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September has been a beautiful reminder of the potential that lies within a garden. In just six months, barren ground turned into blooming flowers and lush greenery. These barren pics, taken in March of this year, show the incredible growth and change that can occur in such a short amount of time. Testament to the power of nature and the beauty that can be cultivated with care and patience.
Continued from yesterday's 40th birthday party reel (my birthday was in May), and I got pillar candles from to decorate the tables. As soon as the party was over, I gathered them up in a wicker tray, and now they spark (literal) joy every evening. 🕯️Candle Tray decor like this adds dimension and visual interest to any room, making it feel more inviting. By adding or removing candles of different heights, shades and scents, you can create a variety of moods. The varying heights add dimension and interest, while the wicker tray adds a cozy and natural touch. This simple decor trick of grouping together can instantly elevate the ambiance of a space and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Plus, it's affordable and easy to decorate any room. Let your creativity shine with your candle displays!
Perhaps these zebra striped black&white vases would look great on a shelf adding a pop of pattern to an otherwise minimalist space? 🦓 Or, you could use them as a bold statement piece on a coffee table? For now, these stripes match my new sambas perfectly. I found these striped vases this week for R69.99 each. Time to get creative and have fun finding the perfect spot for these stripes in your home!
My week in pictures; always fun to get a glimpse of the magic amongst the everyday routines.
(and because I love posts like these)
1) After bedtime routines with my kids last night, and since the Olympics on tv are over, I took the time to relax and page through interior coffee table books. This gas fireplace has been the best home investment.
2) Slow Women’s Day morning with 🐰👧🏼
3) My beautiful mom turned 66 on Saturday and we had lunch together . Just my brother with our folks, our partners had our kids, and it felt so special to connect.
4) inspired by you in this linen jacket over polar neck - another Leo lady birthday celebrated this week.
5) An early bird blueberry oats pot - a solo pre-work meeting with myself
6) StarWars (or flour wars?) battle play in action on our kitchen counter. Winter entertainment options running dry.
7) Magnificent Wild orchid from
8) Big happy smiles with .coffee in hand on a chilly morning walk.
Homestead Decor Discount Code 🐆🫶🏽💫 don’t offer discount often, so grab this whilst valid. They offering 15% off sitewide using the code GF15 at checkout - which is valid until midnight this coming Saturday, 10 August. Free delivery on orders over R1500.
I shared my 2.3m round seagrass rug from Homestead Decor online site. It was shipped perfectly and I had to capture it outside our door, looking like a gigantic pizza slice. Did you know that Homestead Decor also do custom sizing of Seagrass rugs, perfectly for passages, nooks or large spaces? also offer other styles of stylish rugs, lighting, tableware and luxurious decor accents. I’ll share some of my favourite items on stories with online links, Happy Shopping. 💫
was our rainy day outing yesterday; I totally recommend following them to hear what they have on offer. Inspired by the artwork on display at this incredible gallery, I came home and found a place to hang this beautiful piece in our own home, my bedside. Making your bedside space something you love is such a special ritual to enjoy every morning and night. This artwork has a backstory, Jozua from had this unframed unsigned work hidden in his storage room with no price tag; I spotted it when we were talking and I was in love with the colour palette, so I asked him to show me. He said it was a gift, so you can have it. Imagine my delight. I framed this gift in a boxed kiat frame and hung it yesterday, It anchors my bedside beautifully. To capture this rainy weekend filled with art, a few portraits snaps.
It's no secret that Vera is crazy about bunnies, a passion that's obvious to anyone who meets her. Every birthday party she has had was bunny themed and she has a collection of bunny printed clothing, soft toys and paraphernalia. Finally, her dream of having a bunny as a pet has come true. Meet Litchi, a grey and white bunny that has captured our hearts. 🐰
My mind was on "Back to school, Back to reality" when I awoke this morning. Pre-packing everything the night before is one of my favorite hacks to maximize time in the morning, from lunch boxes to gym bags to laptop cases. It’s the beginning of a new season, Autumn, and term 2, this beautiful leather laptop pouch is the perfect hue to accessorize the changing season. Using this all-in-one organizer, you can keep your electronic devices padded, protected, and stylish at the same time. Because it’s not too snug, you can fit a notebook and pencil case without it being bulky.
