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12 Things you Didn’t Know about Karen Blixen

“I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills.”

This is probably the first thing most people think about when they hear the name Karen Blixen. But there was so much more to one of Kenya’s most famous authors than ‘Out of Africa.’

“So lovely, as if the contemplations of it could itself be enough to make you happy all your life.”

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African Body & Beauty Products

We delved into the world of African body & beauty products that are produced locally and made with natural, indigenous ingredients – and we were delighted with what we found.

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Wild and wonderful interior design

Abi James is an interior designer and decorator specialising in remote safari and beach lodges. When she doesn’t have her sketchpad, she draws in the sand with twigs.