Today I want to highlight a handful of women run Black-owned businesses that create and sell a variety of beautiful, high-quality products. While it's always important to diversify where you shop, it's more crucial now than ever with a disproportionate amount of Black-owned businesses being negatively affected by Covid-19. The most recently available Federal Reserve data shows that black business owners are denied loans at twice the rate of white owners, so they are more likely to have trouble finding capital to survive the pandemic, among endless other unfair statistics. ...
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4 Sources for Good Faux Houseplants
One of my favorite memories over the last year is photographing our home and sharing it piece by piece with all of you (check out our black and white office tour). This house was a major labor of love and all the praise we've received for it has blown me away! Of course I can't take all the credit because Ginger from Urbanology Designs is the true mastermind behind it. I'm excited to keep sharing more details, especially as I add small touches here and there to really make it feel like us. I've tried to document as much as I could with the #AshleyAtHome tag on Insta. ...
10 White Dresses I’m Loving Right Now
I've been on such a white dress kick lately. And now that it's feeling like summer in Dallas, I'm starting to buy a few more in hopes of getting to wear them soon. After posting this Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress a few weeks ago, I've been seeing more requests for white dresses. Below, you'll find my top picks at all budgets. Hope you love as much as I do! xx Ashley ...
How to Make a House a Home
As most of you know, Austin and I built and designed the home (with lots of help, of course) that we live in. And while getting the perfect paint color, choosing fixtures, designing the outdoor patio space, etc were all important aspects of the home, one thing we wanted to keep in mind was the feel of the home. I love looking at interiors and architecture, but a lot of the time, the homes don't look liveable. They are gorgeous but not realistic, at least not for us. ...
8 Slides to Wear in Or Out of the House
It seems like forever ago that I shared the only sandals I'm buying for summer, and let's just say I had to change up my thinking a bit. While I'm still all about those trends listed (and dying to wear them, TBH), the only thing actually being worn lately are slippers and slides. I'm trying to step my game up by reaching for slides rather than slippers every. single. day., and even a little shift like that makes me feel more pulled together. I may be in sweats 99% of the time, but at least I'm also wearing a more chic shoe, right? ...
A Look Inside My Black and White Home Office
If you've been following our hashtag #AshleyAtHome you've probably seen a little glimpse of my office, but I'm excited to finally share with you a full look at where I spend most of my day. (Now more than ever.)
When we first decided to build a home back in 2017, we knew it was going to be a long process and certainly a learning experience since this was uncharted territory for both of us. However, we didn't realize how many details went into each and every little thing.
Austin and I thought we could handle everything on our own but about 4 months into the home build, we realized we needed some direction and guidance. We found Urbanology Designs and immediately fell in love with their vibe. After meeting Ginger and her team, we knew we wanted to hire them to help us with our home build. It truly was money well spent. Not only did they create our dream home, but mentally, they gave us so much clarity and peace. Building a house is no easy feat and we were incredibly thankful to have their help. ...
Black Friday Sales Actually Worth Shopping
I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving! I know you all are looking for Black Friday Deals and it can be incredibly overwhelming. So to make it easier, I'm giving you a shortlist of my top picks and retailers participating in Black Friday sales.
Happy Shopping! xx Ashley ...
Our White and Gold Thanksgiving Table Setting
There are many exciting things about finally being settled in the new house, but my favorite has to be watching it come to life during the holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are looking forward to hosting our family and friends.
As I started prepping for our table and menu, I couldn’t wait to use our new dishes from VIETRI. The dishes and serving platters from VIETRI are handcrafted and designed in Italy and I have have been so excited for them to arrive so we could start using them. We have pieces from the Lastra collection which were inspired by the overlapping wooden mold that was used for centuries to form Parmesan and other cheeses throughout Italy. They are truly incredible and perfect if you want to set them on open shelves or on display — they look like art! ...
The Best White T-Shirts For Layering
Being someone who lives in layers year-round, it's about time I share my "tested and approved" take on white t-shirts. We all want that white t-shirt that isn't sheer, has the best relaxed fit, and is the perfect length for a front tuck. And after years of trying different brands and styles, I've narrowed it down to four that I have on rotation. ...
The White Lace Tunic You Can Wear Now and Later This Summer
Each spring I always find a lace tunic that I wear non-stop. You know, the blouse you can throw on for an easy weekend outfit or that's comfy enough to wear to the airport. This tunic from Free People has been that for me. I honestly think it might be a dress (?), but for me being pregnant and almost 5'7, that wasn't an option. ...