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SOUL PRETTY

Blogging Since 2008

I wanted to leave you with one of my favorite songs, by one of my favorite singers, Lizz Wright...Listen to the words and be inspired...I'm off to meet with lawyers regarding Mini's school...fun, fun, fun....Enjoy your weekend...

I love the line, "Don't cloud your eyes with others lies"....that's what I'm talkin' bout.

Just wanted to leave you with a little inspiration for the weekend. Enjoy!

This mom slipcovered the furniture in muslin and invited her daughter's friends over to tag it with graffiti...Hum, not sure how I feel about it...Don't think I would go that far with Mini...maybe if it was furniture for her room...But, I can appreciate the creativity.

Just look at all the goodies I purchase for $1 each...What did people do before the dollar store...But, all dollar store and not made the same...The best dollar store in NYC is JACKs...I would shop there at least 3 days a week when I worked in Manhattan...This dollar store is closer to home and I heart it...

Remember the wall Mini was patching in a previous post? Well, I finished phase II today...painted it black...with chalk board paint. Phase III coming soon...

Where can I find a blanket like this without spending an arm and a leg and a tank of gas?...I saw them at ABC Carpet and Home for around $500.00 bucks. If your a regular reader of this blog you know I'm not going there...I'm on the hunt.

I like, I like....

In a perfect world, Mini would dress like this. I showed this to Mini and she would rather be on punishment for the rest of the summer than dress like this...lol.

I have a dining area, not an actual room...last year a friend of mine painted this beautiful mural on the wall. I was having a hard time trying to decide what to put there and they came up with this...Isn't it beautiful...everytime I pass it, I just feel happy...I slip covered the dining chairs with fabric from a curtain I purchased at IKEA...The light on the wall to the left makes such a wonderful pattern on the wall...I purchased the faux crystal light fixture from IKEA for about $12.00...I think we have one in every room in the house...

At the last minute Mini wanted to take a cake to day camp to celebrate her birthday with her new friends...UGH! I was exhausted and had to think of something quick. I learned this trick awhile ago...whenever you need a dessert at the last minute, pick up an Entemanns cake, a pound cake, crunch cake, whatever, and a can of pre made frosting, preferably with sprinkles and just ice the cake. The kids at camp loved it...they said it was the BOMB! The day was saved for less than $10.00 bucks. A mom's gotta have all kinds of tricks up her sleeve now a days.

I know your out there...you have a closet for a bedroom and you think you can't possibly do anything cool with the space...Well, think again...Just look how tiny and stylish this bedroom is...painted white, cleared of clutter...if you must, store your clothes under the bed and hang a bold, bright print over your bed...instant style on a budget....Remember to keep the linens simple.

Cool

I'm really into this podcast by Kimberly Wilson. Kimberly is an inspirational, motivational speaker for woman or anyone trying to live outside the box. I love her YOGA podcast...try it, it's so relaxing...
You can listen to her podcasts at www.hiptranquilchick.com

...This one looks a little granny

I heart nursery design...I don't get the chance to do it as much as I'd like...Just look how clever...they turned the bird house into a light...clever...

When I first moved into this apartment I painted the living room red...UGH! The color drove me crazy...I can't relax in a red room. Can you?

My terrace garden is suffering from the bright southern light and heat...Not to mention, I'm on the 11th floor and it's windy up here...This garden is so beautiful...the simple blue and white paint job...Hum! Why can't I have that?

How cute...I need to make this

Most days I can be found running around in not so nice sweats and tops...I think I could actually up my game with this look...Comfortable and funky...I like it.

In a perfect world...I'm going to a hollywood party for Barack Obama and I'm wearing this...HOT! Have you noticed that I'm partial to ruffles?

I made these little hemp string bracelets for a baby shower. The parents wanted to do something different...not the typical ceramic statue with pink and blue dated ribbon attached. I came up with this...aren't they cute?

If mommy had her way Mini would celebrate her birthday in style...while wearing high fashion.

Today is Mini's Birthday...12 great years..it's official, she's a tween and proud of it...I tried to upload this song without the video but, I'm not that savy yet...So just click the video and watch mini's slide show...

"I thought he would never leave. My husband will be home with the kids any minute now."

I need this look...

So, Mini was bored yesterday...I asked her if she wanted to patch holes in the wall so we could get started on a little art project I've been thinking about doing in the livingroom. Of course she said yes. I can't believe how similar we are. At her age I was the same way. Re-arranging the furniture and painting whenever I got the chance. It's really scary. We don't share the same taste in everything...Mini hates the way I dress and wear my hair. She is much too flashy for my style. I asked her, "Do you want to be like your mommy when you grow up?" Mini said, "Mommy, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I'm going to be much more fabulous than you when I grow up." I hope you are Mini, I really do. Gotta heart this kid...

I always admired the picture rails with black and white photos...I think it's pretty hard to pull off...

I can't wait for my hair to grow out...I heart this hair...

If this song doesn't inspire you, nothing will...Be Inspired.

My favorite line in the song, "No one knows me underneath these clothes I can fly, we can fly."

I hung out in Metro Tech park in Brooklyn for lunch yesterday...Pheobe Snow performed, it was hot, the grass was green and the company was the best...I took a few photos...The concerts take place every thursday at 12:00...next week, Alice Smith and the week after that Michelle N'Degachelo sp?

Little girl blowing bubbles...

Pheobe Snow singing her hits...

Summers are made for flip flops...

and babies...

Friday, July 18, 2008 From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Central Park SummerStage

The cultural stamp of “Video Music Box” comes to life with performances by hip hop’s notable icons from across the decades.

The influence of "Video Music Box" stretches far and wide, as the show is one of the first and longest running outlets for Hip-Hop since the genre’s inception. Twenty-five years after its debut, Ralph McDaniels hosts a celebration concert featuring performances by a who's who of hip-hop icons from the show’s history and beyond.

DJ Jazzy Joyce, The Crash Crew, TSki-Valley & Spoonie Gee, Luv Bug Starski, Sugar Hill Gang, Joe Ski Love, Entouch, Special Ed, Dana Dane, Naughty By Nature, DJ Clark Kent, Ralph Ray Dejon, OC, Chubb Rock, Jeru Da Damaja, Milk Dee, DJ Chuck Chillout, Jeff Redd, Red Alert, DJ Kid Capri, Nice N Smooth & Special Guests.

I'm trying really hard to get 5 fruits and veggies a day...I did well yesterday by putting it all in one bowl, grapes, lettuce, mushrooms, carrots and watermelon with a little feta cheese and sprinkled with a little honey...YUM.

Mini's dry erase board...I use the board to remind Mini of the things she should do everyday. You know, things that will totally torture her, lol...Things like read, play the keyboard, turn-off the t.v...
...Just look at what I found when I went into her room yesterday while she was at camp...She wrote her own rules, don't read, playkeyboard 3 min a day and turn on t.v. everyday....very funny little girl...

I took this photo of Mini at camp yesterday from my livingroom window...lol.

I just wanted to thank everyone for all your kind words...Who knew when I started this blog that I would receive such inspiration...Peace be with you.