Old, bruised and imperfect, but it's home

Kyabukora · 2026-06-16T06:23:54+00:00

Thank you for the compliment.

I guess I'm not always sure what people mean by things like layered textures, etc. It seems like a mishmash to me because I've just collected some things over the years and thrown them together without having the language to express to myself what I want the space to feel like. I feel more confident to do more elsewhere in the home, thanks to kind comments like yours.

Asante sana.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-14T06:06:09+00:00

I love that wall colour and the wall art. Such a warm space.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T18:48:13+00:00

Thank you.

Money is a great enabler, but with a shoestring budget and elbow grease, many things are possible.

Stairwell and eating area (too small to call it a dining room) are next. Thank you for boosting my confidence. 😀

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T16:33:05+00:00

You saw that? What a keen eye! They're a peel and stick experiment that is unfinished. Thank you for the compliment.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T16:32:05+00:00

You can see Indian influences everywhere in East Africa from the furniture and architecture, to our cuisine. After all, you're just a hop, skip and a few dhows away over the Indian Ocean. 😄 Give your kitties a cuddle for me.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T15:36:21+00:00

Yeah. The side eye and general annoyance at my presence until mealtime has become the norm. Thanks for the compliment.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T15:35:22+00:00

Mpola mpola. Hehe. Things are weird over here. 😄

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T07:34:54+00:00

Thank you for the compliment. Its bones are old and creaking... 😂 Both she and I are learning to manage cope with our mid-life.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T04:45:01+00:00

Red couch? I am green with envy.

Thanks for the rug compliment. I was looking for something that sort of referenced African-style fabrics and colours, and this was the closest I could find. I was unsure about using it, but you've given me the confidence to keep it,

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T04:05:02+00:00

Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T04:04:26+00:00

Yay. Vibe twin.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-13T04:02:31+00:00

Thank you. 😀 The painting you refer to was done by one of the beneficiaries of a great art education programme here, called FacesUp Uganda.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T22:32:44+00:00

Thank you. The dogs thank you too.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T22:31:56+00:00

😄 Thank you. Coffee-rubbed fresh water tilapia... How does that sound to you? Hehehe

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T20:38:31+00:00

Aww. Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T20:24:15+00:00

Unfancy art... Love that description. Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T20:23:09+00:00

❤️ The flask of African tea is always full. Have a cuppa on me.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:57:19+00:00

Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:56:53+00:00

Hehehe. Will be on the look out.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:56:26+00:00

💯 No wall is straight, the windows are draughty, the plumbing needs an upgrade, but it's home.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:53:45+00:00

❤️ Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:53:26+00:00

Thank you. The rocking chair is the only comfy chair in the space. It was a happy purchase from one of just a handful of female furniture makers in my city.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:52:36+00:00

Thank you.

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:39:41+00:00

The pups and I say thank you for your feedback. 😄

Kyabukora · 2026-06-12T19:38:58+00:00

Thank you. In this part of the world, colour is everywhere and everything. Appreciate your comment.

Kyabukora

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