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After all of our trips to visit friends in Park City, Utah, we always make time to visit our favorite hat store, Burns Cowboy Shop. The hats can be custom made to you in store and the decor is beyond inspiring. With that being said, I decided to make our own Burns Cowboy Shop inspired hat wall since our collection seems to have no end to growing in sight. If you are ever in Park City or Salina, Utah and get the chance to pop in, I highly recommend it, you will not be disappointed.
The Inspiration-Burns 1876
My Hat Wall
Obviously nothing compares to the real deal at Burns, but having my hats on display as the work of art that they are is better than anything I could ask for!
Walnut Pegs
This might be one of the easiest, but prettiest projects ever! All I used was the same wall pegs you’ve seen in my laundry room! I wanted to hook to also be aesthetically pleasing even with a hat removed because believe it or not we actually do wear all of these! The walnut hook is not only gorgeous to look at, it has a nice sturdy thickness to it so you don’t have to worry about any damage to your hat.
Hat Sources
My hats have all been collected over the years from various hat makers & all different price ranges. Here are some of my favorites!
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]]>The inspiration behind this room came from our collections of both bourbon & vinyl. It’s a place where we can escape to decompress with the sounds of Sinatra, or just truly unwind from the day with a glass of our favorite bourbon.
Our Record Player
I came across this record player after I discovered that the cheap one I was using was doing more harm than good. As a novice listener I didn’t want to break the bank, but still get something that would produce amazing sound quality without damaging my records. The most important thing I learned in my research is you want your records to spin on a plate that is at least as big as your record. With the players that only offer support in the middle, your record can warp causing skipping or even worse, scratching. Another important thing I was looking for something with modern technology such as bluetooth capabilities. When paired with my Marshall speaker, the sound quality in this room is amazing!
From Day
Whether it’s starting my day with my morning coffee…
To Night
Or ending my day with a glass of bourbon… this room is my sanctuary.
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A place for everything & everything in its place. Y’all know how much I love organizing & I love sharing any helpful tips along the way. Most recently I’ve been tackling the kitchen cabinet spaces. After moving and seeing how much stuff I had accumulated over the years only to be stuffed away in closets, it really motivated me to adopt a new way of living, clutter free. If I can’t see it when I open the closet, or cabinet in this case, I probably won’t use it & will ultimately forget its there. I started slowly, with a junk drawer, then worked my way through the fridge & onto the pantry, eventually my own closet, and then the kitchen. Don’t overwhelm yourself thinking of your whole home needing to be organized all at once, start small! This kitchen cabinet organizing would be the perfect way to jump in!
What I used
Command Strips are my best friend & I use them everywhere. Here I used clear strip hooks along with a cabinet bumper to keep the spoons & cups from hitting the cabinet each time its opened & closed.I then lined them up in order for quick & easy access. I also couldn’t resist adding this cute little sign from Target! So much more functional & pretty!
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Dress stewart tartan rug from ruggable
During the hustle & bustle of the holidays, having a washable rug is a gift in itself! Even (if not especially) if your only guests this year are 5 little puppers! I’ve been replacing all of my rugs with Ruggable rugs for a while now. They are a total game changer & a must have for pet parents in my opinion! The fact that they make holiday rugs is just an added bonus!! I have a little shih tzu “marker” who occasionally has to remind everyone who is in charge around here with a little lift of a leg (insert eye roll). Between dirty paws, accidental spills, and everyday messes, being able to toss this bad boy in the wash helps me sleep at night.
You can use my code: ASHLEYNICOLE10 to make your Ruggable holiday dreams come to life too!!
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Choosing one of the gorgeous Crystorama chandeliers seems like it would be the easiest part of the design… until it actually comes down to making the decision! Lighting is one of the most important pieces in the room. I like to think of it as the jewelry, it not only sets the tone but also makes a statement while providing a beautiful & functional way to light up your home. Thankfully, with your help on my Instagram poll & my amazing friends at Crystorama, we made the best decision ever! I love ALL things that sparkle, so your help was much appreciated during this entire process. I would probably still be debating without you guys!! If you weren’t a part of the poll, I’ll fill you in on the options we had so you can see just how hard this decision was!
