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Liz Ogumbo®
Cultural Architect
Liz Ogumbo


Meaningful Conversations: The Things We Say When Nobody Is Watching
The most meaningful conversations rarely follow the script. They happen around unhurried tables, over wine and shared mealsāwhen we slow down, listen a little longer, and allow something real to emerge.
Liz Ogumbo
2 days ago5 min read
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The Luxury of Being Expected
Some places impress you. Others remember you. This journal explores luxury hospitality beyond impeccable serviceārevealing why the places we return to are the ones that make us feel expected long before we arrive.
Liz Ogumbo
Aug 65 min read
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The Invitation Was Never the Wine
Three unexpected connections. One table. One quiet realization: perhaps the invitation was never the wine. A reflection on the art of gathering, where wine, hospitality and meaningful conversations become the beginning of extraordinary friendships.
Liz Ogumbo
Jul 224 min read
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The Art of Staying a Little Longer
Discover how wine, meaningful conversation, music and hospitality transform ordinary gatherings into unforgettable experiences through the lens of From My Tableā¢, a journal by Liz Ogumbo.
Liz Ogumbo
Jul 85 min read
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Refashioning Denim for a Circular Luxury Future
Denim is one of fashionās great paradoxes. Universally worn, culturally democratic, and endlessly adaptable, it is also among the industryās most environmentally destructive materials. The very fabric that symbolized rebellion, youth, and freedom in the 20th century has become emblematic of fashionās extractive excess in the 21st century
Liz Ogumbo
Jan 273 min read
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The Factors Behind Changes in Your Wine Taste
Why does wine taste different sometimes?
Itās not your imaginationāitās your DNA, your hormones, your mood⦠even your dinner plate! Learn why your taste buds keep changing.
Liz Ogumbo
Jul 12, 20252 min read
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The Wine Whisperer: Unlocking the Secrets of Terroir and Climate's Influence on Wine Personality
Have you ever opened a bottle of wine and felt like you tasted the very essence of the vineyard? Welcome back to our captivating journey
Liz Ogumbo
Jan 29, 20253 min read
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A Fun Fusion of Denim and Sustainability
"DeniMania Upcycled" is not just a collection; it's a statement, a movement, and letās face it, a celebration of both style & sustainability
Liz Ogumbo
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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The Art And Science Of Decanting Wine
In the realm of wine appreciation, few tools are as revered and essential as the decanter. This elegant vessel not only serves a functional
Liz Ogumbo
May 23, 20243 min read
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Enhance Your Red Wine Experience Through The Right Glass
Iām not clear about how we got from 2.2 ounces to 15.2 ounces, however according to a study published in the British Medical Journal,...
Liz Ogumbo
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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It's Not A Pot, It's A Basket!
African Pot-like baskets are unique handcrafted by various African communities to mimic the shape and appearance of traditional clay pot.
Liz Ogumbo
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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Liz Ogumbo Graces the Golden Edition of Titans of Africa in an 'Unplasticing' Fashion
Liz Ogumbo was recently celebrated at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai as one of the titans Of Africa on the current Titans of Africa Book
Liz Ogumbo
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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On the pink side of life..
Feeling shy about wearing pink or not sure how to wear your pinks?
Did you know that this colour symbolises love, affection, tranquility &
Liz Ogumbo
Sep 1, 20223 min read
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Hello, How Are You?
Your greeting before further engagement with anyone is your way of showing interest in their well-being. This is your opportunity to acknowl
Liz Ogumbo
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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Off-the-shoulder
I am running this series of articles around āupcycling denim classics to denim coutureā to sensitise all of you denim lifestyle and fashion
Liz Ogumbo
Apr 12, 20214 min read
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Your Home-Made Facial Toner In Five Minutes
As life goes on, I find myself consuming on the basis that satisfies my body, mind and environment, hence consuming less crap and more value
Liz Ogumbo
Mar 8, 20214 min read
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Lotus Blooming
Like the lotus that slowly emerges from a pond over a three day period and then blooms in the morning, the Lotus collection debuted in Lisbo
Liz Ogumbo
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Volumetric Geometrics
As Fashion undoubtedly draws inspiration from geometry, I have been inspired to create a variety of geometric collections through the years
Liz Ogumbo
Dec 7, 20203 min read
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Going through to grow through
My emotions were hovering all over the place but I could not pin point whatever evoked these feelings as I lay helplessly, feeling sorry for
Liz Ogumbo
Nov 27, 20206 min read
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What about the 'Vintage' in Wine?
While the wineās vintage represents the year in which the grapes that were used to craft that wine were grown and harvested, understanding v
Liz Ogumbo
Oct 26, 20203 min read
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