tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82280338146078731822024-03-05T18:18:38.261+02:00To Tame MePaula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-77142354673464819942013-10-08T16:49:00.001+02:002013-10-08T16:49:46.348+02:00New normality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've been spending a lot of time getting used to a new normality......</div>
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This was me a few weeks ago just after I started chemotherapy. Since my hair was already short, I thought I'd have a bit of fun with a Mohawk before it all starts falling out. The hair is all gone now and I look like a proper "Kojak" (for those who remember the television series). I'm doing fine and feeling great these days. Apologies to those who have checked in regularly and found no up-date for so long. I will try to post some things I keep myself busy with from time to time. Otherwise you can follow me on Instagram under the name <b><i><a href="http://instagram.com/jopauche" target="_blank">jopauche</a>.</i></b></div>
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Here is a cute doggie softie I made for my Captain from fabric that is traditionally from Jakarta, Indonesia. I'm not sure anymore where I found the pattern, so if you know, please let me know so I can include a link. (thanks!!)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-36035078238938898472013-07-08T11:12:00.000+02:002013-07-08T11:15:38.777+02:00Bedroom inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here are a few pictures of absolutely delightful bedrooms from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loft-I-Love/134478469934133" target="_blank">Loft I Love Facebook page</a> that is just too good to keep to myself. For me, a perfect way to start a Monday is with a bit of eye candy like these. "Like" their Facebook page and you'll also get inspiring updates like these to brighten up your day (wink). </div>
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This first picture with the suspended bed and fabulous grey bedlinen is just "WOW!" and something I wouldn't mind for my own bedroom. Not to mention the fireplace and the awesome white hide on the floor!</div>
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The headboard in the second to last picture is super "WOW!", don't you think? Have a look....</div>
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Like usual (because that's what I like...) the theme is grey and white although I do like a bit of bohemian Moroccan brightness too, sometimes. These just create such a fantastic, serene atmosphere for a bedroom that is impossible to resist.<br />
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Happy week folks!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-15002332893656122052013-07-05T04:30:00.000+02:002013-07-05T04:30:01.097+02:00Kooperasie StoriesThe name <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.kooperasiestories.co.za/" target="_blank">"Kooperasie Stories"</a></i>, I link to an <i>Afrikaans</i> television programme I used to watch as a kid. The shop is also located next to a Co-op, which is probably where it got the name from. But it's not the meaning/origin of the name that matters here. Walk into "Kooperasie Stories" and you walk into a bit of history (and vintage-lovers' heaven). It is incredible, the amount of beautiful <i>stuff</i> they have in there. Quite terrible actually, because my wallet can never have enough to buy everything I want from this shop. Furniture, enamel-ware and crazily awesome, linen/woven fabrics from Eastern Europe to DIE for, really!<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://www.kooperasiestories.co.za/" target="_blank">Kooperasie Stories</a></i></b> is on the road between Paarl and Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Lovely area to visit and even lovelier shop to lighten the load of your wallet; but definitely worth it! Go there; you won't be disappointed!<br />
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-35835287491491252902013-07-03T08:11:00.002+02:002013-07-03T08:11:36.589+02:00Random stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>fabulous 2nd hand/vintage store near Franschhoek</i></b></div>
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<b><i>South Africa's gorgeous flora</i></b></div>
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<b><i>vintage toy that belonged to my brother</i></b></div>
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A bit of Friday inspiration courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loft-I-Love/134478469934133" target="_blank">Loft i Love</a></div>
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Happy weekend folks!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-77896415967391721862013-06-27T09:04:00.002+02:002013-06-27T09:04:24.364+02:00My Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some of my "i want that" favourites of the moment. I've always been a "lover" of underwear as outerwear, but only with pretty, lacey slips like these ones. They look fabulous when layered with a plain, white, cream or pale coloured slip and is very sexy for summer. I usually wore it with strappy, flat sandals or flat pumps. Add to that, a pretty cardigan and voila! </div>
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1. gorgeous lacey slip from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10688564&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=2000" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
2. chiffon and lace slip from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10584361&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=2000" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
3. printed scarf from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lilaccoast/product/swallow-leaf-print-scarf" target="_blank">not on the high street</a><br />
4. floral slip from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&productId=9562299&categoryId=398529&parent_category_rn=398526" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
5. sexy halter dress from <a href="http://pip-squeakchapeau.com/shop/grown-ups/nicce-halter-dress" target="_blank">pip-squeak chapeau etc.</a><br />
6. "gotta have this" embroidered bag from <a href="https://www.hardtofind.com.au/35697_heidi-hobo" target="_blank">hardtofind</a><br />
