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  • A sunlit coastal grandmother room with a rustic wooden console table, bench, and wicker chair. Woven baskets and ceramic art decorate the wall. Sheer curtains frame a tall window; a jute rug and greenery complete the cozy, natural decor.
    Interior Design

    Coastal Grandmother, the African Way | A Room by Room Guide

    March 29, 2026

    The coastal grandmother aesthetic, done the African way. A room by room guide to the most beautiful home style of 2025, sourced from across the continent.

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  • A wooden bookshelf with open square compartments displays a heritage collection: African masks, woven baskets, stacked books, pottery, and decorative artifacts. Natural light streams in from a nearby window.
    Art & Craftsmanship

    How to Build a Heritage Collection

    March 22, 2026

    A heritage collection isn't started — it's born. Here's how to build one slowly, intentionally, and in a way that will still mean something decades from now.

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  • African coastal summer edit: A wooden table displays woven baskets, a potted plant, a lidded jar, a white candle, and seashells. Behind, a neutral sofa with yellow and white pillows and a woven wall hanging complete the cozy, sunlit room.
    Home Decor

    The African Coastal Summer Edit Is Here

    March 15, 2026

    Light fabrics, natural materials, and the African coast. Our Summer Edit is here, and it's everything. Twenty-one pieces: décor, tableware, wall art, and more!

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  • Scent stacking: a stone surface holds dried citrus slices, small bowls with wood and resin pieces, a lit candle, a glass bottle of liquid, and a small amber dropper bottle, all arranged with warm sunlight and a yellow cloth in the background.
    Interior Design

    Scent Stacking: Secrets From the Most Memorable Homes

    March 8, 2026

    One lonely candle isn't a scent strategy. Scent stacking is. Learn how to layer fragrance for different occasions the way memorable homes have always done it.

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  • A person in a patterned robe walks through a modern gallery with high ceilings, concrete walls showcasing contemporary African art. Colorful textiles and sculptures displayed throughout the space. Several people observe the artworks.
    Art & Craftsmanship

    The Contemporary African Art World, Mapped

    March 1, 2026

    A practical, exciting guide to the infrastructure of contemporary African art — the events, galleries, and cities that are making it all happen.

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  • A wide-angle, eye-level shot of a modern living room featuring a glass-topped wooden coffee table arranged with several decorative African books. The books, which showcase vibrant covers with titles like "African Art," "Lagos Fashion," and "Morocco Travels," are laid out in two neat rows. The room is styled with plush grey velvet sofas, a large abstract painting, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.
    Home Decor

    The 11 Decorative African Books on Our Forever Home Wishlist

    February 22, 2026

    The definitive guide to decorative African books: 11 stunning coffee table picks spanning photography, art history, design, and more.

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  • A three-panel collage showcasing moody, high-end interior design. Left: A top-down view of an emerald green velvet sofa on a red vintage rug. Middle: A regal bedroom with dark forest green walls, a tall four-poster bed with navy velvet upholstery, and a crystal chandelier. Right: A warm, terracotta-toned bedroom featuring a leather wingback headboard and a portrait painting in a gold frame.
    Interior Design

    A Daring Mix Between Moody Maximalism and Afro Dandyism

    February 15, 2026

    It's miserable outside, so I'm escaping into moody maximalism and Afro dandyism — rich velvets, geometric patterns, and interiors that warm you up instantly.

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  • A close-up of an outdoor seating area with a bold red wall. The space features wooden tables with artistic inlays, black cushioned benches, and lush tropical plants under warm, natural light.
    Art & Craftsmanship

    A Visit to the Spectacular Loman Art House in Dakar

    February 10, 2026

    Discover Loman Art House in Dakar: a sanctuary where contemporary African art meets hospitality and events. Free to visit, impossible to forget. A complete guide to this transformative art space.

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  • A serene, sun-drenched bathroom featuring a large-scale sunset photograph as bathroom art centered on the wall, next to a walk-in shower with decorative floral tiling and a modern white vanity.
    Home Decor

    Why Bathroom Art is the Secret to Better Mornings

    February 1, 2026

    The best ideas happen in the shower, and great mornings start with bathroom art. From landscape prints to wallpapers, see how to start your day the right way.

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  • A bright, modern living room featuring a white sofa, mustard yellow accent chair, and a large circular wall art piece. It is showing the process of "How to design a room", step by step
    Interior Design

    How to Design a Room Without Losing Your Mind (or Money)

    January 25, 2026

    How to design a room without the stress: measurements, layouts, lighting, and all the steps that actually matter. Plus the mistakes to avoid at all costs.

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Meet Aïcha

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Born in Senegal, shaped by many worlds. I believe your home should reflect your full identity — heritage, cultures, and experiences. I created OKANLY to help you get there.

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  • Coastal Grandmother, the African Way | A Room by Room Guide
  • How to Build a Heritage Collection
  • The African Coastal Summer Edit Is Here
  • Scent Stacking: Secrets From the Most Memorable Homes
  • The Contemporary African Art World, Mapped

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