The Best of 2015

Hurray!!!

The New Year is almost here!

How are you enjoying the holiday? I am downtown with my family enjoying the dry breeze and rustic dust of the Eastern Nigeria. Hope you saw my latest Travel Profile Post. I am having a great family time with loads of food, fun and selfiesss while trying hard to keep my booming weight in check. Surprisingly my mum said to me 'try not to put on more weight' and this is coming from someone who never believed I will be fleshy. Thanks to Happiness!

Looking back at 2015 in retrospect with its joys, trials and major milestones, here are a few of the very best...

With February comes the reveal of my entryway though I got criticised by Lohla for showing just a wall. Never mind, I have just moved into a new home and I'm so excited to announce to her that I have a perfect space for an entryway/foyer.

Travel Essentials + My Wishlist

I am super excited! This is the very first Christmas I am getting over 2weeks of holiday away from work so I am jetting off to Enugu (The Coal City State), Eastern Nigeria to spend the holidays with my family, my most cherished gift from God.

Travelling is a very fun activity and one of my favourite past time but one thing I hate about it, is the stress of packing my luggage for any trip. Talking about travelling, here's my own checklist of travel essentials for a fun and memorable holiday like the Christmas:

Project Decorate - One Room at a Time

Hey Homeowners,

Compliment of the season!

It's pretty obvious that yours truly is scarcely here. I have a lot going on around me and one of them I find worthy of celebrating is the launch of my foundation; Energyzn Lives Foundation.

I have come to know my purpose in life and I will live it through "Energyzn Lives Foundation" focused on giving back to the society through scholarships, community projects and empowerment programs.

Our flagship project termed "Project Decorate - One Room at a Time" will involve decorating one of the rooms or a playroom of an Orphanage Home within Lagos Metropolis. From next week, I will be visiting some of the orphanage homes and I am officially requesting that you also nominate some orphanage homes you feel should benefit from this project. #share #repost #nominate #thankyou

The project will kick off from January 10th, 2016, after we had picked an orphanage home and done the required financial appraisal. We are looking at unveiling this project on February 14th, 2016.

This project is also open to volunteering and sponsorship. It is an opportunity to volunteer your time, talents, skills and resources. #collaborate

Do not forget to like my pages on Facebook for more updates; HomeWorth Interiors and Energyzn Lives Foundation

Permit me to close with this quote of mine "The Purpose You Do Not Know, You Will Not Fulfil" tweet

Have yourself a fulfilling weekend......

But I Don't Feel Thankful....

What do you do when your life is going south?  What do you do when it is “THANKSGIVING” and you have just lost a loved one… or just lost your job… or just lost your marriage? Surely you cannot be expected to give thanks… can you?

November ends today and we all know its "Thanksgiving" month. It's a time to reflect and to consider all the ways we've been blessed. It's a time to give out gratitude to God for our families, our home, our health and our jobs. Ultimately, to count our blessings and hold close the ones we love.

I appreciate that perspective because I think that there is a lot to be said about a heart of gratitude. It's important to take the time to thank God for all that is good in our life.

But what if giving thanks meant more than just counting our blessings?

What if being thankful meant surrendering our struggles and trials too?

Our New Logo - Help Us Choose

Hey Homeowners,

How have we been? If you can read this, thank God that you are alive. It's "Thanksgiving" tomorrow for my American brothers and sisters. I hope to do a post on that...

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I was MIA last week, the reason been that I was sick and hospitalised for 4days. You see this our body, you just never can tell when an ailment hits you. I was at Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria on Friday, 13th of November for an owambe, I felt a little sickly on our way back but didn't take it serious, I also planned a beach outing for Sunday but ended up staying indoors for the better part of Saturday and next. Then BAM! yours truly was hospitalised on Monday. How do you explain that biko (please)? The devil is a liar! 

The good news is... that which didn't kill you, can only make you stronger! ‎

Ehen! I finally got to work on my company logo and stationary. I've been meaning to do this a long time ago but never got to until I stumbled on a colleague's  beautiful logo designed by @lekanblaze so I decided to give the graphic designer a try and I wasn't disappointed after all. He came up with these beautiful designs so, I am kinda torn between which to use.

