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It may still technically be October but let’s be

It may still technically be October but let’s be honest... Are you geared up for the holiday season? I’m ready to celebrate the holidays even with social distancing in place. Thinking about planning for Thanksgiving and all things Christmas is so exciting. I’m determined to make this holiday season one that’s still filled with as much joy, fun and laughter as any other. Have you started your holiday planning yet?

Kids and home decor usually don’t go hand in han

Kids and home decor usually don’t go hand in hand but with Ruggable rugs all that changes. The rug in my dining room was ready to be replaced and I was looking for something that was not only stylish but withstanding. #ruggablepartner It was perfect timing when @ruggable reached out to me to partner with them. Their non-slip, machine-washable rugs make cleaning so easy. With two little ones, messes are common, so having a decor that looks great in the space and is kid-friendly is the ultimate combination. Where could you use a Ruggable rug? Use code FUNSIMPLICITY10 for 10% off!
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#diningroomtable #diymama #arearug
#simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #homediy #rusticmodern #dallasbloggers #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #homewithrue #diyer #californiakitchen #whitecabinets #hometour #mompreneurlifestyle #blackhomebloggers #smpshareyourstory #diningchairs #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #blogginglife #diningroomdesign #diningroominspo #blackmomblogger

It was family fun day! We decided to do something

It was family fun day! We decided to do something out of our norm. We aren’t really pumpkin eaters but we had so much fun at the pumpkin patch last week!
Watching my kids get to run around in the hay was the highlight of the trip. So you can’t go to a pumpkin patch and not bring one home! But now I’m not sure what to do with it! 😂 I would love for you to comment below with some suggestions. What should we do with our pumpkin?
#nationalpumpkinday!
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#pumpkinpatches #pumkinpatchkids #pumpkinpathfun #lifestyleinfluencer #blackfamilymatters #blackfamilygoals #homeblogger #blackmomblog #diymama #blogginglife #fallactivities #blackhomebloggers #blackmomblogger #fall2020 #stayathomelife #familylifestyle #mommybloggers #blackgirlbloggers #homeblog #blackfamily #diyblogger #blackmomskillingit #blackmoms #blackmomsblog #stayathomemomlife #fallfun #fallready

What is your fall decorating style? Fall overhaul

What is your fall decorating style? Fall overhaul or Autumn Accents? With my day job, juggling virtual learning and working on exciting partnerships behind the scenes, I have not been able to decorate my home for the fall season. ..but I love to put together tablescapes especially starting with the fall season. This is a simple fall tablescape I put together a few years ago and I'm still in love with it.😍
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#ltkhome #bhghome #simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #smmakelifebeautiful #rusticmodern #texasblogger #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #sodomino #farmhousekitchen #californiakitchen #smploves #whitecabinets #diymama #hometour #howyouhome #diyhome #newbloggers #smpshareyourstory #designblogger #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #blogginglife #cljsquad

I want to thank Grace at @designsponge for letting

I want to thank Grace at @designsponge for letting me takeover her IG stories yesterday, showing off my new DIY project! If you missed it, I replaced the glass inserts on our TV console in our family with cane webbing. This was a great solution to make the console safe for my kids. Full tutorial coming to the blog soon! Final product saved as a highlight, "Cane Webbing Fronts" What other mini DIY projects would you love to see using cane webbing?
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#bhghome #simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #rusticmodern #texasblogger #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #sodomino #farmhousekitchen #californiakitchen #smploves #whitecabinets #diymama #hometour #howyouhome #diyhome #newbloggers #smpshareyourstory #designblogger #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #cljsquad #dwellmagazine #lightandbright #homewithrue

I can’t lie. I‘m still in shock today as I rea

I can’t lie. I‘m still in shock today as I really reflect on what winning the AMARA Interior Blog Awards: Blogger’s Choice Award yesterday means. You know, every day is not glamorous. Every day I don’t always show up in life as confident in my ability to make a difference and reach others. So this award means so much to me. I can barely put into words what it means to be recognized by you and by my peers for the work that I am doing. The best part is it’s a work that I love to do. I would like to thank the individual(s) that nominated me. I appreciate you so much! Thank you AMARA Interior Blog Awards @amaraliving for recognizing me. Thank you for putting together an amazing virtual ceremony. I want to thank the judges and sponsors for their time and energy into helping make this happen. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you. All of you who voted. All of you who like and comment on my posts. All of you who subscribe to my newsletter and read my blog posts. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
#iba20
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📷 @audriedollins
#simplehomestyle #neutralhome #prettylittleinteriors #designblogger #mybhghome #diymama #lightandbright #whiteinteriors #homewithrue #smploves #blackhomebloggers #diyblogger #homestylinginspo #diyhome #cljsquad #dwellmagazine #smmakelifebeautiful #bhghome #whiteandwoodwednesday #rusticmodern #diymom #heyhomehey #makingmyhaven #amplifyblackvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackownedhomedecor #homedecorinspo

