HELLO 2016, AM I GLAD TO SEE YOU!

My 2016 officially started this week. Well sort of. I’ve been dropping our little munchkin off for a few hours of holiday care since Tuesday. This gave me a few hours of peace, focus & to do some catch-up. 2015 was intense to say the least. There were exciting parts: buying our dream home (but […] Read more…

INTERNET INSPO #8 {FOOD FOR THOUGHT}

We have just returned from a (pre-holiday season) break by the sea, which means that we have more reserves to face the rest of the year (well, all six weeks of it) & all the visitors that we’ll be entertaining over for the festive season. Here are some links I’ve come across & loved over […] Read more…

Deconstructed Salmon Salad For 2

When it is scorching outside you need an easy, healthy & quick dinner. Try this really simple recipe as is or use it as inspiration for other deconstructed summer salads! And don’t forget to serve it with a cold glass of your favourite white wine. Deconstructed smoked salmon salad, serves 2 100g – 200g (oak) […] Read more…

CORICRAFT HAS LOTS OF SURPRISES {PLUS WIN 1 OF 2 VOUCHERS}

In my mind, Coricraft has always been synonymous with comfortable couches & quality furniture at fair prices. The good news is that they recently refurbished the Coricraft store in the Garden Route Mall (right here on my doorstep) AND introduced Volpes Linen!  You heard right: from couches to curtains & beds to bedding, you can […] Read more…

INTERNET INSPO #7

Some cool links to keep you thinking and / or entertained for a while. (You’re welcome.) The funniest coffee shop signs. This YouTuber has such hectic acne, but shares her step-by-step on how to get flawless skin. Do you ever find that parenting advice can be super confusing & totally contradicting? Especially when it comes […] Read more…

ALL PINKED OUT {LATEST BEAUTY BUYS & FINDS}

As Breast Cancer Awareness month with all its pink campaigns draws to a close today, I’d love to share my very favourite pink beauty buys & finds with you. Some are brand new & others are trusted oldies, but winners. (Products from middle, left then anti clockwise) I adore the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for […] Read more…

ANTI-AGE YOUR Décolleté WITH LASER

I’ve been putting this post off for weeks now & after lots of deliberation I realised why. Because this is no quick fix. There is no ‘wow’ or ‘aha’ moment with this treatment. Naturally it is awesome to write abouta ‘miracle’ treatment! Sure, there are few products or treatments on the market that are ‘miracle […] Read more…

8 SHORTCUTS TO HOME-MADE KIDDIE CAKES

I’m no pastry chef. Far from it. But, I love to bake. And I love cake. (Who doesn’t?) One of my favourite things to bake is themed kiddie cakes. My cakes don’t ever look like works of art, but they are such fun to make & the sheer joy on those tiny faces are just […] Read more…

HAIR STYLE #2 {#SIXSTYLESSIXMONTHS}

Welcome to the second edition of my Six Hairstyles in Six Months. LOOK #2: SHOULDER LENGTH WITH BABYLIGHTS The Inspiration A more practical version of Look #1. Sure, it isn’t a drastic change, but it is still rather different from my previous ‘Alexa Chung’ inspired look. The current look The medium, shoulder length dark roots […] Read more…

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