Master Your Bedroom – Side Tables
Don’t neglect your side piece.  Bedside tables deserve more attention from us. A nightstand is a piece of furniture we rarely think about. Like salt on your steak, you only really notice it when it’s not there…It does such a thankless job, and we think its time for this neglected side piece to be given some main character love. Let’s talk about what...Read More
Master Your Bedroom – Me-Zone
Hurkle-durkle in your happy place! Make your bedroom your me-zone. Don’t get up just yet. There is a difference between hitting snooze and turning over for that second nap, and waking up on time, but not getting up. There is a word for this…it’s called “Hurkle-Durkle” and its lovely. Although most human beings can see the magic in this, the word originated in...Read More
Master Your Bedroom – Headboards
Why a headboard is an excellent place to start. Make your bedroom dreams come true A good night’s sleep begins during the day. To truly transform your “good enough” bedroom into your “better than ever” happy place, you’ll simply have to follow our guidelines. Let’s start at the top. (of the bed) Beds have come a long way. No, were not doing a deep dive into...Read More
How to trend proof your home with these 8 things to avoid.
Don’t set yourself up for home-hate by decorating on a whim. Trends pass. (That’s why they are called trends.) There is much to be said for home décor trends. They are fun to follow, exciting to DIY and can help you update an otherwise bland space. Pretty glass containers on open shelves are actually sensible, big open windows and screed floors create space...Read More
It’s time to put your garden to bed.
What should your garden wintertime routine be? Change is the name of the game. Seasons are shifting and climate change is real – this means we probably need to adapt our winter garden routines to ensure that our plants get the rest and care they need for the spring and summer growing season. This year, we faced unprecedented heatwaves and dry conditions for the last...Read More
Ask the Experts – Kyle Brooks
We asked our expert, Kyle Brooks to tell us more about himself. Trusting an expert takes some time…get to know our favourite new expert, one question at a time. The construction industry is a lifelong love for Kyle. “I was lucky enough to be introduced into the property and construction industry as a teenager by family and friends. My best friend’s father was...Read More
Less is better than bad.
What is making my house look cheap? Keeping up with the jones’s (or Kardashians if we are honest) has always been a social burden and often times our desperate attempts to “upgrade” our homes, come back to bite us on the bum. Here are some of the decorating faux pas you should avoid if you want to really, sustainably up your home décor game and skip the cheap....Read More
Can Kitsch Be Cool?
There’s a Yiddish word for it… “Tchotchke” Meaning something inexpensive or frivolous.  Also known as Trinkets, Bric-a-brac or simply clutter. Whatever you choose to call it, every home has some version of it. You know what we are talking about – the decorative teaspoons on their own little mount, the Kruger National Park shot glass, the little porcelain house, or...Read More
Eggs are still a luxury (even though prices have dropped).
Eggcellent Eats! Remember last year, when having an egg was like having the newest iPhone? At a certain point, eggs were not just unaffordable, but simply unattainable. Due to a spate of bird flu induced chicken culling, we had a couple of months of egg-draught in Mzansi. Now, as a relatively committed vegetarian who loves a good soft poached egg, with a...Read More