Creative Ways to Re-Use Old Bed Sheets + New-in Bedding

Hey Homeowners! Happy New Month!
It's the 11th of November (11/11/15) and we're here today, that's what matters!

HomeWorth Interiors Bedding Ensemble is selling real FAST. This is an opportunity to freshen up your bedroom, buy gift items for your loved ones this yuletide and it's also the season for weddings. Trust me, any couple will appreciate a new set of bed sheets, pillow cases, duvet and duvet covers for honeymooning. We've got 'em all, click here using any of the medium to request for picture samples and place your order. Ok! i digressed.

Ever wondered what to do with your old bed sheets when you are no longer feeling them? Give them away? Throw them away or Turn them into rags?
The choice is yours but I've got some creative and thrifty ideas to help you re-purpose your old bed sheets and save some bucks for yourself.
Here we go:

1. Make into kitchen or bathroom curtains to keep the sun from your eyes
2. Sew a new apron if you have ran out of supply
3. Sew a new cover for your ironing board, this will make ironing easy
4. Make into a simple DIY wall-art to brighten your space

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....Colour Me Happy

I was reading about this award on Nedoux (about a month, two weeks now) and was smiling all through her responses not knowing i will get hit soon but in a good way *wink* I didn't plan on writing a blog post today but while i read through my favourite blogs this morning, i stumbled on this nomination. Thanks to the lovely sister, Adaeze of Adaezewrites for making me happy......

Here's The Rules: 

1. Give thanks and link to the blogger who nominated you
2. Put up the award logo on your blog
3. Provide answers to the question asked
4. Nominate 5 bloggers
5. Make up 10 questions for your nominees to answer

House Hunting Tips - Making The Right Choice For Your Home

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House-hunting can be an exciting exercise and at the same time overwhelming. Choosing a new home either for rent or to buy is a major life decision just like marriage. Something not to be done in a hasty manner or you find yourself moving houses within a short space of time.

I have had to take up a rental in such a hurry; i was no doubt swayed by the space (a three bedroom bungalow with a front porch and a parking lot big enough to accommodate about three cars even though i had no car then, what a dream!) but played down on important stuffs. Fast forward to few months, I did not only have to contend with the distance to work, the edginess of the neighborhood to lack of power supply which also affected water supply, the dust-prone environment to the tiny wardrobes/closets, cabinetry and bathrooms. Thank goodness the rental agreement was just for one year!

I have put down some tips below to help you make the right choice for your new home:

Decorating With a Touch of Green

Hello Homeowners, It's Green Tuesday!
Green for me represents nature, fertility and safety. You must have noticed my love relationship with the colour. Obviously, there is a touch of it on my blog and I plan to have my baby's nursery in green.You can read my post on colour psychology here and a green paint makeover i did for my hallway here. That's how much i love Green!
How about incorporating greenery into your home with any of these decor ideas and inspiration:

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Hiatus - Back With a Discount

Hello homeowners, blog boos and crushes,
I know I have cheated on you guys for so long. Three (3) weeks is a lot of time away from my favorite spot and people. Please forgive me! I got on here to share something exciting and beneficial for y'all.

I recently collaborated with L'Avyanna Skin Natural who is organizing a Skincare Masterclass in December, 2015 for person(s) who will like to learn tips & tricks on skincare business. They are offering an additional 10% discount to my readers when you register using this voucher code: HWI8762
 

Reminiscing On My Gambian Experience

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We all need a vacation! You know you need a vacation when you start getting on your own nerves. Invariably i'm saying this girl is overdue for a vacation before she explodes, please be nice and suggest very lovely and affordable destinations.

What better way to let go, relax and recharge than to jet off to a cool vacation spot. This time, we headed to The Gambia, a country in West Africa with it's capital as Banjul for a 5day getaway. All travel arrangements (flights, airport pickup and hotel reservation) was made by wakanow.com.

The exciting and restful five (5) days was spent in the luxurious Sheraton Gambia Hotel Resort & Spa, located in Serekunda, Gambia less than thirty (30) minutes from Banjul International Airport (BJL). The experience was one of a kind having me reminiscing over a vacation i embarked on a long time ago.

