenced in backyard in a house we rent, so this should hopefully give you some ideas on how to best utilize a smaller space! We have a simple flat patio so I wanted to create a space that was fun for our family to hang out in while we grill outside or drink our coffee in the summer mornings. Atlanta has beautiful weather almost year round so I knew we could put this space to use.

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Font Fix x 3

April 29, 2014

I could spend HOURS pouring through type and playing around with kearning and ampersands. I miss the opportunity to do so since I haven’t been able to take on many design projects as of late.

Rounded up 3 current favorites that are great options for logos and headers!

Naive Inline
Paris Serif
Bookeyed Sadie Ampersands

All three are under $5.00 or FREE at MyFonts.com

MyFonts is teaming up with The Brand Market as a sponsor for our workshops! I wanted to work with this company since I use them so frequently and love their selection and what they have to offer! (My logo font is from here:))