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The Quickest & Easiest Way to Clean Silver

The Quickest & Easiest Way to Clean Silver

I’ve talked about 2 ways to clean silver before that are quick, easy, & eco-friendly. And both methods use things practically everyone already has on hand: Method 1 – using…

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Bessie’s Best Moisturizing Body Bar

Bessie’s Best Moisturizing Body Bar

I almost always make hot process soap these days mainly because I don’t know we need more until we’re almost out. My family knows that I need a few weeks…

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How To Make Seed Packets for FREE!

How To Make Seed Packets for FREE!

When I started gardening it was really an experiment for me. Even though I grew up grandparents & great-grands who grew most of their own food & even raised animals…

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Plotting & Planning a Fall Garden Zone 9a

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…

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SCS – Bentonite Clay & Charcoal Mask

SCS – Bentonite Clay & Charcoal Mask

Hey hey y’all. I apologize that I did not get to edit and share SCS with you last week. I finally got it done & I’m sharing the bentonite clay…

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SCS – How’s Your Mental Health?

SCS – How’s Your Mental Health?

Hi again friends & neighbors! I posted this video on all my social media channels because its just that important. If you’ve been here before you know that I am…

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Trimming 4b/4c Natural Hair

Trimming 4b/4c Natural Hair

I’m getting a trim this week’s self care Sunday & sharing 3 different methods I have used for trimming 4b/4c natural hair. Before I dive right into the trim, let’s…

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Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin Care

Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin Care

This week’s self care Sunday is all about how & why I incorporate regular exfoliation & CBD oil in my skin care routine. CBD oil is all the rage and…

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DIY Kitchen Cleaners Without Borax

DIY Kitchen Cleaners Without Borax

Hi friend! If you’ve been here before welcome back! If you’re new here, thanks so much for stopping by! Today I’m talking about DIY kitchen cleaners. If you’ve been here…

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Eco-Friendly Home Essentials

Eco-Friendly Home Essentials

One of my goals for 2019 & beyond is to continue my sustainability journey by challenging myself to shop less. When I have to shop, I want to buy smarter…

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Hey y’all!

Iโ€™m Nโ€™Ckyola [nรญ-หˆkล-lรค], but most people call me Nikki. Iโ€™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!
Iโ€™m so glad you stopped by!

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

N'Ckyola
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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. ๐Ÿ’š
#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. ๐Ÿ’š
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 ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’šhttps://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
YouTube Video UCcEoRLGRkiB6EA4W2IeLPSA_GxnDOkYfbQo
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 ๐Ÿคฌ 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 ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ) 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! ๐Ÿ˜ณ
And of course the trash bags are biodegradable ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

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 {๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜'๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ}?"

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

๐Ÿ” fingerprint
๐Ÿ” key card
๐Ÿ” pass code
๐Ÿ” phone app
๐Ÿ” 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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