Washi tape might be old news to some, as it has been on Pinterest & in craft blogs & magazines for the past couple of years already. But, I still love it! Here are some interesting bits about washi tape… If you call ‘washi tape’ ‘wasabi tape’ by accident (or just for fun), you’re not […] Read more…
jamie’s moreish cauliflower cheese bake
This is a fantastic rainy day recipe – if you’re a cauliflower fan, off course. It’s easy, quick & extremely moreish! (I can even remember waking up in the middle of the night once, craving this…) Macaroni Cauliflower Cheese Bake, serves 4 – 6 Taken from the “Quick Pasta” section of Jamie’s Ministry of Food ½ […] Read more…
bikini so teeny by essie {nail colour of the week}
Not that anyone around here would be wearing a tiny bikini with the crazy rainy weather that we’ve been having. But hey, who said you can’t wear a ‘blue bikini’ on your nails!? I decided to do just that with the stunning “Bikini so teeny” (nr 800) nail colour by Essie. Have I mentioned than I’m […] Read more…
facial wipes {a zesty test – beauty basics}
I’m on a mission to get my beauty basics in place. Off course we all need fashion colours for our lips, eyes & nails, fragrance & anti-ageing potions & lotions… But, to me, it’s very important to have your beauty basics in place & review them every now & then. Obviously beauty basics are not […] Read more…
‘french mani’ with a glam twist {nail colour of the week}
In celebration of the end of awards season, I thought of trying something a bit glam & unconventional… Colours used: ESSIE Really Red (nr 90) & Steel-ing The Scene (nr 626) for the tips done at the Sorbet Dry Bar, Dunkeld (011 325 2921). Yolandi ♥ Read more…
a bubbly treat for oscar night
As usual, I’m super excited for the Oscars. The dresses, red carpet interviews & suspense… Off course I’m also very happy that Ellen will be hosting the awards this year! Yay! If you live in sunny South-Africa (like me!) then you can either wake up at 3am to watch live or wait until the next […] Read more…
oven roasted rosa tomato side
I just love tomatoes. They are such versatile fruits (or is it a veg? – see below*). Either way, it’s one of the easiest ways to tick off one veg a day. Eat them hot or cold, on their own or mixed with lots of other ingredients for salads or stews, in hot or cold […] Read more…
OPI’s Strawberry Margarita {nail colour of the week}
“one strawberry margarita, please!” Fancy a cocktail on a scorching day? Me too, which is why I’m loving OPI’s Strawberry Margarita during the hot, summer Jozi months. Yay for pretty pink summer nails! Nails done at Gloss Nail & Beauty (@GlossNail) is based in Birdhaven, Jozi. Contact them on: 011 447 9273. Their manicurists […] Read more…
14 fab fragrances for feb
There are only a few things that can make a girl feel instantly sexier and a fab fragrance is one of them. Before the month of February is over, I’d like to share 14 fab scents that I’ve tried, tested & picked over the past few weeks: PERSONAL FAVOURITES 1. Mysterious & appealing. That is […] Read more…
Valentine’s Treat: Strawberry & Coconut biscuits
Home-made biscuits make me feel really warm & fuzzy. Maybe it’s the smell that fills your home or the satisfaction of having tea with biscuits that you made by hand…. Anyway… This recipe is the absolute perfect treat to bake for teachers, kiddos, grandparents or someone you have a – old or new – crush […] Read more…