Euro accommodation Tips?

Pro’s and Con’s about being in the wedding industry. Con: You don’t really get much of a December holiday. Pro: Winter is usually dead so you get to go escape the cold and go on a European...

Woolworths A/W 13 sneak peek

I have an exclusive preview for you this morning of a few key pieces from the Woolworths Autumn/Winter 2013 range. Inspired by all the major international trends from the catwalk and street style,...

Denim on Denim

Hope your week is off to a great start! Dylan and I slept in until 8:45 this morning, it was truly magical. We may have to work on the weekends but nothing beats sleeping in on a Monday morning...

When Jessica Hische gets married

Jessica Hische is one of my design heroes. She is an illustrator and incredible typographer (is that word?), and happened to be one of the key speakers of last weeks Design Indaba (which I was...

Soft serve bouquets

I’m getting very excited about Kinfolk Vol. 7, and waiting with baited breath (as per usual) when Warm & Glad will announce they have stock. I am in love with these dreamy images popping up...

Ella Anne

Ella Anne is a beautiful new shop in Sandton stocking a range of amazing brands imported from Austrailia and Bali. The brands include Mink Pink, 3 of something, Finders keepers, Keepsake and Bali...

Casper & Pearl

Feeling quite smitten with this A/W look book by Australian label Casper & Pearl. I love that the colours are not typically the browns and blacks usually found Autumn collections. Here’s the story...

Mr P Denim

Mr Price sent me and a few other fashion bloggers a studded denim jacket to style up in a few different ways. You can check out and shop up everybody’s looks here. Here’s a little peak into the...

Italian pop up lunch!

There is an awesome (pretty new) Italian lunch spot that has recently started popping up every Tuesday at the Rosebank fire station from 12 – 2. I went last week around 12:30 and it was PACKED! You...

L’Écume des Jours

I’m pretty excited for the release of Mood Indigo (or L’Ecume des Jours – the French title) featuring the loveliest Audrey Tautou. I think she is the prettiest French actress, and she always plays...

Bistro Lights DIY

What you’ll need Illumination Cable (expect to pay about R12 per metre) Quick Fit Lamp Holders for Illumination cable (about R15-R25 each) Golf Ball Globes (R15 each) Plug point (or wire it into a...

Croft & co

Previously a men’s luxury gift shop, Croft & co has become a wonderful cosy coffee shop to spend a morning in. They have delicious Lavazza cappuccinos, a nice selection of breakfasts and...

Cat ears

I’ve spotted these cat ear head bands all over the place for a while and finally got myself one at Mr Price. Yes / no? I just need the proper occasion now to wear them out now.

Orla Kiely AW 2013

Oh to be at London Fashion week. All cosy in boots and coats, attending beautifully presented shows. I know Nadia is over there at the moment and I couldn’t be more jealous! I saw some sneak peeks...

N + D wedding shots

We shot the most lovely wedding on Saturday and I was reminded again how much I love love and how much I love what I do. I never dreamed I’d be doing this almost pretty much full time and enjoying...

Valentines Eve

This year Dylan and I decided to do Valentines at home and have a nice picnic in our new garden. I was expecting a chilled night but it ended up being a pretty magical. Everything just came...

Vday card printables

Valentimes is tomorrow! You freak out because you haven’t planned a thing or a bought a card, and when you go to the shops to look for a card they’re all lame and don’t exactly bring across the...

Shine bright like a diamond

On Monday I was flown down to Cape Town for a very special event leading up to Valentines day. Some very lucky bloggers and I got to spend the evening in the Shimansky vault to learn a bit more...

New Amber Jones

“It’s an effortless fusion of feminine florals with masculine military, and girly charm with a touch of grunge”. I’m a big fan of denim, lace and over the top floral… and i’m busy shopping the...

New work / Andrew + Savanah

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Puppy Club Look book

I am crazy about this look book from local label Puppy Club! I’m in love with each piece. Yoh well done! They also made this little video which also rad! Follow them here

The smell of leather

is definitely one of my favourite smells. I loove leather bags. I love the way they feel, and the way they wear/age beautifully. For the past few years i’ve only ever used brown leather bags as my...

Sweet local tunes by Matthew Mole

Last week thursday we went to the Bioscope with some friends to see Matthew Mole live. I have to admit I had only heard about him that day, but I got listening to him on soundcloud (pretty much the...

I’m total self confessed cat lady! One of the perks of working from home is always having a cat sleeping on your desk/lap/keyboard/mouse. I love this print from Society6 (a great source for awesome...

Tribeca

Dylan and I visited Tribeca Standard on Saturday while in Pretoria for a shoot. It is without a doubt the most beautiful restaurant i’ve been to in a long time. You stroll in and feel like you...

Instawalks

Instagram has to be one of the most relevant forms of social media today, and awesome for people who are more visual than wordy (ie. me!). Instagram has gone huge worldwide and is taking over...

Mini-break

Hello friends. Just wanted to warn you it’s going to be a little quiet around here for a week. Dylan and I are taking a much needed break with my family. We didn’t take a proper holiday in December...

Clean workspace, clean head space

I have to admit something. I’ve been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately. I even had a drowning dream : ( You know the one where there’s no break in the cycle of the waves, and you’re under the...

The Whippet & The Palm

The Whippet has finally opened up properly in Linden, so we went over there today to say hi and try it out. It’s a really lovely space, light and airy, nice exposed brick and beautiful light...

In the neighborhood: The Squires Loft

If you’re seeking out a really good steak i’d definitely recommend a visit to The Squires Loft. We went there on Tuesday for our anniversary dinner and were both really impressed. The wine, the...