Here's #mystay #review @SheratonGambia

Let's Talk Decor: Wooden Wall Shelves

Hello Homeowners,
Yay! The weekend is here! Who is excited?
Here comes another post on "Let's Talk Decor" where i show you a particular decor accessory and how you can transform your home with it. I wrote the first post on this series here where i talked about Wallpapers and it was very much appreciated by homeowners. Today, lets talk wooden wall shelves

Wooden Wall Shelves also known as a counter, ledge, mantel or rack is a storage item used in a home, office or elsewhere to hold items of value that are being displayed, stored, or offered for sale. It is raised off the ground and usually anchored/supported on its shorter length sides by brackets. It can also be held up by columns or pillars. A shelf can be attached to a wall or other vertical surface, be suspended from a ceiling, be a part of a free-standing frame unit, or it can be part of a piece of furniture such as a cabinet, bookcase, entertainment center, some headboards, and so on. Usually two to six shelves make up a unit, each shelf being attached perpendicularly to the vertical or diagonal supports and positioned parallel. Depending on the color theme of your home, wall shelves could come in different colors from brown, black, white, etc:

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How do you create a sophisticated design for your home with this decor item? Check out the makeover post here where i decorated a client's living room with the 5piece wooden shelves.
All you need do is to adorn the shelves with decorative pieces like vases, picture frames, scented candles, diffusers, books, arts or DIY objects. See more pictures below for inspiration:

One Year of Blogging + Lessons Learnt

Yes! You and I did it and together we can say "HomeWorth Interiors Blog" is ONE YEAR. Woooppp!

Honestly, I never knew my blog would come this far (I'm sure you perceived that from the tone of my writing) while i wrote my first post on September 4, 2014.

People have different goals for starting a blog; it's either to make money, improve their writing skill, have a voice out there, promote a business or passion and with different goals comes different expectations and measurement of success. Mine was to promote the business, HomeWorth Interiors

I wouldn't say i've succeeded in the goals i set out for this blog, that would rather amount to blasphemy! I have my highs and lows but I am only excited you could tell, that i made it thus far amidst the stress of a day job, a busy weekend and a family to cater for. I am not here to give tips or any of it's kind on how i got here but to share lessons i have learnt in this one year of blogging while i work on improving myself, the blog and becoming a brand name: 

5 Ways to Make Your Small Space LIVABLE

Are you living in or moving into a small space? Frankly, living in a small space can pose a challenge, but with a few new ideas and a creative spirit, you can maximize and uplift even the smallest living quarters. 
Who defined small by the way? It all boils down to how efficient and functional you make your home feel. I've lived in some small spaces I had to teach myself what really works. My last apartment as a single lady was the smallest ever (i lived there for good 4years) but it worked perfectly for me.

Here are 5 simple ways to help you live in your small apartment without messing with your renter's limitations:

• Paint: Whoever told you that an "all-white color" palette will make an apartment look larger. He lied! This is a common misconception of small space design and i will put simply "there are no color rules for small spaces" Do your thing, if you want your room to feel light and airy (try a cool color) or warm and cozy (veer toward richer and warmer) or maybe you're craving a little drama (go over board with bold) but make sure it's personal and appeals to you.

Read more... Tips for Picking Paint Colors

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The Big Reveal: Decor Project Completed

Hello Homeowners,
It's been a while i know. How have we been?

Recall we saw a sneak peak of an ongoing decor project here. Today, i am excited to announce to you that we have a complete reveal as promised. Remembering how this project started, i am glad that my client is very much excited about the new look just as i am.

I visited the "house of focus" on the 12th of July to have a look at the project, discuss ideas and needs and initiate a contract but before then, she has sent the "before" pictures below:

Blog Feature + A Sneak Peak

Hurray!!! Today is our 11month blog anniversary and we have a blog feature.

Oyinlola Sobowale is my blog crush and has become so many things to me in such a short time; a friend and a client. I cherish relationships a lot and with my business, it goes beyond the contract. I get to know my clients and their personality, this helps you as a decorator to pull together personal details and work them into the final vision of their home.

She was one of the winners of the last giveaway (yea, she got one of the cutest pillows i made and she adores it) and guess what? I am doing a decor makeover for her new home. There's a book shelve in Oyinlola's living room that i wanted to do away with but in getting to know her, i understand she loves to read a lot and cherishes that piece so, instead of doing away with it, it shall find a way in her space.

