tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943296536252830302024-03-19T14:17:01.694-04:00The Houston Housethe love and life that makes it our home sweet home.Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comBlogger615125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-21100248678598094602020-02-18T14:13:00.003-05:002020-02-18T14:13:30.034-05:00Project Crooked Creek UpdatesUpdates over at the new farmhouse build- it's getting to the end, guys!! Although my client feels like it's dragging on and on. WHEN CAN I MOVE IN!? Ha!<br />
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The past few weeks introduced flooring, ceiling wood, paint, tile, lighting! Cabinets! So many good things! Countertops are being cut and fitted this week. The custom Bevolo outdoor lighting and gorgeous island pendants should be shipped this week. Plumbing next. Oh my! We may actually see this thing through, people! :) It's exciting!<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-54295291316250305002020-01-08T10:15:00.002-05:002020-01-10T03:46:36.062-05:00Dear Evans (6)Dear Evans,<br />
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This birthday letter comes almost a month late, but life here lately has been mostly chaotic, to which you and your sister have contributed. :)<br />
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S I X! How do three little letters feel so big?<br />
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Off to kindergarten you went this year. That first day of school I was so worried you wouldn't make it to your classroom. Convinced you'd be lost wandering the woods of Ballentine all day long trying to find your way home. Being the sensible mama I am, I of course made your daddy call the school and make sure that you were in fact in the place you were meant to be. And, you were. Of course. Not wandering the woods, but discovering the big new hallways of elementary school. Without me.<br />
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I'm ok, I promise I am. I've had S I X years to prepare for this, after all. Chin up.<br />
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No longer sheltered by church preschool, and a drop off and pick up schedule that changed based on the weather. No longer able to play hooky or stay in pajamas later if the desire may arise. And I do mean me, here.<br />
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You've taken off without any hiccups. I knew that you would. You've never been shy to a new friend group or situation. You've always been my brave girl. Now you're my brave girl that's also a giant. The squishy toddler is gone. Standing about as tall as me, and I'm only exaggerating by a little here. You tower over your classmates and it makes me chuckel. I know the days are numbered before I'm officially the shrimp of the house. You are my tall string bean. And so girly. The clothes, the makeup, the costumes. All girl. I see glimpses into your future and it both terrifies and thrills me.<br />
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Not ready. And I do mean me here.<br />
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I knew that starting "real" school would present new challenges and new worries. I pray every day that you are kind and that you would seek to include everyone. And I pray that others would have the same heart towards you. As I'm loading you up for carline, I'm loading you up with the -be nice today-s and the -make a new friend-s. You can thank your D Ma for that advice.<br />
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You'll come to realize your mom is right. And I do mean me here.<br />
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S-I-X. It seems little, really. You've got at least 12 more years at home, right?<br />
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One Sunday at church last year, while you were still in preschool, the pastor had a recognition day for kindergarteners. The kids and parents came up and were given a jar full of pennies. The pastor went on to explain that each penny represents each month the child would be living in the house before leaving for college. 12 months of pennies for the next 12 grades, or 12 years. The pastor then instructed that the parents should remove a penny at the completion of each month, slowly watching the penny jar empty, serving as a reminder of how short a time these children are at home. To parent, and appreciate, them accordingly.<br />
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Big gulp, and I do mean me here.<br />
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I love you so much my big six year old. I'm so proud of you.<br />
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Love,<br />
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MAMA<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-45648577654934264522019-12-29T12:54:00.001-05:002019-12-29T13:06:06.115-05:00Santa's Helper- Big Girl Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A client of mine asked me a few months back if I could help her and Santa out with a little project. She wanted to gift her daughter a new big girl room for Christmas. So fun! So I went over, took measurements and pictures, talked with my client about what she wanted, and got to work. </div>
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Here's where the room started- it was basically a blank slate. She hadn't done anything in here since moving in recently. Blank slates are of course the easiest to design. You can do anything! This client was so trusting of me too so it was a breeze. Love that! </div>
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My client wanted a room that felt light and airy, but her daughter loves unicorns, glam, gold, glitter, turquoise, and black & white. Creating a space for a child that they can grow with is KEY. I never want to design a kid space that feels kidish. Have fun and whimsical elements, sure, but not be overall themey or childish. That's not the way I roll. The other specific requests my client had were a homework area, a chandelier, and nothing too busy. When I design for others, I always say let your walls breath. You need some empty spaces so your eyes have a spot to rest in a room. If you hang something everywhere, no one thing is going to shine, everything gets lost. So to me sometimes, less is more. Especially when you are after light and airy.</div>
