MEET ASHLEY
Born and raised in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, Ashley believes that dinner parties can change the world. As the founder and creative force behind Sweetpea Lifestyle, she’s spent over 17 years cultivating a community around the art of gathering — proving that connection doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Through her website and social media, Ashley shares simple recipes, effortless entertaining ideas, and thoughtful ways to bring people together. Her signature message — that hospitality is hope in action — has resonated with thousands who crave deeper connection in an often disconnected world.
Ashley’s TEDxAsheville talk, “Dinner Parties Can Change the World,” invites audiences to see the dinner table as more than just a place to eat. It’s a place to heal, to listen, to belong — and to start small revolutions of kindness, one meal at a time.
When she’s not testing recipes or styling a dinner party, you’ll find Ashley reading on her kindle, shopping estate sales for her next treasure, or dreaming up her next Magical Dinner Party Kit. With her signature warmth and charm, she reminds us that hospitality isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.