Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Feb 10, 2012, 3:08 pm
We all could use some, to decompress, relax, and remember what it is all for.  I am tremendously grateful to all of my readers - it is you - your comments and support, that keep this going.  Have a wonderful weekend!
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Feb 9, 2012, 1:15 pm
The village of Hallstatt, in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, was an amazing day trip Chris and I took while we were in Austria. The village is built almost vertically onto the mountain, and seems as though it might almost slide into the lake. Hallstatt has some amazing history, which exp...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Feb 7, 2012, 1:27 pm
My curtains are finally finished! Some of you might remember this post awhile back when I asked for suggestions for curtain colors after we moved into our new apartment in Chevy Chase, MD. Before: After: The curtains the apartment came with were drab...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Feb 6, 2012, 4:14 pm
Mixing glamorous and eclectic is not an easy pair to resolve, but I'd say these spaces were beyond successful... Bold jewel toned walls and furniture take the earthy elements in the room, like the raw wood shelf, up a notch on the glamor scale.... Here, the mod lines of the c...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Feb 3, 2012, 12:22 pm
Holy cow where has this week gone!  I still have unfinished project due today that could definitely use a few more days... A little serenity for you and wishes for a wonderful weekend! via Pinterest 2 above via Pure Green Living ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Jan 31, 2012, 1:06 pm
Ugh. I went to bed with a migraine and woke up with one. Nothing but time in bed can give me relief, but deadlines loom, so this bedroom eye candy will have to do... Keeping a bedroom light, both literally and emotionally, help me feel calm and restful via Gatherings Magazine   ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Jan 30, 2012, 11:40 am
Home feeling a little lackluster? This space by Sarah Gilbane should inspire some ideas for adding a little glam back in your home... The glossy stripes on the wall add glitz, while the grasscloth on the ceiling warm the space up a bit... The pendants are feminine, but not t...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Jan 26, 2012, 11:53 am
Yikes! It's been a long time since I've posted images from my Summer 2010 trip around Europe, and I still have a lot to go! Today I'm sharing some pics from Regensburg, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. Unfortunately it was raining most of the time we were in both cities, so our pictures aren't tha...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Jan 25, 2012, 11:44 am
I'm really going to try and feature more artists this year. As a RISD illustration major painting and drawing are in my blood, and artwork can make a huge impact in your home! The artist I'm featuring today is Michael Begenyi, I think his work really lends itself to interiors and interior design, ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Jan 24, 2012, 12:07 pm
One day I will have a gorgeous old leather chair... I'd say those french windows were worth it.  They add so much to the space. What do you think of this home? via Heart Home Magazine
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Nov 3, 2011, 4:14 pm
#6 - commenter "Mreffey"  Mreffey, please conact me at ashley com and we will hook you up with your stencil!
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Nov 2, 2011, 4:12 pm
God bless this woman. She convinced her husband to turn their master bedroom into a walk in closet, and the downstairs guest room became their master bedroom. I'm jealous. The desk is from ikea - the lamp a thrift find She stores her jewelry in chef's pinch dishes The only thing I wou...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Nov 1, 2011, 11:19 am
As the days get colder and gloomier, we naturally spend more time inside. Sometimes a rainy or snowy day is just the excuse you need to cozy up and spend the day with a new or well-loved book. via House of Fifty That's one comfy looking loveseat. I'm sure I could read there all afternoon. via Litt...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 31, 2011, 10:02 am
I want a tropical, beach vacation in the worst sort of way. No computer, no TV - just sun, the ocean , sand, and rest, rest, rest. I think this place - Ayada Maldives - would do just fine via Ayada Maldives
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 28, 2011, 11:48 am
The home office is so important to me since I work from home. I think with more and more people working from home these days we'll be seeing even more great home office inspiration and solutions in mags and blogs. Happy Friday! a fab duo office via Ballard Home so pretty!  The white, the cub...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 27, 2011, 2:08 pm
This amazing makeover is the home of Lisa Ullmann, Executive Producer of The Ricky Gervais show.  What started as an Echo Park "diamond in the rough," turned into a multifaceted top-quality gem. The interior design is by LA firm Jonamor Decor Here are some before/after pics to show you the am...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 26, 2011, 2:31 pm
So remember last week when I revealed my kitchen after stenciling it with a Royal Design Studios stencil?  Well, I have an addition to that kitchen to reveal - and am announcing a giveaway hosted by Royal Design Studios!  To enter the stencil giveaway, go to the Royal Design Studios site, peruse t...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 25, 2011, 11:12 am