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So, after a little brainstorming here's the design I came up with. I wanted to paint the walls white so that everything we brought into the room would be the stars rather than the paint color. To add to the light and airy look, I suggested painting the ceiling a blue/green to suggest a sense of the outdoors. There's something calming about a blue ceiling that mimics the sky. </div>
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A crystal chandelier, gilded mirrors and capiz shell art bring in the bling without being over the top or tacky. </div>
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To add a touch of whimsy, a unicorn head is displayed on a small wall next to the bed. This is something that can easily be removed when little miss grows out of the unicorn phase. All of the furniture can grow with her as well. </div>
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I suggested moving the bed in front of the windows. The windows look out to the neighboring yard, so it wasn't as if we'd be blocking an important view. To create the feeling of a larger window, we ran a 140" double curtain rod out from the windows, and hung both black out curtains for light control, and patterned sheers for added privacy. </div>
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My client painted the ceiling and room about a month ago, and then my team of elves, Santa, and I got to work on the rest on Christmas-eve-eve. What a fun project this was! </div>
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Thank you to my clients for trusting me from the start with this design and letting me execute it. I said paint that ceiling blue, and cover up the windows, and they didn't bat an eye. THE BEST CLIENTS!! </div>
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Anyone using a designer, this is the best advice I can give you (and I think all designers would agree with me). TRUST THEM!! You hired them for a reason. Trust that they can deliver! And not to mention, you hired them for their FIRST choice, not their third or fourth. That's where an initial design starts to fall away. Don't let yourself down that slippery slope. :) </div>
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OK- off to tackle the Christmas decor take down. Ooooph. Will I get it all organized this year? HA. Jury is still out! </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-65589786820578367742019-09-13T10:11:00.003-04:002019-09-13T10:11:52.558-04:00Girls' BedroomA little glimpse at my kiddos' room today. They still share a room and still love to do so, we'll see what the future will hold. For now they like the each other's company. My five year old still insists the three year old walk her to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Hilarious.<br />
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Back in May the girls got queen beds! MC has been out of the crib for some time, but started outgrowing her toddler bed (falling off the sides, ha). The upholstered headboards are by CR LAINE and are upholstered in a performance fabric.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">I've updated the bedskirts since taking these pictures, still need to iron those and photograph. They are a coral toile from Ballard Designs. TBC..</span></div>
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I had Thibaut paper installed on the back wall and LOVE IT. The girls love it, too. They each have a "favorite bird" haha. Cuties. This wallpaper can be wiped down if needed. We've had the DO NOT COLOR ON THE WALL OR YOU ARE GROUNDED FOR LIFE talk a lot. </div>
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What a week! We just got back from Charleston from seeing Heather McMahan. Holy cow. She's hilarious, but some of the audience members were kind of ruining the show. Maybe I'm just an old fart these days, but I'd rather not feel like I'm at a high school party, if you know what I'm saying. Wink wink. </div>
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In other news, I posted my Christmas 2019 sign up last week and you guys got it totally booked up. I thank you!! I look forward to coming and being your elf again this year for holiday design. If you signed up, you'll receive an email from me this week confirming the date and time. Be sure to respond so I know you got it! </div>
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Today I thought I would share a few of the latest pictures I took over at the lake build! I need to run back over soon and take more pictures because it looks different even now with the addition of art on the walls, lamps, etc. </div>
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How great is this space for entertaining? A large kitchen island doubles as the kitchen table for this family. The large doors open up to the screen porch and grilling area overlooking the water. </div>
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Around the back is a homework/bills/desk area that leads to the walk in pantry room. Plenty of storage! </div>
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The details here- antiques and collected finds my clients already owned that are gracing the shelves, traditional leather couches, modern iron side tables and stair railing, and a nod to French style with the oversized iron chandelier, texture with brick and groove ceiling, and we've got every fabric you can think of on the pillows (velvet, linen, faux fur, knits)... I love the mix! </div>
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Many people are afraid of painting their rooms white for fear it will be cold. It's all about the layering after the paint though. Paint is just the backdrop for all the goodies. </div>
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The master bedroom suite is also coming along. Custom drapes and custom iron hardware finished off these windows. Beautiful job by Martha & Ash. </div>
