▲ 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

▲ Friday Playlist #7

(Right click on the LISTEN button and open via youtube)

Al Bairre - When I was tall - LISTEN

Don Broco - Whole Truth - LISTEN

Little Daylight - Overdose - LISTEN

Alcoholic Faith Mission - Legacy - LISTEN

Now Now - Wolf - LISTEN

Chvrches - Recover - LISTEN

The Dollfins - In my head - LISTEN

Marble Sounds - Time to sleep - LISTEN

▲ Soil Design

Beautiful premium canvas bags by Soil Design, Cape Town. These lovely bags have real leather straps and the most amazing illustrated prints. Love the local wallpaper feel they created with the fabric. This is so definitely on my to have list! So pretty <3

▲ 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 :)

▲ Simone le Roux

This is such an amazing project by Simone le Roux. This lady also studied Graphic Design at the North West University, SA and this was one of her final year projects. Such an inspiration. Got me all exited about design again! In her own words: "These creatures were originally created as part of a series of soft sculptures for my final year Illustration exhibition at the North West University. The concept behind the series "Friends with Benefits" focused on creating prototype creatures that would make perfect companions for people who suffer from various disorders." You can visit her Behance site here.

▲ 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