This is our first holiday season in the new house and I couldn't wait to add my personal touch on the Halloween decorations. I like to keep it pretty minimal by creating themed vignettes and sticking to a black and white color palette. The best part? Most of these decorations are budget-friendly and can be found at Amazon, Target or Walmart. Amazing right? ...
We Decorated Our Front Porch For Halloween
It's our first official Halloween in the new house (we moved literally 2 weeks before Halloween last year) and we couldn't wait to get everything decorated for the holiday. Inspired by all the bat photos on Pinterest, I decided to finally go for it. We kept it pretty simple and surprisingly, everything was really easy to pull together. ...
DIY: Summer Floral Arrangement
One of my favorite things about summer is getting to have fresh flowers in the house. I've always loved putting together flower arrangements and this season always tends to have the best variety for us in Dallas. ...
Pink Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
I've been on such a smoothie kick lately. Not sure if it's a pregnancy craving or if it's my body wanting clean foods, but I drink 3 or 4 a week. And now that our kitchen is almost done, I'm jumping on every opportunity to use it. ...
Ashley At Home: Building Our New Home Q&A Video
It's been a minute since I've shared Ashley At Home updates with you all and we are excited to finally share this Q&A and sneak peek of our home. This video was filmed back in July, so there's been a ton of updates since, but I know a few of you wanted to see progress photos and had a few questions that we address in the video. Can't wait to share more of the progress! ...
Building the Perfect Charcuterie Board
Each year, Austin and I enjoy throwing a little holiday party with our closest friends. This year has been a bit tricky since we just moved and have zero furniture (more on that later) but we are going to try and do a small NYE party. We figured why not embrace the empty house. We will rent some chairs and tables and spend the evening ringing in the new year with our friends. ...
5 Tips for Hosting Holiday Houseguests (and a Look at Our Laundry Room!)
With the holidays quickly approaching, Austin and I are thrilled to host our first houseguests this season. One of our favorite things to do is welcome our friends and family into our home. And what better time than the holidays, right? ...
A Sneak Peek at our Guest Bathroom
Hey guys! It's been a minute since I've shared home updates with you all. We have a video coming out this week sharing more of the process and answering a lot of the questions you guys have been asking. But in the meantime, I wanted to share a look at our guest bathroom. We are actually still working on it, but we have some guests coming to join us this month and I wanted to make it as "ready" as possible. ...
A Toast to the Host
Whether it’s a dinner party or a weekend at a friend’s cabin, the holiday season is filled with all kinds of fun invitations. Some of our fondest memories of holiday seasons past involve these types of cozy winter gatherings with friends and family. But no matter where you’re headed this season, one thing’s for sure: you should definitely show up bearing some sort of gift. But what to bring? This depends on the host and his or her preferences, but I always suggest going with a classic bottle of wine and something unique to help them stock their bar cart. I love customizing hostess gifts so that they fit the personality and interests of the host and Chloe Wine Collection has yet to disappoint. ...
The Ultimate Fall Candle Guide
Nothing gets me in the fall spirit quite like a new candle. I've been guilty of burning my pumpkin candles in August and it's the perfect way to welcome the new season. From pumpkin chai to apple spice, these scents are the perfect way to embrace fall. And thanks to you guys, I included some of your top recommendations.
My college roommates are coming in town tomorrow and we head to Waco on Saturday. The Magnolia Fall candle is on my list to pick up while we are there.
If we left off your favorite, please comment below so we can add it to the list! xx Ashley ...