Pretty Thoughts

  • {NEWBIE} TUES-DEE

    So, there's these clothes. And, they're WAY CUTE! I literally can't get over how insanely adorable they all are. It's one thing to just see them hanging on a hanger, or in our closets. But, to see the clothes come alive, and form something fantastic just MAKES MY DAY! Hence, another reason why I do what I do.  First things first, I am proud to announce that we will now be advertising with A Rambling Fancy blog. Precious blog. Precious blogger. Kaleigh and I have e-mailed back and forth a few times, and just totally jive. Our styles, and vibes...

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  • Who is that NEW Girl?!?

    Hello Ladies!!!.. So normally Lori (the owner of this wonderful establishment) is the one who writes the blogs. But she asked me, Ashley, to do it today. Some of you may know me as Ashley Maechler or now Ashley Parnell... since I did just get married a month from tomorrow to my wonderful Julian!!! I know, I know, crazy! Here is a couple of pictures of Jules and me, I am a lucky woman!:) Anywho here is my story.... I attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with my older brother Jacob, my now husband Julian, and I roomed last semester...

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  • Itsy Bitsy Saturday

    Who's ready for a comical + stylish post? Well, you'll find it a little more amusing than I will.... This morning. I got up a little later than usual. Nonetheless, that did NOT stop me from chugging 2 incredibly large cups of coffee, and getting my workout in. I kept it simple this morning, since I was in a rush. Ran on the EFX, for 25 minutes. (240 steps per minute) - and did walking lunges, sit-ups, russian twists, and pushups. For those of you who want to get a small workout in, this mornings' was great. Worked a little...

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  • How She Does It

    Today’s post is going to be a little more informational than usual. (If “informational” is even a word?) Anywhoodle, for those of you who have e-mailed me with one of these questions...”What’s your secret?” “How’d you do it?” “Can you give me a break-down of what you do?” ...etc. The list goes on and on. I can honestly say, I WISH I could e-mail each and every one of you back. BUT, truth be told.. I get so busy that I just flat-out forget sometimes. I have every intention on writing you all back, because being healthy, and staying physically...

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  • THE{little}THINGS

    I hope everyone had an absolutely amazing weekend. I just want you all to know, that I probably had one of the most amazing weekends I've had in a long time. Let's re-cap... Friday night, K and I had every intention on going out to eat just him, and I. However, we "popped in" at my parents at 7:30, and didn't leave until 10:15. #whoops - Positive? Him, and I both love spending time with our families. Incredibly, incredibly important in a relationship. We had pizza, a few drinks, and just enjoyed the night. So nice.  Saturday, I worked. Lum...

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  • {Kiss The Cook}

    For those of you that don't know me, I shall tell you this. I LOVE to cook. Love, love, LOVE to cook. I find it almost therapeutic. There's nothing like putting on a little John Mayer, pulling up my newly discovered Pinterest recipe, and busting out something awesome. Now, you must know.. the recipes I try don't ALWAYS work out. But lately..lately, I've done pretty good. Or I think so anyways. I'll let you be the judge. A couple nights ago, Kris and I made this... Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms- SO amazing. And so light. We took large portobello mushrooms, topped...

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  • Giving{KC}Style

    Right here. Right now. We're about to GIVE IT UP for my boyfriend. Here's why... The past couple of months K has been feeling like God has been opening new doors of opportunity for him. After much praying, and just giving it all to the Lord, he has decided to quit coaching. If you all didn't know, he was the Mena Ladycat Soccer - Headcoach. (Hence all the post of encouragement being thrown out to the girls via blog posts) For many, this past week was the last week of school for the kiddos. It was also Kris' last week...

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  • Favorite(ness)

    Yo. Yo. Yo. Hope everyone is having an amazing afternoon. I'll keep today's post relatively short. I just want to highlight a few of my favorite things. Oh yeah, if you didn't already know. We have uploaded TONS of new arrivals! Disco Dolly - Available in S, & M. $49 Moonlight Dancing - Available in S, M, L. $54 Crazy Girl - Available in S, M, L. $39 Vintage On My Mind - Available in S, M, L. $26  Now, I love all of these babies. However, the Vintage On My Mind is just too precious for words. I love,...

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  • Stop. RECAP. & Listen.

    Let me just re-cap you on this fabulous weekend I had. Annnd, we're off!  Saturday, I was off work. Yet again. I DO NOT want to hear it. I work all day, every day. More times than not, by myself. So, there. Like I was saying. Saturday morning, I was headed to Fay-town bright and early, coffee in hand, Ladycat Soccer shirt on, and this sweet girl in the car! (Staci was also there, just not photographed...) ;) At noon, the Ladycats begun their fight to take home the state championship title. Let me just tell you, I have never...

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  • Unconventional Confessional Friday

    This is a first. I'm blogging from home, on the iPad. I'll go ahead and apologize in advance for all the grammatical errors that are about to occur, and the lack of pictures that will not be in this post. However, it is Friday - and I have confessions! 1. I confess that today was complete madness at the store. Last minute peeps stopping in to complete their graduation outfits, mixed with the start of weekend shoppers left me STARVING at 2pm, and hauling TAIL to Friendship House before the salad bar closed. Ps- Friendship House salads are WHERE ITS...

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