This summer I have tons of idle time and with this time I’ve been plotting to update a couple of rooms at home. Aside from my plans to paint and redecorate the half bath, I am currently focused on creating the perfect gallery wall(s). I think one would look great in the entryway and/or my …
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was filled with joy and all that good stuff. Over the weekend I went to the mall and made myself so proud. I did not buy one thing! If you follow my posts, you may remember I’m striving toward my own version of minimalism and I’m slowly but surely getting …
If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with shopping for beauty products. Instead of being a hoarder, I decided to do a little shopping for others and host a giveaway to thank my blog followers for their support. I bet you’re wondering what I’m planning to give away so I won’t make you wait …
Hello there, I feel so happy right now. Christmas is near and I turned in my last assignment of the semester yesterday… What could be better? Now that I don’t have to worry about doing homework every night after work, I can do what I do best. Shop. Christmas shopping brings me so much joy; I …
I’m currently on a high. Thanks to Essence magazine, last night I was able to attend a screening of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Beyond the Lights, a film about the unexpected romance between an LAPD officer named Kaz (played by the handsome Nate Parker) and a British pop star named Noni Jean (played perfectly by Gugu Mbatha-Raw). Kaz and Noni …
If you’re anything like me, looking at home decor photos is one of your favorite pastimes. With the browsing comes the undeniable inspiration and for me the color grey has become an interior design favorite. I’m inspired by the coolness of grey. I love how you can pair it with virtually any color and it’d …
I have a confession, I am officially obsessed with closet rooms. “What is a closet room?” you may be thinking. Well, allow me to explain. A closet room is a bedroom that has been transformed into a closet. Closet rooms can be so complex and personalized and for that reason I have fallen in love with …
Have you ever lusted after a fashion item you knew you couldn’t afford? I’m currently struggling with the decision to purchase a pair (or two) of Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” patent leather pumps. They’re just so beautiful and the more I look at them, the more I realize I need them. So what’s the issue? …
[youtube=http://youtu.be/lELxn-WxdYQ] Let’s get one thing straight, I love good music. I have a thing for vocalists with raw talent, great melodies and meaningful lyrics. Algebra Blessett is an artist that hits each of those nails on the head. I first found out about her randomly as I browed a music blog and her first video played automatically. I …
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After attending a friend’s wedding last week, I’ve developed a slight obsession with designing wedding cakes. I’ve drawn several while taking notes for class. I’ve even YouTubed a tutorial for drawing them using Paint on computers… I’ve pretty much mastered the art! This new hobby of mine sparked some thought. In the past I’ve never …