Phoebe Ouma — Illustrating Kenya’s Soul in Whimsy and Elegance

Phoebe Ouma: Illustrating Kenya’s Soul In Whimsy and Elegance  The afternoon light slants through wide windows in Phoebe Ouma’s Nairobi studio, falling across jars of watercolours, silk swatches, and vintage maps pinned to moodboards. INTERVIEWED BY VALERIA TORNERWRITTEN BY NEMO KIMANI Before we dive deeper, I ask Phoebe what luxury means to her. She pauses, then […]

Lana Trzebinski — The Art of Balance

For ceramic artist Lana Trzebinski, childhood memories are the emotional clay that shapes her work. As she enters motherhood — a new chapter of creation — she finds solace in the unpredictable, moulding peace from imperfection and acceptance from process.

Kitengela Glass Is a House of Paradox

A mid-morning stroll through Kitengela Glass studio is an adventure in itself. Tucked away in the dusty plains of Ongata Rongai — just beyond Nazarene University — lies a studio alive with innumerable pursuits. Over the years, it has evolved into a must-see stopover, its famed ‘mirror house’ etched into pop culture after featuring in Bien and Bensoul’s music video for their hit Extra Pressure. For Anselm, though, it all began with an artistic upbringing that instilled in him a profound appreciation for art’s place in society.

The Hills Signature Collection Is Doing So Much More Than Making Candles

On a picturesque Saturday morning at Artcaffé in Westgate, I was settling into a quiet corner when two statuesque women approached me. I knew who they were instantly: sisters Cheptoo (Chep) and Chebet Chirchir, founders of The Hills Signature Collection, a candle company with scents as effortlessly chic as its shepherds. In a brown sweater with a scalloped hem and pink Ralph Lauren button down respectively, Chebet and Chep are warm and inviting over cappuccinos and Aquamist sparkling water. They’re a little nervous too.

AURA by Fatema Bhaiji — For AURA, The Ultimate Luxury is Time

Over the past decade, Fatema Bhaiji has established herself as the region’s go-to event planner. Along the way, she has discovered the essential ingredient that makes a wedding truly memorable — transforming personal stories into unforgettable occasions. She also shares the common mistakes couples make when planning their big day, and her vision for what Aura could become by 2030.

Beyond the Spa — The Story and Soul of Azela

Beyond the Spa — The Story and Soul of Azela  Golden light streamed through the wide wooden beams, landing softly on polished stone and linen. The scent of lavender and lemongrass hung in the air, mingling with the faint sound of water trickling nearby. It was one of those rare Nairobi mornings when the city felt […]