Whenever I hear the word summer, my mind immediately goes to the Caribbean and parts of Latin American. However, let's face it, I have access to paradise all year round. Despite my personal preference for my vacation, all eyes are on Europe this summer. Depending on your budget and advance planning, you can have a... Continue Reading →
The Importance Of Having Fun
Happiness is a state of mind tied to our emotions. This state of mind is often triggered by our present or past circumstances. Prolonged feelings of unhappiness can lead to poor health, and depression. Conversely, happiness leads to great health and a successful life. I have written about fun before in previous articles. However, today... Continue Reading →
Eat Like The Rich And Shop Like The Poor
High inflation rates in the US and other parts of the world have had major effects on mortgage rates and food prices. I am not kidding when I say that our current grocery bill has doubled from 2020 to 2024. Upon realizing the huge difference in the cost of our monthly grocery bill, the certified... Continue Reading →
If Walls Could Talk?
I must say, the walls are talking in the interior design world. Wall art is the secret weapon for designers, realtors, and home flippers. It is the queen of staging a home or property for sale. How are these walls talking to us? They are talking with colors, textures, vintage art pieces, geometric shapes ,... Continue Reading →
FASHION TIPS FOR SPRING
What can I say? Neon colors are back! Last spring, we saw the reign of the neutral tones like the tans and browns. Spring 2024 is coming in bold, as it relates to ladies' fashion. Some neutral tones are still around, like sage green and lilacs. However, bright greens, purple, neon pink, neon green, and... Continue Reading →
Hello Spring
The end of March and April are the months I spend a lot of time and money at my local plant stores in Georgia. Replacing broken pots from the winter freeze, buying top soil, and new plants. I have learned to spend more of my money on perennials, evergreens, and succulents. Then I nicely accentuate those with the star of my garden, any plant that gives me flowers🌻.