Lex and Greg are back and recap Lex’s work trip and what they do at home when your partner is traveling. They discuss some of the moments from Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors’ promo tour for the Creed III film. They share their thoughts on Michael B. Jordan being called corny. Giving black men grace to define their individuality. Also, they share their views on black masculinity regarding the New York Times photoshoot of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors.

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Lex and Greg are back with another episode starting with a review of Rihanna's Super Bowl performance. Lex takes a trip down reality tv memory lane with her recent watching of Real World Las Vegas. Greg discovers the tv show Snowfall and is immediately addicted. A new home project has just been completed! They talk through the update and Greg says "spruce". Lex and Greg also share their latest "No Spend February" and strict budgeting approach for the month.

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Today Lex and Greg recap their weekend of television watching and closet building. Greg feels like a man while using a monkey wrench, and Lex gets triggered by mirrored walls. They also overview Zillow’s list of the 5 Biggest Interior Design Trends of 2023.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘 Today Lex @thelexicana and Greg @gregsstyleguide finish their recap of the Bahamas trip at Baha Mar resort. They rate and review the best restaurants at the resort. Valentines Day is here and Lex and Greg detail their favorite Valentines Day dates. They share the Things They Love Valentine’s Day at Home Edition.

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This week Lex and Greg recap their turnt weekend in Harlem. They share their thoughts on Damar Hamlin’s injury and recovery. They go in depth on when a dream becomes a nightmare and the tools they use to destress and reduce anxiety. Subscribe, 5-Star Rate, and Review the show!

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This week Lex and Greg are back with a recap of their recent trip to the Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas and their flight challenges getting there. They detail the hotel interior design and how to make your home “hotel good”. Subscribe, 5-Star Rate, and Review the show!

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Lex and Greg discuss their first week back to work for the New Year. They walk through the polar opposites in their office. They also highlight the things they love from their office. Subscribe, 5-Star Rate, and Review the show!

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Lex and Greg recap their Christmas holiday and the activities with family and friends. They dive into their top picks for 2022 Things They Loved. The episode ends with their 2023 Home Resolutions.

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Lex and Greg talk about their autumnal problems and Greg’s crippling back breaking sneeze. They detail the things that change as you get older. Their IKEA visit and acquiring carefully considered items for the home inspiring by the Daniel Titchener “Affordable IKEA products that make your home look expensive” video. We share the carefully considered things we love, links below!

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Run Rug stair runners https://www.runrug.com/us/stair-carpet-runners-c38/gingham-black-stair-runners-p2170

Coterie Couch Pillowcase https://coteriebrooklyn.com/products/essex-rust

Daniel Titchener video “Affordable IKEA products that make your home look expensive” https://youtu.be/8n-d_JfhgS0

Lex and Greg talk through their favorite Netflix small-budget Black films. Lex dives into the Business of Fashion article “Rethinking Luxury’s Relationship with Black Consumers”. They talk through the idea that members of the Black community often validate themselves through the proximity to luxury. They share their personal developmental experiences and how they influenced their personal image. How brands market directly to the Black community to pull away precious dollars and the forging of the habits in the culture. Greg shares points from the Princeton article “How Blacks Use Consumption to Shape their Collective Identity”. Lex and Greg share their views on defining your own version of authentic luxury.

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