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Ashley's Questionnaire

Dream destination: Morocco

Magical place: Portugal, the Algarve Coast.

Ideal dinner date: Anni Albers

Favorite album: Any album from The Talking Heads! GO RISD!

Recommended read: The Tools

Favorite recent film: Lady Bird

Favorite foods: Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Truffle mash potatoes, Burger

Power color: Sage Green

Beach or mountains; Beach

Prized possession: I have this small gold trinket box in the shape of an elephant head. It was my grandmothers. She used to put her matches in it, accompanied by this gold cigarette case. I have it at my desk. Also, My. Mom gave me a diamond necklace when I turned 16. I never take it off!

Preferred sign-off: xx, Ashley- I think that’s from my Lilly Pulitzer days!

Etiquette tip: Thank you notes of course! And never show up empty handed.

Writing utensil: My husband bought me this tortoise ballpoint pen for Christmas one year! I loved it.

Go-to hostess gift: I like giving candles and often bring along some personalized stationery.

Perfect cup of joe: An extra shot and black please! Waiting for my heart to explode!

Childhood dream job: A fashion designer. Then I realized I don’t do well with 3D. :-) So I went for textiles instead.

Creative fuel: Travel always inspires me. Experiencing different walks of life.

Tool of the trade: Pen and India ink. Drawing is my first love!