The Journey of the Tiny Hero Home
The story of four friends taking on a big journey of a rather small proportion! Rent, bonds and unsustainable lifestyles – this is what friends Jaydon Meidlinger, Dita Schoeman, Marisa Visicale and Carla Cronje are seeking to leave behind by building their own tiny homes. Homemakers visited Marisa as she was preparing the Tiny Hero Home for the journey from Johannesburg to a farm...Read More
Keep Calm, It’s School Holidays
The school holidays are finally here! We understand that you may be running low on new ideas so here are five activities to encourage the kids to get outside before Winter starts! Take a Hike We are more than spoilt for choice when it comes to natural beauty across South Africa. Do a quick search for the closest nature reserve, park or botanical garden; pack a backpack with water,...Read More
Make a Bathroom Bench
A beautiful bathroom bench with hidden storage for bathtub toys. Storage is key for every bathroom, especially for those wet kid’s toys. This very beautiful and functional bathroom bench has hidden storage for all those items lying around the bathroom. Cutting List (4) “A” Side Rail, 7/8″ thick X 2 1/2″ wide X 7″ long (4) “B” Front...Read More
5 Architectural Hot Spots in South Africa
As a family, we love to travel around South Africa. Not only to visit our beautiful natural wonders but also some pretty cool architectural masterpieces. As an architect in South Africa, I appreciate our unique environment in the creation of the masterpieces that are well worth a visit. Here are a few of my favourite architectural hot spots in South Africa. Bosjes Kapel by Adam Letch...Read More
Water Tanks 101
If you are serious about sustainability then you most probably already have a water tank. If not, then we are here to convince you why getting one set up in your home is vital for the general good and for saving water. Water tanks are large containers that store water. Through a set of pipes, the water is delivered to wherever it is needed. This stored water can be used in a lot of...Read More
Food Selfie Queen Christy Strever
Photographer and Creative, Christy Strever has been making Instagram more fun with her “food selfies” since 2017. She’s been covered in everything from spaghetti to sprinkles, all in the name of creating uplifting, vibrant portraits from items from her pantry, earning herself the title of “Food Selfie Queen” by her ever-growing following (that includes world-renowned Chef, Gordon...Read More
