January 29, 2019

Taking a Really Close Look at Our Energy Usage

January 29, 2019/ Ashley

Energy consumption has been on my mind lately as we’ve been gearing up to add solar panels to our roof and as we continue to think about our footprint on this lil’ world of ours. We hear lots about how we should use LED bulbs instead of incandescent and we should get energy star appliances instead of energy guzzlers - both of which I firmly believe and included in my list of ways to make green energy improvements at home. But, I wanted to know exactly how much energy each of my lights, appliances, tools, and electronics around the house were actually consuming. Because I’m type-A like that.

January 25, 2019

Weekly Roundup

January 25, 2019/ Ashley

A foster pup updates, miniature doll houses, movies I saw this week, pantry storage, a quirky apartment tour, books I finished, details on my closet system, paint color trends, painting prints, and an inspiring kitchen.

January 22, 2019

How to Fold Clothes the Marie Kondo Way - And My Take On It

January 22, 2019/ Ashley

With Netflix’s Marie Kondo special all the rage and her book selling like hot cakes, I wanted to chime in with my experience folding clothes and purging clutter the KonMari way. You may remember that a year ago my pal Natasha Habermann helped me clean out my closet using Marie Kondo’s method. Well, I started folding my clothes in the KonMari way and I’m smitten, so I’m here to show you how, too!

January 18, 2019

Weekly Roundup

January 18, 2019/ Ashley

It’s Friday already, so I’m back with a list of things that have been on my mind and what’s been inspiring me on the internet in the past week. It includes an update on our foster dog, the audiobooks I finished this week, a 1950s house tour, a good laugh, a new tea kettle, a homemade kombucha update, thoughts on our food, unique artwork, and a hot tip on traveling for free!

January 17, 2019

Answers to Your Questions!

January 17, 2019/ Ashley

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!

January 14, 2019

Shop My House!

January 14, 2019/ Ashley

With 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!

January 11, 2019

Weekly Roundup

January 11, 2019/ Ashley

The 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!

January 10, 2019

My Home Featured on Emily Henderson's Blog!

January 10, 2019/ Ashley

My house was featured on Emily Henderson's blog this week!

January 04, 2019

Weekly Roundup

January 04, 2019/ Ashley

A weekly recap including a custom-framed heirloom, a foster dog, a bathroom, my motto, Marie Kondo show, holiday storage, my playlist, and more!

January 02, 2019

Most Popular Blog Posts of 2018

January 02, 2019/ Ashley

Throughout 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.

January 01, 2019

Looking Back on 2018 and A Preview Of What I have Planned for 2019

January 01, 2019/ Ashley

Happy 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.

December 31, 2018

A List of Organizations to Support During This Giving Season

December 31, 2018/ Ashley

Looking 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?

How We Live Here Now, Vol. 2: The Backyard

The plants finally filled in, the veggie beds are in the wrong spot, and I've learned that the yard you design and the yard your kids actually use are two very different things.

How We Live Here Now - Volume 1: Introduction

Hi. It's been a while. I've missed this. I took a longer break than I planned. Life has gotten full. I've been developing film and knitting at soccer practice, attempting to garden with the girls and fussing around with furniture layouts. I’ve also been scheduling summer camps, refilling the watercolors multiple times a day, and trying to keep the toys tidied. Around the house, I’m adding color wherever it fits and making some changes to the overall function and feel.

How We Turned a Garage into a Living Room, Laundry Room, Office, and Storage Space

My friend Martha had a vision for this garage conversion: to turn her unfinished catch-all garage into a beautiful, hard-working space that could function as a living room, media room, playroom, laundry room, home office, and storage zone. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t entirely convinced all of that could fit. But somehow(?!), it absolutely does and it turned out even better than I imagined.

What I’ve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows we’re enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege I’m reminded of daily.

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.