Easter is such a beautiful time of year. Around the world, a new season – spring or autumn – is arriving & with it the hope for new things. This year, we can all do with a reminder of the hope that Jesus brings. For us here in South Africa, Easter time marks the start […] Read more…
A West Coast-Inspired XMas (+ Hosting Tips)
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…
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve During Covid
Ok, so we’re Zoomed out, tired of plans changing, closed beaches, alcohol bans & wearing masks. You might even be tempted to get into bed at 8pm on New Year’s Eve so that the long year that was 2020 can just be over already. If you ask me, we can still have responsible fun & […] Read more…
How To Host An Epic XMas In July
When I was very little, I remember sitting at the hair salon with my mom. Her hairdresser at the time (a tall, red-head English-speaking lady called Veronica) mentioned that they are hosting a Xmas in July. It was typical hair salon chit-chat, but it stayed with me. In my little head, I probably thought “What […] Read more…
Vintage With Love Is Coming To Jozi {Plus WIN Tickets! – Competition Closed}
**This competition is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Meggy Brink!** On Mother’s Day, I had some time to myself to go SOLO shopping. Not groceries. Not the usual pharmacy run. Shoes, accessories, dresses – all for me! And I loved every minute. I spent four hours (way too little if you ask me) trawling […] 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…
2017 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair
By now you know what joy I get from cooking, eating, getting together with people & giving a space some character. So if I had to be in charge of putting together a fair of sorts it would look exactly like The Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. Yup, I feel like this fair was created just […] Read more…
Win Double Tickets to The 2017 Good Food & Wine Show in Johannesburg [CLOSED]
**This competition is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Portia Monyebodi.** I’m not one for massive shows & exhibitions with thousands of people around. But next weekend I am making an exception for the Good Food & Wine Show (#GFW2017) that will be on at the Ticketpro Dome from Friday 28 July until Sunday 30 July. There will […] Read more…