Mother’s Day might have been on Sunday but that doesn’t mean that celebrating moms is over – not here anyway! I believe moms should be celebrated everyday… And to prove it I’m bringing you ANOTHER amazing giveaway. This one is the perfect treat for all those moms who treat their families to delicious meals daily but it’s also for those of you who love to cook for friends – in fact it’s for anyone who fancies themselves a bit of a chef in the kitchen! Kitchen Passion is a leading online shop specializing in kitchen gadget and appliances. They are …  Read More »

PremierShop – Style36 (previously 36 Boutiques) recently surprised me with a parcel delivered to my door to promote their Mother’s Day campaign running this week. In my surprise package were the following fashion items… A “Chanel” style black & white tweed jacket by G Couture. This style of jacket is an item I have been keen to get my hands on for some time but obviously due to the price associated with genuine Chanel pieces there was no way it was going to happen soon… I am really happy with this little faux Chanel jacket as it’s a super versatile …  Read More »

Now there is nothing more luxurious than climbing into a well dressed bed at night. Beautiful, clean, fresh linen is up there with some of the finest things in life! I’ve recently been updating my bedroom into a “boudoir” with the aid of a lick of paint, some new bedside lamps and a pretty new chandelier which I LOVE… but top of the “must have” list for any beautiful bedroom (or boudoir) is definitely good quality linen. When you think that you spend half your life in bed it really does make a huge difference to your quality of life! …  Read More »

I have recently discovered loungewear in the form of the beautiful range from After Eden lingerie. It is the perfect alternative to trackie bottoms and oversized t-shirts…. a stylish option for sleeping, traveling or just “mooching around”. Most of the items don’t look like pajamas at all and would be perfectly acceptable for a quick dash to get your early morning coffee and perfect for moms on the early morning school run!! I’ve got my eye on a pretty green dress/ nightie. For more info about what loungewear is read this recent article in the Diligo online magazine called “What …  Read More »

I am a huge believer that for a family to function at it’s best, moms need to prioritize themselves occasionally! However, every woman who has experienced nine months of pregnancy and has given birth to a baby knows that time alone for fun afterwards is rare. Months of care for the unborn followed by weeks of unconditional love and attention for your new baby means that you as the mom start to fall to the bottom of the list very quickly. And it’s only set to continue as your calendar gets filled up with music concerts, sports days, school lifts …  Read More »

Christmas is only a few weeks away which is a rather scary prospect… fortunately amazing online retailer Meekel has come to the rescue. They have got some gorgeous gift ideas for everyone on your list all at great prices! Meekel is an online shop showcasing carefully curated design brands ranging from the well established to the future stars. Here are some of my faves from their range of designer goodies… 1. Heart Money Purse (R112) by Jesse Breytenbach How cute is this little hand-printed heart purse? Each purse is printed using carved linoleum blocks and water-based silkscreen ink. A sweet …  Read More »

Lief!, a successful Dutch lifestyle brand specializing in childrens’ products, has recently launched an online shop in South Africa: www.liefwebshop.co.za. Lief! was established in the Netherlands in 2005 and the range includes soft toys, bedding, books, stationary, personal care products, bedroom decorations, bags, furniture and accessories as well as clothing for babies and toddlers, all in an amazing array of bright and beautiful colours. You might recognize some of their products from the post I did a few months back on Kiids Boutique shop in Wynberg. Watch this brief presentation on YouTube to get a better idea about the brand …  Read More »

One of my absolutely best things to do is travel – I love discovering new places and cultures. It’s something I really would love to do more of but in this season of small kids it is quite hard to do both practically and financially! For now I will just enjoy some armchair travelling by visiting some of these beautiful picture collections of lovely places around the world. The world we live in City of Love Notes on Italy – one of my favourite countries! Holiday dreamin’ – my faves on Pinterest Some great reads for parents of young children …  Read More »

I came across this beautiful website, The Glow, which documents the lives of various stylish moms in a series of photo’s as well as a few of their thoughts and insights into their lives as moms. Go to The Glow to see more of these beautiful pics….