LET’S GET READY TO BUMBLE

That’s me pictured above in a mesh bra with a side pony, rose gold necklace stack and computer glasses.

POUR IT OUT

The grounding taste of the gin botanicals lubricate my tongue, melting into each taste bud like a kid’s rocky road ice cream cone on a summer’s day.

HOW TO UNWIND LIKE A BOSS

I would say that 60% of my time is spent in bed - which has been deemed as my second workspace. It’s where I knit, read, write, gain inspiration and of course relax.

TO BE SINGLE, GIFTED AND BLACK | BEING COMFORTABLE WITH SINGLEDOM

My first kiss was unexpected, daring, a bit messy and lingering. I was a late bloomer - a senior in high school and my first boyfriend was walking me to gym class.

RED LENTIL SOUP WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE | LENTILS FOR A RAINY DAY

When the forecast calls for a cold rainy day in LA, I stock up on food, yarn and pre-select a Netflix “bingeable” show - and that’s exactly how it went down for this red lentil soup.

CREATING THE NEW IN THE NEW YEAR | BECOMING CONSISTENTLY CONSISTENT

Would I still be considered spiritual if I slept in until 9am or do I have to wake up at 5am and meditate for two hours? If I skip oil pulling for 2 weeks, can I still say that I oil pull?

12 SELF-CARE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

The holidays are filled with stress, lists and last minute gifts. This holiday season, take the time to care for yourself with my 12 Self-Care Days of Christmas guide.

AVOCADO TOAST | WHAT THE RED HELL?

Avocado, the green goddess of my food supply that never disappoints, unless you get them from Trader Joe’s (sorry TJ but every avocado that I have every purchased is a no bueno).

LAYERED | REVEALING THE CORE

There is always a shocked facial expression followed by a shallow gasp when I reveal that I'm a cigar smoker - and scotch drinker. Both vices happened by accident - but is anything really an accident?

COLLARD GREEN SALAD W/COCONUT DRESSING

My memory of collard greens - a Sunday afternoon home from church as gospel music testified throughout the apartment. My mother would be in the kitchen dressed down in her Sunday muumuu…

CARROT RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Six years ago, I had a random thought that led to me purchase a pasta maker. Last year, I took a pasta making class at Sur la Table for motivation and last month I finally made my first batch of pasta.

SUMMER GUIDE | READS

PLEASE, NO PICTURES

YOGA | HEART SEQUENCE

SELF AWARENESS | TAKE A MOMENT