Early on in the Covid lockdown, my dear friend Christa recommended a book to me: The Choice by Dr Edith Eger. She mentioned that it was life-changing. I felt like I already had too much going on & that I did not have the capacity to read a book about the holocaust. But I am […] Read more…
Dulux Colour of the Year 2021: Grounded Earth
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…
Internet Inspo #47: Should you start a blog in 2020, School Fete Caramel Tart & more
Hooray for the weekend! What are you planning friend? We will be seeing family, go for walks & start packing for our move (more about that another time). Also, can you feel spring in the air? I’ve compiled a link pack for you. I hope it will give you some inspiration & put a smile […] Read more…
A Beautiful Women’s Month Giveaway
[THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS LINETTE WALTON (@hesed_agape).] Do you agree that after more than four months of lockdown, we are all desperate for some normality? That’s why I am sending each mom & woman out there a big virtual hug & a word of appreciation. You are doing so well & […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #46: Just three things, a self-saucing choc pudding & more
What are your plans for the weekend? We will just chill, watch some cool series, take strolls around the neighborhood & eat. Then repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Oh yes, we also plan to film our day tomorrow as part of this. I’ve lined up some inspirational & through-provoking weekend links for you. Enjoy! This elderly Taiwanese […] Read more…
A Few of my Favourite Frocks
I’m no model & this is no fashion blog. Anything but. But I love to get dressed up. And I am a huge fan of shopping & supporting local brands. I’ve never been a jeans girl. I don’t even own a pair of jeans at the moment. Rather give me a frock. I love me […] Read more…
Grief
This post is a sort of follow-up on the post written last year about the loss of my mother nine months ago. You can read more about it here. Some things – like being a parent & losing a parent – can only really be fully understood when you have experienced it for yourself. I […] Read more…
A most fabulous gift idea list
My birthday is only 5 sleeps away, so this list contains some of my favourite goodies right now. I hope you’ll also find some inspiration or ideas here for when you next have to give or receive a birthday gift. And obviously these can make great Valentine’s Day gifts too! Pretty Ballerinas – Classy but […] Read more…
How to style a classy centerpiece with artificial flowers
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…
2019 Xmas Gift Guide for Little Boys age 5 – 10 (Plus win a toy hamper worth R850)
I often find myself staring at the girly toys or clothes in stores & wondering who I can buy the glittery pink things for. What can I say? I am a girl-girl. I like girly things & pink & glitter. And I wouldn’t mind having a girl of my own either. But in reality, I’m […] Read more…