No matter how much I love having a mani, I’m not the biggest fan of gel overlays done in salons. Admittedly there are really fantastic products on the market, so I’m aware that the problem is not the product, but often the nail techs. Sadly, I have just had too many bad experiences with ladies […] Read more…
foodie crushes: Russian Doll Kitchen Goodies
How cute are Russian dollies? I can’t put my finger on why I love them so much. Maybe it’s the surprise element? Or just the fact that they’re such fun to unpack? Anyhow, they’re still as cute (or even cuter) today as they were when first carved back in 1890. Whether you like to call them […] Read more…
OPI’s ‘Tasmanian Devil…’ {nail colour of the week}
Here’s a really pretty summer nail colour for you: it is called ‘Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It’ from the OPI Classics Collection: If you love painted nails as much as I do, then you have to get to Polish Nail Spa in Parkwood, Jozi (where I had these done – thanx Vicky & Lexi). […] Read more…
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRY SCALP
I don’t skimp on hair care. In fact, I use quality salon products, try to keep heat styling to a minimum & I also have regular in-salon treatments. So you can image my surprise when a stylist at my local blow dry bar mentioned that my scalp was dry! Then I realised that this is […] Read more…
MINI S’MORES {RECIPE}
For a while now, I’ve been thinking of MINI TREATS FOR MINI PEEPS, so this was the first experiment! Technically this cannot be classified as a recipe. Maybe I should call it a ‘throw-together’. Nevertheless, it is a fun, yummy little treat for tiny (or big) tummies! Note: The end result wasn’t photographed as well […] Read more…
10 TIPS FOR the best DîNER EN BLANC!
Jozi, only 5 more sleeps to le Dîner en Blanc!! 2013 saw the very first Dîner en Blanc in Jozi. At that stage I was a very new mommy & not yet willing to leave my new little bundle in the care of someone else. This year, however, we’re booked & ready for a BIG […] Read more…
NAIL COLOUR(S) OF THE WEEK {Shades of blue & green}
According to a recent post on StyleList you should be wearing “Ocean Blue” on your nails right now… So, with that in mind, I had a quick look through my beauty stash to see which similar colours I could find & here are ten lovely blue-ish, purple-ish & green shades to choose from this week: Left hand […] Read more…
OUR FEATURE ON JOHOMOMS.CO.ZA
This is not a ‘mommy blog’ (no disrespect intended, mommy bloggers!), but I’m so excited to be featured on JohoMoms that I just had to share. Yay! Thanx Nandi Dlepu! This lovely little feature gives a sneak peak into my life as a ‘new’ mom & touches on some bits & pieces of our home. I’m […] Read more…
nail colour(s) of the week {essie’s spring mani & step-by-step}
By now you might know how much I LOVE ESSIE’S NAIL COLOURS, so I’m delighted to share some beautiful ESSIE colours PLUS a lovely spring-inspired blossom mani with you! WHAT YOU NEED: The ESSIE Professional Application Spring colours: The Tools: An oval acrylic brush, a bowl of nail polish remover & a small square of tin […] Read more…
MEANG KHUM: AN UNUSUAL FRESH SPINACH STARTER {RECIPE}
There used to be a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant called “Soi” in Melville (Jozi). On the menu was a specific starter that we just couldn’t get enough of. The restaurant closed down out of the blue & one of the things that I missed (& craved) was said starter. The recipe is […] Read more…