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Cherish The Love

Published on July 14, 2020 by chocolatearistocratLeave a comment

Life is beautiful. In this moment I am reflecting on times shared with my late husband Benjamin who would have celebrated 71 years today. It is a moment of joy and pain yet celebration and delight! A reminder to Cherish the Love ❤️ you share and know that it continues to circulate.

My Comfort Candle given to me from my friend Alice Pearson in January

AFRO BALL in Nashville

Published on June 8, 2020 by chocolatearistocratLeave a comment

Established in Seattle 1974 by my mother, the Afro Ball has been the grand prize of the year for me.

AFRO BALL attendees enjoying the view and conversation in the Lions Court

We will continue the theme to “ Celebrate yourself and Tell your stories “ for many years to come. In the current climate in the world it is imperative that we continue to have courageous conversations and loads of fun! 💕

Shadows of Love

Published on April 20, 2020 by chocolatearistocratLeave a comment

My husband Benjamin and I on our son’s graduation day from Fisk University

Here in the garden I am busy preparing the grounds, cleaning the garden furniture and simply allowing life to flow. My husband and my daughter passed away within 4 weeks of one another. It has been challenging at times but I keep moving forward. Ben would scrub down the furniture, press the linen and take pictures of me in the garden. He loved watching me prepare Afternoon Tea, pruning our plants and listening to me read. I miss him💕 Our daughter Suzi choose and designed our home and loved feeding the birds. I miss her laugh and silly ways. I embrace the shadows of Love and I hope you are okay with my sharing. Thank you for understanding and please be safe during these uncertain times. Keep moving in Love and Kindness…I hold each of you dear in my heart 💕🙏

O. Henry Hotel Afternoon

Published on March 12, 2020 by chocolatearistocrat2 Comments

A lovely afternoon was well spent in Greensboro with my beautiful daughter this weekend. Afternoon Tea is always a delight when you choose to share it with those you love!