The Options
Deciding to partner with Crystorama was the easy part, choosing one of their gorgeous chandeliers was definitely the hard part. They offer some of the most beautiful & unique chandeliers I have seen on the market, not to mention gorgeous designer-curated pieces from both Libby Langdon & Brian Patrick Flynn. The team at Crystorama was there every step of the way from sizing to waiting on pins and needles with me as you guys chose the final result! It was SUCH a fun process including you guys and putting the decision in your hands! After weeks of narrowing it down to 2
Option 1 The Hampton
Option 2 The Mercer
The Final Decision
In the end, it was neck and neck and you all ultimately ended up choosing the Mercer!!
As you can see… EVERYONE APPROVES and it is absolutely perfect!!
The Details
Dazzling with faceted cut crystal, the Mercer Collection sparkles from all angles. Especially if viewed from the bottom, the unique design forms a stunning metal floral design.
The opulent crystal paired with Olde Silver metal work allows this chandelier to bring luxurious appeal to a variety of spaces. This showstopper creates a captivating focal point of dripping crystal as though they are frozen icicles.
The Perfect Final Touch
Between your help & the gorgeous
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Mercer Collection Chandelier by Crystorama
Looking to learn more about the building process & the before & after? Visit my Master Closet post to see all of the details!
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My master bedroom before & after might be one of my favorite rooms yet!! When purchasing our new home the thought of a 2 story master was a bit intimidating! I mean I’ve never even seen a 2 story master before! The room was so large and open it was hard to feel at home in here, however, after playing around with several different ideas I finally found a way to ground the room & create a retreat to relax in at the end of the day.
Master Bedroom Before
Here are a few pics to show you our first views of this space.
Post Paint
As You guys may remember from my previous post on my black fireplace makeover, I had my entire home painted Precious Pearls white by Dunn Edwards and all of my banisters and doors Black by Dunn Edwards before moving in. While these colors are GORGEOUS the home needed some warming up with wood tones (unlike these red tones) and some pops of color to really make it start feeling like our space.
Grounding the Room
With the tall ceilings and an opera house acoustic vibe in here, I was eager to get started on this space. Enter BOARD & BATTEN. Not only does it add a touch of character, I wouldn’t need to rent scaffolding to reach the actual ceilings in here. Instead, I created my own “ceiling” giving the illusion of a normal sized master bedroom & grounding the room.
Final Details
I still have a few finishing details to add in here such as the perfect chandelier that I’m still on the hunt for and a wallpaper installation on the staircase but I wanted to share with you guys the progress thus far! As for the upstairs portion…well that’s going to be my MASTER CLOSET!!! To say I’m excited about that space is an understatement!! It’s going to be a mix of closet, office, dressing room, and work out area! There is a ton of space up there & I’ll be documenting every step of the way, however, it is going to be on the back burner until my kitchen remodel is done. Hope you guys are loving this room as much as I am & I’ll link some sources for you guys below!!
Master Bedroom Sources
Paint Colors:
- Wall Color-Precious Pearls by Dunn Edwards
- Door Color-Black by Dunn Edwards
- Board & Batten-Salamander by Benjamin Moore
Window Treatments:
- Custom made by my mama & my favorite part of the room! Luxe Flannel Prints from Joann Fabrics in Gray Heather Plaid Luxe
Dresser & Nightstands:
- Ikea Hemnes Dresser
- Ikea Malm 3 Drawer Chest
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Yes way rosé! I’m sharing my favorite go-to summer cocktail & how to throw together a quick & easy summer bar cart. Memorial Day Weekend always marks the unofficial start of summer and I’m more than ready for BBQ’s, warm summer nights, and family vacations & my summer sangria is perfect for all of those occasions! So grab a glass and let’s bring on summer!
Bar Cart Styling
You already know I love a good bar cart and they can serve so many purposes besides being only for liquor display! I actually use them all over my home for other pretty storage solutions as well as their intended use of an actual bar cart. For this event, I put together a quick way to style a no fuss, yet stylish bar cart perfect for any summer soirée!
Essential items on our sangria bar cart
- Beverage Server
- Cake stand
- Cocktail Napkins
- Straws or stir sticks
- Garnish plate
- Glassware
- Corkscrew
- Extra bottles of rosé
- Flowers
I started with my naked bar and added some hanging glassware, a cake stand, and my beverage dispenser. You want to get the functional items on first and save the decor for the end. Next, I added my stemless glassware, adding a cocktail napkin under each one to not only add some fun color to the cart but also to make it easy on guests before they are in search of a napkin. I next added a stemless wine glass to act as a straw holder, my garnish plate, an extra pitcher, and even more wine! I even threw a little jigger in there in case anyone needed to add a little extra punch of strawberry lemonade vodka to their sangria. Lastly, I added florals, mine are faux because I have a black thumb and can’t even be trusted to keep a bouquet alive, however, I am working on this skill! I also added some hanging greens which I love adding to all of my designs because they just create this whimsical feeling I can’t get enough of. Also faux, and courtesy of my fave Michaels store!
