Are you tired to giving the same Woolies baby-gros to your friends and family with newborns? Make sure you check out the beautiful items offered by Flower Child. Each item is handmade locally in the Garden Route, and only the best quality organic cotton is used. Sue is a long-time family friend, and I can…
On Monday I finally got the chance to pop in to Vamp Furniture in Woodstock. I’ve been meaning to go for ages, but I’ve been putting off going in on Saturdays (my shopping day) because it’s right across from the Old Biscuit Mill. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Biscuit Mill, but to go…
Time for a step-by-step DIY! I did a post last week about upcycling old doilies, so here’s my take on how you can give them a new lease on life. (Disclaimer: I’m super aware of writing “bowels” instead of “bowls” by mistake. So there, now it’s out of the way.) 1. Gather your supplies. 2.…
Now there’s a blog title I never thought I’d write, but this is an ode to a doily. Yes, we all have them, passed down from our granny or an eccentric great aunt. Generally the doily brings to mind old ladies and mothballs, but recently they have been revived in the form of various upcycle…
I often see beautiful vintage teacups at secondhand shops and markets (like the Milnerton Market). They can be so pretty and versatile, take a look at all the things they can be used for! Put some fresh flowers in them to spruce up a tea party table, or place a candle in each one (you…