30 Day Challenge - Day 3

Day 8: {A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life. Favorite City for Food}

I decided to change today's challenge to, favorite city for food. =) Before I was gluten-free my favorite city for food was/is Boston, MA. There is this part of Boston called, Little Italy and they have the most awesome food down there!  Like when I was there in 2008, we went to this little diner in Little Italy and they had the best cheese pizza I ever had. And get this, I don't normally like cheese pizza. I'm more a pepperoni, or onions and sausage girl. Yummy!  But wait, there is one more yummy place to go to. Like Mike's Pastry! THE best bakery ever! I have had a canola, cookies, Oreo cake (I get this at least once every time I visit Boston), eclair, whoopie pie, and homemade ice-cream. They are all simply scrumptious. You must check it out when ever you are in Boston.  ;-)     

Day 9: {A photo you took.}

 Piccadilly Circus, London, UK (2009)

Day 10: {A photo of you taken over ten years ago.}

This picture is way over ten years ago. More like, sixteen years ago. =) This is a picture of me and Gabrielle back in '94, I think. 

Day 11: {A photo of you taken recently.}

{Last week}

~Ashley

Winner of journal/diary giveaway!

First off, thank you to everyone who entered! We had 107 entries! Which is the most we have ever had, so far, for a giveaway. ;-) I wish all of you could win, but sadly there is only one winner.
 
So without any further ado, the winner of this beautiful journal/diary is.....

 Breezy of

A Bowl of Moss and Pebbles!

Congratulations, Breezy! This is so exciting that you won! By the way girls, if you love paper dolls you have to see Breezy and her sister, Emily Rose, paper dolls they created. Their paper dolls are modestly dressed, and are of strong Christian ladies throughout history. My sisters and I love them!  =)  I just had to let you all know about their wonderful paper dolls. =) Hope you don't mind, Breezy. 

~Ashley

30 Day Challenge - Day 2

 Day 5 {Favorite quote}

"God's will ought to be our aim, and I am quite contented that His designs should be accomplished and not mine." ~ Gen. Robert Edward Lee

Day 6: {A moment you wish you could relive.}

My favorite conferences would be fun to relive. =) Which are the Jamestown 400, Reformation 500, and the Sufficiency of Scripture.  Oh, and of course my trip to London with Mrs. Chancey's first Historical Costume Tour Group. That was so much fun going to London and meeting a bunch of great girls! Hi girls! =)
 

Day 7: {Five things you couldn't possible live without.}

1. Jesus Christ
2. My Family
3. The Bible
4. Sewing Machine
5. Books

~Ashley

30 Day Challenge - Day 1

I am doing this 30 day challenge with a bunch of other blogger girls. But, I will be doing mine in less time, like in eleven days instead of 30. Why, you may ask? Because I will be going on vacation in twelve days. =) So I will be doing several challenges in one day. =)

Day 1 {Favorite Song}

This first challenge is very hard, as I love music!

But I will go with I've Seen Hell - Martin Phipps. It is from the movie, North & South (2004) with Richard Armitage and Daniela Denby-Ashe which by the way, is one of my favorite movies. =)



Day 2 {Favorite Movie}

AHH!! What a question for me! Um, let's see here. I will instead list five of my favorite movies in no order, instead of telling you just one. =) 

1. The Sound of Music (1965)

See trailer here.

2. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)

3. Emma (2009) BBC

4. Ben-Hur (1959)

5. Fireproof (2008)

Day 3 {Favorite Book}

My favorite book would have to be, The Call of Duty: The Stirling Nobility of Robert E. Lee by Steven Wilkins. A wonderful book on the character and life on one of my many hero's.

Day 4 {Favorite Television Program}

It would have to be between the following.

1. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66)

2. The Rifleman (1958-63)

3. Daniel Boone (1964-70)

If you all like, you can list your favorites in a comment below, or do your own post on your blog.  =)

~Ashley

AOGG Fashion Week Day 7 | Florals & Pinks

-What I'm Wearing-

White T-shirt - Refashioned by me {link to post}

Pink Floral Skirt - Made by me {skirt pattern I used}

White Tank - JCPenny

Polka-dot Scarf - Target

Brown Wedges - Target

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Hair clip - Walmart 

Anne of Green Gables Apron - Made by me {link to pattern review & how I made it}

Today's outfit is full of feminine details like, flowers, ruffles, polka-dots, pearls, and a literary inspired apron. I think Anne, or Diana would love to wear this outfit, if they lived today. 

Now for the sad news, today is the last day for our fun AOGG week. If you weren't able to link in yours post this week, you will be happy to know that I will keep the mister linky's open until Monday. I will try to post all the entries for voting sometime next Wednesday, or Thursday. And I will announce our winners sometime on the 27th, or 28th. =)     

Now it is your turn to share your last post for this week. Remember, if you don't have a blog, you can upload your pictures on our group flickr, here. Otherwise, link up your post for today, below. =)

~Ashley

AOGG Fashion Week Day 6 - Modern Day Anne (Purple & Roses)

-What I'm Wearing-

Sheer Blouse w/roses - Kohl's

White Tank - JCPenny

Plum Vest - Made by Gabrielle

Jean Pencil Skirt - Made by me {I just made this skirt the other day.}

Floral Scarf - Target {Go check your Targets this weekend, as I picked up this scarf yesterday for only $3. They have tons of summer scarfs for $3 & $6!}

Vintage Pin - Antique Mall

Peal Earrings - Gift

Flower Headband - Claire's 

Sunglasses - Kohl's

Sandals - Steve Madden Famous Footwear

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How do you like my new haircut? =) Anyways, Anne loved flowers! So I went with Anne's love of flowers for today's outfit.  As you can see, I have flowers on my blouse, scarf, pin, and headband. 

Now it is your turn to share your post for today. Remember, if you don't have a blog, you can upload your pictures on our group flickr, here. Otherwise, link up your post for today, below. =)



~Ashley