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Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sangria Recipe
Now that BBQ season is upon us, I get a lot of requests to make my strawberry lemonade summer sangria, so I thought I would share my recipe with you guys! It’s super simple to throw together before a party and ready to go after only a couple of hours in the fridge. I’ve noticed at most of my parties my guests prefer the convenience of sipping on one of my pre-made drinks rather than the hassle of making their own. Whether it’s a punch, a sangria, or a good old-fashioned pitcher of lemonade, it doesn’t last long in this house!
So without further ado, I give you my strawberry lemonade summer sangria. Enjoy!
- 2 bottles of rosé (750ml)
- 2 cups of Svedka strawberry lemonade vodka
- 6 cups of Sprite
- ½ cup of sugar (to taste)
- 1(16oz) bag of frozen sliced strawberries
- 4 lemons
- 10 or more fresh strawberries
- Combine rosé, vodka, & sugar in a pitcher of your choice and stir
- Slice fresh strawberries & lemons and add to pitcher. Set some aside for garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, add the Sprite & the bag of frozen sliced strawberries (helps keep sangria cold without watering it down with ice) and gently stir.
- Serve over ice, sliced strawberries, & lemon garnish.
To make a mocktail version of this just use a strawberry lemonade in place of the alcohol and continue to use the rest of the ingredients listed! I love having pretty garnishes in my drinks even if it’s non-alcoholic! You can also use your second pitcher for serving the non-alcoholic version if you want to serve both!
Cheers!!
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A Partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond.
I don’t know about you guys, but I am SO ready for Spring! Since it’s not quite feeling like Spring outside yet, I decided to go ahead and bring Spring indoors! Not only was it so much fun putting together my enchanting Spring tablescape, I wanted to share with all of you just how easy it is to create in your home! The best part? I got it all from my favorite one-stop-shop Bed Bath & Beyond! You’ll never guess what area I found my table runner in, and I’m sharing all of my styling secrets on this one!
It’s no secret that I love entertaining and creating unique tablescapes is my favorite part, however getting ready for a party can already be a lot of work. I want to show you just how easy it is to throw your own tablescape together and make a big impact without an extra headache or breaking the budget! I’m always looking for fun, creative, and stylish ways to entertain, and shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond is always an unexpected place to find unique products, both in-store and online. I mean, they have a whole Beyond section just waiting to be explored with SO many fun products! So let me break it down for you, all the steps I take into consideration when styling my tablescapes!
Style/Occasion
I start by deciding my overall theme based on the holiday or occasion I am going to be celebrating. From there I can choose my color palette, centerpiece, and menu based off of the occasion. Bed Bath & Beyond makes refreshing your home for the new season easy and fun. I found my inspiration in a single napkin while out shopping and went from there. These Bardwil Linens Floral Garden Napkins were just calling my name! As you can see I based my entire color palette off of these beauties, and they add the perfect blend of Spring tones to the table.
Layering
The key to any great tablescape is layering. Not only does it add depth and dimension to an otherwise flat surface, it is visually appealing while allowing you to add pops of color, textures, and your own signature pieces. When layering think:
- Table linen and/or runner
- Placemat
- Charger
- Dinner Plate
- Napkin (skip this step if using a napkin with a napkin ring)
- Salad Plate
- Accent Plate (optional)
- Napkin & napkin ring (if skipping step 5)
- Group drinking glasses together (I usually offer my guests 2 options)
- Add silverware
There are no rules to entertaining in your own home, so be sure to have fun with it! These can all be arranged differently as well depending on your menu. If you need to add a bowl, add that bowl! Having dessert? Add that extra dessert plate and spoon. Your guests will appreciate having these items readily available to them instead of hunting around for what they need.