A little gift ✨Take 10% off your own Laptop Pouch by using my code GOODFINDS at online checkout It’s R700 regular price and R630 with the code. 10 percent also applies to engraving, which is usually R50, so R45 to engrave a name or initials.
https://incanda.co.za/product/leather-laptop-pouch/
Valid until midnight 7 April.
Leather never fails to delight me; how it gets better with age and how it's practical and stylish. gifted me my leather laptop pouch last year when I modeled for them for social media imagery, a fun out of comfort zone experience. I’ve included an image from this shoot that you can scroll right to see. My favourite thing about this pouch is the fact that it fits into a bigger mom or shopper bag when you are on the go and it protects your laptop. Because it's not too snug, you can fit a notebook and pencil case without it being bulky.
A little gift ✨Take 10% off your own Laptop Pouch by using my code GOODFINDS at online checkout It’s R700 regular price and R630 with the code. 10 percent also applies to engraving, which is usually R50, so R45 to engrave a name or initials.
https://incanda.co.za/product/leather-laptop-pouch/
Valid until midnight 7 April.
BEFORE & AFTER. 👷🏽♀️ This series of photos was taken over the past 6 months, knowing the space was about to change, but wow, did I underestimate how much. In order to modernize the shape of the pool, we lifted the bricks, laid a square concrete slab and laid non-slip tiling. We built a Sala; an open-plan under roof area for outdoor living and braaing. Our family has been swimming in and out of this pool for hours today, we've had lunch under the roof, napped wet in our cozzies on the outdoor set and we're currently preparing for s braai; it seemed fitting to share. We bought this home because we loved the garden space and wanted to unlock special memories, and today I feel like we are living in many.
My Best Find. 9 Years. 🫶🏽
My best find. 9 years. 🫶🏽
BEFORE AND AFTER – 🪜The kitchen before the remodel in our recent home renovation was outdated, but the layout and the open plan layout of the space were excellent because it offered brilliant bones. The cabinet doors felt worn and the countertops were heavy. With a focused budget, I underestimated how transformative a fresh coat of paint and new handles would be to the cabinets and how investing in thin porcelain countertops would give the kitchen a fresh and clean look. The addition of a waterfall kitchen island also provided extra counter space, making the kitchen more functional and inviting. Reflecting on these images now, I can't quite believe that I'm looking at the same space from before. These images are being posted to the grid as a reminder that if you work with what you have, and add a little flair, you can produce fantastic results.
🪜Waterfall Counter: Pietra Grey
🪜All other Tops: Crystal Ice
🪜Paint: Papyrus
🪜Half Moon Wooden Handles:
🪜Black nobs:
That Robe Life. 🛁 As it stands, I have been holding this week together with less than a bobby pin. To be honest, we probably 2 weeks away from renovation completion and a move in date. As adults, we can wing it, but little kids experience change immensely. The most extraordinary surprise was thrown at us, a family room stay for the night; in addition to mini robes, an interconnected family room, and too many personalized treats, our standards of hotel stays have been elevated to a whole new level. And to the tribe member of our village that saw two very frazzled parents at school pickup yesterday and made this surprise happen, you really sparked such joy.
Counting down until this is home. 🫶🏽
Today I saw this pensive pic of me pop up on 's feed and I thought it deserved a spot on my grid for a bit of cheer after a bit of a blah Monday. Since mid-last week, I've been struggling with my physical health. A weekend of rest and self-medication didn't do the trick. I saw the doctor today and now I'm on proper meds to fight this off before the weekend. 😷 Not ideal a week before our Stellies Reno move-in date with a to-do-list a mile long but taking strength from our national team, we play the curve balls. As the year draws to a close, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the pace to get it all done before wanting to head off on leave; make sure to get enough rest in these last few weeks of the year and ensure you prioritize you; spend some time doing things that you enjoy with the people you love most.
