On my recent visit to Cape Town, I was lucky enough to be treated* at The Cellars-Hohenort for an afternoon of treats & eats which included their Low Carb High Tea. If Low Carb (aka Banting) High Tea makes you think of proteien-only options with loads of fat, then think again. In fact, if you did […] Read more…
Tips for softer feet {plus win with Pedirelax}
Ever looked at the cute little feet of a tiny baby & wished yours were still so smooth & soft? The not-so-good news is that your feet will never be as silky as before you started to explore the world on foot. In fact, you will probably be faced with the opposite at some point […] 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…
Rice Krispies Rainbow Cake
This was such a fun ‘no-bake’ cake to make & it is even yummier than I anticipated. To me it is also a perfect kids cake, so get them involved! Here goes: Rice Crispies Rainbow Cake, Serves about 12 For the ‘cake’ layers: 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter 9 cups of mashmallows (mini’s mashies are best […] 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…
Make your own Christmas Crackers {DIY}
Two people in my life are to thank for my love of Christmas crackers on a festive table. My late ouma Ruth (who always had them on the table at Christmas) & my dear friend Vicky who was the very first person I knew who made her own. Sure they are frivolous, but there is […] 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…
Favourite pink products for top-to-toe beauty {latest buys & finds}
I’ve rounded up some of my latest favourite products – all dressed in pretty pink. With this list you will look fab & be summer ready in no time. The individually wrapped Tanning Wipes from Caribbean Tan (R59.95, online, Clicks & Dis-Chem) are perfect to travel with. These wipes are also for gradual tanning meaning […] Read more…