Cue: “Miracles” by Kierra Sheard feat. Pastor Mike Jr. (On Repeat)
I remember the clock counting down on December 31, 2024. Everyone else was shouting Happy New Year. Me? I was sitting with the reality that as soon as the clock struck midnight, I, Ronisha Arlene, was officially homeless.
No matter how I tried to dress it up, that was the truth. No place to call home. No place to rest. No place of peace.
I remember asking a friend if I could stay with her. Her response? “You’ll need to talk to my boyfriend who’s now living in your house.” Yep, I said that right. Noted. Pride wouldn’t let me knock on my ex’s door. So where did I land? In a Walmart parking lot on the east side of Atlanta. Scared. Loud thoughts running through my head. Trying to figure out what this night, this year, this season would look like.
Fast forward to March 28, 2025: I got the keys to my own apartment.
This wasn’t just a place to sleep. It was about to be my oasis of peace. A place where I could revive. Restore. Reset. In walked Suite Restoration.
Why Suite Restoration?
Every room here has a purpose. Every corner whispers restoration. When I walked into this space, it was a blank canvas — and God said, “Paint it.”
My concept? Maximalist meets mid-century modern boutique hotel. Think Starwood’s Moxy vibes, mixed with my Memphis roots, sprinkled with color and soul.
Bedroom: Deep greens and sensual tones, anchored by a bold yellow bed frame. Walls dressed with art of strong Black women — reminders that strength and softness can coexist in this restoration era.
Living Room: An ode to Memphis and music. From Isaac Hayes to Erykah Badu, I wanted the room to feel like a live lounge — bold pink walls (Behr’s “Glamorous”), moody lighting, and music in the air.
Bathroom: Spa vibes. Terracotta warmth, shades of blue, and textures that make it feel like a retreat.
Kitchen: Grown, intentional energy — still carrying the terracotta and blue theme, but sharper, more elevated.
Second Bedroom: I fought myself here. I didn’t want another office. Every apartment before this, the second room became “work.” This time, I chose restoration. A closet-office hybrid. Healing Black girl energy. Restoration after years of running.
Suite Restoration isn’t just décor. It’s my testimony in furniture, paint, and space.
Look at God
Five months later, I hit pause. Then an email changed everything: “Congratulations, you’ve been accepted as a Wayfair Creator.”
Whew. Look at God.
From a Walmart parking lot to creating spaces with Wayfair. From having nothing to now curating pieces that reflect intentional living, maximalism, and restoration. From floral storytelling at other people’s tables to finally setting my own.
What’s Next
Between Suite Restoration, my Wayfair finds, and the launch of Floral & Spice, this is more than décor. It’s a lifestyle. A movement. A testimony that no matter how low the valley, restoration is always on the horizon.
So welcome to Suite Restoration.
Not just an apartment. Not just content.
A home. A haven. A brand.
And now, I get to share it with you.
👉🏾 Shop my Wayfair Creator Storefront for the exact pieces and vibes that built Suite Restoration. From bold color palettes to intentional details, everything I’m curating is rooted in restoration, style, and soul.
[Visit my Wayfair Storefront here.]
Let’s create spaces that restore, together.