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Juice Magazine Interview

I was asked to do an interview in Juice Magazine - which is the Mango (airline) magazine.  It great to chat about one of my favourite things...Durban!  You can read the interview here along with some...

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We Heart This Giveaway

The other day I posted about We Heart This - a new online shop with some unique local products and now they are hosting a giveaway so you too can own some of their amazing items.  I really, really...

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Happy Heritage Day

In South Africa we are celebrating Heritage Day and I thought what better way to share heritage than through handmade and craft.  The above creative and crafted items are not only South African, but...

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Smitten with Summer

So...I decided to go shopping for some Summer items and I had a careful list of what I would like to buy and what I need to buy.  It all went awry when I spotted this very cheerful bag from Country...

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DIY Bar Cart

I thought it was high time I put all my pinning on Pinterest to good use and actually start doing a few of the DIY's that keep me up at night!  I am no longer allowed to pin before bedtime as I can't...

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Little Lamb

This little lamb falls into the category of 'so ugly it's pretty'!  I found it at the SPCA and just thought it was so cute and kitsch.  When I saw Kim Longhurst'sSprung Lamb it reminded me of this...

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Market Tips: When Sales don't go your way

The recession, our economy, lack of income, rising costs – we know the drill and the constant challenges we face!  The bottom line is we all have less and less money! What this means for creatives and...

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Featured: Jen-Jen

Today I am featuring Jen-Jen Designs a very cool batch of local designs and decor items.  Take a look at her blog and see what she is making and creating.Let's hear what Jen has to say...Did your...

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House & Leisure

I am proud to say that today my first post for the House & Leisure blog is up and you can read it here.  I am exceptionally happy to be contributing to this awesome publication.  Each month I will...

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Easy Tape DIY

This is one of the easiest things I have done in a while!  No crafty skills needed - just some craft paint, masking tape, scissors and a paint brush or two.  I cut masking tape and stuck it on some...

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Seven Things: i love

Last Friday I visited Genevieve's shop in Galleria - i love.  A beautiful space full of locally created items.  I spotted these seven things, amongst many other amazing items.  The shop offers a...

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For Sale: Vintage Bag (SOLD)

This rather darling vintage bag is for sale including the three brooches pinned to it.  I am tempted to keep it for myself, but I have something very similar and thought it fair to...

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Isla Designs Shoot

I recently worked on a product shoot for Sam of Isla Designs. Lauren snapped the photos and I styled the shoot, Derryn Semple another Durban photographer also worked with us on this.  It was great fun...

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Weekend Reading: Blog Inc

I recently invested in Blog Inc - a book by Joy from the blog Oh Joy!  I really enjoy learning more about blogging from every angle and as always it helps me to assist my clients even further.  If you...

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New York: Treasure

Last week I received a Kate's Paperie bag all the way from New York from my dear friend Claire. Inside were some rather magnificent and spectacular gifts!  Stationery which includes letterpess cards...

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Little Garden

There was a time in my life when I dreamt of simply having my own space and planting little plants in teacups and I am happy to say that is now a reality...well it has been for quite a while. A post on...

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Free things you can do for your business...

Running a craft, handmade or independent business is full of challenges and some of the top problems we we face are:Budget and income:  Making enough money to make a living, whilst still growing and...

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Seven Things

HelloIt is Monday - once again! To get the week started...here are seven things that I have been up to lately... (via Instagram - nadiavdmescht)1 >  I have had quite a few corsage orders lately....

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Back at I heart Market

After a four month break I am happy to say that I will be back at I heart Market this Saturday!  Come and take a look at the new things I have created especially for the market.  I will also be at the...

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Wedding Corsages

Quite a while ago a very organised bride ordered some wedding corsages...with loads of time to spare before her wedding.  Usually the suspense kills me - I can't wait to see the photos of celebrations...

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