A NOTE OF COMPASSION
I was born into a society of racism, inequality and silent observers. I had to learn how to navigate through waves of white privilege and constantly make adjustments when necessary to maintain a sense of self, sanity and dignity.
Read MoreCELEBRATING BLACK CREATIVES | SHARE SPACE
When I decided to add Mayhoe Finds to my brand - it was from my desire to curated a shopping experience of things that I love and to fulfill my obsessed curiosities of other brands and delicate objects.
Read MoreTEACHABLE MOMENTS
I had a great experience as a first time teacher and I’m glad I didn’t let fear or a flare up of imposter syndrome stand in the way of a beautiful opportunity.
Read MoreXU ZHEN: IN A BLINK OF AN EYE
I attended the Xu Zhen exhibit at MOCA on a Sunday afternoon and had my mind blown! Xu Zhen uses the body as a material in this piece and as the viewer you anticipate - movement.
Read MoreSOUL OF A NATION | ART IN THE AGE OF BLACK POWER 1963-1983
As per protocol, when I visit a new city I always research the current museum exhibits in advance and create an itinerary for my “museum day”. This is how I came across the Soul of a Nation exhibit at the Tate Modern in 2017.
Read MoreTO 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.
Read MoreZARA | COATED
The temperature is dropping and Zara’s coat collection is making me feel warm with delight. I love the new sophisticated silhouettes and neutral to extreme color palettes.
Read MoreJORDAN CASTEEL | RETURNING THE GAZE
Last month I discovered Jordan Casteel at the MOCA exhibit One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art . She was conducting a walk-through of the exhibition and also spoke on her two pieces in the exhibit.
Read MoreRED 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.
Read MoreAPRÉS ALL DAY | SNOWBIRD
The excitement of fresh powder hovering over the elevated slopes, the brisk cold air bouncing off your goggles as the force of gravity takes you downhill - the speed, the adrenaline, the competitive edge that keeps you going. You know the feeling - I don’t!
Read MoreTHE CABLE TURTLENECK | COZIED UP
Another cold destination trip calls for - yup, you guessed it - a chunky sweater. For my recent jaunt to Utah, I decided to create a turtleneck statement with cabling details. This was a great piece to knit! I enjoy figuring out pattern layouts, slipping stitches and doing fashion math - yes it’s a thing.
Read MoreCREATING 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?
Read More12 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.
Read MoreTHE RIBBED COLLECTION
I started knitting 10 years ago after a friend invited me to attend one of her knitting classes. She warned me that her knitting teacher was very direct and actually hated teaching, so the sooner I caught on the better.
Read MoreAVOCADO 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).
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