Scrolling through the weekend. Since I'm dragging my feet and finding every excuse not to pack up my soulful weekend in Onrus.
✨ 1. Got to be a model for a few very early hours on Friday for . I got tons of questions about this blouse after I posted this pic on stories Friday. In the 10 days since I got it, I've worn it 3 times already. I got it during 's sale last week, it was the only one on the rail at the store.
✨ 2. Remarkable renovation progress this week, our building team have pushed in so many extra hours to try and catch up last weekends rain damage. We popped in Friday en route to Onrus and the team had installed ceilings & were skimming. Feeling like home.
✨3. There's a ton of damage to the roads from the storm, our usual 75 minute commute took almost 3 hours, we were so stuck at the Kleinmond stop-go for almost 2 hours. As we waited, this rainbow showed up, and my heart goes out to all the businesses affected by the road closures.
✨4. Little night lights working hard. The best warm white glow.
✨5. Saturday morning coffee served on an almost identical plate to the one shared in my weekly , spotted for R29.99. Not featured the marmite croissant 🥐 already in my belly.
✨ 6. Landie Davies - Bronze
Kwaaitjie spotted in a gallery in Hermanus. I loved the Kwaaitjie description - When we say "I'm fine" but actually we aren't. We are cross or a little fed-up. Yet we try to put on a brave face and appear fine. Sometimes we are all a little Kwaaitjie being stoic and determined to keep going without becoming vulnerable.
✨7. My free range kiddos on Grotto beach this morning, shot using new iPhone 15, the most incredible lens for a phone and now all I want is to upgrade.
I hope you had an awesome weekend & that the week ahead is good to you. X
Lately, life has been extra busy, and I noticed last night that I have a husband who does something every night. After work, he sweeps through the house and lights a candle in a few spaces that we will move through in the evening routine. I love walking into the bathroom to bath the kids and smelling the scent, or sitting down to eat dinner and seeing a little flame. In fact, I'm a big fan of candles; in lockdown, a bestie and I created a business with pure soy candles; that sparked joy. You might recognize these glasses 😉, and having your own scent burn brings extra joy whenever lit, all kinds of emotions around a time in our lives when it felt extra crazy. There's something calming and relaxing about candles. A flame's heat can lift our mood and aroma can enhance our memories, as our sense of smell is closely linked with our memories. As a gift, aromatic candles are like sharing a little light with those who receive them.
It's lucky number 7 giving all house the signage goals. 🫶🏽
Last week I shared a reel of my slick new ribbon number signage for our Onrus beach house from local business
Abby has loaded a discount on the website (https://dearabby.shopstar.co.za/ ) valid from today for the next two weeks on this signature range, the Ribbon style. You can use these numbers for external as well as internal signage / features, and you could get quite creative with the use you put to them. In addition, if you are planning to order and are wondering what the sizes are, our 7 is the steel black 200 mm size.
Ever get so overwhelmed with your to-do list that you can't do anything? The researchers call it cognitive overload, and when we feel it, our creativity and productivity suffer. August you are flying by and I've got thousands of decisions to make between work, home renovation, our new Onrus listing on airbnb and real life. My creative cup for sharing is running lean and I'm not giving this special space the creative love it deserves. 🫶🏽Here's a quick hello with a photo of the early morning breakfast meeting I had with myself - a moment of creative joy. Incorporating joy in our daily lives with a mindset shift of "I choose what I prioritize" can work wonders. What’s one joyful thing you have planned for yourself this week?
My daily life consists of relishing the journey rather than the destination; finding the gratitude within the small compartments of each day. ✨ Our happy space looked amazing last night after a week of maintenance / school holiday break. It was the perfect setting for a relaxed sunset dinner with friends - are homes ever not in need of attention? As I was taking the photo, I couldn't resist the temptation to compare the destination with the images that I took exactly two years ago in order to see how much has changed. A transformation indeed. Getting to this point has taken us about a weekend a month of gardening work, and it's been a long and tiring journey to get here - we've grown cuttings, laid grass ourselves, mowed this lawn, and put in a lot of sweat to make it happen. However, now that we are finally here, it feels like we are living in a dream.
