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…
Internet Inspo #39: Thoughts on the Joy Of Missing Out, Mental Illness & more
Hey friends What have you been up to? We’ve had a busy couple of weeks & as you are reading this I will be on my way to an awesome weekend away. But first, a really great line-up of links from the web. Enjoy! Should you delete your social media account? About the Joy Of […] 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…
Super Easy Bar Cart DIY with Chalk Paint™
To say that I l.o.v.e bar carts is a complete understatement! And there is no shortage of gorgeous carts out there (like the Stokperd Trolley Dolly), but they can cost you an arm & a leg. So when I saw an old wooden tea trolley at my parents’ house, I knew straight away that it was going […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #38: Modern Party Ideas, The Nap Hangout & more
Hallo Friends. What have you been up to? Do you have any weekend plans? We had a super busy week, but we’re healthy & happy. We’ll be off for a long-overdue family visit on the weekend. For now, I’ve lined up some great links from the Interwebs to keep you warm & inspired. Enjoy! Don’t […] Read more…
10 Slightly Embarrassing & Strange Things About Me
If you follow me on social media, then you will know that I am not big on selfies at all. But that is about to change. Well, sort of. I read recently that the best way to create authentic social media engagement is to share more about yourself. Your life. And that obviously includes pictures. […] Read more…
Some Day These Will Be The Good Old Days
On a recent trip away, a dear wise friend said that these days (& holidays specific) are the childhood memories of our children. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, but then I listened to “Good Old Days” (the song by Macklemore featuring Kesha) … I wish somebody would have told me babe […] 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 #37: Tomato Soup, Best Gifts For New Moms & More
Hihi. How are you on this lovely Friday? We’re keeping warm & busy – hope you do too. Here are 10 of my latest favourites links from the web: A Field Guide To Procrastinators. 10 Minute Creamy Tomato Soup. Love this bunny inspired nursery. Plug Casings Transformed – an easy but super effective DIY project for […] Read more…