Sonya BarnesMay 52 minTHE M.D.E. (MOTHER'S DAY EDIT)The most memorable gifts are most thoughtful, and continue to give joy after the occasion. Gifts of experiences, nostalgia and daily,...
Sonya BarnesFeb 145 minLove Your Whole SelfWe’re well into the new year, 2022, and I must confess that I left 2021 and ushered in this year a statistic of Covid-19. Like thousands...
Sonya BarnesNov 24, 20213 minHoliday's, Boundaries & GratitudeThe holiday's are upon us once again and it may have you a bit stressed about the family gatherings that for many, last year's pandemic...
Sonya BarnesJun 24, 20212 minLife After LeggingsAlas, we knew this time would eventually come. The world slowly opening back up and we are slowly adapting to a new present reality....
Sonya BarnesMay 5, 20211 minHappy Mother's DayOh my did this one creep up on me. Most days I don't know if I'm coming or going. I'm sure you can relate. I was chatting with a good...
Sonya BarnesMar 8, 20211 minHappy International Women's DayTo all the amazing women around the world. This one's for us! Take this day to give yourself props and accolades for all that you do....
Sonya BarnesJan 4, 20213 minDo Not Resolve to Anything!Happy New Year! Yes, she’s still new and refreshed and you can harness her transformational energy today, tomorrow, and every day...
Sonya BarnesDec 16, 20202 minThe Art of the GiftHappy Holidays! Yes, I know...say no more. There are officially 9 days til Christmas from the time I'm putting out my holiday gift guide....
Sonya BarnesNov 29, 20202 minHoliday Shopping Kick-OffOk, so all weekend I've been lazing around scrolling through the web and watching "Peaky Blinders" on Netflix. Between the text and email...
Sonya BarnesAug 13, 20202 minThe New Fashion Revolution...Buy BlackEveryday we awake to news of something new happening in our world. We continue to pay great homage to our frontline essential workers who...
Sonya BarnesMay 29, 20203 minB.A.A.M.! (Born African American Male)Angry. Disgusted. Disbelief. Belief. How many more? When will this end? Let me preface this for those who do not know me. I am the...
Sonya BarnesMay 4, 20202 minHappy Mother's DayYes, it's that time when we honor the women in our lives who have mothered us in one way or another. Whether it's your mother,...
Sonya BarnesApr 28, 20202 minClean Beauty is the New BlackI am a firm believer in radical, soulful self care. I don't know about you, but for me and quite a few of my gal pals, we're becoming...
Sonya BarnesApr 2, 20202 minThe Good ChinaAs we close in on another week of a new normal, I’ve been reflective and acutely more aware of the surroundings in my home. The vase I...
Sonya BarnesMar 27, 20202 minThere's No Place Like HomeAs the world around us is adjusting to our new normal of working from home, homeschooling children/grandchildren and most likely spending...
Sonya BarnesMar 17, 20202 minYou Are In ControlWe are living in surreal times for sure. Even if you are under a rock, you know that we're in the midst of a global pandemic with the...
Sonya BarnesFeb 14, 20202 minFor the Love of....ME!It's officially the month of LOVE! It's Valentine's Day and I want to share some of my top gifts to treat yourself not just today but...
Sonya BarnesAug 8, 20193 minThe Big O! Ok! So first off, it's not what you think! That's a topic for another day, at another time. I've been incognito during the past few...
Sonya BarnesApr 25, 20194 minKeto...Paleo.."Oh No!"I’ve debated for a while to write about this topic as I realize it can go way beyond a simple blog post. As women, we go through so many...
Sonya BarnesApr 18, 20194 minSonya's Spring Style NotesThe weather is finally changing and as they say, "April showers bring May flowers!" The pollen is in full effect here in the Southeast...
Sonya BarnesMar 21, 20192 minHow Low Will You Go?I’ve always been a high heeled kinda woman! I’m only 5’3 1/2” tall, so I love putting on shoes that gives me height. In my own mind, it...
Sonya BarnesMar 12, 20192 minThe Space of "In-Between"Given the fact that I reside in the South, I really cannot speak for the folks who are getting dumped with snow in the Northeast and...
Sonya BarnesMar 5, 20193 minP.M.S.....Read On... We’re well into the New Year of 2019 and I must say I’ve been deeply embedded with life happenings. So much with finishing that...
Sonya BarnesSep 13, 20183 minSize MattersHow often as women have we heard that? Or honestly, talked about size? We apply this idea to many different things but especially when it...
Sonya BarnesJul 25, 20182 minSerum or not to serumA great friend of mine and I were chuckling the other day about how we missed an entire decade not addressing our décolleté ! Well, what...
Sonya BarnesJul 2, 20183 minCan You Say ASHTANGA yoga?As I look back on some of my previous work, I came across a blog I wrote about seven years ago when I took up yoga as a supplement to my...
Sonya BarnesJun 6, 20182 minSeeing Red!Many know that my signature color is red! Red shoes, red bags, and of course red lips! I know it’s quite a strong color but there’s a...
Sonya BarnesMay 8, 20183 minPhoto Shoot Anxiety Lights, Camera, Smile for the Camera Ugghh…a photo shoot. Well, the first thing that comes to my mind is “how will I look?” There are...