One memorable activity I enjoyed as a child was baking with my mother and I've recently rekindled that joy of creating sweet treats. This past weekend I created the first staple item which is the Cupcake Bouquet.
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My family was blessed with a baby girl last year and she recently turned one year old! We are so grateful to have her and wanted to celebrate her first year. We really didn't want the celebration to be a full blown party so we settled on having an intimate gathering where she can cut a cake, take some pictures, and thank God for seeing us through this past year.
Dresses and skirts are my go-to outfits mainly because it's easy and flattering to my body type, however, dressing up with pants are necessary especially for the cold New York winters. For me, that usually means having to wear a blazer which I don't always feel like doing. That's why I'm in love with this look!
Valentine's Day is next week and it's always nice to show someone you care by spending the time to make them something. I always find that such gifts are meaningful because of the effort it takes. Buying a gift is acceptable as well and if you're still thinking of gift ideas take a look at my last post on gift guides for both him and her (here).
We're fresh in the new year and there's still time to make a new start. In my previous post I mentioned the different types of challenges that I came across and that the most meaningful one to me is the 21 day prayer and fasting because it provides nourishment to both the spiritual and physical body (read about it here). So far it's been a humbling and fulfilling experience and I know it will only get better.
This is the first post in the new year of 2017 and I couldn't be more grateful for such a blessing. So far this year there seems to be a trend of starting a challenge in the next 21 days. I've seen a 21 day detox, cleanse and weight loss plan; but the best challenge I saw was the 21 days of prayer and fasting.
Christmas is finally here and all too soon 2016 is coming to an end. In my last post (here) I shared my first Holiday style outfit and this post illustrates the second look. Although this outfit doesn't scream Christmas per say the red stripes in the skirt (similar here, here or here) reminds me of a Christmas favorite the candy cane and I paired it with a wide arm white top (similar here & here) and embellished it with a pin.
The holidays are a joyous time of year because of the family time, festive foods, the Christmas decor and most of all the parties, get togethers and dinner invitations that I receive.
As we celebrate the Thanksgivings season it's important for us to reflect and really count our blessings. The Lord has done so much for my family this year and it's not something I take lightly. I'm grateful for the new addition to my family with the birth of our beautiful daughter, she is such a blessing and a reflection of Gods favor. I'm also grateful for the trials and tribulations I've endured because in each set back I've found that it can be a setup for a great comeback.
