Parties

Practical tips and quick & easy menu ideas to pull off a last-minute watch party with just about an hour of prep time

My birthday was last week and happened to coincide with the premiere of Insecure season three. So, of course, I had to throw an Insecure watch party and 29th birthday party all in one. I’m a big fan of Insecure and have followed Issa Rae’s […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #BlackBoxWines #CollectiveBias  Y’all know by now that I’ll take any excuse to throw a party. I […]

I’ve helped put on two bridal showers this year and shared bits and pieces of the behind-the-scenes stuff on my Instagram. Firstly, thank y’all so much for all of your kind comments and positive feedback! I’ve gotten a number of questions about the planning and […]

Decor ideas, recipes, recommendations, and tips for a beautiful seasonal gathering

How to transform your home into a relaxing oasis complete with the perfect playlist, easy menu, and decor—all on a tiny budget

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted my first Christmas party and it was a blast! My guests and I spent the night playing with our food, listening to music, taking pictures, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Check out all the details below, including […]

I have been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Tecate. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CollectiveBias #TecateBornBold #Tecatepartner Ladies, fight night isn’t just for guys. And there are some great fights happening this […]

How to Host Mother’s Day brunch complete with menu, flowers, and DIY decor to wow the mother or mothers in your life. My great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and I are/were each the oldest of our siblings. We also look so much alike–especially in the same stages […]

A guide of housewarming tips for hosts and guests, from menu to music to manners. My housewarming was last month and, now that I finally have everything cleaned up (kidding!), I thought it would be helpful (and fun) to organize everything I learned into a […]

This Valentine’s Day Date Night In post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StayInWithPasta #CollectiveBias The Setup Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday this year and, while many of us will celebrate the weekend prior or […]

This post is inspired by the upcoming 109th Founders’ Day of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which is the oldest historically black sorority, founded by a group of visionary women on January 15, 1908 at Howard University. With sisterhood and all things magical in mind, […]