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...
View ArticleWe 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...
View ArticleHappy 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...
View ArticleSmitten 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...
View ArticleDIY 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...
View ArticleLittle 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...
View ArticleMarket 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...
View ArticleFeatured: 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...
View ArticleHouse & 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...
View ArticleEasy 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...
View ArticleSeven 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...
View ArticleFor 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...
View ArticleIsla 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...
View ArticleWeekend 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleLittle 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...
View ArticleFree 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...
View ArticleSeven 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....
View ArticleBack 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...
View ArticleWedding 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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