September 12, 2018

How We Got the Utility Company to Pay for Tree Service

September 12, 2018/ Ashley

Landscaping is expensive. Like rly expensive. People always told me so, and I never believed them. Once I got wind of how much a full landscape project cost, I aimed to find all the ways to save funds, so this is the first of many upcoming blog posts sharing how we saved thousands of dollars fixing up the exterior of our home. Stay tuned for more coming, and click through to read this one about how I got the utility company to pay for pruning - a savings of thousands of dollars!

September 02, 2018

Labor Day Sales 2018!

September 02, 2018/ Ashley

I've collected bunches of Labor Day sales and coupon codes so you don't have to! Enjoy this roundup of retailers that are basically giving things away.

August 31, 2018

Weekly Roundup

August 31, 2018/ Ashley

A collection of the things inspiring me this past week.

August 27, 2018

The (Lack Of) Curb Appeal When We Moved In and the Plans to Improve It

August 27, 2018/ Ashley

Our house needed a lot of work to update the curb appeal. This is the first post in a series of big improvements and minor fixes to get our bungalow looking its best.

August 17, 2018

Weekly Roundup

August 17, 2018/ Ashley

The things I’m digging this week: A kitchen remodel, my blog award nomination, bathroom plans that look like my house but aren’t, the most heartwarming and heartbreaking Instagram account, a coffee recipe, and the show I’m watching right now.

August 15, 2018

How I Fill Up My Rain Barrel During a Drought with Recycled A/C Water

August 15, 2018/ Ashley

I love finding creative ways to recycle and I especially like using waste byproducts. When I learned that I could tap into my air conditioner to gain recycled water it was an easy and cheap no-brainer for free water that we use in the garden. Here’s how!

August 10, 2018

Weekly Roundup

August 10, 2018/ Ashley

A super cute playhouse DIY, beds in front of windows, a beautiful fence DIY, a unique way to dry laundry, the movie Eighth Grade, films I fell in love with this week, a new take on hardwood floor refinishing, cable management hacks, and great yard sale tips.

August 08, 2018

How to Hide Cords, Plus All My Tricks for Cable Management

August 08, 2018/ Ashley

We're techy people but don't like the sight of power cables or lamps cords in the house. Each room has a cable management trick unique for the application, and they're so simple that anyone can do them. Some have said that this post has made their dreams come true and saved their marriage - just sayin’!

August 06, 2018

12 Beds To Put In Front of a Window

August 06, 2018/ Ashley

Lots of folks are afraid to put a bed in front of a window and I'll admit that I often don't like it. But that's because some beds are just not great in that application. However! I'm here to tell you that the right bed can make furniture in front of a window not just tolerable but really beautiful.

August 03, 2018

Weekly Roundup

August 03, 2018/ Ashley

What I’ve been reading, admiring, wearing, watching and eating this week including the best movie of the year, a look at NYC public housing, an old/new renovation, a tour of Antoni’s apartment, a favorite recipe, an organic meal delivery, my monthly playlist, and more!

July 31, 2018

The Artwork That I Almost Chose for the Master Bedroom

July 31, 2018/ Ashley

I love art and I adore having it throughout our home. Since I get a rush admiring wall decor, I want to revisit the pieces I selected for my master bedroom makeover and also share a few that I aaaaalmost hung up. Anyone on the hunt for moody, minimal, unique, quirky, simple, beautiful, or however-you-interpret-it artwork? I got it.

July 23, 2018

My Review of the Dyson V8 and Roomba Vacuums + My Cleaning Tricks

July 23, 2018/ Ashley

If you follow along on Instagram, you know I debated getting the Dyson V8 during Amazon's Prime Day last week. I asked for feedback and hundreds of followers said how much they looooove theirs! Well, you all are very persuasive, so I got it while on sale! As a true Monica Geller and fan of new cleaning products, I've been vacuuming all weekend. Because it comes at a big price tag (currently $419 on Amazon), many folks are asking me if it's worth the money, so here are my thoughts after many hours of using it. Plus, I’ll get into my love for the Roomba!

Where I’ve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I don’t need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, what’s killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.

Colorful Primary Bathroom Addition Reveal

If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you don’t, well, maybe scroll through and you’ll be converted? Or not? Either way, here’s the reveal of a bathroom addition that’s finally here - after a whole three years of construction.

Margot's Second Backyard Birthday Party

My baby is two! Time’s flying… we wish we could slow down these years… I can’t believe she’s two… and all those other cliché things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.

What I’m binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.

Reveal of My Craftsman Bungalow Repaint!

I have such love for my historic house, but I’ve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.

A Year of Backyard Growth

The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots o’ photos.