Welcome to July. How time flies! May the second half of 2015 exceed all your best & wildest expectations. Yolandi ♥ Read more…
LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS (FOR EVERY BUDGET)
Father’s Day is only two sleeps away & considering that there are 1.5 billion dads in the world, it’s great to know that research* shows that modern day dads contribute much more actively as parents than before. It is especially those millennial dads** that are playing such an important part in the upbringing of their […] Read more…
INTERNET INSPO #3
I’ve been stumbling upon some interesting random bits – all related in the sense that they are things that I’ve been thinking about lately, like ageing & growing old with the person you love, & how we are likely to die much later than our ancestors. Napping is one of my favourite things to do, […] Read more…
FINDING ME… {slender wonder – part 1}
This blog post title sounds a bit like Finding Nemo. I know, because it is sort of the same plot. Like Nemo, before I started this journey, I was feeling terribly lost in the body (weight) department. [Disclaimer: what you are about to read, will contain a fair amout of drama & self-pity. You have been warned.] […] Read more…
LIFE CHANGES: GOOD, YET SCARY & CRAZY
The past month has seen the start of a brand spanking new chapter in our lives. It has been super busy & I would be lying if said that there weren’t any challenges & stresses! In case you thought that we were just lazing around, here’s an idea of what we’ve been up to: left […] Read more…
internet inspo #2
Today I’m sharing some practical tips, pretty bits & some food for thought. PRACTICAL TIPS: Once the clearing bug bites, I often find myself uncertain where to start & end up spinning around very unproductively, which is why I loved these tips for quick kitchen cleaning from Good Housekeeping, and these on cleaning your home […] Read more…
THE WONDERFUL LIFE OF APARTMENT LIVING
We will soon be leaving our beloved condo, in exchange for what will probably be a grown-up, suburban home. The time is right. I know. But I feel a bit like the time when I had to let my little student car (a VW beetle or Volla affectionately called Gert) go. I knew the timing […] Read more…
internet inspo #1
Aah. The internet. Such a wonderful place, thing, invention. Call it what you like. Bottom line is: it’s full of inspiration & can keep you busy (& side-tracked, oh boy) for hours & hours & hours. Here are some of the latest inspirational bits on my radar. Enjoy. Recently, I found myself very eager to […] Read more…
DEAR 2015…
I can hardly believe that we’re almost two weeks into 2015! I have a really good feeling about this year. So good, in fact, that I’ve decided to write it a little love note… Dear 2015 Thank you for arriving at exactly the right time. I was so over 2014 – phew! What a tough […] Read more…
Surviving The Silly Season – Part 2: Gifting
One of my very favourite things to do during the festive season is to wrap gifts. If fact, my family members often make fun of me because I’m often very ‘strict’ about making the gifts look pretty & festive. Each gift – no matter how small – must at least have some sort of ribbon […] Read more…