This belt 🫶. Having received this as a birthday gift, I am now considering nabbing the other colours as it is such a from . Mine is black and it’s the Brooklyn Crocodile Leather Belt. R349. Perfect for both casual and dressy looks; it is finely detailed and very comfy to wear. A must-have for your wardrobe or a wonderful practical gift. Get it in the perfect size for you and you will be able to use it for years to come.
My favourite bed in the house. It has been just over two months since we added this incredible mattress and stylish bed base to our home. Since then, we have been fighting to not sleep all 4 of us in this bed, as it affords the most incredible comfort and results in good quality sleep.
It's .co.za , and I've received several messages from fellow SLOOM fans telling me how much they love the sleep that their customizable mattresses provide, so if you're in the SLOOM Club, please leave a comment.
SLOOM mattresses come with a free delivery and a 100-night sleep trial, so if you're on the fence, take advantage of it. By doing this at home, you don't have to go to an uncomfortable bed store and make an expensive commitment. A little gift ✨Take R500 off your own SLOOM mattress by using my code GOODFINDS500 at online checkout.
My Jack turns 5 today, ✋🏽and he doesn’t realize it, but a lot of changes begin when you have to use a whole hand to show your age. I've been watching you grow for five years, and it's quite crazy to see you get so much done in so little time - you've sure grown, taken your first steps, said your first word and now begin most sentences with “Can I tell you something”; who needs ChatGPT. You started school this year, a rocky transition at first but shown us in your own time, you will take your next steps. Your future holds so many milestones that I am so keen to see, and I can’t wait to witness your growth. Boogie, Jack-attack, Jackster, Happy 5th Birthday my big guy. ✨
Staring down the last year of my 30's like it's nobody's business. My 39th trip around the sun starts today, and I'm both nervous and excited. There are so many great memories from the past year, including this one taken by during our girls trip to Greece in September, this was a day spent wandering the island of Kos; exploring, eating and capturing memories with our cameras. The stuff of dreams. Taking time to appreciate everything I have in life and savoring every moment with the people I love is on my to-do list for the year ahead. ✨
After months of searching, we finally found the perfect home; it’s in a great location close to schools, already mostly open plan with a spacious backyard and room for our family. I was thrilled to have found it and even more excited to buy it; the paperwork was long and tedious. It's my birthday tomorrow, and after spending some time yesterday in this space, I can't help but feel excited that this new chapter is part of my new year. I just can’t wait to nip and tuck these spaces to make them ours. 👷🏽♀️✨Many of you work or have friends working in the renovation & interiors industry, so if you can please share as I’d love to create content for brands, products, finishes or services as we embark on this new chapter. X
Motherhood, the biggest blessing and the most challenging adventure I have ever taken on. It is my wish that, all the mamma's out there experienced the feeling of being seen and celebrated today on Mother's Day. ✨
Are you ready to let go of your foundation? ✨The fresh & fit foundation has been a favourite of mine recently, thanks to a recommendation from a friend. It has recently been relaunched, and online reviews indicate that it is quite well received. I am wearing Fresh Almond as my shade. Dewiness is just right, and its texture feels light and fresh. Considering it's under R150 a bottle, it's ridiculously good value. This morning, I spotted it on the beauty sale going on; I bought two bottles, saved 25%, and the package is being delivered to my door for the price of R230.
Here's a definition I read: "Upcycling is taking something unloved and mundane and making it beautiful or useful."
