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

    / June 27, 2020

    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 were no issues…

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

    / June 22, 2020

    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 the room –…

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Hey y’all, I’m N’Ckyola [ní-ˈkō-lä], but most people call me Nikki.
I share creative solutions to make home & life beautiful, functional, & sustainable without going broke.

My goal is to rid the world of builder beige & furniture sets!

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Let's talk self-care for a sec... just in time bef Let's talk self-care for a sec... just in time before the rain comes...{Long post but stick with me for a hot minute 💕) I recently had some fam ask me about why I do Self-Care Sunday vids when I actually "DO" stuff on Sundays.Here's how I feel about it... self-care is different things to different people. Get 7 people in a room & ask each of them individually what self-care means to them. If they are unique individuals with a mind of their own not driven by social media or outside influence, each of them will have a different answer (even if only slight).For me it goes beyond hair & skin & nails. Beyond reading, #gardening, cooking, eating. My "day of rest" isn't necessarily spent in bed, on the sofa, or in my favorite chair.For me self-care & rest is about NOT working or feeling like I'm working.Gardening is a perfect example. In the #garden I can (usually) be alone with my thoughts, talk to Our Father, and my grandparents & great-grandparents - who all had their own gardens.For me, gardening is a form of self-care, whether I'm doing it alone or with the fam. And even though its great exercise its also very relaxing.The point is, YOU decide what self-care is for YOU. YOU know how best to rest your mind, body, & soul.What does it mean to YOU? Let's talk about it.Deuteronomy 5:14Happy Sunday my friends! Stay safe & ENJOY 💞
Sometimes I get a little lucky. I prefer to say bl Sometimes I get a little lucky. I prefer to say blessed. 😊 This tucked away office is the perfect example. I took on this project as part of the #OneRoomChallenge at the very last minute as a gift to my cousin & dear friend @keasnapshots. (ICYMI link to the full reveal is in my bio) 🥰 This office space was a total blessing. It's a miracle that it was done in time. I planned it a little differently but when the desk, the lamp, the mirror, AND the shelves weren't available... 😳 And then I found this mirror @HomeGoods... the people haven't seen a happy dance like they did in that store that day!! 💃🏾💃🏾 There's no moral to the story y'all. Just that sometimes I get a little lucky. Romans 8:28Looking for design friends? 🖤🤎JOIN OUR #ShareBlackSpaces Family🖤🤎1️⃣Follow our standing hosts & weekly co-hosts. @bmorejanelle @dragonfly62 @kjdesignandmortarstyling @setdecoratorraquel @oevansdesigns @joyfuldesignsstudio @luxewives □ 2️⃣ DM @shareblackspaces or a host to join the family. □ 3️⃣Use the general #shareblackspaces hashtag in your daily posts for a chance to become a tour co-host! □ Join us!!#shareblackspaces #shareblackspaceswk12#gofinding #homegoodshappy #coloryourhome #SWColorLove #bhgorc #makehomeyours #interiordesign #houstoninteriordesigner #BFID #cypressdesigner #houstonhomes #cypresshomes #decorator #createmeaningfulspaces #sustainablestyle #sustainablehome #discoverunder5k #designblogger #sustainablelifestyleblogger #4thHouseOnTheRight #XtraordinaryByDesign #Solopreneur
