Hey there friend. The gorgeous warm days here in Joburg at the moment have me all fired up to style our home with fresh Spring ideas. The very first area that I want to share with you is our entranceway (or front door or entrance area). Not really sure what to call it. The bottom line […] Read more…
Our Quick Mini Bedroom Refresh on a Budget
Our room (more specifically our bed) is one of my favourite spaces in our home! It is sunny & comfortable & absolutely perfect for naps. And I loooove a nap. But recently I felt a bit uninspired with the room. Living in a rented space has lots of pro’s, but it can easily feel like your […] Read more…
Inspiration for Oliver’s big boy LEGO room makeover
Oliver baby boy room was super cute. (It was even featured in Your Baby magazine!) Before his birth, I specifically chose the colours & elements for the nursery so that they were not only for a baby & would ‘grow up’ with him. But two moves & five years later, his room is sort of […] Read more…
My latest obsession: an all black curated food table
Towards the end of last year, I attended a function where the food table blew me away! Imagine a black table with a curated spread of gorgeous black & dark foods. Eating by colour at its best. It looked unreal & the food turned out to be super delicious too. Honestly, I think it was […] Read more…
How to make your own fantastic Scandinavian XMas Tree
Do you love Scandinavian Christmas Decor but you simply haven’t had time to put up your Christmas tree up yet? Then don’t fear; today I’m sharing a really easy Scandi Christmas Tree DIY by Christine Burns. It is so awesome & simple – you’ll make your own today still! EASY SCANDI-STYLE XMAS TREE No drilling, […] Read more…
Super Easy Bar Cart DIY with Chalk Paint™
To say that I l.o.v.e bar carts is a complete understatement! And there is no shortage of gorgeous carts out there (like the Stokperd Trolley Dolly), but they can cost you an arm & a leg. So when I saw an old wooden tea trolley at my parents’ house, I knew straight away that it was going […] Read more…
Easter Decor Inspiration: Earthy & Minimalist for Easter Sunday
Today I am super excited to share my Easter Inspiration for a minimalist, earthy & Christian inspired Easter Sunday table with you. Easter is a very special time. Especially for us as Christians. But, even if you really love little rabbits, carrots & chocolate eggs all around, you might want to consider a more minimalist, […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #33 – Festive Season, Entertainment Tips & Tricks
Hey there. As you are reading this, you are probably on holiday, preparing to go or at least dreaming of special times at home & Christmas in just a few days. This is also my last edition of Internet Inspo for 2017, so I’ve lined up some links that will help you survive & thrive […] Read more…
Introducing Lem Lem: a Chalk Paint™ with heart
Since the invention of her unique range of decorative Chalk Paint™ in 1990, Annie Sloan has been going from strength to strength. She has authored over 25 books, boasts a range of more than 35 paint colours & is regarded as one of the leading decorative paint specialists in the world. Today I would love to tell […] Read more…
Dulux Colour of The Year 2018
I really enjoy this time of year as we get ready for end-of-year things including all the forecasts, trends & announcements for the year to come. So today I’m delighted to share with you, the Dulux Colour of the Year for 2018 that was recently announced. It is called “Pictured Rocks” & is really gorgeous. Take a […] Read more…