Thanking you

Just wanted to say Thank You to all my readers for all your support and comments, it really makes my day! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

Photo styled by Laura Fulmine @ Sarah Kaye

Celebrations!

It's New Year's eve, wow, as I've said before, this year has flown by for me but nevertheless I'm really looking forward to 2010! I think it's going to be a great year for South Africa especially with the World Cup Soccer taking place here, can't wait! Well, for the games that is, not for the crowds and traffic!;) Have a great evening tonight wherever you are, happy celebrating!

Images via Toast

Capture the day

Beautiful wedding photography and inspiration by Meg Smith...

All images via Meg Smith Photography

Goats do roam

A great day trip from Cape Town is an outing to Fairview, a wine estate just outside Paarl. They make delicious wines, amazing goats' milk cheeses and have a lovely, relaxed restaurant. They also have wine and cheese tasting if you don't have time for a leisurely lunch!

Photos: by me

Seaside spirit

So Christmas is finally over and I'm hoping you had a lovely time with friends and family. I had a great Christmas with my family in Hermanus, which is, for those of you who don't know, a seaside town about an hour away from Cape Town. I'm quite happy to be saying goodbye to all the Christmas decor and putting it away until next year! Instead I'm now welcoming the cool calm blues of the ocean and sky and enjoying being on holiday at the sea. These photos styled by Christine Rudolph totally capture the mood, absolutely gorgeous...

Images via Christine Rudolph @ Judith Miller Inc.

Out in the country

Doesn't this look idyllic, a huge house with a rambling garden, a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. Growing herbs, painting, what a great lifestyle!

All images via The Selby

Fairytales

Lovely fairytale inspired illustration by Hide n Seek

Retro style

I adore this home which I spotted on Marie Claire Maison, it's the home of Emily Chalmers who owns the stunning shop, Caravan, in London, not surprising!

Christmas decor...

Just a few pics of our family Christmas tree, decorated by my sisters, isn't it pretty?!

Photos: by me

Christmas wishes

Wishing you all a fabulous Christmas with your loved ones and families. Enjoy the food, scents, decorations, atmosphere and company, it only comes once a year!

Images via Toast, Livingetc and Leesa O'Reilly @ KHM

Hadeda

If you're looking for colour and inspiration, pop on over to Hadeda. It's one of my favourite shops in Cape Town. Full of gorgeous hand crafted pieces from Peru, Mexico and Guatemala, it's the perfect place for gifts and home decor for yourself, you definitely won't come home empty handed!

Hadeda, 3 Wandel Street, Dunkley Square, Cape Town

Tel: +27 21 465 8620

Photography: by me

Red glamour

I came across Hugh Stewart's portfolio the other day, it's just amazing, I especially love all these glamorous red gowns, perfect for the festive season...

Photo credits: 1, 2 3, 5 & 7) Hugh Stewart, 4) James Merrell, 6) Ngoc Minh Ngo, 8) Damian Russell

Your wishlist

So what's on your wishlist this year? These are a few gorgeous pieces chosen by a few fellow bloggers, I'm absolutely tempted, I'm sure you will be too...

1) Necklace from Ann Taylor, 2) Beaded clutch from Coast, 3) Shoes from Miss Selfridge, 4) Copenhagen Bicycle, 5) Necklace from White House Black Market, 6) Michael Kors Tote from Net-a-porter

Looks like apart from some bling, which is not surprising, stylish bicycles are clearly on your minds, a perfect way to start the New Year... putting your health and the environment first, I like it!

1) Hasselblad camera, 2) bag from Piperlime, 3) Malene Birger top from Net-a-porter, 4) Bobbin Bonnie Bicycle, 5) Boots from The Frye Company, 6) Corrigan chair from Anthropologie, 7) Max Steiner necklace from Refinery29

Thanks to Jaime, Amy, Bethany, Connie and  Brigitte