Author: mrs ashley james

Purpetual visionary, wife, mom, foodie, fashionista-wannabe, wine-o, ametur DIY-er, closet perfectionist, cat lady, fitness enthusiast, HEALTHY LIFER!!

Simplify Series – Building a Capsule Wardrobe for the office

“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress.  Dress impeccably and they
remember the woman.” – Coco Chanel

Ahhh, the Capsule Wardrobe, a term coined in the 1970’s by London boutique owner Susie Faux, according to Wikipedia.  Defined further as “a collection of of a few essential items of clothing that don’t go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.”

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Our Go-To Weekly Meals – When life gets hectic!

Inspired Delight

Isn’t it amazing how crazy busy life can get?  Between the 8-5, soccer practice, recitals, playdates, homework and… and… AND!   There’s the need to feed the family.  The following meals have been tried and true staples during the super busy times.  Enjoy!
White Chicken Chili (without beans) – Just 100% good and quick!  Follow the crock-pot recipe to make it ridiculously easy.  www.TheRealFoodRDS.com  Serve with some tortilla chips or diced avocado. (photo from TheRealFoodRDS)

Taco Tuesday Stuffed Peppers – Not the easiest or quickest but it’s totally worth the work.   Recipe is here.  I love to make these in addition to our regular Taco night menu.  They make perfect leftovers for lunch to-go.  (My photo)


Sheet Pan Dinners – One pan and done.   I love these type of dinners.  Just be sure you have a higher quality sheet pan so it doesn’t warp in the middle of baking (my…

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Leopard, Leopard everywhere – Meow!

If there’s one thing I love about fall fashion, other than boots it’s leopard print!  I’m drawn to the warm gold, brown and black patterns like a moth to a flame.  I can’t seem to find anything it doesn’t go well with.  I’ve paired my shirts with white jeans, leggings, dressy pants, casual denim and my pencil skirt, the sky is the limit!

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