This amazing Cinco de Mayo wedding backdrop caught my eye. Photo by Anahi Weddings. I am drooling over these Jamaican jerk chicken quesadillas! Recipe here. Gotta have margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, right? Try this strawberry one. You will love it! This is my bar set...
"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain."~ Bob Marley. It could be because I grew up listening to music in Jamaica, so I cannot live without it, but a day doesn't go by when there isn't music filling every nook and cranny in our home. We....
Although it's raining today, Spring is undeniable here. I know some of you still have snow-so sorry! I can't wait to get outside to soak up the sun and to start gardening! Images via style-files Image via dress, design& decor Happy Tuesday everyone....
Read the story behind these beautiful Easter eggs here. So peaceful. A beautiful spot to reflect on the meaning of Easter; hope, truth, and life. Happy Easter(if you celebrate it) everyone! xx
When you have a house full of succulents and plants, you use them on your Easter table! Intead of flowers, I opted to use what I already had; my succulents! I also saved money in doing so. In addition to green, I added in some blues and pink with the table ware and...
The boys love having fun with eggs for Easter! Here's our latest creation. a closeup Are you getting creative with eggs too? xx
Today Zion turns 7 and though it sounds cliche, I am in disbelief at how quickly the time goes. Happy birthday Zion! We love you to the moon and back! In case you're wondering about the backdrop behind him, he wanted a Minecraft party, so I made what is called a...
I was invited to be a guest speaker at a local library next week and I will be speaking about how to design on a budget and save some money! Well, if you're no stranger to this blog, you know this is my area of expertise! The playroom is one of our most complimented...
I recently styled and wrote a piece for the local paper, The Fayetteville Observer about skipping the madness at a restaurant on Valentine's Day and opting for a romantic dinner at home instead. I will a share what I did and a bit more details of how...
This week, Zion received 3 academic awards at school and of course that called for a celebration! Since I have props for almost every occasion and Valentine's Day is just around the corner, it made sense to have a Valentine's Day style Party. Zion's favorites;...
Nothing ever stays the same around here, especially the bedrooms. A few new additions like the lamps from bedroom furniture discounts are always hard to resist. However, most recently a major change happened! Yes; new wallpaper! If you are a long time reader, you...
For our New Year's Eve celebration, it's all about the sparkle and bling. I've been in a golden state of mind for sure! This look is the inspiration for New Year's Eve party outfit. Isn't is smashing? Love her wild hair too; so me! Here's a sneak peek at what our...
a favorite Christmas pic snapped at night of the boys by the tree that i shared on instagramI am popping in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I wish for you peace, love and joy this Holiday season. I made a video for you all to enjoy from the boys and myself. I...
If you read our feature in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine, you already know that one of our Christmas traditions is to bake Jamaican rum cake also referred to as Jamaican Black cake. Today I am going to share a simple recipe, very similar to the one we use(via...
Hello everyone! For our Christmas decor this year, for the most part I made do with what we already had. However, I bought fresh greenery like the wreaths and garlands pictured. Though I love beautiful things and I am highly visual, the focus of my Christmas has been...