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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015

Redefining feminity

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Comfort Ene Atta Working Royalty with simplicity A PUBLICATION OF

CO N T E N T S Ag. Editor Amina Alhassan Writers Mulikatu Mukaila Prisca Emadu Jamila Iliyasu Paragalda Designer Ballie Kafran Photographer Abdul Musa

Comfort Ene Atta

Working Royalty with simplicity

Hi, there!

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edding days are the reality of every lady’s Disney’s dream, where they hope to have a Disney/fairy tale kind of wedding. It’s every woman’s dream to look like a real-life princess on their wedding day. With the venue set, menu well planned and décor in place, what every women needs is the perfect Cinderella wedding gown to get wedded the Prince Charming of her dreams.

Yours shouldn’t be any different.

One of the biggest unexpected color trends this season isyellow. I say unexpected because yellow isn’t a color that every woman can pull off when it comes to fashion.

Yellow is bright, it’s loud, it’s in-your-face – it’s a bold color, and it’s not something you wear if you’re trying to play it safe. Yellow might be a bit out of your comfort zone, but the point is, you can wear yellow and still look fabulous in it. Yellow is associated with laughter, happiness, optimism and good times. All the more reason to wear it wholeheartedly!

Bracing the cold bites is a tough task especially when you are a man of class and style. There is less to worry about now, with mufflers as a trending accessory for men. Make your neck look superhot with a range of stylish mufflers that come in many fabric materials, sizes and styles.

This edition also gives us clues on home features that need to be regularly changed from time to time. We also have Humra and Turarenwuta (local perfumes) as one beauty item every woman should be armed with. As usual Wakiss has a special dish for us this week and this time they have the vegetarians at heart.

Our personality this week is Comfort EneAttah was on turbaned the SauraniyaDass of Bauchi State in June 2015. This young, energetic and simple lady from grace to grass and grace again has defied all challenges to make life meaningful for herself and others in the society.

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WALKING THE CINDERELLA LOOK ON YOUR DAY

by MULIKATU MUKAILA

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our wedding day is one event that is so special and memorable to you. Therefore, you will want to do all it takes to look your best to grace that special day. Your dress is supposed to give a detailed statement of your personality as it appears loud and designed with all sorts of fashion embellishment, making you look stunning and gorgeous to every guest’s eyes. The details of your dress could either be pronounced from the top or below your dress as you step out in style in fairy tale mode.

Rock your Cinderella look with style, afterall it’s your day. All the dresses do their best to offer a nod to their respective princess brides while keeping with traditional wedding style.

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COMFORT ENE ATTA Working Royalty with simplicity

interview by AMINA ALHASSAN & PRISCA EMADU

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orn in the 80’s, Ambassador Comfort Ene Atta, the 1st Sarauniya Dass, Bauchi State turbanned on 7th June, 2015 can be termed as a Daddy’s girl At a young age, she learnt how to be independent and sort to make life meaningful for herself and others in the society.

Her passion to help people endeared her to the Dass community.

Despite being royalty, she loves the simplicity of life.

Destined to make a difference, notwithstanding the challenges life threw at her, today she stands tall amongst her peers in the society.

For Comfort, it’s a story of grace, grass and grace again.

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COMFORT ENE ATTA // Educational background I was born and bred in Bauchi. I went to Government Girls Secondary School, Bauchi, and graduated in 1999. I had my diploma from Bauchi State Polytechnic in 2002. I read public administration. I did my HND in 2008. I am currently doing my MBS and have several postgraduate certificates and attended many courses.

The joys of growing up Growing up was beautiful. I never lacked anything.

When people say they were born with silver spoon, I say I was born with a diamond spoon because I had everything at my beck and call. It was not until I lost my dad did I realise that there are so many things to life.

Childhood memories I miss being with my dad, I miss the love and affection that I experienced while he was alive.

I didn’t know there were a lot of troubles in the world. As a child, people always did the thinking for me up till when I was fifteen, sixteen years of age. I didn’t know what it was to experience pain in life until I lost my dad. My fond childhood memory was of my dad taking me out and always complimenting me whenever he gets the chance to.

Aspiration as a child I have always aspired to be an ambassador.

Though there are many female ambassadors in Nigeria, I am one of them because I am an ambassador for peace.

Being the first sarauniya of Dass Being the first sarauniyar Dass at a young age, I believe God gave me that title because I didn’t do anything to get it. Maybe it was based on my humanitarian services to women, children, youths, etc. I believe God decided to use the king to honour me, I am very grateful for that and it has encouraged me to improve on my services to them.

