What is Xeriscaping?
What is Xeriscaping? This earth month, plant for the planet.  Being waterwise is more than just virtue signalling. One of our favourite films of all time is “The Big Short” which follows the story of housing bond collapse of the early 2000’s which very nearly tanked the US economy and left countless families suddenly homeless due to foreclosures. Now, around that...Read More
Responsible DĂ©cor 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 DĂ©cor
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
Who is Plaasdam?
 Who is Plaasdam? We sat down with Shay, (aka the English chick), and spoke about hot tubs, donkeys and why everyone needs a Plaasdam. Who is plaasdam? Born from a happy accident, and a burning desire for a “plaas-esque” plunge pool in the heart of suburban Pretoria, Plaasdam was lovingly created for close friends first. They wanted a plunge pool for their...Read More
Solar Garden Lighting is So Much More Than a Trend.
Solar garden lighting is so much more than a trend. Bring sunlight into your garden all night long  The days are getting shorter, and not everyone is happy about it. Storytime: Winter is my own personal favourite time of year. And I loathe summer. Maybe because I’m really bad at being hot. I overheat and get sunburnt on my 6am morning walk. (This really happened to...Read More
Make the Most of Your Pizza Oven
Make the most of your Pizza Oven. What else can I cook now that the pizza is done?  Pizza needs a piping hot oven. If you have ever made pizza in a home pizza oven, you know that the best baked pizza come from a short stint in a furiously hot oven. The ideal temperature for a thin base pizza with that distinctive slight char is a whopping 400-485°C! This explains...Read More
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Things don’t always go to plan(t) Bloom where you are planted  Storytime: On the 27 of March 2020, I found myself without a job, with a partner who was classed as “essential”, no more nanny, no more school, no more walks, playdates, lazy mornings ordering coffee or visits with my mom. I felt trapped and lost and scared. To varying degrees, we all did. Oh –...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
What is Noctourism?
Noctourism – what is it and why is it the new travel trend? What happens once the sun sets? Sunrises and sunny days are great, but what if your soul only comes alive at night? Nocturnal tourism, or Noctourism as the cool kids say, is the newest travel trend. Switching off the lights has never been this much fun. Noctourism is focussed on travels and...Read More