Austin and I celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary back in March, and it feels like just yesterday we were registering for our new home essentials at Pottery Barn. Being fresh out of grad school, we really needed a few items to make our house feel like a home. At that point in our lives, we were both ready to move on from the bare essentials of college and start building out our home. Wedding planning is fun (and stressful!) but finishing out a home together can also be a special time. ...
It's no secret, I love a good snack. Quite the opposite of Austin who could literally eat two meals a day and be completely fine...I love to eat! Snacking is one of the ways I keep my cravings in check, get a boost of energy and curb hunger. Since my work week is more "on-the-go", I always like to have healthy-ish options to throw in my bag or keep in my desk drawer. Here are my favorites! ...
Happy Holiday Weekend! A few weeks ago, Austin and I had the opportunity to visit Terranea Resort. While we were there we had the best lavender lemon cocktail. Terranea was so kind to pass along the recipe so Austin and I could make it at home. This is such a refreshing drink for Summer (and so easy to make). ...
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! ...