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The home office also coming along. These shelves are painted SW Indigo Batik , in real life they are more of a deep blue. In decorating bookshelves, I like to leave some breathing room. Less is more. Negative space is just as important as the positive space. That keeps your shelves from being cluttered. Also working in a color scheme across the shelves helps unify them. Here I've done a mix of the clay & camel and medium wood tones. </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-2473996583377882902019-09-09T13:16:00.003-04:002019-09-09T13:16:32.866-04:00Living Room Change UpIs anyone else wishing fall to get here already?! It's my favorite time of year. Yes I love the lake, and the beach, the boat, swimming, all the things that come with summer. But FALL is by far my favorite. Comfortable clothes, the weather rocks, the things to do, the COZINESS! All of it! Anyway, I haven't full on decorated for fall because, hello, it's still 100 degrees here! Arg. I'm over summer, can you tell? <br />
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We recently changed up a few things in the living room and kitchen, because that's what I do! Aint nothing safe around here. :) I've taken it back to warmer tones.<br />
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One thing that helped warm it up was by adding brick to the fireplace. Before it was a dark black hole. I love this brick from Home Depot! We added a wall of brick to the kitchen as well. </div>
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My dad helped me on this project. By helped I meant did 99 percent of it. I glued pieces down, but he was the real know-how expert. I did arrange the color patterns. And cleaned the grout. Does that count? </div>
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And I love this new view from our front door. So welcoming to see that brick looking through! </div>
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Back to the living room. I rearranged the furniture a little. By pulling out the couch from the wall and turning the gray chairs at an angle, I think the room just feels a bit more open and adds for a better "conversation" area. If that makes sense. Before it felt very office waiting room-like. </div>
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I swapped out the wool patterned tribal rug for a simple natural rug in a larger size. Previously we had a 9x12, and it just didn't house the furniture the way I wanted it to. This one is a 10x14. I like for at least the front legs of furniture to be touching the area rug if at all possible. </div>
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I swapped out the navy baskets for natural ones, continuing that texture and color scheme. This is where my kids keep their toys that are downstairs. </div>
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And I hope you weren't attached to the spots, because they gone :) HA! It's only paint. Live a little. </div>
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I am not sure what this color is. I mixed together two paint samples I had (SW Silvermist and SW Grounded) and this is how that combo looks. </div>
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Welcome to our summery living room, now that it's almost fall. Better late than never! A lot of this has changed already because that's what I do - but here's a look at our living space as it was with summer decor. </div>
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Our house is open floor plan and doesn't really have a true "foyer", even so I like to carve out a little special place at the entry way on any project that is inviting and includes a place to drop keys and purses if need be. </div>
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I recently finished off our black ceiling fan in gray and gold to tie into the rest of the decor. I'll find some time to post on that later. We've also changed up the fireplace and added brick to the heart and surround. It made a huge difference! More on that later. </div>
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I like to use 18th century wherever I can in a space. Especially if I'm doing a "farmhouse" look with a lot of neutrals and rustic elements, an 18th century piece or some sort of antique with curves lends to the "pretty" in a room among all the rustic, textural elements. It also keeps a space from going too flat. I think a nod to traditional is always a good idea. Even in a modern surrounding, a piece like that can keep the look from feeling too "sterile" and makes it feel more collected. </div>
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I've sold this rug, so that's changed. I've put away the yellow rainbow tassel pillows for fall, and I've updated our lamp shades. More on that later! </div>
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The Thibaut Eastwood wallpaper is my favorite element in this room. </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-77271476637821809352019-06-18T14:08:00.003-04:002019-06-18T14:08:56.713-04:00Living Room in Performance NeutralsHappy Tuesday! Two blog posts in one week, who the heck am I? 2010 Ashley. Ha.<br />
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The Houston House carries CR Laine for custom upholstery. Amazing quality, beautiful pieces, plenty of fabrics to choose from, plus it's all made right here in the USA. Hot dog.<br />
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My most recently completed living room using CR Laine was for a busy working family of 4, soon to be 5!<br />
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My client and I started with updating her bookshelves. I added a pretty seamist fine sisal wallpaper from Thibaut to the backs of the shelves. It added both color and texture to backdrop the frames and decor.<br />
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Then the fun part, sourcing the furniture and selecting fabrics! I wanted to incorporate some of the pretty colors in her marble countertops and fireplace (hence the wallpaper color!) and she was good with that.. so off we went!<br />
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We carried on with the color into custom throw pillows, and opted for all performance fabrics on the sofa, swivel chairs and ottoman.<br />
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Gray is thibaut in self welt, spotted is Cr Laine with a contrast welt in Thibaut essex velvet.<br />
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CR Laine's premium driftwood leg finish on the Carter Sofa with gray tape band on back pillows. I mean I just die. </div>
