Decorex Cape Town is happening this weekend (26th – 29th April) at the CTICC are you planning to pop in? I am hoping to go a little bit later today… If you are planning to go please remember to support the Naledi Literacy Project by taking along any second hand children’s books you are happy to donate to this worthy cause. This year M-net Cares are supporting Literacy Project which encourages the importance of reading and literacy in young South Africans. All the books collected will be donated to a new library that is being renovated. While at Decorex Cape …  Read More »

Finally the long awaited release of The Help on DVD and Blu-Ray takes place today! As this was definitely my favourite movie (and book) of 2011, I am going to be one the first to get my hands on a copy of this great film. It seems like a great one to add to my collection of classics that can be re-watched over and over again! Octavia Spencer, who plays Minny in the movie, just won the “Best Supporting Actress” at the Academy Awards for her role! Here are a few stills from the movie… Have you watched The Help? …  Read More »

CANSA recently launched its latest book, “Life is Beautiful” – a publication that sets out to educate South Africans on adopting a balanced lifestyle and living cancer-free. The book includes recipes from celebrities like Evita and cancer survivor Jeremy Mansfield as well as a foreward message by Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health and a short summary on CANSA’s 80 year history. The painting that was specially commissioned for the cover of the book was sponsored by Jeannie Meiring, professional artist of more than thirty years. The painting was auctioned during a silent bid at CANSA’s 80th Gala Dinner in …  Read More »

Today I am excited to interview Melinda from Diaries of a white mother raising a black baby! This is her space where she writes about her ups and downs bringing up her adopted daughter, Emma. What I… Know Having figured that I knew it all after my ¼ life crisis, it took my daughter to make me realize I in fact know nothing. I don’t know why the sky is blue or why rainbows have the colours they do. I don’t know what a butterfly is called a butterfly and I don’t know why cheesy toast tastes better than cheesy …  Read More »

A while back I did a post on free things to do in Cape Town with kids and included visiting a library during story time as one of the free options. Anyway I thought it might be useful as a separate post should anyone just want this info. Here is the list of Library Story Times in Cape Town. Bloubergstrand – Monday and Wednesday 3pm (ages 8 – 9) Brackenfell – Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30 (ages 3+) excludes school holidays Claremont – Wednesday 10am – 10.30am (ages 1 – 3) Durbanville – First Thursday 10.30am – 11am Fish Hoek – …  Read More »

As I might have mentioned I adore books of all shapes and sizes, however I have a particular passion for coffee table books – the heavier the better! One of my favourite publishers is Angelika Taschen who publishes books under the Taschen label. Her focus is on publishing beautiful books about art, interiors, design, gardens – all topics I love. The photography is always breathtaking and I especially love the interiors featured – always original and inspiring. Over the years I have added to my collection, the titles I have so far include: Gardens in France, Provence Interiors, Seaside Interiors …  Read More »

I’m super excited about the new movie version of one of the best novels of the 20th century – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – which is currently being filmed. Director Baz Luhrmann’s 2012 version stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan and Tobey Maguire as the narrator of the story – Nick Carraway. Other stars appearing in the ensemble cast include Gemma Ward and Isla Fisher. The story is set in Long Island and New York City and takes place in 1922, 4 years before the crash of Wall Street and the start …  Read More »

And the winners of the Colour Africa Proverbs colouring-in book are: * Lauren Brauer * Catherine Bartlett * Mariana * Katie Smith * Andrea Aroomoogam Congratulations your Colour Africa Proverbs colouring book by Design for Development will be posted to you shortly. Please e-mail me your postal address asap. If you are not a winner but would like to place an order for your own kids (great stocking filler!) or maybe as a Christmas gift to overseas relatives or underprivileged children visit Colour Africa’s website or the Facebook page. A list of stockists is also available. Thank you to everyone …  Read More »

I have a great giveaway for you and your kids today. Not 1 but 5 prizes to be won!! Colour Africa Proverbs is a new colouring book by Design for Development that focuses on 10 proverbs from all over Africa. Each proverb appears in its original language with its country of origin, with hand drawn text and an illustration of the English interpretation. To enter to win please be a follower of this blog via Facebook or the daily email and send your name and address to info@becomingyou.co.za before Monday 17 October. 5 winners will be chosen at random and …  Read More »

Colour Africa Proverbs – A new colouring book by Design for Development will be launching on Saturday 24 September at the Book Lounge in Cape Town. Colour Africa is lovely illustrated colouring book that focuses on 10 proverbs from all over Africa. Each proverb appears in its original language with its country of origin, with hand drawn text and an illustration of the English interpretation. The morning will start at 11am with Story Hour, led by Sindiwe Magona, a great South African writer and storyteller. After story hour the children will colour in some of the pages, play the adventure …  Read More »