What is your garden aesthetic?
The magic of a personalised garden. A clever person once said that if you have a garden and a library, you have all you need. While we can’t really help you with the library (luckily you have the magic of the internet), we can help you with the garden! Every flower blooms in its own time. No two people, bread loaves, sunsets or gardens can or should be the same. The...Read More
Mastering Colour and Texture in Interior Design
Tips and Trends for a Perfect Design Scheme by DIYgirls INTERIOR Interior design is an ever-evolving industry that continuously presents new trends and techniques. From modern minimalism to rustic chic, every design style requires an eye for detail, creativity, and an understanding of the latest trends. “When it comes to bespoke interior design, colour and texture...Read More
Rolling Delights
The Rise of Food Trucks and the Street Food Revolution The street food movement has been gaining traction around the world in recent years, and with it has come a rise in popularity for food trucks. These mobile kitchens offer a unique and exciting way to experience new and delicious flavours that may not be found in traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants. What...Read More
No Money To Travel … NO Problem
Find the best “backpacker’s” accommodation in South Africa Why “backpack”? Traveling on a shoestring budget internationally builds character, gives you the opportunity to get the most roam for your rands and lets you discover places you’d otherwise never visit. The same goes for traveling locally. By saving on your accommodation, you can chose a region of South...Read More
Renovations That Increase The Value Of Your Home
Renovations and remodelling is always welcomed by the homeowner. Updating your home and keeping it up to date is always a good idea, especially when selling is on the cards in the future. There are a few things that home buyers and real-estate appraisal experts love to see when they are on the lookout for new homes. From revamping kitchens to updating bathrooms – we look at what types of...Read More
Embrace your Geek
Allow yourself to love the nostalgia of Geek /ɡiːk/ noun a person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject, especially one that is technical or of specialist or niche interest. Whether the odds are ever in your favour, the wand picks the wizard, Darth is your daddy or Frodo has your axe, you deserve to live your best geeky life....Read More
Ready, Steady… Eat!
Which ready meals make the most sense? Not all ready meals are created equal. The convenience and “obvious” health benefits of ready-made meals cannot be denied. Quick, easy and at least marginally better for you than the dodgy garage pie you shamefully scarf down between traffic lights on your drive home. What constitutes a “ready meal”? For the purposes of this...Read More
Five Furniture Pieces to Last you a Lifetime
If you are going to invest in furniture, it is probably a good idea to think about it carefully. There are a few items that you will purchase in your life that will last you many, many years. We look at a few signature furniture pieces that if taken care of, could last you an entire lifetime. The great thing about these classic pieces is that they will usually fit with every revamp your...Read More
Love your leftovers
Got too much chocolate this Valentine’s day? Have you been lucky in love and received more chocolate than any one person can (or should) eat this year? Don’t worry! Here are some recipe inspirations to use up your leftover choccies. Wasting chocolate is, in our opinion, a capital crime and should be punishable by, if not exactly hard labour, then a life lived...Read More