Happy Friday!

Happy Friday dear readers and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!  Here's to a woman who deserves nothing less than love and respect from friends and family. Here's to a mother second to none and here's to my favorite! xoxo

Here's to my mom that looks like my sister!!

Jo'burg has turned on the cold it seems and I am looking forward to a warm, cosy and snug weekend! Tonight its dinner at a friend's house, always good to start the weekend like that and so far tomorrow is still FREE! No plans! I cannot remember when last we had a weekend like this -  I am soooooooooo excited! 

May you have a great weekend and may you keep warm and comfortable wherever you may be.

 

A few good reads for the weekend and my Friday Favorites include:

Loving the hair and nail inspirations from here.

Ever thought what it would feel like to live in a dolls' house? Check out this tiny Victorian cottage here.

Trending: Christie's becomes the go to haute charity shop, read about it here.

Ever thought about what the Starbucks logo looked like from behind?

View some AMAZING cake designs here. 

On the topic of cakes... how cute is this little cupcake?

From here

 Have a good weekend all!

Dear Weekend

Exactly what I would write too!! From here

Headgear for the horses

While most of us here in South Africa were still recovering from the April Madness, celebs and socialites in the US attended the 2012 Kentucky Derby this past weekend. I love the horses! Not really the racing itself, more the dressing-up and the headgear!!

Here are a few shots of the event.

How lovely is Ginnifer Goodwin in plain reds; from here

Not too bad Ashton! From here

Quite big, but I'm loving it! From here

Fabulous Floral, from here

Elegant in Black and white; from here

All feathered-up, from here

Loved their look! Go Ashley and Pete Wentz; from here

Lovely shot! From here

Have a lovely week dear readers!

DIY Thursday_ Style me up

As mentioned earlier we will be celebrating my sister's wedding this weekend! Whooooop!!

The husband and I will be traveling to beautiful Stellenbosch tonight and I am eagerly trying to lock down on all that needed to be done this week so that I can enjoy a few days off.

As I am one of the bridesmaids for this weekend's affair a fair bit of organising also went into our dresses, shoes and accessories, but we are yet to decide exactly what we will do with our hair... so in spirit of this conversation (to be continued through DIY experimentation) I am compiling today's post.

Here are some great DIY hair tutorials that I found on the web, I will let you know if we decide to try any of these:

From here

I really like this side bun!

From here

Alternatively we can always just go to Pinterest for some inspiration - although I do not have my own Pinterest boards anymore doesn't mean I do not still use it for inspiration...

Hello Weekend!

For an early taste of the weekend we went out for a lovely birthday  dinner to Voodoo Lilly Cafe, Illovo, last night - what a great restaurant! The food was amazing, a definite spot worth visiting if you are in the Jo'burg surrounds!

From here

So what do you have planned for this weekend? April is known to be one of the busiest months of the year and as it is a hot month for weddings I am happy to report this will be the only weekend this month that we do not have a wedding to attend - we are off to the farm YAY!! 

Next weekend however, I will be walking down the isle as my dear sister's bridesmaid... happiness that the day is almost here!

Wishing you a happy, warm and fun weekend! Always remember:

From here

Fabulous Friday!

Happy Friday dear readers!

Wishing you a fabulous Friday and a great weekend!

 Something to ponder about:

From here

My Friday Favorites include:

Do you need some help to keep your life and your house organised? Life on Paper helps you to achieve this.

Its Avo season and for some yummy Avocado recipes look at Punch Fork.
To look at some amazing nature photography, view Adam Burton Photography.

Next week I am looking forward to my last week of work before my new adventure starts.

Hello lovelies. So its FRIDAY....whoopdidooo!

What are you up to this weekend? I am looking forward to a performance by our local prima-donna, singer, songwriter and entertainer, Nataniël tomorrow night and as he never fails to amuse I am very excited!

Otherwise it will probably be me and my computer dreaming up my soon to be reality of having my own business.

My Friday Favorites include:

For some GREAT recipe inspirations look at Babara Schieving's Pinterest Boards

Momentary Bliss - a beautiful photograph!

For some French inspiration and to get the French look for your bedroom; see here

For some Sunny, yellow accessories, see here

This week's worded inspiration:

So true!! From here

Have a lovely weekend dear readers!

Happy weekend

And then it was Friday - YAY!!

 

My, but has this week flown! What are you up to this weekend? I have yet another busy few days ahead of me and I am looking forward to spending some time with friends and family!

