▲ Beautiful things

This year we had our very first Christmas as official Capetonians. This was also the first Christmas tree we've ever made :) The theme for this Christmas was 'Lemon Tree' (we take holidays and birthdays very seriously, as one should). I had little lemon decorations made out of yellow perspex as well as see through perspex hearts for extra bling. I'm not a big fan of traditional Christmas decorations and snow globes and feel there is a whole new world to explore.

In South Africa we have a beautiful hot summer Christmas, so I thought that fresh mint, yellow, white and silver was in order instead of warm wooly santa hats, fireplaces and mistletoes.

I used mint decorative placemats and deer antler napkin rings from met Liefde, petit Sanpelleorino lemonade drinks to add some extra lemon, happy yellow paper straws and serviettes. I printed the lemon botanical drawing and used it as wrapping paper, the rest of the wrapping paper is from Woolworths (love you Woolies). It was a very very beautiful Christmas indeed! xxx

▲ Stampel

I'm so inspired by the lovely and colourful work of Stampel in Australia. "Stampel has become known for unique, colourful, functional yet playful and environmentally responsible products". A little bit of everything to make your heart and house a happy place. Be sure to follow this lady on instagram for your daily dose of colour. 

▲ Green is the new Black

I was looking at some indoor plant decor inspiration on Pinterest and I saw so many beautiful things that I just had to make a board on here to share. So many amazing ideas to bring a little bit of life into your home. Green definitely is the new black… well, for your home at least. All images are from all over Pinterest.

▲ met Liefde Giveaway

T'is the season to give & share and met Liefde is feeling oh so generous! 

We're giving away 8 dipped Deer antler napkin rings to make your Christmas table look amazing. We're also sending a little something-something to a friend of the winner. NICE.

All you need to do is go to the met Liefde Facebook Page, COMMENT on the giveaway post (so we know who you are) + SHARE this giveaway with a friend on Facebook or on your timeline. Sharing is caring  Winner will be announced 12 Dec <3

South Africa only x 

▲ met Liefde

I introduced you to my little side project 'met Liefde' a little white ago and I thought that I'd keep you up to date with what we're doing and show you a few new products :) It's been really great so far and we're loving every single moment of it. We're having little intimate house markets and preparing for a big market that will be in Joburg at the end of October. We're also taking online orders (in SA only) so if you are interested you can visit the met liefde Facebook page and take a closer look. You can email metliefde.lia@gmail.com or metliefde.claudia@gmail.com for a pricelist. Happy day <3

▲ Paul Coconut

Introducing Guy, Alfred, Jimmy and Steeve. They just hang around quietly and hold on to your things. They're AMAZING!! I think I'm in love with 4 guys at once. Have to have them! You can buy them ons the Paul Coconut website :)

▲ Introducing: met Liefde

I am so very, extremely, totally and utterly excited to finally show you what have been keeping me so busy. Drumroll......... Introducing, met Liefde. Met Liefde is a little business that my friend Claudia and I started together. And now let me tell you what it's all about:

We like pretty things. We believe in love, bunting, happily ever after and home sweet home. Met Liefde means “with love”. Each unique piece is handcrafted with lots of love and made from the exact amount of sugars you like in your tea. We think our creations are quite lovely indeed, and we hope you like them too.

Met Liefde makes napkin rings and napkins to match, coasters, fridge magnets, placemats, bamboo utensils and table runners to make your kitchen lovely. Met Liefde is not just made with love, but given with love too. Speak to us about special gifts for special friends and wedding favours for special days.

We are very excited about our little journey and all that lies ahead! We have a Facebook page up and running, so feel free to browse around and if you like what you see please do 'Like'. If you have any questions you can send us a mail at metliefde.lia@gmail.com or metliefde.claudia@gmail.com. Pop-up shop coming soon! I'll keep you posted xxx

▲ Ceramic Factory

I visited Ceramic Factory on their opening day a little while ago and I was like a kid in an ice-cream shop :) Everything is to die for! We left with a ceramic robot man, and owl, a little bull scull and plenty more beautiful things on my wish list. The shop is in Linden, JHB, 59 4th Avenue. If you are planning on going, go with pockets full of money 'cause you'll want everything! Don't say I didn't warn you :)

▲ Mike van Heerden

Love your work mr Mike van Heerden! Beautiful wood work and 3D graphic design from this Durban designer. His pop up shop also won best stand at a previous Design Indaba, I can see why. Very very nice to look at ;) Looks like he's having so much fun  <3 

▲ Hanging Jelly Planters

How super are these!! Porcelain jelly-mould shaped pretty planters :) I want to fill my whole house with them. Bring on the green! From Angus & Celeste, Australia.

▲ Nice Space

I really like what these guys have done with their apartment. Always plenty of nice pictures on their communal little blog A Future Present. One day when I grow up I will also design the fabric for our curtains & tote bags and do all the art on our walls myself. Oh wait! And my wardrobe, yes that as well. I will make what ever my heart desires ad it will fit perfectly :) So inspiring this little lady. Happy day! xxx

▲ The Birdcage Café

We're going to Stellenbosch this weekend and I was looking online for a few places to visit... and then I came accross The Birdcage Café :)) HAPPINESS! This looks like the perfect place to have breakfast on Saturday morning (and maybe do some shopping too). I found this lovely place on the Pretty Blog. All the images are also from there. Can't wait!

▲ Wolf & Maiden

I've been waiting to see more of these guys and they opened up a store in Woodstock, Cape Town :) How nice!? My eye has been on that wooded lamp for months now. Can't wait for the day I can afford it. Check out the Wolf & Maiden website and keep an eye out for more amazing things to come!

▲ Snug

Cool home things from the Snug shop :) I love this place. Got to GOT TO have the big button <3 Plenty more to shop for xxx

▲ Imm-Living

All the cute in the world right there in one place! Imm-Living has such amazing things to pretty-up your home. I couldn't stop browsing around <3 My heart is on the ceramic bird juicer. How super! Visit the Imm-Living shop here.

▲ Hello Pretty

Wow I'm excited about the local Hello Pretty online shop, especially the Brak furniture side of things! I just want to spend all my money right here!  5 Friends had such a brilliant idea of opening this shop. It's quite versatile and has anything from amazing retro furniture to bow ties :) You'll need nothing more. You can also visit their blog here.

▲ Earth Sea Warrior

Vintage lamps with neon cords. Genius! These are so flippen stuning I want them all over my house :) There are so many unique vintage lights, you must go and take a look for yourself on the Earth Sea Warrior Etsy shop. Yes!

▲ Quack-quack

I haven't been quite as excited about a gift in a long loooong time (except for my engagement ring ofcourse)! My super cool mom bought me these at an Antique market a little while ago, and I can't get enough of them. I think they are so rad. Happiness in a duck :) Now I just need to fix my 3 flying ducks for the wall <3 Thanks mom!

▲ Vamp Furniture

I'm totally in love with everything in the Vamp store. These are the things that I dream about at night! The store is in Woodstock, Cape Town, but you can take a look at all the amazing things they have on their website. So much of super-wowie <3

▲ Mr Somebody & Mr Nobody

I was so super excited when I came across Mr Somebody & Mr Nobody. They are doing the most amazing stuff and as usual I really wish that I can have it all! Doilies printed in glitter, plucked wood chickens, badges for under plates and tablecloths that you can also use as clothing. It's mind blowing pure awesomeness <3 These 2 south African ladies is rocking it big time in the USA. You go girls x