My oldest daughter told me she wanted a PJ Masks party for her last party. And specifically, she wanted to be Catboy "because Catboy is the leader". Smart kid. Definitely takes after her mom :-). Because Catboy is a male character, I had to go searching for something that would work for her. I couldn't find anything so I decided to make my own. I went shopping at Walmart for fat quarter fabric in a mix of different shades of blue. Each fat quarter was 99c. I got a total o

This DIY project is a great way to beautify a room in your home. It can serve as a focal piece or conversation started for your home. Expertise needed: Beginner. Anyone who can handle a pen knife and brush can do this. Total Approximate time: Approximately 1-hour total but it has to be done over the course of 2 days. Materials needed: Canvas (determine the size you need first because the art you print will depend on the size of the canvas), Paint for the canvas, gold leaf

In addition to all the work around the house, I have also been busy with orders and ideas for AyoBE Boutique. First, THANK YOU SO MUCH...

Ever heard the saying "when you look good, you feel good"? Well, I'm here to tell you it really is true! The way we look builds our confidence. And I'm not talking about your genetic makeup. I'm talking about the way you dress and carry yourself. Late last summer, I decided to focus more on outward appearance. Don't get me wrong, I never dressed like a slob. But I didn't spend any extra time trying to look good because most of my time was spent with my family and working to g

I've been working on this for a while and I am really EXCITED to introduce our PAG doll. PAG stands for Pretty Afrocentric Girl. These dolls are simply ABSORBS! This is the gift that'll last a long time and provides your child with endless entertainment while building her imagination. Your little one gets to give her doll a unique and fitting name. You can get customized African Print clothing for your doll in an of the styles or patterns in our store. It is a ready to

Being a wife, a mom and a small business owner/designer is HARD WORK! Anyone who tells you it is easy is either not giving it their all...

Behind the name AyoBE (pronounced ah-yo-be) is a variation of my name. In Yoruba, Ayo means Joy (my first name) and my maiden name starts with B while my married name starts with E. AyoBE translates to Joy BE. I am Nigerian by birth. Specifically Yoruba (pronounced yoh-roo-bah). I grew up in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts but moved to Maryland where I now reside with my husband and children. I have always loved doing things with my hands. I love my African heritage an