Make a Camp Loft Bed
A child’s bedroom should be a place of calm where your child can find a relaxing space away from the rest of the home. Although many kids share rooms with siblings, it can still be a wonderful place to take refuge from busy school schedules and homework assignments. Now is a great time of year to consider revamping the kids’ bedrooms giving them a sanctuary within the family home. A...Read More
Wildlife to Waterfalls in Mpumalanga
When your love for travel has you finding the most creative ways to make the most out of a four-day trip, in the middle of a pandemic, where travelling seems risky but is much-needed food for the soul. Having had to scrap our plans for a white Christmas in a far-off land, we decided to make the most of our December vacation and tick off some of our bucket list items that happened to...Read More
Swopping the Grind for Semigration
Does a gentle stroll towards a more peaceful future feel like the right fit for your family? Perhaps semigration is the answer you’ve been looking for. We look at ways to swap the grind for the outdoors. Stepping Out of the Rat Race Living life at your own pace has never been more attractive. Until very recently, remote work seemed like a...Read More
Cool and Contemporary Koi Pond Trends
The Koi pond has made a comeback as Covid forced people to stay at home. Even if you are part of a happy family, we have all experienced a degree of cabin fever and the desire for me-time and peace and quiet. A Koi pond is an easy way to create a sanctuary in your backyard. Koi ponds don’t take up much space and are a calming escape from one’s...Read More
The First Choice Brand Ambassador Liziwe Matloha
Celebrated chef and businesswoman, Liziwe Matloha, has been appointed as national First Choice brand ambassador, one of South Africa’s leading milk and dairy brands. Owner of the home-based restaurant Dinner at Matloha’s in Boksburg, she turned her passion for cooking into a full-time career, offering classes and private chef services. She will also soon be the owner of her very own...Read More
Create the Perfect Reading Nook
Having a special place to read is a luxury. Bedrooms usually cut it, but for the perfect place to unwind and find solace, a reading nook is a perfect addition to your already cosy home. The perfect reading nook will be a space where you can find your favourite books and most treasured journals. A comfortable place to sit and lay, surrounded by soft textures is a good starting point....Read More
Cool Scandinavian Décor Trends We Love
Since the 1950s Scandinavian living has been a popular lifestyle to recreate in our homes. From functional storage and monochromatic colour schemes to large house plants and loving textures, one thing is for sure, Scandinavian living has many perks for any household. The strong connection to nature is reflected in the use of natural shapes and odd...Read More
Wall Cladding for your Braai Area
Are you tired of your braai room? Did the winter make you realise just how cold and impersonal this space in your house is? Hosting a festive season get together but not getting those merry vibes from your entertaining area? Wall cladding may be what you need – especially in your brain area. Cladding is the Solution Stone or tile wall cladding can improve your living space in...Read More
DIY Gifts for the Festive Season Ahead
We are closing in on the end of the year. Another whirlwind of a year that has again left us robbed of special times with friends and family. COVID 19 is not going anywhere, and the best we can do is buckle up and roll with the punches. There is at least one thing we can do that is both therapeutic and a way to show we care. DIY gifts have made a comeback, as their value outweighs...Read More