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Showing posts with label Home. Show all posts

10 December 2014

EASY CHRISTMAS TABLE CENTRE PIECES


I found these "Easy Peasy" Christmas centre piece ideas on Pinterest 
and if any of you are like "Moi" then easy sounds good! 
I think they all look traditionally festive and require very little effort, as many of the components 
are possibly what we have already at home like Christmas baubles, candles, pine cones, 
vases and even candy.
I like the sweetie candle, as the green and red always looks so Christmassy, but I do have concerns that the sweeties (in my house) wouldn't last as long as the candle.
I hope I have given you some "easy peasy" inspiration for your table centre piece.
Enjoy!











22 March 2014

DECOREX DURBAN 2014




Not having visited a Decorex show before I was quite excited when I received complimentary tickets for the Trade Day. Decorex is KZN’s finest décor, design and lifestyle expo and this years theme is "bliss". As soon as I walked in I was struck by the colours and vibrancy of the exhibitors stands, whether they were proudly showcasing their latest decor trends or keen to enlighten you with practical know-how, you definitely leave with plenty of design and décor ideas and inspiration.
What I also enjoyed was the Gourmet Cuisine area with its trendy pop-up restaurants. 
Chocolate often appears in my posts and I couldn't resist buying some slabs
 of hand made chocolate from Drakensberg Chocolate Memories.
I must admit I totally "lost" myself whilst slowly wandering from one stand to the next,
 so much so, that I ran out of time and didn't get to see it all, which means another visit is on the cards this weekend.
If you cannot make it to this years Decorex Durban then you can view some of the show through my many photos below.

Decorex Durban 2014
20 March - 23 March
10am-8pm daily (Sunday 10am-6pm)
Adults R65

Enjoy!


Cuisine area


Drakensberg Chocolate Memories


Caesarstone

Spoon Chandelier



U M O Y A Outdoor

Lineage Coffee

Smart Car covered in Easigrass

Tradesecret

Bella & Boo Tuk Tuk

St Leger & Viney

St Leger & Viney

Plascon

Plascon

St Leger & Viney

Plascon

Scott Dogs - Gourmet Hot Dogs






23 January 2014

UNDER THE CLOCHE

Ok if you are wondering what a cloche is then carry on reading...
The word ‘cloche’ is French, meaning simply ‘bell’. Earlier origins are found in the Medieval Latin word ‘clocca’, or clock. 
Today the word cloche is used in many ways, typically when something is bell-shaped such as a hat or a food covering.
Now we have all seen these beautiful glass domes that often cover cakes and sweet goodies, but here are some other suggestions for the use of a cloche. You can literally place anything under a glass bell and it will become a decor centerpiece or focal point.
Enjoy!


Most often used to cover foodie items


A cloche can be used to safely display beautiful items 



Don't hesitate to display unusual simple items



Simple floral elements look stunning



How wonderful does this old treasured photo look ?



Dried arrangements can be displayed for all to see and enjoy



Holidays and celebrations can even be displayed under a cloche



Candle and stone arrangements are inexpensive yet look great 


18 January 2014

RAIN FRAGRANCE DISC


Having always been drawn to all things "Home Fragrance", whether it be a candle, diffuser, room spray or a simple bag of potpourri, you can imagine I couldn't resist buying a fragrance disc from rain recently.




Fragrance discs are generally made of porous clay, which have been pre soaked in perfume and are ideal to hang in smaller more confined spaces. Wardrobes, closets and even the car are ideal homes for these subtle smelling discs.
Over time, as the fragrance fades on the disc, you will need to refresh the disc (approx 30 days) by applying some drops of the refresher oil, which rain also sell.

I chose the African Cucumber, but there are two other fragrances to choose from Saffron & Tangerine and Black Amber. With hindsight I should have chosen the Saffron & Tangerine as I love this fragrance in their bath salts.
I found my particular African Cucumber fragrance disc to have virtually no smell at all once I removed the cellophane. After asking my "kiddiewinks" to tell me what did the disc smell of...their reply was clay, which actually made me have doubts as to whether the disc had been pre soaked in perfume. 
Maybe this one just slipped through the net at the factory.
Hopefully that was the case, otherwise these fragrance discs don't impress Moi!

I can honestly say that I am a true "Rain Ranger" and absolutely love all things rain.
Thankfully this won't deter me from trying some of their other home fragrance products, of which they make many.....
So watch this space!





23 August 2013

FRIDAY FINDS

I found myself back at MUSE for this weeks "Friday Finds".
MUSE, located in the Kloof Village mall and is full of unusual and interesting home decor goodies.
Click on the pink link below to read my previous write up.



 1.


Outdoor Wave Chair R3,940
Design Team Cushion R450


2.


Thorny hand made Bowls
R145


3.



Leather Chair R4,999
Cushions R450
Reversible Cotton Throw R 795


4.



Corrie Hook handmade Ceramics 
Platter R495
Jug R260
Baobab Bowl R280

5 July 2013

FRIDAY FINDS

I always enjoy finding either a bargain or just something reduced in price...This weeks Friday Finds are from Woolworths and are all reduced, so if you are looking for some soft furnishings or candles for your home, then check these out!
Here are some of my "faves".
Enjoy!








10 June 2013

WAYS TO RECYCLE THAT OLD CASE!

I love Pinterest, as you can pick up so many good recycling ideas...
Check out all of these fantastic and useful ways of extending the life of the good "old" suitcase!
Ask your mum or granny, if they have any of these lurking in their lofts or garages, if not look out for them at car boot sales etc.
Add some legs and you can create a unique piece of furniture for very little cost.
My favourite is the doggy bed, my daxxy would love that as a bed!



Occasional Tables



Doggy Bed



A Different Shelving System



Can't say this chair looks too comfy



BedsideTable



Bedside Table



6 June 2013

STORAGE IDEAS {PART 2}



As a follow up to a couple of posts that I did on storage ideas some time ago, here are some more that I have found.
Enjoy!




A cake stand adds elegance to any dressing table.




Large low sided wicker baskets are relatively inexpensive and allows you to easily see and lay your hand to all your cosmetics.



Befriend your elderly Aunt or Granny in the hope that she will give you some of her antique silver.




One of the simplest and cheapest storage container is a good old jam jar.




Too much make up? Then attach a plastic see through set of pouches on the inside of a wardrobe door.