Ashley Pepitone, Author at La Crema

About Ashley Pepitone

Ashley is a stylist and an attorney, but most importantly a mother. A lover of all things sparkly, you can usually find at least one speck of glitter within a five-foot radius of her body. She is passionate about sharing her love of style, crafting, and entertaining.

Party Pretty! DIY Floral Ice Globes

Spring is finally here, y’all! As temperatures warm and the days get longer, outdoor entertaining is on my mind. We just moved to a new home less than a week...
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DIY Cork Display to Celebrate Life’s Moments

One of the traditions we have in our home is to save the corks from bottles of wine we have enjoyed when celebrating special occasions. We always write the event...
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Pantone Inspired Decor: Yes Way, Rosé!

As a stylist, I try to keep my finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the world of Pantone. Basically, Pantone is the prophet of all things color....
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Painting Party: A Cozy Winter Evening with Friends

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is past us, throwing another party might just be the very last thing on your to-do list. However, there’s something about...
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The Perfect Hostess Gift

The holiday entertaining season is in full swing! This is my very favorite part of the holidays, as you probably could have guessed. I’m usually sharing my tips and tricks...
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Personalized Mini Apple Pies

Hi. My name is Ashley and I’m addicted to monograms. Now that we have that out in the open, I want to share with you the cutest little recipe for...
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Autumn Decor Inspired by Wine Harvest

When it comes to my home, I like to decorate for the season rather than any particular holiday. Fall is my very favorite season to decorate for. The colors are rich...
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Summer Entertaining Recipes: Grilled Chicken with Gremolata

We are winding down our Summer Entertaining Simplified series of posts with a fantastic recipe for the star of summertime cuisine — the grill! This recipe for a whole grilled...
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Summer Entertaining Recipes: Peach and Arugula Salad with Crispy Bacon

Living in Georgia means some pretty brutal summer temperatures. Summer in the Peach State isn’t without its perks, though! This Peach and Arugula Salad takes advantage of one of the...
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Summer Entertaining Recipes: Panzanella Salad

Panzanella is a Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes that’s popular in the summer. Traditionally, it includes chunks of soaked stale bread and vine-ripened tomatoes dressed with a simple vinaigrette. This version...
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