A date with my daughter.

August 10, 2016

Me: Denim, tank top, Field Jacket (another similar option), Tie-up flats, Necklace
Veronica: Denim, Top, Jacket, Flats

With the summer wrapping up, and my little ones going back to school this week, things have been spinning around here! I have realized that since it’s so easy to get caught up in juggling our family routines, we need to make more of a conscious effort to have some one on one time with each of our kids when we get an opportunity. Over the weekend Gabe and I got to have some time with just little miss Veronica. We were not short on entertainment. We laughed so hard over how much the girl can chat! She told us every thought that ran through her head and we got to listen, uninterrupted, throughout dinner and an adventure around the city. She sang, skipped, and asked many questions as she has quite a spunky spirit.

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Sunday Suppers

August 8, 2016

Now that we have had some of my family move back to Atlanta, we take every advantage of Sunday Suppers or brunch together. It’s a chance for us to stay connected no matter how different our schedules are. We celebrated my brother’s birthday this weekend and for dinner, I took advantage of our overflowing vegetable garden. Here is an easy way to feed 10 people…

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Organization for the Home + Business Life

August 4, 2016

(Home Office)

I have addressed the topic of balance multiple times here on IHOD, and think it is something that is ever evolving for me! If you want to go even deeper on some of the points we address today there is a post I wrote about Time Management Hacks. I receive the most questions on this topic but feel limited in my ability to offer advice as my situation may be very different from the next person’s. I thought I would have my communication manager Megan weigh in with me today because she is super skilled on organization. In fact, she wouldn’t mind being a professional organizer for a living! Here are a few questions we have answered on organization for the home + business in hopes of helping those of you who are juggling both right now.
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Fringe + Frill and all that Jazz

August 3, 2016

I’ll be honest, I usually root for an endless summer, but considering the additional bun in the oven I am toting around, these 90+ temps are taking a toll on me. I actually couldn’t be more anxious for fall. Don’t worry, you won’t get a mention of the “p” word here (starts with a p, ends with spiced latte), because I also don’t understand the pumpkins that are trying to make their way to the front of every grocery store I’ve walked through. I do believe in giving seasons their due! Okay, moving along…

Fringe Shorts // Frill edged blouse // Support Tank // Backpack // Sunnies // Sandals (similar)

Here’s a look I wore out for a day date with Gabe, which by the way, is such a good time to get out for a date. Maybe because we aren’t fried and can think straight and have decent conversations? Also might have to do with the fact brunch and coffee feels so novel these days! Below are a few budget friendly finds from the last few days of the Nordstrom sale that work for end of summer and through fall:

P.S. Tomorrow I have a guest writing with me about trying to balance work and home life. I look forward to sharing!

Bloglovin’ Awards Nomination (gasp!)

August 2, 2016

I received an email this morning that In Honor of Design was nominated for “Best Home Decor” for the 2016 Bloglovin’ Awards. Honestly, I was shocked considering the other rockstar nominees (some of them friends of mine!), and I don’t consider myself an expert in interior design. So honored, and very thankful! I doubt I’ll be making it to NYC for the Awards Ceremony with a baby belly ready to pop, but thought I’d at least announce the nomination, and show you all where you can vote for IHOD:) You can vote once a day, but honestly you taking the time to vote once is more than I can ask! I so appreciate the support. Still feel like I am holding on to my helmet along for the joy ride!

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P.S. Fun fact: this photo they used for the nomination page was taken by Chelsey Heidorn of a home office I put together with not even bothering to hide the overflowing bucket of children’s books to my right;)

As I send you off to school

August 1, 2016

Sending our children off to school. Something we all experience in different ways across the globe, and what I would call an unspoken solidarity in parenthood!

I’ve tried to write this post a few times, and would get choked up within the first few sentences. Don’t worry, after a very long week with my four energizer bunnies, I don’t think I will be getting choked up about back to school week any longer. I think I may in fact welcome the normal routine and regular schedule with open and enthusiastic arms! However, it doesn’t change the same hesitations, worries, and anxious thoughts that are trying so hard to fight their way to the front of my mind as I send my children off to school. VIEW FULL POST

Backyard Movie Night

July 29, 2016

We never thought we’d have so much space in our backyard, so we have been making the most of it this summer. Last night we set up an outdoor cinema since the only escape from the heat is after the sun goes down! Being in sore need of a date with all of our babysitters in town we decided to haul living room and patio pieces to set up a backyard movie night. VIEW FULL POST