Studio Tour: Inside the office of Marissa Helms

September 15, 2011

“I love hearing other people’s inspirations, loves and passions.” — Marissa Webb

I would love to shadow her for a day to learn from her and her creative process. Her and her team must be brilliant! (The J. Crew Design team is pictured above.) Their space must provide a good deal of inspiration. Wouldn’t it be fun to take a real life tour?

You can read more of the Q & A here.

I was visiting some fabulous ladies this week!

I am sharing my favorite items in my make up bag on The Vault Files.

Also showing my favorite ways to package gifts at Anastasia Marie Cards.

Come and visit if you would like!

Lookbook: Leopard Hints + Ombre Highlights Results

September 14, 2011

Dress: Old Navy, Necklaces: BMB, IHOD, Earrings: H&M, Belt: H&M, Flats: F21(similar), Tote Bag: Mimi Boutique

So I went through with it. I got the ombre highlights last weekend (thanks to groupon for an awesome deal to a snazzy salon), and my hair met dye for the first time ever:) I am so glad I did too. LOVE how natural it turned out, and how I won’t have to keep up with it too much. I kind of wish she wouldn’t have gone so easy on me though. I could have gone for a more drastic look. I tend to be too passive in the hair salon chair, and should have spoke up sooner. Funny story….the stylist suggested maybe purple highlights over these next time. Sorry hun- not happening!

Also I caved, and bought THE boots.

With good reason though:) My awesome friend Laura saw me post about them here, and pointed out that Famous Footwear was having a Buy one get one half off + 20% off sale. So she had this great idea to both get a pair for a super steal. I am pretty sure these will be worn every day of fall…so they are justified:)

Shop Feature + Giveaway: Maple Boutique

September 13, 2011

Beautiful pieces, huh? I was thrilled when Amy emailed me. She is a mama/ entrepreneur who started, Maple Boutique in the Southern California Mountains three years ago. She just launched the online site where some of the fantastic pieces can be purchased! Today, we are launching a giveaway of one of my personal faves from her shop, this Nude and Black Printed Dress by Lush.

Wouldn’t this be such a fun piece to layer for fall??

I love just about every piece in her shop!

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

1. Visit Maple Boutique and let us know which piece strikes your fancy:)

Additional Entry Options (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Tweet or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know you did!

example tweet: Just entered the giveaway @inhonorofdesign to win a Printed Dress from Maple Boutique! http://bit.ly/nrrqy7

3. Become a fan of Maple Boutique on Facebook

4. Sign up for the Maple Boutique Newsletter for fun shop news.

Giveaway ends next Monday night and will be announced Tuesday! Good luck!

Veronica Rose: 5 months.

September 12, 2011

This is Veronica Rose at 5 months old! She found her thumb in the first photo:)

She is miss roly poly lately. She learned to roll over this month onto her stomach and look around like a little turtle. My husband discovered her giggle, by putting her feet up to his scruff. It was the sweetest sound to our ears.

Her beautiful handmade headband is from the fabulous Ilene’s shop, Much Love Illy. Its Veronica’s new favorite:)

and of course, these are the men in our life that make every day an adventure….

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Style Files: Bold Colors Continued

September 9, 2011

(via alihenry, anthropologie)

I’m still crushing on bold colors for Fall!

Okay so true fact: I have never dyed or highlighted my hair. I just never felt the need to…..until I saw ombre highlights. I was sold. Well, guess what? Tomorrow my hair will undergo some minor doctoring.

Maybe I can hope it will turn out something like this??….

(via sincerelyjules)

Is that too much to hope for?? I am just so low maintenance when it comes to my hair, and this seemed like a great solution.Wish me luck! Happy September weekend friends!

P.S. Still need your vote here! Thanks to you I am holding on to the top 20! Thank you so much for your support!

DIY: Stenciled Floor + Stenciled Rug

September 8, 2011

Since we are renting our home, stenciling the floor is not an option:/ But I had to share this cool idea for any homeowners who are looking for way to spruce up a room!…especially if your hardwood floors are beat up!

(designvagabond on flickr via pinterest)

(Missmustardseed via pinterest)

I want to add a splash of yellow in Veronica’s room so I also loved this idea of a stenciled jute rug! Jute rugs are more affordable so its a good alternative for tight budgets.

By the way, you know who is awesome with interior finds? Michelle. And I am lucky enough to meet up with her tonight. We are heading to the local Fashion Night Out:) Will share pics soon. I kind of wish they had a live Rachel Zoe Project show today. Would love to watch that craziness! 😉

Lookbook: Transition from Summer to Fall

September 7, 2011

Striped Tissue Tee: Loft, Cargo Tunic: c/o Ruche, White Jeans: Polo, Sandals: Dress Up Boutique, Necklaces: BMB, Earrings: BMB

I had to give my white jeans a last hoorah over Labor Day Weekend:)

We got a blast of cooler weather with the rain, and I loved being able to open up the house. Are fall scented candles have been running all day long for the past few days! My husband likes to claim we are getting close to Christmas…….yeah he is quite the Christmas fanatic. I kindly brought him back down to earth and reminded him we have all of Fall to enjoy first;)

P.S. My accessories (which I am crazy about!) were made by my friend Brianne. She has some pretty awesome accessories you can check out through her fan page. She just started to do this business full time, so go show her some love! Her prices are ridiculously great too!