ASHHF foundation Atta Sisters Helping Hand Foundation (ASHHF), the reason I went into it is because of the passion I have for it. I grew up seeing my dad doing it, my dad lived all his life for people, and he did humanitarian works. We lived in a family setting where you see people following my dad around to collect food and other items, he lived his life for people and loved to help no matter how little.

When I lost my dad, at that time, I was already doing things like him.

I started the NGO when I was in school. Then I hardly had food to eat, my mum could barely send us to school. She decided to send two people first. I and my brother were in Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, before he later left me for the University of Jos. I saw the pains in my mother’s eyes anytime she had to pay fees. The condition and atmosphere where I managed to school were not conducive. I stayed in a house where we had 47 rooms, whereas other students stayed in good apartments.

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CO V E R I N T E R V I E W challenge is at organisational level. Ashh foundation has some trained hands but not enough to cope with the volume of demand. For instance, in the last two years, we have empowered two hundred women through small scale business and village savings and loan, four hundred under privilege youths have been trained on skill acquisition and two hundred female children, including IDPs, got scholarship. Food and clothes were given to widows. We rely strictly on our limited resources to help individuals. So we need more manpower and support from kind-hearted individuals who have sympathy for widows, orphans, girl-child and under privilege youths.

MY MUM COULD BARELY SEND US TO SCHOOL. SHE DECIDED TO SEND TWO PEOPLE FIRST. I AND MY BROTHER WERE IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BAUCHI, BEFORE HE LATER LEFT ME FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF JOS. I SAW THE PAINS IN MY MOTHER’S EYES ANYTIME SHE HAD TO PAY FEES Nigerian setting is something else, when one loses a parent, even the immediate family forgets you, not to talk of the community, government or Nigeria as a whole. So my experience made me to start begging people to help others. I started the NGO in 2007. I went from being born with a diamond spoon to grass then, grace.

Awards I have received awards from groups based in Bauchi south, Nigerian youths and some women groups g p in Bauchi.

Challenges overcome One of greatest challenges growing up as a lady was losing my dad.

While he was alive, it was love, attention, affection. He’s the world’s greatest daddy until that fateful day when he left me without saying a word and that was the beginning of challenges in my life. The other

Best mode of relaxation I like going to Yankari Game Reserve, I like nature and I think better when I am close to nature.

Nature helps me to appreciate God, it is quite inspiring how God took time to create things, it makes me appreciate God more and work better.

I also listen to inspirational songs and meditate in order to relax.

Best food I love eating rice, salad and chicken.

my Favourite sport I love swimming. I used to swim once in a month but I have not been meeting up lately because I have been very busy.

Favourite day of the week Wednesday, because that is the day I go to church and I look forward to it.

Beauty routine I don’t really have any because I have an orientation that putting too much attention on something is a waste of time. So I try to strike a balance. I use cleanser, lipstick and light powder.

Fashion style I love native attires. I love them because they make me decent, modest and, at the same time, stylish.

Favourite fashion designer Smartlook, she designs all my clothes.

Best colour Green Favourite fashion accessory I love heeled shoes. I love Vinci products and I love

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CO V E R I N T E R V I E W // COMFORT ENE ATTA jewelries so much.

Joggling home front and profession I have been managing it well because I have people who assist me at home. I also have a resting time, I know when to rest, when to answer calls and when office time is over.

Mum’s advice that stuck till date Myy mum always y says y yyou have to sit up as a woman because one day you will become a mother and become responsible for a family. She kept drawing my attention to that fact. Then, when she told me those things, I felt like she didn’t love me. When I lost my dad I started to learn everything all over, I said to myself that if my mum kept saying these words to me, then, I can do it.

Advice to youth, especially young females You don’t need money to start anything in life.

Everything you need to do, it starts somewhere and that place is your church. And, by your thinking, you have started. I didn’t have a dime but I started my NGO that is still standing today by the help of God. Nigerians, especially ladies, are in a hurry to make fast money, nobody wants to pay the price or follow the process.

For everything and in anything we get involved in, there is a process which also has a price.

The process must be followed.

We must pay the price and be ready to face the challenges.

So I challenge every woman to stand up. In Nigeria and Africa, we grew up knowing women are marginalised and sometimes, but today that is not the case anymore.

