Lifestyle – Page 10 – Pride Magazine

Art is the Soul of Home Design

August 15, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett Art can be such an essential part of design and every now and then, I have the pleasure of working with a client that has a great art collection. Such was the case a couple of years ago when a South Charlotte client with a love for black art reached out to me about decorating her new home.…

A Taste of Africa in the Queen City

August 11, 2016

By Jimese Orange My first experience with African food was through Ethiopian cuisine. As I tore into the spongy flat bread called injera, using it simultaneously as food and a utensil to soak up the spicy assortment of stews, vivid memories of my maternal grandmother were invoked.…

How to Create a Vision Board 101

August 8, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Our mind is a powerful tool that works for us in many ways. Many successful people from the POTUS, CEO’s, airline pilots and even our most honored athletes competing in the Olympics have learned the skill of visualization.…

3 Vacation Destinations in North Carolina

July 20, 2016

By Alyssa Seranni If you’ve grown up in North Carolina, chances are you know there is a lot to love here in the First in Flight state. However, when planning your next vacation you may have neglected to consider what North Carolina has to offer.…

Redefining your Personal Style

July 19, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy As an expert in the fashion industry, I feel one way to build a “perfect” wardrobe is to know the style that fits your personality. One tends to get an idea of what that style is when you notice similar silhouettes, patterns, colors, textures and fabrics that tells a story throughout your closet/drawers.…

Ask Lashawnda: Lifestyle Advice for Everyday People

July 13, 2016

By Lashawnda Becoats People ask me questions everyday. Sometimes it’s because I’m the editor of Pride magazine. Sometimes it’s because they know I’m a certified life coach. Sometimes people follow my fabulous adventures on social media. I love helping people so I decided to create an advice column based on the questions I get.…

Be S.M.A.R.T.

July 12, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen We are half way through the year and July is a great time to regroup and refocus on your goals. You have half a year left, so let’s get ready and set SMART goals. S – Specific: Be specific with your goals.…

4 Summer Entertaining Tips for A Southern Hostess

July 6, 2016

By Michiel Perry Summer is all about entertaining in the South. We love food, fellowship and bubbly in the South. Here’s the best thing, we get to indulge all summer long. As you plan your summer soirees, here are some quick tips to impress your guests as you entertain family and friends.…

Pattern Play in the Bedroom

June 29, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett Pattern Play Recently I put the finishing touches on fun, colorful bedroom client project for a talented teen artist. There were quite a few comments on the color and pattern usage in the space so I thought I’d share my tips for successfully mixing color and pattern.…

Ask Lashawnda: Advice for Everyday People

June 27, 2016

By Lashawnda Becoats People ask me questions everyday. Sometimes it’s because I’m the editor of Pride magazine. Sometimes it’s because they know I’m a certified life coach. Sometimes people follow my fabulous adventures on social media. I love helping people so I decided to create an advice column based on the questions I get.…