Unseen: Unpublished Black History … curated on LTK

Vol 2: Keeping my Peace content means sharing things that keep me in a good headspace. I don’t get to read as many books as I used to, but I allow myself to get a little lost in a good coffee table book. Art, history, design… you name it. Here are just a few that I think are worth adding to your home: (I spoke at such length on each of these but then had a 20min video that no one will watch- so my opinions on these have really really been edited down). 1. Dandy Lion by @apshantology @thedandylionproject @aperturefnd 2. Unseen by @rachelswarnsnyt @darcypix 3. Brown Bohemians by @brownbohemians 4. AFROSURF by @mamiwatasurf @penguinrandomhouse 5. Young, Gifted & Black- a new generation of artists @artbook 6. Separate Cinema @john_duke_kisch @reelartpress More to come in Vol 3. And Vol 1 was cookbooks- link in stories if you missed it. feelgood feelgoodcontent happylife simplethings homecontent brooklyn blackhome metgala dandystyle dandy afrosurf blackbooks blackcreators blackcreatives homestyle homeliving brooklynhome

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Unseen: Unpublished Black History from the New York Times Photo Archives | Amazon (US)

Amazon.com: Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style: 9781597113892: Lewis, Shantrelle P.: Bo... | Amazon (US)

AFROSURF: Mami Wata, Masekela, Selema: 9781984860408: Amazon.com: Books | Amazon (US)

Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists: The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of C... | Amazon (US)

Brown Bohemians: Honoring the Light and Magic of Our Creative Community: Vernon, Vanessa Coore, A... | Amazon (US)

Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art | Amazon (US)

The things that are making my house a Home:

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📍Costa Rican Jungle Fits. When you want a peaceful escape, have the wardrobe that matches the vibe.

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Sharing some of my fave home things, this awning and more and the 2 piece set I’m wearing 🤩

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Life and Fits : always easygoing. Just a few fun saves aligned with my recent wardrobe choices

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Guess I’ve been sleeping on them- I had people telling me, but didn’t believe until I checked them out.

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Easy Fall wardrobe Formula: dark barrel denim with loose top. Denim or blouse. Add a heel, pump or bootie. Don’t forget your fave purse/ sunnies.

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In the mood for Polka dots

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Summer Portugal Fits:

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Didn’t always think white was flattering on me: some things do change. Here are a few of my pics including these here:

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Dining area needed a refresh. Went from Black and white to more neutral, warmer colors.
See my Picks here:

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The one room that gets most of the color. Some of my fave things in their room:
The blue rug is still available in other colors and sometimes gets restocked at Amazon link.

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Things that are better at 44 than at 24:
My friendships
My bank account
My assets
My travel style
My wardrobe 🤣🤣

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Find my Swimwear faves if you want to make a statement/ stand out:

All my Tulum fits in one place- and when your girlfriends won’t let you be great. #girlstrip #escape #getaway #tulum #travelstyle
#vacaystyle #resortwear

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More amazing fits for Summer Travel, and all are great deals and steals and on Shopbop with code PRIME25 you get 25% OFF. #PrimeDay

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Vol 4: Keeping my Peace content means sharing things that keep me in a good headspace. Definitely check out previous installs of this series for more feel good.

In design, as in life, often you don’t know what’s possible until you see it. When we bought our land, we had a general idea of what we wanted to build. I learned that for me, it is so helpful to have a hard copy (and not just Pinterest) version of things when I’m consuming to learn, when I want to properly absorb information.

These books provided a wealth of information not just around design choices, but also on the practical aspects of a design build project, the actual journey- the ups and downs, leveraging friends, family your own skills to make your dream space happen. Some of the books even had really helpful technical information around layouts and floor plans which helped when it was time to meet with architects/builders.

Books featured:
1- Cabin Porn Inside by @zachklein via @littlebrown
2- Oasis by iO Tillet Wright, photos by @caseycdunn via @clarksonpotter
3- Escapology by McAllister & Ryan via @figure1
4- Mountain House by @ninafreudenberger via @clarksonpotter
5- Retreat by Ron Broadhurst via @rizzolibooks

Also check out Cabin Fever via @gestalten (shared in my stories)

Family Summer in Montréal fits.

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Vol 3: African Diaspora Art & Design Books.

When it comes to art and design, it can sometimes feel like a hard job figuring who and what is out there. I believe all of these books are super helpful in finding super talented artists, makers, designers. So for the next time you’re thinking about your home, your project, your space, the next time you’re looking for talent and resources- I think there’s lots to find and love in these.

Books featured:
1- The African Decor Edit by @xnstudio_ via @abramsbooks
2- Crafted Kinship by @malene.barnett via @artisan_books
3- When We See Us by @madamekoyo
4- Africamericanos via @museoamparo

Dish dresses always hit the spot and now there’s massive SALE + 20% off too. Check out this dress and my other faves

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That first dress fits so well and had good weight to it.

Yes- it’s nice to be able to afford some of the other brands I share on here but I know that’s not possible for everyone and frankly right now after putting my money in real estate (with pending landscape projects) I’m trying to not spend on outfits this Summer. So definitely renting, shopping my closet and also definitely happy when I can find a few options like this for $25. I’ll absolutely take it.

#summervibes☀️ #summeroutfitideas #summerfit #affordableclothing #summertime #summeroutfits #vacationoutfit #vacaystyle

Exploring the linen/line blend options different brands have to offer. See previous for other brands

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Honestly- just wanted to know whether they should be added to rotation of go to brands so I decided to order quite a few things. I literally know them just for their bedding which I actually do recommend but they’ve expanded rapidly over the past few years and now have everything from clothing to furniture.

