Easter has become synonymous with bountiful family feasts, which makes it super tricky to keep track of healthy eating. But, no more! Thanks to Nutriseed we can have decadent chocolate ...

Kokedama hanging plants are all the rage now, but they can be quite pricey. Luckily, the LivingSpace Mag asked us to create a project for their summer addition. So, we ...

We tend to buy new decor when a room starts to feel a tad bland, yet, our homes have more than one or two pieces that can spruce up an ...

This month has been filled with warm weather, floating drinks and many happy picnic days. A comfy resting spot is a must for me, even when I go for a ...

This post was originally published in March 2018. This baked chocolate cheesecake topped my list of cheesecakes this year. I’ve had a bit of an experiment going recently… I’ve tried ...

Keep your favourite treats afloat while you enjoy the last bit of warm weather in the water. This adorable DIY floating tray is super handy when you’re bobbing around the ...

Here are our top most useful DIY ideas for summer fun! Make a plant paradise, pool drinks that stay afloat and get braai tips that work!

This wildly wonderful walnut rosewater cake is so packed full of flavour that it will bring tears of your joy to your loved one’s eyes! This tasty cake easy to ...

Cosy up for a special treat or get friends together for a lazy dinner under a gorgeous flower chandelier! This is the most beautiful and worthwhile thing you have to ...

Make healthy rainbow trout with plum salsa in under 20 minutes! This healthy dinner recipe is pretty in pink and super quick to do.

Do you have a run-down and tattered sofa hidden away somewhere? Germarie had one just like it. The sofa stood in her grandfather’s study when she was a little girl, ...

When it comes to storage, sometimes we all need a little interior help. Whether it’s kids paraphernalia or patio accessories, at one point they all need somewhere to stay organised ...

Every day we have the opportunity to try and make something new. So, wy not with a cookie recipe? We love cookies here at Homeology and I’ve been in love with ...

This post was originally published in October 2016. Have you ever been relaxing in the pool, so nice and cool, but then realised that you drink is “way over there”? ...

Health foodies rejoice, we’ve got great news! Now, a gluten-free Christmas cake can be deliciously decadent and sugar-free too! When NutriSeed asked us to try out their not-so-naughty alternative dessert, ...

This year we’re trying something different. Instead of big gift ideas, we’re adding small touches to make festive family get-togethers a little more special. DIY sun print napkins make a ...

Mid-December is when shopping mania sets in. Frantic shoppers dash through stores in search of this year’s special gift. But, why put yourself through the trauma? An easy DIY Christmas ...

Every space, big or small, has the potential to be something magical. And when Dulux launched their colour of 2019, Crème Brulee, and asked us to create said magic, we ...

Nothing smells like Christmas as citrus, cinnamon, cloves and star anise. I know that these warming spices seem out of place when we celebrate Christmas in a warm country like ...

Ideas Magazine asked us if we could make something pretty for their Handmade Christmas edition, and so I scoured my Pinterest pages for ideas. I saw this gorgeous little floral ...

Coming up with an original and alternative Christmas tree every festive season has become quite challenging! I have done cookies, clay, feathery birds, shells and bows – anything to not ...

Sticky, sweet, salty, tasty goodness is all I ask for in a braai. And today, I had it all! I decided to treat myself and my partner (to his distress) ...

Shake things up with a spray paint upcycle! When it comes to giving pre-loved items new life, paint is one of our go-tos and spray cans are DIY heaven. So, ...

More than once in my life, I have found myself in the situation where it took so long to prepare a special meal for guests that I don’t have enough ...

Anywhere you stay, from a rental to a permanent home; your clothes will need a mini home too. Some places don’t have built-in cupboards but do not fret, we’ve got ...

We travelled through South East Asia 10 years ago and did a few cooking classes along the way. We learned to make this banana leaf wrapped fish dish in Vietnam, ...

We love upcycling, especially if that means we can reuse what we own! Germarie had a wooden serving bowl, but it needed a little something. Once we saw this beachy ...

We all want to live happier, healthier lives, but sometimes there isn’t enough time to eat a banana, is there? Well, that’s what happens in my life. So, like many ...

This post was originally published in November 2016. The heat has truly arrived and we spend so much more time outside now. Even my office has moved outside – I ...

To fit in with October’s tropical trend, Germarie asked me to bake something equally tropical.  So I did a little research and, combining ideas from a few recipes, this Tropical ...

When Ideas Magazine asked me if I could make a baby gym that could grow into something else, this clever little frame was born. It will grow with your little ones ...

At first, I thought that cauliflower and cake should never be used in the same sentence. But this delicious dish is something that you have to try! Filled with veggie ...

Since Spring is in full swing, I thought of making something for a lazy warm weekend. However, it doesn’t look like the weather’s letting up! So, while it’s still feeling ...

