Make your home work for you.
Have you ever dreamt of a having your own study at home or giving your kids a dedicated playroom?
In the perfect world we would all have unlimited budget to re-build our homes to suit our own needs. Unfortunately, that is not the case for most of us.
Don’t worry! There are ways to make the most of what you have and tweak your existing...Read More
Local is lekker, and nothing is lekkkerder than a Tjhoko Paint project.
I’m more aspirational than inspired.
Storytime: I have a love/hate relationship with DIY home improvement projects.
When I was younger, and had basically no funds, no access to YouTube tutorials and very little know-how, I messed up a lot. I refinished furniture just to have paint stain...Read More
The Whimsical Duchess doesn’t do boring!
We sat down with the Whimsical Duchess herself, and spoke about all things beautiful, elegant, and yes, Whimsical.
If you visited us at the Homemakers Fair earlier this year, you would have seen her beautiful designs for yourself, but if you missed out on first hand whimsicality, we are bringing you her energetic design...Read More
We found some unique local spoils to make mom’s day extra special.
Mothers deserve more than macaroni necklaces and wax-crayon cards.
That being said, there are other things that mom’s want…
We keep on hearing that every child is different and unique, but guess what? So are moms! That flowery pink hand lotion and soap pre-packed prezzie you get from the shelf at...Read More
Don’t neglect your side piece.
Bedside tables deserve more attention from us.
A nightstand is a piece of furniture we rarely think about.
Like salt on your steak, you only really notice it when it’s not there…It does such a thankless job, and we think its time for this neglected side piece to be given some main character love. Let’s talk about what...Read More
Hurkle-durkle in your happy place!
Make your bedroom your me-zone.
Don’t get up just yet.
There is a difference between hitting snooze and turning over for that second nap, and waking up on time, but not getting up. There is a word for this…it’s called “Hurkle-Durkle” and its lovely.
Although most human beings can see the magic in this, the word originated in...Read More
Why a headboard is an excellent place to start.
Make your bedroom dreams come true
A good night’s sleep begins during the day. To truly transform your “good enough” bedroom into your “better than ever” happy place, you’ll simply have to follow our guidelines.
Let’s start at the top. (of the bed)
Beds have come a long way. No, were not doing a deep dive into...Read More
What is making my house look cheap?
Keeping up with the jones’s (or Kardashians if we are honest) has always been a social burden and often times our desperate attempts to “upgrade” our homes, come back to bite us on the bum.
Here are some of the decorating faux pas you should avoid if you want to really, sustainably up your home décor game and skip the cheap....Read More
There’s a Yiddish word for it…
“Tchotchke”
Meaning something inexpensive or frivolous. Also known as Trinkets, Bric-a-brac or simply clutter. Whatever you choose to call it, every home has some version of it.
You know what we are talking about – the decorative teaspoons on their own little mount, the Kruger National Park shot glass, the little porcelain house, or...Read More
A comprehensive guide to essential creature comforts.
It’s (finally) cooling down!
Winter is finally upon us. This was a long, hot summer in the worst sense of the word, and although many parts of the country did not get the rain it might be used to, at least the temperatures have mellowed out a bit.
There is nothing like crisp Autumn morning to get you in the...Read More