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How To Care For Crepe Myrtle Trees – It’s Easier Than You Think

How To Care For Crepe Myrtle Trees – It’s Easier Than You Think

Crepe Myrtle trees are an absolutely beautiful, quintessentially Southern landscape staple. And guess what? They’re super easy to care for. That’s what this post is all about – how to…

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Laundry Room Makeover

Laundry Room Makeover

Hate is a strong word, I know. And it’s not all of the laundry that I hate. I don’t mind separating, loading, even moving from washer to dryer. Ugh… but…

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How & Why I Made A Custom Console Table

How & Why I Made A Custom Console Table

I normally start off my DIY posts with a story but today I’m just gonna dive right in & tell you why I made this custom console table. Our entryway…

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5 Unexpected WFH Office Essentials I Can’t Be Without

5 Unexpected WFH Office Essentials I Can’t Be Without

I like to keep a clean & clutter free desk but there a few things I have to always have within reach. There are some unexpected office essentials you may…

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How To Adapt A Light Kit To Use With A Spider Shade

How To Adapt A Light Kit To Use With A Spider Shade

Like most folks, life has changed a lot in our home. I have my home office but now I’ve had to add 2 more office spaces for our youngest who…

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Weekend Warriors: How To Make A Grill Landing Pad

Weekend Warriors: How To Make A Grill Landing Pad

After we extended our patio in 2017 we realized that we had everything EXCEPT a {semi-}permanent home for the grill. We didn’t want a patio that spanned the length of…

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DIY No-Sew Upholstery & the BIG Reveal – ORC Spring 2020 Week 8

DIY No-Sew Upholstery & the BIG Reveal – ORC Spring 2020 Week 8

Last week I was supposed to work on the the all important DIY no-sew upholstery project for the my cousin’s loveseat. Naturally, it just wouldn’t have been right if there…

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Slow Progress While We Play The Waiting Game – ORC Spring 2020 Week 7

Slow Progress While We Play The Waiting Game – ORC Spring 2020 Week 7

This week was supposed to be about outfitting the “office” area of the Teacher’s Lounge & the all important upholstery project for the 1 thing my cousin specifically requested in…

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NEW Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition – ORC Spring 2020 Week 6

NEW Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition – ORC Spring 2020 Week 6

I have an exciting update this week (week 6… I think… because who knows what day or week it is anymore) for the One Room Challenge! It’s PAINT! And it’s…

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Use Feng Shui to Increase Positivity & Spirituality in a Multipurpose Space – ORC Spring 2020 Week 4

Use Feng Shui to Increase Positivity & Spirituality in a Multipurpose Space – ORC Spring 2020 Week 4

Hi & welcome back! It may seem like there’s been little to no movement on my One Room Challenge space but trust me there’s lots going on behind the scenes….

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I’m N’Ckyola [ní-ˈkō-lä], but most people call me Nikki. I’m a semi-retired Holistic & Sustainable Interior Designer based in Houston, TX. I love to share my experience creating & living a beautifully functional natural lifestyle at home!
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YouTube Video UCcEoRLGRkiB6EA4W2IeLPSA_xdjJK4ANZ5U #zone9a #gardening #savingseeds #broccoliI never knew that broccoli heads turn into the most beautiful flowers that bees absolutely love!
Then I learned that the flowers eventually turn into seed heads.
In this video, I'm sharing how to harvest loads of broccoli seeds. This is my very first time saving broccoli seeds & you won't believe how easy it is! I'm super excited to share it with you.
This is yet another reason I love gardening. It's the ultimate life-giving self- sustaining activity!Drop a comment if you have more tips on how to harvest broccoli seeds quickly & easily.As always, Thanks for watching. 💚
#zone9a #gardening #savingseeds #broccoliI never knew that broccoli heads turn into the most beautiful flowers that bees absolutely love!
Then I learned that the flowers eventually turn into seed heads.
In this video, I'm sharing how to harvest loads of broccoli seeds. This is my very first time saving broccoli seeds & you won't believe how easy it is! I'm super excited to share it with you.
This is yet another reason I love gardening. It's the ultimate life-giving self- sustaining activity!Drop a comment if you have more tips on how to harvest broccoli seeds quickly & easily.As always, Thanks for watching. 💚
How To Harvest Broccoli Seeds For Beginners
YouTube Video UCcEoRLGRkiB6EA4W2IeLPSA_xdjJK4ANZ5U
May is Mental Health Awareness Month & there's no better time for a reminder to take care of ourselves. Looking for some inspiration? Head over to the 4th House on the Right blog for words of wisdom & to discover my mental health story. More than self care, SOUL care starts with mental health 💕💚https://blog.xbydesign.biz/editorial/
Carve Out Time & Space For Yourself
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Hey y'all! Happy gardening from zone 9a in Cypress, TX (Houston)!
It's been a minute but today is an exciting day. I'm sowing my #singleseedchallenge2022 and it's a good one!!! The ultimate sustainable plant that serves 2 purposes.Watch & see for all the deets!Created by InShot:https://inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
Sowing my Single Seed Challenge! ~ Spring 2022
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Music: Golden
Musician: Jeff Kaale
LET'S COOK! Southern Greens Salad w/ Sesame Seared Tuna. Best Quick Lunch or Dinner EVER!
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Making Compost Tea. The very best fertilizer for FREE if you already compost!
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I was able to create 120 square feet of garden space for less than $50! Here's how I did it, it's easier than you think.Catch the series + commentary at 4thHouse.online
or here on YT (same link)  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZxGwTjiiWye9z8u4WHRJtKe0nG1PIiaN
Create a No Dig Garden For UNDER $50!
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A throwback & a story. I love designing kitchens & A throwback & a story. I love designing kitchens & family rooms. They are my favorites because it's where most people spend the most time.
The "problem" with kitchens is that they are not easy (but they ARE fun). Design is SO much more than pretty finishes, color theory, & psychology.

