I am currently so obsessed with Lobsters that I want to include it everywhere! Firstly – let’s clarify the difference between a crayfish and a lobster. Although these names are often used interchangeably, these creatures do differ quite a bit. A crayfish is a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster. In the United States freshwater […] Read more…
Magical feminine tablescape inspiration for hosting your girlfriends
It’s the middle of November. When did this happen? Phew. I feel like we’ve skipped three months this year. Is anyone else with me? Well, we’re here now & November means get-togethers, so I don’t mind the skipped months at all! Hosting season is just incredible, but let’s face it – everyone is tired but […] Read more…
MY SIMPLE AFRICAN INSPIRED EASTER DECOR
Easter is such a beautiful time of year. Around the world, a new season – spring or autumn – is arriving & with it the hope for new things. This year, we can all do with a reminder of the hope that Jesus brings. For us here in South Africa, Easter time marks the start […] 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…
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…
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…
City girl going to the bush? Here are 8 Survival Tips
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…
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…
My Winter Shoe Lust List With Superbalist
True story: when I was at varsity (& staying in residence) I used to make sure that I’m not wearing my newest pair of shoes whenever I saw my mother. The reason being that I used to buy so many pairs of shoes that I was a bit embarrassed about it! Ok, I’m not proud […] Read more…
2017 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair
By now you know what joy I get from cooking, eating, getting together with people & giving a space some character. So if I had to be in charge of putting together a fair of sorts it would look exactly like The Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. Yup, I feel like this fair was created just […] Read more…