Introduction

Welcome to House Kalvels!

I’m Ashleigh the main writer of House Kalvels and director of operations at home. C is my other half and our houses chief financial officer. He works in manufacturing but given the chance will bring tax stuff to work on during vacation. J 19 our oldest is currently away at college. Please hold for his official major. F 4 is the youngest family member and rules us all. He prefers spending his days playing outside or building things. Pickles is our fawn Frenchie that loves attention and Paisley our black brindle Frenchie is the entertainer of our family.

We have a crazy busy life here in the wonderful Pacific Northwest. Our favorite family activities are playing games, exploring, and traveling. We are total foodies and will try just about anything. We try to travel at least twice a year. Once to a domestic location and once to someplace tropical in the winter. It’s nice to get away and break up the long rainy Washington winters. It doesn’t always work out but it’s a good goal. One of our current big projects is setting up our F-150 for camping. My dad is really into overland camping and we are going to join him on some of his adventures. Our pups don’t go with us on trips involving air travel but they can camp! Another project is finishing up a complete backyard makeover. We have 2 of the 7 trees that needed to be removed left to go. Our biggest family goal right now is to buy or build a house in the school district we want to be in. We’re always on the house and property hunt so stay tuned on that one. 

A little more about me. I love everything DIY and crafting. My favorites include pointed pen calligraphy and things made with or enhanced by Cricut. My biggest crafting wish right now is a Glowforge. I’ve been following them for years and hope to order one soon. My previous travels have been to destinations in the US, Mexico, and Canada. I can’t wait to travel outside of North America. My three bucket list trips would include Bali, France, and Greece. However, I won’t say no to anyplace new! I have a drink in my hand or nearby at every moment. You’ll find me drinking coffee and tea on most occasions. I cook the majority of our meals so the kitchen is normally in a state of chaos. Kitchen gadgets are a total weakness for me. I have something for just about everything. My most used items are my Vitamix, air fryer oven, and anything from Dash. You can’t have too many mini waffle makers! I love to decorate. If I had time I would decorate the house for every occasion possible. I love mixing new and old pieces. Fourth of July is my favorite holiday to celebrate but Halloween is my favorite to decorate for. I’m really looking forward to hosting parties again. It’s not as fun to decorate when no one is coming over.

This blog is going to be a place to write about anything and everything. My main focus will be crafting, house projects & decor, travel, and food. 

Thank you so much for joining us in our little caffeinated corner of the world!