It's functionality, durability & sustainability which takes analysis, planning, thought, skill, & sometimes divine intervention.

We live in a builder basic home in a master planned community. It's a really nice BB home, but because it's not custom there are things that just are not well thought out. 
Like outlets & switches on our island backsplash... right next to the sink. 

It's not rocket science that this is not the best idea & could even be dangerous. Swipe to see what I have to deal with today because of this.

It's a good thing we're making a few tweaks to our kitchen soon because it's things like this that make me wanna scream "who the 🤬 came up with this brilliant idea".

There's always a project loading in the #4thHouseOnTheRight 
Happy Saturday y'all!

#builderbasic #designfail #dontworry #illfixit #confessionsofadesigner #designmistakes
I love the support, encouragement, creativity & ac I love the support, encouragement, creativity & accountability of the One Room Challenge. 

I'm not participating this time around but...
Making the bed (swipe 👉🏾) reminds me that some of the best design decisions have come to me while participating in the ORC. Some big, some small, but all significant AND eco-friendly.
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Swipe for just a few examples:
1. Using a closet to create space for an office - no construction needed. Plus the doors can be used for something else like creating a table or desk. Or donated to @habitatforhumanity (I credit @urvintagegirl for this one & now its one of my favorite things to do!)

2. Making a headboard slipcover to change the look of an otherwise solid & perfectly fine bed. 1 bed, multiple design choices, no waste... WIN.

3. Creating a garden out of reclaimed wood. We tore out our (not so functional) deck to expand the patio & reused the wood to make the original garden beds.

4. Speaking of reclaimed wood... I also built this multi functional console/bar using wood from the same deck. It was originally in the dining room & but since COVID, hubby uses it as a desk/bar in the media room. Multi-purpose, functional, and eco-friendly! 

I'm not participating in this ORC but it's always fun & interesting to follow along. The participants are always super creative & come up some amazing ideas!
Who else is following along?
Now y'all know I had to share a little something f Now y'all know I had to share a little something for #earthday
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Swipe for a few quick tips on how we can all be more sustainable.
Big or small, every little bit helps. 
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If you're looking for a little eco-friendly challenge, I like to see how *little* trash our family can make in a week/month. Between recycling & composting, we barely fill a 6 gallon bag of trash every week. 
Including doggie poop! 😳
And of course the trash bags are biodegradable 👍🏾

Try it, you'll be surprised at what you can do/change.

#earthday2022 #earthdayeveryday #saynotofastfashion #thriftit #shoplocally #plantsomething #livesustainably #sustainablelifestyleblogger #sustainablestyle #holistichome #4thHouseOnTheRight #mysustainablehomestyle #liveslowly
GROWTH. It's a beautiful thing. I get this a lot.. GROWTH. It's a beautiful thing.
I get this a lot... "aren't you an interior designer? So why are you {𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐'𝘮 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨}?"

The short answers are yes I am and because I'm more than a designer. My business is what I do, NOT who I am.
That "random" thing is not so random, it's real life. And if sharing helps 1 person or 100, isn't it worth doing?

1Peter 4:10
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BTW, if you've caught my stories lately you will be happy to know that the ti plants & society garlic are doing great so far! 
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Happy weekend eve y'all!
Hey y'all!!! ICYMI... I'm all about living a beaut Hey y'all!!! ICYMI... I'm all about living a beautifully natural sustainable lifestyle inside & out. Everything from what we put in & on our bodies to our environment (because home & family are everything).
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That's why I'm SO excited to tell you about my LIVE series on @Pinterest TV every Thursday in April all about clean beauty & sustainability! 
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If you missed my last session, don't worry! I'm back to share more clean beauty tips & recipes right from my own kitchen. So grab your fave refreshment, bring your questions & comments, and join me LIVE! ONLY on the @Pinterest app.
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The link is in my bio, just click "Remind Me" when you get there & make sure you have the app! 
I can't wait to see you there! This is more than self-care,  it's WHOLE SOUL CARE!
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Where? LIVE ONLY ON THE PINTERST APP
When? EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL
What time? 6 PM CT, 4 PM PT
We recently upgraded our security starting with th We recently upgraded our security starting with this 5 in 1 smart lock from @rooksmarthome 

There's 5 ways to use this lock so we don't have to worry about lost keys or codes

🔐 fingerprint
🔐 key card
🔐 pass code
🔐 phone app
🔐 traditional key

It's super slick & looks so good we're looking for new door hardware to match it!

(Bonus: Lola will meet you at the door)

#homesecurity #smartlock #getadog #sponsored #smarthomesecurity #interiordesigner #homeowner #homeismysanctuary #homeismyhappyplace
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