This house tour is coming at you from a BRAND NEW online mag from our stylish friends across the pond, 91 Magazine.  It comes as no surprise that this UK e-glossy is full of charming and lovely crafts, style, inspiring vintage decor, and shopping. The feature that caught my eye was this fabul...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 21, 2011, 2:08 pm
Happy Friday! Time to relax and enjoy a little eye candy. Presented in no specific order from some of my favorite blogs... some beachy beauties from Completely Coastal... oh my...to have that beach so close by... The four below are from Providence Ltd. Design so cool fabulous kitchen...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 20, 2011, 1:08 pm
At this time of year, our thoughts turn naturally enough to ways of warming up our homes. If you’re looking to give your bathroom a warm glow, there are ways of doing this both figuratively and literally. Using a warm color palette and natural materials when updating your decor makes the room look...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 19, 2011, 5:15 pm
I'm so excited to share with you guys the brave feat of painting that just took place in our kitchen, which Chris and I moved into in August. I was lucky enough to have the gracious folks over at Royal Design Studio contact me to see if I'd like to do a stencil review on Decorology. Uh....yeah! I ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 18, 2011, 1:30 pm
Today we have more and more options for going green - and as the planet becomes more and more taxed with population growth and need for resources, sustainable living practices will become vital. Below are some bathrooms that show that going green does not mean going unattractive - green styles...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 17, 2011, 12:59 pm
Bamboo! I got Chris a pair of silky smooth bamboo pajama pants, and if he weren't wearing them almost every night, I would be. They're super light weight, and really soft. Understandably, I was really excited when the folks over at Pure Fiber offered me a set of bamboo towels to try out. Here's a...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 13, 2011, 3:48 pm
Because I haven't lived anywhere with any real storage yet, I don't really have much in the way of decor. I still like to look at holiday homes though..and I think the ones below are all completely doable decorations! I don't know how safe it is to put candles on the floor.  Either go the flameles...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 12, 2011, 11:35 am
Luckily, more and more great online mags have been popping up. However, I still miss Domino mag ... such pretty colors... This white and tan living room is one of my all time favs... I think this adorable space is Rashida Jones's apartment... Love this REAL vintage living room, which one a contest...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 10, 2011, 12:23 pm
Oh man, I have a bad case of the Mondays. What I wouldn't give to just curl up under my fluffy down duvet... so glam and pretty... via Lonny via Scandinavian Chic via Ivy and Piper bedroom perfection...what do you think of all the rugs? via Lonny this bedroom is a great study for anyone trying t...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 7, 2011, 11:28 am
Before we know it snow will be falling and ice will cover the roads ...atleast here in the north east. So enjoy these beautiful days of autumn outdoors while you still can... happy weekend! I hope there's a beach behind that cottage.... so gorgeous... via Pinterest
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 6, 2011, 2:00 pm
There's nothing like moving to a smaller dwelling (which I recently did), to encourage one to purge excess stuff from the home. These photos give a taste of how serene it is to ditch the stuff and go minimalist, but with a rustic twist. I love worn leather club chairs that dresser is gorgeous - i...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 5, 2011, 10:54 am
This home is so pretty - I definitely have some home envy going on. I could never be so disciplined though, as to only buy things in black and white. I'm bad about that - If I like it, it could serve a purpose, and I can afford it, I buy it. I worry about it fitting in (and sometimes not) later. ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Oct 4, 2011, 12:19 pm
This home is gorgeous on it's own - but discovering that it's filled with reclaimed furnishings and architectural elements makes it even prettier. Love the table with the mid-century chairs.  Such a pretty workspace! I'd love to have a sliding door like this one day can't go wrong with a crisp, c...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 30, 2011, 11:19 am
Lake Constance is Europe's third largest lake, on the gorgeous Rhine, at the foot of the alps. The lake and it's absolutely adorable towns makes for a gorgeous day trip from Ulm. Actually - I wish we had scheduled more time to explore the towns. You can read about Lake Constance on Wikipedia. I ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 29, 2011, 11:17 am
Decorating magazines can be a great source of inspiration, but they can often overlook the basics. The problem is that basics are a big deal to the first-timer decorator. Getting your kitchen perfect is no simple process, and we can’t take anything for granted. So in order to help, we’ve assembl...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 28, 2011, 12:18 pm
The better organized and pretty your craft space, the more you are going to get out of it.  Below are a few tips for getting it back in shape and lots of eye candy full of inspiration. These are coming at you from BHG. My additions are in italics. Clean Out Clutter. Test all the craft sup...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 26, 2011, 11:42 am
Ugh - I'm feeling this Monday pretty hard. I'd love to just layout in a chaise on my balcony and read and nap. I thought these white and bright images might be a little pick-me-up... How pretty is this hammock? via Hubsch Interior
