Dreamy interior walls, un-mixed paint, wall murals, old house inspo, a drawing I identify with, DIY pants and non-DIY pants, a pretty way to memorialize vows, my vacuum is on sale, a new collage artist, and my feelings on art in the home.
Read MoreLandscaping 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!
Read MoreI'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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWe'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’!
Read MoreLots 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.
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWhere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We overhauled our backyard it’s my new favorite “room” at our house. Here’s what it cost to completely transform the space.
Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snail’s pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.
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