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Did I do this right? •••• #igtrend #atlan

Did I do this right?

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She’s a corporate cutie We did headshots recen

She’s a corporate cutie

We did headshots recently, and I after I got my photos back, I realized I’ll never be able to take myself too seriously 🤣. I have a very serious job/career and all my photos SCREAM bubbly princess 🤦🏾‍♀️. It is, what it is.

I’m just so glad to finally have professional headshots. @chloejackmanphotography did her thing! Which one is your favorite?!

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#imjustagirl #imjustagirl🎀 #corporatelife #blackintech #pocintech #headshotsession #atlblogger

Crab stuffed salmon, but make it ✨PASTA✨

You’re gonna want to run this one back 💁🏾‍♀️
And if you do, please tag me so I know it’s real.

INGREDIENTS
2 salmon fillets about 1 lb (1 large fillet is also fine)
1 cup of REAL crab meat 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus more for pasta water ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes  12 ounces linguine 2 tablespoons garlic and herb butter (cc @kerrygoldusa)
1 tablespoon olive oil  5 garlic cloves minced 1 ¼ cups heavy cream ½ cup dry white wine
1/3 cup of chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan  1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 box baby spinach 5 ounces
1/2 - 1 cup or cherry tomatoes  2 tablespoons capers
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One of things I’ve really loved learning is the

One of things I’ve really loved learning is the art of making a home.

There’s something so beautiful about designing and creating a home. I’ve learned so much about myself. It’s been a wonderful journey.

Recently, I’ve been collecting old books so that I can redesign our bookshelves. Because I like collected looks, something like this is quite the chore for me. I’m not buying based off something I saw in a magazine or online, I’m collecting bit by bit. Brick by BRICK 🤭!

Truth be told, I’m still developing my eye; so, I’m very pleased with the way this side turned out. It took over a month for me to “press play” on this, because it’s my version of DIY. Plus, I was so nervous to change anything, because I really loved the way they looked before.

And gosh, I’ve been feeling so unmotivated in the creativity department. I’ve also been prioritizing my career and IVF. Still, I’m hoping this is the beginning of me getting back to myself, a bit. Just imagine the fresh flower looks! Eek!

I’m not even going to ask yall what you think, because I don’t care. Respectfully 🩵.

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#homemaking #ourhome #buildalifeyoulove #bufordga #buford #atlantahomes #atlantablogger #atlblogger #bookshelfdecor #southernlivingmag

This is for my ladies I told Mitch last night th

This is for my ladies

I told Mitch last night that I wish I had a group of friends, where we regularly meet up once a month, switching houses. I love to host. Maybe I should start a dinner club.

Happy Valentine’s Day ladies. You are loved and adored over here. 💕

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Roses are red, violets are blue… don’t forget

Roses are red, violets are blue… don’t forget to love you too!

This Valentine’s Day, take every opportunity to pour love into yourself—because you deserve it. Buy yourself flowers, take yourself on a date, speak kindly to yourself, and romanticize the little moments that make life sweet.

Love isn’t just something we give to others—it’s something we nurture within ourselves. So here’s your reminder: You are worthy, you are enough, and you are ✨so✨ loved. 💕

Tell me—what’s your favorite way to love on yourself?

📷 @j.sandphotography
Pajamas @printfresh

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#atlantablogger #valentinesurprise #lovergirl #homemaking #ivfwarrior #loveonyourself #bufordga

Her. Sometimes, a song finds me, and in an insta

Her.

Sometimes, a song finds me, and in an instant, I know—I have to create something that captures the way it moves me, the way it lingers…

This is one of those creations.

A short film.
A love letter.

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Do you want more?

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Sometimes you need some cheerleading… I know BB

Sometimes you need some cheerleading…

I know BBLs are going out of style (supposedly) but I still feel like there’s this expectation for Black women’s bodies to look a certain way, the perfect way, especially when we are plus-sized.

Since losing ~80lbs, I honestly hate the way my butt looks. It’s like weirdly concave? I can’t explain it. Basically, I need to get on somebody’s stair master 🤭😩🤣. Until then, I still have to show yall this cute fit from @fabletics.

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