Skip to content
  • At HomeExpand
    • Sustainable Home
    • DIY Projects
  • For Foodies
  • Going GreenExpand
    • Natural Beauty
  • In the Garden
  • Musings
Email YouTube Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Instagram Facebook

4th House on the Right

At the intersection of home, well-being, & sustainability

YouTube Pinterest Twitter Instagram Facebook

Natural Beauty

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…

Read More SCS – Bentonite Clay & Charcoal MaskContinue

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…

Read More SCS – How’s Your Mental Health?Continue

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…

Read More Trimming 4b/4c Natural HairContinue

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…

Read More Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin CareContinue

All Natural Homemade Personal Care Recipes

All Natural Homemade Personal Care Recipes

When I first went natural with my hair wayyyyy back in 1993, I dabbled a little in natural products for my hair.  I didn’t get too far – there wasn’t much information & what my family used growing up was…

Read More All Natural Homemade Personal Care RecipesContinue

Why Turmeric & Liquid Amino Acids Are My 2 New Kitchen Favorites

Why Turmeric & Liquid Amino Acids Are My 2 New Kitchen Favorites

I have been a naturalista for something like 26 years.  In the beginning I tried so many products, some worked, some not.  Only when I kinda became a “purist” (maybe) did I find out that some of the best things…

Read More Why Turmeric & Liquid Amino Acids Are My 2 New Kitchen FavoritesContinue

Why I Finally Tried the Max Hydration Method & What I Think About It

Why I Finally Tried the Max Hydration Method & What I Think About It

Well my naturalistas, I finally took the plunge.  I tried the Maximun Hydration Method (MHM) & I’m here to tell you my results & exactly how I feel about it. I read about this method a while ago, but at…

Read More Why I Finally Tried the Max Hydration Method & What I Think About ItContinue

Moisturizing Semi-Homemade Body Wash Using Castile Soap

Being the naturalista that I am, for years I have used castile soap to wash my hair. On a whim I started using it as body wash, mainly because I was tired of shelling out loads of cash for Cetaphil soap &…

Read More Moisturizing Semi-Homemade Body Wash Using Castile SoapContinue

DIY Lotion for Skin & Hair

DIY Lotion for Skin & Hair

Take a look at your lotion.  What’s the first ingredient? Water! What’s next?  If it’s any good, probably some butters (shea, cocoa, etc), oils (olive, coconut, etc.), glycerin.  Some have oats, honey, flaxseed – all kinds of good stuff.  And…

Read More DIY Lotion for Skin & HairContinue

All Natural Super Simple Homemade Lip Balm

All Natural Super Simple Homemade Lip Balm

I have a confession.  I have dry lips.  It has nothing to do with the weather or how much water I drink, my lips are just dry.  I have used may different types of lip balms and most of them…

Read More All Natural Super Simple Homemade Lip BalmContinue

Page navigation

1 2 3 Next PageNext

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!

N'Ckyola
Discover My Story

Popular Posts

  • Customize Home With DIY ProjectsLifestyle At Home

    Weekend Warriors: How To Make A Grill Landing Pad

  • Large scale sofa in a small apartment
    Lifestyle At Home

    7 Easy Ways To Decorate Your Small Apartment For BIG Impact

  • Christmas Table Setting
    Lifestyle At Home

    5 Steps to Perfect Table Settings for the Holidays and Beyond

  • Lifestyle At Home

    Decked Out Apartment Living Room For A Swank Young Couple

Latest on IG!

It's that time of year. Time for all kinds of sala It's that time of year. Time for all kinds of salads, from garden to table. Did you know that flowers are edible too? I plant them for pollinators & to deter bugs but I've learned that a lot of them are good for you & can also have topical medicinal benefits.Today I'm adding some marigold flowers to my Cobb salad because it's pretty & kinda fancy. I think I'll dry some & try it as tea too.#sustainablelifestyle #holisticwellbeing #holisticnutrition #fromgardentotable #4thHouseOnTheRight
How well do you know me? Probably well enough to How well do you know me?
Probably well enough to know that I love all things @reflektiondesignAnd now there's even more to love. She has a new video series, How We Live Home Tour Series. Interior designers, decorators, organizers, and creatives share their homes & drop some gems too!Head over to @reflektiondesign for the YouTube link & check out the series! While you're there, subscribe so you can catch all the episodes when they air.BTW, today's episode is all about "How We Live" in the @4thhouse_ontheright
Spoiler alert: I just watched & was nearly brought to tears. So pop in your earbuds & head to my stories to watch or listen in. I'd love to know what you think.Happy weekend eve y'all! 💕
Is wallpaper a trend... Again? When we were workin Is wallpaper a trend... Again? When we were working on this project my contractor asked for my honest opinion. Is wallpaper really back?Honestly, good wallpaper never went away only the trendy stuff did (think forest green & burgundy borders, green ivy climbing the walls, etc).Classics like the trellis in this bedroom & the grasscloth in the entryway (swipe 👉🏾) can elevate any design. These never go out of style.Other classic wallpaper patterns that stand the test of time are Greek key, toile, geometrics, chinoiserie, & some murals.
There's a lot of (really cool) trendy wallpaper out there now that I personally don't think will last, even my own home. But I think contractors have spent so much time & energy removing wallpaper over the years that they just want it to go away.I think I changed their minds with this project. 😉#MadeWithBellacorPRO #MadeWithBellacor #interiordesigntips #wallpaperinstallation #XtraordinaryByDesign
Have I ever mentioned that I have a thing with cha Have I ever mentioned that I have a thing with chairs? Especially old chairs. I've been threatening to reupholster this one for the last 4 years but she's older than me sooo... Something or 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 just won't let me do it.BTW, I also have a thing with textiles & love framing things. Over Grandmother's swivel chair I framed 2 fabrics - 1 from @kasmirfabrics that's matted by another from @reflektiondesign with a grasscloth wallpaper background from @tempaper_designsIt was an experiment that I think turned out really unique. Guarantee you won't see it anywhere else 😉#ihavethisthingwithchairs #ihavethisthingwithtextiles #framedfabric #putitinaframe #loveitframeit
🤪 Good morning. Have a beautiful Monday. 💕 🤪 Good morning. Have a beautiful Monday. 💕#lifeofabusinessowner #lifeofanentrepreneur #XtraordinaryByDesign #officegoals #cleanoffice #productivespace #4thHouseOnTheRight
I don't talk to my plants @clarke.andco but I like I don't talk to my plants @clarke.andco but I like to think I'm a good listener.
I am VERY attentive... sometimes overly attentive. Just last week they told me they didn't want anymore water. I left them alone & now everything is flowering & fruiting!
God gave them exactly what they needed last night & we'll be eating soon!
🍅🫑🥬🍆🧅🌻
BTW, did you know that for some veggies in the garden, just shaking the flowering plant can release the pollen to fall on lower flowers so they can start fruiting too?
Nature is so amazing!#themoreyouknow #themoreyougrow #inthegarden #growiteatit #kitchengardening in the #4thHouseOnTheRight #gardeningtipsforbeginners #gardeningtipsandtricks
Show More... Follow on IG
  • ABOUT ME
  • MEDIA KIT
  • XTRAORDINARY BY DESIGN
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • DISCLOSURE

© 2023 4th House on the Right | An Xtraordinary by Design Lifestyle Blog

Green Geeks Eco Friendly Site Seal

Scroll to top
  • At Home
    • Sustainable Home
    • DIY Projects
  • For Foodies
  • Going Green
    • Natural Beauty
  • In the Garden
  • Musings
Search