I love a cup of tea, but perhaps more than that I love a good glass of wine, so I recently caught up with Kevin Swart (owner Black Elephant Vintners) to chat about what is hip, hot & happening on the local wine scene. The days of only sipping wine around fancy dinner tables are […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #17 {Career tips, overnight beauty tricks & more}
Hi & welcome to my first 2017 line-up of cool bits from around the web: What ‘Food Day’ corresponds with your birthday? My birthday (18 February) also happens to be ‘Drink Wine Day’. A sign maybe? All you moms & wives out there; read this. A slice of Fresh, Tangy Granadilla & Lemon Tart anyone? […] Read more…
The magic that is RIALHEIM
As we pulled into Clairvaux farm – the home of Rialheim ceramic studio in Robertson in the Western Cape – a few months ago, I could immediately sense the magic. It wasn’t a long visit, but the inspiration that I got still lingers. Rialheim (previously known as Ceramic Factory) has been around for more than four years already. […] Read more…
For those asking: “When is baby nr 2 coming?”
Firstly, how rude. Since when is it ok to badger someone about such a personal topic? Of all the topics* that a person can choose to discuss at a party / baby shower / at dinner / at an office, this is the topic they choose. Have these people ever considered that things like infertility […] Read more…
Trend Alert: Botanicals
In case you haven’t noticed: botanicals are having a really big moment & I love love love it. This was also the theme at the POETRYSS17 Launch event that I attended a while ago. What is great about this trend is that it is easy to incorporate – on a small scale or in a […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #16 {Being an unaffectionate person plus questions for a gynae}
Happy Friday! Hope you enjoy these bits from the web: Lovely post on the importance of taking time out. Life as an unaffectionate person. I’m completely & totally not that person, but this is insightful. How to meal prep. Love this home. Questions for an ob gynae. How delicious does this cinnamon, apple & ginger […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #15 {Beauty hacks for busy gals, men’s grooming 101 & dancing in NYC}
Hallo. Here are some of my latest favourite finds from the Interwebs… Fantastic post about Home Staging (I honestly didn’t know this). For parents: check out this lovely post on Having a non-girly little tomboy-ish girl. Roast leg of lamb with figs & pomegranate. Have to try this soon. Very handy beauty hacks for busy women. Family […] Read more…
Let’s talk about the elephant sitting on your chest {#MentalHealth}
Are you rolling your eyes? Or maybe sitting up a bit straighter? Or maybe you’re pretending not to be really interested in this topic, but on the inside you know you should pay attention? You are not the only one. In July this year, I worked on a feature about Mental Illness Awareness for a […] Read more…
Easy style tips from a fashion guru
Today I am really stoked to welcome Antoinette Chorlton to the blog. Our paths crossed in a very interesting manner. In a way, I don’t know her from a bar of soap; but then again she slept in my bed & stayed in my house. So, we’re a bit like sisters I suppose. (In case […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #14 {how to’s, laughs & more}
Boy oh boy. Who can believe we are a week into October already? Grab a cuppa & check out these links that I love: How to email. Have to try this Tray-baked Chicken With Tomato & Olives. Is this old French apartment not the most amazing ever. Thanx Miss Lucky Pony. About gifts: DIY floral gift […] Read more…