Traditional bobotie is one of my top South African dishes! It is really, really tasty but often not the healthiest of recipes. For instance: my favourite traditional Bobotie recipe contains sugar, bread, jam, raisins, chutney & oil. It is served with yellow rice (made with golden syrup (!), turmeric and raisins). Mmm… probably not ideal […] Read more…
Make Your Own Fabric Advent Calendar {Step-by-step}
I am so excited about this post, I can hardly keep my composure! It is not December yet, which means you still have some time left to get your gift shopping in order, plan your menu & decor & get yourself organised. If, like me, you love the concept of an advent calendar, then you […] Read more…
#betterbustchallenge with NIP+FAB {MY SURPRISE}
I’m officially into the second week of the #betterbustchallenge with NIP+FAB, which started on 3 November 2014. Let me be frank: when I was approached for the challenge, the skeptic in me honestly did not expect anything to improve. As far as I am (or was) concerned, my post-baby bust would only improve with drastic […] Read more…
Revlon’s RICH {nail colour of the week}
Since I can remember, I’ve always had & always loved Revlon nail colours. They are such winners & this one (called ‘Rich’) is no exception. It is a very unpredictable colour & almost changes colour as you turn your hand & the light catches your finger tips. Fun fun fun & a bit dramatic! I […] Read more…
HOW ABOUT SOME VANILLA & BLUEBERRY PUNCH? {RECIPE}
End-of-year madness & the festive season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out your favourite summer recipes! I love anything with vanilla & this punch is no exception. Recipe by Herman Lensing, food editor of Sarie magazine. This guy might be young, but he is über-talented. Love his work! I’ve included a […] Read more…
Fun with black & white {nail colour of the week}
How about adding a finishing touch to your outfit when going to your next party or event by ‘dressing’ your nails to complement your outfit? This is exactly what I did when I hosted my annual Cuppa4Cansa tea party on Saturday. The theme: black & white with a pop of colour! Quite fitting, my nails were also […] Read more…
MY CUPPA 4 CANSA {BLACK & WHITE WITH A POP OF COLOUR}
I love the Cuppa 4 Cansa* campaign. Maybe because it’s an excuse to have a party AND do something worthwhile at the same time? I’m so grateful that my inner-inner circle has not been affected by breast cancer, but I know many women who have & I really believe that this is a cause worth […] Read more…
5 fun ideas to end off breast cancer month {plus: fave pink beauty products}
The realities of breast cancer are harsh, but creating awareness, raising money, celebrating survivors & those who battled it, & doing your examinations, don’t have to be boring or make you sad…. Personally, I think it’s a good excuse to add some pink to your own or another life. If you haven’t done it yet, […] Read more…
Honey, these nails rock! {nail colour of the week}
Honey Ryder by OPI is part of the liquid sand collection, which means that it looks & feels like sand paper. So cool! I specifically tried this one to match my fab red scarf & this beautiful costume jewellery ring from Poetry! Yolandi ♥ Read more…
ORAL-B PRO EXPERT TOOTH PASTE {a zesty review}
During the month of September, I (along with selected other bloggers) had the opportunity to try out the brand new Oral B Pro-Expert toothpaste. I knew that the guys at Oral-B are the experts in oral health care, but I was hooked on my previous toothpaste that addressed my specific concern… plus, I was not interested […] Read more…