a sip of coffee at daybreak

a well written piece of prose

an aromatic fragrance

a powerful piece of art

a sip of wine at sunset

the perfect playlist to meet a moment

cozy, lavender scented bedding

Everyone deserves tiny luxuries. Pausing to focus on the little things that bring me joy is now a daily practice. Starting at home, I find something lovely everyday. In July 2020, I moved from VA Beach to Washington, DC. Being isolated for a couple of months in 2020 gave me the utmost focus on creating a space around me to indulge in the loveliness of each day. I’ve learned when you look at the same space every single day, best to enjoy it.

Primarily, I love to surround myself with words. As a result, I made my books a focal point as I decorated my new apartment in DC. I love having them staged tallest to shortest and by color. Not to be confused with the rainbow method, I just love the colors to match the environment. Keeping with the theme of words, I am inspired by so many writers, and worked to create a portrait wall of Black writers of influence. This wall even made it to Oprah’s Book Club Instagram page!

Not sure how I became such a plant person. All I know is I went from one plant in September 2020 to 12 plants today. Seeing my plants grow, change shape, and thrive is a little luxury I didn’t know I’d enjoy. They bring a certain calm and flow to my home. When I water them, I love playing a little jazz with a cup of coffee or glass of wine depending on the time of day.

Another powerful mood shifter is fragrance. Fragrance has been a long time love of mine. The variations of fragrance I’m obsessed with include, essential oils to diffuse, candles, perfume, and body care products.

The seasonal combination of a great book, an alluring scent, an interesting sip, all surrounded by a vibe I created in my own home sparks gratitude, relaxation and creativity. How do you curate spaces and experiences to see luxury in the everyday?