The challenge with this method is that it can take a long time before the smoke smell is fully absorbed. Unflinching, Lettice replies breezily, “Oh, so you’ve learned about animal husbandry whilst you’ve been away. Good.” She leans closer to Lionel. “But your use of that language and vulgar and unnecessary demonstration just makes me feel even more disgusted by you.” She screws up her nose in distaste and looks down upon him. The painting of the Georgian family above the fireplace comes from Amber’s Miniatures in the United States, whilst the two silhouette portraits come from Lady Mile Miniatures in the United Kingdom. The painting of the lady in the gold frame wedged up in the corner of the room surrounded by photos is made by Marie Makes Miniatures in the United Kingdom. The Colony and Protectorate of Kenya, commonly known as British Kenya or British East Africa, was part of the British Empire in Africa. It was established when the former East Africa Protectorate was transformed into a British Crown colony in 1920. Technically, the "Colony of Kenya" referred to the interior lands, while a 16 km (10 mi) coastal strip, nominally on lease from the Sultan of Zanzibar, was the "Protectorate of Kenya", but the two were controlled as a single administrative unit. The colony came to an end in 1963 when an ethnic Kenyan majority government was elected for the first time and eventually declared independence as the Republic of Kenya.

Make sure that you look for a cleaner and conditioner that is specifically designed for your type of leather as some cleaners may actually strip away its natural oils, causing further damage over time. I wish I was six feet under when I can’t even smoke one of my Sobranies****.” Eglantine quips sulkily. “But your mother won’t let me smoke in here.” Fill a jar or container with baking soda and place your leather item inside of it – for smaller leather items. Similar to using activated charcoal, coffee grounds can also help to absorb the smoke smell from leather items. It is also important to condition your leather items following this method to prevent them from drying out.

You always were competitive, even as child, my dear Lionel.” Eglantine smiles, shaking her head indulgently. If you do decide to go with this method, then make sure to test it out on a small, inconspicuous area of your leather item first to ensure that there is no adverse reaction. But this is not simply an interview with a vampire. Conversing with Naila Nurmi means taking a voyeuristic journey through the lives of mythological cult icons of fifties Hollywood. It seems that Vampira’s finger was firmly on the jugular pulse of the tinsletown scene during the beat generation. Captivating tales with James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Elvis Presley pour from her octogenarian lips, memories recalled with intensity and insight. It looks as though the Kenyan climate agrees with you, Lionel,” Lettice concedes. “You look remarkably well.”

If you have larger leather items to cleanse, you can sprinkle baking soda over the surface of them and let this sit for 24 hours before vacuuming it up.

Oooh!” Lettice sighs, raising her hand to her temple. “I think all this talk of wild Kenya is getting a bit much for me after my journey down from London.” She stands abruptly. “Would you all forgive me. I think I’d like to go to my room and lie down. I’m sure I’ll feel better after a short snooze and a freshen up.” The smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes can cause your leather furniture to become darker over time. The longer they are exposed to smoke, the darker they will get. It is also a good way to sanitize your leather items as it kills any bacteria or fungus that may be present on the surface. If you are a smoker, it is important to take steps to protect your leather furniture and items from smoke. Sheila, the style blogger at Ephemera, looks polished and sexy in her gold pants. Photo courtesy to her