Author Archive | Antoinette

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A trend that has been around for a couple of years is mismatched dining chairs.  Most often this is accomplished by using two different carver chairs on the heads of your dining table. It used to mean just adding arms to the same chair style as the rest of the side chairs, but not anymore!  By mixing wooden chair frames with […]

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I’m lusting after these beauties from Anthropologie today… Kansai Bookcase Apiary Stool Tree Trunk Mirror  Festival Rug Gold Dipped Flatware Palazzo Serving Platter Monogrammed Mugs Swingin Hare Door Knocker Raspberry Ikat Pull-Up Chair Tweet

Working from home can be tricky, but it definitely has its upsides. I am definitely most productive when I am working in a space I take pride in. My work area should essentially be clean and neat, with good light and air circulation. Other must-haves for my office include: Pictures of family or friends in beautiful frames. A pin board for inspirational pictures or […]

There are beautiful homes all across the globe but this Madrid apartment of interior designer Raúl Martins has made my day.  It is filled with black, white and grey and well placed pops of colour. The different textures such as gilt, chrome, wood and glass warms up this look and invites you to come inside and explore.  I love the masterful combination […]

What’s not to love about lifestyle & design shop Mr & Mrs? Nothing I tell ya! Their store situated in Kloof street stock a collection of beautiful fashion ranges by leading local designers, homeware, gifts and jewels as well as imported furniture.   And as if that wasn’t enough, they have just launched their online shop where you […]

 On these cold and grey winter days, there is nothing like a splash of red to heat things up. Images via here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. Tweet

I am in love with a tea towel.. oh and a table runner.. and a tote bag. And they are all from Papatotoro’s Etsy Shop. These intricate beauties are made with vintage print blocks and hand-carved Lino patterns. Every step of the process to create these intricate linens is done by hand, which makes them little pieces of fabric art! […]

I do love the internet. I loose countless hours of sleep scouring it for beautiful things. Ooh-ing and aah-ing over the  boundless creativity out there, the talent that surrounds us. So much prettiness to love and covet.  One of the many talented designers I have come across recently is artist Sofie Rolfsdotter. Here are some of my […]