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Remember when I said my tea kettle needed a home?

Remember when I said my tea kettle needed a home? Welp, here it is. It’s a cabinet I plan on building. I figured if @homedepot cuts all of my wood to measurement, it shouldn’t be that hard to put together, right? We will find out at the very end of this project.
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This is a hutch that will sit on top of the cabinet next to the sink. It will be the last project that I tackle in this kitchen makeover.
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Swipe to see. And check out my link in bio to see more storage solution ideas that I have in stored for this kitchen.
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#orc #oneroomchallenge #betterhomesandgardens #kitchenmakeover #kitchenrenovation

The @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens offic

The @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens officially starts today!!! So what if I told you, “My new tea kettle from @crateandbarrel needed a new kitchen” would you think I’m crazy? LOL
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Well, I’m not kidding. My tea pot really needs a place in my kitchen. My kitchen desperately needs organization, storage and style. Did I mention that I am doing this on a strict budget?
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I’ll be here every Thursday’s morning for the next 8 weeks giving you updates via my stories. Wish me luck folks. #oneroomchallenge #bhgorc

So what do you think about this animated mood boar

So what do you think about this animated mood board? I’m mostly using furniture from one of my favorite stores.
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Also I’m on @tiktok @xiomararayinteriors
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#stylemexo #cb2 #highjomefashion #animatedmoodboard #moodboard #styleinspo #livingroomdesignideas #hyggeandwestwallpaper

A peek into my livingroom. . My mother’s home is

A peek into my livingroom.
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My mother’s home is filled with neutral colors of browns, off whites and tans. It’s the home I grew up in until I left at the age 25.
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I’m not gonna lie, when I first moved out, my home was nothing but browns, tans and whites. In finding my personal freedom I found my love of color.
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As I continue on this journey of life, I’m learning how to find my balance between color and minimalism, another esthetic that I’m attracted to but deeply rooted in neutral colors.
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#livingroomdecor #livingroomideas #livingminimally #findingminimalism #albanyparksofa #ekaaboalbanypark #ShareMyAlbanyPark @albanyparkhome

Entitled: Self Preservation A reflection of life

Entitled: Self Preservation
A reflection of life during quarantine. Everything that has happen since 2020 has truly been eye opening. It has exposed so much about the people around us.
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The idea behind this design was to give the people the option to either look what’s in front of them (confronting your reality) or to look to the left and mediate on the flow of water (enjoy life as is) or to look to the right and stare at the void.
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#parksculpture #parksculptureart #designproposal #exteriordesignideas #designcontest #designconcept #outdoorDesignIdea

This design piece is entitled “Self Preservation

This design piece is entitled “Self Preservation” it’s a top view and isn’t she just visually pretty? #designproposal #parksculpture #interactiveart

This post is very special to me. I entered this d

This post is very special to me. I entered this design proposal into a competition for a public art display. The requirements was to used cinder blocks, have a place to sit, a place for water and a place to hold a sculpture. Oh and no larger than 8’0” wide.
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Unfortunately I was not selected, but the organizer and incredible artist @yvonne_shortt was so genuine and gave such a boost in confidence.
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I will say. I’m very proud of myself for having the courage to submit a design. I would have never thought designing interior or exterior spaces would be a road I travel on, and here I am...making my way.
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I’ll be sharing more views along with the idea behind the design thought process. Stay tuned.

#parkSculpture #exteriorDesign #exteriordesigner #parkexhibit #designideation

#entryway - Up close and personal. . I don’t kn

It’s FriYay!! And I switched a few things up a l

It’s FriYay!! And I switched a few things up a little. I have a new coffee table book and finally a fiddle leaf plant. I opted for a baby fiddle because these plants are very particular in their care. Besides it’s going to be amazing to see the growth process of this plant #glorythebook #coffeetablebook #fiddleleaffig

Remember when I said my tea kettle needed a home?