7. stripey pants from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10584426&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=2000" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
8. vintage style slip from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20#catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=401&pageSize=200" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
9. fabulous black midi slip from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10487774&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208533&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=2000" target="_blank">Top Shop</a><br />
10. cotton dress "must have" from <a href="http://pip-squeakchapeau.com/shop/grown-ups/sugar-monkey-dress" target="_blank">pip-squeak chapeau etc.</a><br />
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Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-72673456648826171582013-06-21T05:00:00.000+02:002013-06-21T05:00:04.737+02:00Dottie stuffHow can this be? I was just too late!! One Of my favourite of favourites on Etsy and the world of Vintage and blogging had a handful of dresses going on sale on Etsy and they sold out in just a couple of days! Nooooo!!! <br />
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<a href="http://www.dottieangel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dottie Angel </a> have been my <i style="font-weight: bold;">muse </i>since I "discovered" her a couple of years ago and when I saw that she has her trademark, gorgeous, vintage inspired frocks on Etsy, it was just a tad too late. Now I have to wait until "fall" which is our Spring and keep my eyes peeled on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dottieangel" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dottieangel/sold?page=8&ltid=69942689" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> to make sure I'm a "happy chappie" this coming summer, in my "dottie frock".<br />
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Dare I say that it would make me a happy chappie indeed to see ALL of these in the wardrobe that I call mine? Sigh! Oh, yes! Very happy indeed!</div>
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Again I borrow some images from <b><i><a href="http://www.loftilove.com/baby/" target="_blank">Loft i love</a></i></b><br />
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a bed and bed linen with a difference - me like it!</div>
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perfect to get lost in their dreams</div>
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a room fit for a little princess</div>
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<b><br /></b>Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-47897432948023160742013-06-19T07:50:00.000+02:002013-06-19T07:50:07.298+02:00InspirationBathrooms... For me, a bathroom is not just a room for personal hygiene; it's a room where I want to relax, unwind and drift away, feeling refreshed and revitalised after a good soak in a fragrant tub. It is for me, a sanctuary, a peaceful, private spa. Here are some pictures that inspire me to revamp (at least) our guest toilet (for now).<br />
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All pictures borrowed from <b><i><a href="http://www.loftilove.com/bathroom/" target="_blank">Loft i love</a></i></b><br />
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i LOVE the colour and the random mirrors and knicks and knacks on the wall</div>
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LOVE the mirrors</div>
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Babylonstoren is situated in the Drakenstein Valley between Franschhoek and Paarl, in the heart of the Cape Winelands. There are many activities to keep you busy all day long, which includes The Garden, wine tasting, hiking up the <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Koppies" target="_blank">koppie</a>, </b>bird watching, photographing every square inch of this beautiful property and of course, EATING....<br />
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I cannot insist enough the importance of experiencing this place for yourself; once you've been there, you'll know what I mean. Like my friend said; "it looks like they employed someone to go around all day, merchandising and decorating". It is just <b><i>FABULOUS</i></b>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At <a href="http://babylonstoren.com/food/" target="_blank">Babel</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><a href="http://babylonstoren.com/garden/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Garden</a></span></div>
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You can view more pictures from others that visited this amazing place on <a href="http://www.gramfeed.com/instagram/tags#babylonstoren" target="_blank">gramfeed</a>. Then head on over to my favourite local blogger <a href="http://vasgevang.co.za/" target="_blank">Vasgevang</a>, to see his posts about <a href="http://www.babylonstoren.com/" target="_blank">Babylonstoren</a>, <a href="http://vasgevang.co.za/babylonstoren/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://vasgevang.co.za/babylonstoren-garden/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://vasgevang.co.za/babylonstoren-breakfast/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Happy weekend!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-5915585007634754872013-05-27T16:33:00.000+02:002013-05-27T16:33:16.083+02:00CrochetI have been REAL busy crocheting lately and our blanket is close to the "finished" status - something I'm really looking forward to. I bought a lovely book (will share sometime soon) with 500 crochet pieces and have been trying out different stitches and patterns for our blanket. It will be a real patchwork/quilt/blanket/piece of art, hehehe.... <br />
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So far I've made 70 blocks and have about another 30 to go, phew! What do you think?<br />
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-2813260588994786142013-05-14T09:08:00.001+02:002013-05-14T19:28:42.322+02:00Bakers day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A beautiful loaf of home-made bread; true artisan baker style and I can't wait to sink my teeth into this.....yummmm!</div>
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-38533668870651435692013-05-06T04:30:00.000+02:002013-05-06T04:30:01.024+02:00Decorex continues<div style="text-align: center;">
