Summer Event Guide
Summer is in full swing and there’s still lots of time to enjoy some fun in the sun. We chatted to event planner and full-time architect, Thato Motebang for some expert advice on how to style and plan your summer event at home. Natural Surroundings When planning décor for an event, Thato uses her surroundings and experience as an architect to find inspiration and prepare a concept. “I draw...Read More
Rainwater Management
As a homeowner, rain is the blessing in disguise that feeds the soul as well as your garden. We all hope for the rainy days where you can stay at home, drink hot chocolate and watch movies the whole day. But rainwater can also be the homeowner’s worst nightmare. Imagine lying in bed, hearing the rain and waiting for the ceiling to show the water damage or the boundary wall to collapse....Read More
The Christmas Table
During a time when it feels like everything is changing, people are really embracing the normalcy of their favourite traditions, like decorating the Christmas tree, and of course my favourite – the Christmas table. Once a year, a table becomes something special and personal which I do out of love for my close family. With so much love and passion for planning this table, planning starts...Read More
All I Want for Christmas is Food
Christmas and food, they just go together. A Christmas day is not complete until the family are sitting around the table or on the couch, surrounded by crumpled wrapping paper, trying to move from a food coma while contemplating just one more tiny helping of lunch even though you know you’re probably going to be eating leftovers until January. A South African Christmas meal comes in very...Read More
Kids DIY: Handprint Christmas Wreath
Christmas is just around the corner and with the kids home, you may need some ideas to keep them busy. We adore this lovely, kids’ handprint Christmas wreath. It makes for a great decoration over the holidays and is easy enough for even your toddler to give it a go. This little wreath can also be a great gift for grandparents and teachers. Gift it to someone special before the Christmas...Read More
Freestanding Outdoor Towel Rack
Are you planning to lazily relax next to the pool…and perhaps once well-rested try DIY-ing this functional and simple Outdoor Towel Rack from Buildsomething.com? It is small enough to fit into a closet after use and of course, keeps the wet towels off the ground to air and dry quicker. Let’s build this fun project during the summer holidays. Built using redwood, it makes the perfect...Read More
Lucky Pony’s Angie Batis Durrant
Blogger, Photographer and Content Creator Angie Batis Durrant is best known for posting some of the most delicious recipes on her blog (Lucky Pony) and Instagramming incredible pictures of her food, family and home on her account @miss_luckpony. Recently, snaps of her home renovation caught our eye and we were excited to find out that Angie and her husband Shane (frontman of “Desmond and the...Read More
Quick Fixes over the Holidays
There are a handful of jobs you can tackle around the house with basic DIY skills and tools. The holidays at home will give you time to get cracking at home to create a better home for your family. Nothing beats a job well-done and these easy jobs are just perfect for quick fixes over the holidays! Replace Leaking Taps From replacing a washer to replacing a whole new tap – a...Read More
Wood Finishing Advice
Wood finishing is a pretty basic and straightforward job to attempt. Usually, you do not require any fancy tools and all the products you use can easily be found at your local hardware store. Most wood finishing jobs require prep work and some time. Wood finishing affects your wood’s appearance and how it will be protected. Look and Feel Wood is a porous material, capable of...Read More