After living in our home for almost 4 years, it’s become apparent that the exterior wall paint has GOT. TO. GO. It has started flaking, becoming chalky and peeling off in places. Plus it was white and I have been longing for a new colour to take our 1959 built house into the modern era. So, we start the paint journey. There are colours of every shade of taupe, beige, stone, ... Read More
In Renovation Heaven with Home Magazine
These past holidays when my family and I escaped to a little farm outside Bredasdorp, my hubby surprising bought - for himself - the new Home Magazine - Renovations 2016 Edition. Suffice to say that my mom and I simply devoured it during baby sleep breaks and toddler nap times and it has got me so inspired to start on some of our big ticket planning for 2017. The Home ... Read More
How to DIY Your Own Christmas Wreath
So I finally got time to build my Christmas wreath this morning, thanks in a BIG way to my fantastic mom-in-law for all her guidance, experience and reams of foliage and ribbon! It was such a fun DIY and has really got me excited for the festive season, especially when I hang up this little beauty outside my front door tomorrow morning! I decided to go more rustic than ... Read More
Home Style Inspiration: The Karoo Life
I've always loved the crisp mornings and giant skies of the Karoo. There's something deeply satisfying about waking to a world expectant and beautiful, yet almost to a place where time stands still. The semi-arid desert, indigenous flora and unique architecture are just some of the things I love about the Karoo, and no less than the simple decor found in just about any ... Read More
Adding a Pop of Colour to Your Neutral Home
I’ve found one of the most useful pieces of décor advice has been to keep a fairly neutral palette – think stones, whites and greys – with layering of colour on top. That can be anything from a brightly coloured cushion on the couch, to a feature wall painted a different colour. This enables you to update your room’s look and feel by swapping out a few key items or simply ... Read More