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09/09/2020

Wholesomely Cozy ☕️

I watched Mom as she convinced the immigration officers to allow her travel with BULGING excess luggage without paying the exorbitant fees. Ironically, Mom was an immigration officer herself so she knew better. Luckily some of the officers knew her and allowed her some leeway...as long as she pared down.

Dearest Mama proceeded to open up all 8 suitcases to offload items and give to relatives who had accompanied us to the airport. I heard snickers in the background from some of my aunties (side eye 👀). I saw Tupperware, pots, blankets and toilet paper. My 11 year old self wanted to die of embarrassment.

Unbeknownst to the airport officials, Mom was 8 and a half months pregnant. Daddy had already resumed work in Austria a month before so she singlehandedly oversaw all the final relocation logistics in Nigeria. Years later, I marvel at how risky it was to have travelled across continents while heavily pregnant.

She wasn’t meant to travel in her state (she wore a huge boubou to hide her baby bump) but she didn’t want to deal with having a newborn and 3 young kids alone without my dad.

She knew she was inching closer to her due date and wouldn’t have time to go out shopping for new things in a new country. She also realized we would be staying in a hotel for a while before we found housing and really wanted to create a home away from home for us. Needless to say, Mom went into labor 5 days after we arrived Vienna and baby’s first home was in an Extended Stay Hotel. We had everything we needed during those first few weeks, thanks to Mom.

I recount this story because I inherited her superpower - the ability to create a home away from home, regardless of location. I’m now in Mom’s shoes - moving regularly, saying goodbye to friends, setting up in a new environment. My number 1 priority is making sure my family feels comfortable and secure and creating a home they feel loved in, where ever they are.

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09/02/2020

Travel Keepsakes 🧳

This is what my shelf on our second floor landing looks like. The running theme is that most of the items were gotten on travels or from people who brought us gifts from other countries. The little pots used to have succulents in them but when we were moving from South Africa, I had to chuck the plants out.

I haven’t particularly taken the time out to style this shelf properly (a year later, and there are still things around the house that need to be worked on). I’m sure the moment everything is ‘in place’, we will be getting ready to move to another country 😄 (story of my life).

Can you guess where some of these items are from?

With Love,
Mõ

09/02/2020

Travel Keepsakes 🧳

This is what my shelf on our second floor landing looks like. The running theme is that most of the items were gotten on travels or from people who brought us gifts from other countries. The little pots used to have succulents in them but when we were moving from South Africa, I had to chuck the plants out.

I haven’t particularly taken the time out to style this shelf properly (a year later, and there are still things around the house that need to be worked on). I’m sure the moment everything is ‘in place’, we will be getting ready to move to another country 😄 (story of my life).

Can you guess where some of these items are from?

With Love,
Mõ

09/01/2020

Vacation mode ☀️

This has been my mode for the past week. I’m fully refreshed after a much needed vacation with family and friends. Lots of sun, swimming and happy vibes.

Going into September with Chadwick Boseman on my mind - he left a lasting legacy and gave us art, despite his pain. May he always rest in power.

I missed you all. Happy September! What did I miss (besides the Brandy/Monica verzuz battle)?

With Love,
Mõ

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08/22/2020

Reed Diffusers

Loving my Reed diffuser from . I got the Precious Wood scent and looks like I’ll be going back for other scents in this collection. It smells divine and is not too overpowering.

To be honest, my half bath is not my favorite place in my home (I’ve talked about this before). Adding the reef diffuser scent and a snake plant from .plantfairy has elevated this washroom for me.

I’m thinking of adding wallpaper to the ceiling since the walls are made of tile. Yay or nay?

What’s your favorite reed diffuser or candle scent?

With Love,
Mõ

08/17/2020

Flowers 💐

Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth’s lips spoken without sound.” – Edwin Curran

Love these bouquets from and . They add color to my living and dining area. I just smile whenever I see them and my mood is instantly elevated.

My husband and bestie both know the easiest way to my heart.

What makes your heart sing?

With Love,
Mõ @ Accra, Ghana

08/17/2020

Flowers 💐

Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth’s lips spoken without sound.” – Edwin Curran

Love these bouquets from and . They add color to my living and dining area. I just smile whenever I see them and my mood is instantly elevated.

My husband and bestie both know the easiest way to my heart.

What makes your heart sing?

