Giveaway: $100 Shop Credit to September Wren

April 24, 2012

I know.

Her photos are like a summer daydream.

I honestly cannot pick a favorite.

Lucky that if you win, you won’t have to either!

One lucky IHOD reader will win $100 shop credit to September Wren!

I am totally jealous of you;)

To Enter (must be a follower or subscriber of IHOD):

1) Pin one of your favorite September Wren images to pinterest and let us know you did!

Additional Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2) Add September Wren shop to favorites on Etsy

3) Tweet or Facebook about the giveaway

example tweet: Just entered the #giveaway over @inhonorofdesign for a chance to win $100 Shop credit to @septemberwren! http://inhonorofdesign.blogspot.com

If you do not have a blogger profile, please leave a valid email address. Open to International Readers. Giveaway ends next Monday night! Best of luck!

P.S. The winner of the Macaroy Kangaroo Giveaway was #22…MrsKinne!! Will be in touch!

True Beauty Files: Olive, White, and a Touch of Bright

April 23, 2012

{Top: c/o Ruche, Jeans: RL (similar here or here), Sweater tank: H&M, Necklace: c/o Across the Pond, Earrings: Stitched + Adorned (10% off sitewide with code IHOD10), Sandals: Dress Up Boutique (similar), Tote & Belt: H&M}

So I totally dropped the ball with Saturday’s Real Chat post. Reason? Plum forgot to post it. I had a great one ready to go too! I have to get into the habit of posting on Saturdays, and I apologize for the miscommunication! Promise I won’t forget this week!

Highlights of the busy weekend:

Date night that included real good southern food. Skee ball and arcade games followed (we thrive off competition).

Witnessing a friend’s beautiful baby be baptized and celebrating with good friends.

Veronica took her first steps (I think she knows she turned one)!

Antique market hunting. One of my finds here.

Sunday night grilling. Just the four of us.

How was your weekend?

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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

Style File: Retro Summer Finds for under $45

April 20, 2012

Photo / Top 1 / Top 2 / Sunglasses 1 / Sunglasses 2 / Shorts / Tote / Sandals

Sometimes I swear I was supposed to be born in the Fifties. I just identify with the style culture, and way of life:) Don’t you just want to jump in that photo and enjoy a summer day?

Fun links for the weekend:

A free set of arrow brushes (as used above) by the talented Ez.

Styled. Issue Six is a fresh take on Spring.

Can’t get over how cute the Mini Rodini line for Poppy’s Closet is.

This chevron dress from Stitched + Adorned. (!)

Domino has returned to newstands. Must find!

Love the EveryGirls’s 10 Entree Salads for under $50

In Case You Missed It:

Three Ways to Style Mint

Veronica’s 12 mo. photos + giveaway

Birthday Celebration Details

3 Party DIY’s

Leather Fringe Tiered Necklace DIY

Check back tomorrow’s for an all new Real Talk over Coffee post!

Happy weekend!

DIY: Leather Fringe Tiered Necklace

April 19, 2012

Here is very easy level DIY that is a perfect summer accessory to go along with your tees or dresses:)

These would also go well with the leather bolted bracelets DIY!

Supplies:

Leather swatch samples

(got mine from my MIL’s old sample collection-she is an interior designer)

Chain

Jump rings

Lobster Clasps

(find these in at a craft store or etsy!)

Instructions:

1) On one side of your leather piece, pre-draw your angled shape.

Leave enough room on the top to fold over the chain later.

2) Cut out your shape and continue to cut slits along the diagonal sides of your shape (about 1/8 in.) at different lengths.

3. Measure out your chain and attach the jumprings and lobster clasp with a pliers.

4. Turn your piece over, and add liquid stitch (my best friend) along the top edge and fold over the chain at the bottom middle section. Let dry.

You can make your chains different lengths for a tiered necklace look! If you can get your leather swatches from an interior design friend, than the total cost is only the cost of your chain and attachments. Have fun:)

1st and 3rd Birthday Celebration Details

April 18, 2012

Since this was a party with lots of little ones and double the amount of adults, I focused on having a relaxed and open setting with good food, drinks, and activities on hand:) I wrapped both the food table and kids table with kraft paper (you can buy it by the roll). The kids could use their space to color and it also makes for an easy clean up! Since it was a party for Gabriel AND Veronica, I used Navy, Lime, and Bright Pink as the color theme. I had such a hard time finding these colors in stores (especially navy) so I was thrilled when these shops came through for me! ….

Plates, Napkins, Cutlery, Balloons, Striped Straws via PlatesandNapkins.com (the only place I could find these colors!)

Cupcake liners and toppers kit via The Papered Nest

Tissue Pom Kit via Pom Love

We were blessed to celebrate with many good friends, and hopefully captured some memories for our children:) I will post three party DIY’s tomorrow so stay tuned!

P.S. The winner of the GCOCH giveaway was #3….Danielle! Please contact me for info! Thanks to everyone who entered! Look forward to seeing you on the site:)

Veronica Rose: 1 Year

April 17, 2012

We celebrated Veronica Rose’s 1st Birthday over the weekend, and when your baby turns one, the whole year flashes before you. You can never turn back time, and the most you can do is try your best to soak up the fleeting moments…

We thought she might get a head of hair for her first birthday….maybe for her 2nd birthday;)

Gabe and I can’t get over how much love Gabriel and Veronica have for each other. One of our favorite aspects of seeing them grow together…

She has got the words mama, dada, and apple down. The world of vocabulary awaits her.

Can’t get enough of this plum cheek’s smile, and I sure hope and pray that her sweet disposition lasts through this next year:)

So bittersweet to see them grow up.
We love you so dearly Veronica Rose!

True Beauty Files: Styling Mint 3 ways

April 16, 2012

I have a fun mix up for today’s lookbook post:) I teamed up with Kristen and Carly to bring you three different ways to style Mint this season…

I thought it would be fun to pair seafoam and mint since they compliment each other so well – a great monochromatic look. I added a punch of orange to complete the look, because as you can see in Friday’s post, I love the pairing of mint and tangerine;)

{Top: HM, Tank: F21, Pants: LOFT (similar here or here), Tote: HM, Shoes: HM (similar), Necklace, HM, Bracelets: DIY, made by me, Sunglasses: UO}

Every season there are a few colors that I gravitate towards and one of them for Spring 2012 is most definitely “Mint”! I personally think it looks sensational and unexpected when paired with black but also adore it paired with a soft palette of cream, khaki or white. When a piece/color can be that versatile, it is a win win in my fashion book! Hope this inspires you to find something “mint” for your Spring wardrobe. Happy Shopping!

I know the color of the year is Tangerine Tango and as much as I love it, I’ve been even more obsessed with a certain pastel hue. I’ve been on the hunt for mint pieces to add to my wardrobe for weeks and weeks. Unfortunately, a rather BIG baby bump prevented me from indulging in my mint obsession, until I came across this gorgeous statement necklace. It pops against my plain black maxi and I can see it working with more neutral hues, as well as prints. Score!

Be sure to check out Thirty Something Fashion and BonBon Rose Girls to see their full post!

(Both these mamas have babies on the way and are beautiful, aren’t they??)