Melissa Wanjiru
Design Curator
I used to wonder which magic key opens up a better, more inspiring life and future;
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Upon discovering that self-belief & creative power were the ultimate master keys, I unlocked an inner wellspring of love that overflows with luxurious abundance.
Of which I love sharing.
I won’t be so bold as to say I’m a piece of art (I’ll leave that for you to decide) but I have been known to surround myself with art; to turn ordinary moments into memories that last lifetimes just like art.
We all fall into the comfortable rhythm of our day-to-day lives. But sometimes you long for an extra bit of exhilaration that awakens your senses, like the feeling of electricity crackling through the air on a particularly exquisite first date.
Isn’t that why you and I are here, after all?
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So let’s muse over the first time we meet. Your eyes will take in a woman with a rich chocolate, satiny complexion and curves that ebb and flow so naturally, you won’t know where to start or stop your gaze. A lady with impeccable manners, flawless presentation, and an undeniable presence. Demure and graceful, you might assume I only drink Dom and wear dainty pearls.
But what you see isn’t what you get. No, my love—you get so much more.
I’ve got a soft heart and a sharp sense of humor, with a penchant for pairing popcorn and Cabernet. Ask for my thoughts on design and my face will light up as I lean in earnestly to share my passion for Ana Arriola who designed the shape of the very first iPhone 📱 or Paola Antonelli who leads in Italian architecture design. And although I will always remain unapologetically feminine, I won’t hesitate to get deliciously dirty on a hike.
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I straddle the line of contradictions and the unexpected.
You’ll discover that behind my East-African smile and warm demeanor is a sassy minx with a sarcastic bite. Did you catch that naughty glimmer in my eyes? It usually means I’m about to get up to no good with a quick-witted joke or some lighthearted teasing. (If you can dish it back, all the better.)
Also, I’ve heard that I have an accent. I don’t hear it but somehow I hear everyone elses.
I effortlessly ease into every situation. In one moment, you might find me engaging in lighthearted small talk and clinking glasses with tastemakers. The next, I’ll be deep in discussion about Pollock.
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I like keeping company with those who don’t take themselves too seriously but are serious about the things they believe in. Gentlemen who know how to treat a woman like a lady. Who don’t mind that I’m both mischievous and charming, sensual and modest, esoteric and easygoing sometimes a little stoic. Laughter is my love language and I’m a sucker for when it’s reciprocated.
But whether we’re out exploring or tucked away in a private enclave, my attention is yours. When it’s just you and me in our own little world, we’ll have all of the time and none of the rules, demands, or dust of everyday life. We’ll fall asleep in those comfortable pockets of silence, savoring each other’s company, and wake up in the most intimate moments to share our secrets and indulgences.
Oh, and should we ever find ourselves at the Seattle Art Museum, remind me to show you the sculpture
that stunned me into silence for 15 minutes (which is no easy feat). Or if you want, I can tell you all about it when we next meet.
It is always wonderful to me, to give you the gift of my presence. 💋