The highlight of the weekend will probably be watching Phantom of the Opera tomorrow night, the show has been getting great reviews so I am very excited!

My finds of the week include:

These amazing paintings by Marta Penter

Viewing Pablo Picasso's work through photos of light!

Taking the concept of a vertical garden much further - a great architectural project!

A healthy brownie that tastes amazing? Perhaps worth trying it out?

Quote of the week:

From here

 

I am wishing you a happy weekend dear readers!

xoxo

Hello little face!

What a wonderful weekend! There is nothing like family love!

And as promised last week - the highlight of my weekend - little Paul Roux... everyone's super cute favorite (and only) little nephew.

And the little man has started to crawl!! Sooooo cute!

Weekend loving

Yay for the weekend! I am exhausted and ready for a relaxed one!!

So what are your plans for this weekend? 

I am off to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday and it is going to be a weekend-long family affair...not as relaxed as I would've preferred it, but it will be nice to see family and friends from far! The highlight for me is that little Paul Roux will also be attending the celebrations... whoop! The little man is growing up so fast!

If I could choose what and where I would be this weekend, I think this image captures exactly what I am in the mood for:

Perhaps next weekend.

Here are some of my picks of the week:

For some colourful men's fashion inspiration see the latest Orley Lookbook.

For some great inspiration, feel-good reads and quirky quotes and ideas spend some time on my friend and fellow blogger, Bailey's blog

When you are feeling a bit under the weather this is a nice quote to remember!

 Check out some modern one-of-a-kind shoes crafted by T&F Slack Shoemakers in London!

Have a lovely weekend dear readers and happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!

Happy weekend dear readers! I have a big weekend ahead of me as I am hosting a Valentines Ball in aid of a charity for a local children's home. With romance in the air and a great location, I am sure this will be a remarkable formal affair.

As you can image I am running around today trying to tie all loose ends and making sure that tomorrow will run smoothly. Hold thumbs! I will post more on this event on Monday.

For now I am leaving you with my quote of the week:

Have a lovely weekend dear readers!

Fabulous Friday

So yet another week is coming to an end and we can tick off the first month of the year. Wow, I don't think I saw January properly!

So what are you up to this weekend? I am spending the weekend home alone as the husband is off to Cape Town until Wednesday. 

I will probably spend a few hours in front of my trusty friend the computer and also aim to make headway in my latest DIY project, my wall gallery, this is where I am at now:

I've painted all my old frames white in order to create unity.

Other great finds of the week include:

Do you have an image that you want to use as your colour palette inspiration? Look at this great tool - Color Palette Generator

A five year old analyzing some of the top brands' logos.

In the mood for cooking? Browse through my Pinterest Board_ Thinking about food, lovely food for some great weekend inspiration.

Look at this Crazy painting, it might change the way you perceive the art of painting.

Have a lovely weekend read readers. xox

A night out in Newtown

What a lovely weekend! We started our weekend with an amazing underground dinner at the Turbine Hall in Newtown, the newly established cultural hub of Johannesburg, to celebrate the lovely Carina's birthday. 

Here are some pics of the evening but for those of you that have not been to this venue it is an outing I can definitely recommend! What a spoil!

The converted power station still stands proud as an integral part of Johannesburg's industrial and a architectural history.

 

 Don't even get me started on the amazing food!!

Risotto with baby leek,  forest mushrooms and grilled Artichokes

 

Slow roasted lamb shank with sherry and thyme.

Berries, chocolates, cherries and champagne!

Here is a great video by Tyme Photography that captures the essence of the Underground Dinner perfectly!

 

Thanks to Carina for organising such a wonderful night out!

Also a special thanks to Suzie for the images used in this blog post today!

Happy Friday!

As I sit facing the first Friday of my 2012 working year - Friday the 13th - I consider all the plans and excitement of many weekends to come. This weekend we are off to the game-farm! Yippee I cannot wait - my previous post Bushveld Day dreams refers to what I am expecting for this weekend and I am super excited.

From Pinterest

What are your plans for the weekend? My Friday Favorites include:

What happens when you give thousands of stickers to thousands of kids - an AWESOME Colossal Art Design project.

The best street art of 2011

Wondering which camera is best suited for you? Here is a breakdown of the world's leaders in Compact Camera.

Awesome Idea - make your own Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub.

Thinking about the versatility of a scarf.

Have a wonderful day dear reader and may you not fall under the wrath of Friday the 13th! xoxo

Happy Weekend!

Have a wonderful weekend dear readers!

Quote of the week:

From here

Happy Friday!

