Wife to Reginald, Mom to 8, Nomi (grandma) to 6!  Tara didn’t think her job was done.  This former educator decided that diving into one of her favorite past times was a great way to escape the pandemic.  Quarantined to the island of home, Tara decided to enjoy her patio space a little more than she had time to before.  Her recent forever home purchase yields 9 acres, a porch, 2 patios and an enlarged fire pit area.  Being a mom slowed her down from being able to decorate these spaces the way she wanted.  Since the pandemic made everything abruptly stop. She thought, I’ll just decorate.  While looking for inspiration, Tara couldn’t seem to find girls that  looked like her in the outdoor living spaces. She remembered the words of her mom, if you can’t find what you are looking for, create it.  So she did!  Tara created the group Black Women Who Love Outdoor Living Spaces and the outside living lifestyle brand The Patio Chic!  Now we are here, TPCCON!  Tara is a trendsetter, trailblazer and this movement has definitely made her proud!