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Well...ok...bye then May!! Hello June!! We are halfway into 2026 and I'm feeling like I'm just starting to get some momentum of some kind to a rhythm of uh a high hat. I ain't even gonna lie; for the first four months or so, it seemed like I was running to nowhere. Like we all do, taking it day by day just in a state of ok now what or where do I wanna go and what do I wanna do. Not sure if it's just typical middle age blues of sorts but going with the flow just didn't feel no

This month's nail files inspired by BeautyLookBook For the first time in a long time, I went into my next appointment knowing what I wanted. I was reading a review Beauty Lookbook covered and seen this beautiful blue shade and said THAT'S IT!! I even loved the nude combo with it. The Beauty Look Book Chanel Review Even the nude shade I would've grabbed buuuut it's SOLD OUT and the blue shade I thought was a fun color in the spirit of the upcoming Summer Season. Instead of thi

It's only been about two months since I've experienced the Cherry Blossoms for this year but the weather we have going on this month is making me relive those days, lol. It's funny how you document something and get lost in time before posting. When your ready to do so, life has pretty much moved on but the memories remain. Taking a picture really does last longer and dropping 'em now makes me smile at the thought. If you'd like a recap of the first part click here. In this p

Well, Well, Well. Goodbye April and Hello May. Stepping into this month feels like catching the exact moment a key turns and everything clicks into place. May is about elevation with intention—where growth isn’t rushed, it’s aligned. With new doors opening through monetization and a fresh space to call my own, I’m moving with clarity, not chaos. Every decision, every step, every pivot is rooted in purpose and this pace seems to control my nerves more than I can explain. This

Well, Well, Well...look how fast April has zoomed by. Almost so fast that I'd miss sharing my April Nail Files. YIKES!!! Coming off of March's Spring Whisper, I had nothing on the docket for this month. I did know going into May, I wanted something bright. Something to represent sunny days and something that would make me smile when I glanced down at this set. The first quarter of the year was a slow start and I wanna come alive for 2nd quarter. I almost went with RED. Yall k

Nope, I haven't forgotten-I've been a tad busy sorting these out. Although the hype for the Cherry Blossoms in DC have died down and the peak has come n gone, I still have my experience to share. I've been sorting through how I wanted to present them and got distracted with life n work. **BULLSHYT ALERT** Translation: Overthinking the presentation!! Maybe one day, I'll be one of those content creators that publish fresh n hot off the press and not wait weeks on end, lol. The

Although these have always been such a big deal, I'm growing quite **yawn** bored yet here I am. Gone are the days where I was set and ready for the day. The makeup community is always the buzzing and we share thoughts, hauls and reviews on what to add to the list. Sephora Sales are a big thing. I've fallen out of the makeup game which meant...my status which held high at VIB Rouge (20% off) has fallen to...VIB (15% off). Don't cry for me Argentina. I'm not mad at all. I stil

The first few months of the year I am typically getting a grasp on life or holding on to dear life so the theme crafts itself to be used as my New Year Resolution. Instead of having specific goals, I'd rather have a theme to adhere to and leave less pressure to check off throughout the 12 months. This allows me to structure my movements accordingly to reflect the theme and keep it as my marker when I veer off. This year, I just knew earlier than normal because I felt it the e

The Spring 🌷2026 Trend Alert: Soft Structure & Effortless Statements Runways may set the tone, but sidewalks set the standard because where else do they get their inspo?! Spring 2026 is here in a swirl of romance and bold ideas, yet in real life, we’re translating those moments into something softer, smarter, and infinitely more wearable. This season isn’t about dressing for spectacle-although...I love a good speck. It’s about dressing for mornings that move, afternoons that

April arrives like a soft exhale—petals drifting, sidewalks waking with more traffic, and the quiet hum of a season shifting into full expression as birds whistle. There’s something about this month that refuses stillness and it often awakens me. It’s not just about blooming, it’s about how we bloom—gracefully, unpredictably, and always in motion. Between passing showers and golden-hour glows, April sets the tone for a life lived outside-which I plan to do, layered in lightn

In Bloom & Lightly Brewed I’ve come to appreciate March as a month that doesn’t rush its reveal. It stretches, softens, and slowly trades winter’s heaviness for something a bit more forgiving as we've rolled into Spring. And while my posting may have taken a quieter tone, the month itself still offered a handful of small, lovely indulgences worth noting. Sip Trip March kept things mostly close to home for half the month. Coffee brewed in familiar corners, cups poured without

March arrives like a gentle whisper at the window, and this set answers in kind. For this theme I leaned into hues that feel like the season stretching and yawning to wake up—minty fresh with a shimmer of aqua that catches the light like ocean waves flirting with the shore-can you hear the splash, lol. I didn't have anything in mind when I sat in the chair. Yall know my default is anything pink but wanted to celebrate the Spring season differently. I almost went lavender-ish.

Hello, Spring… We’ve Been Expecting You Spring arrives like a well-timed exhale, hopefully...sooner than later; loosening winter’s grip and inviting us back into softness, light, and a touch of whimsy. We went from 80 degree days to a whole snow day in 24 hrs. The weather has been so wonky!! The days stretch a little longer, the air feels flirtatious again, and suddenly everything from the mood to my morning routine feels ready for a refresh. This season isn’t rushing in, it’

Yup...this is my Mariah Carey moment ** cue it's tiiiiiiiime** and oddly enough, my love for this affair grows every year for this time of the year where we are put on Cherry Blossom watch. This year, what I'd like to do is...get a time lapse of them from beginning to bloom and of course at it's peak and do my visit during sunrise. I've started with Phase One. I will not bore you on this post but I have an archives of how this tradition for me came to be and I've documented

With Daylight Saving Time arriving at its earliest possible start in 2026, I’m choosing to skip the usual chorus about lost sleep and instead lean into the luxury of extra light becuz let's be real...extra light IS luxury vs dirt naps. The seasonal pivot from winter to spring always feels swift, like the year suddenly lifting the blinds, and those longer evenings quietly work start boosting the mood, sharpening focus, and nudging us back outdoors. Don't see it as losing an ho

Notes from the coffee table I like to treat the first few days of a new month as a small grace window. A moment to look back before turning the page completely. February may be the shortest month that felt as long as January with 5 weekends on the calendar, but it still managed to leave a few warm fingerprints on my routine. My favorite was definitely in the movement of consistency. My Series which I Brewed in Love all month reignited my love for blogging all over again with

This is for anyone else who has dreams they are afraid to follow. Time is passing us by.

The first two months of the year always seem to move in weirdly quiet with a reflective rhythm. January arrives with sharp intentions, February settles in with a slower pace, and before we realize it, we’re already halfway through the first quarter. I know, I know-we are trying to get our bearings straight. This winter felt especially heavy at times per usual for me with January but I'm thawing off to get back in the groove this month. As a Winter Baby, I can't lie-I love a s

A 28-Day Practice in Intention, Presence, and Care If you are new here...Welcome. I've decided to commit to 28 days of small and intentional acts of love and guess what? MAMA I MADE IT!! This is the finale post. I've completed 28 days and four weeks committing to intentional acts of love. The rules and ideas are here . I've been on a roll this month n proud to show up for myself to recaliberate some consistency wit content. There was no grand gesture's becuz this was for me.

A 28-Day Practice in Intention, Presence, and Care If you are new here...Welcome. I've decided to commit to 28 days of small and intentional acts of love and this week we are in the home stretch with the last week of February. The rules and ideas are here . I've been on a roll this month n looking forward to continuing to show up for myself to recaliberate some consistency wit content. At this point, I can cut the small chatter. Without further ado... Recap Day 26: Extend gra