Author: Carla

Shop Local: Black-Owned Businesses you should know about!

It’s always important to shop local, and I often highlight the homegrown places I love. But for this post, I’d like to specifically mention the amazing black-owned businesses that shape our city and contribute to the local economy. It’s essential we support and appreciate these hard-working designers, creatives, and chefs, […]

DIY: Washi Tape Frames

Over the past month, I’ve invested endless hours into making over my little studio into my dream abode. One thing I knew I wanted to update was my space’s gallery wall. I did not, however, want to spend too much money on the frames. And with shipping being all kinds […]

Shop Local: Face Masks

So much has happened since March, aka when the city shut down! Our lives are forever changed, and our “new normal” looks kind of crazy. But, here we are! One thing I’m doing during the quarantine is following all the rules to help stop the spread of the virus. One […]

Studio Makeover: Geometric Accent Wall

I’m currently in the process of doing some updates to my little studio. The first thing I wanted to tackle in my humble abode was the wall behind my bed. That blank canvas has been driving me crazy for the longest time because I truly did not know what to […]

Shop Local: Mother’s Day Edition

I can’t believe Mother’s Day is almost here, and sadly, a lot of us (including myself) will only be seeing mom via Facetime or a Zoom call this year #sadface 🙁 Despite the distance, we can still brighten mom’s day next Sunday by sending her something thoughtful, while also supporting […]

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Current favorite finds from Amazon!

I’ve taken these quarantined days to truly make my home feel like…home! Prior to this pandemic, I saw my little studio as just a place to crash — but being stuck here for literally most of the day, I feel like I’ve neglected my little nest. During this crazy crisis, […]