Style Files: What 2 Wear 2 a Spring Wedding

March 11, 2011

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We finished up the Spring Issue of Radiant Magazine which launched online this week! I enjoy designing every issue because it is loaded with incredible content and inspirational contributors…I am always learning something new. There is quite enough For instance, this issue features Bethany Hamilton (the movie Soul Surfer is based off of), Jennifer Miller on bioethics, Reality check on Happily Ever After, etc. etc. I feel blessed that part of my job is being able to do something positive for young women today. There is enough negative and depressing media out there to go around!

I focused the Style Watch spread this issue on Wedding Wear since wedding season has begun!

You can find some of these fun essentials here:

Modcloth, Ruche, Emersonmade, IHOD

What have you got on tap for the weekend? I am pretty stoked its Friday. WOO HOO! It will be a warm 65 degrees today which means you might see this preggo mama belly side up sun bathing on her porch;p

DIY: Hair + Spring Scarves

March 10, 2011

(via Hair Romance via Kendi Everyday)

So simple right? Inspiration for me to actually do my hair once in a while. The majority of the time its in a messy pony or bun. Scarves for spring is a very fun trend in hair right now that I am thankful for. It almost equals my love for headbands as a bad hair day quick fix;)

Btw, its Thursday, that means its okay for you to have a good cup o’ joe today to get you through till Friday:)

Take 3: Handmade Goods For You to Love

March 9, 2011

Allisa Jacobs

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Blog | Shop

Katheyl Jewelry

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Shop | Facebook

Spool No. 72

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Shop | Blog | Facebook

I am sure you can agree that these lovelies leave you itching for spring! These are a few favorite shops loaded with goodness for you to check out! ….We got snow today, but I am hopeful its the last spell. This girl needs some sunshine ASAP!

In case you missed the facebook announcement, I have put all the Little Miss items on Spring Clearance! Also, I am giving away one of the Spring Line items on Pretty Life Anonymous:) Check out these fabulous fashionistas.

For those who observe the 40 days of Lent, Happy Ash Wednedsay! My little boy looks might cute in his ashes cross;)

Closed My Favorite Things Giveaway Series Week 2 – Odyssa Travel Bag Giveaway!

March 8, 2011

The first time I saw this shop, it immediately became a new favorite thing:) This is what I will be giving as bridal shower gifts this year! Shoe bags, laundry bags, lingerie bags, etc….and the Odyssa shop even offers personalization of products! So, I knew I had to include these in the My Favorite Things Giveaway series:) Ready to win one for yourself for summer traveling??

Odyssa is offering YOUR CHOICE of shoe or lingerie bag!

TO ENTER (please make sure you are a follower or subscriber of IHOD):

1) Visit Odyssa and let us know your favorite Travel Luxury bag design.

Additional Entries (Leave separate comment for each):

2) Fan Odyssa Bags on Facebook

3) Follow Odyssa on Twitter

4) Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know which you did!

example tweet: Just entered the #giveaway @inhonorofdesign for a luxury bag from @shopodyssa! http://bit.ly/eJLqgB

*Giveaway is open to international readers and will end next Monday, the 14th!

And I love the part when I get to announce a winner:) The lucky girl who wins the Veggie Patch Clutch from Spool No. 72 is…..#137 – Monik! Will be contacting you to get your address!

Weekend Recap: Waking up the Soul

March 7, 2011

(Lovely Clusters via Leigh Ellexon)

I kind of felt like this image all weekend:) Getting away for some time with God has really left me feeling like a new person. My sister and I went together to a beautiful retreat house where we had all weekend to hear inspirational talks, reflect, write, read, walk, etc…. (and eat really good food!). All these things combined left me with so much inspiration to LOVE more, fear LESS, and live next to HIM. This quote really struck a chord with me ….

“Don’t waste your life waiting for great opportunities to love Christ. Love him now in all of the small, humble things so that you will be able to love him when those big opportunities arrive.”

In a nutshell, I felt like my soul was sleeping and now is woken up and ready to run!
Hope you all had a great weekend. Will be sharing a really fun party post soon!

Meet Jenny May: IHOD Modelista

March 4, 2011

(All accessories from the IHOD Spring ’11 Line)

Meet Jenny May. She is a California girl, who married her Swedish sweetheart. She writes screenplays, has an incredible voice, and oh yeah…. she is my good friend from Freshmen Year in college:) We used to drag ourselves to 8am Political Science class with Dr. Krason. I don’t know how we made it out with passing grades to be honest! Love this girl!… and so happy she agreed to model some IHOD accessories for me. A little more about Jenny….

Your current favorite color to work into your wardrobe: Red! red lips…red shoes…red dresses…I can’t get enough 🙂
5 words to describe you: spontaneous, passionate, outgoing, adventurous, caring
Where you go for daily inspiration?: I really enjoy reading The Daily Love on twitter. He writes inspirational quotes and sayings everyday that really motivate me in my life.

Find more of this lovely lady here:

The Swede Records | Twitter

I am heading out today to a 3 day spiritual retreat, where I get to do nothing but focus on prayer and peace. 30 women are gathering for inspirational talks, time to write and reflect, time for prayer, (and of course eating;) etc…..and ALL in complete silence! The last time I did one of these, it was life changing. How can it not be?! Silence is where God speaks. My hunk of a husband is going to hold down the fort and watch little G for me. I am looking forward to UNPLUGGING from the world and using the time to re-focus.

Hope you each enjoy this March weekend:)

DIY Feature: Braided Bolt Bracelet

March 3, 2011

(found via pinterest)

Talk about being resourceful! I absolutely love the look of this bracelet, and hey! It cost pennies! And what a fun gift to give in a set of different colors!

I think I will be digging in my husband’s tool box….

Oh and hey! Look over to the right in the sidebar:) Since I am less than 6 weeks away from baby’s arrival I thought it would be fun to add a poll. Can you guess what I will be having? If you need to see a belly pic, just refer to this post:D Keeping this secret is tough!