Archive | September, 2008

The good envelope party

I love these bright and rather quirky envelopes from The Good Envelope Party. They are made from recycled magazines and books and proceeds go to non profit organizations. Ah, we like!

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New stock at Moroccan Warehouse

One of my favourite decor shops has to be the Moroccan Warehouse. So much fun to be had between jewel coloured tea glasses and hand painted bowls. Go and see their newly unpacked stock if you are in the Cape Town area. Call for more info! + 27(0)21 4618318

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Welcome to the big apple

A very warm welcome to Adam and Eve! New in my sidebar! New items coming soon, on Adam and Eve.

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New in town

Find these International products and more at Urban Apothecary at Wembley Square , Cape Town.

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Crabtree & Evelyn celebrates 12 years in S.A.

Forever true to its English roots, Crabtree & Evelyn continues to innovate in its inimitable fashion. Never losing its earthiness and quirkiness – luxury and quality being at the heart of everything they do. More recently, the brand has surged ahead with contemporary elements to make its offering relevant to the global market. Almost twelve [...]

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Beautiful brunch

This weekend we went to my second cousin’s house in Hout Bay for brunch. A house full eclectic mixes and vintage flair. I was so inspired leaving there after experiencing all the beautiful items. Dominique sourced all her own door and window frames from junk yards, old hotels and countryside road trips. I loved the [...]

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A handbag for every day

You can win a handbag every day till the end of September on Handbag.com. Only a few days left ladies! Click here for today’s bag.

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Scarlettes

I am not sure I’d sport one, but you might. Introducing the Scarflette, read more on Marketa New York.

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Kimono fabric packs

What a great idea by Carree of Inji. She sells deconstucted Kimono fabric panels in colour co-ordiated packs. You can recreate your own outfit or make cushions, bags etc. The patterns and colour combinations are so eye catching. See her Shop for more.

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Things I love #12

Leopard print pumps from Boden. Also a big Welcome to Boden! Check their cool banners in my side bar.

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Happy Heritage Day

Happy Heritage day! Unfortunately today is a little like the photographs I took yesterday, but I am sure that is not going to stop many a South African braai today! I googled Heritage Day and found the below off www.info.gov.za “The day is one of our newly created public holidays and its significance rests in [...]

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Soundscapes

Stylist and e-friend Pia, has taken the most beautiful photographs I had to share. A very novel idea though is, is that she has added sound clips to her photographs. So Beautiful! Visit her blog to see, hear and feel her soundscape series.

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Elegance at Alberta

Peacock and metallic tones, soft layers and vintage chic at Alberta Feretti Spring 2009. I love the stacking of bangles.

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Blogging weather

It’s a day for staying at home and blogging. I am going to go and make some popcorn and plan my next few shoots from home. It’s raining harder by the second, I am not even going to set my wellies out in this.

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E Sempowenis

He he I love this, the South African version of that famous yellow family. They are called e Sempowenis and they won the August T-shirt of the month. I just registered with Springleap. This interactive site is full of original t-shirt designs that you can purchase as well as competitions where you can design and [...]

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Benefit

  YAY! I am so excited to have my first banner, and it’s from the sexiest make up range around. Benefit has to have the best packaging and the funniest tongue in cheek names like “Dear John, a moving on facial cream” . I hope we are able to Benefit from each other… ah it had to [...]

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Boden

Funny how when you hear something for the first time you hear it or see it everywhere. While I was shooting last week they were casting kids for Boden in the room next door.  Not being in S.A I hadn’t heard of it before and that evening I found out my niece had been at the casting. Now [...]

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Love ring

  I thought this ring was so cool! For more of Joanna’s items click here.

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Queen of dress making

I was watching Oprah today and Vera Wang was on launching her new Ready To Wear Collection. The ranges were awesome and so I thought I’d check out her website. This women just can’t get it wrong. Simple, edgy and feminine. These were a few of my favourites.       Something else I learnt is that [...]

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Things I love #11

Photo’s Simon Deimer I am in love with this dress by Story. I have 5 weddings coming up now and this for me is a winner. The first one I am going to has an “Afro-politan” theme. This is just perfect! I love the soft movement, simple silhouette and striking neckline. I will have to enquire [...]

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