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Hellen Tolbert's charming, carefully curated home

Hellen loves gold and takes the rule of symmetry very seriously [Courtesy]

Hellen Tolbert, the owner of Ellen Designs, started her career as a waitress and a toilet cleaner. She has beaten all odds to achieve her goals and dreams, and today, she runs a multimillion fashion business in Nairobi. Hellen now dresses and styles celebrities and politicians.

The architectural design of the homes in her gated community is full of character and style. This is so appealing. They stand apart from other gated community homes I have been to before. Her main door's workmanship is exquisite. The look and feel of her home was sleek, chic and elegant as she ushered the Art of Living crew and me in.

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