Being relaxed and having the time to overhaul and upcycle is great, there is no right or wrong way, just being able to say, "I made that" feels good. Try it, it's worth a shot✨
My favourite room in our first home (and what it looked like before). The best part of the renovation to see the original brickwork with crustacean encrusted clay between bricks, no cement back then, and the gorgeous arch above the window revealed. Another story was convincing the cabinetry installer that this was the finished look. This home was full of firsts - newlywed life, bringing our first baby home from the hospital, my 30th birthday party where we formally (squeezed) seated 40 people in here and many laughs over meals with friends. More than anything, this house ignited my passion to reimagine and recreate - to entertain, upcycle, and style. Officially, this grand old lady has been sold to unlock new opportunities…🏡🔨 ✨
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Come Coricraft Concept store shop with me 📍This is the Green Point branch on Somerset Road (where Baby City used to be so loads of offstreet parking). 🫶🏾If you love arches as much as I do, this merchandise is irresistible to shop in these beautiful styled spaces. As for the herringbone brick floor, if anyone’s looking for floor renovation inspiration and this style, it’s here. 🫶🏾I love that it felt like you were shopping in a home look at the combinations in the way the items have been grouped together. Styled accessories in three groupings, clever. The showroom is presented as rooms. From bedrooms to living rooms, even featuring a fireplace in the lounge with grass cloth wallpaper and all the tools to build a fire. 🪑Finally, the take me home today furniture section I found answers such a great shopper challenge. One can shop a couch or furniture piece to take home today without having to wait for manufacturing. 💫I’d love to be back with more time to browse, and hopefully shop.
Make the viral floral ice balls with me 🧊🌸These are perfect for anyone hosting and cost next to nothing to make. Firstly, chop off flowers heads and pop inside balloons. Fill the balloons with water, directly from the tap is best. Filling is actually harder than it looks, note my wet tiles. Pop the flower and water filled balloons into the freezer overnight. Use scissors to cut away the balloons and reveal your floral ice balls. You can run the ice balls under water to make them super clear. I’m definetly going to making these for dinner parties coming up and live the way that the bigger ice balls take longer to melt.Share your thoughts on these in the comments below.
Some of you may be here for the first time, welcome. This is Good Finds, I’m Lee. Thank you for following the journey. 💫It’s great to say I’ve consistently shown up here for over three years and with an abundance mindset, and this community is amazing. I’m ready for more. I love how GoodFinds has helped me find my daily dose of magic, even in tough times, and share what inspires me. Finding and seeing value where others can’t is what I love. Social media is called “social” for a reason, being in this space has inspired me to share and keep up with social media trends. So here is a little bit about me. I work my dream job - brand innovation at Heineken, based in South Africa but collaborating across the globe. I’m off to Amsterdam to visit head office for the first time in July. My favourite part of my job is working with some of the smartest minds to launch new brands. I graduated from Stellies University with a science degree in Food. The drinks industry introduced me to my husband, keep your enemies close, and he encouraged me to pursue marketing. I completed a post-grad at AAA. I won my wedding dress, and our venue, Hidden Cape Town’s Centre for the Book, was insanely beautiful. My career took me to NYC just a few months after getting married. Every day, I documented and shared my capsule wardrobe during my six-month stay in Manhattan. When I returned to SA, we bought and renovated our first home. A 1905 Victorian semi-detached heritage love affair. We’ve renovated another two since then and Stellenbosch is now our home. Creating a home that’s both stylish and comfortable is something I’m passionate about. I have two gorgeous, demanding young kiddos, and we love spending time outdoors at the beach as a family. I love creative challenges - renovating & upcycling. DIYs make me happy, and I love transforming unexpected materials. Life is what you learn from it and I hope you’ll join me! May the Good Find you x
This adorable bunny-themed party for Vera was a big hit this weekend with her four year old guests {and their parents}. 🐰What I loved most about this set up was how it all came together - the old door, some plastic crates, fabric, my adorable decor in a box from the @boomboompartyshop, and how it all turned into this. It hit the right note in terms of organizing when @checkers_sa came through with the amazing Easter themed bunny goodness with cake, cake pops, and an ice your own biscuit station, just at the right time. The best part is that the birthday girl had the most memorable celebration at home with her friends and family. If you looking to adding cute bunny details to your home for Easter or planning a party, Rosalie from @boomboompartyshop has activated a code - ‘goodfinds’ at checkout. It gives you 20% off your basket and is valid until tomorrow Tuesday, 19 March.
