Tha Gabulous Lyfe

  Hi Dolls,  😀I’m finally getting out more. The weather is nicer, and my friends are wanting to do more, which is great. So that means, I can finally share with you all some of the places I’ve been going; and hopefully, (if you like them) you can visit them too. If you like artsy-fartsy experiences, then you might like the Artechouse. I visited the Artechouse in DC a few weeks ago. I had been wanting to go for years. The Artechouse offers cool, immersive exhibits that combine art + technology through out the year.  I love cherry blossom season, so I had to see the PIXELBLOOM exhibit. The exhibit was beautiful!   It put me into a calming, reflective state. Watching it reminded me of looking through a kaleidoscope when I was a kid.    I went with a friend. We had a good time watching the exhibit, taking pics and videos, and just talking.   The Artechouse has a cool cocktail bar that serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic  beverages. If you go to ...

  Art was my first love, I was the kid who always enjoyed getting a new box of crayons and paint sets as gifts. Now that I'm older, that hasn't changed much lol. My home is filled with coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, markers, gel pens and the like. Adult coloring has been one of my hobbies for some time. I've started and stopped, but I always come back to it. I just received some new goodies in the mail from Colo rit ! I haven't colored in a while, so I was so excited to receive this package, and I couldn't wait to try everything. I received the Blissful Scenes  and the Mandalas Volume IV coloring book, as well as the 48 Colored Gel Pen set . I'm pleasantly surprised with everything I received.  What I love about the coloring books: Blot sheet - Their coloring books have hardback covers, which are a good surface to color on - Detailed coloring pages - They include a blot sheet to prevent ink bleeding. This is very helpful, especially if you're usi...

  Hi Dolls! As part of my self care journey, I've been on a mission to improve my overall well-being...this includes mentally, physically, and emotionally. At this point in my life, I'm willing to try anything (within reason and legally) that improves my health. I've been coping with back pain for a while. I've tried a few measures to help with it, but nothing has eased the pain.  I remember a friend telling me a few years back about massages, and how they have helped her cope with ailments that she was dealing with. So, I thought why not try massage treatments. This took some convincing on my part, because I thought how was I going to afford this? Would I be able to commit to this long term?  For me, massages were always a luxury. Something that I wanted to do more of, but I convinced myself it wasn't a necessity. I would only get massages on vacation as a special treat to myself. Even though, I felt the physical benefits of it, I still convinced myself that I didn...

  Happy Weekend, Dolls! I've been on a search for flat mules for a while. I just love them! Flat mules go with almost everything, and they’re effortlessly chic. They have been on my fashion wish list for some time. I just found a nice pair that I really like. They’re the Erica mules from Vivaia .  Besides the chic style and the loafer silhouette that I love, they’re very comfortable. The fluffy lining and the fleece insole cradle your feet in warmth and comfort. Fun Fact: The knit upper part of the mule is made from plastic bottles. Vivaia is an eco-friendly and sustainable footwear brand. Their focus is to create a positive impact on the world and people. They’ve offered me a code to share with you all, use code: GJ18 to save off your purchases. What’s on your fashion wish list?

  Hello, Dolls A good night's sleep is something I've been chasing after for years. Like many people, my nights can be chaotic. Not to mention, I've been suffering with insomnia for years, yes years.     It takes me a while to unwind and fall asleep, and when I finally do, I wake up several times throughout the night. I’ve taken several sleep aids and remedies through the years. I've tried teas, linen sleep sprays, over the counter and prescription aids, and almost every lavender night time product out there. Some were helpful at first, but after a while, I think my body got immune to it. So, I was very curious when Highline Wellness gifted me a bottle of their CBD Night gummies. I was skeptical at first, but they’re really working for me.  The melatonin helps you to fall asleep, and CBD helps you to stay asleep. I’m able to fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer. An added benefit is I don’t wake up the next morning experiencing grogginess like I’ve felt with ot...

  Hello, Dolls! I hope everyone is well. I'm doing good. I went on vacation in February, and then I took a social media break to pause and renew my spirit. Sometimes you just need those breaks to pour back into yourself and reflect, so that's what I did. Now, I'm ready to move forward. 😊 Today, I'm sharing a throwback look that I wore a while ago. It's the classic blazer and jeans look, which looks good on everyone! I'm wearing my favorite blazer (mainly because of the fit and color) and favorite boyfriend jeans, paired with a fun graphic tee.  You can wear a blazer and jeans with any top, but I like to wear a graphic tee with mine because to me, it says, "I'm fun, and I don't take myself too seriously"...which is something I'm trying to work on. 😉 When all three pieces are combined together, it gives off a fun, stylish but pulled together vibe. I can easily see myself wearing this when hanging out with the girls for a night out. 🍹 What ...

Little known fact about me, I love to plan. I regularly write down "self care" on my weekly planner spread. It’s written down, and I do engage in some form of self care, but I never have a specific plan for carrying it out, until now. Thanks to Lovet Planners  for gifting me this beautiful Self Care planner!  It's the planner that I didn't know that I needed. I have self care journals, but I never had a self care planner. This beautiful planner is a game changer. It’s very intentional about self care planning. It’s filled with self care ideas, monthly self care calendars, and self care goal setting. I think my favorite feature is the gratitude journaling list. I absolutely love the inspiring affirmations, they leave you motivated and encouraged to put yourself first. Since it’s a new month, I plan to start fresh and be more intentional with self care. I’m looking forward to what it will bring! If you would like your own Self Care planner, you can use my link to save o...