updates

even while feeling like death under the weather, I ventured down to LA for the weekend.
I had a blast catching up with college friends. friday night we ate at a fun new restaurant and headed out for cocktails.

 

 

saturday we went for a hike in the hollywood hills. the weather was pretty chilly but it was so clear we could see straight to the ocean. which apparently because of all the LA pollution is unheard of.

ange was the only rockstar who ran the malibu half marathon on sunday.
AND we stood right next to julia roberts, who was there cheering on her husband. yes. she is absolutely* gorgeous in person.  before I had to head to the airport we went to brunch ocean side and had a pretty kickass view.

 
when I got back to SF- James and I went to dinner with my godsister, Ashley- who's now engaged and getting married the same day as us!

and yesterday- I committed thigh & social suicide by signing up for the SF half marathon. the cool part? we get to run over the golden gate bridge. damn ange and her inspiration and ashley for her persistence.

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the last weekend in october I was in Miami for work and decided to make a weekend of it to visit michelle! we had sooo much fun- I wish we lived closer! even after a little bad weather and getting sand blasted the entire time- we spent the morning at the beach.

since it was halloween and it is michelle's favorite holiday (I don't do costumes)- I compromised with cat ears. we went to a yummy restaurant and headed out for cocktails.

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wedding planning is coming along, sorta.
we have all the big decisions out of the way and I've been playing around with decor ideas. it's hard putting things together when I'm 3000 miles away from our venue. fun.

I am doing all of the stationary myself. I am actually reeeeally excited about this. my friend jess has helped me pick out of some of the designs and I've ordered the sample paper, so I can't wait to get to work on those! and the custom stamp I got finally came in!

 I have no clue where to go with bridesmaid dresses. seriously I didn't think I was capable of being so indecisive.

lots and lots of decisions to make and 8 months is going to come quick. eep!

love & hugs,
ashley

what I've been up to lately

wedding planning :
which has taken over my life. I could seriously get lost in the process and understand how & why brides become bridezillas (and blogs become so wedding obsessed)

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if you follow me on pinterest, you'll see my obsession with all* things wedding.

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which makes me that* much more excited to head back to Ohio next month!
I'll get to tour the venue and button up some vendor choices.
(NE ohio blog friends-- please feel free to share any/all recommendations for all things wedding!) 


camping :
in a tent. yes. (with those views, who could say no..)
and honestly? I'd do it again!

 

upcoming & planning trips :
ohio : wedding planning & family visits
michigan : james' cousin is getting married
dallas : for the michigan vs alabama game at dallas stadium
vegas : to celebrate a friend's 30th

poshmark : 
seriously- I love this app.
here are a few things I have listed.

@veryashley

lola, friends & fun weekends :
adventures with lola.
friends visiting.
monday (bachelorette) nights with the girls.
hikes to beer gardens in the woods.
fireworks on the roof.

oxx & need to take the pictures off my camera
ashley

dallas suggestions ?

texas gals--

james and I are heading to dallas in sept for the michigan vs alabama game

this is our first trip to texas! (and I am absolutely giddy with excitement!)

we'll be at the game on saturday but are staying until monday night-- therefore?
I need your suggestions on-- where to eat, what to see and where to shop!

and? I think I may have to get myself some cowgirl boots.

1 & 2 asos 3 & 4 nordstrom

oxx
ashley

dosages

this weekend was the right amount of "just what I needed..."
 
after work friday I hit the pavement gravel for a run along side the beach to the golden gate bridge. haven't really ran since my half marathon and a long, sunny run was just what I needed

lola had puppydate saturday (you may remember albus from lola's post) and I don't want to speak for her-- but I'm pretty sure it was just what she* needed.

we spent the afternoon laying on a blanket in dolores park and watching the pups play (with a good dose of people watching)

along the walk to/from the park, I couldn't help but to stop to be a creeper and take some pictures of the neighborhood. incredible, right?

sometimes you just have to look up

I didn't take any picture (shame) but we did treat ourselves to a soft serve twist cone from bi-rite. hit the spot. just what I needed. (love the walk-up windows)

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an early dinner (+cocktails!) with friends (up from LA for the day) was the perfect* ending to a pretty fantastic weekend. we dined and sipped on cocktails at beretta with friends who came up from LA for the day.

pretty amazing weekend if you ask me. a little dose of everything I needed.
how'd you spend your weekend?


just right right amount of oxx's
ashley

birthday celebrations

My birthday was back in March (better late than never) and I celebrated by squeeeeeezing a group of amazing friends in our apartment! I was excited to spend it drinking sangria, toasting with yum strawberry jello shots and dancing into the wee hours of the morning!

All the treats out for everyone to enjoy!

strawberry jello shots + whipped cream (they went quick-- I know next time to make a larger supply!) 

cheers!

all my pretty friends!

my 'monday night' girls ;)

steph's bday was the night before!

'bros

pretty ladies

:)

And even though the rain kept us indoors, it kept everyone's wet shoes out-- in the hallway! I thought it was especially funny everyone took their shoes off before coming in! (they all know me too well-- or have really really good manners)! 

Can't even begin to explain what a blast my birthday night was!  Can't wait to do it again for Lola's birthday! :)

Oh-- and I thought it'd be kinda-sorta fun to do something a little different... 

James bought me my super cute birthday outfit and I wanted to share! Who doesn't love having something new & pretty to wear?

A. zara sweater B. zara yellow skinnies C. essie: peach daiquiri 

D. revlon lip butter: sweet tart E. kate spade knot ring F. sam edelman

oxx & yay for birthdays!

ashley

weekend update!

happy monday lovelies!

I always hate to say goodbye to the weekend. We had some gorgeous weather and spent the majority of our time outside.

friday: since the weekend started a day earlier-- wootwoot! I ventured up to Mt Tamalpais with my friend Julie & while I was scared shitless from hearing noises that sounded like rattle snakes (there are signs pretty much everywhere to watch out for rattlesnakes)-- the views (and drive) were breathtaking.

driving up to the top

SF / golden gate bridge

saturday: while original plans were to head to the oakland A's home opener-- we decided we'd rather spend the afternoon outside! we jumped in the car and drove down to pacifica. 

my little poser

my new fav picture of lola!

sunday: we spent Easter in Sonoma. I love the drive over the golden gate bridge and since we joined the wine club we promised we'd head up to wine country more often. I packed us a picnic and it was pretty much the perfect afternoon. Plus who says no to wine? 

Told you we spent our entire weekend outside! Wouldn't of spent it any other way. No complaints here! Yay!

And on a completely random other note: I am soooooo so so so ecstatic-- I finally found a salon & a stylist I love. Yep. happy girl here. 

oxx & pretty weather

ashley