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January 25, 2016

Our Home Tour

Gallery Wall Art

Today, I’m excited to share a project that Austin and I have been working very hard on for the past several months.

Austin and I purchased our first home two and a half years ago. After months of looking, we finally found one we fell in love with. Coming from a tiny 700 square foot apartment, we felt a bit overwhelmed after realizing we had to fill it with something besides a hand-me-down bed and a Craigslist couch.  So after several months of planning, hard work, and saving, Austin and I finally feel cozy at home. And we are so excited to share it with all of you! We are very pleased with how everything turned out and we couldn’t have done it without the help of our dear friend and designer, Jessie Russell.

And speaking of Jessie, let me just brag on her for a second. I am sometimes a pretty impatient person with long-term projects.  I am known to start ten different project and never finish any of them…well I do, but in my own way. And I can never visualize the big picture when it comes to interiors (as you may have heard me mention on here before). Those are pretty much the opposite qualities you need when trying to decorate a house. Jessie was a total lifesaver. She was the visionary for this whole project and I couldn’t have done it without her. If you’re like me, find a friend or a decorator that is good at that kind of stuff. It’s absolutely worth it.

So when we started thinking about our vision for our three-level town home, we knew we wanted it to be an inviting place for friends and family. We wanted a place where we could entertain, yet come home and relax. I wanted everything to be white & neutral balanced with bold statements like our bedroom wall, curtains, and printed wallpaper.

Home Office Decor

Tuscan Moroccan Rug | Desk | Chair | Swim Print | Baby Fern Print | Green Apple Print | Ahoy Wall Art | Melt Wall Art Vintage Deer Antlers| (these take a while to ship, but worth the wait!) | Hair Bun Art | The Humble Egg Print | Weathered Wall Art (I have the color “Slate”)

Table Tray

 orange tray // blue & white jar found at hobby lobby // orange clove candle (smells so yummy!) // leopard print book 

Offiic Chairs

Office Bookshelf

This little bookshelf has to be my favorite Ikea purchase. We have another one in our living room as well! We decided to add an accent shelf with marble contact paper. I love how it turned out! My clothing rack is also another Ikea find.

Ikea Clothing Rack

Desk

pink planner c/o // zebra note pad // silver pen // fuchsia aviators // zebra tray // “angelika” lipgloss // glasses // makeup case // gold stapler // gold scissors 

desk styling

candle // rose face mist // but first coffee print (custom, but she can make more!) // monogram business card holder // french bulldog notepad 

Entry Table

I wanted to keep our entry table very simple. A few tall lamps, scalloped mirror and small tray were just what it needed. We purchased most of these items at Home Goods and the baskets are actually planters from Ikea. I love to burn this candle when we have guests over. It smells so good and really fills up our house.

Kitchen Table

This light fixture is one of my favorite purchases for our home. We just Iove the way it turned out! We found our kitchen table at Crate and Barrel Outlet and our chairs are from Restoration Hardware. This Cow Art Print is also another one of my favorite pieces. I love the way it looks in our dining room!

Nespresso

What’s a home without great coffee? Austin and I love drinking coffee each morning, and having this Nespresso Vertuoline Evoluo Deluxe has made getting ready for work that much easier. It is so convenient and easy to use. We have become quite addicted to this little machine and find ourselves using it for both coffee and espresso. We also have the Nespresso Aerocino Plus Milk Frother and are testing our are barista skills with cappuccinos and lattes. We still have a way to go on the latte art, but we are getting close!

nespresso review

coffee table books

leopard pillows

Pottery Barn Brooklyn Sofa (we went with the Grand Sofa in White Twill. This has been the easiest to keep clean and care for. Obviously we are very careful since it is white, but we have been very impressed with the quality)  // coffee table // spike sea urchin // kate spade book // fashion book // matchstick holder // various knick-knacks found at Home Goods //  Side Chairs // Upholstered Chair is from Restoration Hardware

Navy Curtains

Diamond Shag Rug // Leopard Pillows // white faux fur pillows (24 X 24) // Navy Pillows and Grey and White Pillows are from Peacock Alley // Gold Lamps (we found those on major sale, here is a similar lamp) // Wall Art // frames are from Ikea // Velvet Curtains (color is Regal Blue // Size 124″)

Mantel

ceramic french bulldog // faux fur stool Target // gold vases are from Z Gallerie // gold candle holders 

Shelf Decor

Ikea Book Shelf

Bar Cart

coffee table

floral wallpaper

Dresser

Tray (found in store at Target) // Jewelry Box (local boutique) // The Best Part Print  // Jo Malone Perfume // Chanel Perfume // Chloe Perfume (my wedding day perfume!)