With Love,
Mõ @ Accra, Ghana

08/16/2020

Birthday #34

Can I Keep Calm? I CANT Keep Calm because It’s My Birthday. Twerk Twerk Twerk (okay, lies, because I can’t twerk to save my life). More like...two-step, two-step 😫😄😄.

Either way, I’m super grateful to be here, celebrating another year. Especially in 2020. We won’t ever take life for granted again.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has followed me, engaged, commented, complimented, given feedback, supported, cheered, prayed for me, given me a much needed kick in the behind. I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope I can be of service to anyone who needs me, even in the teeniest of ways. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey.

Happy Sunday Funday!! 🥂 🥂

With All My Love,
Mõ

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08/15/2020

Simple ways

Looking for a quick Sunday project? Try these 5 tips to organize your home! Even 30 minutes of curating and organizing your home can elevate your space and your mood. Let me know what you think.

Any Sunday plans for you? I’m looking forward to tomorrow! Yay, Sunday Funday.

With Love,
Mõ

@ Accra, Ghana

08/10/2020

Who can relate? 😍🤣

So if you are like me and grew up in a typical African household, chances are your parents never let you use the dishwasher. My parents drew up a roster and we each had to do dishes for a whole week at a time. Boy, did I dread the days leading to my week of torture. It always felt like my siblings and parents were using up extra dishes just to get on my nerves.

I think it was good training looking back now (or child labor, however you choose to look at it). We currently don’t have a dishwasher so when I do the dishes, I put on a podcast or listen to music. I actually enjoy these moments. But I digress...

My husband is an expert dishwasher loader - everything in its place and upright and all that jazz. When we first got married, he used to be so surprised at how I loaded the dishwasher. I was rubbish at it. Dishes going every which way 🤪😂. Was it my fault? Blame it on my parents! Haha. Now, I’m also a bit of a dishwasher loading snob. Again, don’t blame me, blame G! 😶

By the way, a pet peeve of mine is a disorganized dish rack. Ughh. I’m also a dish rack snob, I suppose..

Hope you found this photo slightly amusing. What are some of your pet peeves that your significant other or your kids do alll the time? Share and let’s laugh together.

With Love,
Mõ

08/09/2020

Utility cart 🌟

So I did some research and found out that I need to store onions and potatoes in room temperature instead of in the fridge like I’m currently doing. I store plantains and yams in a Bolga basket in my kitchen. I now have to add onions, potatoes and garlic to the mix so my Bolga basket system won’t work for me anymore. 🧅 🧄 🥔 (why isn’t there a plantain emoji yet?!)

I’m ordering a utility cart from and will place it in a corner of my kitchen away from the sun. I’ll share my set up once it gets delivered.

Utility carts are very versatile and you can use them to organize and curate items in every space in your home. Swipe for ideas. What do you think? What would you use a utility cart for?

Oh, and before you go, please tag any vendors or stores you know across Africa 🌍who sell organizing products in Africa. If you are in Ghana, check out .lavenderstore

Okay lovelies, go forth and conquer your Sunday (and by conquer, you know I mean rest, chill and pamper yourself). ☕️🛏🍷🛀🏾

Virtual hugs and kisses.🌸🌸🌸

With Love,
Mõ @ Accra, Ghana

08/08/2020

Organizing spices

Does this sound familiar? You are making curry chicken - your favorite. Everything is going well until you do a final taste test and realize you made...turmeric chicken instead.

Screech! Bang! How could this have happened? Ma’am! Sir! The jumble of unlabeled bottles where you store your spices has set you up for culinary disaster.

Organizing your spice cabinet or rack not only reduces culinary faux pas when you are cooking, it saves you time, money and stress. You will no longer have to dig around looking for the ingredients you need - everything is streamlined. Added bonus: you won’t have to purchase duplicate spices because you know what ingredients you have in your spice storage.

If you grew up in an African household, you may recall Mom or grandma pulling spices out of a plastic bag. Friend, that was then, this is now. Take some time to organize and label your spices. Need help? That’s where I come in. I can help organize not only your spice cabinets but your entire kitchen, bathrooms, rooms, cars...you name it. Now, doesn’t that sound lovely?

Before you go, tell me, which of these racks/cabinets speak to you (personally, I love them all 😍😍). Swipe to see what I’m talking about. Don’t forget to save this post to use as a moodboard or inspiration for your spice storage. Also, please share. Sharing is caring. 😘😘

With Love,
Mo

@ Accra, Ghana

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