July 18, 2019

Clean With Me: Windows Edition - A Video and A Guide to My Waste-Free and Streak-Free Clean with A "Helpful" Puppy

July 18, 2019/ Ashley

You know I love cleaning, and there’s nothing like squeaky clean windows! Now that summer is truly upon us, I know there’s no more rain in the forecast for several months, so I feels good to shine those windows up.

Window cleaning can be a struggle, they can turn out super full of streaks, and the process can create a lot of wasteful paper towels. But, as someone that ditched single-use towels years ago, I’ve found a technique that uses no waste and is 100% streak free! I also use this technique on my mirror, too.

June 28, 2019

Weekly Roundup

June 28, 2019/ Ashley

The things on my mind this week including a simple neutral nursery, why zero waste is more than a plastic bag, why now is the time to foster animals, life expectancy and food, how much our homes have warmed, insight into small-town financials, and my June playlist.

June 24, 2019

A Video Tour of the Inside of My Kitchen Cabinets and a Shoppable List of Everything In The Kitchen

June 24, 2019/ Ashley

I love looking at how people store things - especially in their kitchens. I like learning other people’s reasoning for things, I like snooping, and I always like to improve on my own spaces. So, I filmed one of my own kitchen! However, mine isn’t perfect. This whole kitchen was a stopgap solution until we could renovate the space (coming soon!) so there’s no fancy pull out drawers, no custom spice racks, no perfectly sized shelves, and certainly no perfect layout.

June 21, 2019

Weekly Roundup

June 21, 2019/ Ashley

The things going on this week including my trip to Chicago, the blogger pals I got to see, my favorite jeans, plastic free July, getting started with sourdough, an antique bathroom makeover and a tiny house kitchen reveal.

June 20, 2019

The Whys, Whats, and Hows of Landscape Lighting

June 20, 2019/ Ashley

I’ve been sharing oodles of front yard and landscape posts (get ‘em all here) and the icing on the landscape cake is always lighting. I installed the lights only a couple of weeks ago and it’s amazing how much the space has transformed in the evenings. In typical fashion, I thought long and hard about lighting, so here’s the full scoop on making our front yard garden just as pretty at night as it is during the day.

June 18, 2019

A Kitchen Remodel Progress Update

June 18, 2019/ Ashley

It’s been three months since I’ve given you an update on my kitchen remodel, so here’s what’s been going on lately. I’ve got good news, disappointing news, and just plain ol’ updates.

June 14, 2019

Weekly Roundup

June 14, 2019/ Ashley

The things on my mind this week including: my favorite city I’m visiting right now, adapted classic paintings, a book for vintage kitchen planning, a cottage makeover, steps to going zero waste, cheap old houses, my new slogan, an auction I recommend you support, the issue with buying eco-friendly replacements, a thanks for the coffee, and more.

June 10, 2019

The Plant Guide for our Southern California Low Water Front Yard Garden

June 10, 2019/ Ashley

The post so so SO many of you have been asking for! A full plant guide of the each of the flora in my front yard. The collection includes a mix of California natives, a few Australian natives that thrive in our similar climate, but all with an emphasis on low water that are beautiful and mostly evergreen.

June 07, 2019

Weekly Roundup

June 07, 2019/ Ashley

The things on my mind this week including a house I have no words for, an epic snack table, my favorite TV show back for another season, the best intro to zero waste ever, priorities and perspective, how to wash produce without gimmicks, a beautiful kitchen reveal, buying bloggers coffee, a new house renovation to follow, a podcast on the future of our earth and bodies, and more!

June 06, 2019

Installation of the Front Yard Garden

June 06, 2019/ Ashley

I’ve made it to the garden installation story, after many other posts all about prepping and planning - here we are! While I'm here to share the installation of the plantings and irrigation, this isn’t going to be a DIY tutorial post as much as a story of what happened and a bunch of photos of the process.

June 03, 2019

A Resource List for Planning a Southern California Garden

June 03, 2019/ Ashley

I’m back with a garden post! I did a BUNCH of research when it came time to plan my garden. But I’m DEFINITELY not an expert and I’m not going to pretend to be. So, I want to direct you to the books, classes, rebates, programs, garden tours, etc. that I used when planning my Southern California low-water native and adaptive garden.

May 31, 2019

Weekly Roundup

May 31, 2019/ Ashley

The things on my mind this week including a fireplace addition, the TV show leaving my stomach in knots, bee hotels, a vegan mozzarella cheese recipe, an outdoor kids playhouse makeover, a new card game I love, the hidden problem with balloons, white kitchens, a new way of looking at social media, and my May playlist.

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.