Style File: The Red side of Coral

May 25, 2012

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This will always be a favorite shade of summer:)

I wouldn’t mind wearing a giant tulle skirt by Christian Siriano in this color either.

Happy long weekend to you! I hope you get time with friends and family!

I will be back tomorrow with an all new Real Chat post!

Hope to chat with you then:)

P.S. June starts next week?! If you would like to consider an ad spot and/or feature on IHOD, please email me for the sponsor package! All new ads will go up on June 1st!

Take 3: Paris vs. New York, One Little Bird, Andrea Nguyen

May 23, 2012

1} I think I could frame the whole lot of Paris vs. New York postcards via Antropologie.

2} Combining artistry and cooking! Recipe prints by One Little Bird.

3} My favorite pixar movies are by far the above. View the adorable full set of pixar movie prints on Society 6, designed by Andrea Nguyen.

Privet House for Target Collection

May 22, 2012

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I saw the first pieces in Lonny Mag and knew I must see the rest. The printed look, the modern and classic typeface, and the fresh and rustic textiles runs through each piece. I picked up a few of these for wedding gifts. View the full collection at Target. (Some pieces are online exclusives.)

Have any favorites?

The True Beauty Files: Sorbet Mix + Dressing Up Your Tees

May 21, 2012

{Tee: J.Crew, Denim: ON, Scarf: Deloom, Necklace: c/o Twillypop, Shades: H&M, Watch: DIY, Bracelet: made, Sandals: Nine West}

Style Word: Dress up an every day tee with a scarf or necklace and some heels. An easy and effortless look which is comfortable to boot;)

Well, despite my heavy work load, I did in fact manage to sun soak over the weekend;)

How about you? Hope your weekend was splendid!

P.S….if you really want to throw someone off, pronounce the word sorbet with a heavy t (Soar-beT). Sometimes its just fun to mess with words and get reactions;)

The True Beauty Files:

A lookbook for the modern modeste.

“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

Type meets Image: Sun soakers

May 18, 2012

(original image source unknown: first pinned by Nicci)

This is what I am dying to do this weekend. I arrived to Friday with my head spinning. Nothing a little sunshine can’t fix;) Wishing you all some good weather and a fun weekend ahead!

DIY: Color Stretch Watchbands

May 17, 2012

This brilliant DIY was submitted by my lovely sister Jana. She found a gold watch with interchangeable bands at Aldo, but wasn’t crazy about the bands. So here is what we came up with..

I have loved seeing all these fun elastic wrist bands being sold everywhere, so why not work them into watch bands? You can also do this with any trim you choose. I used one of my favorite braided trim headbands that had gotten stretched out, and turned it into the wristband below.

Supplies:

Elastics or trims (like here or here)

Gold Watch Face (found mine at Aldo)

Gold chain links

Lobster Clasps

Hot glue gun or liquid stitch

Instructions:

1. Measure out your elastic to wrap around your wrist 2-3times + 1/2 inch to fold over on ends.

2. Wrap the ends around the chain links and glue. Hand stitch to secure for long term.

3. Add lobster clasp and loop the band through the watch face.

I now have several watchbands to match the mood of the week;)

Kind of want to get these polka dot bands. Or maybe even lace elastic.

P.S. So sorry for being a terrible blog friend lately. My inbox needs a manager;) Just trying to get through the next week! And btw, Don’t gorget to check out the amazing 2000 FB fans giveaway!

Double Dose of Layout Faves: Lonny + Rue

May 16, 2012

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Oh just a few favorites spreads from a few favorite online magazines.

If you haven’t had the chance to view, see the full issues:

Lonny’s May Issue here.

Check out RUE May Issue here.

I am in the middle of designing some brand pieces for clients, so viewing these issues was such a nice break and inspiration uplift for my creative heart. Hope you enjoy!

P.S. Our lucky giveaway winners from the deloom.com shopping spree are #640 Annie and #1605 Stephanie Nelson! Thanks to all who entered!