Hey friends, remember last week when I was reminis

Hey friends, remember last week when I was reminiscing about my shiplap struggle? ⠀
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Well, we finally left it to the professionals (I refuse to make the same mistake twice 😆). To continue the project we wanted to keep using MDF boards for a cohesive look going up our staircase. ⠀
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So here is the plan for Phase 2:⠀
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✅ Cover the niche in the wall⠀
✅ Add more shiplap to the staircase⠀
✅ Finish by adding trim to the hallway on the second floor⠀
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Definitely proving to be a faster turnaround this time and I can’t wait to show you all the end result! Head over to my stories to see the progress so far😁⠀
#foyerdesign #foyer #staircasedesign #staircases⠀
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#blackmomblog #whiteandwoodwednesday #diymama #diyhome #homebuilding #blackhomebloggers #homebloggers #mommybloggers #blackgirlbloggers #diyblogger #blackgirlswhodiy #blackmomsblog #homegoals #homelifestyle #simplehomestyle #homelove #homeprojects #quarantineprojects #mybhghome #mommyblog #designbuild #bhghome #homediy #buildergradeupdates #howyouhome

Happy October Friends! ⠀ ⠀ Our wedding anniver

Happy October Friends! ⠀
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Our wedding anniversary is in a few days and today is Nigerian Independence Day. Six years ago on this day our family and friends were flying across the globe, preparing to celebrate with us. ⠀
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This was our traditional wedding which took place in Nigeria. I'm looking forward to what's in store for us as we enter another year together as couple and as a team. ⠀
📷 @jideakinyemiphotography
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#blackfamilies #blackfamilygoals #blackandproud #homeblogger #blackmomblog #blogginglife #blackfamilylifestyle #blackloveisbeautiful #familylifestyle #homebloggers #mommybloggers #blackgirlbloggers #blackfamily #blackmoms #blackmomsblog #blacklovematters #traditionalweddings #nigerianweddingpictures #lifestylephotos

I'm so grateful for the overwhelming support that

I'm so grateful for the overwhelming support that was received in shining a light on black-owned home decor shops. It's very important to me that those whose voice is heard louder continue to speak up. ⠀
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In line with that and continuing to use my platform to inspire and bring awareness, it’s time for round two! ⠀
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Here are more Black-owned home decor pieces. Head over to my stories to shop these products and support them. Link is also in my bio 😉⠀
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@goodeeworld
@_54kibo
@karenjaihome ⠀
@greenhousemercantile
@ecovibehome
@cashmere_candle_company
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#simplehomestyle #neutralhome #prettylittleinteriors #designblogger #mybhghome #diymama #lightandbright #whiteinteriors #homewithrue #smploves #blackhomebloggers #diyblogger #homestylinginspo #diyhome #cljsquad #dwellmagazine #smmakelifebeautiful #bhghome #whiteandwoodwednesday #rusticmodern #diymom #fallhomedecor #heyhomehey #makingmyhaven #amplifyblackvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackownedhomedecor #homedecorinspo #bathroomideas #blackownedshop

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It may still technically be October but let’s be

It may still technically be October but let’s be honest... Are you geared up for the holiday season? I’m ready to celebrate the holidays even with social distancing in place. Thinking about planning for Thanksgiving and all things Christmas is so exciting. I’m determined to make this holiday season one that’s still filled with as much joy, fun and laughter as any other. Have you started your holiday planning yet?

Kids and home decor usually don’t go hand in han

Kids and home decor usually don’t go hand in hand but with Ruggable rugs all that changes. The rug in my dining room was ready to be replaced and I was looking for something that was not only stylish but withstanding. #ruggablepartner It was perfect timing when @ruggable reached out to me to partner with them. Their non-slip, machine-washable rugs make cleaning so easy. With two little ones, messes are common, so having a decor that looks great in the space and is kid-friendly is the ultimate combination. Where could you use a Ruggable rug? Use code FUNSIMPLICITY10 for 10% off!
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#diningroomtable #diymama #arearug
#simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #homediy #rusticmodern #dallasbloggers #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #homewithrue #diyer #californiakitchen #whitecabinets #hometour #mompreneurlifestyle #blackhomebloggers #smpshareyourstory #diningchairs #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #blogginglife #diningroomdesign #diningroominspo #blackmomblogger

