Archives for May 2020

May 28, 2020

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. ...

May 27, 2020

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 ...

May 26, 2020

Self-Care Ideas When You Have 15 Minutes or Less

If being a mom has taught me anything, it's that I need to be efficient—even when it comes to my self-care routine. Don't get me wrong, there are those rare evenings when I can run a bath and slowly sip on a glass of wine, but let's be real, that happens about once a year. This list of self-care ideas is much more approachable. They're small ways to make sure you're still taking time for yourself without you needing three hours to do it. Because honestly, sometimes I find myself avoiding self-care simply because I know I don't have an hour or more to give to it. ...

May 18, 2020

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. ...

May 14, 2020

What Order to Apply Your Skincare

Every time I post about a skincare product or talk about my skincare routine on Instagram, someone always pops up in my DMs asking what order is best to apply products. This is a topic that is debated quite a bit, and I don't want to claim to have all the answers in this department, but I have learned a thing or two over the years so I thought it'd be a good post to share. ...

May 12, 2020

Oh Honey, You’re One! George’s Teddy Bear Themed First Birthday

This past weekend we celebrated George's first birthday. It has been such a bittersweet moment for us. Time seems to go by so quickly and it truly feels like we were just in the hospital welcoming our new boy. But here we are and we could not be more proud. ...

May 11, 2020

My Favorite Etsy Shops

There are a few questions that show up in my DMs over and over again, and one I've noticed lately is what are my favorite Etsy shops. I'm a big fan of Etsy because I think it's a great platform for people to discover small businesses that they probably wouldn't have otherwise. The best part is that you're usually getting something unique and handmade or at least made in small batches. So I hope this little mini-guide to some of my favorite Etsy shops is helpful and that you can find a few things that line up with your style. ...

May 7, 2020

5 Simple and Free Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home

As we continue passing by holidays while at home during lockdown, I wanted to share some simple yet sweet ways to celebrate Mother's Day at home this year. Whether it's celebrating yourself (cheers to you, mama!), your own mom or mother-in-law, friends who are moms, women who are caregivers, expecting mothers, or hopeful mama's, I think it's a beautiful day to celebrate women. ...

May 6, 2020

12 At-Home Ways to Make Birthdays Special

I've been talking with many of you about ways to make special moments exciting during this time at home. This has been on my mind so much since George's first birthday is on Sunday. I asked you guys a few weeks ago to share any and all ideas for celebrating life events while quarantined. And oh my gosh, you all had a lot of clever and fun ideas. Here's how TTD FAM is celebrating special moments at home. ...