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CR Laine's Grace swivel chairs</div>
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To maximize space and usability, I had a custom waterfall ottoman table made on casters. That way it can be used as a coffee table over top the ottoman, or pushed out the way when people want to sit or rest their feet on the ottoman. It can also double as a tv tray or table for the kids.<br />
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The ottoman is via Cr Laine, the Haddonfield in a Thibaut performance fabric.<br />
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And voila this room is done :)<br />
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Furniture: CR LAINE<br />
Wallpaper: Thibaut<br />
Fabrics: CR LAINE & Thibaut<br />
Ottoman Table: local, custom build JBodie<br />
Rug: Safavieh<br />
<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-31732745068787321452019-06-17T12:48:00.002-04:002019-06-17T12:48:18.004-04:00Lake Murray Custom BuildSeems like forever since I've done any design posts on here. Life is crazy! I've been working on this house the past year and the clients just moved in! Hooray. It was a fun project to be part of.<br />
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The soaring ceilings in this house called for some large dramatic lighting, so we ran with it. It was my clients request to have pendant lights/sconces in most of the bathrooms which I LOVE and it turned out really great! <br />
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I'm decorating the living room shelves this week. Two black and white ticking stripe chairs are being made now for the living room. Lamps/ end tables/ coffee tables still to come. The master bedroom we've ordered most of the bedding and just waiting on it to come in.<br />
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The lovely gals at Martha & Ash are making window treatments for this beautiful windows. A simple linen panel in the color oyster with french return iron rods. Going to be so pretty!!!<br />
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Once everything is done I'll get some good pictures and share. This house is AHHHMAZING. When can I move in? :)<br />
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Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-18495352593287015442019-05-20T09:59:00.003-04:002019-05-20T09:59:49.331-04:00Birthday CelebrationsWay back in February, we celebrated a bunch of birthdays! My dad, niece, mom, and Mae Caroline all have early year birthdays (two January, one February, one March). My brother's gang came up in February for a weekend and I had cakes made for each of them. Too cute! If you are local the Southern Gourmet always does the best job.<br />
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My dad is a retired builder, so he got the builder cake...<br />
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My mom is retired CSI... so she got the police cake...<br />
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Mae Mae is peppa obsessed.....<br />
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I can't believe how fast time has flown since then. I have been meaning to sit down and write Mae Mae a birthday letter, and just haven't done it yet. Oops. Maybe this week I can get all caught up :)<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-36409060705616206782019-01-09T10:42:00.002-05:002019-01-09T10:42:40.602-05:00End of 2018!Thanksgiving, a Savannah wedding, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day felt like one big flash. And here we are in 2019. How does that happen so quickly? Every year it feels faster and faster. I hate that. Time keeps on slipping, slipping...<br />
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We did our annual trip to Bluffton for Thanksgiving to see my family. It's always a fun day filled with too much food! We were missing a few this year, but the kids all had a ball. Thanksgiving will always be my favorite holiday. So many great memories with my mom's side of the family. We have always done turkey day with them as far back as I can remember. It used to be that we all spent the night at my aunt and uncle's in Hilton Head. There would be sleeping bags EVERYWHERE considering there are so many of us. It was always a blast! Now all of us first-cousins have our own kids and the second wave has begun. :)<br />
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Fast forward to December, we went to Savannah for my friend Mary Sue's wedding. Her daughter, Emma, and my oldest, Evans, were in preschool together when we lived in Savannah. From the time they were babies (I think Emma had just turned 1 and Evans was 10 months) until we moved to SC when Evans was 3. BEST FRIENDS. It is so great to watch their little friendships develop and grow. They are kindred spirits. We took Evans to the wedding with us so that she and Emma could see each other. Oh my goodness, heart so full! We also celebrated Evans's 5th birthday while in Savannah. Mermaid cake, of course. I also had mermaid cookies made for her class. If you are local- The Southern Gourmet all the way!<br />
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Over Christmas break, Hubby had surgery to repair a hernia. He was laid up in bed for a week but now is more mobile thankfully. He can't lift anything for 6 weeks (3 more weeks to go), including the kiddos. Not ideal but totally manageable. Can't wait til he is back to his normal self though! I'm tired of taking the trash out. HAHAHA.<br />
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Also over Christmas break, the girls had RSV. UGh. Evans bounced back fast but MC was sick for a week with a fever. Boo. She felt a little bit better on Christmas day so we went to my mom's Christmas lunch. She was not her normal jovial self but didn't have the fever anymore, so we made the most of it. Lunch was delicious! Hubby's bbq buddy had sent us a brisket so we heated that up and it was to die. I made mac and cheese, and the family brought the rest of the sides, desserts, etc.<br />
A fun and filling day!<br />
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We celebrated Christmas a week later at our house with Hubby's family. Overnight french toast, blueberry sausage balls, bacon, eggs, grits yummy!<br />
