Hallo friend. When last did you think about what makes you happy? And what makes you feel whole? I have a rather long list, but close to the top is… you (reading this right now). And tea. And shopping. And naps. And food. And pampering. Ok, I’m getting carried away, but you get the idea? […] 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…
Hello 2019, Bye-bye 2018
Every year brings about new, challenging & often terrifying things. I’ve also realised over the past two weeks that I’ve become less optimistic about the so-called “New Year”. Probably because the last couple of years have started with a gigantic bang & brought along some tough challenges in the first weeks & months of the […] Read more…
How to style the perfect Monochrome Christmas decor
Black & white, Scandinavian-inspired or monochrome. It really doesn’t matter what you call this look, one thing is for sure: I have been smitten with this look for months now. So when the idea of a monochrome styled Christmas shoot recently came to life (with my friend, Kari from Lovilee), I couldn’t contain my excitement! […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #42: Pink cocktails, why mozzies bite only some people & more
Hey friend. It’s been such a scorching hot couple of weeks here in Jozi & we’ve been spending lots of time in or by the pool. We also had some unwelcome (germy) visitors in our home. Luckily we’re all getting better now. To forget about the end-of-year madness, sniffles & exhaustion, I’ve lined up a dozen […] Read more…
Say Hello to Creme Brulee: Dulux’s 2019 Colour of the Year
Every year, the trend spotting colour specialists at AkzoNobel – manufactures of Dulux – identify one hero paint colour that perfectly encapsulates & expresses our collective living spaces. With Crème Brulee being one of my all-time favourite desserts, I was delighted when Dulux recently revealed their Colour of 2019 as… CREME BRULEE – described as “a purposeful […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #41: Why we say OK & it’s time to touch your breasts
Thanx for stopping by. Can you believe that it is almost October? I’m trying to remember where 2018 disappeared to. Mmmm. Mystery. We still have three months to make this year count though & the Christmas countdown has finally begun, so let’s do it! But first, some inspiration (or distraction) from the wonderful web. Enjoy. […] Read more…
3 Awesome Coffee Stops in the KZN Midlands
For the last few years, I’ve preferred to start my day with a cup of tea. But about once a day I really enjoy a well-brewed cup of coffee or latté. Add a beautiful or interesting interior setting & I’m transported to coffee heaven! So, when I discovered these three gems on my recent visit to the KZN-Natal Midlands, I […] Read more…
Do You Know Your Type?
Earlier this year I attended a Flux Trends Talk by trends expert Dion Chang. He spoke about New Urban Tribes of South Africa & how older ways of ‘segementing’ people (for marketing purposes for instance) are no longer effective. He explained how more niched groupings of people are the way to understand & ultimately reach people. […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #40: Why We Need To Walk, Creativity Quotes & More
Hey friends. And just like that it is time for the weekend again, so here are some bits from the wonderful World Wide Web to get you into the weekend mood:Now that summer is just around the corner, I cannot wait to make this Raspberry & Pomegranate Cocktail. Why we need to walk (Thanx for […] Read more…