37 Things I Know for Sure! A Birthday Post

Blouse by H&M . Sequin Mini Skirt by Tashumbra

I've finally snapped out of my island haze(Jamaica was amazing!) to finally type out this late birthday post. I think naturally we tend to be more reflective as we take another trip around the sun and this past year I've been in a space of  realigning and really focusing on my mental health. 

Leading up to my actual birthday and of course to writing this post I've been pondering on the life lessons I've learned so far. So, I took a que from Mother O's book "What I Know for Sure" to list out(in no particular order of importance) what I know for sure! I definitely have commentary for each lesson but I didn't want to make a SUPER long post. I'm kinda thinking of doing separate posts for a few of these though and go deeper but we not going deep today! lol

1. It's OKAY to dream a new dream for your life. 

2. Give yourself time!

3. Social media is a lie: Everybody's stuntin'!

4. Contentment is a decision, not a feeling. 

5. Really, I mean really cultivate your relationships. 

6. Minding my business really is a peaceful lane. 

7. Say NO to struggle love, PERIODT!

8. Just block him sis! 

9. Travel. 

10. Do some things alone...

11. Progress Not Perfection. Just keep going...

12. Add Vitamin C to your skin regiman

13. AND Probiotics to your vitamins

14. "Thank you" is a great prayer!

15. Set financial goals and get that credit score up

16. Eliminate debt as soon as you can

17. Go on a Fast every now and then

18. Your mom was right. You'd be lucky to have 1 or 2 good friends!

19. Ask for help

20. Go for long walks. You'd be surprised at how better you'll feel!

21. Men who are interested, ACT interested!

22. Apologize when you are wrong

23. Be quiet when you are right

24. Loving yourself can prevent a lot of your problems. Start there!

25. Don't you EVER settle! EVER!

26. Your mental health is part of your health. Make self care a priority

27. Always bet on yourself

28. Show up and be your very black self!

29. You are forgiven

30. You are worthy

31. Simply just do your best

32. Say "No" to things you do not want to do. PERIOD

33. Use the DO NOT DISTURB option on your phone

34. Just be kind

35. You can love again

36. Your intuitions never lie! Trust your instincts

37. It'll be okay...It will. Just keep going...

Well, I'm knee deep into these thirties honey and as of now it feels really damn good! I'm taking life one day at a time and I'm truly grateful! God is the dopest and I confidently stand in the abundance of opportunity and grace. 

So let's talk below!

How do you like to spend your birthday? Do you celebrate big or more low key? Do you reflect?

What do you know for sure?

HOME DECOR: What I'm Currently Diggin'...

I've been in my new home for a few months now and while its pretty exciting I'm also a bit all over the place with how I want my home to look. However, I know for sure how I want it to feel...comfortable, airy, warm, modern and clean with a little bohemian flair and dope art work on the walls. Oh, and a touch of pink but not too girly! See my crazy dilemma?

Overall, I just want it to feel like me. While I can appreciate a beautifully decorated home I love walking into someone's space and it feeling just like them! After all, it's the details that can bring character into a home and I'm ALL about the details honey! Another MAJOR thing for me and in some ways a challenge is resisting the urge to donate my old, existing furniture and just starting anew!

ME: Throw everything away and start over!

BANK ACCOUNT & NEW MORTGAGE: Girl please!(Laughs all disrespectful-like at my hopes and dreams)

Sooo...while I don't totally hate the furniture that came with me from all my apartment living. There are a few things I plan to bring into the mix just to freshen things up a bit. 

1) Starting With... FRINGE!!!

Lately, I've been drawn to all things fringe. Especially rugs and pillows. Switching out pillows and adding a cool rug is the easiest way to give a room a new look. In my case, I plan on keeping my couch but pretty much replacing everything else so I'm starting with recovering some of the existing pillows and adding a few new ones. I've been eyeing a few in which I'll be sharing with you in a later post!

Inspiration from Image Via Pinterest

Coin Pillow Pouf -Urban Outfitters

Fringey Things with Embellishments

2) Bring in some...WARM TONES!!!

First off, the walls in my house are ALL grey. Seee!

Part of my Living Room

My Bedroom

I like them BUT it's a LOT of grey doubled with the fact that most my furniture is already a lot of  beige, black, ivory, etc..... I don't feel like painting them so I'm working with them until my soul says "Yes girl, get up and paint those walls a different color"!
I think bringing in some brown and rust tones will warm up the place and take away some of the coolness in the grey walls. Of course, mixing in some patterns and textures which instantly creates interest...

Inspiration from Instagram @mk.boho

3) Plants, Greenery, Nature!!!

My rule for decor is to always have something live in the house so one of my goals is to become a serious plant mama this year! I'm not sure if I have a green thumb but believe I have one deep down somewhere. With a little trial and error mixed with some google I think I can manage to figure this thing out!

Plants are always a great finishing touch to a room! Not only are they pretty visually but they have some pretty cool health benefits like reducing stress and improving productivity. Who doesn't need that??? Amen!

So, I expect to be plant shopping and I will most likely add a mix of live and faux plants

Inspiration from Image Via Pinterest


Well, that's what I'm currently diggin'! What current things are you diggin'?
What's your decorating style?

Let's chat!

xo, Tashumbra...