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 #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…
Easter Decor Inspiration: Earthy & Minimalist for Easter Sunday
Today I am super excited to share my Easter Inspiration for a minimalist, earthy & Christian inspired Easter Sunday table with you. Easter is a very special time. Especially for us as Christians. But, even if you really love little rabbits, carrots & chocolate eggs all around, you might want to consider a more minimalist, […] Read more…
A One Minute Workout You Can Do Sitting Down
So are you sitting down? This is so awesome – even couch potatoes will love it! In one minute per day, you can get a (face & skin) workout. Apart from wearing sunscreen, this is probably the easiest anti-aging trick ever. If you do the Gym Beauté by PAYOT daily for three weeks, your skin will […] Read more…
Do you consider yourself a foodie?
I recently met a lovely women’s magazine food editor at a function. The conversation started with the usual chit-chat: introducing ourselves, talking about what we do etc. I mentioned that I am a super keen cook. She replied promptly: “Thank goodness that you don’t call yourself a chef – these days every second person considers […] Read more…
Currently Coveting: A Black Kitchen
Confession: I have a new little pass time & it is actually a bit silly because it will very likely not amount to anything. Or maybe it will. Anyway. Here goes: I daydream of how I’m going to bash out walls & completely redo the place that we stay in now. I spend lots of time […] Read more…
My Black, White & Gold Home Office
I had lots of fun with the décor in our first grown-up home, Something that I always keep in mind when decorating our home is to consider the rest of our household. Naturally, a home needs to be practical & a happy space for all those living in it. In our home, for instance, I doubt […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #24 {Parisian Beauty Rules, a roller skate party & more}
Hihi How is July treating you so far? Here are 10 fun & interesting links to keep you entertained for a while. Have fun! Is it still too early for a sparkling spiced pear cocktail? Three words to describe your fashion style. Vietnamese spring rolls & peanut sauce – looks so delicious. Beauty Rules Of […] Read more…
Finding Friends In Your 30’s {Part 2}
In August 2015 I wrote Part 1 of Finding Friends in your 30’s. Only now can I tell you that I was really sad & depressed back then. It was mid-winter, so I was often cold & sick, plus I felt so terribly lonely. We relocated in April of 2015, so by August 2015 I […] Read more…