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Emilia Wickstead Coat Dress

May 23, 2013No comments

I knew I recognized this gorgeous coat dress that Kate Middleton wore to the Queen’s annual garden party.

Image from US Mag

Meredith Liberty, Natural Elements, fashion writer and stylist extraordinaire feature it right here on my humble blog in this post on March 21. Wow, Meredith, I’m amazed. But at the same time, would expect nothing less.

Natural Elements on March 21.

The coat dress can be dressed up or down. So versatile. Guess it should be since it costs ~1800.00.

Here’s another picture of the glowing and sophisticated princess.

From US mag

Update: Thanks to Meredith for providing a link to the same look for less. Over on Zara.

From Zara. Retails for $99.90.

Have a great day readers. xoxo, Ashley

Still Sick

May 22, 2013No comments

Ugh, I’m still sick. The Baby G is sick & Big G has a scratchy throat. We are a disaster. My head is in the clouds. I guess I’m suffering from a

image from vicks.com

hangover. Working on a basement unveil post. Hope to have that ready for first part of next week.

xoxo, Ashley

My Instagram Life

May 21, 2013No comments

This past Friday I took off work to work on a fundraiser for Sweet Chas’s school. I had a bunch of tasks to complete before Saturday’s Home & Garden tour. One of those tasks took Caro and I to Clarendon, a neighborhood in Arlington, where I snapped some of these neat pics. Enjoy!

Miss Lady, who Baby G now refers to as simply ‘Lady’, in front of B&N and a fountain. Isn’t she photogenic.

Miss Lady on a park bench.

Pretty shorts at Ann Taylor Loft and yes, I resisted.

Saturday night Big G and I had a date night at an Asian restaurant in Clarendon. Busy but fun weekend.

Until tomorrow, xoxo, Ashley

Exhausted & Under the Weather

May 20, 2013No comments

Wish I were here:

Mark Sikes interior design via House of Turquoise

Or here:

via Pawley’s Island Posh

Or here:

Molly Frey Design via House of Turquoise

Or here:

By Phoebe Howard

Can you tell I love turquoise or Robin’s Egg Blue. It’s heaven.

xoxo, Ashley

Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Idea

May 16, 2013No comments

We’ve had two straight weeks of teacher appreciation week. First Chas’s teacher, who is amazing and now Miss Lady’s teacher who is equally amazing. This Friday we’ve decided to collaborate and present Miss Lady’s teacher with a fresh fruit basket, including some cheeses, crackers, and nuts. Everyone is contributing.

Something along these lines but more organic;

image from berries.com

Would love to hear any ideas you may have to celebrate the people who play such a huge role in our children’s lives. xoxo, Ashley

Recent Antler Awesomeness

May 15, 2013No comments

Here are some pictures from my Pinterest board called ‘Antlers Everywhere.’ You can follow me by clicking here. I promise I’m not a crazy pinner so I won’t clog your feed with tons o’ pins.

From HB

Check out the natural antlers clustered on the mantle. Perfect with the other natural elements in the room–wood and the magnolia blooms.

via Pursuit of Style, link at right

Love this mount over the desk. The scale of the vignette is perfect.

via Elements of Style blog, link at right

Love the glammed up white antler chandy. Here’s a close-up.

via Elements of Style blog

These antlers remind me of this Natural Elements centerpiece. Available here.

Hope you have a smooth Wednesday. Mine is going to be crazy busy! When this week is over, I will need a vacation. Don’t forget about Tuckahoe Home & Garden tours for all the DC area readers.

xoxo, Ashley

Fat Cat of the Day

May 14, 2013No comments

Again, I’m not talking Warren Buffett or Mitt Romney. This is a real fat cat. See others fat cats here.

image from annarboranimalhospital.com

Have a great Tuesday and if you get sad, just look at this guy.

xoxo, Ashley

Happy Belated Mother’s Day

May 13, 2013No comments

My too cool for school six year old wouldn’t take a Mother’s Day pic with me. But I got one with the babies.

Miss Lady & me.

The Baby G & me.

Mother’s Day is always bittersweet for me. Remembering my momma.

Hope, me, & my mom Gray Webb Hurt (1948-2010) at the Breakers in 2009.

Going to try and come up with some good stuff for the blog this week. xoxo, ashley

Happy Friday

May 10, 2013No comments

Good news on our friend “Baby Stephen” as my kids call him. Read all about it here.

Miracles of all sizes happen everyday.

xoxo, Ashley

Transplant Day for Stephen

May 9, 2013No comments

I’ve written about our dear friends Lindsey & Bill Schwartz and their son, Stephen, before. Bill is Chas’s godfather. Well, today is a HUGE day for them. Stephen is set to receive the gift of life, a kidney. To read Stephen’s entire story, click here. One of Bill & Lindsey’s friends started this FB prayer flash mob. Apparently you write the individuals’ names on your hand to remember to pray for them all day. Great idea–the Callen family is on board.

Please join us in praying for a safe & successful surgery for Sweet Superman Stephen & his donor, Kristin.

xoxo, Ashley