Rue faves

By now I'm sure you've all had a look at Rue's fabulous second issue, if you haven't... do so now! It's jam packed with so many beautiful interiors, great articles and gift ideas! They featured the home of Jessica Zinke which I absolutely love. It's fresh and fun with lovely bright splashes of colour and interesting fabric choices. And isn't her work space great?

Another gorgeous home featured, totally different to the first, belongs to Windsor Smith. It's more grown up and glamorous with more calm tones in blues and silvers. I love all the deep buttoned detailing. So which home appeals to you? Which space would you feel at home in? I think I'll go with the first though!

All images via Rue Holiday Nov/Dec 2010 issue

Fresh start

Welcome to another week and the end of November! Are you ready for the December craziness that's about to begin? I think this week is much needed to get organised and prepared to avoid the usual rush to get things done last minute! What have you all got planned for the end of year and the holidays? And how was your Thanksgiving?! I came across some sunflowers on the weekend, always so pretty and happy, so I've put together some yellow, turquoise and floral inspiration for you today, enjoy!

Image credits: 1, 3 & 7) by me, 2, 4, 5 & 8) Magnus Anesund, 6) Sania Pell via HomeShoppingSpy, 9) Trine Thorsen, 10) Ali Bradshaw

Floral inspiration

Some beautiful, organic ideas for decorating this season, using unusual flowers and a bit of creativity! I'd love to get a gift wrapped up like one of these below, wouldn't you?

All images via home life

A Gift Affair - Christmas love

More photos from the lovely gift fair I went to on Thursday, there was plenty of Christmas inspiration and decorations to be found, it really gets you in the festive mood! Today's the last day of A Gift Affair, so hurry on over!

Photography: by me

A Gift Affair

Happy Friday friends! It's another beautiful day here in Cape Town and I'm looking forward to just a half day of work and then a weekend away in the countryside! We're off to Montague and Swellendam. For those of you who aren't going away this weekend and are in Cape Town, be sure to pop into A Gift Affair at Welgemeend Manor which is at Jan van Riebeeck high School in Gardens. I was there yesterday and enjoyed a lovely morning, taking in all the crafty goodness and beautiful things that were on sale. Set partly in the historic manor house and half outside under marquees in the beautiful gardens, it's a great setting. So pop in if you can! Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!

Photography: by me

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving friends! I know not all of you celebrate this day, in fact nor do I but it is a wonderful concept to embrace! So I encourage all of you to think about families, gratitude, tradition and the more simple things in life. Wishing all of you very special Thursday and a lovely, relaxing, festive holiday to those of you celebrating!

Image credits: 1) Georgianna Lane, 2) Martha Stewart, 3, 4 &9 ) design*sponge, 5) 100 Layer Cake, 6, 7, 10 & 11) Anna Williams, 8) Martha Stewart  

Hadeda

It's been ages since I did my last post on Hadeda here and thought it was high time for an update! They sell the most colouful and fun pieces from Central and South America. Hadeda also has a gorgeous range of fabrics that they are currently stocking, they have some amazing new designs, it's hard to choose a favourite! So pop in when you get a chance, Hadeda is definitely a great stop for some Christmas shopping!

Hadeda, 3 Wandel Street, Dunkley Square, Gardens

Tel: + 27 21 465 8620

Photography: by me