Which Room Got The Vote?

Hello Homeowners!

The week and the month of July ends today, just like that! I remember vividly that i celebrated my birthday a few days ago. Did you miss that? Did you forget to drop birthday wishes for me? It's never too late to show some love. I also got a blogger award, celebrated 10months on blogosphere and completed a decor project. July was indeed good to me! I can't wait to share my August mega blessings with you! 

I am currently working on a decor project and after providing my client with the initial quotation, she opted to work just on her living room.

The Versatile Blogger Award

The Versatile Blogger Award is one of the best in blogosphere. Yes i had to go read up about VBA and why i am honored with this award; what i found gladdens my heart. The VBA acknowledges individual bloggers for their quality work. This covers the quality of writing, uniqueness of the subjects covered and the quality of the photographs presented and this award is given to those who bring something special into the life of their readers (really, do i?). 

The Rules....

Before & After: Decor Project Completed

Hello Homeowners,

I trust we all had a great weekend. This is a makeup post for not posting last week.
Uwaoma is so loving her living room right now, she sent in some pictures and i thought to share with you; for your constructive criticism, your praise, your suggestion, your recommendation and above all your patronage.

That was a "before" picture of her living room and after we put in some decor pieces here and there (remember the post on Pop of Color To Brighten Your Weekend) viola! This is what we have now:

It's My Birthday + A Giveaway

Hello dearies! home-lovers! blogboos! blogcrushes!
You can tell I'm excited right? Beat that! It's my BIRTHDAY today!!!

I celebrated 10months on blogsphere two days ago so, here's me to you, a GIVEAWAY. Y'all encouraged me to do this so i am using this opportunity to give out three of the luxurious decor pillows i made. Three lucky readers will win the prettiest pink/red/teal hues! You can never have too many decorative pillows, in fact i dream of having a closet filled with pillows some day.

PS: This giveaway is only available to those within Lagos (apologies to Lohla). Winners will be announced on next post.
Good luck and wish me well on my birthday!

See How We've Grown: 10months on Blogosphere

Hello Weekend!
You know i love you, i don't know why. I don't even get to rest as i should because that's the only time i get to work on my business. You need to see me rummaging shops and markets for decor pieces. Please i have just one request, can you increase from 2days to 4days? So i can get to rest for the other 2days. LOL

Hurray!!! Today is my 10months on blogosphere. I don't know how i did it, i can only give the credit to you guys; the bloggers, the anonymous, the critics, the clients, the passerby, the family and friends, i mean everyone who has come up here in one way or the other to encourage me. I say THANK YOU.

I have a little GIVEAWAY to do on Monday which happens to be my birthday. I pray i will have the time to blog or maybe I'll just do the post and schedule it. Anyhow, I bet you'd win something from me.

Enjoy A Month of Deals As Konga Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary!

It’s the #KongaBIG3 as Nigeria’s largest online mall celebrates three years of building a thriving E-commerce ecosystem. We are truly excited and grateful to you our darling customers for all your patronage and support. What better way to express our gratitude than to give you a piece of the action! On this note, we present to you One month of amazing deals across different sales promotions!

Budget-Friendly Bathroom Update You Can Make This Weekend

We all have ideas of how our bathroom should look but yours isn't! Maybe it's a rental or maybe you are afraid to spend that huge sum on a remodel. Whichever defines you, i have got some budget-friendly updates you can do to have it feeling like a million dollar makeover:

Pop of Colour to Brighten Your Weekend

Cushions! Cushions!! Cushions!!! They can lighten up any room.

I made these for a client in Port Harcourt who contacted me via BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), that her living room seems dull and needs some lightening up and viola! These cushions did the magic. Not forgetting a few new accessories; area rug, wall frames and TV furniture.

How Often Do You Change Your Sheets?

Hello Homeowners,
TGIF and Happy World Environment Day!

Last night while i was considering changing my sheets i got a brain wave for this topic. I ended up not changing the sheets anyways, would do that over the weekend **covers face** amongst other chores lined up. whew!

Now to the topic of today, don't ask for my opinion! I am only curious to know how often you change yours and what is your reason? No judging here! let's share our opinion and learn from each other.

