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Warning: this is a longer post than usual, so make up cup of tea, pull up a chair & enjoy! Living in your first own ‘real’ home is quite something. We discovered this just over two years ago when we bought our home. Until then we were happy apartment dwellers. Suddenly you feel all responsible […] Read more…
Even though it is not my birthday month, I’ve been thinking about birthdays & age a lot lately as we’re planning Oli’s 4th birthday. In his four years on earth he learnt to walk, talk, eat (sometimes), jump, brush his own teeth, sing, sleep in his own bed, wee in the loo, feed himself, share […] Read more…
People often say that when looking for a home, you will know immediately when you have found the right one. That was exactly the case with our home in George* (in the Garden Route of the Western Cape). When I first saw it, I knew it was perfect. For now, I’ve decided not to take you […] Read more…
Hihi. How are you doing? Are you taking a break soon? Here are some recent favourite links from the web: This really made me smile. (Does anyone still play leapfrog?) How would you describe your family in three words? Love this, thanx Joanna! What is your décor style? This 5 minute chickpea recipe looks so delicious. […] Read more…
When Oliver was still a tiny baby, we were given our very first set of DUPLO (which is basically LEGO for tiny tots aged 1,5 – 5 years). I thought yay another lovely gift. But I had no idea how amazing it really is. I never played with LEGO as a child, so I honestly […] Read more…
Growing up, we always had meals at the table. Breakfast was a sit down affair (mostly all five of us) & dinner was a non-negotiable: home cooked meal, all together, no TV, just eating & talking. Even to this day, we have many happy conversations & make happy memories around my parents’ kitchen table. And […] Read more…
I’m always such a sucker for pampering, so I hope you won’t get too jealous when I tell you about my delightful afternoon of pampering at the Fresh Wellness Spa at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia, Cape Town, last month. The understated elegance makes the entire property very unique. What made me fall in love […] Read more…
If you prefer a personalised, unique aesthetic over a cookie cutter home, then look no further than the scandi farmhouse style home of Anel de Jager – my dear friend from George. Located in the gorgeous Garden Route of South Africa, this home is where you will experience real traditional hospitality & food, done in […] Read more…
Gorgeous quotes about ageing. I have to try this Brie Baked with Honey very soon. How to be excruciatingly polite – made me giggle & cringe. Hooray for Toasted Coconut Ice Cream. Easy ways to get your home ready to sell. If you have a baby, then chances are you will relate to (& possibly […] Read more…
I absolutely love a good green curry. Some of my fondest memories of green curry is when I was pregnant with Oli & my hot Sunday morning craving for curry could only be stilled by the Green Beef Curry at the Good Luck Club in Illovo. Last year some time, I came across this recipe (by […] Read more…