Final verdict: they’ve got solid basics at a good price point. Quality seemed fine but I did catch a few snagged threads on some pieces. I think they’re worth checking out but I only kept the white dress and the other dress I mentioned in video. I wanted to love that last dress but maybe the sizing or something was off. I would shop there again - I think the mix and match tops, pants, shorts are solid options, if you want an easy summer wardrobe that you can repeat (assuming they wash and keep well)- do drop a comment if you wear their stuff and share your experience with longevity.

In terms of real life, my basics get more use than my standout dresses cos I honestly don’t always feel like repeating the big prints or statement dresses.
That was just my 2cents.

#tryon #summerstyle #linen #summerfashion #summerwardrobe #backtobasis #minimalstyle #easyfashion #laidbackstyle #everydaystyle #linenoutfit

Honestly just felt like sharing the little things that make me happy. I’m not a food creator but like most of us I cook meals weekly and while the internet is a great resource for all things from cooking to interior design, you’ll always find me a grabbing a physical book instead. Call me old school. These are the little things I can bury myself in without having to be online and that help keep the cray of current times away.

Note: Sadly Cut for time but worth space in your kitchen: @ottolenghi Flavour, @honeysuckle Cookbook.

Next time Interior design books.

Feel free to share your faves.

#feelgood #feelgoodcontent #happylife #simplethings #homecontent #brooklyn #blackhome

It’s all still a work in progress. Fully personalizing a space takes years. But sometimes it hits me that not too long ago, we went on a drive North, seeking refuge in the Hudson Valley area, scouring land listings in the Catskills, Woodstock and even more places North, East and West of this.

And then one day we found a nice little patch, 4 acres to call our own. And from that slice of undeveloped land, we now have that refuge. Crazy what’s possible.

And many thanks to @arhaus for seriously helping us in our journey to make this space feel like Our House. Head to my stories for links to #myarhaus faves from the crafted in Mexico stone lamp to the oak wood writing desk to the Romanian oak dining table and so much more. Not taking any of it for granted.

#BlackCabinProject #moderncabin #BlackHome #cabininthewoods #blackfamilyhome #buildfromscratch #buyland #landforsale #upstatenewyork #upstaterealestate #upstateny #ulstercountyny #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #woodstock #catskills #saugerties

Needed new swim for my recent cruise and was very glad I found @mimiflamingo —perfect fit, flattering, and available in so many styles! That’s a yes from me. Shop now at mimiflamingo.com with code CYN15 for 15% off your first order.

P.S. Which one’s your fave? Follow at @mimiflamingo to check out their other styles. #SwimsuitSeason #Sponsored

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#LookGoodFeelGood : How to do Denim on denim on Denim. Don’t overthink it.

Denim here is thrifted or @gap and @hm. New Jewelry is from @avaria.jewelry Will link shortly and save to highlights. I’m running around today - should have pre-planned 😇

#ootd #denim #denimstyle #brooklynstyle #fashionover40 #denimondenim #denimjacket #rackstyle #tryon #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #laidbackstyle #effortlesschic #effortless #effortlesslychic #platinumpixie #perfectplatinumpixie #thecutlife #shorthairdontcare #blackblonde #platinumblonde

Bringing back color & Seeing Red ❤️ to close out 2024. Had to get this one out of drafts- may have to let go of all other drafts as trying to truly start 2025 fresh! See you on the other side. ❤️

P.s: boots are some of the most comfy I’ve worn By @deeocleppo - and coat is @nastygal and another fave. Bag is @mansurgavriel…

#red #redaesthetic #platinumpixie #ootd #redoutfit #colorfulfashion #colorfulstyle #colormehappy #endofyear

Winter colors I don’t normally wear: Silver, Grey, White …
Guess one has to always keep trying new things. 😉

Linking in stories…

#brooklyn #momstyle #winterfashion #winteroutfit #platinum #platinumpixie #perfectplatinumpixie #platinumhair #shorthair #over40 #over40style #over40fashion #over40women

Get the Chanel Tweed Look at a steal:

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New looks for new hair and so many options for every budget. #leopard

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🥶💙😇- icy blonde and Blue. Let’s recreate this look:

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We have a new home to furnish and all of these are on my list and 50% off.

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I don’t think anything gets more use than my robes. They are my before, during and after getting ready. They are my I just got home, need to take off outside clothes, Can’t think, kids need something, I need to just throw this on. Absolute necessity for me, don’t know how I managed before hopping on the robe bandwagon- I blame you @dinah.eke

Robe 1 & 2: @blockshoptextiles $185 (they may have a sale)
Robe 3: Eastern Woven via @etsy $159 now $119
Robe 4: @secretlinenstore $99 + 20% off now
Robe 5: @hm $34 (+ Black Friday sale now)

Also linked in stories and my #ltk #ltkstyle

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43 year old me is becoming my best version of me.

It’s been a tough few, and the beauty of getting older is learning how to better handle things. Anyways- I know dressing up can seem frivolous and so unimportant but sometimes it really lifts your mood and your energy. That’s it.

Dress by @shop.afrm Hair by @yaya146

#bodycon #ootd #brooklynstyle #40splus #40s #blackgirlfashion #affordablefashion #affordablestyle #ilovedresses #fall2024