“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” ― Anna Quindlen

Category: What I … Blogger Interviews


What I… Lize Kay

Posted on 16th May, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. No Comments

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 Winters and is very active on Twitter where her handle is @lizetheunicorn. Lize has had a varied and interesting career in a few short years but you can find out more about that on her blog. Currently she works in Social Media and has recently got engaged!! Her favourite animals are unicorns, her favourite colour is Tiffany blue but to find out more read on… What I… Know Well, jeez. I’m …  Read More »



What I… Kamini Pather from Deelishuss

Posted on 9th May, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. No Comments

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 and her amazing photography skillsas well as events and restaurants she visits. You must know her blog is inspiring when it makes me, a non-foodie, want to try out some of her recipes! Previously Kamini blogged as Lady K on Aficionado these days she works as a freelancer and has recently started presenting a radio show on 2oceansvibe from 1 – 3 pm on Fridays called 2 girls 1 mic with …  Read More »



What I… Leigh from Lipgloss is my Life

Posted on 2nd May, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. 2 Comments

Today’s “What I…” blogger interview is with Leigh from Lipgloss is my Life. Leigh is a beauty addict who blogs about all things beauty (but maybe you got that already from the title of her blog?) She has previously worked in advertising as well as the beauty editor and assistant editor for a well known women’s website and print publication respectively. Currently she works as a freelance writer and writes mostly about beauty, health and sex…. Take it away Leigh! What I…. Know Everything’s going to be okay in the end. I think… Love In no particular order; watching series …  Read More »



What I… Natalie Roos from Tales of a Mermaid

Posted on 25th April, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. No Comments

Today in my “What I…” blogger interview series it is the turn of Natalie Roos from Tails of a Mermaid. I recently met Natalie in person at an event we both attended and after putting a face to the twitter handle thought it would be great to interview her in my series. Natalie is a girl of many talents – she has her own clothing brand, is a qualified make-up artist and has also presented a TV show on M-Net called JIP. She currently works in social media. Here are her answers What I…. Know I now know that nothing …  Read More »



What I…. Samantha Dube from Ebony Delights

Posted on 18th April, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. 3 Comments

Today my featured blogger is Samantha Dube who blogs over at Ebony Delights. Here she shares her answers to my “What I…” questions. Take it away Sam! Know Life is indeed a good thing, if you only open yourself up to all its amazing possibilities Love My family: my mom, sisters Sandz, Sally, Stephanie, Tyno and Lola, my niece Tanaka and my bubbly nephew). I love my wonderful friends. I love adventure, pursuing goals, learning new things every day. I love the feel of the sun on my skin. Read Delightful blogs, tons of amazing novels that I pick from …  Read More »



What I…. Camilla from Hey Sweetie

Posted on 11th April, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. 3 Comments

This week I have the pleasure of featuring an interview with Camilla from Hey Sweetie. Camilla is a graphic designer from Durban and her blog is a place where she shares her current obsessions which includes fashion, art, colour and instagram photography! Here she shares a little bit more about her life – take it away Camilla…. What I…. KNOW That keeping a sense of humour can get you through the most testing, challenging times. Laughter is what makes my world go round. LOVE – My mom’s “bottomless” biscuit jars – she always makes sure there is a constant supply …  Read More »



What I…. Samantha from Everything I heart

Posted on 4th April, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. No Comments

Today I am interviewing Samantha from Everything I heart. I recently stumbled across her blog and when I did I knew I had to feature her as so much of what she loves I do too! Here are a few things that Samantha hearts – in her own words and in no particular order, except maybe the first one ;) my husband. dresses. sunflowers. tea. my beautiful family. pancakes. anything with hearts. summer. decorating. music. my friends. vanilla candles. laughing. bargain hunting. saturday mornings. strawberry dacquiri’s. fashion. the beach. fresh cherries. lemonade. dancing. white roses. diamond earrings from my granddad. …  Read More »



What I…. Being Brazen

Posted on 28th March, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. 6 Comments

Today I am so pleased to feature one of my favourite bloggers – an interview with Being Brazen. Whether she is blogging about things she learnt recently, some lovely local finds or her latest music, tv or celeb fashion crush I always look forward to her pretty posts. Here are her answers to my blogger interview series: “What I…” Know… that I don’t have all the answers, love can save the day, miracles & “magic” are happening all over the place, there is a higher power ( I call him God) , I am not a morning person, I talk …  Read More »



What I… Hanneke from Handsome Things

Posted on 21st March, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. No Comments

Today I am so pleased to share with you a interview with Hanneke from Handsome Things, a wonderful website that showcases some of the most handsomely designed things from around South Africa as well as the artists, designers and artisans behind them… Here are Hanneke’s answers to my series of “What I…” questions ” What I… Know I know that I’m blessed to be healthy and happy. Love I love walking my dogs every day. I also love any film by Sofia Coppola or Spike Jonze. I love Pinterest, travelling, gardening and watching trashy reality shows like Housewives of New …  Read More »



What I…. Phillygirl from Glad to be a Girl

Posted on 14th March, by Kathryn in Interviews, What I ... Blogger Interviews. 2 Comments

Today’s blogger interview is with Phillygirl from Glad to be a Girl – a long-time favourite South African blog which has won various awards – both national and international! Philly girl is originally from Cape Town, but has lived in Joburg since May 2004. She is “mom” to 3 bunnies and has more than a small dose of wanderlust which she satisfies with an awesome overseas trip every year to some of the most amazing places (last year was Russia and China as well as Botswana!!) She also features great book, film, restaurant and accommodation reviews and has recently bought …  Read More »





Previous posts

Have you missed a post - here is a selection of blog posts you might be interested in....

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...