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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: Both of these methods work really well and are pretty quick. The baking soda…

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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 to make soap but for some reason they just can’t…

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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 for food, I could not even manage to keep houseplants…

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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 seasons are just different here. {And so is the sun,…

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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 & charcoal mask that I did. This video is not…

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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 a huge mental health advocate. Having struggled with chronic depression…

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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 talk about why having a routine is crucial to healthy…

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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 I finally know why. It has been doing wonders for…

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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 before, you already know that I am a natural purist…

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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 & greener than I already have been. Some things are…

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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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My office is the brightest room in our home but la My office is the brightest room in our home but lately it has been so dark because of all our crazy weather. There are layers of lightning here but this works for me, it's very zenful.I made a little change in my office too. My desk has always been in the ultimate power position. Swipe to see it 👉🏾
Still is, but different.
Needed to shift my perspective a little. I'm still on the fence about it but it's growing on me.Question... Do you use the principles of Feng Shui or Pher Ankh in your home, office, or projects? Interested in it? Tap the link in my bio & click on my office pic to learn more.Like, comment, save, & share for more tips like this.
Make this dish once & enjoy it for a week. Taboul Make this dish once & enjoy it for a week.
Tabouli (Tabbouleh) Salad can be served hot, cold or room temp. None of the ingredients spoil quickly & it is very nutritious.Tonight we had it with our favorite seared fresh salmon, tomorrow we can eat it with eggs & avocado for breakfast, and as a salad for lunch (maybe with some tuna).Traditionally tabbouleh is made with bulgur & parsley. But I never have bulgur on hand (who does?) so I make it with couscous or quinoa.
And of course I gave it a southern twist with fresh collard greens & cilantro from the garden.Would also be great with amaranth/callaloo, spinach, kale or any leafy green. Think outside the box & work with seasonal & regional veg.Best part... This is full of flavor with no added salt or pepper. The veg & aromatics give it all the flavor it needs.Interested in my recipe? Lemme know in the comments...
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This is why I LOVE what I do. Everyone deserves to This is why I LOVE what I do. Everyone deserves to come home to their own personal sanctuary.
This one really hit home for me because "life be lifeing".We still have things to do in this space but it's already giving all the feels.#itsthelittlethings #itsthelittlethingsinlife #itsthelittlethingsthatmatter
#interiordesignerslife #changinghomes #changinglives #upgradinghome #upgradinglife #RoomRemix #XtraordinaryByDesign
STRENGTH. BALANCE. PEACE. A month ago, I set a goa STRENGTH. BALANCE. PEACE.
A month ago, I set a goal. I'm halfway there. I'm a work in progress. And thank God that I am always IN progress!The goal was/is to tap into my own strength & gain balance. In life. In my body. In my relationships. In my career. In our family business. In my (& my family's) future.It all started with strength & balance within myself.
2022 is behind us, and honestly... it was A LOT.All that matters is what we learned from it.
I learned that setting boundaries & sticking to them takes STRENGTH. And that strength leads to a lifestyle BALANCE that is SO freeing. That freedom brings an amazingly unexpected PEACE.In the best of times & the worst of times... Romans 8:28Moving into 2023 like...........
Make everyday a holiday and also... Look! No cords Make everyday a holiday and also... Look! No cords! Dare ya to find one 😀 (IYKYK)While everyone is rushing to get Christmas decorations down we're thinking of leaving ours up. Only on the roofline though.We've already disconnected the lights on the "Christmas trees" in the front yard but I really love the lights along the house. Especially with the spotlights. I've seen this around the city and love the look.What do you think? Highlight the roofline or no? Sound off in the comments... Go 👇🏾Shout out to @greenas7819 for the lighting installation. Amazing as always 😘
I pray you all have a holiday full of joy, whateve I pray you all have a holiday full of joy, whatever that means for YOU.
Stay safe, stay warm, & be blessed. Always.
Merry Christmas y'all!Philippians 4:4#findyourjoy
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