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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...

Friday’s Favorite Finds

by shaylajay | March 2, 2012 | Article | 0 Comments

I have some fabulous finds that I wanted to share. I have always been a fan of Circle E candles, but I haven't been able to find them in Arizona. I guess it's a Southern thing. However, my friend Regina introduced me to VoluSpa candles, which are oh...

Happy Anniversary

by shaylajay | September 30, 2011 | Article | 23 Comments

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, my husband and I will celebrate our one-year anniversary. It all began during the Spring of 1996 after I had joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and he had joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He introduced himself as...

Darkest Hour

by shaylajay | April 23, 2012 | Article | 0 Comments

Have you ever had one of those days when you just wonder, "What is going on?" Well, today is one of those days. It is a great day because I will see my sweet little baby via ultrasound in a few hours. Today, however, I also received some news...

Ohhhh Baby!

by shaylajay | December 12, 2011 | Article | 44 Comments

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My mom knew that every year, we had to put up a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. I love what the season represents --- the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ, and being thankful everyday for all that...

Puppy Love

by shaylajay | September 17, 2011 | Article | 8 Comments

We have a new addition to the family. Welcome Mr. Louis (pronounced "Louie"). Mr. Louis was rescued from the Humane Society. He is a Tibetan Terrier who was apparently wandering around alone when the pound found him. He was later taken to the...

Dyson Pediatrics

by shaylajay | April 15, 2012 | Article | 0 Comments

I want to introduce you to an awesome pediatrician, Dr. Duane Dyson, who is located here in Tucson. He serves families from all over Arizona and even has clients as far away as New Mexico. Dr. Dyson exudes character, integrity, and professionalism. ...

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...

Sweet Dreams

by shaylajay | January 23, 2012 | Article | 14 Comments

Although the baby does not arrive for five months, I like to be on top of things. The baby's room is a project that cannot be ignored, and I don't want to wait until the last minute. I got overwhelmed with all of the strollers that are out there, so I...

I Wish

by shaylajay | June 9, 2017 | Article | 10 Comments

I've actually been writing this post in my head since February, but this weekend prompted me to put my words onto paper. In February, I went to Pinot's Palette at Lake Providence in Huntsville with an awesome group of women. It's an art studio where...

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