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For New Year's Eve, we went to a friends house for dinner, drinks, and games. We were home by 1AM but I'm very proud of myself for actually staying awake for the ball drop. That's out of the norm for me :)<br />
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I hope 2019 is off to a great start for everyone! Happy New Year!<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-8410968303962464492019-01-04T15:51:00.005-05:002019-01-04T15:51:45.155-05:00SAN DIEGO! I do realize it's 2019 and January, oops!!!<br />
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Two months ago we went to CALIFORNIA! Hubby had a Young Life conference for work in SAN DIEGO, so of course when the wives were invited, I jumped at the chance to go! California is not really what I had picture, so "mountainy" (my made up word during that week). I guess I'm just a southern girl used to flat coastal landscapes. HA! I couldn't believe how hilly and cliffy it was out there. Hubby liked to point out that's why it's called "Hills". Duh. I don't get out much, people.<br />
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Gorgeous resort where we stayed! The Rancho Bernardo Inn & Spa. Go to the spa if you stay here, you won't be disappointed. Highlight of my stay for sure!<br />
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We escaped out to Coronado one day for shopping and sight seeing. So fun. We went to the Hotel Del and shopped around town. Ate lunch at Bistro D'Asia and had the best sesame chicken OF MY LIFE.<br />
Also discovered that the Hotel Del is now a Hilton property, so you can bet we'll be back for a stay!<br />
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One night we went out to the La Jolla area and ate at George's at the Cove. Our table was overlooking the ocean and service was outstanding. Heaters, of course, because it was chilly at night right off the ocean. BUT- They also brought around blankets for their dining guests. I mean have you ever? Maybe this isn't as impressive to some, but again I don't get out much. And the FOOD. Holy moly. We were talking about this meal for weeks. If you get the chance, GO!!!<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-19824175944743463462018-12-21T11:35:00.002-05:002018-12-21T11:35:06.648-05:00HalloweenOnly two months late , HA! I handed out candy at the kids' school this year. It's a fun event for all the kids to trick or treat and see the parents and teachers in costumes! We carved pumpkins, watched Vampirina on a loop, and trick or treated with neighbors. A fun October!<br />
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Ready for school trick or treating. Mae Mae the fairy, Evans is the princess bride, and obviously I'm living my best life. </div>
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Ready for their Halloween party at school!</div>
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And trick or treating in the neighborhood! Mae Mae got the hang of it this year! </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-39582678563760167572018-12-20T12:34:00.004-05:002018-12-20T12:37:07.983-05:00Cookie Swap 2018I have so much to catch up on here on the blog- from trips to events to the kiddos, etc. Let's start with the cookie swap I went to at the beginning of the month!<br />
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My client Tami invited me to her famous cookie swap and of course I said YES! I should preface this that I agreed to come BEFORE hearing the rules.... HA!!!!<br />
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It was her 29th year hosting the swap, and these ladies are serious about these cookies, I tell ya! She went over the rules with me- NO no-bakes, no bars, no bark, no pudding, no cake mix, no brownies, no blondies, MUST BE FROM SCRATCH. MUST BE A COOKIE!<br />
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OK. Gulp....<br />
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No pressure! HA!<br />
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She has each guest bring cookies in a container, with the cookie name, date, and your name, along with a decorative 8 1/2 x 11 of the cookie recipe. Most people do a theme for their cookie, so I went with coffee since I drink so much of it.<br />
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I searched the internet for coffee cookies and came up with cappuccino cookies. These were the only ones that didn't look like a coffee cake (eh hem, see rules above, NO CAKE, must be a cookie!!) and actually sounded yummy to me. And they have coffee right in the cookie, so I knew it had to be good.<br />
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For the container I continued with the theme and served the cookies in to-go cups with coffee beans in the bottom. We were to make 17 containers with 4 cookies in each, and then a tasting tray with 6 cookies. That's a lot of baking, but I survived!<br />
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All of the cookies at the swap were so yummy, and the themes people came up with! Holy moly! A lot of the attendees were teachers like my client, and you know teachers do not mess around when it comes to a party! <br />
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Thanks, Tami, for inviting me. So much fun!!! </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-31909605801073472962018-12-19T10:39:00.002-05:002018-12-19T10:43:59.216-05:00Christmas Designs 2018 & Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A few pictures from holiday decorating season 2018! It was my busiest holiday season yet and at the end of it, I was exhausted! But how much fun!!!</div>
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I squeezed in 8 families within two weeks of work to bring together several trees, exteriors, tablescapes, mantles to boot! And somehow got my own house done, too. Next year I plan to start earlier in November to be able to help more families. But until then, a look at this year! </div>
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My dining room this year in peach, coral, copper and gold </div>
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Our Christmas Card this year we took ourselves in our backyard with my cameras self timer. Last minute and late to mail, but hey, we did it!! </div>
