Living

I’m writing from my first flight since the week before March lockdown.

“I like to kick, stretch, kick! I’m 50 years old!” Well, I will be Saturday.

Last week on beach trip part two, I rode a bike. I had to, they came with the house.

In Atlanta, the arrival of autumn can be unpredictable.

Did we forget that the universe stepped in ten months ago to globally course correct our future? We lost sight of how we were treating the planet, ourselves, each other.

Confession – I’m not a fan of public speaking.

Second Hand September is a movement created to encourage fashion lovers to buy secondhand items only, limiting their environmental footprint and educating them on the negative effects of fast fashion on the planet.

In the midst of a kitchen renovation, it’s amazing all you find.

As a “COVID bride,” I’ve learned a lot about how to navigate the new normal of wedding planning.

They say time flies when you’re having fun but how does that explain time flying in quarantine? I’ve been working from home for 172 days and while some days are slower, more often I’m left wondering where the day went.

On Aug. 28, the world lost an incredible actor, activist and person.

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced us to adopt a new lifestyle in many ways.

One of the biggest gripes many have with Atlanta is that public transit doesn’t have the reach it does in other cities.

Hot. Steamy. Sultry. Whatever you say, it is August.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve started Fridays on a weekly catch up call with a group of Atlanta’s OG boutique PR owners.

Even during a pandemic, singles have a natural desire to want to find that special someone.

Have you ever seen or driven through a rainbow? I did, and I’m still feeling its magic.

I’m regularly told my self-care game is strong.My focus lately? Better sleep.

Friday, July 17 was a hard day for our city. Two civil rights movement icons, Reverend C.T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis left this world on the same day.

If you’re looking to maintain a daily routine while keeping social distance, many options are now available for at-home experiences.

This weekly column pushes me to think about the days that have passed, what I am grappling with, experiencing and celebrating – it makes me reflect.

We paddled along the misty Chattahoochee River in brand-new kayaks.

Since the onset of coronavirus, clothing resale through online consignment apps, like Poshmark, Mercari and thredUP, have surged.

Since my MS diagnosis in 2018 I’ve had a really hard time meditating.

My saving grace during COVID-19? My garden – a backyard respite that’s keeping me sane.

Over the past several months, our eyes have been glued to the news in hopes of hearing something positive.

Fresh air can do wonders for the soul, even if it’s just for a few minutes. So, why not transform your outdoor space into a personal oasis?

Based in Atlanta, Shades of Green is a regenerative landscape design firm specializing in ecologically-sound and sustainable landscapes, specifically gardens.

At home around the clock, you can’t help but think about renovating, redecorating, upgrading or even moving.

The Atlanta Legacy Makers initiative was created to pay tribute to Atlanta Mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson for how they shaped our city.