When You Have a Gas Range But Want Induction
/We really like the range we selected during our kitchen remodel, but despite my over-thinking and intense research for a range, I have a regret.
Read MoreWe really like the range we selected during our kitchen remodel, but despite my over-thinking and intense research for a range, I have a regret.
Read MoreThe perfect piece of art didnβt exist, so I made it. Now the kitchen walls are adorned with a beautiful (yet odd) photo with a lilβ cameo by Margot!
Read MoreI debated over a hundred wallpaper pattern options for the kitchen. And I mean hundreds. I started with a giant stack, then narrowed it down to about 20 that sat on the walls for months.
Read MoreThe kitchen is wallpapered! I repeat, the kitchen has been wallpapered!
Read MoreBuilt-in cabinets and coordinating islands are lovely, but I wanted a standalone furniture piece in our new kitchen. So, I designed the layout to include a vintage wooden table instead of a peninsula of cabinetry. After lots of vintage hunting and some modifications, we have the perfect work surface, dining table, and all-around great addition to the kitchen.
Read MoreIβm a sucker for a good cafΓ© curtain. Theyβre the perfect mix of charm and practicality - two of my favorite things.
Read MoreIβve been working hard on the peeeerfect design for our open storage plate rack in the kitchen. Iβve been picky about how I wanted it, and it isnβt quite done yet, but I love where weβre at with it.
Read MoreI DIY sealed our marble countertops and you can, too! Sealing protects the stone from staining which really helps me not worry about spilling coffee on my bright white counters. I did a bunch of research on the best products so Iβm sharing how and why I chose the one I did, plus detailing the steps to seal that gorgeous marble.
Read MoreMarble counters are in the kitchen and looking so so good! Thereβs a process to designing the layout, coordinating with a fabricator, measuring, installing, and sealing. So without further ado, letβs get into it.
Read MoreCountertops are major workhorses and one of the biggest design elements in a kitchen. So, thereβs a lot of thought that goes into the material, style, and design of them. But you know me, I have to research even further. In addition to picking a pretty countertop, I factored in the environmental footprint, worker health, land reclamation of the quarry, and the way it fits into a historic home. Ready to get into it? Letβs!
Read MoreThe kitchen is FINALLY coming together with the addition of things that actually turn the empty room it into a kitchen. The range is in, the cabinets are taking shape, and lights are installed. Pinch me!
Read MoreIβve heard of other blogger buds using fancy masking fluid to ease the painting job of painting windows and divided lite doors, but I never used it myself. Until Now. I learned some lessons and have some takeaways from the experience for ya. Hereβs how it went.
Read MoreHammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things Iβve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
Where Iβve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I donβt need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, whatβs 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 donβt, well, maybe scroll through and youβll be converted? Or not? Either way, hereβs the reveal of a bathroom addition thatβs finally here - after a whole three years of construction.
My baby is two! Timeβs flyingβ¦ we wish we could slow down these yearsβ¦ I canβt believe sheβs twoβ¦ and all those other clichΓ© things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.
What Iβm 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 Iβve 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 oβ 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 snailβs 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 Iβve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows weβre 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 Iβm reminded of daily.