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I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with family and friends. I am taking TWO weeks off from design to love on my babies (and let's be honest, try not to go insane). Hubby recently had surgery so I am caring for him during his recovery as well. </div>
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Thank you to all of my wonderful clients for making 2018 a great year. Without you guys this little dream of mine "The Houston House" would not be possible. </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-35223869402875506532018-12-13T15:52:00.003-05:002018-12-13T15:52:21.140-05:00Dear Evans (5!)Dear Evans,<br />
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WOW! You turned FIVE today. How five years have gone by I do not know. Some days it feels like 15 years, other days 5 minutes. All the while, time has gone by and you are a year older. No longer a toddler, but now a little girl. You keep saying you will just stay at five and don't need to get older or move out, or go to college. You want to stay here at home with Mama and Daddy. You say you won't get married, but that if you should one day, don't worry- it'll be to Daddy and we can all just share a room. You'll even help with dishes! Now of course I know that won't be the case. Each day your curiosity and awareness of the big world grows (just like your shoe size. How DO I keep up with your shoe size, girl. I should own stock in Keds at this point). I'm excited to see what this new year brings for you.<br />
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You'll be starting KINDERGARTEN this year! This year in your 4k class it's all about getting you "Kindergarten Ready". Kindergarten Ready? For me, all I can think is kindergarten- <i>already</i>? I know there are five candles on your birthday cake, I know that, but weren't there just a minute ago only 1 or 2?<br />
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How are we here?<br />
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What happened?<br />
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Kindergarten Ready. <br />
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I have to give credit to the teachers at your school, because you are definitely ready. You've learned how to identify all of your letters, you can write most of them now, and you've even started reading and spotting words! Incredible. You love to draw. You've memorized your birthday of course, which you've been asking about since back in July - is it December 13th yet?? You know your address, your parents' names, your numbers, and you now count up to 30. Wow. You are definitely ready, my girl.<br />
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Yet, I can't help but wonder... who is preparing the mamas for this big change? Who is making sure mama is ready to share you with the world? That mama is ready to give up playing hooky just because we feel like having a day at the park, or a late breakfast? That mama is prepared for the bus riding, and the car pooling, and the school projecting, and the home working, and all the things?<br />
(And God, forbid, the bullying. I hope and pray everyday that you would have a kind heart towards others and others towards you).<br />
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Who makes sure Mama is Kindergarten Ready?<br />
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I don't have that answer. But, I'll tell you, I don't feel ready. In my mind I still see you as a baby in that swing, hollering your head off and not sleeping. Just wanting your mama. And isn't it funny to be longing for those days now? Those days I thought I'd never survive. <br />
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I asked you today if you wanted me to pick you up early so that we could have some one on one time and do something fun for your birthday. Your response- "no, I think I want to celebrate with my friends". I laughed, but at the same time I thought "and so it begins".<br />
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You really are growing up. Whether I'm ready, or not. <br />
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Love you always,<br />
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Mama.<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-67499641552786545342018-11-08T13:22:00.001-05:002018-11-08T13:22:06.778-05:00Design Work LatelyWhat a year it has been. I am, like always, so far behind on this blog. I thought about letting it go... but gosh I'm just not quite ready! I'll do better next year prioritizing documenting our little lives and this business of mine. Pinky swear so hold me to it :)<br />
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Here's look at some of the design work I've done over the past year. I am grateful, grateful, grateful for all of my wonderful clients that have trusted me with their homes. It has been the busiest year to date for my business, and for that I just say THANK YOU!!!!!<br />
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And an exterior renovation. Different paint choices and the addition of a metal awning at the front entrance totally transformed this home. The brick looks brand new! Amazing what a few color choices can do! </div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-6199843199895171982018-07-16T20:56:00.005-04:002018-07-16T20:56:53.240-04:00Happy Anniversary!Cheers to NINE years! (a month ago)<br />
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For our anniversary this year, we went to Cola's for dinner. We hadn't been there yet and had been wanting to try it out since so many people raved about the place. And they were right, it's so so good! The service was great, too. We got a table next to the windows overlooking Assembly St. We ate way too much, but I regret none of it. HA!<br />
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After dinner we went to the Lace House (where we got married) for a stroll (and to walk off some of that food). We hadn't been back through the gardens in years. It is still just as pretty as ever. It was fun to reminisce that day. Especially since this time it was not one-thousand degrees in full sun :)<br />
