Weekly Roundup
/Nursery inspiration, a kitchen update, collecting vs decorating, a lot has changed in a year, what not to donate, a washing machine PSA, what Iβm baking this weekend, and support for Palestine.
Read MoreNursery inspiration, a kitchen update, collecting vs decorating, a lot has changed in a year, what not to donate, a washing machine PSA, what Iβm baking this weekend, and support for Palestine.
Read MoreMixing blues, having the blues, a mystery order, restoring tombstones, the beauty of fixing things, fighting the climate crisis with white paint, tile paintings, a lampshade trick, strangers connecting over a couch, the mop I canβt recommend enough, a bird PSA, fresh art to buy, a sweater set for baby, my monthly playlist, and more!
Read MoreA stunning bathroom design, a genius IKEA closet hack, a virtual old house tour, simulations, foraging videos, a reminder to check your indoor air quality, a cheap but life-saving gizmo, lead and house painting, prepping for the summer, and my favorite outdoor activity.
Read MorePurple woodwork, what to actually talk about before a baby, a Motherβs Day gift suggestion, two room makeovers by two of my favorite people, the most handmade unique dresses ever, how to think of someoneβs Instagram page, what I see myself in all summer long, I made a big change, a dramatic kitchen feature, an Earth Month reminder, and energy justice.
Read MoreA one-woman two-house makeover, NPR host names, links to everything on my custom plate rack, the love of a simple garage tool, Photoshop trolling, how to mend everything, a chore jacket on sale, how to help folks get vaccinated, a new podcast on parenting and psychology, and my March playlist.
Read MoreThe most thrilling thing to happen to me in a loooong time, shirts in support of science, if you think good design is expensive, a cool art subscription giveaway, Erinβs bathroom makeover, an appreciation for painters, insect wall art, a guide on gathering, tips on shopping FB marketplace, and somehow I relate to John Mayer.
Read MoreThe new design book I want, a kitchen update and a kitchen overhaul, unnecessary saxophone, drone meets a bowling alley, kit patterns for baby, a recap of my marble countertops, the value of women economically, what gave us a good laugh, a medical PSA, and a baby announcement.
Read MoreA thank you for the love, energy justice, expanding pants, a curved hood vent DIY, a PSA for air mattress owners, kitchen tiles Iβm gushing over, a video that gave me a chuckle, my favorite water glasses, my February playlist, and more.
Read MoreWizardry (or rather, crazy hard work) from Stephen and David, the one item I canβt believe I waited this long to buy, a charming playroom, ways to help Texas, a reminder to stock your emergency kit, a quote about homes that I want printed and hung on my wall, finding a countertop thatβs safe for the environment, a fantastic movie and great show to watch, and a request to come to your house.
Read MoreA new (old) rug, one of only a few skincare items I swear by, how you can get custom advice from design pros, the history of homes and health, sustainable investing, a springtime dress, a movie screening to tune into this weekend, non-cheesy Valentineβs artwork, and standing up to discrimination by eating dumplings.
Read MoreThe things on my mind this week including the exit of 45 and the work yet to do, an earthy-hued renovation, a vaccine infodemiologist, enneagram pencils, how Iβm managing my dust mite allergy, mutual aid, a podcast on waste, and more!
Read MoreMy favorite bathroom, a new art book, doctors and infectious disease researchers to follow on Instagram, an eclectic video home tour, housing concerns in 2020/2021, a rescued and restored couch, finding a βgood death,β shifted perspectives on climate change resolution through farming, and my November playlist.
Read MoreHammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things Iβve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
Where Iβve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I donβt need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, whatβs killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.
If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you donβt, well, maybe scroll through and youβll be converted? Or not? Either way, hereβs the reveal of a bathroom addition thatβs finally here - after a whole three years of construction.
My baby is two! Timeβs flyingβ¦ we wish we could slow down these yearsβ¦ I canβt believe sheβs twoβ¦ and all those other clichΓ© things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.
What Iβm binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.
I have such love for my historic house, but Iβve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.
The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots oβ photos.
Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snailβs pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.
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What Iβve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows weβre enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege Iβm reminded of daily.