Hooray for the weekend! What are you planning friend? We will be seeing family, go for walks & start packing for our move (more about that another time). Also, can you feel spring in the air? I’ve compiled a link pack for you. I hope it will give you some inspiration & put a smile […] Read more…
A Beautiful Women’s Month Giveaway
[THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS LINETTE WALTON (@hesed_agape).] Do you agree that after more than four months of lockdown, we are all desperate for some normality? That’s why I am sending each mom & woman out there a big virtual hug & a word of appreciation. You are doing so well & […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #46: Just three things, a self-saucing choc pudding & more
What are your plans for the weekend? We will just chill, watch some cool series, take strolls around the neighborhood & eat. Then repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Oh yes, we also plan to film our day tomorrow as part of this. I’ve lined up some inspirational & through-provoking weekend links for you. Enjoy! This elderly Taiwanese […] Read more…
A Few of my Favourite Frocks
I’m no model & this is no fashion blog. Anything but. But I love to get dressed up. And I am a huge fan of shopping & supporting local brands. I’ve never been a jeans girl. I don’t even own a pair of jeans at the moment. Rather give me a frock. I love me […] Read more…
Grief
This post is a sort of follow-up on the post written last year about the loss of my mother nine months ago. You can read more about it here. Some things – like being a parent & losing a parent – can only really be fully understood when you have experienced it for yourself. I […] Read more…
A most fabulous gift idea list
My birthday is only 5 sleeps away, so this list contains some of my favourite goodies right now. I hope you’ll also find some inspiration or ideas here for when you next have to give or receive a birthday gift. And obviously these can make great Valentine’s Day gifts too! Pretty Ballerinas – Classy but […] Read more…
How to style a classy centerpiece with artificial flowers
Valentine’s Day is only a few nights away. And if Valentine’s is not your thing, why not host a Galentine’s Day get-together for your friends on 13 February? Setting a really special table for your favourite girls will surely make them feel appreciated & special. My chosen colour scheme is pink, rose gold, gold & […] Read more…
2019 Xmas Gift Guide for Little Boys age 5 – 10 (Plus win a toy hamper worth R850)
I often find myself staring at the girly toys or clothes in stores & wondering who I can buy the glittery pink things for. What can I say? I am a girl-girl. I like girly things & pink & glitter. And I wouldn’t mind having a girl of my own either. But in reality, I’m […] Read more…
Jingle & Disco All The Way To Christmas
Christmas is big around here. Rephrase. Christmas is big around me! So if you happen to be one of my friends or family members, you will get quite a bit of the Christmas spirit just by hanging out with me. And in less than 50 days Christmas will be here, so I reckon now is […] Read more…
Staying at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg
Roundabout this time of the year, most people feel rather (or extremely) stressed or fatigued. The cure for this almost-but-not-quite-yet-end-of-year-feeling is a staycation. A staycation is basically a mini-holiday that is close to your home. A quick breakaway to fill up your tank so that you can make it (sanely) to Christmas. My recent solo […] Read more…