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Meet the Modern Hepburn I have a rather unpopular opinion: we simply own too much. Somewhere along the way, we began filling our homes with things that were never meant to last. I believe true luxury isn't about having more—it's about living with intention. That belief has quietly shaped every decision I've made, both in life and in design. I didn't begin my career in...

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Grace in Motion There is something wonderfully romantic about traditions. They ask us to linger a little longer, polish what already shines, and celebrate moments that would otherwise slip quietly into memory. In a world forever chasing what is next, traditions gently remind us to appreciate what has always mattered. A thoughtfully set table. Fresh flowers gathered just because. The familiar laughter of people you love....

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There’s a reason June feels different from every other month, the light is longer and generous in a way that makes ordinary evenings feel like a gift. A month that is a quiet invitation to grow. A month I lean into to regenerate. Gardens: Timing Matters I spend more time with my hands in the soil and the garden has become a mirror of intention....

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There is something that happens when you become a mother — or when you truly stop to look at the one who was yours — that no amount of designing, creating, or building can prepare you for. It is the quiet recognition that everything you are was first held in someone else’s hands. Mother’s Day may have come and gone, but this month is still...

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There is something about spring that refuses to be ignored. The shift is subtle at first — a little more light, a little more warmth — and then suddenly everything dormant begins to move again. Full of possibility. Reminded that rebirth is not just a season, it is a mindset. There is something about a setback that reveals who you truly are. Not the version...

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Heading into my favorite holiday and time of celebration, I value the importance of vulnerability.  Peace comes with acceptance of the unknown and gratitude for the past.  Christmas offers hope, a rebirth of one’s mindset.  Interestingly, I am reminded of a laminated bookmark my daughter created in kindergarten when tasked to write a poem for her mom, “my mom is calm like a zebra and...

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If I only knew then what I know now, integrity takes courage in a world that hides behind excuses and often selfish reasons to be right versus endure uncertainty or simply apologize.  I became a mother November 27, 2004 and my world changed.  It was moment in time when there was no certainty and no excuse for anything less than doing what was right.  I...

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Twelve years ago, I had an in-the-moment idea of starting a furniture line with the quality I struggled to find in the marketplace. Fed up with yet another delivery of mass-produced furniture that contained more damage than value, I told my assistant: “Enough junk! Great photography and branding make mass-produced furniture look high-end. I am going to start a furniture line, and it will be...

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What an amazing summer 2024, I had no idea turning 50 could be so much fun.  I loved Saint Tropez, France when visiting eight months pregnant with my daughter.  The world felt alive and overwhelming, motherhood at 30 was about to change my world.  Now at 50, I willingly let the local photographer talk me into a photoshoot in front of the beach club restaurant...

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“Ashley Yeates - Taking over the design world with her sustainable approach!”  In a recent interview with the California Herald, I discuss the intricacies of the design process, highlighting the essential balance between aesthetics and functionality.  I emphasize my commitment to integrating natural elements into projects.  Interestingly, a legal background provides a solid foundation for managing extensive amounts of information for meticulous design and fortitude for manifesting change.  I provide insights and practical...

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“If trash service was never going to come to your house again, how would you consume? How would you change your buying behavior?” Kashew interviewed me on my design philosophy and expansion from interior design to furniture design, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my vision for building heirlooms while minimizing waste and harm to the environment.  I want to share a few...

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         Looking up and back I have so many incredible memories with this gracious man. I still feel the butterflies of excitement I had waiting for him to pick me up every other Friday afternoon.  Dad’s weekend was an adventure that started with a stop at the grocery store, my mouth waters as I think of the fluffy pancakes covered in powdered...

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