African Décor and Crafts: How to Display Them at Home
*Sponsored post – There is no place like home. For most people, the home is a resting place and a safe haven. You too can…
Recap: African Fashion Workshop with Neilson Park Creative Centre
On February 27, 2022 I had the opportunity of leading a workshop on “The Art of African Fashion and Style” in collaboration with Neilson Park…
Toufah Jallow Shares Powerful #MeToo Story in Debut Book
While reading this book that I was gifted with by Penguin Random House Canada, I was deeply inspired by Toufah’s resilience and her powerful voice…
10 Beautiful Ways to Fold a Napkin for Your Table Setting
If you are hosting a holiday meal or any other type of feast this year, you’ll agree that having the right tablescape is important. And…
Fabric Gift Wrapping with African Print Textiles
Did you know? The earliest form of gift wrap was actually the Japanese furoshiki – a reusable, square wrapping cloth that originated during the Edo…
8 Black-Owned Home Decor Brands for Designing Your Home
Home is where the heart is – a place where you can come to find peace and solace after a long day outside or during…
African Decor Ideas for Your College Dorm Room
Summer is slowly coming to an end, making way for fall – one of the most favourite seasons of the year. This is a time…
Beat the Heat with a Refreshing Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink
Can’t take the heat? Get a refreshing sorrel drink! There’s nothing more soothing than a cold drink on a hot summer day. The sun and…
African Table Setting Ideas for a Summer Dinner Party
Summer is here and we can finally gather in small groups for (socially distanced) outdoor entertaining. Plus, you might be itching to spend quality time…
Reflektion Design’s Top Mother’s Day Gifts
Mothers are a special breed of humans who are both selfless and sacrificial. They put their children first at most times even before themselves and…
How to Wash and Care for African or Wax Prints
It is not uncommon to be faced with somewhat of a dilemma on how to wash and care for African or wax print fabrics. Sometimes,…
8 Self-Care Strategies for Surviving a Pandemic
Now more than ever, self-care is on the top of people’s minds. Though we’re all in the pandemic together, taking care of ourselves is still…
Fun At-Home Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Perhaps you’ve been cooped up in the house with your partner for so long due to the quarantine that it’s starting to place a damper…
Attain Your Health and Wellness Goals this Season
In many parts of the world, people are working from home under very tight restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic and this social isolation has…
West African Food Flavours to Try This Holiday
Christmas time for me is all about moments spent with family surrounded by rich, bold and flavourful meals from Africa. It has actually been several…
Support Your Local BIPOC-Owned Businesses
One of my articles on BIPOC-owned businesses recently got published on Explore Waterloo Region’s blog! It was such an honour to have curated a shopping…
20 Best Black-Owned Christmas Gift Ideas
It has been a somewhat challenging year for many and therefore, little acts of appreciation through the giving of gifts can go a long way…
How to Maintain Your Peace of Mind Everyday
2020 has been very interesting, full of ebbs and flows in what I think is safe to be called the most turbulent and challenging year…
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Mental health is a taboo topic in many parts of the world, especially in certain conservative cultures but this ought not to be so. We…
5 Ways to Declutter Your Home and Life
Contrary to what most people might think, clutter is not garbage. It is anything laying around the home that does not add value to your…