Gift Guide for Babies and Toddlers
/Gifts perfect for little ones - all hand-selected by my toddler! These items will provide lasting fun, encourage creative play, and are fun for parents and caregivers, too!
Read MoreGifts perfect for little ones - all hand-selected by my toddler! These items will provide lasting fun, encourage creative play, and are fun for parents and caregivers, too!
Read MoreBathroom wallpaper is here and other things on my mind this week including the vintage toothbrush holder I got, the parenting book Iām reading, the legacy of one home, a new way of looking at abortion, a standup comedy special and a TV show I recommend, the tiny item I wish I had when I carried a purse, Indigenous architecture, San Diego seeds, a retractable garden hose, a reminder to check my Instagram, the recipe to save our backyard, a Halloween sneak preview, Heardle, and my monthly playlist.
Read MoreThe new clothes Iām living in, plus fall outfits, modern and classic cafe curtains, a gift for someone that moved, an incredible house tour, two kitchen reveals and a mudroom sneak preview, tipping points, a wallpaper duo, a pink ceiling, a TV series we loved, a love letter and a critique to Goodnight Moon, upgraded bubbles, shower rings, dealing with ants, and more!
Read MoreMy baby girl turned one year old this summer!! We celebrated her with a simple outdoor bash with a few friends and family. We had colorful decor, a custom felt crown, a pile of berries, and the sweetest one-year-old!
Read MoreA new favorite movie, a new favorite home, the best stain remover, a formula for making a room, a perfect DIY, the baby item you can use as an adult, greying gracefully, and a rug dupe.
Read MoreThe things on my mind this week including a 1910 home full of wallpaper, my backyard reveal, design thatās taking away heritage, what photos are doing to our memory, un-designing a home to sell it, toddler pool floats, historical clothing, a simple $14 change, old house sounds, the design show we need in the world, a friendly reminder, and more.
Read MoreOur backyard is complete!! Before, it was lackluster, unusable, and dangerous. Now, itās full of fruit trees, veggie beds, flowers, and spaces for play, dining, and lounging. Itās perfect!
Read MoreIāve been getting out of the house more this week, but also collecting things for you on the internet, including the death of color and my promise to revive color, my favorite jeans on sale, the kitchen thing I should have gotten years ago, the culmination of a year of photos, bathroom inspection update, tile floor restoration, a bathroom cleaning hack, a cottage and wallpaper to check out, and an airbnb and school uniform thatās not okay.
Read MoreWe have tile, folks! And not just any tile - itās colorful, custom designed, a bit historic, and a bit funky. I overthought the colors, layout, and grout colors to the umpteenth degree but itās all paid off.
Read MoreThe things Iām loving this week (beside that smiley babe) including painted frames, a bathroom must-have, baby sign language resources, an update on the bathroom, a reminder to admire my favorite room in the house, a show that isnāt actually cheesy, green work, a first-aid necessity, wooden knobs for a special project, an update on my outdoor dining table finish, and more!
Read MoreIf you forgot about my bathroom addition, I donāt blame you - I kinda did too! The project has been on hold with absolutely zero movement for two years. Until now. Since I havenāt talked a lot about it recently, Iām getting lots of questions about this mysterious room in the house.
Read MoreIām so pleased to show you around my favorite room in the house for my favorite human in the world! The wallpaper, the colorful furniture, the plush rug, and the comfy seating - it couldnāt be more sweet and cozy - just like Margot.
Read MoreHammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things Iāve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
Where Iāve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I donāt need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, whatās killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.
If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you donāt, well, maybe scroll through and youāll be converted? Or not? Either way, hereās the reveal of a bathroom addition thatās finally here - after a whole three years of construction.
My baby is two! Timeās flyingā¦ we wish we could slow down these yearsā¦ I canāt believe sheās twoā¦ and all those other clichĆ© things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.
What Iām binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.
I have such love for my historic house, but Iāve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.
The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots oā photos.
Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snailās pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.
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What Iāve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows weāre enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege Iām reminded of daily.