Navy Accent Wall

We had these Leopard Benches made last year, and I am so happy with how they turned out. Jen and her husband from Liven Up Design are the best! These were the perfect addition to our navy and white bedroom.

Bedroom Details

vanity

Sunglasses // Black Watch // Monogram Acrylic Jewelry Box

Leopard Print Stools

chanel flats

Similar Ballet Flats (under $80)

ikea nightstand

Peacock Alley Sheets

 Sheets (I love these crisp, cool sheets!) // Shams & Coverlet // Duvet Cover & Shams // Bedskirt c/o Peacock Alley

Leather Sofa

Brown Living Room

Rugs USA Muai Chunky Loop Rug c/o // Ikea side tables // Grey Chairs // Copper Side Table 

Cow Skull Living Room

SHOP OFFICE

SHOP LIVING ROOM

SHOP BEDROOM

SHOP ART

SHOP CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 

Images by Mary Summers




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55 Comments Filed Under: For the Home

Comments

  1. Lauren says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I am obsessed with how it came out! It looks amazing and so warm and inviting. Definitely major inspo here!

    Xo
    Lauren Ashley
    thefashionistasdiary.com

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 26, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank you, Lauren! xx

      Reply
  2. Esraa Bassiouni says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:34 am

    oh waw your home left me speechless, it is so beautiful, no it is not just beautiful, it is spectacular.
    http://dressmecasual.blogspot.com.eg/

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 26, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank you so much, Esraa! xx

      Reply
  3. Alyssa says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:08 am

    You did a beautiful job! I’m working on my house, too, and cannot wait until it’s done and I can share it!

    Alyssa
    Feathers and Stripes

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 26, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank you, Alyssa! Hang in there, I had to learn patience is key 🙂 xo Ashley

      Reply
  4. Anna White says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I LOVE your home – it is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 XO -Anna
    http://www.parkavenueblogger.com

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I love the prints over your couch. Is it really just framed wrapping paper?

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Hi Amanda! YES! Isn’t that crazy? The whole thing cost us under $150 for an entire gallery wall. We are very happy with how it turned out!

      xx Ashley

      Reply
      • taymbrown says

        April 23, 2016 at 10:45 am

        What size paper & frames are they? I love this look, and so budget-friendly! 🙂

        Taylor
        http://www.thestyledpress.com

        Reply
  6. Shauni says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Your home is beautiful. I love the shelves that you have in your bedroom and living room and the idea of putting decorative paper on the shelves are great! You’ve inspire me to do so much with my home. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Erin says

    January 27, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Ashley,

    Your house is absolutely stunning! I love all of it. Did you make your side tables in your bedroom? They are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 27, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks, Erin!

      Yes, those are from Ikea and my husband put the hardware on each drawer. The hardware was all from Home Depot. It took a long time to do those tables…we did not realize how tedious of a task it would be! But we love the way they turned out 🙂

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  8. Sharan says

    January 28, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Love how your home decor came out! It’s so fabulous!

    Reply
  9. Molly {Dreams in HD} says

    January 29, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Such a fabulous space! Those x-benches are stunning, and what a good price. Saving for when we update our living room 🙂

    Molly {Dreams in HD}

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I love the rug in your bedroom. Where is it from?

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Our rug is from Rugs USA. We love it! Thanks for reading.

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  11. Jess at Just Jess says

    January 29, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    I am in love with everything! Your home is gorgeous! Jess at Just Jess

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    January 29, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    Where is the sunburst mirror from over the bed?

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 29, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      Hi Amy,

      Thank you for your question! I knew I would accidentally leave something out. It’s old from Target. Thanks for reading! xx Ashley

      Reply
  13. Liz Jo says

    January 30, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I found you through Biana at Bloved Boston, your home reveal is absolutely beautiful!!!

    I’ve never found anyone who purchased from Rugs USA, how do you find the quality? I wanted to know before I buy a rug there

    liz @ j for joiner

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 1, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Hi Liz,

      Welcome! So glad you were able to come check out my site. We actually purchased our first rug (the one in my office) from Rugs USA and besides the shedding (which we were able to get under control) we were very happy with our purchase. So much, we purchased 3 more of our rugs through Rugs USA. We were very impressed and have found them to still hold up after routine vacuuming and cleaning. We don’t have a lot of traffic in our house as it’s just the two of us, but we are hoping to get a dog soon! That should be fun with white furniture right? Only one of our rugs I was a little disappointed in and it was because I did not pay close attention to how thick it was (it also only cost $75, so that should have been my first sign). We still use it under our kitchen table and it’s held up really well, I was just hoping for something a little heavier. Other than that, we love it!

      Hope that helps and thank you for reading!