I think women are even more important than the men, the

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NIGERIANS, ESPECIALLY LADIES, ARE IN A HURRY TO MAKE FAST MONEY, NOBODY WANTS TO PAY THE PRICE OR FOLLOW THE PROCESS. FOR EVERYTHING AND IN ANYTHING WE GET INVOLVED IN, THERE IS A PROCESS WHICH ALSO HAS A PRICE. woman does everything. Women should learn to do things for themselves and not rely on a man. If they don’t have the money but they have the idea, they can meet someone who has the money, share the idea with them and partner with them.

Life lessons I realised that life is complex and deceitful. So, I had issues with trusting people because it seems like everyone is pretending. As a young lady growing up and then losing my dad, from an average home, I was volatile and people wanted to take advantage of me. Every woman needs to be strong and know what she wants, that has always worked for me because I always know what I want. That is how God created me. When I want something, it may take time, but it will come.

Having an organisation and being a student wasn’t easy, but when I graduated, after my HND, I went for my service and when I finished, I incorporated my NGO. I always knew that was what I wanted. I have never worked for anybody, I have always been self-employed.

Legacies I want to be remembered for my love and passion for God and my humanitarian services.

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YEMI ALADE

MODESTLY CHIC IN DANSHIKI

by JAMILA ILIYASU PARAGALDA

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anshiki is one simple outfit you can always have in your wardrobe. It is stylish and chic in this season’s trend. It is not only for men, but also a woman’s outfit. They create a perfect look that differentiates you from others with its formal African intricate embroidery along the neck or collar and at the sleeves ends or just plain which can be worn for any kind of occasion or formal event. The creativity that comes with this danshiki wear is amazingly fantastic and unique which makes it different from other outfits, adding charm and modesty to your look.

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TRENDS STYLE NEWSMAKER ER

GLOW WITH YELLOW byy PRIS PRISCA EMADU

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any don’t feel confident in expressing themselves with colours. One colour that many overlook sometimes is the colour yellow. But do you know having a nice combination with the colour can boost your attire. combinat colour yellow have been tagged by many as The col the mood booster, it cheers you up, gives confidence Wearing yellow, you sure can’t walk past and charisma. charis without getting noticed. Some don’t like to wear anyone w yellow and that is fine because not all shades of yellow matches eevery skin tone and if worn wrongly can cause Hence you can add a touch of yellow a fashion wreck. w ow to your attire. Accessorizing with yellow is a plus when y hen properly done, done as it can give that glow to any attire.

Bright as the th colour yellow is, when worn properlyy you get that flashy fab look. Remain stylish and are sure to ge nd yellow like the fashionista you are. glow with yel

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W O M E N’ S H E A LT H //NATHANIEL ADEWOLE Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

POST MENSTRUAL PAINS

FLUID FROM PELVIC AREA My wife is always having fluid coming out of her private part and she is not pregnant.

Please what is the solution? Suleiman What is the colour of the discharge? Is it foul smelling or not?

She will need to go for endocervical swab for microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Antibiotics will be needed and you as the partner has to take medication too whether you have symptoms or not.

Is there any possibility of having severe lower abdominal pains after six days of last menstrual period? What are the possible causes? Yinusa, Ette Kogi.

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t is possible. How many days does her menstruation last? How long is her menstrual cycle? Does the pains occur regularly about six days after her menses? If the answer is yes then it is possible she has been having ovulatory pains.

Other causes could include pelvic inflammatory disease and pelvic adhesion. But in these two cases the pains will not be cyclical. I will suggest you take her to see a gynaecologist.

ANY NEED FOR IVU BEFORE MYOMECTOMY? Please is IVU one of the tests to be done by a patient going for myomectomy? My sister was asked to do that test before myomectomy. Any need for her to do it? Maimuna IVU means intravenous urogram. It is a radiological investigation done to outline the course of the ureter prior to operation to reduce the risk of injury to the bladder in difficult cases. Nowadays it is not a routine test unlike in the time past. In cases of repeat myomectomy for recurrent fibroid, a patient with suspected adhesion and huge fibroid with likelihood of distorted anatomy, IVU still has a role.

Since her gynaecologist requested it, is most likely because it is needed. I will suggest your sister does the investigation.

DO I GO FOR EVACUATION? I missed my period in July and I did a pregnancy test which was positive. On September 17, I had serious stomach pains in the night, the next morning I visited a doctor for scan who said I had missed abortion at nine weeks. But I am not bleeding or didn’t bleed, I went for a second scan and was told the same thing. The Doctor asked me to go for evacuation. Should I do it? Temidayo Yes, you should do it. Missed miscarriage means the foetus has stopped growing but no bleeding and therefore not expelled. The treatment is for you to evacuate the uterine content. Most commonly used is the manual

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vacuum aspiration (MVA). The other method is the medical method through medication but this require monitoring and if it failed or incomplete it will still necessitate MVA.

