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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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Wallpaper? In The Laundry Room? My Photowall Wallpaper Installation Story

Wallpaper? In The Laundry Room? My Photowall Wallpaper Installation Story

For the last year or so, I have had a few rooms in my home that needed help. Lots of help. One of them is the laundry room & we…

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One Small Room, 3 Big Functions: ORC Spring 2020 Week 2

One Small Room, 3 Big Functions: ORC Spring 2020 Week 2

Well y’all we got through week 1 of the One Room Challenge without a hitch! I thought there would be a few more hiccups because it was a last minute…

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How To Make Smudge Sticks From Fresh Sage

How To Make Smudge Sticks From Fresh Sage

Hi there friends & neighbors! I have a fun project to share! Sage is growing out of control in our garden so I’m using some to show you how to…

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The Teacher’s Lounge: ORC Spring 2020 Week 1

The Teacher’s Lounge: ORC Spring 2020 Week 1

Hi Y’all! Guess who decided (last minute) to join the One Room Challenge as a guest participant for the first time in 3 years?! ME that’s who! And I’m doing…

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7 Easy Ways To Decorate Your Small Apartment For BIG Impact

7 Easy Ways To Decorate Your Small Apartment For BIG Impact

I believe that our homes should be our sanctuary, whether it’s a sprawling mansion or a small apartment. A lot of people think they need more space, that it’s easier…

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Why You Don’t Completely Love Your Home & What To Do About It

Why You Don’t Completely Love Your Home & What To Do About It

You have a gorgeous home.  I mean every room is really very nice. You’ve got a beautiful Boho bedroom. An African inspired living room. A traditional formal dining room with…

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How To Make A Reversible Headboard Slipcover

How To Make A Reversible Headboard Slipcover

Hey y’all! A couple of years ago I made a custom reversible headboard slipcover for the wood bed in our master bedroom. The project was part of the One Room…

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DIY Custom Storage Boxes

DIY Custom Storage Boxes

How often have you made a mental or written note to get {more} storage boxes or containers? And how many of those times have you wanted a nicely matched or…

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Get & Stay Organized – In The Office

Get & Stay Organized – In The Office

At the beginning of the year, I gave you the 1st step in getting organized & staying organized for good. The most important thing was to start with a system….

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Hey y’all!

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!
I’m so glad you stopped by!

Come in, grab a drink & visit for a while!

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Hand Pollinating Zucchini. Where have all the bees gone? 🤷🏿‍♀️
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#amaranth #callaloo #freshfromthegardenWhen I decided to grow amaranth last year it was just because I loved the pretty tassel like flowers. I had no idea how great this plant really is!It's pretty AND the entire plant is edible, delicious, and super nutritious.Today I'm harvesting (trimming actually) my amaranth & sharing how I clean it & cook callaloo.
How To Harvest & Cook Amaranth ~ Making Callaloo That's Quick, Easy & Delicious
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#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
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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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Musician: Jeff Kaale
LET'S COOK! Southern Greens Salad w/ Sesame Seared Tuna. Best Quick Lunch or Dinner EVER!
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96° means it's officially salad season. Happines 96° means it's officially salad season. 
Happiness is being able to spread out all the fixings to let everyone pick & choose.
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This is a simple green salad with tuna but I thought I'd share a few of my favorite salad hacks:
1. For a healthier "dressing" try fresh or homemade salsa (get my recipe #ontheblog) 
2. Add a spray of hemp or olive oil for a boost of healthy fats (❤️ omegas)
3. Amp up the protein, vitamins & minerals with hemp seeds (plus even more omegas) 
4. Vegan swap: tuna --> seitan, jackfruit, tofu, or chickpeas. Eggs --> avocado. 🥑

#saladhacks
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
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