Spring at last!

It's the first of September, how exciting! Especially for someone like me who is addicted to sunshine! So spring is here, the blossoms are out and slowly but surely people are starting to bare their wintry legs. It's a lovely day here in Cape Town but still chilly so I won't be doing that just yet. Thought I'd share a few images that shout spring to me, enjoy!

Photo: by me

Image credits: 1) photo of Marion Cotillard by Matt Jones for ELLE France via Fashion Gone Rogue, 2) Poppies for Grace tag, 3) Foxie heels, 4) Lulu Guinness clutch, 5) Anthropologie ottoman poppies top, and 6) rabbit

And last but not least, it's time to announce the winner of a beautiful pair of silver Bohemian earrings. The lucky lady is Gina Heyer, congrats! And a big thank you to Anna from SMITH Jewellery for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

Photos by me

la Petite Tarte

Feeling like a little bit of French flavour? Then make your way to la Petite Tarte and soak up some charming café atmosphere. It truly feels like you have left the busyness of the CBD behind you and entered a slower paced world where pretty china tea cups and tea are the order of the day. This quaint little eatery has delicious daily specials and sweet treats as well as friendly service so make a note to visit when next in the area.

la Petite Tarte, The Piazza, Cape Quarter, Dixon Street, De Waterkant
Tel: +27 21 425 9077

All photography: by me

Mint & rose

I discovered a gorgeous new food photography blog yesterday thanks to Tabitha Emma. Call Me Cupcake is a Swedish blog full of incredible recipes and beautifully styled photos. The photo below of Linda's macaroons got me dreaming up a whole mint and rose affair, so very pretty.

Image credits: 1) Phillip Lim bag, 2) floral dress by Twelfth Street, 3) Liberty ring, 4) Betsey Johnson heels

Ribbon pretties

Looking for bespoke corsages for your wedding guests or bridal party? Or simply a pretty brooch to liven up your bag or outfit? Look no further than Cupcake Couture. The lovely Nadia creates the most beautiful corsages with ribbon, vintage buttons and trims. Pop over here to see more corsages and to get in touch with Nadia.

All images via Cupcake Couture

A weekend at the sea

So we spent our weekend literally right at the sea! At a lovely self-catering cottage called South Winds. It's our second trip there and who would blame us, what with those sea views and the incredible setting? It's situated just past Simon's Town at Millers Point along the marine reserve. So plenty of fresh sea air, reading and relaxing was in order as I wasn't quite brave enough to try the water out. What did you all get up to and are you ready for September that's almost upon us?

All photography: by me

{Words to live by}

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Print available from Therese Sennerholt Design

Herriot Grace

I'm sure you would have heard of the lovely shop, Herriot Grace. A father and daughter team, who make the most beautiful hand-carved or hand-turned wooden bowls, spoons, and boards. Their products are made from 100% salvaged wood and each piece is unique. What I love most is the gorgeous styling and product shots, each photo is just so alluring. You can also see more over on Nikole's blog which is just as lovely.

All images from Herriot Grace

Stellenbosch day trip

Yesterday I took a day trip out to Stellenbosch with two friends and we had the best time exploring this beautiful, historic town. There are so many amazing little coffee shops, gift shops and restaurants, we had a tough time deciding where to go. After a day of walking the town flat and taking pics we were exhausted! I've decided to start a new series where I feature the 5 best places of a particular area and I'll be starting off with Stellenbosch, so stay tuned for more pics and reviews of my favourite places! In the meanwhile these are just a few of my photos to get you inspired to visit this pretty town. Have a wonderful weekend!

All photography: by me

Understated elegance

I came across this incredible home yesterday and had to feature it. I simply love the neutral palette with plenty of whites, dove greys and natural wood elements. This home has a wonderful feel to it... understated elegance and quite relaxed at the same time with just the right amount of French style. Of course the living area with that double volume space and almost endless stretch of windows is what makes it for me, so gorgeous! You can read more about the home here.

All images via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, interiors designed by Tracery Interiors

Message mug by Love Milo

Thank you to Poetry for the lovely message mug I received in my goodie bag at their Summer 2012 Preview. This sweet mug by love milo comes in a pretty box with a marker pen, ready for you to decorate and pen your favourite words or doodle to. Perfect for a gift as well!

Photography: by me

eat create decorate

If you're in Cape Town this Saturday, you'll need to get down to Woodstock and check out Eat create decorate taking place at Box Living in Sir Lowry Road. It's the launch of Box Living's September sale and they've teamed up with lots of local talents to create a unique one-day shopping experience.

You'll find hand crafted shoes from Bohème, organic chocolate tastings by CocoaFair, wine tastings by Spier, cooking demonstrations by chef Neill Anthony, top clothing labels from Signature Clothing such as Coppelia, Take Care, Good Clothing and Silverspoon as well as an exhibition of paintings by local artist, Gabrielle Raaff. It's sure to be a fantastic morning, so diarise it now!

Images via eat create decorate, Box living, Gabrielle Raaff

Missibaba studio

Last week I popped into the Missibaba studio in Woodstock and found myself instantly drawn into a world of colour and creativity. I always love seeing creative spaces, studios and the places where works of art are created. Missibaba's leather creations are definitely works of art, I found myself trying to come up with all sorts of reasons why I 'needed' one of their gorgeous bags or clutches. Sigh, that bright pink clutch with the circular disc design definitely got my heart racing! You can see more of their amazing bags on their website or etsy shop or pop into the studio and see them in real life. You won't want to leave empty handed, I assure you!

Missibaba, Unit 3, Selwyn Studios, The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
Tel: +27 21 461 1083

All photography: by me