Giveaway Winner - Congrats!

Congratulations to Danielle from the blog {Sweet Nothings} for winning the Monogrammed Tote Giveaway!  :)  You will love this bag!!  Also, a big thank you to Allison from {Ladybird} for hosting this fabulous summer giveaway!  If you would like to purchase one of your own - click {here}!  xxoo.

Kenny Concert Photos

Last weekend my best friend, Ashley, came to visit me from Portland!!  We had a blast!!  On Saturday we went to the Kenny Chesney concert with my sister and friends!  While Ash and I went for the tailgate, sun and people watching -- my sister went because she is absolutely head over heals in love with Kenny!  This was her 15th Kenny concert!!! Well, this time we had sand bar tickets... which is the spot right in front of the stage!  Amanda (sister) clung onto that stage until her dreams came true... and she got to touch Kenny's hand!! Oh, and by touch... I mean, she held on so tight, I think he had to shake her off! :)  It was fun to see her so happy!! After that, we headed away from the stage and danced all night!  Below are some photos from the tailgate (instagramed of course).... What a fun day!! 

 PS. Yes, we did tailgate with Bottles of Skinny Girl Margaritas and Moonshine! :)

You can find me at {Ten Scenic Drive}

I am over at my friend Kristin's {blog} today guest posting about some of my favorite home decor inspirations!  Hop on over to her blog to see some other guests posts that she has had while she has been in Asia for work! :)  Come back soon lady!  I miss you :)  PS.  Have you entered my {Summer Blog Giveaway} yet??  We are picking a winner tomorrow at 8 pm!  So make sure you enter today!! xxoo

Some of my Favorite Home Decor Inspirations {via}

Ashley Gale Photography: German Village Mini Sessions

As soon as I found out I was moving, I had to set up a day of mini sessions with some of my favorite kiddos and their families!  We met in German Village and had a blast playing in the park, on a playground and in (yes, in) the fountain... I even got to take photos at my favorite ice cream shoppe!!  Here is a sneak peak for the beautiful families :)  PS. I will be setting up Fall Mini Sessions the morning of October 1st when I will be back in Columbus for a visit!  Can't wait...

♥jackson

♥vivian and family

♥beckett and family

♥ella, parker and family

♥chloe, james and family
How precious are all of these photos?  I can't stop smiling when I look at them... Hope you love!!! xo.

New Job. New City.

Hi Friends!  So I have been kind of keeping a secret for a little bit... but since it is already out in the world of Facebook, I thought I should tell all of my blog friends as well!  I am picking up my life in Ohio and moving to the East Coast... this weekend!!  Philadelphia to be exact :)  I am so excited... but a little nervous because I don't know a single person in Philly!  Not too nervous though... because the more people I tell, the more I hear about 'friends of friends'!  Plus, I will only be an hour -ish from NYC (lot of friends there), an hour from Baltimore (friends and family there), and an hour from the BEACH!!  The beach is my best friend!! :) Anyway... so why this big change?!  I was looking to get back to a bigger city and I was ready for a new challenge in my career.  I've worked in corporate retail as a buyer/planner for the past 6 years and I absolutely love it... but I'm off to continue what I love to do at {Free People}, part of Urban Outfitters, Inc.  I start working there next Tuesday!! So exciting!!  Check out my new office space... who wouldn't enjoy working here everyday?! :)  Wish me luck...

Headquarters at the Navy Yard

Free People: {BLDG 25}

Open Workspace

Conference Room

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Oh... and another great perk about working at Urban Outfitters is that you can bring your dog to work! I don't have a dog (well, our family dog, but he lives with mom and dad)... but I can't wait to be surrounded by cute pups everyday!  Maybe I will finally get the english bull dog I have been wanting for the past ten years!!  Also... if you want another fabulous blog to follow... check out Free People's blog {here} - It has been one of my favorites before I even started interviewing there! xo.

