Welcome to soup season! The coziest season of them all. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love soup & those who, well, loathe it. I love a good soup & this one is no exception. It is my idea of a lekker, moreish winter dish! This unique soup is one […] Read more…
Exploring all the way at Oliver’s epic 8th Birthday Party
If 2020 was the year of no celebrations, 2021 can be coined the year of mini celebrations. I’m really hoping that 2022 – when I turn 40 – will be the year of big celebrations! One positive thing about the party drought of 2020 is that people now appreciate even the tiniest get-together or party […] 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…
MY 2021 HOME OFFICE TOUR
Welcome to my brand new, fresh home office.Β I am over the moon to share this space with you today. I realize that having a little space of one’s own is a huge privilege. I’ve been working from home for the last eight years and wasn’t always lucky enough to have a dedicated work area. During […] Read more…
Baby Marrow & Potato Fritter Stacks
I never thought of a zucchini as a very exciting ingredient, but this humble little marrow is fast becoming one of my favourite veggies. It is so versatile & can become anything from soup to spaghetti to stir fry & a gazillion other dishes in between. Whether you call it zucchini, courgette or baby marrow […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #48: Window Swop, a productivity hack & more
Hey there gorgeous friend. We have made it halfway through January 2021. What a ride this year has been so far! For us, the first two weeks have been about returning from holiday, packing, unpacking & planning for 2021 & starting with all the things. Despite all the continued craziness in the world,Β I still feel […] Read more…
Baked Camembert Wrapped in Vine Leaf
Whenever we have a really special occasion, I like to pull out the stops with snacks starters. I have a few of these snacks dishes up my sleeve – one being my Smoked Salmon Starter. And now (*drum roll*) I’m going to share with you a really great, crowd pleasing snack or starter. The recipe […] Read more…
A West Coast-Inspired XMas (+ Hosting Tips)
When we moved recently, Ernie asked me: “Do we really need six Christmas Crates?” Me: “I can’t believe I have onlyΒ six Christmas Crates.” Haha. I’ve never been vague about how much I love Christmas & that I love to decorate in a different style every year. I understand that some people love a traditional Christmas […] Read more…
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve During Covid
Ok, so we’re Zoomed out, tired of plans changing, closed beaches, alcohol bans & wearing masks. You might even be tempted to get into bed at 8pm on New Year’s Eve so that the long year that was 2020 can just be over already. If you ask me, we can still have responsible fun & […] Read more…
Roast Butternut & Cauliflower With an Asian Inspired Sauce
How do you feel about cauliflower? Does the word bring back memories of creamy cauliflower cheese bakes at your granny’s house? Or maybe bland steamed cauliflower that you ate when you were trying to shake off 10 kg in 10 days? Haha. Or maybe you were also on the Banting (Diet) Bandwagon that took South […] Read more…