Some-bunny is going to be 4 this month, and I used @boomboompartyshop as a one-stop shop to nail the flower-bunny theme. For last-minute planners, this is the site for you. For context, I ordered this haul online last Wednesday and received it Friday lunchtime. The convenience of ordering from home is obvious; your party arrives in a box without you having to trek around malls. You can do theme parties for all ages on this site and get some really unique offers between decor, favors, and birthday outfits for your kiddo. Come back next weekend and I'll show you how it's set up. Rosalie from @boomboompartyshop has activated a code - 'goodfinds' at checkout. It gives you 20% off your basket and is valid until Tuesday, 19 March. 🌸🐰🎈Great for some Easter decor items or ticking off a party theme ahead of the calendar dates:
My @cholinga_co Ash bench was personally delivered to our building site last year by Debbie, owner of this beautiful business. I can't forget the contrast between a cluttered building site two weeks before move-in day and a beautiful new piece of furniture. The frustration at being behind schedule prompted me to take Debbie on a "home" tour, the best anxiety distraction and an excellent chance to learn more about her business. With Cholinga furniture, a sense of purpose prevails between creators; maintaining the tradition of handwoven techniques while infusing them with modern design. Cholinga means purpose in Chichewa, the primary language spoken in Malawi. Our Ash bench in our home now has a purpose, an anchor to keep that which is gathered from the outside coming indoors. I love the shelf, and am looking forward to gathering shoes in a row here, as well as perhaps some home-grown vegetables here in a basket. A bench is a perfect companion for a bed, an entrance hall, or a storage nook. @cholinga_co offers a lovely range of benches, I spotted these benches @thebungalowhermanus and loved them. Debbie has generously given me a promo code to share, use GOODFINDS15 for 15% discount off site wide @cholinga_co up until 5 Feb 2024. Discount doesn’t extend to shipping fees and standard lead times apply (being 3 – 4 weeks)✨
Having a little bit of time off, and having become completely relaxed after the holiday season festivities, I have been able to scroll through some of our recent Stellenbosch Home renovation photos and videos, and set up some of my favourite post types - A Before and After Reel. This journey is that of our en-suite bathroom vanity transformation which was probably one of the biggest calls in our Stellenbosch home renovation. The design of the room and size of the bathroom didn't allow for a double vanity and a full bathroom, so we had to take the difficult decision whether to take the bath out of our en-suite to make space for a double vanity or keep the bath and share a basin. In spite of my love for baths, with a bathtub in the main bathroom we decided to lose our bath to maximize storage and to have the ability to get ready side by side in the mornings. I loved the Crystal Ice slim Italian porcelain tops from @infinitysurfacesza in our kitchen so much that I decided to use them for the tops in our bathroom too, and I kept the new vanity cabinet the same colour as the kitchen cabinets, papyrus. I love a surface mounted sink, these are from @italtilesa and I spotted them on a stand @decorexafrica and I knew they would surpass my expectations when I found them. When I wash my face, I splash, so an under-sling mounted sink isn't ideal. I purchased the mirrors from @superbalist and they are of very high quality. Tell me what you think of the transformation. 👷🏽♀️✨
Those of you who are looking at the weather forecast in Hermanus for the next few days and feel as if we have limited beach hours in front of us, don't let the wind spoil your summer holiday plans. In a family outing this morning, we took advantage of the newly opened @bisque_it_hermanus Ceramic Cafe in Hermanus. Not only can you enjoy a cup of coffee in a pretty surrounding but you can also tap into your creative side by trying your hand at ceramic painting; it’s the perfect place to spend a few hours with all ages. I’m looking forward to hitting this pozi with my girl friends over a glass of wine to create a bespoke tea pot or platter but for today, we painted a bunny and a robot.
