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 new online gift shop that is right up my alley. They stock an array of beautiful accessories that are unique, charming and affordable, from both international and local suppliers. Take a look at some of their stunning range in the pictures below… Heart and Home specializes in home accessories, soft furnishings and gifts for children and adults, many of which are hand made. Each product is carefully selected to ensure a …  Read More »

On Tuesday evening I was invited to attend a Kirsten Goss London jewellery pop-up shop at The Cellars Hohenort Hotel in Constantia. This wasn’t the first time I have heard about this upmarket South African jewellery brand (especially as they have just won the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa for 2012 at the recent Design Indaba) but it was the first time I was able to get up close to the gorgeous designs – and WOW – what an amazing range of lovely things to feast your eyes on! So much sparkle!! Kirsten Goss’ jewellery range is a beautiful, …  Read More »

Love these beautifully simple images of everyday objects…. source

The latest lovely edition of Sweet Paul is out – this is def one of my favourite online magazines and is always a treat! Click this link to view more beautiful pages of inspiration in the Fall edition of Sweet Paul (based on the Northern Hemisphere!) Loving this clever idea photographed by Alexandra Grablewski There is a lovely feature on using silouettes in your decor. YUM….. Sweet Paul is a professional food stylist which explains these amazing pics of plates of perfection! I’m dreaming of a lovely picnic in the outdoors – one of my favourite ways to enjoy food! …  Read More »

Loving these stunning designs by Lebanese fashion designer, Elie Saab, for his Autumn/ Winter 2011 collection shown at the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. source: Telegraph and Globe and Mail image source: (REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)

High Gloss online magazine has just released their latest edition. To view issue no 3 (July/ August) click here. There is so much to love in this L.A. inspired issue. Here are some pictures of my favourite feature by Armonia Decors and Emily Ruddo…. There’s so much more to share but I’ll hold back…… be sure to check out the online mag! source for images: High Gloss Magazine and La Dolce Vita.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina for Rue Magazine Another fab issue of Rue Magazine has just been published online. Make some time to spend browsing the 180 inspirational pages of Issue 5. One of my favourite features is the Farmstead Restoration. I love country style – the simple textures, muted colours and weathered wood. Shabby Chic at it’s best! Photo source: Emily Gilbert for Rue and Decor8