Friday's Fancies: A Country Concert

Happy, Happy Friday!  I'm happy because my bestest friend in the world is visiting me from Portland this weekend!  It's been a year since we visited with each other, so we have lots of catching up to do!  Tomorrow night we are heading to the Kenny Chesney Concert.  It is at the Crew Soccer Stadium... so an outdoor affair with tailgating before hand!  So excited for sun, beer and music!  Below is an outfit inspiration for a summer country concert! Hop on over to {av's} blog {here} for more Friday's Fancies inspiration. PS. Check back soon for a sneak peak of 'ashley gale photography' photos from last weeks mini sessions, as well as some big news in my life... :)  

polyvore created by {ashley gale}

Color Crush: Fushia and Orange

Loving the look of these two colors together!  Especially color-blocked like a couple of the fabulous images below... so dramatic! Have you been wearing these colors lately?  They are perfect for summer! PS. Check back tomorrow for Friday's Fancies and if you haven't had a chance to enter in my Summer Blog Giveaway yet... click {here}.

All images found via {pinterest}

The Sunday Bag!

I am hosting a fun summer giveaway from {Ladybird Boutique}!! How perfect is this  classic monogrammed bag?!  Thought I would show you some more colors that this bag is offered in!  Click {here} to win your own in your choice of color and with your initials!!  Also makes fabulous gifts! :) xo!

You can find me at {Sprinkles on Everything}

Happy OFFICIAL first day of Summer!  I was very excited when Emmy from {Sprinkles on Eveything} asked me to guest post about my summer staples!  Below are just a few of the summer staples that I could not live without!  Hop on over to her blog to read more! :)

polyvore created by {ashley gale}

SUMMER GIVEAWAY: Monogrammed Tote

Happy first week of Summer! What better way to kickoff the Summer than with my first blog giveaway!! Let me introduce you to {Ladybird Fashion Boutique} a local favorite in Columbus, Ohio!  We have teamed up to give one lucky reader a fabulous canvas and leather tote that was featured in {Daily Candy's} gift guide!  It's a classic bag that comes in fun colors and is perfect for anything...

This monogrammed (optional) tote [$143 value] is a definite summer essential!  It is perfect for the beach, the gym, work or travel!  Anything you want to use a medium sized, stylish tote for - this is it!  And, it comes in your choice of fun colors as well... black, navy, cherry, orange, lemon, caramel, green, blue and white!  What is your favorite color?

How you enter to win a monogrammed tote: 

There are 8 ways to enter...

please leave a comment for EACH entry!!

Mandatory Entry

{1} Be a follower of a {little} dash of ash... [to your right]

              ...leave a comment below with your favorite color and initials

Extra Entries

{2} Become a follower of Ladybird's Blog {here}

{3} Follow Ashley on her blog's [new] facebook page {here}

{4} Follow Ladybird on Facebook {here}

{5} Follow Ashley on twitter {here}

{6} Follow Ladybird on Twitter {here}

{7&8} Tweet about this giveaway:

enter to win an awesome monogrammed tote
at http://tinyurl.com/5rrun3b via @ashleyrgale and @LadybirdFashion

One winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, June 30th at 6pm!
Open to all readers of a {little} dash of ash... near and far!

Good Luck and Thank You for reading my blog!! xxoo :)

Fab 5 Friday: Week 7

Happy Friday!  I am soooo happy it is finally the weekend! :)  Do you have any fun plans?  I have photo sessions booked all day tomorrow and then I am heading home to see my Dad for Father's Day on Sunday!  I thought for this Fab 5 Friday, I would share five fabulous ideas for the next time you entertain or host a celebration! Enjoy! xxoo  PS. Check back next week for a few exciting things...

♥ mini tacos and tequila shots

♥ fruit and veggie bar

♥raspberry mojitos
♥ wedding cornhole

♥ corn on the cob cupcakes

Images {1} {2} {3} {4} {5}

Painting with Pastels

This weekend when I was out shopping, I noticed a big trend in my purchases - lots of creams and pastel colors! I've always been a fan of super brights... but lately I have been gravitating towards the softer shades of some of my favorite colors!  Even in home decor... how fresh does this pink bedding look!??

{Urban Outfitters}

Pastels have always reminded me of little girls clothing, but not after seeing these fabulous looks! 

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I've always loved the vintage look that is often associated with this color palette...

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...and this table top below is just perfect with all of the different hints of pastel!  

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