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Last week, I hosted my first official [housewarming] party of the year at my new home, the Humble Ranch. So many of my family & friends came out to celebrate this awesome life event with me. It was a simple affair complete with excellent texture, color, design, drink, & food mixed with African flair. Everybody […]

Last week, I attended a Louis Vuitton V Collection launch party this week and wore an awesome silk scarf made by my friend Ellen M. She has some amazing & versatile designs. The scarf that I’m rocking as a cravat actually has so many colors that I can wear it with a variety of shirt/blazers […]

Earlier this week, I made my way to San Antonio, TX for the first time. I’ve wanted to visit for years after seeing various enticing shows on the Travel Channel & Food Network and as a history buff, I totally wanted to visit the Alamo and Catholic missions that are around the famed city. Well, […]

So… I saw these macaroni & cheese waffles on Pinterest a while ago and fell in love with the very idea. After savoring the thought for months, I decided to pull the trigger and make the waffles happen.  It was a success. The process is detailed here but I tried slightly different ingredients. 1/2 lb […]

I had a lot of time and ingredients on my hands the other day so I made this monster of a sandwich for dinner. It was the business! And the cole slaw??? So damn good & basic. Dole bagged coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion and Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing.

Yesterday, I attended my first BBQ of the short season aKa spring/summer or is it still winter.  It was last minute and typically, I like taking salads to cook outs but yesterday, I decided to do a quick and fun lemonade using what I already had on hand. – English cucumber – Basil – Orange […]

I’m hella late but happy NEW YEAR or as they say in France BONNE ANNÉE! And when is it really too late to say happy new year? 2014 is already off to a great start and I have so much energy; positive energy fueling me. Paris is what I needed to recharge! All I wanted […]

Digging through my NYC Analog Street Portrait Series archive, I found a few gems that I’ve neglected far too long. Time is getting the best of me…. New York fashion stylist: Elena Moussa – The hair, the glasses and the Aztec influenced sequined dress make for a fun day on the Lincoln Center Promenade. Check here […]

A good pair of church shoes is a necessity in my life. I wouldn’t consider myself obsessed with shoes but I spend a fair amount of time searching for styles and looking at trends. My research is aided by having Pinterest to host a collection of some of the hottest kicks that I stumble upon. […]

Like a food nerd, I got excited when I went to the market & found blood oranges in the produce section. Blood oranges happen to be one of my favorite citrus fruits. Not too sweet, super juicy, and fun to look at. When you slice one open, you never know what you will see. The […]