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I adore holly, mistletoe & the charm of a cold, white festive season. However, let’s be honest—December in South Africa is all about sunshine a& heat! Traditional Northern Hemisphere holiday decorations simply don’t fit the vibe of our summer celebrations. Instead, what truly complements our beautiful country is a festive table that showcases the natural […] Read more…
When the very first Christmas decorations started appearing in the shops this year, I strolled into a Typo store & there it was: Mickey & Minnie Mouse XMas ornaments. And mini Coca-Cola can ornaments! It was a lightbulb moment for me! I could see this theme come alive in my mind. If you are looking […] Read more…
It’s the middle of November. When did this happen? Phew. I feel like we’ve skipped three months this year. Is anyone else with me? Well, we’re here now & November means get-togethers, so I don’t mind the skipped months at all! Hosting season is just incredible, but let’s face it – everyone is tired but […] Read more…
As humans, our sense of smell is so incredible that it can transport us – in an instant – to a different era, a different country or a different time. A familiar smell can teleport you to be with someone that you loved that is no longer with you. Read the comments on this New […] Read more…
We were recently invited to two different dinner parties & what it treat they were. Each was unique with different menus & seating arrangements but what both had in common was that the hosts knew exactly how to make us feel at home & cared for! So today I’d love to share some tips with […] Read more…
When we moved recently, Ernie asked me: “Do we really need six Christmas Crates?” Me: “I can’t believe I have only six Christmas Crates.” Haha. I’ve never been vague about how much I love Christmas & that I love to decorate in a different style every year. I understand that some people love a traditional Christmas […] Read more…
Very often in life, we need less. This could not be more true than for the upcoming festive season. After the craziest year ever, we can really all do with less. Less drama. Less mess. Less clutter. Less waste. Less noise. Less voices. Less cleaning. Less cooking. Holly Becker of Decor8 Blog describes it as […] Read more…
2020 has made so many of us rethink our living spaces, right? Some moved because their home space is not ideal for all the working (out), playing, cooking & teaching that has to be done from home these days. Downscaling, upsizing, semigrating, immigrating & redecorating has become very common. Today & going forward, we all […] Read more…
It’s no secret that the mega-trend of 2020 is Green. Whether you call it a movement or the Green Wave. One thing is for sure: it is BIG! I was lucky enough to attend the presentation by futurist, Li Edelkoort during the Design Indaba Festival in February. And this is what Li says: “Maybe the […] Read more…
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…