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TRÈS ASHLEY

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Très Ashley

The posts you’ll find here are inspired by the people, places, activities and food that I love the most.

 I’m a Julia Child devotee and a xenophile who loves finding joie de vivre with my husband and children.

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Musée d’Orsay with my little dancer

Travelers who visits the Musée d’Orsay in Paris will not be disappointed. It’s absolutely one of my favorite European museums. These art works by Caillebotte and Degas are just some of…

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Chartres Cathedral: now and then

Les trois femmes: my mother, daughter and I traveled to Chartres, France and visited Chartres Cathedral. The night before we drove from Paris to Chartres, we watched the movie that…

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Book Club: Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Our book club met in December to discuss Ina Garten’s new book. A group of elementary teachers gathered on a Thursday evening to a warm dinner of an Ina inspired…

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Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer

Three generations of fashion lovers ventured to Oklahoma City to see Edith Head: Hollywood’s costume designer exhibit on the last day it was showing. This exhibit was too fragile to…

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Marie Antoinette: Petit Trianon

“You like flowers, so I have a gift for you: Petit Trianon.” ~Louis XVI to Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette spent most of her time at the très charmant Petit Trianon with…

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Matisse: Le Madras rouge

It was my first time visiting Philadelphia and I was there for the ISTE (International Society for Technology). My mom and daughter had come to Philly to make it a…

Matisse: Le Madras rougeRead More

ISTE inspiration for EdTech and teaching teachers

When I stress and feel nervous, I quote Eleanor Roosevelt. “You must do the things you think you cannot do. People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and…

ISTE inspiration for EdTech and teaching teachersRead More

I only have pies for you

The kitchen is the most joyful room in the house. There is power in making food together because sharing food is the most natural way to connect. Time well spent…

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BBQ chicken…Texas-style!

Big city or small, there is always a large base of Texans who love BBQ. Going to school in Alabama, I spent time enjoying Dreamland BBQ. My husbands parents are outside of…

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Food & Cocktails

Book Club: Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Our book club met in December to discuss Ina Garten’s new book. A group…

Book Club: Be Ready When the Luck HappensRead More

I only have pies for you

The kitchen is the most joyful room in the house. There is power in…

I only have pies for youRead More

BBQ chicken…Texas-style!

Big city or small, there is always a large base of Texans who love BBQ. Going…

BBQ chicken…Texas-style!Read More

Squash Blossoms

This is my second summer to grow squash and zucchini and I’m making sure…

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Chicken and biscuit dumplings

There’s a new staple in my pantry…buttermilk biscuits from Biscuit Head. I’m a fan…

Chicken and biscuit dumplingsRead More

Lemon Curd

We have the sweetest little lemon tree that my parents gave us several years…

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Wishing you a rosy school year

We’re back in school and if you try REALLY hard you can find the…

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Mom’s Hot Mustard

My mom is famous for her hot mustard. She usually makes it during the…

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Tabasco Jelly & Bloody Mary Mix

You know what goes really well with Tabasco Jelly? A Bloody Mary and Bing…

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Bonjour et bienvenue

Très Ashley is a lifestyle site covering everything from fitness, fashion, food, education, art and goodreads.

Julia Child said, “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”

I’m interested in a lot…

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Happy F I F T E E N to our Huck Finn, Quincy. He L Happy F I F T E E N to our Huck Finn, Quincy. He LOVES animals🐰🐶 fishing 🎣, golfing, exploring and swimming. His favorite question is, “what’s for dinner.” Special requests are cheeseburgers🍔, lemon chicken or a Weinberger's sandwich while watching something with Chris Farley. You will rarely find him without a basketball in his hands 🏀 He’s not too cool to play Zelda with his sister. I made him a Quincyriffic mixed tape...best enjoyed with a coke float & cheeseburger. 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sTwaXSo6UZIcX45mTB0eH?si=zog5sWwdQBKuDbfoqxrzTA&dl_branch=1
Happy Birthday to the sweetest dance 🕺 partner, Happy Birthday to the sweetest dance 🕺 partner, Quincy!! 🎂
Happy S E V E N T E E N to our 5’9 dancing QUEEN Happy S E V E N T E E N to our 5’9 dancing QUEEN. Zooey met the real Mrs Maisel and is obsessed with that era. She's seriously crazy for all things French...especially macaroons🇫🇷, Her favorite things are: dancing 💃🏻, reading 📖 mysteries, playing🎾, writing letters 📬 and watercoloring🎨 . She adores her dogs 🐶 & her brother Quincy. I made her a Zooeyrific mixed tape...best enjoyed with strawberry lemonade & macaroons! 🍰🎉 🧜‍♀️🎂🍋🎈
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1aLiSOsFZ5e1kh3eygbz7L?si=DrRoHGWwSHyO1lKlCYKySg
#dancingqueen #futurerockette @zooeycooley
Taking a bite out of the Big Apple with the girls. Taking a bite out of the Big Apple with the girls. NYC & Tiffany’s are always a good idea 🍎👠💃🏻🚕 🖼️
Once upon a time in the far off land of Tuscaloosa Once upon a time in the far off land of Tuscaloosa, Alabama I met my prince! Celebrating 23 + 4 years of magic, fireworks, a yellow brick road, and glitter (lots of glitter)! 💫 💍 👰🏻
“Philadelphia freedom, I love ya
Yes, I do!!”🔔🇺🇸 Loved learning & exploring Philly with family @isteconnects #istelive23 #lifelonglearner #edtech
#istelive23 @isteconnects The ultimate professiona #istelive23 @isteconnects The ultimate professional development in Philly for the International Society of Technology in Education conference meeting my #edtech heroes…plus art 🖼️ and history with my girls ♥️ On fire 🔥 and engaged with inspiration #lifelonglearner
The happiest Father’s Day to my three favorite D The happiest Father’s Day to my three favorite Dads! ♥️

Education & Family

Musée d’Orsay with my little dancer

Travelers who visits the Musée d’Orsay in Paris will not be disappointed. It’s absolutely one…

Musée d’Orsay with my little dancerRead More

Chartres Cathedral: now and then

Les trois femmes: my mother, daughter and I traveled to Chartres, France and visited…

Chartres Cathedral: now and thenRead More

Matisse: Le Madras rouge

It was my first time visiting Philadelphia and I was there for the ISTE…

Matisse: Le Madras rougeRead More

ISTE inspiration for EdTech and teaching teachers

When I stress and feel nervous, I quote Eleanor Roosevelt. “You must do the…

ISTE inspiration for EdTech and teaching teachersRead More

Girl Scout Gold Award: Melanoma Prevention

This is the happy face of a proud Girl Scout earning her Gold Award.…

Girl Scout Gold Award: Melanoma PreventionRead More

Advice from an elementary teacher about summer learning

Next year will mark my twenty-fifth year to be an elementary teacher. Parents ask…

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Dancing at Ivybrook Academy

https://vimeo.com/795758314 My dear friend Kris surprised me with a question…”could you come dance at…

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The importance of having friends at work

Working with my closest friends makes my job a joy. Laughing together every single…

The importance of having friends at workRead More

Beautiful Birthday Books for Children

Celebrating a child’s birthday with their peers brings so much joy. I’m on my…

Beautiful Birthday Books for ChildrenRead More

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