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Learning the manual settings on my SLR camera – tick!

Ticking something off one’s “bucket list” doesn’t happen all too often (unless you have a VERY long list) so when I was able to do just that recently I... Read More »

Winners of Dr Hauschka Body Moisturizers

Today I am thrilled to announce the two winners who have each won a Dr Hauschka Body Moisturizer of their choice! Congratulations to entrants 6 & 19 Enigmeg &... Read More »

Heart and Home online shop

I am all about pretty things and am drawn to any shop that stocks items that appeal to my vintage and shabby chic style. Heart and Home is a... Read More »

What I… Lize Kay

Lize is a lady who I have had the pleasure to meet in real life (IRL) a few times over the past few months. She blogs over at Sixty... Read More »

Glossybox May 2012

This week when the courier company dropped off my latest Glossybox my son, age 5, was quick to say “Oh Glossybox” before I even had finished opening the package... Read More »

Recommended Reads – Responses to TIME’s Attachment Parenting Article

This week TIME magazine ran a cover picture that caused more than a small media frenzy! The controversial image was to do with the main article about the Attachment... Read More »

The missing diamond….

Last night my sometime OCD husband got into a “clean up this house” mood. I do appreciate these moods, but don’t always share them. Anyway I summoned up some... Read More »

Maternity Photo shoot Winner

The winner of our Maternity Lifestyle Photo shoot from Blomerus Photography is about to become a mom just in time for Mother’s Day! A little while ago she met... Read More »

Coffee Cart

Are you a coffee lover? Then you’ll be excited to hear about this new website – Coffee Cart – where you can order your favourite coffee brand, including Rosetta,... Read More »

Breastfeeding Tips from Moms

Recently I seem to be surrounded by a spate of newborns which has turned my focus for a while to all things baby… Once the journey of pregnancy and... Read More »

The Best of the Met

I love a good red carpet event and the recent MET Ball is no exception especially due to the sheer number of celebs who came out to play! The... Read More »

What I… Kamini Pather from Deelishuss

This week I am pleased to feature Kamini Pather from Deelishuss as my interviewee. Kamini writes a beautiful blog that showcases her delicious creations and adventures in the kitchen... Read More »

Top 10 places for High Tea in Cape Town

This coming Sunday is Mothers’ Day in South Africa. It’s a day set aside to celebrate moms. Since I became a mom almost 6 years ago I have seen... Read More »

Dr Hauschka’s NEW Body Moisturizers

Dr Hauschka has just launched a new line of beautiful Body Moisturizers. I love the ethos of Dr Hauschka – all the ingredients in their products are certified natural... Read More »

O magazine turns 10 in style!

O, The Oprah Magazine reached a milestone recently – their 10th birthday! Ten years of publishing one of South Africa’s best loved magazines deserves to be celebrated and yesterday... Read More »





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Maternity Photo shoot Winner
The winner of our Maternity Lifestyle Photo shoot from Blomerus Photography is about to become a mom just in time for Mother’s Day! A...