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STAYING IN STYLE WITH MUFFLERS

by PRISCA EMADU

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he muffler is a simple rectangle fabric used basically to shield the neck from cold or hot weather. It is a simple piece of fabric that at can add a strong element of style, especially when it gives a nice touch of colour to a bland outfit. This fashion can be used on cooperate te wears, native attires, casual attires. It can be sewn from fabrics like wool, linen, n, silk, cotton, aso-oke, ankara or a combination of different fabrics. Having this fashion accessory would not only serve the purpose of shielding you from cold but can also be a fashion tool that would glam up your over all look. ook.

Update your ward robe today by having mufflers and you sure will bee glad you did.

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PEOPLE // PLACES //

EVENTS

CELEBRATION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION AND 45TH BIRTHDAY OF REV. FR. CHRISTOPHER BOLONGO covered by MULIKATU MUKAILA & PRISCA EMADU he event which held recently took place at the new 8000 capacity Ultra-Modern Chida Events Complex. The one-stop event place which is used for weddings, birthdays, conferences, trainings, AGMs, retreats, meetings and entertainment shows had guest trouping in with joy to rejoice with the celebrant.

Rev. Fr, Christopher Bolongo is the parish priest of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Utako and after years in the priesthood, marked his 20th year in the parish which coincided with the date of his birthday.

It was a moment of merriment and dining as priest, religious bodies, family, friends and well-wishers all rejoiced with him.

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An overview of the Chida International Hotel where the event took place.

Rev. Fr. Christopher Bolongo with a cross-section of his classmates

Rev. Fr. Bolongo cutting his birthday cake with the Archbishop of the archdiocese of Abuja Cardinal John Onayeikan.

Rev. Fr. Christopher Bolongo with his fellow priest

Rev. Fr. Christopher with Zenith Bank representatives

From left: Christiana Agada, Chief Gabriel Agada (Chairman, Chida International Hotel) and Cardinal John Onayeikan

Rev. Fr. Bolongo in a toast with the ED. Zenith Bank, Dr Adaora Uneoji Nwokoye and other friends photos by ABDUL MUSA

Rev. Fr Bolongo in a toast with the chairman chida international hotel, his wife, archbishop of Abuja, his auxillary and other friends at the event

Rev. Fr. Christopher Bolongo with some of his family members

A cross section of Reverend Sisters at the event

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Cardinal John Onayeikan with the celebrant and Charlie Boy

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LASOONI PALAK [SPINACH] ‘’One man’s poison ivy is another man’s spinach – George Ade. This dish is for the vegetable lovers. Those who have taken a conscious vow to a healthier lifestyle. At Wakkis, we think about everyone, the fish lovers, chicken lovers, lamb lovers, beef lovers but this is catered to the vegetarians. If we don’t thank you, your gut would – we promise.

INGREDIENTS USED IN THE LASOONI PALAK WHIPPING CREAM: This brings so much fear at sight, to health conscious individuals, who count their calories per spoon. Before you have a heart attack, there are some benefits of using this in your cooking. It is believed to help suppress your appetite therefore keeping you satiated for longer.

Works like a charm in your morning coffee. The whipped version on strawberries is another guilty pleasure. Because it contains saturated fats, using heavy cream is healthier than using vegetable oils with their polyunsaturated fats.

PALAK LEAVES: “Even Popeye knew how beneficial spinach was in saving Olivia.” Apart from being an obvious weight loss aid, this has some hidden benefits of being part of anyone’s diet. For the men, it can help improve the production and motility of healthy sperm. The leaves are packed

with nutrients like folic acid, iron, zinc and antioxidants. Here’s another secret, the calcium found in this green bundle of greatness not only strengthens your teeth, and it also acts as a natural teeth whitener because it promotes saliva production that neutralizes the harmful acids in your mouth. Because this is rich in fibre, it is used as a home remedy for constipation. If you have a severe case of constipation, you can try drinking spinach juice mixed with water for some relief.

ONIONS: They make you cry whenever you attempt to cut them (even wearing goggles doesn’t seem to help the tears), they are so beneficial to your diet that, it is virtually impossible to make a Nigerian dish without them. Frying them alone in vegetable oil, releases a certain aroma that stimulates your stomach enzymes in anticipation for the delicious dish being prepared. Onions are

also a source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C that helps to combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancers including prostate, colon and stomach cancers. The vitamin C is also needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair (buy more onions instead of weaves ladies).