It was family fun day! We decided to do something

It was family fun day! We decided to do something out of our norm. We aren’t really pumpkin eaters but we had so much fun at the pumpkin patch last week!
Watching my kids get to run around in the hay was the highlight of the trip. So you can’t go to a pumpkin patch and not bring one home! But now I’m not sure what to do with it! 😂 I would love for you to comment below with some suggestions. What should we do with our pumpkin?
#nationalpumpkinday!
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#pumpkinpatches #pumkinpatchkids #pumpkinpathfun #lifestyleinfluencer #blackfamilymatters #blackfamilygoals #homeblogger #blackmomblog #diymama #blogginglife #fallactivities #blackhomebloggers #blackmomblogger #fall2020 #stayathomelife #familylifestyle #mommybloggers #blackgirlbloggers #homeblog #blackfamily #diyblogger #blackmomskillingit #blackmoms #blackmomsblog #stayathomemomlife #fallfun #fallready

What is your fall decorating style? Fall overhaul

What is your fall decorating style? Fall overhaul or Autumn Accents? With my day job, juggling virtual learning and working on exciting partnerships behind the scenes, I have not been able to decorate my home for the fall season. ..but I love to put together tablescapes especially starting with the fall season. This is a simple fall tablescape I put together a few years ago and I'm still in love with it.😍
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#ltkhome #bhghome #simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #smmakelifebeautiful #rusticmodern #texasblogger #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #sodomino #farmhousekitchen #californiakitchen #smploves #whitecabinets #diymama #hometour #howyouhome #diyhome #newbloggers #smpshareyourstory #designblogger #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #blogginglife #cljsquad

I want to thank Grace at @designsponge for letting

I want to thank Grace at @designsponge for letting me takeover her IG stories yesterday, showing off my new DIY project! If you missed it, I replaced the glass inserts on our TV console in our family with cane webbing. This was a great solution to make the console safe for my kids. Full tutorial coming to the blog soon! Final product saved as a highlight, "Cane Webbing Fronts" What other mini DIY projects would you love to see using cane webbing?
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#bhghome #simplehomestyle #neutralhome #whiteandwoodwednesday #prettylittleinteriors #doingneutralright #rusticmodern #texasblogger #whitekitchen #woodandwhites #sodomino #farmhousekitchen #californiakitchen #smploves #whitecabinets #diymama #hometour #howyouhome #diyhome #newbloggers #smpshareyourstory #designblogger #homeblogger #mommyblogs #mybhghome #cljsquad #dwellmagazine #lightandbright #homewithrue

I can’t lie. I‘m still in shock today as I rea

I can’t lie. I‘m still in shock today as I really reflect on what winning the AMARA Interior Blog Awards: Blogger’s Choice Award yesterday means. You know, every day is not glamorous. Every day I don’t always show up in life as confident in my ability to make a difference and reach others. So this award means so much to me. I can barely put into words what it means to be recognized by you and by my peers for the work that I am doing. The best part is it’s a work that I love to do. I would like to thank the individual(s) that nominated me. I appreciate you so much! Thank you AMARA Interior Blog Awards @amaraliving for recognizing me. Thank you for putting together an amazing virtual ceremony. I want to thank the judges and sponsors for their time and energy into helping make this happen. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you. All of you who voted. All of you who like and comment on my posts. All of you who subscribe to my newsletter and read my blog posts. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
#iba20
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📷 @audriedollins
#simplehomestyle #neutralhome #prettylittleinteriors #designblogger #mybhghome #diymama #lightandbright #whiteinteriors #homewithrue #smploves #blackhomebloggers #diyblogger #homestylinginspo #diyhome #cljsquad #dwellmagazine #smmakelifebeautiful #bhghome #whiteandwoodwednesday #rusticmodern #diymom #heyhomehey #makingmyhaven #amplifyblackvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackownedhomedecor #homedecorinspo

Hey friends, remember last week when I was reminis

Hey friends, remember last week when I was reminiscing about my shiplap struggle? ⠀
⠀
Well, we finally left it to the professionals (I refuse to make the same mistake twice 😆). To continue the project we wanted to keep using MDF boards for a cohesive look going up our staircase. ⠀
⠀
So here is the plan for Phase 2:⠀
⠀
✅ Cover the niche in the wall⠀
✅ Add more shiplap to the staircase⠀
✅ Finish by adding trim to the hallway on the second floor⠀
⠀
Definitely proving to be a faster turnaround this time and I can’t wait to show you all the end result! Head over to my stories to see the progress so far😁⠀
#foyerdesign #foyer #staircasedesign #staircases⠀
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#blackmomblog #whiteandwoodwednesday #diymama #diyhome #homebuilding #blackhomebloggers #homebloggers #mommybloggers #blackgirlbloggers #diyblogger #blackgirlswhodiy #blackmomsblog #homegoals #homelifestyle #simplehomestyle #homelove #homeprojects #quarantineprojects #mybhghome #mommyblog #designbuild #bhghome #homediy #buildergradeupdates #howyouhome

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