This Festive Season put your plastic beach buckets to use in a totally different way. Isn’t it the most beautiful ice bucket ever? I spotted this novel video online and had to replicate it with the beautiful 🍒 @sweet_cherrytime and some fresh rosemary to cue to some fezzy feels. This showstopper takes less than 5 minutes to put together, needs 12 hours to set and will wow your guests. To make the Ice Bucket - Grab two plastic buckets - make sure the inside one fits a champagne bottle comfortably and enough room between the two to fill with water. - Gather some decorations ( I’m using rosemary and cherries) - Add something to weigh it down (frozen peas work well) - Add water and your decorations - if the smaller bucket bobs around, you can use some tape to keep it in place - Pop in the freezer - When you ready to use the ice cooler, use water to remove the two buckets. Fill the inside one first and use handle to pull out, gently. Pulling to hard can crack the bucket. - Plate to serve. Positioning on a rimmed plate will help contain the melting water. - Finally, enjoy all the compliments you going to receive on a beautiful way to keep the bubbles chilled.
Kitchen Renovation Reveal. ✨ As far as my expectations go, the renovation to the heart of our home has exceeded them. I look forward to many years of magic and madness that will be written in this space as we create the memories of our family. We transformed the existing supawood cabinetry with a coat of paint, colour papyrus. Replaced cabinetry handles with nobs from @gelmarsa and wooden handles from @handlesinc_za. To create an eating nook and a gathering area, the existing island was extended with a 3 meter long matt Pietra Grey top from @infinitysurfacesza. Our dining chairs fitted in here like they were made for the space. Small sectional doors adorned the cupboard doors on either side of the fridge; replacing these with long grooved doors modernized the space. The ultra sleek Crystal Ice @infinitysurfacesza tops on the counters give the depth of marble with all the benefit of porcelain, easy to clean and maintain.
Sneak Peak of our new Kitchen Reno. ✨ Romanticizing life after a long few evenings of unpacking boxes this week into our beautiful kitchen space. With sleek @infinitysurfacesza countertops, open oak shelves to display sentimental pieces, and plenty of cabinet space to store things, I am beyond thrilled with this transformation. The cabinets were existing; repainted in the colour papyrus. The small black knobs are from @gelmarsa and the bold black wooden handles are from @handlesinc_za Please comment and let me know what you think, I’d love to hear. 🫶🏽 More to follow soon.
As you know, Black Friday is right around the corner, so if you've been eyeing furniture, appliances, kitchen or bathroom elements, now's the time to visit (or browse online) and shop @homewarestore. Some of my favourite Black Friday finds featured in this Reel. My visit to the Somerset West @Home store lasted more than two hours, and I envisioned many of the furniture pieces on offer in our new unfurnished home. The Huxley L-shape leather couch, on the cover of this leaflet, greets you as you walk into this store and it is an amazing investment piece marked down to R19 995 for Black Friday, a saving of R10 000 off the original price tag. I loved that these couches are locally made and are in stock ready to ship. I’m seriously considering this couch in butterscotch or taupe for our living room; space for all four of us to lounge on and good looking. The Black Jagger mirror is a showstopper, with beautiful jagged detail. And if you looking for an oversized floor mirror, run as the Bella and Rectangular options are going to sell out quickly. The Pale Boucle fully upholstered couch has a soft curved silhouette that will bring an effortless modern statement to your living room. It’s even available in Black Boucle. It’s also the perfect time to think of your crowdsourcing gifts for loved ones with many of the Le Creuset items in store on offer at 30% less. Get a few friends together and grab a casserole in a lived colour for a milestone birthday, wedding gift or to put under the tree this Festive. 🖤🛒
Here we go 🕺🏽It had been a while since I did anything remotely DIY, so I was excited to get this package put together over the weekend while we were in Onrus. My hands are full of the gorgeous Terra waffle baskets and in the big box is a soft white Lollipop locker. The locker has been on my wishlist since we renovated Onrus, since our kitchen doesn’t have a broom cupboard. In a stylish way, this provides a versatile solution for our Airbnb guests to have accesss to cleaning materials. @popstrukt.furniture pieces are designed to fit and offer ultimate versatility. I love that these lockers come with a various internal options - from a clothes hanger to the option to include up to four shelves. Assembly was easy; I used the YouTube video guide and a screwdriver to put it together. As for the new waffle baskets - sturdy! A perfect match for @popstrukt.furniture. It’s so beautifully designed with rubber feet and honestly the best way to declutter.
