Yummy 54: The Melting Pot

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We all grew up with certain things in the house that were staples. These days our childhood staples have been reinvented into different things that fit the new wave of curating your space according to a certain aesthetic. Here are our modern re-tellings of old favourites that you can easily buy!

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1. CALABASH LAMP SHADES

2. LESO PRINT UMBRELLAS

3. MELAMINE PLATES

4. SISAL LAUNDRY BASKETS

Wambui Designs has turned it into an eco-friendly decorative piece featuring delicate patterns carved into the shell, these lampshades will give you a way to add a piece of tradition in your house. Find them at the Craft Centre in Gigiri.

Who says umbrellas can’t be fashionable? You can now have your favourite leso print on an umbrella that you can stylishly whip out when the Kenyan weather decides it’s time for some rain. Order one at www.ngirigiri.com.

Melamine plates are here to give your walls a fresh feel. Use different sizes for contrast, mix and match patterns according to your taste then sit back and watch your guests marvel at your creativity. Buy yours from @ KuziTrading Company

Erika’s locally woven baskets are sturdy enough to hold all your laundry and look great in the corner of your room. Find a pattern and colour combination that you love on their Instagram page erikasantiques then make your order.

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5. MJINE CANDLES Mjine Scented Candles cleverly took the beloved tin cup that burned your hands when the tea in it was too hot and turned it into something just as functional: a candle holder. Their candles are ecofriendly, affordable and smell great! Call 0741745141 to order a candle from Kshs. 590.

6. EMBROIDERY RING CLOCK Sewing and crotchet enthusiasts will love this item! Zaiba Creations have cleverly turned this embroidery ring into a clock that will look great on any wall. Buy yours from Zaiba Creations on Instagram @ Kshs. 2,000.


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