Build the treehouse of your dreams
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Every child dreams of a treehouse, even if that child is fifty years old.
There is nothing more human than climbing a tree. It is where we can be safe. It is in our DNA â climb high enough and the lion canât get you.
This primordial urge to head for the treetops never really leaves us. Anyone who has tried to keep a child...Read More
Cute ways to store your books
Books beat kindles every day!
Buying books, and reading books are two different hobbies.
If you are at all bookish you will know this. The problem with both, however, is that you still end up with more books than bookshelves. In honour of International Literacy day, celebrated on the 8th of September, we thought weâd have a chat about...Read More
DIY your way out of the August slump this year.
How to DIY a kite and wind charm to make the most of August winds
Story time:
Almost exactly a year ago, my 6-year-old looked out of the car window one afternoon on his way back from school, sighed and asked: Why is the world dying?
Now, for a bit of background, this kid once turned to me and said: Naartjies are for...Read More
Upcycle fabric, one brush stroke and a time.
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Still traumatized by the fabric painting craze of the early 2000âs?
Remember about 20 years ago when every single housewife and mom seemed to be into fabric painting? Fabric paint parties were the new Tupperware-parties and we had homes full of stiff, plasticky cushion covers and tablecloths, all stamped with potato...Read More
Why a headboard is an excellent place to start.
Make your bedroom dreams come true
A good nightâs sleep begins during the day. To truly transform your âgood enoughâ bedroom into your âbetter than everâ happy place, youâll simply have to follow our guidelines.
Letâs start at the top. (of the bed)
Beds have come a long way. No, were not doing a deep dive into...Read More
Celebrate the last days of summer with a bit of al fresco romance this Valentines Day
Not that kind of romanceâŠ
When we talk about al fresco romance your thoughts might immediately move to all kinds of racy things done in gardens, but thanks to South Africaâs very strict public decency legislation, that is NOT where this is going.
We are much more interested in all...Read More
The Future Becomes Our Reality
If you havenât heard about AI everyday for the past year and all its capabilities and uses, and are reading this now wondering what AI is, then congrats, you have finally escaped from under the rock and are in for a treat. Welcome.
If you have listened to nearly any podcast or read nearly any news articles lately, and are aware of AI,...Read More
Our Favourite Accounts for Sprucing Up Your Home
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TikTok, in all its adversity, can be a wonderful place for community and learning. Despite the notion of it being filled will silly dances and conflict, it can actually be a great place to learn – especially for finding home tips and tricks you would have never thought about doing yourself. In this article,...Read More