End-of-year madness & the festive season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out your favourite summer recipes! I love anything with vanilla & this punch is no exception. Recipe by Herman Lensing, food editor of Sarie magazine. This guy might be young, but he is über-talented. Love his work! I’ve included a […] Read more…
Fun with black & white {nail colour of the week}
How about adding a finishing touch to your outfit when going to your next party or event by ‘dressing’ your nails to complement your outfit? This is exactly what I did when I hosted my annual Cuppa4Cansa tea party on Saturday. The theme: black & white with a pop of colour! Quite fitting, my nails were also […] Read more…
MY CUPPA 4 CANSA {BLACK & WHITE WITH A POP OF COLOUR}
I love the Cuppa 4 Cansa* campaign. Maybe because it’s an excuse to have a party AND do something worthwhile at the same time? I’m so grateful that my inner-inner circle has not been affected by breast cancer, but I know many women who have & I really believe that this is a cause worth […] Read more…
5 fun ideas to end off breast cancer month {plus: fave pink beauty products}
The realities of breast cancer are harsh, but creating awareness, raising money, celebrating survivors & those who battled it, & doing your examinations, don’t have to be boring or make you sad…. Personally, I think it’s a good excuse to add some pink to your own or another life. If you haven’t done it yet, […] Read more…
Honey, these nails rock! {nail colour of the week}
Honey Ryder by OPI is part of the liquid sand collection, which means that it looks & feels like sand paper. So cool! I specifically tried this one to match my fab red scarf & this beautiful costume jewellery ring from Poetry! Yolandi ♥ Read more…
ORAL-B PRO EXPERT TOOTH PASTE {a zesty review}
During the month of September, I (along with selected other bloggers) had the opportunity to try out the brand new Oral B Pro-Expert toothpaste. I knew that the guys at Oral-B are the experts in oral health care, but I was hooked on my previous toothpaste that addressed my specific concern… plus, I was not interested […] Read more…
Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy™ in Casino Star {nail colour of the week}
No matter how much I love having a mani, I’m not the biggest fan of gel overlays done in salons. Admittedly there are really fantastic products on the market, so I’m aware that the problem is not the product, but often the nail techs. Sadly, I have just had too many bad experiences with ladies […] Read more…
foodie crushes: Russian Doll Kitchen Goodies
How cute are Russian dollies? I can’t put my finger on why I love them so much. Maybe it’s the surprise element? Or just the fact that they’re such fun to unpack? Anyhow, they’re still as cute (or even cuter) today as they were when first carved back in 1890. Whether you like to call them […] Read more…