Home Renovation 101: Seeing the potential in a home
I have a bit of experience when it comes to home renovation. As much as I aspire to one day move into an entirely newly built house, the older homes in need of a little imagination have always gotten my attention. I enjoy walking into a space that is unloved and underused, and seeing what […]
Interior Design: House Bruwer, Paarl
Take a sneak peek into a very personal renovation project! I am chronicling the entire process in a separate series of posts, but without going into too much detail, here are some pictures. AFTER In this case, I believe it is better to show you the after pictures first. A lofty open-plan kitchen, dining room […]
Interior Design: West Coast Holiday Apartments
Before… These small, neglected apartments were ideally situated on a hill overlooking the St Helena Bay coastline. The location was no doubt the biggest drawing card for the new owner. Each of the 4 units has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living and dining area. A small patio makes the most of the […]
DIY Pot Rest with a Tile Stamp
I received the beautifully hand-painted pot rest featured above from my sister after a trip to Turkey. The delicate patterns inspired me to start playing around. And for those of you who have been visiting us for a while, you’ll know that I absolutely LOVE stamps. I have stamped walls, floors, a staircase, and even […]
The Easiest Wallpaper Installation DIY EVER!
I love wallpaper. It has the ability to completely change the look of a room with fairly little effort. But installation can be quite messy since you need to apply the wallpaper paste to the back of the paper and let it soak for a bit before applying. So, when my Photowall wallpaper arrived and […]
Make Gigantic Garden Dominoes in 7 Simple Steps
This latest project for Ideas Magazine is a treat for mom or dad! Capitalise on game-time with garden dominoes! Make more memories with family and friends with a game for all ages. Get the kids to help make the colourful dots of these fun-size dominoes. So, whether it’s for Mother’s day or Father’s day have […]
Feast On Bunny Buns & Nutriseed NuMe Bread: The Guilt-Free Way
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 brownies, cake muffins and bread (all low-carb, gluten- and sugar-free)! Recently, I had a chance to try the Nutriseed NuMe bread and bread roll premixes, […]
How to Make a Faux Kokedama: The Indoor Garden Delight
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 created a hanging kokedama for an indoor or outdoor garden. We’ll show you how you can easily make your own faux kokedama with some plants […]
5 Steps To A Bargain Boost With A Mirror Makeover DIY
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 interior. You only need your DIY goggles to see their potential, which is how I started my mirror makeover DIY. Granny B’s sponsored some of […]
How to Make a Lightweight Picnic Blanket with a Gingham Check
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 hike. So, naturally, a compact, fuss-free and lightweight picnic blanket is the ultimate outdoor must-have! The pretty little picnic blanket that we made for LivingSpace […]