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  14. Kelly Hoover says

    February 1, 2016 at 6:00 am

    LOVE the room tour Ashley!! It looks amazing. Now you make me want to redecorate!!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 1, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thanks so much, Kelly! xx

      Reply
  15. Monica says

    February 1, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    Love seeing my art in people’s spaces! What a gorgeous office!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 2, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Hi Monica,

      Oh my goodness, you are so talented! The Humble Egg is one of our favorites. Thanks for checking out my post! xx Ashley

      Reply
  16. klyellow says

    February 3, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    It’s official, you are my cyber twin when it comes to not only your taste in clothes, but in decor also. :). This post made me happy. lol

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 4, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Love it! Thanks for stopping by! xx Ashley

      Reply
  17. Jennfer says

    February 21, 2016 at 6:51 am

    What are the dimensions of your leopard stools?

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 23, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Hi Jenn,

      Thank you for your comment! The dimensions are 20Wx20Dx17.5H

      Hope that helps! xx Ashley

      Reply
  18. Virginia says

    March 7, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Your home is beautiful! Where are your end tables from in your living room? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      March 8, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Hi Virginia,

      Thank you so much for your question! We actually found those on sale (for $19) during the Arteriors Home summer sale. They may have more, but I could not find them available online. Hope that helps!

      Thanks for reading! xx Ashley

      Reply
  19. Nathalia says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Just found you today and I am in love!! You have such great taste! I saw your sofa is from pottery barn, how do you like it so far? I almost bought a sofa from there but went to do some research before and saw so many complaints on their craftsmanship that I changed my mind. :/ And what color is yours?It looks white and I’ve been on the hunt for a white sofa like crazy! Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      March 29, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Nathalia,

      So glad to have you here! 🙂 We love the couch, but our major issue was the time it took to be delivered. We ordered it and the estimated time for shipping was 3 months, and it ended up taking 9 months! Pottery Barn was very apologetic and actually gave us a small discount, so that helped but it was pretty crazy. I’m not sure the exact color, but I know we did White and I think we got a notch above the “basic” fabric quality. We like it, but are very careful since it’s white. We got the longer size so it’s easy for two people to lay on. We haven’t had any issues about the quality, but then again it’s just the two of us. We have people over and they sit on the couch but the majority of the time it’s just us. It may be a different story if we had kids haha!

      Hope that helps and I didn’t ramble on for too long 😉

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  20. Beatriz Cardenas says

    March 30, 2016 at 12:04 am

    Hi Ashley! Gorgeous house! You have great taste. Where is the bathroom wallpaper from? Thank you!

    Beatriz

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      March 30, 2016 at 12:16 am

      Hi Beatriz,

      Thank you for your kind words! We purchased the wall paper here: http://www.hyggeandwest.com/collections/oh-joy Honestly, it was a little more than we expected to spend but we have been so pleased with the quality and overall look. Hope that helps! xx Ashley

      Reply
  21. Alex says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I absolutely LOVE your home. Where is your leather couch from? Want to do something similar in our den (aka my husbands man cave).

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      May 18, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Alex!

      Thanks so much for your question! We actually purchased it from our friends and I think it originally came from Wiers (not entirely sure). Pottery Barn has a very similar style too.

      Hope that helps! xx Ashley

      Reply
  22. Katie says

    July 13, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Hi Ashley,

    I love the framed marble paper in your living room! What size frames are those?

    Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      July 18, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Katie,

      Thank you for your question! The white picture frames are from IKEA and 20 1/2 x 28 1/2. I hope that helps!

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    January 4, 2017 at 11:49 am

    HI Ashley,
    I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your entryway table from?
    THank you:-)
    Amanda

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 4, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Hi there! We picked it up at Home Goods 🙂

      xx Ashley

      Reply
  24. Lara says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    You have an absolutely stunning home! Love all the fresh colors and details! I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your bedframe/headboard from?

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      February 17, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Thank you, Lara! I’ve had it for so long, I honestly can’t remember. I know it was around $150 online. We are actually updating our master bedroom and sharing our new bed and furniture early this Summer! 🙂 xx Ashley

      Reply
  25. Lexi says

    November 6, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    What color are your walls? I’ve been looking for that exact color!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      November 7, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Lexi,

      Thanks for your question! Unfortunately, I’m not exactly sure. The walls were painted this color when we moved in and they wouldn’t give us any paint chips. I would describe the color as an egg shell. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help! xx, Ashley

      Reply
  26. chocolateismyvice says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:40 am

    I AM OBSESSED with your home. It’s just my style. Ugh. Love

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      January 22, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Aw, thank you so much for this sweet comment! xx, Ashley

      Reply
  27. Hannah says

    October 18, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Do you remember the size of your office rug?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 18, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Hannah! Thank you so much for your comment. I want to say it was either 5×7 or 5×10! XO

      Reply

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