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What Is The Wakanda Collection? Inspired by the box office smash hit Black Panther, portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman and an unforgettable supporting cast, we carefully and thoughtfully curated specific pieces you might find adorning the royal halls in the dream world of Wakanda. Released for the start of February 2021 through our resale design gallery “Thrift Barn,” we wanted to offer a striking visual representation of the beauty to be found in both design and fashion through African-American representation and artistry. Each piece of this collection has been recycled or up-cycled to highlight its hidden value and appeal. This is an...

Like so many of you, I've recently found myself spending more time at home and undertaking more DIY projects that are requiring more power! With my new Thrift Barn Design Gallery & Shop also under renovation, I quickly realized that I was lacking a number of essential tools in my tool arsenal to complete a lot of my projects. Once I got past the initial frustration of simply trying to complete projects without the right tools for the job, I started doing some power tool research. Which ultimately led me to this brief review of three (3) major brands: 1....

In the midst of this extremely unusual time of quarantine and social distancing due to the corona virus, I found myself like so many others in immediate need of a chest rub that would help alleviate some of the flu-like symptoms and chest congestion my family was facing. I always prefer to go the natural plant-based route for remedies and this was no different. You can read my Flu bomb post for the details of our two sick spells and the homemade flu bomb recipe that also helped speed our recovery.   However, I couldn’t get my baby to drink...

Everyone knows that one of the warmest and most welcoming tastes and smells of the Fall and Winter seasons is fresh baked apple cobbler. So with the holidays right around the corner, and family & friends cuddling up for a slightly more quiet holiday season than usual for this 2020 year end--I thought I'd share my Easy Soft Crust Apple Cobbler recipe that never fails to be a crowd pleaser whatever the occasion.  I began making this delicious recipe in college and finally perfected it through repetition over the years. It can be adapted to be 100% vegan or gluten free if you have...