Here I go again. Another cleanse. Why, you ask? Of course, I am happy to explain. I signed up for a five-week boot camp at Hard Exercise Works in Asheville because I ripped two pairs of jeans in one month from just sitting down. Sadly, it was not along a seam signifying old and worn down denim. I needed to incorporate a physical routine back into my life. Once I completed the boot camp, I lost 1/4” in my waist! WHAT? Only ¼”?! That’s it?! Needless to say, I was discouraged. A

When was the last time you did something for the first time? I created headdresses! I have to take the time to boast about the award I won for best costume design in Asheville’s Music Video Award Ceremony. In November and December, I worked on a local musicians music video production. I was asked to create a few headdresses and a dress for the artist. I was intimidated at first, but as time passed, I became eager to begin the challenge. I never created headdresses before. I e

I love wedding season! I love the happy energy involved in a wedding day. I love the oohs and ahhs and the many compliments. I love the flowers, dresses, champagne, hugs and food trays! I just love being a part of the bride’s special day. To many, I become a faint memory, but a lasting impression remains with me from each event. One bride in particular, I will never forget. When I arrived to her room, I asked, “how are you feeling?” Many brides inform me of their nervousness

How often do you wash your hair? Every day? Every other day? Once a week? I will not tell you how often you should or should not wash your hair, but I do want to inform you how your scalp works. When you wash your hair, you remove the product build up and your natural oil. You already knew this, right? Once the oil is removed, your body’s natural reaction is to produce more oil to moisturize your scalp (preventing dandruff) and your hair (to keep it soft and shiny and static