The next time you visit Wakkis, be sure to try this dish. Have it with some basmati rice or with some home – boiled potatoes would leave you satisfied for hours. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! – Yum!

ALOO TIKKI: Potato and her cakes, pan fried, served with mint and tamarind chutney

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Enhancing your beauty with Humra

and Turaren wuta T

by MULIKATU MUKAILA

uraren wuta is scented incense that is used as an air fresher in order to secure welcoming scents into your home. It is also used as body fragrances by mostly Hausa women as well as the Kanuri tribe. But these days, it’s not just ladies from the north who indulge in their turaren wuta and humra is something that any fashion conscious woman with beauty uses to enhance herself. Like the humra, known to be made out of combinations of body

perfumes, the turaren wuta is also used to dry up the skin in order to keep a long lasting scent on the body.

Both humra and the turaren wuta have different categories of fragrance and serve different purposes yet they are beauty products found in a core northern lady’s beauty items. The beauty of these locally made fragrances is seen when their presence are recognized among women who wear them as perfumes, giving them a favourable and long lasting scent.

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THAT THE FRAGRANCE FROM HUMRA AND TURAREN WUTA LASTS LONGER ON THE BODY THAN ANY OTHER PERFUME?

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OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL IN IJEBULAND //

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Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebuland

by MULIKATU MUKAILA

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jude Oba is one of the most glamorous cultural and spiritual festivals in Ijebuland and in Ogun State in general. This is a celebration that has traditional, cultural, religious, and social significance and has been celebrated for more than 100 years.

Ojude Oba festival is a cultural heritage that is woven from threads of diversity, history, legend and conquest as it’s literally means ‘The King’s front year’. During this festival, the people of Ijebu Ode return home to pay their homage to the king, the Awujale of Ijebuland.

This festival normally takes place on the third day of the Sallah Festival, (Eidel-Kabir) when true sons and daughters of the land go to the Awujale palace, singing and dancing with the principal chiefs of the town and riding on horses to pay homage to the Awujale. The main event of the Ojude Oba festival begins with prayers by the chief Imam of Ijebuland, followed by lineages praise of clans in the Ijebu kindred. The activities that normally takes places during this delightful festival as guests are being entertained with packages of fun which includes parades, traditional songs, equestrian skill display and lots more as it is a long aged tradition for the people of Ijebuland. Also, both men and women are seen neatly dressed in their Yoruba regalia as they kit up themselves with colourful beads for admirations as there is lots of celebration in the atmosphere.

The women on the other hand stick to a particular kind of hair styles for this glamorous, colourful and entertaining festival.

Photo source: INTERNET

With additional info from the Internet.

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// SHOPPING IDEAS // GARDENING

5 HOME FEATURES THAT NEED CHANGE ONCE IN A WHILE

by PRISCA EMADU

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or everything there is a time and duration, just as most consumable and non-consumable items have expiry date.

This also goes for some luxurious home features. Some features after a while, wear out or become stale. Here are five home features that need change once in a while.

• Flowers pots vase: Be it natural or artificial, after a while the flowers used in decorating the home need to be changed. The natural once after a while will wither and become less attractive.

The artificial one will have their colours faded and probably drop off, so it is best you change your flowers when due.

• Chairs: I agree not everyone is financially buoyant, but this is one feature that needs to be changed after a while. This feature can get spoilt and the material used in wrapping the chair can peel, especially if it is leather. In all, the chair can go out of style.

On a lighter note, throw pillows and other accessories to give a different look and bring spark to your chair.

• Curtains: This I recommend as a must do, curtains are clothes and will fade, tear as any other clothe we wear. The idea of leaving curtains that are already faded in a home can cause the home to look shabby and dab, hence making the home décor dull, as the curtains are major boosters to a home décor.

• Rugs: For those who use rugs, it is advisable you change your rug, because there will come a time where the threads used in stitching the rug will lose strength to hold it together, at such the rug will start pulling off and loosing form.

• Centre pieces: Many times center pieces are the first attraction when you look at a table, hence, when you notice something wrong with your centerpiece, change it, so that you can sustain the attractive purpose of which it stands for.

Take note that your house doesn’t have to be in one pattern of arrangement. You can redecorate your home with the same items but in a different pattern and also re-paint to give a different feel and work. Be creative and make your house a place of comfort.

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