As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Home · January 27, 2025

 How to Make the Most Out of the Space in Your Home

Every homeowner will want to make the most out of the space in their home, but this can be challenging, particularly if you have a small home. You should know that there are various strategies and tips you can use to help you make use of every inch and improve your living space. Interested? Keep reading to find out more.

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Implement Multi-Functional Furniture

One of the best ways to make the most out of the space in your home is to implement multi-functional furniture. There are a few clever items that can free up space by reducing the amount of furniture needed in your home while ensuring that spaces remain practical. A few examples of worthwhile pieces include sofa beds, extendable dining tables, and ottomans with storage compartments. 

Utilize Vertical Space

When you do not have much floor space, you should look to take advantage of your vertical space – this is an area often overlooked by homeowners. Installing shelves, hooks, and wall-mounted cabinets improves your storage and keeps floor space clear, which can make rooms feel more spacious. For instance, using vertical storage in kitchens can free up counter space and enhance functionality. 

Customize Storage with Fitted Wardrobes

Fitted wardrobes are a smart storage solution for small bedrooms and other areas, especially when you have awkward, unused spaces. Tailored storage solutions fit seamlessly into your space, which means that you do not have bulky standalone wardrobes taking up valuable floor space. Fitted furniture also helps to create a seamless, neat, and tidy look that will help to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere – this is key in the bedroom. On top of all this, fitted wardrobes will give you ample storage space to keep your bedroom tidy and organized. Fitted wardrobes are custom-built to your exact needs, ensuring that you can make the most out of corners and alcoves. 

Create Open-Plan Living Areas

Homes look and feel bigger and brighter with open-plan living areas. Therefore, it is worth considering removing nonstructural walls to merge smaller rooms into a larger, open-plan space. This design enhances the flow of natural light and creates a sense of spaciousness, making your home look and feel more expansive. Open-plan spaces can also be used in different ways, giving you greater freedom and flexibility with your interior design.  

Hopefully, the advice in this post will help you make the most out of the space you have in the home. It is important to be smart when it comes to home design, especially if you have limited space. These are all clever ways to make use out of the space you have in the home so that you can create a calm, relaxing feel, and free up space while still having easy access to all the items you need for functional living.

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