POSTCARDS FROM DIANI
Happy holidays guys! I hope you are having a grand time with family and friends and staying safe. I’m having a grand time too here at the Kenyan Coast in one of the most beautiful beaches, Diani. The sun is…
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DRESS?
Location: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Hey guys, I hope you are having a great week. So last Saturday was my 29th birthday! I’m pretty excited about turning twenty-nine and counting all the milestones I’ve reached so far……
FULL SKIRT OBSESSION
I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds a full skirt so sophisticated and elegant. The only problem is that the pretty ones that everyone wants to own aren’t as easy to find as we would like. So when…
WHITE BOMBER JACKET & ANIMAL PRINT SKIRT
Hey guys, how is your weekend going? So I posted this animal print look on my Facebook page earlier this week, and got so many inquiries regarding the outfit that I had to go looking for more pictures that I…
A BAG CAPSULE WARDROBE: THE ONLY 5 BAGS YOU NEED
So how many bags do you own right now? And how many of those have you used lately? If you're like me, you are most definitely guilty of sticking to one bag until it starts to get worn out before…
COMFORT AND ELEGANCE
It’s no secret that I do love my heels. In fact, I wear heels so often that it’s quite easy for one to assume that I have no issues being on my feet all day everyday on 4 inch plus…
OF LOVE AND CRIMSON
If red is the color of love, then crimson is all you need to believe in it. I think it’s the kind of color that just happens to you and doesn't leave much room to negotiate. Slyly seductive and overly irresistible. Like…
MID-WEEK CATCH-UP IN A COLD-SHOULDER
If you are into healthy smoothies in airy and cute spaces, the next time you’re doing your grocery shopping at the Hub Karen’s Zucchini, take advantage of their health bar, get a minute to relax and enjoy a nice…
TROPICAL VIBES
Who wants a tropical vacation like I do right now? 'cause I really want one! I want a tropical vacation, on a picturesque white sand beach with palm trees and summery weather and all things light and bright. I want to…
IT’S A CAPE!
You guys may remember my already confessed love for capes or anything with a cape element from a recent post. As I had mentioned I have been looking capes, capelets and anything that generally comes in a similar that style. So I…
THREE WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN
Let's feast on some chicken before sending the kids back to school! Here are three ways to cook chicken meals by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 broiler chicken 1 Kienyeji (indigenous Kenyan) chicken Onions Cooking oil Coriander Royco…
VACATION PLANNING TIPS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY
These first rays of sunshine are so welcome after the past two months of dull weather and cold we have had in Nairobi, and with them thoughts of the next vacation destination. While trying to plan, I realized that I did have this…
BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE
Broccoli soup recipe (with goat cheese and croutons) by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights Ingredients Broccoli Onions Butter Vegetable or chicken stock Milk Method Fry the onions with butter, add the broken broccoli and cook until soft/tender. Add vegetable/chicken stock…
HOW I STYLE JOGGER PANTS
So being a girl who is not super eager to try new trends, especially when they stray too far from my personal style, I have had my reservations on atheisure (that popular trend of combining sporty separates with dressier pieces)…
TOSSED BABY POTATOES WITH MEATBALLS
Tossed baby potatoes with meatballs and mint yogurt sauce recipe by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni delights Ingredients Baby potatoes (desired amount) Crushed coriander seeds Red wine Corn oil Method Beat the potatoes so they are slightly "cracked". -(You can use…
HOW TO TASTEFULLY WEAR CLASSICS
How to collect and style wardrobe classics seems to be the most popular topic in these style (and fashion) streets. Most people however concentrate more on how to style classics as one item and spend a lot of time looking…