You ladies sure know how to make a girl feel loved. Most of you had no idea what you were getting yourselves into when I invited you to " A Blog Launch Party", but you showed up anyway. I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have each of you in my life. As I mentioned during the party, my husband came up with the idea to have a party to announce the blog launch. He is generous and supportive and I can't ever thank him enough. No matter what craziness I get in to, he shows up in so many ... View the Post
Ashley Cochran Women in Business Spotlight January 2020
Crowned for Ashes Welcome Video (1)Download Please watch this video to learn more about Crowned for Ashes. ... View the Post
My Spider Lily Home
Nothing means more to me than home. What makes me happiest is when my home is full of my children, grandchildren, friends, and family. Happiness is found at that table About two years ago, after grandchild number six was born, we moved into a new home built just for the purpose of having room for them all to come at one time. The first item we discussed with our architect was the dining table. The room had to be large enough to accommodate a table that would seat fourteen ... View the Post
The Grandchildren’s Room
I often describe the arrival of our grandchildren to our home as a hurricane that comes through the front door. A welcome hurricane, but a loud, spinning, and tumbling storm. When they leave and the front door is closed, their departure is like a vacuum. The house is back to the quiet of just the two of us. The nest feels empty and peaceful again, and I immediately start planning for the next arrival of the grandchildren and kids. I love the chaos that they bring with them. With so ... View the Post
Who is this career woman?
Dress from Ann Taylor. Rolling computer bag from Staples. I never dreamed of a career as a young girl. My only dream was to be married and have babies. So how is it that I find myself starting my 24th year in a career I never pursued and never knew I needed until I found it? There have been many twists and turns along the road that brings me to where I am today. I have been on an amazing journey of highs and lows and everything in between. When I started in the contract furniture ... View the Post
Jackson Hole Wyoming
Or, as the locals say, Jackson! What an amazing trip. Danny and I just returned from a winter getaway that couldn't have been any better. From the moment we touched down at the airport to the moment we lifted off on our return every part of this vacation was simply amazing. Neither of us are skiers so we were a little skeptical of what activities to plan in a ski town. As I researched "things to do for non-skiers" I was delighted to find a host of activities that piqued my interest. ... View the Post