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I am thankful for a husband that works hard for his family and is always wanting what's best for us. I'm also thankful for his fried egg sandwiches, his cheeseburgers, his BBQ, his steaks... the list goes on and on. Ladies, marry a man that knows his way around the kitchen because then you'll never have to. HA!<br />
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He drives me crazy, but I'd be crazy without him :) I'd marry him all over again. Even if he does wear that tiger orange.<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-41202010231556687042018-07-06T16:19:00.003-04:002018-07-06T16:24:50.116-04:00Girls' RoomIt's almost that time- goodbye to the crib foreverrrrrrrrrr. (My mom is somewhere reading this and crying). I am taking my time moving Mae Caroline over to a bed. I'm just not QUITE ready. Although I'm SO ready to be done with diapers. Oooh. There are some baby things I just don't want to hang onto.<br />
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We switched Evans over at 20 months with no problems or drama. She loved her twin bed from day one. I just have a feeling that MC will be different, because she's been different about everything it seems :) I can see her getting up a thousand times, trying to get into bed with Evans, getting up to play with her toys, etc. etc. etc. But, I know if I want to potty train her, that is going to come with her being able to get out of bed on her own when she's gotta go.<br />
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All of that, and she's almost 2.5. I mean. It's time, right? Although I know lots of people who kept cribs to 4 and 5 years old. My kids are tall though, so that can't happen here. Plus, I get too excited and ready for these big milestones to occur.<br />
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Maybe in the next 6 months I'll pull it together? HA!<br />
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In any event, I can't wait to do double twins in the room! I've always wanted to do this. The girls have shared a room since we lived in Savannah. They started sharing last April I think, I'd have to go back and look. But they LOVE it so much. One cannot sleep without the other. It's adorable really.<br />
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I already have all the bedding (thanks to a Ballard sale at the Roswell outlet last year, I racked up two sets of twin quilts, euros and sheets). And of course Evans has her bed. All we'll need to get is another PB Kids Belden bed and maybe a nightstand to go in between the beds.<br />
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I'd also love to put something like this wallpaper by Modified Tot in the dormer window areas of their room (which is where the princess dress up area and their play kitchen area are set up)... but I'll never be able to convince the hubs. Unless of course I hung it myself....<br />
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I ordered this rug from RUGS USA (55% off sale going on right now!). Their room is carpeted, but the carpet is boring to me. I need some color.<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-75892886844313157422018-07-05T19:31:00.002-04:002018-07-05T19:31:42.239-04:00The Crawfords VisitMy cousins Stacy & Stephen and their kiddos came to town last weekend! We hadn't seen them since Thanksgiving. Toooooo long. We had the best time catching up, letting the kids play, and enjoying the lake. Lots of boat rides, tubing, floating, swimming, etc.<br />
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Friday we went out as soon as they got into town. We found a quiet cove and swam and floated for a few hours before a thunderstorm rolled up.<br />
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Saturday AM was more time in the sun! My mom was nice enough to watch Mae Caroline for the day so the big kids could have fun tubing. They loved it, but I think Stacy liked it the most. HA!<br />
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That night my mom kept all the kids and the adults went out to dinner. We went to Bourbon and it did not disappoint! Hubs and I have been wanting to go for a while now, but it's always a crazy wait. Somehow we walked RIGHT IN on Saturday night at 7:15. And got a booth by the window. The Crawfords must have slipped someone a large bill.<br />
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That night we were all exhausted from the lake etc. and were all in bed by 11 :) Cheers to a fabulous time with family!!<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-62566918938043891282018-06-20T16:08:00.001-04:002018-06-20T16:08:24.397-04:00Charleston TripA few weeks ago we took the girls to Charleston, their first time! It was last minute, but we wanted to do a family vacation and what better place than our most favorite place?<br />
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We headed down on Friday and first thing stopped at The Citadel, hubs' alma mater. The parade deck was the perfect place to let the girls out and burn off some energy from the car trip. They loved it. Of course we also stopped in the gift shop for little prizes since the kids had been such good little travelers.<br />
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We then ate at one of our favorite places on Mount Pleasant, and totally kid friendly. Paige's Okra Grill. OMG. So good every single time!<br />
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After that we checked into the hotel. This was ALSO the girls first time staying in a hotel room. My oldest was hilarious, "we live here now?" :) She thought it was so neat that it had a little fridge and a potty "just for us". Ha ha. The kids shared the living room area which had a pull out sofa bed, and they did great. Once we got unpacked we headed straight for the beach!<br />
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Hubby is a life member with The Citadel Alumni Club, so we have access to the beach club on Isle of Palms, which was AMAZING! Not to have to fight to find parking in the public beach area, and not to have to fight beach access either... awesome. Plus we could use the beach house's restrooms, and there are SNACKS. Yes. Not sure why we didn't sign up for this a long time ago. Probably wasn't as a big a deal before kiddos. I can't remember that far back. HA.<br />
