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!
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!
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~
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!
I eat up any good recommendations for baby items and good quality finds, so I thought it would be fun to share some of Max and I’s favorite things from some favorite artists:
Twiddle and Tweet Onesies – I about fell outta my chair when I stumbled on this shop. The coolest slogans screen printed on organic onesies. Little Hip Squeaks Leggings and Sleep Caps – Super comfortable fit with irresistible prints! Monirose Sunhat – Reversible hat that fits Max perfectly and allows us to take him outside with full face protection. (She makes these on request.) Mom n Mia Teether We aren’t using this as a teether yet but Max loves to have something to hold on to. Can’t get over how brilliant these are! Wren & Rumor Burp Cloth and Blanket – The softest materials with a fun modern print! Mosie Posies Birth Announcement – A fun way to remember all those important facts (that I am having a harder time remembering for each child now;)). Can’t wait to frame this.
Have any favorite shops for little ones? Please share!
I have had some requests to do more interior space photos/ DIY’s so I thought it would be fun to incorporate some posts that show my finds through antiquing and thrifting and what I do with the pieces:)
Over the weekend my sister, cousin, and I went to a local antique market to hunt for treasure. I found some great pieces this time around but its not always so successful.
Here are a few tips I have learned along the way when it comes to shopping at an antique market:
You have to be willing to try a few places and wait for just the right price. If you don’t have a general idea of how much things should cost going in, you may easily get ripped off.
Go towards the end of the weekend if its a pop up sale. For instance, on Sunday evenings of this once a month show, vendors want to sell as much items as they can before they pack up and leave so they are willing to barter prices with you. This does not apply in permanent antique shops of course.
Walk the whole market before deciding what to buy. You will see similar and even the same items from different vendors and their prices will vary among each. You will have the upper hand by knowing what each are going for.
Ask questions. It doesn’t hurt to ask where it is from, how old the item is, what the materials are made of,etc. Last weekend I purchased a giant map and frame which I found out was not an antique – just a print from pottery barn. However, I knew those prints usually go for over $100 for the print alone and the vendor sold it to me for $35!
I came out this weekend with two end tables, the map and frame print, vintage children’s books, and the “coats” hook. I will share what I do with these pieces soon!
If you have antiquing tips, leave them in the comment section below!
Instead of the usual outfit posts here on IHOD, we have come up with a few new ideas that will blend both style and photography, and style and location.
This is the first installment for Style meets Place (feel free to suggest a better title;)). Its the idea of wearing something that reflects the atmosphere you are in. While scoping out an abandoned spot near us we happened on this cool guy. An old punch bug with plenty of character that was the blue hue we wanted to focus on.
I have a good dose of motivation back now…after losing the creative drive, it just took the challenge and encouragement from a few of you readers to push the ideas further and come up with something new. Can’t wait to share these new series and some of the spots we will be exploring around our city. Stay tuned and keep those ideas coming! You bring out the best of this blog:)
Hope you all are blessed with a good week!
