Lakeitha Duncan {A Lifestyle Blog}

4.25.2011

HOUSE OF FIFTY IS…..

Live!!!

It has been an absolute pleasure working with and for Janell on her magazine! What I love most about House of Fifty is the thought that was put into it. “Ideas for inspired living” is the tag line and I think we give you just that! We hope that after reading the premier issue, you walk away feeling inspired. Weather it’s inspired to decorate how YOU want to, shop at Goodwill, adopt a child, or even start manicuring your own toes!

“50 ideas we’re thinking about” (pg. 74-75) is probably one of my favorite parts of the magazine!

And please, leave comments telling us what you thought of the magazine! Even if you think there is room for improvement. We want to hear ALL of your feedback!

I’ll be back later today (hopefully) to update you guys on the first install day of my Room Service Atlanta room! To tell you I’m a big ball of nerves is definitely an understatement!

Read House of Fifty Now!

4.22.2011

HOUSE OF FIFTY IS…

“Full”

House of Fifty is full of some AMAZING content! I can’t wait until you guys have a chance to read it for yourselves. We go live Monday and we just can’t wait!

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4.21.2011

HOUSE OF FIFTY IS…

“Stylish”

House of Fifty is as stylish as Kayce Hughes clothing line! Wanna know how Kayce runs a successful business while raising 7 (yes 7) children? We got you covered!

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4.20.2011

Room Service Atlanta Project

Hi guys! This is my third post today so I hope you’re not tired of me yet!

Today I want and NEED to talk about my room for Room Service Atlanta. You may remember my post where I showed you guys my room

Well, come to find out, that was not my room. This is my room

(ignore my child in the picture!)

The install for this room takes place all next week. And to just now be finding out this information really left me overwhelmed. I have cried 4 times today. It wouldn’t be right to not be honest with you guys and say that I didn’t want to back away from the project and refund all donations received. But you know what? I have friends and family that really believe in me. I am determined to do whatever I can to the best of my ability to make this space better for this family. I read a quote today from twitter that said

“The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well and doing well whatever you do” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This is nothing short of the truth!

And let me say for the record, I’m not overwhelmed because of the space itself (not completely!). I’m overwhelmed because for weeks I have thought and planned a space that didn’t even belong to me, but to someone else. I have a few days to figure out a totally different route for this space. I have enlisted the help of a great designer friend and DIY genius, April Denise. We are coming up with plans for the space but we need more help. This room needs A LOT of storage

like, I;’m not even kidding about the storage needs

I know that I have already asked for donations (and believe me, I’m beyond appreciative for the donations I received!), but I really need a little more help. Any amount would be wonderful and seriously appreciated. $1, $5, $30…Anything, honestly! My major concern right now is storage which I plan to bring in under bed storage containers. I may also have to purchase a chest of drawers or two and I doubt I will be able to find them last minute at a thrift store. I have a lot to figure out for this space, but with your help, I know it will be a success! Also, let me say that I have been using my own money too! I don’t want anyone to think that I’m trying not to come out of pocket much. It is just taking A LOT!

Thank You so much for your support!

L.Duncan

TO PAINT OR NOT TO PAINT

Yesterday I asked on twitter if I should paint the mirror I scored from my sister inlaw. I love gold and brass, but this just seem off to me. Maybe the gold is to bright with the teal dresser for me. Or maybe I think it should go in my bedroom. Not sure…

So today, I wanted to ask you guys:

Should I paint this mirror?

This mirror is pretty large (to me), but the wall it’s on made it seem small. Plus if you notice in the first picture the angle of the ceiling just made the placement of the mirror seem off.

What do you guys think? Maybe I should place something different above the dresser.