You know those evenings when you realise that you forgot to take something out of the freezer to cook for supper, and then you remember that the microwave is broken ...

It’s finally here – the playroom we’ve been tweaking over this past month. Thanks to Builders Warehouse we made a couple of handy additions to the playroom all by ourselves! ...

Wallpaper is not that big in South Africa, so when I first moved to England and saw it installed everywhere, I fell in love! Back home, however, supply and demand ...

I’ve had an obsession with crème brulee since the first mouthful. The creaminess, the sweetness and the crunch! But now, all the creaminess and sugary goodness leaves me feeling not ...

Doormats don’t have to be boring. I believe that a doormat is essentially the first glimpse a guest will have of your home. So, why not make it as inviting ...

Every year when the rainy season arrives in the Cape, my garden is flooded with beautiful nasturtiums or kappertjies. I remember sucking on the flowers as a child to get ...

This month, we’re taking inspiration to the next level! We are remaking a few of our favourite things from our favourite stores, and Anthropologie is top of our list! This ...

We were doing some research on ways to display plants in your home, and when I saw some beautiful clay planters, I knew that I had to make something like ...

I have always been fond of rice, but when we moved to Asia, it pushed me over the edge! The rice aisle in any supermarket in Hong Kong look like ...

It’s funny how past trends pop up like unexpected guests, sometimes welcome and at other times not so welcome. Fringing is one such past treasure, and mind you, a very, ...

Have you ever fell in love with a piece of fabric but didn’t think you’d have a use for it? That’s how I felt when I saw this particular shower ...

Winter in the Boland brings with it two of my favourite things: arum lilies and waterblommetjies. The street vendors stand on the side of the road with arms full of ...

We’ve come to love two things: smart storage and our projects for Continental Window Fashions. So, it makes complete sense that this lovely little hanging shelf was destined for creation! ...

It’s been said many a time: there’s something indescribably comforting about a warm baked pudding during winter.  So that’s exactly what I’m bringing you this month, but not any old ...

I know – that’s not something you see every day! But when Continental Window Fashions asked me to make something with finials, I immediately thought that the cute shape of ...

Many years ago, my sister gave me this utterly awesome soup recipe book by the New Covent Garden Food Company. When we lived in the UK, I loved their warming ...

Ideas Magazine asked me to make this headboard for their gorgeous July/August issue, and when you get the chance to make something beautiful, you have to grab the opportunity! This ...

Something about the cold weather makes me want to stuff my face with super spicy food. Luckily, Mexico was our food destination for the week. Which meant that spicy, hot ...

I have had a soft spot for French table linen for a few years but somehow a tablecloth has never found its way to me. My dining room table was ...

I try to keep the menu light on a Friday night with things like burgers and pizza, but sometimes I get a bit over-excited, and I try something new! Pigs ...

Potjiekos is a South African national treasure. When you think about it, potjiekos is really just a stew that’s been made on an open fire. There are a few essentials ...

This post was first published in May 2016. Something I’ve struggled to find is decent coasters for mugs or glasses (without spending a fortune). There are lots of standard options ...

I’ll be honest: I didn’t know that something like a savoury cheesecake even existed! But when I received a link to this recipe earlier this week, I knew that I ...

In an attempt to try and up our culinary craftiness while eating healthy, we’ve been keeping to themed menus for the past few weeks. Each week we select a different ...

This post was first published in March 2015. Everyone has some old crockery that they don’t like. It might be something that you got as a gift (those quintessential horrid ...

This post was first published in July 2014. I have very fond memories of my fibre art class in high school and all the amazing textile-related techniques I was taught ...

I have a deep appreciation for something beautiful, and this month’s Frangipani Fruit Rose Tart is just that… something absolutely gorgeous!  Though time-consuming, these hand-rolled fruit roses aren’t that difficult once ...

I never throw away cut-offs and wood scraps! They have a special place in my small backyard, where they often prove to be little treasure troves of pain, especially when ...

This TV stand upcycle has been such an awesome project, that I’ve decided to revisit it! It is now nearly three years since I’ve done this project, and this TV ...

It could be the season, but I am obsessed with everything pumpkin at the moment: pumpkin fritters, pumpkin soup and delicious pumpkin curry have been regular features in our home. ...

This pretty little DIY terrarium has to be one of my favourite projects for Ideas Magazine! Give your houseplants pride of place with this functional statement piece. You can repurpose a collection ...

We all have our favourite recipes – the ones we know will never fail us.  Today’s recipe is one such staple: my Ultimate Go-To Chocolate Cake.  This recipe has been ...

This month, Germarie asked me to make a trifle that went with her theme of playful things that are a little bit out of the box, a little bit different, ...

I love well-designed, beautiful, and unique products. So, when my friend sent me an image of a gorgeous lampshade and asked me if I could make one for her, I ...

