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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…

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How To Clean Silver Quickly & Naturally

How To Clean Silver Quickly & Naturally

Every spring I like to use my grandmother’s teapots as centerpieces on the dining room table.  But I never like cleaning silver because I have flashbacks of Grandmother buying every expensive formula & cloth combo known to man that was…

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Roundup Of All Natural Homemade Cleaning Products

Roundup Of All Natural Homemade Cleaning Products

In the spirit of spring, I’m doing a roundup of all the natural homemade cleaning products you’ll ever need. I’m not a conspiracy theorist but I do believe that the toxins in a lot of the products we use in…

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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…

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Product Review: Linnai Reusable Silicone Food Bags

Product Review: Linnai Reusable Silicone Food Bags

I am always looking for new ways to make going green easier & fun for my family. Ways that save time & money while still being sustainable.  One of the things that I have yet to find a replacement for…

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10 Simple & Affordable Sustainable Kitchen Essentials

10 Simple & Affordable Sustainable Kitchen Essentials

Do you ever think “I’d go green if it weren’t so expensive”? If you are a home cook, you may even think the only way to be sustainable in the kitchen is through your food choices. Think again, my friend!…

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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…

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One Room Challenge ~ Week 3~ Creating Outdoor Rooms

One Room Challenge ~ Week 3~ Creating Outdoor Rooms

Our yard is not huge – it’s about 24′ x 75′ not including the existing patio.  It’s still plenty of space for creating outdoor rooms & still have play space.  It almost looks like there is not much going on this week….

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One Room Challenge ~ Week 2 ~ DIY Elevated Garden Beds

One Room Challenge ~ Week 2 ~ DIY Elevated Garden Beds

In week 1 of the One Room Challenge, I mentioned that our backyard makeover needed to be done in stages in a specific order.  Last week, we completed the 1st part of our DIY elevated garden beds. We started out with the…

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Lessons Learned from the Summer Garden

Lessons Learned from the Summer Garden

Spring is coming.  Well, in Houston it’s almost always spring or summer so I guess I could say spring is unofficially here.  I’m ready to get outside and start my summer garden for the 2nd time.  But first I have…

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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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Did I ever mention I have a thing with chairs? (An Did I ever mention I have a thing with chairs? (And lamps & mirrors & little tables & linens &...)
I don't know what it is but I feel like you can never have too many chairs. Wendy @artofstylengrace noticed it first... These chairs hanging on chair hooks are the quirkiest things in our home.
It gets the people talking. And yes we do use them as needed.
Happy St. Patrick's Day y'all! Show me your #green 💚#quirkydecor #furnitureasart #quirkyart #havefun #enjoytheprocess #interiordecorating #XtraordinaryByDesign #4thHouseOnTheRight #happystpattysday #happystpatricksday #showmeyourgreen
I spent the last 2 days working in the kitchen bec I spent the last 2 days working in the kitchen because @greenas7819 & I needed to collab on some things. He didn't want to come in my office & I didn't want to go in his so we met in the middle.
Being in here even more than normal I realize how much I really love it.
Plus we're closer to food & drinks 😉
On another note... Maybe I should design more kitchens 🤔
One of the many things I love about spring is that One of the many things I love about spring is that we can cook a whole meal without ever turning on the cooktop or oven!
Today we're eating traditional #hotwings & #boudin. I'm adding a little something extra special for movie night later. Stay tuned to my stories for that... Maybe 😉#welcomespring #foodies live in the #4thHouseOnTheRight #classicblackandwhite #blackandwhitekitchen
Happy #internationalwomensday y'all!! Today & ever Happy #internationalwomensday y'all!!
Today & everyday I am grateful for the many generations of talented women I am blessed to know & love.
We are (technically) 4 that once all lived under the same roof &  matriarch. From these women I've learned to use my smarts, cook, organize, garden, sew (even though I'm too much of a perfectionist for that), & use a few power tools.
And I'm still learning from them about everything from boundaries to embracing ALL of who I am.Tag an amazing woman you're celebrating today & everyday. She deserves to hear from you. 💕#internationalwomensday2023 #iwd2023 #gratefulandblessed #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #talentedwomen #creativewomen #smartwomen #legacy
Y'all see me in my kitchen cooking all the time bu Y'all see me in my kitchen cooking all the time but did you know it was featured on The Spruce @thespruceofficial ?
And that was before we added these beautiful @cambriasurfaces countertops because green is haute 🔥 and the hanging chairs are quirky!Kitchens & family rooms are my favorite spaces to design. They really are the heart of home. Done right, it can be classic, fun, & never gets old.Countertops @cambriasurfaces Newport
Wall colors @sherwinwilliams Eco Green & Icicle
Cookbook shelf - DIY project
Chair hooks @ikea
Everything else #thrifted #gifted & #reimagined#kitchendesign #blackkitchen #classicblackandwhite #greenaccents  #mycambria #beazerhomes #4thHouseOnTheRight #XtraordinaryByDesign
And 'cause I love growing our food! For the 1st ti And 'cause I love growing our food! For the 1st time in EVER starting seeds indoors worked for me!! Who wants tomatoes & peppers?!#growityourself #growiteatit #homegrowntomatoes #homegrownveggies #vegetablegardening #4thHouseOnTheRight #allthingshome
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