My absolute go-to for ALL of my tablescapes are my Everyday White Square dinner plates. Not only are they simple, elegant, and timeless, they don’t break the bank. I like to save my money for items I can easily swap out without spending a fortune every time I find a new occasion to celebrate. I believe Hester Browne said it best:
Napkins, chargers, and table linens are great examples of affordable and easy to store pieces (I don’t have a hutch or any extra storage so it is a big factor for me) that can have the biggest impact on your tablescape. The best thing about my go-to Everyday White Square dinner plates is that they go with absolutely everything and did not cost me a fortune. Not only is Bed Bath & Beyond an affordable & great destination for entertaining, decorating, or upgrading any space in your home, they have everything you need to host a stylish party!
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Signature Pieces
Now that we’ve layered our Spring tablescape with our basic components, it’s time to add our own signature touch on it. This can be brought in anywhere from a dessert plate to a napkin ring. For my Spring tablescape, I’ve chosen to showcase my Kate Spade “Treat Yourself” tray & Kate Spade Everdone Lane Tidbit Plates, both part of Bed Bath and Beyond’s signature Kate Spade line, which by the way, has THE prettiest items to choose from! Swoon! Since my tablescape is for an afternoon luncheon with friends, I complimented my Kate Spade tray and tidbit plates with light, airy, and of course color complimentary colored treats! Flowers & food are definitely my favorite budget-friendly way to bring color and life into a tablescape.
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I have a love/obsession with all things copper. It will always make an appearance in some way, shape, or form. My Moscow Mule mugs are perfect for cocktails & mocktails and keep drinks at the perfect temperature.
Continuing with my copper obsession, I surely can’t forget my copper flatware.
Centerpiece
Lastly, I take into consideration the occasion and its needs, then I create my centerpiece based off of that. Is it a brunch? A luncheon? A dinner party? For instance, a brunch might entail a centerpiece made of cake stands filled with donuts & baked goods all at an arm’s length, while a centerpiece for a dinner party or a luncheon can focus on florals & candlelight to create an overall ambiance for conversation. To really get the feel for an enchanting Spring tablescape, I knew I wanted a soft and whimsical runner. After browsing the runner options (and there are SO many cute ones) I knew I would have to get creative if I wanted it to sweep the floor. That’s when I got the idea to use a sheer curtain, and the best part about already being at Bed Bath & Beyond was, I only needed to pop over to the Beyond section to find the perfect one! The Wamsutta Sheer Window Curtain was the perfect touch to add the effect of a soft and enchanting table runner.
This centerpiece is not only easy and whimsical but has limitless options with how you style it. The glass hurricanes I used as vases, can be repurposed time and time again for candles, flowers, or vase fillers.
An Enchanting Spring Tablescape
I had so much fun creating this tablescape and breaking down my styling tips & tricks for you guys! Thank you so much for joining me, friends! I, of course, couldn’t have done it without my patient little design assistant! She thanks you for joining us too!
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We wanted to share with all of our furriends our honest opinion about our 6 month trial of Barkbox! A lot of us are wondering the same thing – Is Barkbox worth it? A few of our dog parent furriends had mentioned how much they loved their subscription, so we took the plunge and signed up for our own. Here’s what we thought!
We signed up for Barkbox back in September with a free month we received from our furriend Rocky the Dobi! He’s kind of the coolest Doberman we know and we can thank him for getting us hooked! He always takes the best Barkbox photos! Talk about dog model goals!
Choosing your Barkbox
I’ll include my code at the end of this post which will give you your own free month if you want to try Barkbox for yourself! When your first sign up, you’ll get to choose what kind Barkbox is right for your dog based upon size, although we all know that one chihuahua that thinks they are a doberman.
All of the boxes are the same price regardless of size and shipping is always free within the US. You can also add an extra toy every month for $9!
Allergy friendly boxes are also available if you have a pup who suffers from any sort of allergies. For even more peace of mind, Barkbox only uses high quality ingredients that are all natural and free of wheat, corn, and soy and are made in the US & Canada. Next you get to choose what type of subscription you are looking for.
Once you’ve chosen your package, it’s time to get excited about the arrival of your first box! You can track it on the Barkbox app and the contents stay hidden so it’s a fun surprise for both you and your pup! If you really can’t take the anticipation and you absolutely need to know, they do have a “take a peak” option.