Can you really put delicious and carb-conscious in the same sentence? According to Nutriseed NuMe, their Not-So-Naughty Chocolate & Pecan Nut Muffin premix and Chocolate & Pecan Brownie premix are just that. ...

When Ed O’Riley and his wife, Joanne bought their Plumstead just over 2 years ago, they set about renovating the 60-year old property bit by bit. The kitchen and bathroom were ...

There are 3 traditions that I LOVE about Easter: hot cross buns, curried fish, and the start of the rainy season in the Cape. While we are praying for the ...

The IDEAS-team asked me to make this pretty folding screen for their March/April edition (it’s their 1st birthday edition, so if you haven’t yet got your hands on one, do it ...

I love beetroot, and when it comes to creating a colourful, savoury dish, beetroot has to be one of the ideal ingredients! I wanted to create a beetroot tart, but ...

I was recently treated to dinner at Souk in Long Street in Cape Town. It’s a decadently decorated gastropub that offers a simple tapas menu, but the food is interesting, ...

Let’s face it; framing is super expensive! And while a gorgeous frame definitely adds to the effect an artwork has, it can be a costly exercise. Here’s how I took a ...

You know those days when you a) can’t be bothered to cook and b) the kids are running around screaming and c) you just want to sit down and have ...

I am in the process of updating the playroom, mainly because my music teacher mom-in-law gave me a piano for Christmas! I LOVED playing piano as a child and would ...

My wonderful husband is an awesome cook. So much so, that I have tried to convince him to take over kitchen duties on a regular basis. But while I am ...

Those who are regulars here will know that I have a firm belief that you can transform any room with some paint. It is the most cost-effective way to give ...

I’m no expert when it comes to baking cookies… in fact, I think I’ve only ever tried them once before.  But I’ve acquired so many lovely cookie cutters over the ...

You know the lovely long summer holiday you’ve been looking forward to for ages?  Well, don’t look now, but it’s all over!  Is it just me, or does it feel ...

Every January, Joey and I give up something. It started as a detox plan 13 years ago, initially only with alcohol, and has slowly grown into an elaborate restart to the ...

This post was first published in March 2014. I have done so many posts about the virtues of a tent, and I have even made a tent for my nephews ...

I love Christmas.  Like LOVE Christmas.  And I’m definitely a “more is more” kind of girl when it comes to Christmas decorations.  My tree often goes up mid-November and has, ...

We hosted our annual Thanksgiving lunch at the Bruwery recently, and this year, we wanted to have a South African theme. Our country is going through more turmoil than most ...

Every year, I feel that having a winter wonderland Christmas tree just doesn’t work in the sweltering African December heat, and every year I set out to create what I ...

My mom did a lot of craft projects when we were young which had a massive influence on all 4 of her girls. To this day, our hands can make, ...

I live on a farm with a rather large selection of random animals: horses, dogs, stray cats, geese and goats. And these are just the ones we know about. While ...

At our recent Thanksgiving lunch, we wanted to have a South African menu, just so that we can be thankful for our amazing country again. We planned our courses by ...

I consider myself to be more of a traditional oven-with-gas-hob kind of girl. So when LG recently gave me a Neochef® Microwave Oven with Smart Inverter Technology to try out, ...

We moved our two eldest boys into a shared bedroom a year and a half ago when their baby brother was born. At the time, I was completely preoccupied with ...

A friend recently made this deliciously rich chocolate cake when we went over for dinner and a few rounds of Mexican Trains*. Come dessert time, I decided as soon as ...

A recent abundance of lemons on the tree in my back garden prompted me to find a recipe in which I could use them.  Luckily, I didn’t have to look ...

At long last, the cottage on the farm is done! I have been working with a team of builders, contractors, handymen (and not-so-handy men) and a throng of other people ...

For our Cottage Renovation project, I wanted to have a round mirror to hang above the console table in the dining room. Our budget was seriously pushing red though, so ...

Every year we celebrate Heritage Day with a braai. In fact, National Braai Day, as its known, is a true South African way of saying that we should put our ...

As part of the cottage renovation that we’ve been working on for the last 2 months, Consol glass asked me to create something exciting using their glass products. Glass is ...

The days for warm puddings are getting fewer but my yearning for weekends spent in front of the fireplace has not yet been satisfied. While I am clinging on to ...

Some of you may have followed my bathroom renovation adventure but what you maybe didn’t know, was that the project doesn’t just stop there! We have a cottage on the farm ...

When we moved to the farm, we inherited a large number of fruit trees: pear, fig, olive, orange, lemon, cling peach and a massive wild plum orchid that was, and ...

I inherited a pretty metal tray from my Gran a few years ago. I have never actually used it, and keeping it as a tray stashed away next to the ...