Random Poses: For Grace and Erniesha

Today I'm deviating from the norm, i'm breaking the pattern of this blog by not putting up any decor post, don't judge me!. I just want to put a smile on the faces of these lovely ladies, Erniesha of Tibs Tells Tales and Grace of Color and Grace They've asked to see more of my pictures on the blog so here is for them few random poses and i hope they love them.

I love the outfit, do you?

Will You Ever Remodel a Rented Apartment?

As a decorator, I usually get these vibes from prospective customers and i HATE to hear them:
"I can't afford to do this in a rented apartment",
"This is not my house so i have a limit to what i can do"
"When i buy my own house, i will really decorate"
And the list goes on.......

Landlords make it even more difficult by insisting on no structural changes and generally require that apartments be returned to their original condition with some allowances for wear and tear (caution fees as the case may be)

Soher collaborates with HomeWorth Interiors

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Area Manager of Soher, Mr Luis Pardo who was in Nigeria on a commercial trip. It was a successful business engagement that promises a great deal for both companies and YOU.

New Products Alert + Discounted Vouchers

We have new products in store Whoopppp!!!!

Run to the store NOW and place your orders to enjoy the Konga Giveaway (N2,000 and N5,000 Discount Vouchers). Yes, Konga.com has given out N2,000 and N5,000 discount vouchers to different customers to shop from any store or seller on Konga and you could be a beneficiary! THIS IS FOR REAL!!!

Let me run you through some of the items, description and why you should buy them

Before & After: Decor Project Completed

Hello home lovers, how have we been? I have missed this space so much and i know you have too. Thanks to the lovely people that checked up on me. I'm sorry for disappearing on you without announcement but i am back now.

In my absence, i was able to complete a project and would share the pictures with you.

We laid brick wallpapers on a portion of the sitting room wall and venetian window blinds for the sitting room and also for the two bedrooms. The rest of the decor project was already contracted out to some other person by the time i was contacted. So here, let the pictures speak for itself:

First Product Review on the Blog

Another friend (Roseline) inspired this post with her review. You can check her on The Diary of a Trendy Mother (Please help me ask her why she hasn't been blogging since January *covers face*)

HomeWorth Interiors got featured

Hello Homeowners,

I am feeling lazy and a bit under the weather today. I just don't feel like doing anything, not even to get out of bed. Please pardon me, It's gonna be a very SHORT & LAZY post.

Today's post is inspired by Chizzy from Chizzysignature Blog, who featured me on her blog. She was celebrating a milestone (3 months on blogsville) and decided to introduce and share with her readers, the great people she has meet on blog-world. I was surprised, thrilled and a little nervous when she asked me to send in a post. I was wondering exactly what to put out there that would be interesting. Writing the post, i had this jitters just the same way i felt writing my first blog post (obviously nervous even though it isn't an autobiography, Lol) but yea, i was able to write something. You can read the post here and i do hope you enjoy it....

Thank you Chizzy for featuring me and please remember to connect with her.

Cheers 

Will You Still Use Carpets After Reading This?

Granted carpets have their unique look and feel… they are soft and comfy, bringing a warm look to a room. It’s important however to understand the demerits of carpet. Did you know that carpets are harbourers of allergens and trappers of toxins like pesticides that get tracked in from outside. Most synthetic carpets also contain VOCs.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) refer to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures and which can affect the environment and human health. VOCs are numerous, varied, and ubiquitous. Most scents or odours are of VOCs. Some are dangerous to human health or cause harm to the environment. Harmful VOCs are typically not acutely toxic, but instead have compounding long-term health effects. They can be man-made or natural.

Let's Talk Decor: Wallpaper

Hello Homeowners,
I am starting a new post series called "let's talk decor" which will focus on a particular decor accessory, discuss it's use, show pictures of how to achieve different decor styles and also direct you to where to shop. The idea was borne out of the fact that people tend to ask me a lot of times, what/how/where/when they can use a particular decor accessory. Also, i realized that post on decor tips are usually the most visited and commented especially the post on finding other uses for your shoe organizer. We all know that shoe organizer is somewhat an outdated organization item but we were able to see other ways to transform the home with it.

So today, let's talk wallpaper!

