Petite is taking a break this month, and I had an opportunity to have some fun discussing an interesting part of our homes: the bathroom sink. For most of us,the bathroom sink is where it all begins. It is our first stop in the morning and our last stop before we get into bed. Many of us underestimate... More

by Petite Ndiho Single ladies have a tendency to get depressed every February 14th. This does not have to be the case. I am also not of the school of thought that believes we must all wear red and go out to flamboyantly declare our standing. I am a bit of a homebody and find nothing wrong with taking... More

Your living environment can do a lot to affect your mood. Leaving a dirty house in the morning can translate to a bad day and getting home tired, to an environment you do not like, can depress you. Here are ten things you can do to begin to enjoy your living space this year. DECLUTTER! Remove everything... More

by Petite Ndiho But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. – Romans 6:22. I grew up in a family that did not celebrate Christmas. As a little girl, I would look longingly at the houses in the city as we drove home... More

by Guest Writer Petite Ndiho Dresser mirrors are commonly called vanity mirrors – guess why; because the mirror is where we look at ourselves most. King Solomon said, “vanity of vanities, all is vanity,” and it could be a good thing to remember this verse while looking in the vanity... More

by Guest Writer Petite Ndiho Your dresser is a very useful piece of furniture. It is an important piece of the bedroom and can actually make or break your bedroom. Many of us think of the dresser as just a huge piece that we use to dump everything from keys to coins, perfumes and things we are not using.... More

by Guest Writer Petite Ndiho Africans are known for their hospitality the world over. But if you look carefully around you, it is obvious that hospitality is an endangered virtue – even in Africa. Welcoming visitors is usually seen to be the woman’s forte. From what I’ve seen and heard,... More

by Guest Writer Petite Ndiho Getting a room to look great does not necessarily mean painting, wall hangings, photographs or light fixtures. House plants are a cheap and convenient way to brighten up a room and with the right plant many times all you will need is a little water and some light. When I... More

Many people don’t like to do laundry. But have you ever stopped to think what a huge difference a lively laundry room would make to this chore? In Africa there are no laundry rooms, here in “outside countries”  they are built into most homes. Back at home, the “laundry room”... More

Different people design their houses differently. It’s all about personality and character. Some people love bright colours, others like it pastel plain. Different materials also constitute styles. Wrought iron, oak, plastic, all create different looks. Here are a few interesting styles to get... More