NOW WE'RE JUST HAVING FUN 🎵We've had to move NOW WE'RE JUST HAVING FUN 🎵We've had to move so many things around for so many reasons (virtual school, WFH, etc). It's all worked out really well so far especially this little corner! 🎶 It's always been a charging station but now it's a full on music corner too! Because what's a Friday night without music (and wings)?! 🎵 I think #LenaHorne approves. Looks like she likes it here. 😁*Side note... my banana tree keeps having babies. I've given them away, decorated with them on the patio & now they're taking over the house. What else can I do with these things? 🤷🏾‍♀️ • • • Looking for design friends? 🖤🤎JOIN OUR #ShareBlackSpaces Family🖤🤎1️⃣Follow our standing hosts & weekly co-hosts. @bmorejanelle @dragonfly62 @kjdesignandmortarstyling @setdecoratorraquel @myvirgohome @ccwhomebynik @bijanhomedecor □ 2️⃣ DM @shareblackspaces or a host to join the family. □ 3️⃣Use the general #shareblackspaces hashtag in your daily posts for a chance to become a tour co-host! □ Join us!!#shareblackspaces #shareblackspaceswk11#musiconvinyl #musiclover #musiccorner #chargingstation #oldschoolmusic #classic #blackwomenrock #coloryourhome #lovehome #africaninspireddecor #blackhomeblogger #4thHouseOnTheRight #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome  #cornerofmyhome #shareblackstories #shareblackspaces  #mysouthernhome #bhghome  #bdsdaily45m #BFID #BFIDMember #blackfemaleinteriordesigner #makehomematter #createmeaningfulspaces #XtraordinaryByDesign
It's the 1st day of school and the boss's office i It's the 1st day of school and the boss's office is ready to go. 👨🏾‍⚖️ We had to take a corner of the kid's media room to build in this little workstation. It's in the perfect spot though because when the boss needs to ask the owners a question, we're right across the hall 😁 And if he ever needs incentive to get all his work done, he can just swing around to see all those video games he can't play until he does! 😉 Who else is virtual schooling this year? How's it going so far? We're just trying to have fun with it & keep it stress free.
Welcome to Week 10 of the Share Black Spaces Virtu Welcome to Week 10 of the Share Black Spaces Virtual Tour and Happy 5-Year Anniversary to @blackfemaleinteriordesigners + @blackmaleinteriordesigners!!! 🥂  Are you a designer of color or a design-lover of color? Follow @shareblackspaces and JOIN US! □ 🎊ANNIVERSARY PARTY🎊 DATE: SEPTEMBER 8TH TIME: 8PM PST WHERE: GOING LIVE  @BLACKFEMALEINTERIORDESIGNERS IG □ The #SHAREBLACKSPACES tour runs 7 PM ET on Friday, September 4 through 7 PM ET on Sunday, September 6. □ 🤎🖤JOINING IS EASY🖤🤎 1️⃣Follow our standing hosts & weekly co-hosts. @bmorejanelle @dragonfly62 @kjdesignandmortarstyling @setdecoratorraquel @thetealtownhouse @stephaniemichelle_athome @urbanguy39 □ 2️⃣ DM @shareblackspaces or a host to join the family. □ 3️⃣Use the general #shareblackspaces hashtag in your daily posts to win a chance to become a tour co-host + a chance to have your photo be the feature photo for the tour! □ Join us!! #shareblackspaces #shareblackspaceswk10
Welcome to Week 9 of the Share Black Spaces Virtua Welcome to Week 9 of the Share Black Spaces Virtual Tour. Are you a designer of color or a design-lover of color? Interested in meeting new design friends? You've found the right group! Join us! □ The future of interior design is now! This beautifully peaceful vignette by fellow co-host @mycreativeitch is a perfect example! Add some #color #culture & #diversity to your feed! There's so much thought & a great story behind each of these spaces. #notjustpretty □ Follow @shareblackspaces and read the details shared via their posts on joining. □ The tour runs from 7 PM ET on Friday, August 28 through 7 PM ET on Sunday, August 30. □ 🤎🖤JOINING IS EASY🖤🤎 1️⃣Follow our standing hosts & weekly co-hosts. @bmorejanelle @dragonfly62 @kjdesignandmortarstyling @setdecoratorraquel @stephaniemichelle_athome @mycreativeitch @nikkig_xbydesign □ 2️⃣ DM @shareblackspaces or a host to join & meet more design-lovers of color. □ 3️⃣ Use the general #shareblackspaces hashtag in your daily posts to win a chance to become a tour co-host + a chance to have your photo be the feature photo for the tour! □ This tour runs every Friday 7 PM ET to Sunday 7 PM. Join us!!#shareblackspaces #shareblackspaceswk9ENJOY!!💕
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