I am one of those people who say “Yes” to almost everything. This is part of my good nature, love of helping people, and also my need to not rock the boat. It has […]
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2018 Resolution I: Feed My Addiction
Hi, my name is Ashley, and I am a travel addict. I have been a travel addict for 15 years, and I plan on being one for life. I do not plan on seeking help. […]
Farewell to 2017
I have never been so happy to see a year head out the door-well except maybe 2016-but good riddance to them both. While I don’t like to dwell on failures, and things that practically crush […]
Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals
Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and mine. Bless you all! Love & Luck, Ashley
Christmas Traditions: HIGHLAND PARK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Eeeeekkkkkkkk! I LOVE Christmas lights and those that do it BIG; I am Texan after all. A couple of nights before Christmas Eve, my little family crams in my Nana’s expedition with the extended family, […]
Christmas Traditions: STUFFING YOUR FACE AT THE ZODIAC ROOM HOLIDAY BUFFET
This one involves food, A LOT of delicious food, and therefore could be my favorite….and the reason my pants don’t fit. If you have never been to the Neiman Marcus Zodiac Room for their holiday […]
Help from Paper Goods
This Christmas, I was going for blues, pinks, and reds with a bit of Bohemian look. I tried and tried to find the PERFECT Christmas piece for above the fireplace, but everything was too small […]
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Christmas Traditions: MAKING UGLY GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Every year, you see them in the store, calling your name. A fun, family do together activity that feels wholesome and nostalgic-gingerbread house kits. “Won’t this be fun?!” I say licking the icing off the […]
Christmas Traditions: THE GIVING OF ORNAMENTS
Each year, my parents and grandparents gave me an ornament. Some were really fancy, and some were really plastic. After all, I did beg for that $.99 raccoon in a dress sitting on top of […]
Ashley Howland 