Is the mere thought of the upcoming winter making you feel dull & ready to go into hibernation? Or are you just bored with your current look? Why not mix things up with a new hairstyle? Choose one of the following 6 hair trends of the moment – some cheap & easy, others hi-maintenance & fabulous. […] Read more…
Our Living Room & Dining Area (Before & After!)
People often say that when looking for a home, you will know immediately when you have found the right one. That was exactly the case with our home in George* (in the Garden Route of the Western Cape). When I first saw it, I knew it was perfect. For now, I’ve decided not to take you […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #19 {A beautiful Cape Town home & life lessons}
Hihi. How are you doing? Are you taking a break soon? Here are some recent favourite links from the web: This really made me smile. (Does anyone still play leapfrog?) How would you describe your family in three words? Love this, thanx Joanna! What is your décor style? This 5 minute chickpea recipe looks so delicious. […] Read more…
Everything is awesome with LEGO (& DUPLO)
When Oliver was still a tiny baby, we were given our very first set of DUPLO (which is basically LEGO for tiny tots aged 1,5 – 5 years). I thought yay another lovely gift. But I had no idea how amazing it really is. I never played with LEGO as a child, so I honestly […] Read more…
When last did you eat together?
Growing up, we always had meals at the table. Breakfast was a sit down affair (mostly all five of us) & dinner was a non-negotiable: home cooked meal, all together, no TV, just eating & talking. Even to this day, we have many happy conversations & make happy memories around my parents’ kitchen table. And […] Read more…
Fresh wellness spa, Cellars-Hohenort hotel, Cape Town {a zesty review}
I’m always such a sucker for pampering, so I hope you won’t get too jealous when I tell you about my delightful afternoon of pampering at the Fresh Wellness Spa at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia, Cape Town, last month. The understated elegance makes the entire property very unique. What made me fall in love […] Read more…
A peek inside… Anel de Jager’s eclectic suburban farmhouse
If you prefer a personalised, unique aesthetic over a cookie cutter home, then look no further than the scandi farmhouse style home of Anel de Jager – my dear friend from George. Located in the gorgeous Garden Route of South Africa, this home is where you will experience real traditional hospitality & food, done in […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #18 {Quotes on ageing, getting your home ready to sell & more}
Gorgeous quotes about ageing. I have to try this Brie Baked with Honey very soon. How to be excruciatingly polite – made me giggle & cringe. Hooray for Toasted Coconut Ice Cream. Easy ways to get your home ready to sell. If you have a baby, then chances are you will relate to (& possibly […] Read more…
Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry {Recipe}
I absolutely love a good green curry. Some of my fondest memories of green curry is when I was pregnant with Oli & my hot Sunday morning craving for curry could only be stilled by the Green Beef Curry at the Good Luck Club in Illovo. Last year some time, I came across this recipe (by […] Read more…
The What, Who & Why of sipping wine right now
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…