Featured Artist

Fingers de Freedom

by shaylajay | September 21, 2012 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 8 Comments

I love art, and this young man is a gifted artist and entrepreneur you just have to meet. Reginald "Swindoe" Kennedy is the owner of Fingers de Freedom, an eco-friendly company committed to saving our planet by using only eco-friendly materials in its...

The Sage Lounge

by shaylajay | February 9, 2025 | Featured Artist | 0 Comments

I just attended a Girls' Night In Galentine's event at The Sage Lounge, which is an amazing space to host your next event. The Sage Lounge is beautiful, spacious, and can accommodate your guests at your next birthday celebration, corporate meeting, or intimate...

Headliners

by shaylajay | November 13, 2012 | Featured Artist | 3 Comments

I love art, and it is always fun to feature local artists. I am so impressed by LaRon and Ursula Cook who began their journey as entrepreneurs when LaRon decided he wanted to open Headliners, a barber shop with an atmosphere that is conducive to families. This couple...

Beautiful Soul

by shaylajay | October 17, 2012 | Featured Artist | 2 Comments

"Amazing" does not come close to describing the beauty of the designs created by my good friend, Regina Holley, of Banafrit Décor. Regina owns a company that specializes in premium card design and décor for special events. Regina and I attended...

Fashion Week S/S 2013

by shaylajay | October 9, 2012 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

I am so excited about Tonya Strozier’s trip to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week S/S 2013. She had a blast as she worked with Rudy Miles of Beauty by Rudy for designer Zang Toi’s runway show. Tonya flew out of Tucson to New York on Saturday, September 8th. She attended...

Stay Fit for Life

by shaylajay | November 9, 2024 | Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today, I met retired Major League Baseball player, Courtney Duncan. He owns an amazing gym here in Huntsville where he doesn't just promote physical fitness. He also promotes mental wellness, and after the first five minutes with him, I was sold. As he spoke with the...

Too Beautiful Cosmetics

by shaylajay | February 27, 2013 | Featured Artist | 1 Comment

You might remember Tonya Strozier from several of my previous posts. She is a stylist with the Beauty by Rudy Team during New York's Fashion Week, and last summer, she opened Diamonds Salon and Makeup Studio. I can't keep up. This woman is too fast...

Artistry Beauty Studios

by shaylajay | January 30, 2013 | Featured Artist | 8 Comments

I am a fan of "all things Janet." Janet Chacon is the woman with a plan. She has been my hair stylist since I arrived in Arizona in 2010. She is a no-nonsense business woman who is focused on doing big things. Her energy is contagious and...

Fit & Fab With Tasha Morrison

by shaylajay | September 4, 2013 | Featured Artist | 10 Comments

I had the privilege of hanging out with Tasha Morrison, an awesome AFAA certified personal trainer that I have lovingly dubbed, "Miss Fit and Fab." Tasha is currently in Tucson, but she will be taking her love of fitness to Houston, Texas in October. She...