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Creative ways to turn your coffee tins into spice jars.
I have been looking for glass jars to store my spices for God knows how long. I wanted those fancy clip top glass jars but every time I saw some, they were too pricey and not on sale. So, on this particular day, my friends had visited from Nairobi and wanted to buy a few niceties from Marikiti (market). That is downtown Mombasa. While strolling around the place, a kind gentleman pointed out the shop and assured us that they had original spices. When you enter the shop, the aroma of the spices is what hits you. There’s a gentleman who welcomes you and gives you a tour of the…
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Welcome to the dark side: Decorating with dark toned colors!
Black or any other dark tone color would not be my first choice when painting any house but I am slowly having an affinity to dark interiors. This is simply because I had no idea how to accessorize a dark room and to be honest, I always found them dull. I am sure this is a common dilemma among many. It’s easier to settle for the neutral colors when in doubt; I would and I have done so in the past. However, we are now beginning to push our color choices for our homes. Another thing people don’t know is that, in terms of interior styles, you can pair anything…