I posed an open-ended “ask me anything!” questionnaire on Instagram last week and got oodles of questions. So, I’m here to answer them for you. Every. Single. One. I’m hoping this gives you more insight into who I am, more about the house, and my tricks of the trade. Enjoy!
Read MoreWith oodles of new followers (thanks to Emily Henderson!) I’m getting oodles of questions about the products in my home. Here’s a post for you to skim everything I own, then click through to add it to your home collection too. Enjoy!
Read MoreThe highlight of my week, kitchen and bathroom trend predictions, a helpful book I’m digging, a PSA, a minimal kitchen and a moody one, plastic-free toilet paper, news from everyone’s favorite design blog, a new perspective on Marie Kondo decluttering, and more!
Read MoreMy house was featured on Emily Henderson’s blog! Eeeeek!
Read MoreA weekly recap including a custom-framed heirloom, a foster dog, a bathroom, my motto, Marie Kondo show, holiday storage, my playlist, and more!
Read MoreThroughout 2018, hundreds of thousands of people have read my blog posts. (first off, thanks for reading and being here!) After all that perusing, I looked back to see which posts were read the most and I identified the most popular ones that were enjoyed in 2018.
Read MoreHappy 2019!! This past year FLEW by. I definitely didn’t accomplish all the things I hoped to, but it was definitely year of great experiences and change. Let’s take a look back at 2018 and see what’s comin’ in 2019.
Read MoreLooking for organizations to support this year or into 2019? There are so many causes needing financial help, so I’ve rounded up my favorite non-profits that would appreciate your support. I hope this list of charities encourages you to donate this giving season, or at least introduces you to new organizations. If you can’t afford to donate cash, maybe a new year’s resolution is to volunteer more?
Read MoreA recap of: My time in Seattle with a favorite blogger, a teaser for whats to come on my YouTube channel, an enviable holiday mantel, a minimal kitchen course I’m looking forward to, the Still We Rise auction, a dreamy kitchen, and a recap of my gift guides.
Read MoreI tend not to entertain as much as I’d like to - I prefer to sit at home by myself in my PJs, I suppose. But, since I’d like to host more, I rounded up a few items that would make entertaining more fun. I think all of them would be well appreciated by the person that’s always inviting you over.
Psst! Everything is plastic free, btw.
Read MoreI guess I’ve made it known that I’m a type-a neat-freak that likes cleaning, sorting, and organizing because I got a bunch of requests for an organizer gift guide. I’m not surprised because I admitted the other day that one of my hobbies is oiling my wooden utensils. Anyway, I’m a proud neat-freak, so here’s a collection of goodies for your tidying loving friend.
Read MoreI’ve been distributing a lot of my favorite things and items on my wish list throughout many of my gift guides, but here are a few that I wanna call out that may not have made it into the other lists. If you’re friends with my doppelgänger, they would probably like these items. Or, if you’re like me, forward this guide to a friend to get yourself something nice.
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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