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 23, 2011, 11:58 am
I have 3 closets in my small apartment, which is great. The problem is that Chris and I have way more than three closets worth of stuff. So, I've been scouting out some good ideas to maximize that space. Here's what I've found: I don't know who only has 15 items hanging in the closet, but there a...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 22, 2011, 2:53 pm
Designer Fabien Barral's blog, Graphic Exchange, is always my go-to site for design inspiration when I'm starting a new project and feel a little bit of designer's block. He has a way of finding the most stunning work being produced in the graphic design world - especially when it comes to typograp...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 21, 2011, 1:58 pm
I do not like cold weather. I'd pick 90 degrees and humid over 30 degrees any day. However, I LOVE autumn. Hands down the best season for fashion, a number of outdoor activities, and the return of the sense of coziness. via Artessen via The City Sage 2 above via Habitually Chic 3 above via Artes...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 20, 2011, 2:38 pm
This home is featured in the most recent issue of Country Living - and I really like it.  It's country but not too sweet, and nature-inspired, but does it in a unique way.  See below- What initially attracted me to this story was the homeowner - Laura Zindel's amazing earthy ceramics. Perfect for...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 19, 2011, 12:57 pm
... as of late. We're seeing them everywhere, and modern interiors and traditional interiors are sporting these tribal beauties. Oriental rugs as seen in Amanda Peet's popular Domino house tour. 2 images above via Domino via Trad Home Luckily you don't need to have tons of money to ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 16, 2011, 1:33 pm
I don't know if I've seen a Swedish home I don't like - look at how pretty these are! Great lighting in this room...pretty sure that pendant is Ikea. How great would it be to walk into your home to a fire like this? Have a fantastic weekend everyone! via Alvhem Makleri
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 15, 2011, 1:54 pm
Chris and I don't have a very large kitchen in our new apartment. It has no windows, but a decent sized pantry - which really helps. Counter space is scant - so we purchased a long, narrow baker's cart at ikea - which was worth every penny. I'm about to stencil the kitchen with a sheen effect - hi...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 14, 2011, 11:58 am
Aside from seeing the sites, Chris and I chose Ulm as one of our destination cities in Germany because his good friend Ruth was living and grew up there.  We had heard it was a great town - but it ended up being one of our favorite cities from our entire trip.  You'll see why from the pics below: ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 13, 2011, 2:19 pm
I don't feature independent artists as much as I would like to.  But there's no time like the present, and I was fortunate enough to be introduced to the talented Nicholas Bell from Knoxville, TN. His work really speaks to me because of it's sense of peace, isolation, and connectedness to our...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 12, 2011, 5:52 pm
So a HUGE shout-out and thank you to Christine of Design with Christine. She's a CA based interior designer, and I'm in the process of designing her website for her. Last week she was kind enough to come up with an AMAZING solution for my little living room, in my little apartment, which I moved i...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 8, 2011, 1:56 pm
From our effortlessly stylish friends across the pond... I have that rocking chair!  Just not that much light I never would have thought to put a wicker chair in with that stainless steel table - but it looks good here What do you think of the french style? via Marie Claire Maison
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 7, 2011, 5:20 pm
So, I moved into my apartment about a month ago - and there is still SO MUCH work to do. Coming up on the list is to make new curtain panels for the patio doors in my living room. My inclination is to go with white and airy - because that is probably my favorite look. However, I also feel like ma...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 6, 2011, 12:36 pm
I've loved Weinrib's rugs and textile patterns before I even really knew much about interior design. They are classic, eclectic, and well-researched. That's why I was super excited to see her Manhattan loft featured in Elle Decor... A lot of Weinrib's creations are seen throughout her home ...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Sep 1, 2011, 1:10 pm
via BHG These striped curtains add a tailored look to the natural blinds via Apartment Therapy This office belongs to Jen Ramos of Made By Girl via Adore Home Love the chair and the pendants... via Casa Diez via Elle Decor via Covet Garden
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Aug 31, 2011, 11:19 am
*tip - click on each image if you want a closer view check out the gorgeous rough backsplash A clever way to create a laundry room if you don't have one amazing coffee table, amazing cabinet, amazing floors! I've been loving navy lately Not crazy about the laser cut mirrors - but otherwise this foye...
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Ashley W. posted an article on Decorology - Aug 30, 2011, 12:15 pm
The one thing I miss about the days before I started blogging was that I actually had time to explore the blogs that I love and that inspired me to start blogging in the first place. Well, that's why I started regularly posting groups of images from my favorite blogs - so I get to visit my favorite...
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