Fab 5 Friday: Week 6

Happy Friday!  How excited are you that it is finally the weekend! It was a short week at work for me, but I am still so happy to see Friday!  I haven't done a fab five friday in a few weeks, so I thought I would have a special one - five fabulous finds for the bedroom!  I've been craving a move so I can redecorate my space!  I am starting with the bedroom since I haven't updated that since I graduated college.  While it will be sad to part with my beautiful anthropologie vintage bedding and decor , it is time for an update -- something a little more modern and fresh!  Below are five rooms I am LOVING! Have a great weekend :)

♥ tufted headboard

♥ glass side table

♥ cozy reading nook

 ♥ striped chair

♥ gold mirror

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Chevron - Take 2!

Last week I posted about how I'm loving chevron in home decor and how I would really like a big rug!  Then blogger went crazy.... after a week of my post still missing, I decided it is lost in cyberspace forever!  Here is a little inspiration from last week that I am still loving....

I have a slight obsession with anything chevron right now -- especially home interiors and especially rugs, flooring and paint!  I can't wait to move into a new place sometime soon so I can redecorate and add a little chevron to my decor! :)

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You can find me at {long distance loving}

My friend {av} from {long distance loving} invited me to do a guest post while she vacations in California.  Since I lived in SF for a few years after college, I shared a few of my favorite places in one of the most fabulous cities in America!  Check out my post {here}!

Wear that Space: Tan + Cobalt

Lately, I have seen different series going around the blogger world that mixes fashion and home decor - and I knew instantly that I definitely had to partake in the fun!  I will call mine "Wear that Space"!  There are so many times times that I see a photo of an amazing room or backyard or party that I want to create into an outfit.  With all of the fun colors and elements used in home decor today - you can easily translate it into fashion... and vice-versa!  This week I found a pretty simple (but amazing) room in shades of tan, cobalt and white!  While I am loving cobalt colored dresses and jeans, I chose a James Perse {tan dress} and accessorized it with a {white necklace}, {gold bag} and {cobalt shoes}! Enjoy!!

Vintage Stamps

I love letters!  Actually, I love anything paper related.  I still have every single card that was ever given to me, categorized by year in pretty boxes that live in a hope chest.  But... I have an extra special box with all of my favorite letters, invites and other beautiful paper items (wedding programs, menus, etc)!  Yes, I am that person that you are not wasting your money on when you spend a little extra on an announcement or invitation!  I love them!  My newest obsession - gorgeous envelops with vintage stamps!  I can guarentee if I received this in the mail, I would stare at it for days and might not open it!

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Here's another original thing you can do with your envelopes!  I first saw this in an email that Martha Stewart sent me (not personally).... but recently saw it again on {pinterest}!

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But back to the vintage stamps - love, love, love! I think I am going to tuck this idea away for Christmas cards or potential wedding invites in the future!  Anyone know where I can start collecting these stamps?  I know there is always eBay, but has anyone seen them at Flea Markets?  Just fabulous....

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Pure White

What is it about white that is just so beautiful and relaxing!?  Since Spring is in full bloom, I have seen white pop up everywhere!  Mostly in clothing (lace and eyelet galore!!) but also in home decor.  I wish I had a big house with an extra room that I could decorate completely in pure white - (it would definitely have to be an "extra" room, since no one would be allowed in that room ;)!  xxoo!

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A Guitar from John Michael and Eddie Montgomery!

I feel like I need to apologize (again) for not having many updated posts this week!  But... this time it wasn't my fault!  If you blog, you know that blogger was out of commission Thursday and Friday and even since then there has been some glitches (still waiting for my Chevron post from Thursday and my Fab 5 post from Friday to reappear)! Fingers crossed! :)  

On Friday I got a surprise email from my sister (who is having a blast on her honeymoon) with this video below!  It is a short, unedited clip from the end of my dad's speech at her wedding last weekend!  If you love country music, you will love this...  but either way, it was a sweet surprise!  We are still anxiously awaiting the photos... so stay tuned!  Also, I promise there will be a full week of inspiring blog posts - as long as blogger doesn't fail again!  Have a great Sunday!

