My Mom Cave featuring Photowall Wallpaper
For the last year or so, I have had a few rooms in my home that needed help. Lots of help. We tackled the laundry room with the help of Photowall wallpaper & now I’ve teamed up with Photowall USA…
Acres Homes – Historically Black Everything
Have y’all ever heard of a place called Acres Homes (Acreage Home)? We call it the “4-4”, but you have to say it right if you call it that. It’s “fo fo”. Not four four. Not forty four. “Fo. Fo.”…
{Southern Style} Skinny Zuppa Toscana
My family loves soup. One of our favorites is Zuppa Toscana. I recently made Skinny Zuppa Toscana & shared it in my Instagram stories – lots of friends asked about it so I thought I’d share my recipe for a…
Plotting & Planning a Fall Garden Zone 9a
Hey friends & neighbors! It’s that time of year to start planning a fall garden. Except that in zone 9a, we don’t have what most folks would call “Fall”. Our seasons are just different here. {And so is the sun,…
Lentil Salad with Garden Fresh Veg
We’ve always eaten lots of vegetables but now I’m finding new ways to enjoy them fresh from the garden. This lentil salad recipe is a perfect way to get loads of protein, vitamins & minerals! Since starting our garden I…
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. After a lot of brainstorming & planning, we decided to make a grill landing pad. We didn’t want a patio…
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 make smudge sticks from fresh sage! Since my family &…
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 something a little different – we’re calling it The Teacher’s…
Black History is Our History
Hi again friends & neighbors! While we are all celebrating OUR history, Black history this month & always, I am reflecting on my family’s personal history, legacy, and future. First a little backstory… 2019 was a year… I mean it…
Declutter Your Digital Life For A More Abundant New Year
Every year we all start talking about getting & keeping our lives organized. Kitchens, offices, closets; using planners for the family’s activities, the garden, chores… you name it! Am I right or is that just me? Nothing much has changed…