Whoop-didoo, its the weekend baby!

What do you have planned for the weekend? Mine will be relatively quiet apart from spending time with the husband and seeing some friends and family visiting from Cape Town.

Finds of the week include:

Its your life.

Seeing that Johannesburg is experiencing some extreme heat at the moment these lovely Rainy Day images might cool you down.

For some lovely jewelry inspiration look at these ring designs.

Thinking of traveling and prefer the smaller, non-touristy places? Have a look at these 66 beautiful small cities and towns in Europe.

For some Art Inspired Outfits browse through here, I think they put together some lovely collections and sets.

For some BEAUTIFUL home inspiration look at this restored guest house in Provence, South of France.

Quote of the week and some inspiration to live by:

Have a lovely weekend dear readers xox

Fabulous Friday

Its one of those days where I woke up with a smile on my face and I don't think it will be too easy to wipe it off. The fact that it is Friday and I have a very exciting weekend ahead of me definitely fuels my good mood!

What are you doing this weekend? I am kick starting my weekend at the Johannesburg WineX tonight. Tomorrow I am going for breakfast to celebrate a special friend's birthday at Burnside's Restaurant and then I hop on a bus with 12 friends on route to the Kings of Leon show - Yay! Sunday we will finish this fun filled weekend with a loooong, lazy Sunday lunch to celebrate another special lady's birthday at Koi in Rosebank.

So there you have it, I have a busy and eventful weekend ahead of me! But as one should live for today and not worry too much about tomorrow I am wishing you a Fabulous Friday!

For those of you in search of some inspiration and eye candy, my pick of the week box includes the following:

The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom and the streets are purple all around us, my friend and fellow blogger Tshepo has captured this so beautifully here.

Check out a snippet of the new Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Collection.

Is city life draining you and do you feel too far away from nature? Perhaps this video will make you feel more intouch with nature's amazing wonders.  

How cool is this Fish tank Phone Booth.

Have an amazing, wonderful weekend dear readers! xox

(Source: ladydania)

2 Weekends rolled into one

So its been a week since my last post and all I can say is that I have had the most amazing week! Tossed around in a whirlwind of travels - between Jo'burg, Cape Town and Nairobi, Kenya - amongst various cultures and traditions, and yet today I quite comfortably slid right back into my normal day at the office. Like I never left.

I promise to share some visuals on my travels next week, but for today I'm only doing a quick post to say hello and to wish you all a happy weekend! 

What are you up to this weekend? I am looking forward to finally go to the neighbourgoodsmarket, celebrating a friend's birthday, visiting my ouma (grandmother) and to spending time at my home and in my garden.

Wishing you all a happy and sunny weekend! xoxo

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Happy Weekend!

Wow, I cannot believe this week is coming to a close already! It feels like the last weekend has only just come to an end! I have another quick visit to the family in the Cape to look forward to, a lovely Wellington wedding and then on Monday a trip to Kenya awaits and even if this trip will be for work I am sure the break will feel a bit like a holiday.

Good finds for the week includes the following:

Straight to the heart; I've fallen in love with these amazing heart prints and artworks by Sarah & Bendric.

Ever wondered what English sounds like to foreigner? Look at this video that captures this in a bizarre manner.

Traditional on the one side, contemporary on the other: Villa Rotunda in the Netherlands... I could live here!

For some nice, local talent have a look at Foss Furniture.

For those keen for a weekend cooking adventure look at PunchFork for some amazing, yummy treats.

Quote of the week:

Wishing you all a happy weekend filled with more laughs than tears, more sunshine than rain and more chocolate sweets than sour disappointment!

A weekend affair in Cradock

As mentioned yesterday I spent the past (extended) weekend in Cradock, a small town in the Eastern Cape. The main reason for this trip was because the husband was participating in the Fish River Canoe Marathon and it had nothing to do with it being my birthday...but WOW was I pleasantly surprised!

This small little town came alive with thousands of people traveling from all over South Africa and was ready and waiting when the numbers descended on it. We were fortunate enough to stay in a very nice guesthouse De Oude Pastorie - here we were greeted by a friendly host and excellent service.

Here are some photos of the weekend:

The Dutch Reformed Church in Cradock

Local Business Men displaying their goods

The beautiful street facades left me in awe!

The boys; all smiles after the race.

Jacobus getting his hair cut at a local salon

Driving home - my view of the beautiful Karoo (Boats on the car roof)

These are just a few snapshots of a very eventfull weekend and all I can say is:  

Cradock we'll see you in a year!