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Strength + Humility

by shaylajay | January 1, 2023 | Article, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today is officially the first day of 2023, and I spent my first waking hours saying goodbye to my Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love as they left for Louisiana this morning. I hated to see them go, but I know they have to get back home. My family and I got dressed and...

My Funny Valentine?

by shaylajay | February 14, 2012 | Article | 18 Comments

My husband and I are supposed to be in the Caribbean this Valentine's Day, but I didn't want to travel this late during the pregnancy, so we cancelled our plans --- bummer. Valentine's Day is here and it hasn't always been that funny or fun for me. I know...

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Before heading to Amelia Island, I conducted extensive research on the rich history of American Beach. A.L. Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, had purchased several acres of land on American Beach so that blacks could have what he referred to as "rest and...

Gifted Realty Huntsville

by shaylajay | December 13, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Today, I had a lunch date with a friend. I had a few spare minutes prior to our lunch, so I stopped by a gift shop on my way to the restaurant. I had actually seen this gift shop for the past year, but I never had time to stop. I am always rushing to get to my hair...

Beauty Rest

by shaylajay | April 11, 2012 | Article | 4 Comments

I have been debating on bed linens for spring/summer. I love white and the calming effect it has in a bedroom, so I chose white. I also used espresso feather down pillows as accent pieces and this is the end result --- simple and not fussy at all. My night...

The Great Defender

by shaylajay | December 12, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We think about the life, the hope, and the peace that He brought into this world, and the benefits that his resurrection brings for all of us as God's children. Hope gives you peace when things...

Check on Me

by shaylajay | October 20, 2020 | Article | 0 Comments

As I sit here in this office, I think about life over the past few months --- the injustice, heartache, death, sickness, and everything in-between. I’m no longer on Facebook because I just never wanted to be on Facebook. I started my Facebook...

Loyalty That Runs Deep

by shaylajay | January 16, 2012 | Article | 2 Comments

It's 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning and I cannot sleep. Sleeping on my stomach is uncomfortable, sleeping on my back is a pregnancy no-no, and I am tired of sleeping on my side. As I tossed the covers back and put on my slippers, I began to think about the New...

God’s Timing

by shaylajay | July 29, 2011 | Article | 7 Comments

A few days ago, one of my friends appeared frustrated that she was still single and that marriage appeared to be nowhere in sight. For the past two weeks, my pastor has also been preaching specifically to singles. So, I decided that today I am going to talk to my...

Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening

by shaylajay | October 13, 2011 | Fashion, Article | 4 Comments

Thursday, October 13th, was a great day! It marked the grand opening of Nordstrom Rack in my area and I could not wait to get there. I did not know what to expect and I wondered how many people would show up for this event. The staff began "tailgating"...

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