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Simple as Black and White

Simple as Black and White

For the last few years, I had problems finding and sticking to a skin care regime that worked well for me.  I was breaking out quite a lot IMO, they would last way too long and leave those nasty dark acne…

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Pipe Cleaner Curls – $0.87

Pipe Cleaner Curls – $0.87

Pipe cleaners… you know those little crafty things small children use to make spiders and other stuff at school?  Turns out those are the best loc curlers ever and they cost a measly 87 cents per pack.  Now that I’ve…

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The Pompadour!!!

The Pompadour!!!

I am so obsessed with Janelle Monae right now.  And I love love love that she literally ROCKS the “Pomp”.  So naturally I just had to try it on my own locs.  I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to…

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Finally trimmed down a little

Finally trimmed down a little

So anyone who knows me knows that I have never been into long hair.  Even as a permie, I would allow my hair to grow only so long before cutting it almost completely off (think 90’s era Halle or Toni…

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Rethink, Reuse & Redecorate

Some of us are frugal, some of us are trying to do our part for the environment, some of us want to use things in unique ways, and some of us are ALL OF THE ABOVE.  Whichever you are (or…

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Mean Green Cleaning

As promised, following are my tried and true Mean Green Clean “recipes”.  I have found a “green” substitute for everything but my dishes – I have not yet figured out or found a good “recipe” for dish washing liquid or…

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You only thought I was all natural…

I have  NOT ONE commercial cleaning product left in our home. Oh wait, I lie…. I do have an industrial sized bottle of Palmolive that I refuse to get rid of because I am “frugal” and just cannot bring myself…

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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!
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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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