I’m so excited to share my kitchenette space for HGTV’s 100 Day Hotel Challenge! When I was invited to participate, I knew it would be a dope and exciting opportunity, but I had no idea just how much fun I’d have along the way. From the beginning, the challenge was all about creating a space that was both functional and stylish, and I was thrilled to bring my unique vision to life. My goal was to transform the kitchenette into a spot that’s not only practical for hotel guests but also warm, inviting, and a little bit luxurious. I wanted it to feel like a home away from home, with thoughtful d ..read more

Carmeon 3.0 is loading, and I couldn’t be more excited to share these major announcements with you. If you’re a subscriber to the newsletter or follow me on Instagram, then you’ve probably heard the news: I’m bringing you my business Coach, Chloe Hakim-Moore, to teach you everything you need to know about building your business and how to deepen your well-being at the same time. For one time only- we are partnering to bring you Entrepreneur Excel! A LIVE training where we will give you everything you need to start or revamp your business.  Click here to register Some of you have seen me ..read more

I’m a huge appreciator and collector of art, and as a designer, I often get asked how do I go about selecting and curating art for my home. There’s a little bit of an art to it, so I wanted to give you a mini tour of my living room and show you some of my favorite art pieces in the space and share why they landed where they are.  First up is my gallery wall. Gallery walls take on many forms. Mine is kept consistent with the frames and mattes. Everything is black and rectangular, making them easy to fit the shape of the black area of the wall, but they all have different subjects to keep ..read more

I am a girl of convenience, so when I’m getting dressed for the day, I sometimes never know what I’m getting into, so I love a look that will transition for different occasions. Here’s how I do it. I love a slip dress, and this maxi is is one of my faves. It’s a little sexy for day, but a trusty white button up can help switch things up. Oversized is always the way to go, and adding agreat cuff at the elbow keeps her casual. When it comes to closure, you got a few options. You can tie it at the waist, but I like the idea of adding some interest and tying it so that it looks like a jacket (an ..read more

Calling all the book worms!! I often get asked for book recommendations, so I wanted to share a few of the books that have made a huge imprint on my growth journey. Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon This sounds crazy but this book is a great "back of the toilet book". Every page has something of value and pushes creatives to get out of their own way.   The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison This fiction book is an emotion-gripping read on race and class, even though it's not about race and class. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell This was the first book my dad told me to read as an adult. Tota ..read more

They say breakfast is the meal of champions, so if you’re going to go out for it, you gotta make it worth it. Recently I popped into Biscuits and Jams, a locally owned restaurant that is known for their classic Southern options, and their freshly made (in-house!) biscuits and jams. In addition to their food, the Downtown Memphis location is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes as well. Located inside of Hotel Indigo, Biscuits And Jams’ decor has that tropical vibe with a retro flair. With its brightly patterned wallpaper, curved bar, black and white framed photos and colorful seating area, it ..read more

We’re rolling into another Summer holiday and this time, I’m prepping my poolside cocktails to be party ready! There’s no time to be standing behind the bar, so this Bourbon Spiked Lemonade is easy to batch and have at the ready when the peeps get thirsty!!! Bourbon Spiked Lemonade Lemonade Recipe: 1 ½ Cups of Fresh Lemon Juice 1 cup of sugar 5 cups of cold water To serve: 2 oz Bourbon 6 oz of Lemonade Top with tonic water Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint Combine and voila! A delicious Summer refresher. Tip: swap your bourbon for any spirit of your choice ..read more

Everyone needs a LWD (little white dress) and this Button-Front Mini Shirtdress from Madewell is one of my new summer staples! Memphis Summers are HOT. The heat and humidity here are unmatched, so the goal every day is to get dressed in a way that you don’t pass out from heat stroke, but you still look cute and put together. dresssandalsbagearrings | sunnies(similar) My schedule can be all over the place some days, so a dress like this one is perfect for that. I can keep it casual with flat sandals and my favorite sunnies, but if I wanted to dress it up, I can easily swap them out for heeled ..read more

To celebrate Memorial Day, Interior Define is offering 25% off sitewide today through May 31st! I worked with them last year on my Living Room and Bedroom refresh (you can see more of those reveals here and here), so I wanted to share some must-haves from their brand. If you’ve ever dreamed of customizing your own furniture, now is the perfect time to do it! Interior Define allows customers to tailor furniture with endless possibilities for customization, providing choices for every design style.  Their wide range of high-performance fabrics gives me some peace of mind with spills and ac ..read more

Work is enough of a load on its own, so I try to make my life easier with a work “uniform”! These are the types of pieces I reach for on any given work day and depending on the vibes (or my mood), I dress it down, edge it up, whatever, so it makes getting dressed less of a task, and I look ready for the day no matter what! T-shirt: Old Navy (old; similar)Balloon jeans: agoldeShoes: Zara (old; similar)Blazer: Amazon the Drop x Takkunda (old; similar )Sunnies: amazonBag: Acne StudiosJewelry: earrings watch bracelet I am a jeans and t-shirt girl, so I paired one of my favorite graphic tees with ..read more