Talking Moodboards. Our Stellies Home Renovation project started with this moodboard that has inspired choice of finishes across the kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring. As a base for our home interiors, a moodboard sets the tone and I can't recommend giving it a go enough if you're doing a big project or want to create an overarching vision for a space or home. It’s a north light to reference as you add finishes and layers. Not everything on moodboard is about finishes, for example I placed the brown tone tile on the vinyl floor to get a feel for how our brown leather couch would read on the flooring sample. You can do this with fabric samples & swatches, to give you a holistic feel. With plenty of questions about suppliers, I thought this was a fun way to share how we started our journey with you guys; let me know what you think of my first green screen reel. Suppliers( From Top Right): ✨ @infinitysurfacesza for our kitchen and bathroom tops ✨ @limegreen_sourcing_solutions for stick down vinyl floors - colour: Pinot Noir ✨ @decortilesa Fluted Oak & Artisan Tiles in Ochre for bathroom tiling
The clip from this morning gives me all the feels; we're basically camping with no furniture on our last day in our rental; our home isn’t ready for move in (soon soon) but we're having cake for breakfast since we have a birthday in the house. #birthdaysareablessing
Stellies Renovation Week 15. It’s realize it’s only been a week since I shared an update but we fast approaching the end and plenty progress to share on our renovation finishes. We are now entering the last week before our official move in date of 1 November; we moving in with construction continuing around us. This past week was a week of floors - screed prep for vinyl floors, tiling began under the sala and vinyl flooring through out the interior. The colour is Pinot Noir, appropriately named for a Winelands home location, from @limegreen_sourcing_solutions and it’s warmed up our space so much. Our sons room, Jack, room is actually East facing (not West as I say in this video!) so we’ve made a big call to plant a tree into the patio and hopefully bring the garden terrace outdoor/ indoor living vibes alive on our terrace (over time!). Kitchen cupboards are shaping up so nicely as they have been transformed with a new coat of paint and some repair work. Our bedroom was where we invested in new cabinetry with new built ins - his and hers - and here is a sneak peak.
Stellies Renovation. 14 weeks down and my faith in renovating has been restored. Considerable progress in 2 weeks. We went from a half complete roof and open rafters to ceiling in the last two weeks. Once skimmed, it was a defining turning point in our reno for me as the open layout spaces we had created read as one for the first time in the project. The sliding doors and feature windows arrived. We went with an all gated panel design for the windows - the light it adds to our home is incredible and the top opening windows for security. Compacting the floors was noisy but fully prepped and ready for installation. Lastly, I went with your guys recommendation on tile choice for our main en-suite - Fluted Natural Oak Linear @decortilesa - stacked vertically and it’s giving sauna vibes. Love it. Please feel free to pop a comment or a motivation below as we tackle the next phase on this exciting build. 👷🏽♀️✨
Stellies Home Renovation; I’m back with an update at the end of Week 12. Well it almost killed us but here is how we look. We’ve inserted a new garage door and the roof is fast approaching completion. The plastering outside has begun. A slightly different view from the back, we started with the roof over the braai area and it will be open sided - our sala space. The stage 9 storm that hit the Cape last weekend caused some serious delays and damage. A move in date of 1 November is feeling a bit to optimistic but we in the best hands with our building team. We’ve cleaned up the side alley with pavers recovered around the property. Our tiles arrived on site. I ordered them from @decortilesa an online tile site, my samples arrived last week and now we are filing. Sneak peak. Which is your favourite tulle option for our main en-suite shower? The cream squares or Linnear Oak tile?
Just like that, we have completed the 8th week of our Stellenbosch renovations; and since we are now halfway through, here's another one-minute reel to show you what we have been up to along the way. It would have been a mistake to let this week slip by without capturing the progress that had been made. As you will see in this video, we are putting in an en-suite/guest loo in the spare bedroom. Our first step has been to install the divider window so that the family room can be separated from the lounge, and then we will install the fireplace. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this week, so we will be able to start the roofing project, which will add so much value to the home. We have two weeks before filing and floors start and I still haven’t made final decisions, hoping to@kill that off this week. Thank you for following along with us on this journey 🔨✨
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