Childrens Room Preview + Giveaway

August 6, 2013

Childrens Room | IHOD
Kids Room | IHOD
Childrens Room - Anewall Print
Window Seat - Childrens Room
Color play children's room - IHOD

My children share a room (they have a little too much fun together!), and since we don’t have a basement I wanted to make their room a little world that could come alive to their imaginations. Since we rent our home, every single room was a drab neutral so we decided to paint the room white to brighten it up. We also wanted to encourage reading and art so we have a little window seat and art station for them.

To make it gender neutral, I just used a lot of bold colors with black and white. The ombre curtain (actually a shower curtain!) and pillows are from Target, the seat rug, kids table, rug, art hanging clips, and bookshelves are from Ikea Atlanta, and the Grow chart board is from an antique market. They both are crazy about animals so the giant canvas wall print from Anewall really tied everything together. The kids started shouting when they saw it up for the first time. They were so excited. I will be sure to share the rest of their room sometime soon!

Fun news – Anewall.com is generously giving one of these canvas prints to an IHOD reader! ($149 value!)  Enter below through rafflecopter through next Tuesday the 13th! Best of luck!

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P.S. I drew a winner for the Grab Bag Love giveaway! See if its your name here!

Style Tours: If These Walls Could Talk

August 5, 2013

Style - Dress Corilynn - Madewell
Styled-Dress Corilynn
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Dress Corilynn - Madewell
These Walls

Skirt: Dress Corilynn c/o // Denim Vest: DIY  (similar) // Booties: Madewell

I am challenging myself and Gabe with the style posts to stretch a little more creatively. We found these walls and surfaces in the middle of our town on an unappealing street. These walls and floors have character non the less and wonder what their purpose was before they were out of use. I have so many fun spots to show you these coming weeks and am looking forward to working with a fellow creative on these posts as well. (Will give more details on that soon.)

Now let me clarify the fact that I don’t get dressed up every day, but on the weekends, its nice to get out of the favorite grey tee and put on a feminine pair of heels. Does wonders for this gal. Kind of a mental re-charge. The time I put into taking care of myself always gives back to my family in a better way. This blog challenges me also to do this more often which I am grateful for. I am taking these posts back to the meaning of dress….to put the best of your heart into all you do.

Hope you had a great weekend friends!

 
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”  -Audrey Hepburn

Traveling, Growing Pains, and a dose of Honesty

August 2, 2013

Excited to finally have a chance to link up with my friend Hallie who is one of my favorite reads.

1. Fashion or Fret? Debating whether or not to attend fashion week this fall.  I have a few things I am trying to cram into a quick 48 hour trip. I keep hemming and hawing over leaving a new baby  for a few days (with Gabe). Is this crazy ? You tell me. Breastfeeding would require me to pump through the trip…any experience with this? I just don’t think bringing him is wise in the busy city of NYC.

verily mag

2. #VerilyMoment. I received my first issue of Verily Magazine in the mail yesterday. I read it cover to cover….laughed, teared up, was encouraged, and challenged in good ways. Friends, you need to get yourself a copy ASAP. The girls behind this magazine are truest gems in every sense of the word. VIEW FULL POST

Make//Hang .02 – Neon + Neutral Frames

August 1, 2013

Color Theory-Gold and Neon

Color Theory-Neon | Gold

I don’t wear a whole lot of neon, but I love seeing it worked into color palates.
Neon and neutral seem to be an opposites attract sort of pair that just work so well together.

I used some gold hued neutral + citrus neon washi tape to change up some frames. You can do this on the matte board itself or even over the glass as shown. A 10 second DIY that is actually a perfect temporary fix if you are indecisive like me;)

Color combos you are crazy about? I will work on some of them for future color theory posts!

 

Giveaway: Grab Bag Love

July 30, 2013

Grab Bag Love

Grab Bag Love Giveaway

 

Ahhh I love a good giveaway and this my friends is a good one. The kind of thing you would give all your girlfriends except you secretly wish to keep it for yourself;)

Grab Bag Love is a site where you can sign up for a bag of surprise goodies at a great discounted rate AND its non-subscription so you don’t have to worry about committing to a monthly fee. You buy when you want one as frequently as you like. Go check out some of the fun options you can choose from!

Grab Bag Love is giving away this fun set to a lucky reader! Set includes:

1) Ban.do Twist Scarf in Metallic Gold
2) LAQA&CO Bounty Hunter Nail Polish
3) Hive Botanicals Peach Lip Balm

Enter through rafflecopter below. We will announce a winner next Tuesday! Best of luck!

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*This is a sponsored post and is 100% my own opinion.

Local Notes: Roswell Provisions

July 29, 2013

Roswell Store Front
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IHOD feat. Roswell Provisions

 

Today I am kicking off the second type of style posts we will be featuring by highlighting local spots in the Atlanta area….

To start, one of the most noteworthy spots I have yet to visit …Roswell Provisions. Every single detail in this little French cafe is worthy of notice. The owner is originally from France and used this space as both a place to enjoy a strong cup of coffee or to shop a unique spread of meat, cheeses, and wine. Wooden tables and window benches, produce cart, and a pastry bar are just a few of the characteristics that bring this place so much charm.
The outdoor seating area provides the perfect people watching spot facing the quaint streets of downtown Roswell. Gabe and I visited this morning for a perfect morning on the cushioned seats to enjoy some uninterrupted conversation over a strong cup (and decaf cup) of the house roast.  I hope you get the chance to visit this place when you are in the area!

I hope this series can turn into a guide for locals and visitors alike to the Atlanta area! Have a great start to your week my friends~

*Outfit details: Linen Top: J. Crew // Denim: ON // Sandals: Shoemint c/o // Bag: H&M (similar)

For a Fraction: Pre-Fall Uniform

July 26, 2013

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Its been a while since I have done one of these but they are so fun to share. I picked a look that most people would love – comfortable, easy, and stylish. Not to mention these are all staples you can work endless ways in your closet and transition well from summer to fall. I have found some super steals that are pretty close to the featured pieces!

Get the look For a Fraction:

White blouse: Old Navy – $14 (clearance), Forever21 – $14 (sale)
Black Tote: Sole Society – $30, Sole Society $25 (super sale)
Distressed Denim: Forever21 – $28, Gap – $52 (on sale)
Striped Flats: Sole Society – $40 (with 20% off code), Net-A-Porter – $40 (70% 0ff!) Forever 21 – $17
Oversized Sunnies: Urban Outfitters – $10, Free people – $18 

Hope you enjoy:) Have a lovely weekend friends! I will be finding ways to get some sun while avoiding the humidity…is this possible? Probably not.

 

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