Bring and Braai With a Twist
A Heritage Day feast without the hassle of solo hosting Potluck: From Humble Origins to Proudly South African Feasts Ah, the potluck. Few things embody the spirit of community and shared joy like a table groaning under the weight of mismatched dishes, each one telling a story about the cook behind it. But where did this idea come from, and how on earth did it become...Read More
What to bring to your Heritage Day Potluck
Put your best dish forward A Proudly South African Heritage Day Potluck Menu When it comes to food and togetherness, South Africans don’t need much convincing. Throw in Heritage Day, a table, and an excuse to swap recipes, and you’ve got the makings of an unforgettable potluck. We have a rich foody heritage and not only do we boast some of the best restaurants in the...Read More
Mindful Food Management Reduces Waste
How To Deal With Leftovers After a Heritage Day Potluck Don’t Forget The Leftovers There’s something uniquely South African about a Heritage Day potluck. Everyone arrives with their signature dish – some carefully home-cooked, some sneakily shop-bought, and a few that were clearly “assembled” in the car on the way over (we see you, Woolies coleslaw in the plastic...Read More
Heirlooms Klepto Granny
The Sometimes-Sinister History of Inherited Items When your inheritance is problematic You Take What You Get…But Should You? There’s something both heartwarming and faintly mysterious about inheriting items from family and friends. On one hand, you’re receiving a tangible piece of someone’s story; on the other, you may find yourself wondering why exactly you’re...Read More
Planting and Enjoying a Sanctuary Garden
Planting and Enjoying a Sanctuary Garden Planting for Inner Peace Let’s be honest—life can be noisy. Between traffic, WhatsApp groups that never sleep, and the pile of laundry you swore you folded last night, sometimes we need a place where our souls can breathe again. Enter the idea of a Sanctuary Garden: a slice of nature, big or small, where you recharge,...Read More
Retro Hosting Rituals
Retro Hosting Rituals (That Deserve a Grand Return) Bring Back Some Old-World Charm Bring back the toothpicks! We live in an era of smart fridges, app-controlled lights, and doorbells that let you see the delivery man from your phone. Yet, somewhere between upgrading our gadgets and decluttering our homes into minimalist boxes, we’ve quietly retired a set of...Read More
Scents of Seasons
A Scented Journey Through the Seasons of Mzansi.  Use Scents to Bring the Seasons Into Your Home.  Smell is memory’s favourite trickster.  A single whiff of wood smoke, jasmine, or rain drenched tar can unlock entire chapters of life you didn’t even realise you still carried. In South Africa, a country stitched together by landscapes, cultures, and climates, scent...Read More
Outdated Decor Items Debated
Are Outdated Household Items Really Outdated?  Maybe your granny knew what she was doing. Page through any modern home and Décor magazine spread and you’ll likely see sleek minimalism, bold statement pieces, and a curious lack of things our grandmothers swore by. No spoon rest in sight, no doily making an appearance, and heaven forbid a net curtain fluttering in...Read More
Mindful Motivation
Mindful Motivation A Home in Progress: Why It’s Perfectly OK Not to Have It All Done Yet Why Leaning Out Can Actually Lead to More Life Just. Calm. Down! Somewhere between glossy lifestyle magazines, Pinterest boards, and those alarmingly quick home renovation TV shows, we picked up the strange idea that a house has to be finished. That once you move in, you...Read More