Friday, March 30, 2012

Colorful Wedges (Cheap!)

Happy Weekend guys!  I just wanted to pop in and show you these awesome wedges I just found at Target for only $29.99!  And they are super comfortable!  I needed some retail therapy after how bad I've been feeling lately- thankfully, I'm on the mend:)











 I can't believe EASTER is next weekend already!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

GIVEAWAY {Little Doodahs}

Today, Tracy and Carol, the wonderful moms behind the adorable shop Little Doodahs are giving away a $40 credit to their shop!  Little Doodahs sells apparel, toys, and accessories for kids from toddler age on up!





They were kind enough to send a care package to James and he sure enjoyed playing with their goodies over the weekend.





I love the fabric and detailed trim on this crayon holder.  James started coloring with the crayons right away.








But he REALLY loved the bunny pen/pencil holder.






He insisted that the bunny accompany him to lunch.




And check out the cute bracelet.  We spelled "FUN" with it, but you could personalize it with other words. 








G I V E A W A Y 


Little Doodahs is giving away a $40 credit to their shop to one lucky reader! 


They are also providing a 30% discount for orders with
Discount Code:  MEGAN30
The discount code expires on April 28, 2012.


To Enter


*Visit Little Doodahs site and leave a comment with you favorite item 
*Follow Little Doodahs on Twitter (leave an additional comment)
*Like Little Doodahs on Facebook (leave an additional comment) 
*Tweet, Facebook, or Blog about this giveaway (leave an additional comment)
*Followers/Subscribers of HWH get an additional entry (leave an additional comment)


The WINNER will be chosen via Random.org and announced on Saturday April 7, 2012.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Little Aqua Vase

As much as I love fresh flowers, it seems I'm always putting them in clear glass vases.  I don't know why it hadn't occurred to me to use a colored or more interesting vase before.   A while back, I was drawn to this little aqua vase from Crate & Barrel that I usually keep in my home office.  It has a small neck, perfect for just a couple of stems.





And I thought the aqua was pretty with some yellow flowers. 






And even my bathroom counter looks cheerier with the pop of color. 




So excited about all the possibilities- especially with what a quick coat of spray paint can do to transform my boring clear vases!  Maybe a weekend project?!


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Come back tomorrow for a great giveaway from Little Doodahs!  Here's a sneak peek:




Monday, March 26, 2012

Thank You HOUZZ!

Hi guys!  Sorry for being a little MIA last week- I've been sick, but starting to finally feel better- allergies might be getting the best of me lately.



On the bright side, I was pleasantly surprised to find an email from HOUZZ last week letting me know that Honey We're Home was a winner in the Design category for Best Of Remodeling.  I think my closet was the room that garnered the award.







To read more about how my closet was designed and organized, and to see more pictures, go HERE.


Thank you Houzz and the Houzz community!




Hope your week is off to a great start!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Summer Vacation



Maybe it's because our temperatures are rising and the sun is shining more and longer these days, but lately I'm craving a summer vacation.  A summer vacation where all I need is: a bikini, hat, sunglasses, cocktail, straw bag, and flip flops.


Sound good to you, too? 

Monday, March 19, 2012

The Good Croissants

This post could also have been called, "Impromptu Pajama Party" but it was really all about the croissants.  Croissants so good that Oprah herself declared them one of her Favorite Things in 2009.


These are the croissants that I finally ordered from Williams Sonoma, waited for about a week for them to arrive, then promptly ate the following Saturday morning.  






They arrive at your door, frozen, packed in dry ice, 15 large croissants in a box. You let them rise overnight, apply an egg wash, then bake for about 15 minutes.  




They come out looking like this.  And are seriously delicious, buttery, flakey, light addictive things. 




On Friday night, having pulled out the frozen croissants to rise, I quickly texted a couple neighbors to invite them over to help us enjoy.  Originally planning on a pajama party at 9:00 a.m., once James woke us up at 6:30, we moved the party up to 8:00 a.m.  A casual, relaxed breakfast at home on the weekend is one of my favorite things.  Even better when sleepy friends and little kids come over. 








Don't mind that little curly-haired cutie on the bench! 




