Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!!  I know, I know..I'm 7 days late.  Migraines and holiday craziness took me away from the blog for too long.

I will be back later today with some new additions to my closet thanks to gifts and after Christmas sales!

xo, Ash

Shop Talk Thursday

If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen my post about how my Brittany Fuson planner keeps me so well organized.

Today I wanted to share more of her beautiful work with you.  Seriously, she's amazingly talented.

  

all photos via Brittany Fuson website

Brittany creates beautiful illustrations and turns them into stickers, prints, notepads and greeting cards and more. I can't wait to add some of her prints to my walk-in closet!

She even does custom work.  One day soon I'm hoping to have her make me a custom bridal portrait from my recent wedding.

As I mentioned, I have her planner for 2013 and I can't wait to get the 2014 version!  It's where style and function meet.

Check out her website for more  beautiful products and for even more inspiration, follow her blog!

xo, Ash

It's officially Christmas...

when you decorate the tree and front porch!

This is our first Christmas in oure new home.  I think I did pretty well.

Having the tree in front of the big window is like a dream and at night when the house is all lit up, it's magical!!

I can't wait to just increase the beauty year after year!

xo, Ash

Getting into the spirit...

of Christmas that is!  I LOVE this time of year, mostly for the cozy sweaters, pretty Christmas lights, good food and being around family of course!  We bought a house in May this year so I'm a little more excited than usual to set up the tree and decorate the outside.  With that said, here's some inspiration.

all images via Pinterest

Happy Tuesday!

xo, Ash

Gift Guides

Tonight it's all about gifts for the men, children and the furry friends in your life.  Cyber Monday is almost over so check out the sales on most of these products going on now!

travel kit//shirt//cords//slippers//iPad case//tie//money clip

collar//lobster toy//pet bed//sweater

bowling set//boat shoes//onesie//puzzle//moccasins//one-piece

Have a great night & happy shopping!

xo, Ash

It's finally Fridayyyy!

Favorite pins of the week

1. Amazing headboard.

2. Couldn't have said it better!

3. Plaid and sparkle.

Favorite links

1. Adorable puppy & toddler nap time

2. Dad Films Premature Son's Miraculous First Year.  Warning, tear jerker.

3. If you're in the market for new mascara check out this post from The Glitter Guide's!

Instagram pics of the week

Have a great weekend!

xo, Ash

Wardrobe Ed(add)ition Vol. 1

Like that play on words?  I was pretty proud of myself when I thought of that :)

Anyways I was thinking it might be fun to do Wardrobe Ed(add)ition posts where I show you guys what I've added to my closet lately whether it's every season or every few months.  If I'm being honest, it's more like every week because I have a shopping problem but that's an entirely different post for a different day ;)

At least once a year I buy one new pair of jeans, maybe two if I'm looking for something more specific.  I don't buy jeans too often because jeans are one of those items that get better with time.

I really love the way Express jeans fit so I recently added a darker wash to my closet and I LOVE them.  JCrew or Guess would be my runner up go-to stores for jeans.

Speaking of JCrew, my most recent purchase was from their factory store.  You may have spotted the pieces on my Instagram.

 This bow cardigan was at JCrew last season and I missed out.  When I saw it at the factory this year, I made sure not to let that happen again!  This lilac polkadot button down is adorable!  Comfortable, versatile and purple is my favorite color!

 GAP is my next go to store, especially for versatile pieces that I can wear at work and on the weekends.  They were having a big sale last weekend so I grabbed a few winter essentials.

I love wearing pastel colors in winter.  I pair them with something darker to make them more seasonally appropriate but they make me happy!  Who says you have to wear all dark colors in the cooler months! This scarf and sweater are soooo soft and warm and who doesn't need pink color block flats.  Sadly these flats are no longer available online.

I LOVE Ann Taylor Loft for stylish and affordable work wear.  I have a habit of buying a lot of black and grey for work because they go with everything.  I usually add a fun scarf or shoe for color.

The bow shell is super comfortable and can be worn so many ways.  The Zoe pant is my new favorite and this color is to die for!  The black polkadot sleeve top pictured is not online anymore but H&M carries a very similar version.  I had bow theme that night I guess because I snagged this kelly green and navy bow clutch for $18 but also no longer available. Similar.

And last my favorite store of all time, Target.  I'm loving their pieces this season.  I've mentioned this polkadot scarf more than once because it goes with everything.  And I love love this sweater.  It's super soft and has a metallic threading, adding the right amount of sparkle.  I want the other two colors, I love it that much!

 

What are some new pieces you've purchased lately?

Have a great night!

xo, Ash