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October 29, 2021

Halloween 2021 - Our The Great British Baking Show Family Costume

October 29, 2021/ Ashley
Halloween 2021 - Our The Great British Baking Show Family Costume

It’s our first Halloween with Margot, so naturally, we had to do a family costume. I couldn’t be more tickled with it!

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October 22, 2021

Weekly Roundup

October 22, 2021/ Ashley
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Where I’d like to lounge, a bathroom swap I made, an exterior paint color reveal, new shampoo, my lady crush, a chunky sweater, stroller upgrades, Margot pants, my go-to podcast, artwork I’m eyeing, and more.

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October 20, 2021

A Wall-Mounted Bookshelf in the Nursery + A Roundup Of Similar Ones

October 20, 2021/ Ashley
A Wall-Mounted Bookshelf in the Nursery + A Roundup Of Similar Ones

I’m making slow but steady nursery progress, and the latest is a cute lil’ bookshelf for Margot to enjoy as she grows. Best of all, it magically fits oh-so-perfectly on the otherwise unusable wall.

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October 15, 2021

Weekly Roundup

October 15, 2021/ Ashley
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Unkitchens, where to shop my favorite shops, new Margot clothes, rainwater harvesting, art cravings, hard pants I’m loving, upcycled blouses, a side table hunt, another nursery makeover to watch, our property taxes, and more!

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October 15, 2021/ Ashley/ 5 Comments
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October 08, 2021

Weekly Roundup

October 08, 2021/ Ashley
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The grown-up version of my kitchen, an auction benefiting reproductive rights, too tiny baby clothes, a favorite baby book, the next Green Homes Tour and my thoughts on the last one, making a sentimental keepsake, Halloween costumes, an apology, a sweet treat to make, and more.

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October 07, 2021

CafΓ© Curtains in the Kitchen

October 07, 2021/ Ashley
CafΓ© Curtains in the Kitchen

I’m a sucker for a good cafΓ© curtain. They’re the perfect mix of charm and practicality - two of my favorite things.

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October 07, 2021/ Ashley/ 11 Comments
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October 01, 2021

Weekly Roundup

October 01, 2021/ Ashley
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A spice rack in the kitchen, breaking and replacing things, the new (old) tea kettle, wall and textile patterns, curtains for the nursery, sentimental decor, storage question, a super slim wallet, botanical cupboards, motivation for renovation, and my monthly playlist.

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October 01, 2021/ Ashley/ 9 Comments
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September 27, 2021

The Evolution of the Vestibule

September 27, 2021/ Ashley
The Evolution of the Vestibule

We added a wall in what some folks would think is a wonky way. But, it’s come together so much more perfectly than I could have hoped! Here’s the evolution of a transformation that’s re-shaped the flow of our house.

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September 24, 2021

Weekly Roundup

September 24, 2021/ Ashley
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The things on my mind this week including blackout curtains, personalized jewelry, upcycled quilts, a throwback video, my next anticipated Margot milestone, the return of a favorite TV show, the contract I’m due to complete, keeping cool, and my next big renovation plans.

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September 20, 2021

My Postpartum Essentials

September 20, 2021/ Ashley
My Postpartum Essentials

Life after birthing a baby is wild! The new little human is a lot to handle, and on top of it, my body was all out of sorts. There have been a few items and resources that I can’t imagine living without during these first few months after birth, so I’ve rounded them up here.

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September 20, 2021/ Ashley/ 11 Comments
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September 17, 2021

Weekly Roundup

September 17, 2021/ Ashley
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Candlesticks that are the perfect fit, free trees for San Diegans, a β€œgame” of finances, capturing baby growth memories, a brand new mid-mod home, a historic home I hope to visit, the product that everyone is using wrong, what we’re watching, swag for the vaxxed, Halloween decor inspiration, and a hack for your next DIY.

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September 17, 2021/ Ashley/ 10 Comments
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September 13, 2021

Margot's Birth Story

September 13, 2021/ Ashley
Margot's Birth Story

It’s been nearly three months since Margot was born! Over two whole months since this little nugget came into our lives. Here’s her birth story.

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September 13, 2021/ Ashley/ 107 Comments
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Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.

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“Ashley (mama), dada, Margot, and Hattie”πŸ’• Hattie rhymes with happy 😊

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