Kids played.  I have a "thing" for kids in glasses.  And chubby kids. My heart just melts. 




13 croissants didn't stand a chance.  Then the grown-ups drank coffee and watched Pioneer Woman:)  Kids played until the living room looked like this. 




10:00 a.m. on Saturday. 


Hope y'all had a great weekend!   


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Tag

Today, I'm playing Blog Tag!  I was tagged by two fellow bloggers Amy (Eat. Sleep. Decorate)  & Carmel (Our Fifth House).  Read on to hear my responses to their questions and to see my questions for Shelli (A la Mode Maven).






GAME RULES:
You must post the rules.
Answer the 11 questions presented to you by your tagger.
Create 11 questions to ask the bloggers you plan to tag.
Tag the 11 people and link them in your post.
Let them know you've tagged them.

1. What is your favorite DIY project that you have accomplished?


One of my latest (and easiest) DIY projects was these little faux potted plants.  You can read about them here.






2. If you could have the skills of any designer or cook, who would it be?


One of my favorite designers is Nate Berkus.  Not only is he incredibly talented, but I can tell that he treats the people on his show so genuinely.







3. What is your favorite color scheme?


I'm still a "neutrals" girl at heart and love the look of an airy, white room.










4. One thing that we might not know about you is...


In my day job, I work as a lawyer.  

5. What do you miss most about being a child?


It was all so simple then:)  And maybe living in California- can't beat that weather.  

6. What does your ideal Friday Night look like? BE HONEST! 


Oh this one is easy, because we have the routine down pat!  Early dinner out with the family and sometimes another family will join us- usually Mexican food.  Come home, put James to bed, sit on the couch eating ice cream or drinking hot cocoa and catching up on Pinterest, blogs, and email. Rinse. Repeat. 

7. What is one beauty product you could never live without?


My eyelash curler.  And curling iron.  Okay, that's two. 

8. What is your favorite season and why?


Summer!  I love the long, sun-filled days.

9. If you could travel anywhere and money wasn't a factor, where would you go?


I've had a hankering lately to go somewhere beachy.  Hawaii comes to mind.




10. What is one design mess in your home?


Our media room.  It's still just being used as a storage space for unused furniture and things that need to go in the attic. 

11. One goal you have for your blog in 2012 is...


Respond to emails quicker and to comments more often.





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Our Fifth House


1. If you had a time machine, where or rather when would you go?


I want to go to a year from now.  Am I pregnant?? 



2. Diamonds or Pearls?


Diamonds.  I really need to post my wedding ring.  It is seriously gorgeous.  My favorite piece of jewelry ever!


3. What's your favorite movie? 


For fun- Sex & The City.  




4. When you were a kid, what was your favorite television show?


Who's the Boss?


5. Let's pretend you found $50 in your couch cushions, what would you run out and buy?


I'm looking for a mirror for my guest room, so I'd take that $50 bucks to Homegoods and hope it was my lucky day.


6. What is your favorite color?


White.


7. Why did you start your blog?


I had just quit my job and was a stay at home mom to my 4 month old son.  We also had just built a house and I was obsessed with the decorating process. 


8. What is your favorite home decor store?


Lately, Z Gallerie.  


9. Name one thing in your make-up bag you can not live without?


My Juicy Tubes lip gloss.  I probably apply it 20 times a day.


10. Do you watch Revenge?


What's that? :)


11. Will you still be my friend even though I made you suffer through this little game of tag? 


Of course!


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I saw that most of my friends were already tagged by Carmel, so I'm tagging Shelli (A La Mode Maven).


1.  What does your morning routine look like? i.e. Do you make your bed and/or drink coffee?? 
2.  Do you cook or eat out most of the time?
3.  What's your favorite food?
4.  Who's your celebrity crush?
5.  What's your favorite room in your house and why?
6.  What have you been wanting to change up in your house lately?
7.  Where do you score most of your decor finds?
8.  How much time do you spend on Pinterest- if any at all? 
9.  Have you met any bloggers in real life?  If so, who?
10.  What's your signature drink?
11.  What blog post are you most proud of? 


Make it a great day!