Joie de Vivre

Joie de vivre: French. "A delight in being alive. The joy of living." Hello!  I'm Ashley Williamson, born in Florida, grew up in Northwest Arkansas and now living with my husband in the Lake District of England.  I'm prone to making sweeping life changes unexpectedly, finding myself in interesting situations, and having unanticipated adventures.  I would LOVE you to join in my story!    Travel~Photography~Baking~Making~Writing~Expat

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30% off EVERYTHING! #ashandloom #etsyblackfriday See shop for details. https://etsy.me/2OVF22N https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcKBk_n1sn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d9bzkq6tmftn

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Many, many moons lately... #ashandloom #ashandloomoriginal #miyuki #jenfiledesperlesetjassume #thenativecreative #modernmaker #crafternoon (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp43NO7n9LC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=duw71omy1i0h

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Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Bramley, Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith, Jonigold, Arkansas Black... All apples I love. Next weekend is the #Ulverston #appleday! It’s one of my favorite fun and random things that Ulverston does, and this year, I did an Apple pattern to celebrate! #progressvideo #artvideos #ashandloomoriginal #ashandloom #apples #fall #happyfallyall #lifeincolor #makersgonnamake #thenativecreative #modernmaker #folkart (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWaiSMnUaU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7t8nq5c36gnd

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My beloved Nook. The best little happy place to make new things. 💕🌈🌌👩🏻‍🎨 #ashandloom #makerspace #myworkshop #thenativecreative #thatsdarling #beautifullife (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_ehApHTqB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j51hasknyq7

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For a long time now, I’ve been wanting to do some roses, and I’m really glad I finally had a chance to do them! #ashandloom (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3ReCTnbYP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6ulspri1mmp1

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Ta-da! September roses. This has been suuuchh a fun one! Enjoy! #ashandloom (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3QhL9HsLe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=llhpdrcbbtyd

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Colors for a pattern that I’ve been dying to make for ages! #ashandloom https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqX_Hqn-_j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ka4zqb71b3mv

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One of my favorite ever designs—I used graph paper and just sort of fell in love with designing then and there. #ashandloomoriginal https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmbinHHntd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ngo0u5w05ba7

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@maxhalls I’m still not over your little love parakeets! (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BndcF2snY7O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v5m2oi4m0tmp

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This week’s theme: once in a blue moon. 🌙🌌🌙 #ashandloom (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnbqGJHnYZS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t27b5nff3uy

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Just a whole lot of blue going on today. #ashandloom (at Lake District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZqqf4HMOP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y0wvreqcnkmd

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I’m just really feeling my whole to do list, coffee, succulent, and candle situation this morning. I woke up with my mind scattered in 15 different directions as needed a little sit and plan session. Do you ever find your brain has too much going on? How do you get organized? #ashandloom (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWQTXAn4e5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=me67mhlnboes

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Just feeling happy with my rainbow speckled sweater and my rainbow bracelet and the sunshine.☀️ 🌈👩🏻‍🎨 #ashandloom (at Ulverston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT8iyvHkds/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jwtda41k8kvu

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Happy Labor Day, Americans! Don’t forget to check out my 25% off sale! What are you planning on going with your day off? #ashandloom (at Lake District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnQ4TaInRQX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v2vz3qenrd4x

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The Big Dipper, Ursa Major, The Plow, The Great Bear—no matter the name, it is special to so many of us. What is it called in your country/language/culture? (Don’t forget to shop the Labor Day Sale! 25% off of everything! (at Lake District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOnF1VnXLg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hv7qiiyqcss0

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All the birds! I love how my little parakeets turned out. Those blues make me happy! The dish is an amazing 90 years old and looks as good as the day It was made. I can’t wait to give this bracelet to a dear friend today! Don’t forget to shop the Ash & Loom 25% Sale this weekend! #ashandloomoriginal #ashandloom https://www.instagram.com/p/BnLZskYHJTC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ii911faqdb2n

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Like mermaid treasure... I am excited to send these off to their new home today. Want some for yourself? They are 25% off all this weekend! (at Lake District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJF6fjnVCF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mg0jpv6misgf