A month ago today, we received unimaginable news: I was having a miscarriage. My first appointment was supposed to be filled with pure joy and excitement for the future, but instead it was nothing but crushing devastation and heartache. We quickly went from imagining our growing family to mourning a loss. A loss that I am…
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Current Obsessions
Reading isn't a new found thing, but recently my passion for it has been reignited. I used to read a lot when I was younger, so it's quite nice to be able to find such pleasure in it again. As of today, I've already read 11 books this year. Just goes to show that once…
More Self-love
It's taken me a long time to get to the positive place I currently am with my body. It hasn't been easy; I have to work at it every day, actively replacing the negative self-talk with more self-love. I truly do think my body is beautiful, and I genuinely love it, but that doesn't mean…
Apple of My Eye
Last year, David and I made our way to Oak Glen for some apple picking, and had the best day. We got out of our Huntington Beach bubble, enjoyed the changing of the leaves, and partook in a new activity. It was something so fun and different; therefore, we decided that this would be our…
Lighten Up, Buttercup
I'm pretty much the definition of a cancer sign. I'm intuitive, loyal, and (highly) emotional. I can also easily retreat into my "shell" out of fear of being judged or rejected. This means not speaking up or doing something in a crowd. Even though this has been engraved in me pretty much my whole life,…
October Reflections
October came and went in a flash. It was probably one of the busiest months in a while. We hosted friends and family 3 out of the 4 weekends, attended a wedding, saw a musical, all the while still balancing normal life and work. In the beginning of the month, I was definitely more inclined…
Pumpkin Fun
There's something incredibly nostalgic about this time of year; I become overly excited to continue old traditions and create new lasting memories. For as long as I can remember, I've gone to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin to carve. It's the perfect way to jump-start the upcoming holiday season, and I look…
California Fall
I have dubbed myself "Queen of Summer" (I'm a July baby after all), but that doesn't mean I can't be excited for fall. Who doesn't love all the fashion and festivities that come with this time of year? Sweater (similar) | Skirt | Clogs (similar) For someone who lives in sundresses throughout most of the…
10 Facts About Me
1. I'm guilty of golden age thinking. Just like the movie, Midnight in Paris, I, too, dream about another time. Surprise to no one, it's specifically the 1700's in France. The exquisite clothes, the beautiful architecture, the ornate decor- it's just all so romantic! 2. I'm passionate about traveling the world. I only started really…
A Fire Relit
If you've known me long enough, you'd remember this girl with the bangs (circa 2012) and my first blog, Love, Ashley. I started blogging back in 2011 and stepped away from it in 2014. For years I dreamed about blogging again, but never pulled the trigger, that is until now. Because if not now, then…
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