Sorry I have been MIA...

Hi Friends!  I am so sorry I have been gone for awhile!  So much to update you on.... First - remember, my {travel post} last week and how I was craving a trip in the near future!?  That evening I came home from a long day of work to an email from one of my bff's...  it said, "I went ahead and booked us a hotel in London!  Because, why the hell not!?  Let's book flights asap"!  And.... we did - less than an hour later!!!  Yup, I am going to London in just a few months!! I am soooo excited :)

My sister's Wedding Weekend was absolutely fabulous! Everything was so beautiful and perfect and my family had a blast!  It is amazing how much fun and more special a family wedding is.  I didn't take a lot of photos because I was busy being a maid (or dancing all night long)... but here are a few mobile pics.  I will make sure to have a post dedicated to the wedding photos when we get them back from the photographer! :) 

...And they are now Mr. & Mrs. Huff!

I became obsessed with the iPhone app - Instagram (if you couldn't tell from the photos above)! It's like a new Pinterest to me - I could browse people's instagram photos all day! If you download the app, add me as a friend! :)  Oh... and I also got my first Shellac Manicure! Love, love, love and will most likely never go back to regular polish again!  It's already been 5 days and my nails are still perfect!

On Sunday we had a brunch for all of the out of town guests -- while most people were still celebrating the newlyweds, I was celebrating my momma for Mother's Day!  I couldn't imagine not giving a shout out to my wonderful mom who is one of my biggest blog followers (she has emailed me everyday this week asking when I was going to post again!!)  Thank you Mom for being YOU and for all of your support and the little things you do for me throughout the year - you have no idea how much they are appreciated.  A lot of people asked me what my favorite part of Amanda's wedding was - at first, I couldn't think of just one thing, but then I decided my favorite moment was when my mom finally relaxed and enjoyed herself on the dance floor! :)  xxoo!

Last night I went to the Bon Jovi Concert! We started the evening off with drinks and yummy appetizers and then headed to the concert for a night of singing and dancing with one of my favorite music artists of all time!

Oh... and last - I am no longer on a "wedding diet" (Yes, I know - I acted as if it was my own wedding)!!  I've already been to one of my favorite places twice since this weekend!  I love you Jeni, but I wish you did not live across the street from me! 

Photo taken by NKP

And now... it's already Wednesday! And... I am back to blogging :)  I have some fun things coming up in the near future for my blog - including a new series I am going to start next Wednesday! Check back daily!  Have a great day! :)  -ashley

It's Wedding Time!

Hi Friends!  I am signing off until Monday as I am getting ready for the big wedding in our family this weekend! :)  Many of you know it's my sister's wedding on Saturday and all of the family arrives and fun festivities start tomorrow!  We are so very excited! :)  I am sure I will post lots of photos.... but until then here is a cute photo I found from the last time Amanda and I were in a wedding together :)  Have a great rest of the week!  xxoo, ashley

Amanda (left) and Ashley (right) - 1989

Bon Voyage!

No, I am not really going anywhere... but I am craving another trip soon!  I think London and Paris are really calling my name, but flight prices keep going up, not going down!  Also, I need to book a flight out West to see my girlfriends in LA!  Until then.... I am going to keep dreaming that I quit my job and became a professional Jet-Set Girl (I would be really, really, really good at that)!! 

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Fashion and Elephants!

This past weekend I saw Water for Elephants and it was absolutely fantastic! Not only was the storyline fabulous, there is just something I have always loved about Elephants!  Now throw in a beautiful Reese Witherspoon and fashion, and you get the gorgeous photos below!  Happy Monday!

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Happy May!

First, I absolutely can not believe it is May already!  I remember when the year used to drag by so slow - and all I could do to make time move faster was count down to summer break!!  Now it's like a blink of an eye and we are in a new season!  A little more than a month away until Summer and we haven't even seen Spring yet!  If you live anywhere near me, you are probably hoping for a little sunshine as well! April was by far the rainiest April I can remember - but you know what they say....

So, here's hoping we can go from this (or a modern day version of)....

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to this.... (real fast)!!  Oh, and thank you to this weekend for already showing a positive start! xo!

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