The Teacher Diva

Chic but Cool Halloween Decorations

I've mentioned before I don't go too crazy for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but I do like adding something a little festive. Especially now that we have George — we want this to be an exciting time for him too! He's at an age where he is pointing and smiling, and he loves the pumpkins and the butterflies that we've added around the house. We have this whole routine where we light up the Jack-o-lanterns each morning together. He gets very excited about it. I can only imagine what Christmas will be like! ...

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Our Fall-Ready Front Porch

This past weekend, we started decorating for Fall. We keep it petting minimal in the house, but we love sprucing up the front porch with pumpkins and fall wreaths. I love how it turned out this year! If you want to see how we decorated last year, check out this post. ...

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My Most Requested Home Decor Links

Happy Monday! If you follow over on Instagram, you may have seen that today I am doing a LikeToKnow.It Home takeover (come say hi!), and I am honored to be a part of such a fun project. I often get asked about our home details and resources, so I wanted to create an update post with quick links and info. I also post photos regularly on Instagram using #AshleyAtHome and have an Ashley At Home series on here, which you can follow if you want to see more of our home photos. ...

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FALL STYLE GUIDE: HOME

Hey guys, happy Sunday! This might be one of my favorites from the entire Fall Style Guide Series because you know I love home decor. Target just released a ton of new home items, and I've gotta say, it did not disappoint! I pulled my favorites into this board along with other interior items from around the web. ...

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5 Home Items Worth Buying at The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale gets a lot of buzz for their clothing and beauty, but there's much to be said about the home department. If you're searching for home essentials like designer candles or Barefoot Dreams, now is the time to stock up. I always get the Diptyque Candle Set (they make great hostess gifts) and this year I was able to get my hands on the UGG Throw Blanket. Did you see anything that caught your eye? xx Ashley ...

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How to Spruce Up Your Home Without Renovating

Building a home was one of the most rewarding (exhausting, but rewarding nonetheless) experiences, especially since we finished up in time to bring George home to it. But there's something really fun about having a fixer-upper or a home that just needs a good polish. I've lived in spaces like this before and even now I'm always thinking up little projects here and there. Whether it's with seasonal decor, a small painting project or throwing down a new rug, there are endless ways to spruce up a space without having to break out the sledgehammers. ...

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3 Iced Coffee Recipes

If you're like me, iced coffee is a must this time of year. I could honestly drink it year-round, but during the summer it's truly the best treat. I have 3 recipes that I have been rotating each week. Whether you like to go to Starbucks or make something at home, I have a recipe below that is ideal for iced coffee lovers. ...

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Summer-at-Home Survival Kit For You & the Kids

Depending on where you live and your situation, you might be heading out this summer, but I think it's safe to say we'll all be spending more time at home than usual. We're so grateful to have our patio and small yard space to be able to enjoy time outside while still safe at home. It's just all about finding ways to make it feel vacation-like...and keeping a very active one-year-old busy. If you're trying to survive a summer at home, here are some of our essentials. From fun activities for the adults and kids to this extra-large beach towel that we've been loving, I hope this list makes your summer even better. And if you have a little one, I can't recommend this play sink enough - it's George's absolute favorite and buys me at least 30 minutes! Also, if you're in the market for Swimwear for yourself, I'm sharing several flattering picks + my tips on body confidence in tomorrow's newsletter. You can sign up for the list right here. xx Ashley ...

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Our Neutral Bedroom

When asked about my favorite room in our house, it's always an easy answer for me — the master bedroom. Ginger was able to turn our vision into reality and create a serene escape for us. We wanted something neutral, calming, and minimal and I think she pulled it off perfectly. ...

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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. ...

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