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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]