Remember when I said my tea kettle needed a home? Welp, here it is. It’s a cabinet I plan on building. I figured if @homedepot cuts all of my wood to measurement, it shouldn’t be that hard to put together, right? We will find out at the very end of this project.
.
This is a hutch that will sit on top of the cabinet next to the sink. It will be the last project that I tackle in this kitchen makeover.
.
Swipe to see. And check out my link in bio to see more storage solution ideas that I have in stored for this kitchen.
.
#orc #oneroomchallenge #betterhomesandgardens #kitchenmakeover #kitchenrenovation

The @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens offic

The @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens officially starts today!!! So what if I told you, “My new tea kettle from @crateandbarrel needed a new kitchen” would you think I’m crazy? LOL
.
Well, I’m not kidding. My tea pot really needs a place in my kitchen. My kitchen desperately needs organization, storage and style. Did I mention that I am doing this on a strict budget?
.
I’ll be here every Thursday’s morning for the next 8 weeks giving you updates via my stories. Wish me luck folks. #oneroomchallenge #bhgorc

So what do you think about this animated mood boar

So what do you think about this animated mood board? I’m mostly using furniture from one of my favorite stores.
.
Also I’m on @tiktok @xiomararayinteriors
.
#stylemexo #cb2 #highjomefashion #animatedmoodboard #moodboard #styleinspo #livingroomdesignideas #hyggeandwestwallpaper

A peek into my livingroom. . My mother’s home is

A peek into my livingroom.
.
My mother’s home is filled with neutral colors of browns, off whites and tans. It’s the home I grew up in until I left at the age 25.
.
I’m not gonna lie, when I first moved out, my home was nothing but browns, tans and whites. In finding my personal freedom I found my love of color.
.
As I continue on this journey of life, I’m learning how to find my balance between color and minimalism, another esthetic that I’m attracted to but deeply rooted in neutral colors.
.
#livingroomdecor #livingroomideas #livingminimally #findingminimalism #albanyparksofa #ekaaboalbanypark #ShareMyAlbanyPark @albanyparkhome

Entitled: Self Preservation A reflection of life

Entitled: Self Preservation
A reflection of life during quarantine. Everything that has happen since 2020 has truly been eye opening. It has exposed so much about the people around us.
.
The idea behind this design was to give the people the option to either look what’s in front of them (confronting your reality) or to look to the left and mediate on the flow of water (enjoy life as is) or to look to the right and stare at the void.
.
#parksculpture #parksculptureart #designproposal #exteriordesignideas #designcontest #designconcept #outdoorDesignIdea

This design piece is entitled “Self Preservation

This design piece is entitled “Self Preservation” it’s a top view and isn’t she just visually pretty? #designproposal #parksculpture #interactiveart

This post is very special to me. I entered this d

This post is very special to me. I entered this design proposal into a competition for a public art display. The requirements was to used cinder blocks, have a place to sit, a place for water and a place to hold a sculpture. Oh and no larger than 8’0” wide.
.
Unfortunately I was not selected, but the organizer and incredible artist @yvonne_shortt was so genuine and gave such a boost in confidence.
.
I will say. I’m very proud of myself for having the courage to submit a design. I would have never thought designing interior or exterior spaces would be a road I travel on, and here I am...making my way.
.
I’ll be sharing more views along with the idea behind the design thought process. Stay tuned.

#parkSculpture #exteriorDesign #exteriordesigner #parkexhibit #designideation

#entryway - Up close and personal. . I don’t kn

It’s FriYay!! And I switched a few things up a l

It’s FriYay!! And I switched a few things up a little. I have a new coffee table book and finally a fiddle leaf plant. I opted for a baby fiddle because these plants are very particular in their care. Besides it’s going to be amazing to see the growth process of this plant #glorythebook #coffeetablebook #fiddleleaffig

Instagram deleted my original video because of mus

Instagram deleted my original video because of music rights, so I am uploading again without music.

I couldn’t let this day go by without honoring 2 special woman in my life. My mother and my mother-in-law.

My mother raised me all by herself and did everything in her might to make sure I had a better life. She taught me about the power of words and how using positive words can effect ones life.
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And to my mother in law, who is the most bravest, compassionate, and fiercest warrior that I know.
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Happy International Women’s Day!!

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