Give Your Décor Your Stamp of Approval
Custom printed fabrics are the newest trend in soft furnishings. Blow the budget If budget is not a concern and resources are infinite, what is more luxurious than having a bespoke house? A serene place to call home that has been crafted to suit your every need. We have drooled over bespoke furnishings and home design elements, so now we get to the fun one. A...Read More
LED Sunrise – Bespoke lighting to brighten your day.
Rise and shine baby! Story time: I have difficulty sleeping. Always have. In fact, I have never slept through the night. From my first evening on this earth, (my mom revels in telling people) Night-time was my go-time. This is probably why I have no younger siblings. I think I broke my parents… As I grew older, I got used to this, and I have many little hacks and...Read More
Create a Beautiful Home on a Budget: Expert Advice from Deborah Tilbrook
Decorating your home on a budget can be a challenge, but with the right planning and approach, it is possible to create a beautiful space that is both practical and affordable. This is exactly what Interior Designer Deborah Tilbrook achieved when she furnished and decorated a 3-bedroom showhouse for Lalela Estate on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast with a budget of only...Read More
Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair 2023
A Spectacular Weekend of Home Solutions and Inspiration HOMEMAKERS Fair, South Africa’s beloved home improvement event, was held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this past weekend (24 – 26 March 2023). With more than 300 exhibitors showcasing everything from preserves to pillows, the fair provided homeowners with an abundance of home solutions and inspiration. For...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
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
The new nostalgia is naughty AND nice
Decorate like your granny and join the embroidery and ceramic art revolution A stitch in time… The art of embroidery has a long history reaching back to some of the very first creations of ancient humans. Bone needles and threads have been used for thousands of years to adorn all manner of fabrics. Our ancestors used it to express their creativity, give an item...Read More
Bamboo – Green as advertised, or just a fad?
Bamboo is being touted as the new green fix. Is it worth the hype? Bamboo is a versatile and exceptionally strong natural material with a higher tensile strength than steel! Everything from clothing to toothbrushes and kitchen utensils are now made from bamboo as a “sustainable” alternative to conventional wood, plastic and textiles. Why is bamboo so green?...Read More
Spend your money on what matters
Use these tips to save on your festive décor and use your extra cash for something worthwhile. An apple a day Basic table décor with fruit ticks all the boxes for budget décor. Use a plain coloured tablecloth or runner and arrange red and green apples or other red fruit like cherries and green pears along the centre of the table. Add a couple of dark green leaves...Read More