Opening Barkbox
We were so excited for our first month! It came with instructions on how to let your pup open it, which we thought was such a fun idea! We decided to let Heisman, our doberman, open the first box. She immediately shoved her whole head inside, dug around finding the toys, treats, & a chew stick, proceeding to take them out one by one! Once she found the chew stick, off she went! This gave us time to explore the box a bit. Not only does Barkbox cater to our furry friends, they also have fun activities for the pet parents! Each month is a different theme with different activities, toys, and treats based around that month. Some months included a comic strip, a treasure hunt, or a fill in the blank activity that you can then take a picture of your dog with and share on social media. I love being able to connect & meet new friends by using the specified hashtags each month! It’s so much fun seeing all the other pet parents and their pups showing off their goodies!
The Goodies
As I mentioned before each month is themed and includes an array of treats & toys. For example January was themed “Knights of the Hound Table” and included their own King Arfur, Turkey leg stuffed toy, and Friar Dogg’s Hearty Stew Treats! The hashtag that month was #KingArfur and included a cut out crown to take a picture of your dog in! Look up the hashtag to see all the cute pups in their crowns! February’s Barkbox was #ParadiseUnleashed Island themed, which was perfect since we’re all ready for some sun in our lives! Heres an example of the goodies & what they cost for the month of February.
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The total cost of the goodies comes to $44 this month, which easily outweighs the overall cost of the Barkbox! Not to mention the extra freebie goodies & no trip to the store! To us, that alone makes Barkbox worth it. This month we got “A Taste of Paradise” drink recipes with a frozen treat recipe for the pups!! Strawberry Pina Chew-Lada’s for the Pups & a Virgin Strawberry Pina Colada recipe for me! I can’t wait to try these out!
Pros & Cons
PROS:
- There are so many pros! First would be the excitement my pets get when I say “It’s Barkbox Day!” Watching them open it is priceless! #Barkboxday is the best!!
- I cannot say enough about the Barkbox customer service team. Any issues we had, such as a bag of treats the dogs just didn’t like, Barkbox was happy to swap it out and send us something different. Any quick questions we had were answered with their pawsome chat option.
- Healthy treats & chews are all made in the USA & Canada with only high quality ingredients free of wheat, corn, & soy.
- Allergy friendly boxes are available. My Westie has skin allergies and really appreciates this option!
- The cost alone makes Barkbox worth it. You definitely get more than your moneys worth every month, and some toys even included bonus toys! Hidden balls or smaller toys within the toy once it gets destroyed! Check out the #Destroyersclub hashtag to see some super chewers doing their thing!
- The Barkbox App also makes reordering a breeze. My pups fell in love with a toy that got destroyed and I was able to reference the month and click reorder! You can do this with any of the items toys, treats, chew sticks, you name it!
- You can also gift Barkboxes or earn Barkboxes by referring friends. The best part about earning them is that you can donate them directly to a shelter dog. We donate all of our earned boxes because if we can’t house all of the shelter dogs (believe me, I would have them all if I could), then at least we can help our furriends until they find their furrever homes!
CONS:
- I can’t think of many cons besides not being able to customize a multi-pet box. All 5 of my doggos share the 1 barkbox and I would gladly pay a little extra to customize it a little bit more. I hope that as Barkbox expands, this will become an option for multiple-pet families. Maybe even a Meowbox option for our feline friends!! For now my pups are just fine learning the valuable lesson of sharing is caring!
- The toys are made to be destroyed so if you have a super chewer you may want to upgrade to the Super Chewer subscription. Our doberman can destroy the toys within a matter of a day (if they last that long) however our little dogs can play with the toys for months! We still have a toy from Christmas going strong! Although destroyed toys is a Con for us humans, it would definitely fall under the Pro category for our pets, as that is their main goal when a new toy enters the house-destroy all toys. Especially when they have more toys hidden inside!
In Conclusion, Barkbox is Worth it!
We think Barkbox is more than worth it and just signed up for the 12 month subscription. We can’t wait for more fun goodies and meeting more pet furriends!! I’m also going to give the Super Chewer Box a try soon for my Doberman so if you have any insight on your experience with that option, comment below and let me know your thoughts! I would love to hear them! If you have any more questions for me please reach out, we are more than happy to help! We also want to share our code with all of you guys so you can get your own free month when you sign up for the 6 or 12 month subscription! Every Barkbox we earn goes straight to a shelter pet furriend!
To get your own FREE month use our Barkbox code:
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Visit Barkbox.com to join the fun!! We can’t wait to see more of our furriends popping up in the monthly hashtags!
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