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! ...
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
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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 ...
With our home "refresh" on the brain, I figured I would make my last Gift Guide feature some of my favorite things for the home. We had these leopard x stools made a few months ago from Liven Up Design and we have been so impressed with the quality and detailing! I can't wait to show you how we styled them when our home tour goes live in January. They were exactly what we were looking for!
I also love coffee table books. Over the years, I've collected an assortment of photography, travel and fashion books to use as decorative pieces throughout the house. Each year, I always ask for a couple at Christmas. This year, I'm asking for this one by Kate Spade. If you love to travel, I recently took a peak inside St. Barths and the pictures (as well as the cover) are gorgeous. I also just purchased this one for Austin's office.
Have you guys finished all of your shopping? I still have a few people to buy for, but I am almost done! Some of you asked if I was going to post my guide for holiday events in Dallas. I am planning to share that tomorrow but here is a look at my post ...
Today, I am excited to share a little update on our home makeover before the big reveal in January. Recently, I purchased this vanity for our bedroom, and was in desperate need for a few accessories to help style out the new piece. Lulu and Georgia has been my go-to ever since we moved almost two years ago. I frequently browse their website for new decor items, desk accessories, or furniture pieces.
I've mentioned before, that home decorating intimidates me, but after working with Jessie (our friend and designer) she helped make this process so much more enjoyable and actually fun! Here are a few easy steps to help you style your vanity, dresser or desk.
1. Get Personal Starting with a clean slate can be very daunting, but for some, it's an exciting challenge! I always like to incorporate a few personal touches into each space around our home. Whether it's a photo from a recent trip or my favorite perfume, it's all about what makes you feel at home and inspired.
Call me old fashioned, but I love calendars and prefer to have something tangible to look at while I'm getting ready or working. This flip calendar was the perfect addition. Each month is a different glamor girl illustration. They are so pretty!
I also like to ...
