AI as a Homemaking tool
Using AI as a Homemaking tool Can AI finetune your interior design vision? Turns out AI isn’t as scary as we thought. A couple of weeks ago we thought we would have fun by asking Meta AI to create different dinner party menus. At first, we were sceptical, but it turned out to be a fun, informative and efficient way of consolidating your thoughts and letting...Read More
Responsible Décor Choices.
Show kindness in your décor choices. Forget about a vegan kitchen? What about a vegan living room! What does “vegan” mean and why does it matter? The short, non-scientific definition of a vegan is someone who does not partake in any animal products. Yes, we mean meat, eggs, and dairy, but what many people don’t know is that this extends to other animal...Read More
Locally Sourced Décor
Natural luxury with animal accents. Locally sourced décor to bring a touch of wilderness to your home. More than just a trophy. South Africans aren’t new to the use of animal hides and horns in our homes and accessories. We love our sheepskin slippers, our vellie’s and our Umqhele. Hunting trophies and animal hide rugs are staples in many a Mzansi home. It’s time...Read More
What is “feminine” and “masculine” Design
Get in touch with your feminine side What exactly is “feminine” and “masculine” design? The internet is full of discussion, quizzes and checklists about finding your own aesthetic. We have even ventured into this trend a couple of times, but we have never discussed the Masculine vs Feminine design style. Is this a gender-based design style? Let’s get one thing...Read More
The Lemon Litchi by IV Way
Local made lovely the Lemon Litchi by IV way Company profile: Lemon Litchi by IV We met up with Lemon Litchi by IV at the Homemakers Fair. Here is what we spoke about… What exactly is Litchi Lemon by IV? “We are a fun and bespoke lifestyle brand that has art and design at its heart. As fabric designers, we create unique printed fabrics and decor that elevate...Read More
Game Room Ideas
Game Room Ideas Take game night to the next level With the days getting colder, it is time to plan your winter pass times. Everyone likes a good game. What could be more luxurious than your very own playroom? A private space where you can live out your wildest (gaming) dreams in the comfort of your own home. The elements of a great playroom…(Or should we...Read More
What is Mocha Mousse?
What is mocha mousse? Who is Pantone and why should we trust them? Every year, Pantone, the colour people, predict a colour of the year. Pantone is an international company who specialize in creating colour standards for brands and designers. Their name is derived from two words, “pan” meaning “all” and “tone” referring to the whole spectrum of colours, thus, they...Read More
Find Yourself by Finding Your Aesthetic
Find yourself by finding your aesthetic Get to know yourself Finding your aesthetic is a way to find your voice. Does the thought of speaking up fill you with dread? Does the idea of introducing yourself to strangers leave you cold? Do you hate those “Say your name and tell us about yourself” icebreakers? We get you! We don’t like it either. Let your home do...Read More
Bring the Holidays Home
Extend those glorious holiday vibes Bring the holidays home… The holiday shouldn’t end just because you’re home. Don’t throw the happy holiday vibes out with the wet beach towels and sun hats. We can all agree that it has been about 1000 years since the 1st of January. By now you are probably swamped with new projects and other unavoidable things like school...Read More