Margot is a plump little 4-month-old and I love comparing her growth to just mere weeks earlier. I take oodles of photos every day, but I’ve been snapping monthly photos with a consistent theme to really see how much she’s growing and changing. I treasure the photos and the little calendar I’ve been building each month.
Read MoreIt’s our first Halloween with Margot, so naturally, we had to do a family costume. I couldn’t be more tickled with it!
Read MoreWhere I’d like to lounge, a bathroom swap I made, an exterior paint color reveal, new shampoo, my lady crush, a chunky sweater, stroller upgrades, Margot pants, my go-to podcast, artwork I’m eyeing, and more.
Read MoreI’m making slow but steady nursery progress, and the latest is a cute lil’ bookshelf for Margot to enjoy as she grows. Best of all, it magically fits oh-so-perfectly on the otherwise unusable wall.
Read MoreUnkitchens, where to shop my favorite shops, new Margot clothes, rainwater harvesting, art cravings, hard pants I’m loving, upcycled blouses, a side table hunt, another nursery makeover to watch, our property taxes, and more!
Read MoreThe grown-up version of my kitchen, an auction benefiting reproductive rights, too tiny baby clothes, a favorite baby book, the next Green Homes Tour and my thoughts on the last one, making a sentimental keepsake, Halloween costumes, an apology, a sweet treat to make, and more.
Read MoreI’m a sucker for a good café curtain. They’re the perfect mix of charm and practicality - two of my favorite things.
Read MoreA spice rack in the kitchen, breaking and replacing things, the new (old) tea kettle, wall and textile patterns, curtains for the nursery, sentimental decor, storage question, a super slim wallet, botanical cupboards, motivation for renovation, and my monthly playlist.
Read MoreWe added a wall in what some folks would think is a wonky way. But, it’s come together so much more perfectly than I could have hoped! Here’s the evolution of a transformation that’s re-shaped the flow of our house.
Read MoreThe things on my mind this week including blackout curtains, personalized jewelry, upcycled quilts, a throwback video, my next anticipated Margot milestone, the return of a favorite TV show, the contract I’m due to complete, keeping cool, and my next big renovation plans.
Read MoreLife after birthing a baby is wild! The new little human is a lot to handle, and on top of it, my body was all out of sorts. There have been a few items and resources that I can’t imagine living without during these first few months after birth, so I’ve rounded them up here.
Read MoreCandlesticks that are the perfect fit, free trees for San Diegans, a “game” of finances, capturing baby growth memories, a brand new mid-mod home, a historic home I hope to visit, the product that everyone is using wrong, what we’re watching, swag for the vaxxed, Halloween decor inspiration, and a hack for your next DIY.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Hammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things I’ve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
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.
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.
Ashley’s restoring her historic home at a snail’s pace in California. She shares home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in, family friendly spaces.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snail’s pace in California. I like to share home improvement DIYs and decor inspiration - all while aiming to add more color and charm to my family’s home.
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Margot is getting an upgraded room to make space for baby sister in the nursery.