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The kids were worn out from a day of no naps and travel and beach, so we watched a movie in the hotel room and crashed Friday night.<br />
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Saturday morning we took them to the aquarium. Evans got up the courage to feed the stingrays. I was surprised she wanted to do that. I was like- no thank you. Ewwww. The SC Aquarium is amazing, but our youngest got kind of bored with it. From there we drove down to the battery and did a little sight seeing. Then it was back to the beach!<br />
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Saturday night we had a babysitter come to our hotel room and keep the girls so we could have a date night together in Charleston. I asked a friend that lives in Mt. P for suggestions and she sent me a list of people to contact. Our sitter was awesome! She sent us this picture of the girls looking at the rainbow outside the hotel room. They colored and ate snacks the whole time we were gone, ha!<br />
Hubs and I had dinner reservations at one of those fancy smancy restaurants down town, but last minute we decided to cancel those and go to Home Team BBQ because that's just more our speed. It was fun to have some one on one time. It was also fun having a game changer or two :)<br />
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Sunday we went into downtown and walked around King Street and though the market. A lady in the market was making jewelry, so naturally Evans had to stop. She found a bracelet she loved but it was an adult size. The nice woman sized it down to fit her perfectly. I thought that was so sweet. Evans LOVED it and wears the bracelet daily.<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-15652352070306860432018-06-05T10:23:00.001-04:002018-06-05T10:23:24.494-04:00Bamboo BlindsI had this post all written up and never posted it, oops! :) We installed bamboo shades in our living and dining room a few months ago. These are from Overstock! Our living room is a lot of tone-on-tone gray on gray, so I like to add some texture in where I can.<br />
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Happy Tuesday friends!<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-62657845789328753012018-05-31T11:04:00.001-04:002018-05-31T11:04:12.143-04:00Our Balcony With all the rain we've had lately, it's a miracle I'm able to share pictures of this space at all! Yesterday the rain finally cleared up a bit, and I got our upstairs porch put together. It's the balcony right off of our guest room, and it sat sad and empty. I always pictured having coffee out here, and eventually turning the guest room into my office with a daybed or something to that effect.<br />
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Evans refers to it at the princess porch. I think it's because all the Disney movies, the castles have some sort of balcony. She's too funny.<br />
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-60992688375153776132018-04-09T14:15:00.002-04:002018-04-09T14:15:31.172-04:00Spring Break & Life LatelySpring break was last week, here's a little recap. Also known as the photo dump and what we've been up to the past couple weeks, rolled into one post :)<br />
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At the last minute, we decided to stay home for Easter due to the stomach bug. Boooo. By Easter Sunday, everyone felt great, so we hosted Easter lunch last minute after church. My parents and Hubs' came, along with Hubs' grandmama Boofie. We ate too much, but tried to walk it off with a stroll down to the lake and the playground with the kiddos.<br />
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The kids had egg hunts at church and loved it! </div>
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Our Easter table</div>
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Hubs and I both took off work for spring break since the kids would be at home. It was AWESOME! Monday we decided to hire a babysitter. The weather was beautiful and we were itching to take the boat out just the adults. We spent almost 3 hours cruising around. I got sunburned. Worth it.</div>
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We took the girls and Papa and Dma out on Tuesday, and ended up having dinner at Liberty and watching the sunset. I cannot wait for summer!!! </div>
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We had nice weather again on Friday... so we went on the lake again. Have to take advantage of the nice days when they pop up! Our friends Holly and Judy were in town, so they came and brought baby Landry (Hubs' goddaughter). We love this family so much!</div>
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<br />Ashley @ The Houston Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416470428507894001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894329653625283030.post-13307891287852768632018-03-29T13:13:00.001-04:002018-03-29T13:13:03.939-04:00Powder RoomOur powder room is done! Well, done for this budget anyways. :) We are dealing with the stomach bug/flu/ general nastiness here. Fitting I'd be sharing a bathroom this week?!<br />
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Basket hung on the wall using nails, it houses our toilet paper and extra towels (also at a height our oldest toddler can reach to dry her hands!)</div>
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My favorite part of this room is this art by my oldest daughter. I LOVE IT! She's so creative. I gave her a canvas and got out all of her art supplies: markers, chalk, crayons, watercolor, colored pencils, dry erase, etc etc. She had a ball creating the different layers and patterns. She says it is her and her daddy swimming in Lake Murray. I just love it!!</div>
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I helped her add some gold around the edges using rub and buff (and gloves, don't worry!) </div>
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Can you see it? That's Daddy.</div>
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That's Evans swimming.</div>
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And that's it! Pray our little family gets well soon! Poor Mae Mae is still feeling puny.</div>
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