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April 08, 2025

Margot's Big Kid Room Mood Board and Wallpaper Reveal

April 08, 2025/ Ashley
Margot's Big Kid Room Mood Board and Wallpaper Reveal

Margot is getting an upgraded room to make space for baby sister in the nursery.

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April 08, 2025/ Ashley/ 4 Comments
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June 30, 2022

Margot's Nursery Reveal!

June 30, 2022/ Ashley
Margot's Nursery Reveal!

I’m so pleased to show you around my favorite room in the house for my favorite human in the world! The wallpaper, the colorful furniture, the plush rug, and the comfy seating - it couldn’t be more sweet and cozy - just like Margot.

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June 30, 2022/ Ashley/ 29 Comments
Renovation
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October 20, 2021

A Wall-Mounted Bookshelf in the Nursery + A Roundup Of Similar Ones

October 20, 2021/ Ashley
A Wall-Mounted Bookshelf in the Nursery + A Roundup Of Similar Ones

I’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.

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October 20, 2021/ Ashley/ 10 Comments
nursery
September 27, 2021

The Evolution of the Vestibule

September 27, 2021/ Ashley
The Evolution of the Vestibule

We 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.

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September 27, 2021/ Ashley/ 9 Comments
nursery
September 20, 2021

My Postpartum Essentials

September 20, 2021/ Ashley
My Postpartum Essentials

Life 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.

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September 20, 2021/ Ashley/ 11 Comments
Personal and Life
baby, margot, nursery
September 13, 2021

Margot's Birth Story

September 13, 2021/ Ashley
Margot's Birth Story

It’s been nearly three months since Margot was born! Over two whole months since this little nugget came into our lives. Here’s her birth story.

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September 13, 2021/ Ashley/ 107 Comments
Personal and Life
margot, nursery
July 12, 2021

Meet Margot!

July 12, 2021/ Ashley
Meet Margot!

We have a baby!

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July 12, 2021/ Ashley/ 39 Comments
Personal and Life
nursery, margot, baby, personal, life, family
May 25, 2021

The Nursery is Wallpapered!

May 25, 2021/ Ashley
The Nursery is Wallpapered!

Eeep! The nursery wallpaper is up and I’m smitten!

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May 25, 2021/ Ashley/ 37 Comments
Renovation
nursery, wallpaper
May 20, 2021

Trying To Figure Out A Nursery Plan

May 20, 2021/ Ashley
Trying To Figure Out A Nursery Plan

I announced that we’re having a baby three months ago, so you’d think that as a home blogger I’d be sharing all about the design process. But I haven’t been, have I? I’m here to give you the scoop and also ask your thoughts on the matter. I’m covering the layout and the initial design concept.

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May 20, 2021/ Ashley/ 76 Comments
nursery
February 22, 2021

Oh, Baby!!!

February 22, 2021/ Ashley
Oh, Baby!!!

Big news! We’re having a baaaaaby! A real-life human baby!

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February 22, 2021/ Ashley/ 68 Comments
Personal and Life
life, personal, nursery
January 06, 2021

Designing A Friend's Modern Nursery

January 06, 2021/ Ashley
Designing A Friend's Modern Nursery

I teamed up with friends to help them put together a nursery for their first baby! And when I say, “teamed up” I mean that I weaseled my way into their project to help them bring their design together. I’ve never planned a nursery so I jumped at the chance to flex my creative muscles in not-so-familiar ways.

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January 06, 2021/ Ashley/ 19 Comments
friends, nursery

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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.

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