Understanding  paint colours can be a valuable tool when decorating a space. At the same time it can turn into a nightmarish aspect of the decorating process as there are no hard and false rules. It has a lot to do with light as pigments and these are not constants. When planing your space and the colour you would like […]

On my love to love list today are these beauties from South African online shopping newbie, Meekal.  Fancy moulds napkins from Fondant Textiles.  R300 for a set of 4 in colour navy.  Gemma Orkin’s small bunny plate @ R232 ea White dove clock from Shaw sisters @R270 ea 

As some of you may know, the colour Tangerine tango (17 – 1463 TCX) was selected as 2012’s colour of the year by the pantone colour company, giving this warm and potent colour the fame it so rightly deserves. Lending a certain energy and potency to any scheme this colour has been described as “spirited“, […]

I wasn’t aware that my extreme love for fabrics could intensify even more, but at a recent Mavromac launch I realised that I was indeed mistaken. It was there that I was introduced to Fortuny, a celebrated and historic fabric house situated in the northeast Italian city of Venice. Having recently spent my honeymoon in Venice, […]

And don’t you forget it!

When my (now) husband and I got engaged and started discussing our upcoming nuptials, one thing became very clear. Both of us had always envisioned our wedding day as very relaxed, casual affair.  We were looking forward to spending this special day with the people that we loved and wanted it to last for as […]

Today I am reminded once again of my unbridled affection for inapparent awesomeness. Those things/people/experiences in life that can sometimes seem so unimpressive at a glance can turn out to be mind blowing, stirring and possibly marvelous. I have been reminded that scratching beneath the surface could potentially open up your thoughts, your eyes and […]

I will soon find myself in what I believe to be a very icy London and since we do not experience such freezing temperatures in Cape Town, I am forced to do some essential winter shopping! YAY! I have a long list of stores I plan to visit, but seeing as my new husband will […]

I will soon be going on honeymoon and these lovelies could very easily make the trip with me. This beaut from John & Mary bags for my hand luggage… This Asos leather doctor’s bag would be my everyday shopping companion. Or this Suede lovely via here This sturdy friend from Not on the high street […]

Geometric floors, walls, furniture and accessories,… I just can’t get enough. This inverted V pattern (called Chevron) is a huge trend at the moment and one I am absolutely loving! Images from here & here