Lunch Dates!

Instead of football on this Super Bowl Sunday, I had a precious lunch date with my son and sweet goddaughter. Between their hand holding and her sweet kisses, my weekend was full of happy moments and lovely X's and O's!

xo,

Ashley

Valentine's Hearts!

We are getting ready for Valentine's Day with kisses, crafts, and loving brothers! Hope everyone's weekend has been full of love:)

xo, 

Ashley

Fall In Love With February!

 

February is the perfect romantic time of year to let your heart guide you. The new year is still fresh and the weather beckons for cozy nights in. And let's not forget about Valentines Day! Whether you're in a relationship or single, focus this month on the people, places and favorite things you love most. Maybe you're planning a romantic night out, special brunch with your girlfriends, pursuing your passion for the arts, baking delicious treats, or snuggling up watching movie marathons. Stay tuned, throughout the month of February, there will be plenty of posts about love on Summers In Style! 

xo,

Ashley

The romantic, photoshoot with my boo was shot by the amazing Lindsay Parks! Almost 4 kids later and I am still so thankful for his sweet love:)

Cake Pop and Boardwalk!

After a week of rainy weather spent indoors, our little family spent this Sunday afternoon on the boardwalk eating cake pops and looking at kites! And as I seem to be getting bigger by the day, I am trying to make the most of my time with my little hearts. Hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

Easton's Look:

Shirt: Polo

Pants: Babygap

Pop of Pink!

Although it's not quite February, I already feel like spicing up my winter wardrobe. I especially love pinks during the winter time over the expected earthy colors. Also, my Winter white coat makes a refreshing statement over the typical black basics and the romantic in me feels extra festive wearing the colors of love. When it comes to this year's Valentine's Day, a fresh pop of pink complements my belly pop perfectly! 

xo,

Ashley 

Photos by Lindsay Parks.

My Look:

Dress: Amand Uprichard

Coat: United Colors of Benetton 

Boots: Rinaldi

Bag: Fendi (old) 

Oh, How Tweet It Is!

As I look forward to baby twins arrival in early May, I thought I would share my woodland chic inspired baby shower for my first son Easton, "Oh How Tweet It Is!" It was an incredible day where Baby Easton was showered with love and well wishes. It was a celebration of all the things I hold dear, of life, of love, of family, and of friendship. My amazing friends who hosted the event were so thoughtful in allowing me to be part of the creative process, which was incredibly special. I combined my love for birds, crystal, feathers, and frills into a chic motif that was the perfect celebration for my baby boy.

The beautifully designed tabletops complete with white linens, white hydrangeas mixed with green moss, "woodland chic" branch centerpiece, printed menus with handmade crystal details, individual egg soap gift box sets, and personalized place cards for each guest.

This shower had such a fresh, chic vibe and was overflowing with creative details. This motif could easily be adopted for a bridal shower, spring weddings or Easter parties! Some of my favorite design elements included the handmade flower wreath, white hydrangeas, and mossy egg branch table decor.

The amazingly talented Lindsay Parks hosted and photographed the event and did a wonderful job capturing all the beautiful details, expertly planned shower preparations, and also created the cookies in a jar "sweet tweets" favors that each guest took home. (inspiration by Bakerella)

The lunch was really wonderful and prepared by hostess and chef Lillian Monroe.

The food included:

* mixed green salad in Parmesan cups

* caprese salad skewers (grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with balsamic reduction)

* Italian meatballs

* pasta primavera (zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and tomatoes)

* individual baby bundt cake (chocolate with chocolate glaze)

* champagne and bellinis 

This gorgeous centerpiece was created by gathering wild branches with tiny blooms glued onto them and feather birds adorned on top.

Throwback

Today, I am sharing my favorite throwback photographs from Instagram! Once again Lindsay Parks has beautifully captured my life and memories.

After the birth of my second son, these sunnies were part of my daily style routine!

Celebrating my 29th birthday at the Ritz with my loved ones!

Before we had our babies, my husband and I were also such babies!

Last January, I celebrated my 1st Blogiversary with this pretty beach photo shoot and what says celebration more than my tulle wedding gown!

The rustic aged feel of  my late father's wooden milk box combined with this incredible new life blends the old and new together harmoniously for my second son Emory's newborn shoot.

It seems like just yesterday that Easton was my chubby little 9 month old:)