Style Files: Old Hollywood Glamour

October 28, 2011

Getting in the mood for the Old – Young Hollywood Party tomorrow, so I am sharing some favorite Old Hollywood leading ladies:)

Grace Kelley, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Doris Day, Katharine Hepburn

And some modern day pieces with an Old Hollywood Feel….

1.Lady Necklace – Banana Republic, 2. Bonsoir Samira Clutch – Kate Spade NY, 3. Red Glamour – Sephora, 4. Chance Eau de Parfume – Chanel, 5. Vintage Velvet Bow Gloves – ASOS 6. Crystal & Pearl Drop earrings – Max and Chloe, 7. Soiree Bracelets – Stella&Dot

Costume hint: One of those fabulous ladies above played a character I am dressing up as tomorrow;)

Wishing you all a fantastic October weekend!

P.S. Next week is the deadline for ad sign ups for the Holiday Gift Guide! Rates start at 25$ for a quarter page. Download the info here. And email me with any questions!

DIY: Glitter up your Candles!

October 27, 2011

As you know, I like to glitz-ify things. Such as the pumpkin;) I am getting things together for our Old-Young Hollywood Halloween Party this weekend. Everything is Black and Gold, so I made these for part of the Table Decor…

Supplies:

Round candles (I got mine in Vanilla scented four pack for 2$ at Hobby Lobby)

Glitter Glue

Paint Brush

Steps:

Its as easy as it looks!

Apply 3-4 coats of glitter glue around the surface of the candle. Letting each layer dry before applying a new one. It helps to blot the glitter glue around vs stroking it.

(Supplies and one coat of glitter glue)

(Two coats of glitter glue)

(3 coats of glitter glue)

I am sure you can apply this to any size candle, and any color glitter glue!

I knew I could use these throughout the Holiday Season so it was worth the ten minutes it took! 🙂

Also, I am guest posting over at Six Twelve Place sharing little things I am loving, What’s inspiring me, and what I did to live fearlessly! Head on over and check out Lesley’s lovely blog!

Take 3: Flannel

October 26, 2011

(The Estate of Things via pinterest)

(Atlantic- Pacific)

(greenlikebathwater via pinterest)

Just continuing my love for flannel over here;)

Happy Wednesday!

P.S. My husband and I FINALLY decided what to be for Halloween. I have three days to pull costumes together. Wish me luck!

Closed Giveaway: Rockey Paper Design

October 25, 2011

The lovely Megan of Rockey Paper sent over some personalized items a few weeks ago. I have never had a personalized travel mug, and let me tell ya, it has made me look for excuses to use it on a daily basis. I am crazy about all her fun pattern and color choices throughout her products. Rockey Paper Design not only has personalized travel mugs, but personalized pens, note cards, and whole range of beautiful stationary…

I am so happy to introduce you to Rockey Paper Designs,

and offer a lucky reader a personalized gift package which includes:

Personalized travel mug

Personalized Pen

Personalized Note cards

Personalized Note sheets

(in your design of choice of course!)

To Enter (must be an IHOD subscriber or follower via gfc/bloglovin’):

1. Visit Rockey Paper Design and let us know which items or patterns strike your fancy.

Additional Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Like Rockey Paper on Facebook

3. Tweet or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know you did!
example tweet: Just entered the #giveaway over @inhonorofdesign for a personalized gift set from Rockey Paper Design! http://bit.ly/v798pg

Please leave a valid profile or email address! Winner will be chosen next Monday night!

Also, we have a winner from the Connected Giveaway!! #99 – Lauren! Will be emailing you shortly! Thank you to each of you who entered!

Lookbook: Cobalt

October 24, 2011

I gave my new boots a break, and actually wore heels to church this week. Yep, its a rarity. Cobalt is my favorite shade of blue. Maybe because its bright and bold;)

(Jacket: Francescas, Long sleeved Tee: J Crew(similar), Skirt: Francescas, Tights: F21, Grey Booties: Target (last season), Necklace: c/o BMB, Bracelet: Stella Dot, IHOD, Nail color: Butter London-All Hail the Queen)

We finally made it to the pumpkin patch over the weekend, and had a carving extravaganza, where we roasted the seeds and all! I am greedily hoarding these last days of October….my favorite month of the year. How did you spend your October weekend?

**Last day to enter the Connected Giveaway!

Style Files: J Crew Fall 2011

October 21, 2011

The coral orange, the cobalt blue, the stripes, the colored pumps….whats not to love?

Although I wouldn’t mind seeing J Crew clothes on models that have a few more pounds on them, no? And FYI, the “I just rolled out of bed” hair look is in I guess….

Fun Links for your Weekend:

The coolest birthday invitations with all the info on a balloon?! Brilliance.

Nutella Hot chocolate is on my agenda for the weekend;)

I love this tribute to Rita Hayworth. True Old Hollywood Glamour.

Stitched and Adorned got some new lovely items in! So if you didn’t win the giveaway you can head over and take 10% off the already affordable prices with code “IHOD10”

And P.S. don’t forget to enter the current fab giveaway🙂

Happy weekend!!

Veronica Rose: 6 months

October 19, 2011

She is proud of her age I guess;)

And also proud of her new trick!

(adorable headband from Much Love, Illy)

Veronica found her feet this month and loves to roll around while holding both!

She also discovered the art of bubble blowing. Lately, she had her eyes on daddy, and if she looks at him a certain way, she knows he will come pick her up and hold her. Trouble. Gabe and I wish she would stay this sweet forever…