For years, I've called my thirties my "selfish era." As I get closer to forty, I'm realizing I may have been using the wrong word all alongβ¦
P.F. Candle Co. is a Los Angeles-based home fragrance brand that is independently owned and operated by wife-and-husband team Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger.
At first glance, it is colorful and playful, but the longer you look, the more you notice the creativity, structure, and intention behind each piece.
I remembered Ashleigh from her time at WPTV, which has always been my favorite local news station. There is something beautiful about watching someone you recognize from one creative space step fully into another.
What did make the book stand out was the way it flipped a common thriller trope. Usually itβs the husband being shady, unhinged, and doing all kinds of off-the-wall things while his wife makes excuses for him.
The new Gelato & Co. Lantana location is tucked right into Lake Worth, and from the moment we walked in, it felt airy, elegant, and intentionally designed.
This wasnβt fashion meeting art. It was the artist standing in her own work, in real time.
As an educator myself, when Teacher Appreciation Week comes around, I donβt just think about my daughterβs classroom teachers. I thought about everyone who pours into her on a daily and weekly basis.
Theyβre colorful without being overwhelming, practical without being boring, and they add just enough personality to make my space feel like mine.
I didnβt discover Essence through a glossy ad or influencer trip. Nah. It was my usual late-night Google search on best beauty products that led me into a deep dive on Redditβ¦
This was my very first artist walk-and-talk, and I could not have imagined a more powerful introduction.
What really stayed with me was Kaiaβs support system. Her friend Liv, her mom, her sister, and Ro were not afraid to call her out when needed.
Fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The kind of drink that makes you feel like you're treating your body kindlyβ¦
Their βLook Great, Feel Greatβ wellness event was the kind of reset I didnβt know I desperately needed.
Nicole White is the reason I made sure to visit the Kips Bay House that year. Iβd seen her work on Instagram and besides being in complete awe, I wanted to support and experience the creativity of another Black woman.
WHO IS THE BLOGGER NEXT DIOR
SHALANDA
Iβm a creative millennial mama living her best life in her 30sβon a budget, with intention and a whole lot of lip gloss.
Here youβll find cozy encouragement for the everyday glow-up: from faith and wellness to parenting, money tips, and the beauty of becoming.
Whether youβre here for home finds, your first chore chart, or a fresh start for your skincare routine trust me when I say youβre in good company.
On the romance side, I am a reader who loves when the man falls first and this book delivered on that.