If you’re a book lover, you probably have a large collection of books – and no idea how to creatively store them. Or perhaps you think the only way to do so is to stack them together flavorlessly in a bookcase. But bookcases (or bookshelves as we call them back at home) don’t have to be bland, boring and uninviting. They can...
read moreLast month, we talked about selecting a carpet. In order to keep your carpets looking as good as new, there are a few practical steps that you must take. The first and perhaps most-obvious thing you must do is vacuum your carpet as often as is necessary. For most homes, this amounts to at least four times a week. Switch the carpet...
read moreCarpets! Those beautiful floor coverings that we walk on every few minutes that we are home. They add a touch of class – The Red Carpet, for example. Kenya’s Prime Minister got some flack for complaining at a function that only half a carpet had been laid out for him, yet he was a whole Prime Minister. Some of us keep...
read moreby Petite Ndiho It’s really hot out there, isn’t it! Many have already experienced their 90 degree Fahrenheit weather. What do you do if you want to sit outside but would rather do without the sunburn? You get yourself a patio umbrella, also known as the sunbrella or parasol. Here are some things to consider before you get your...
read morePetite 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 the impact that a sink can make...
read moreby 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 some time to reflect and be...
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