HomeWorth Interiors sells on Konga.com

Hello Homeowners, when was the last time you shopped for home decor, furniture and storage items for your home? You really need to visit HomeWorthInteriors on Konga.com

We now sell our unique range of home decor accessories; furniture, throws, cushions, vases, flower pots, wallpapers, wall frames, scented candles, diffusers, laundry boxes, storage/organizers, we literally have it ALL.

A few of the products up on sale are here:

Find Other Uses For Your Shoe Organizer

Hello Homeowners, 

You want to know what else you can do with your shoe organizer beside keeping your shoes? If you are like me that have more of high heeled shoes, then those pockets won't work for you. I got one as a wedding souvenir, converted it to a bathroom organizer and oh! it was quiet functional (thank me for the souvenir idea, just in case you are still making a list) and most of all - it's not expensive!

I will show you just a few pictures that you can easily relate with. So, keep calm and start organizing!

Do It Yourself - Pretty Girls Sew

After learning to cook, I'd highly encourage every girl/lady/woman to learn to sew. It's not always the cheaper route, but it's a good lesson in patience & perseverance and keeps you from sitting in front of the TV on a rainy day. Also, it's a BIG money-saver in the home. You can achieve a whole lot around the house with your sewing skills. Here is a few but the list is inexhaustible:

Here's My Grand Entryway

Hey! We are fifty-four days gone into 2015 but its never too late to welcome you into the New Year!!!!!! Opps! i meant welcome into my home through the eyes of my entryway.......your first view when you walk through my front door.

I decided to make the entryway both decorative and functional and again, i created a gallery wall above the credenza to showcase my family's precious memories. For the time being, its just my hubby and I but I will definitely fill up the spaces as my family grows.

TURF! How creative can you be?

Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well.
Artificial turf does have its downside: limited life, periodic cleaning requirements, petroleum use, toxic chemicals from infill, and some heightened health and safety concerns but its aesthetic advantages outweighs.

Kitchen Makeover In View

I remember vividly when hubby and I first came to check our apartment, i could barely find my way through the kitchen, it was DARK (from top of the ceiling to the walls) I mean, i wondered if the people that lived there cooked on firewood. It pains me that i have lost all the pictures we took of the dark apartment. Notwithstanding, i will still do a 'before and after' post of my kitchen makeover!

Then again, we are faced with the challenge of space; the kitchen and in fact the entire house is small and (that's what you get from a rented apartment in this part of the world *whew*) Well, my plan is to lighten up the kitchen and make it more functional and i am not giving up!

The orange cabinet below was what i had in mind but my search through kitchen designs ended up with a change of mind from orange to an off-white cabinet and a brown counter-top.

Events: Decor Meets Couture 2

Yes! I made it to the event on Saturday, 31st January at Oriental Hotel, Lekki. I went with a friend of mine, Rosie.

I must confess, the twin ladies behind the event are talented; Taiwo Debo-Akande of Adela's Haven and Kehinde Ogotimehin Belle D'Jour Couture (Oh! how i love and desire twins, only God knows).

I took a few personal pictures because we were not allowed to take pictures of the items on sale. That's their policy and it should be respected.

See What Makeovers Taught Me

One of my many reasons for creating this blog was to educate my readers with the simple and practical tips i provide and i just love being able to help with your DIY home improvement projects. I may not put up posts very frequently but i am here to stay as long as the vision to make the world more beautiful one room at a time is still alive. So today, here is my little nuggets of wisdom (from me to you with love) as you plan your makeover or remodel:

Simple Tips To Hang Your Drapes/Curtains

Hey homeowners, this post offers you a hint on the basics of hanging your drapes/curtains with or without the help of a handyman. Before you purchase your fabrics, you have to decide how long you want them to be (almost touch the floor or just puddle), whether they will be functional (one you can open and close) or simply decorative, fully stacked or not. The tips below will serve as guide:

2014 Nigerian Blog Awards

So i was hinted about this award by a friend and here is her exact word "Nkem, why don't you give it a try? There is always a time for everything and i am sure this will push you towards excellence"

To know more about the award and organizer, click here and here for FAQs. Here is the schedule for the 2014 Nigerian Blog Awards:

Events: Decor Meets Couture

So i got invited to attend this creative event that promises to be exciting. Who's out with me?