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Christmas is big around here. Rephrase. Christmas is big around me! So if you happen to be one of my friends or family members, you will get quite a bit of the Christmas spirit just by hanging out with me. And in less than 50 days Christmas will be here, so I reckon now is […] Read more…
Roundabout this time of the year, most people feel rather (or extremely) stressed or fatigued. The cure for this almost-but-not-quite-yet-end-of-year-feeling is a staycation. A staycation is basically a mini-holiday that is close to your home. A quick breakaway to fill up your tank so that you can make it (sanely) to Christmas. My recent solo […] Read more…
It is no secret that I simply LOVE shopping. And to say that I am a serious Christmas* fan is quite an understatement. The planning & lead up to it is the best part for me. Living with a 6-year old adds to the excitement & build-up for Xmas. Oliver already has his Christmas wish […] Read more…
Hey friend. The weekend is upon us & so I’ve lined up ten epic web links for you. Enjoy! (Update: sadly the link to this Greyton cottage below is no longer available) Quick, make this Naartjie (aka Mandarin) centrepiece before they go out of season. Why you should throw casual dinner parties. I’m The Pineapple […] Read more…
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…
“Losing a parent is like losing a part of oneself” – Debra Umberson Catherine Elizabeth Smit (5 September 1948 – 30 May 2019) This blog is about zest for life. About things that add zest to life. The things that make life worth living. Delicious things. Fun things. Gorgeous things. It’s been weeks since I’ve […] Read more…
I am a city girl. Through & through. I like city lights, city things, the buzz, the shops & city people. To say that camping in the Kalahari sand is daunting for a city slicker like me is an understatement. So, after our recent trip to the bush – well, the Kalahari Desert aka Kgalagadi Transfrontier […] Read more…
In November last year I saw straw hats with gorgeous gold tops & trim around the sides. They were so fabulous but really overpriced, so ever since I’ve been toying with the idea of giving a simple straw hat some golden treatment to make it look extra fab! Here is how it all came together: […] Read more…
It is officially April friends. Wow. My parents are celebrating their 49th Wedding Anniversary this week. This is a lifetime. Phew. It is also the month that our Oliver is turning six. Plus Easter & our trip to the bush is coming closer. So, there is a lot to look forward to. But in the […] Read more…
Just like fashion, decor & fitness, the world of food & drinks experience new fads & trends all the time. Some come & go quickly, while others linger a bit longer. Gin (in all kinds of forms) & black food (still one of my favourites) are still on trend, whereas unicorn coloured food, cronuts & extravagant […] Read more…