Artists are fair and festival staples. From paintings-to-wind chimes-to-blown glass sculptures, you can find almost anything at a local festival. If you're lucky, you might even find Sarah Bowen and her tiny creations. Sarah is the artist and owner of Tiny Things by Bowen. She is also a Fellow Okie! What’s your name? Sarah Bowen... Continue Reading →
Fab Five
Laughter Laughter is so necessary for my soul. I think if my spirit had a noise attached to it, it would be a laugh. There are times when I am feeling low. Sometimes those low moments are in the middle of being swamped with important tasks. So what do I do to lift my spirits? ... Continue Reading →
Stay in Your Lane
My husband, David, told me some time ago that he noticed I always seem to be pressing forward. I thought about it, and it's true. I'm always planning, editing the plan, and then planning again. Every once and a blue moon I actually execute the plan. And ever so often that execution leaves me empty-handed... Continue Reading →
Fellow Okie – Hillary Rankin
A love for food is the thing I have most in common with Hillary Rankin. Not only do we share a love for food, but we also share a love for curating our favorite things on a blog to share with everyone. Hillary is the brain, face, and architect behind 918plate.com, a blog showcasing her... Continue Reading →
MY WINTER FAVES 2017
Hey everyone! I'm trying my best to hold back and not do it...You know what I'm talking about, right? You know! Fine... Well, now that we got that out of the way...here are a few things that I am enjoying this winter season. Hair: NOW Solutions Grapeseed oil Face: Maybelline Fit Me Foundation (Shade: cappuccino)... Continue Reading →
Black Travel Bloggers You Should Know
We out here y'all! Black travel aficionado's are all over. Thanks to social media platforms, like Instagram, it's more common to see people of color from the USA hanging out and exploring foreign lands. I have to admit I smile from ear-to-ear when I see people who look like me boarding a flight to a... Continue Reading →
Skip a Few Beats
Hey y'all! I can't help but quote music producer Timbaland when I say "It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left with...without a dope beat to step to..." I haven't graced this beautiful blog with words handpicked from my brain in quite awhile. Don't worry, no life-altering event has happened to me. However, changes needed... Continue Reading →
May Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey y'all hey! I can't believe it, but it's the end of May! To be honest, I had a somewhat uneventful month. But none the less I took a few pictures here and there and put up a few videos! https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=wPvbL9zxWac One of the most important things I did in May was celebrate Mother's Day... Continue Reading →
April Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey everyone! The time has arrived once again for the monthly Photo Wrap-Up. So here's a peek at what went on with me throughout the month of April! Before I get carried away with this post I should mention my Spring Favorites video. Just in case you missed it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYVwOiusv6w&t=25s Now on to the rest... Continue Reading →
March Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey y'all Well better late than never! Here is a my Photo Wrap-Up for March! Enjoy! David and I had several date nights throughout March. It's all about quality and not quantity. Of course I have to show you what I have been nimbling on this month. Naturbox is a wonderful company if you... Continue Reading →