Hi guys. Austin here for another guest post. This post is for the fellow bloggers. Tax season is upon us, so today, we are talking about accounting for bloggers. Because who doesn't love accounting?
The Teacher Diva started out as a fun personal project. But before long, it became a side-business. Today, it's Ashley's full-time job. If you treat your blog like a business, you need to be serious about your accounting. Let's dive in! ...
Ever since Austin and I moved into our house a couple years ago, we have loved hosting small get togethers and cocktail parties. There's just something about having your friends and family over that makes our home feel even more special. With New Years Eve just around the corner, I wanted to share a few tips & decorating ideas for hosting a NYE Cocktail Party. Here are a few ideas that I have found worked for me in the past: ...
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I hope you all enjoy this day with friends, family and loved ones. We are currently on the road and heading to spend Thanksgiving with Austin's side of the family. I am looking forward to a day of good food and even better company!
xx Ashley
In everything give thanks
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ...
With the holidays a few weeks away (a little crazy we are almost half way through October), I wanted to share an easy gift idea and yummy recipe with you all! I know many of you are already thinking about gifts for teachers, co-workers or friends. And it's always nice to give a thoughtful gift without breaking the bank. This cookie basket is the perfect solution. And if you want to give a little extra, a Starbucks gift card would look pretty good nestled in the ribbon. ...
Happy Friday everyone! I am excited to share a little home update with you, specifically in my office. Since transitioning jobs, I now work full time from my house. Being in the fashion industry, my office is also my closet. So it only makes sense for me to have a clothing rack and shelves for the products I will be styling and shooting for upcoming content. It helps for styling purposes and makes it easier to plan my editorial calendar. We recently installed these Floating Shelves from Minted. I have been searching for something to put above my clothing rack and these shelves were perfect. I love the way they look in my office and they were just the right size for holding my small purses, knickknacks and art. When your styling floating shelves, it's important to remember these tips:
A few months ago, I shared with you all some photos from our home and today, I am excited to show you some photos from our bedroom. I received many questions over our paint color, leopard x-benches and bedding, so I tried to answer each of those throughout this post!
I am also thrilled to announce that Peacock Alley is giving one lucky reader a chance to win my exact bedding featured in our room. ***GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED*** ...
As Summer quickly approaches, I can't help but reach for some of my favorite Summer pieces. A few of you have emailed asking about accessories you can take with you to the beach and I wanted to share with these pieces from White Elephant Designs. I am currently planning a family beach trip of my own and these will definitely be on my packing list! ...
If I had to pick my favorite piece in our house, it would have to be our coffee table. It is exactly what I hoped for when envisioning our living room and was the perfect size. I've received quite a few comments and questions on my snapchat [username: the teacher diva] regarding our coffee table and the accessories I use for decorating, so I thought it would be fun to share a whole post dedicated to coffee table styling! ...
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. ...
I am so excited to introduce you to the brand behind the luxe bedding and linens, Peacock Alley. Many of you know that Austin and I have been spending quite some time working on our home updates and we can't wait to share our home with you next week. One of the items on our list was investing in new bedding. Knowing friends and family that have shopped with Peacock Alley, I was anxious to give it a try.
Last July, I had the pleasure of going to their studio in Dallas. Of course their showroom was gorgeous, but I loved getting to see all of the different types of linens styled on each bed. Learning about their fabrics was fascinating and I had no idea how much work went into each piece. Most of their fabric is sourced from Portugal and Italy and then hand-sewn in their Dallas workshop.
They are known for their "white bed" and love to layer a neutral bed like you would layer a neutral outfit: lots of different textures make a statement. It was just the inspiration I needed to start creating our new bed.
While Peacock Alley is the leading line for luxe bedding, you can also shop the look for less at their Dallas or Plano Outlet. You can find the locations here, or hop on their website to shop their classic ...