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One of my favourites was the exhibit of Stefan Frylick of <a href="http://www.spaceforlife.co.za/wmenu.php" target="_blank">Space for Life</a></div>
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Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-39927539175911700742013-05-03T04:00:00.000+02:002013-05-03T07:06:26.449+02:00InspirationThanks to <b><i>Pinterest</i></b>, I stumbled upon <b><i><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.com.es/" target="_blank">this</a></i></b> fantastic site of Swedish born Parisian, Anna G. What an absolute pleasure to scroll down the page and feast my eyes on the photographs of these beautiful homes that she shares with us.<br />
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Happy weekend!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-12866225130528054322013-05-01T12:25:00.000+02:002013-05-01T12:25:29.735+02:00Decorex Cape Town 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><i><a href="http://lovemilo.com/" target="_blank">love milo</a></i></b> @ decorex, a lovely shop that I wrote about <a href="http://totameme.blogspot.com/2012/11/love-milo.html" target="_blank">here</a> a while back </div>
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<br />Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-47869241482348276752013-04-24T07:27:00.000+02:002013-04-24T07:30:07.211+02:00Lightbulbs and suchTo continue along the same theme of yesterday's post, I'd like to share with you the desk lamp The Captain made recently with a <a href="http://hoiploy.com/shop/squirrel-cage-filament-lightbulb/" target="_blank">Squirrel Cage bulb</a> and <a href="http://hoiploy.com/product-category/fabric-cables/" target="_blank">red cord</a> purchased from <b><a href="http://hoiploy.com/" target="_blank">Hoi P'loy</a></b>.<br />
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from <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2011/05/16/liberty-fabric-wrapped-lampshade-tips-styling-ideas/" target="_blank">decor8 blog</a></div>
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You can buy an uncovered lampshade like the one above from <a href="http://lampshadestudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lampshade Studio</a> in Somerset West (ZA) or up-cycle one of your old shades. I like to visit thrift shops and junk yards and I'm certain one can find something special there too.</div>
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For the designer light bulbs the possibilities are infinite. Try <a href="http://1000bulbs.com/category/antique-light-bulbs/" target="_blank">here</a> on the <i>1000Bulbs(dot)com</i> website, if you like the antique look or <a href="http://plumen.com/products.html" target="_blank">here</a> on <i>Plumen</i>, for something more modern.</div>
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one of my favourites from <a href="http://1000bulbs.com/product/67311/ALB40WVSG30CL.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-71429047466048650512013-04-15T08:24:00.003+02:002013-04-15T08:24:41.481+02:00Winter warmersWith winter upon us, it's not a bad idea to invest in a good pair of handmade wool-lined boots to keep your toes warm during the cold months. I saw <a href="http://gurmuki.com/ankle-boots/" target="_blank">these</a> at a local market the other day and I fell in love....(sigh!) <a href="http://gurmuki.com/" target="_blank">Gurmuki</a> boots are handmade in Cape Town, South Africa with locally sourced materials. There are more products in their line, like laptop/tablet carriers and beautiful summer sandals (for the lucky ones up north who are going into warmer weather now). Sonja Nell, founder, designer and owner of <a href="http://gurmuki.com/" target="_blank">Gurmuki</a> is very passionate about her products and when you slip on a pair of Gurmuki's you'll know why. They are comfortable, warm and funky enough to fit any style or taste.<br />
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For more info visit the web page <a href="http://gurmuki.com/" target="_blank">here</a> or their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gurmuki/412177392166092" target="_blank">here</a>. I can't think of a better investment for winter-warm boots than these!</div>
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Paris-Brest is a deliciously rich cake made with choux pastry and a praline flavoured butter-cream. For recipes to make your own, click <a href="http://pastryandsports.blogspot.com/2009/12/paris-brest-classic-version.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.911cheferic.com/component/yoorecipe/recipe/466-gateau-paris-brest-paris-brest-cake" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-32612389246270186122013-04-09T09:54:00.000+02:002013-04-09T09:54:31.902+02:00Zucchini RestaurantGosh! I can't believe it's been so long since my last post! I've been pre-occupied with "stuff" and haven't had a chance to write a post about anything. At the moment we have visitors from The Netherlands and we're getting around a bit with shopping and sight-seeing. The past week was spent in the beautiful town of Wilderness on the Garden Route. On the road between Wilderness and Sedgefield is a small "village" of shops and restaurants called <a href="http://timberlakeorganic.co.za/" target="_blank">Timberlake</a>.<br />
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We stopped there for lunch at a fabulous little restaurant called <a href="http://timberlakeorganic.co.za/templates/zucchini-restaurant/" target="_blank">Zucchini</a>. The food is delicious, service is friendly and the setting is beautiful. Not to mention the décor of the restaurant, which I fell in love with instantly!<br />
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From the horse saddles used as seats on the barstools to the beautiful mosaic fire-place; it's all in the detail, and here you'll find lots of little details that makes you just love, Love, LOVE this place (and that's before you've even tried the delicious food)! Make sure to stop here if you're in the area; you won't be sorry!</div>
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Happy day!Paula-Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571049169002891659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228033814607873182.post-8105586577735701252013-03-04T04:30:00.000+02:002013-03-04T07:18:19.915+02:00Bread of LifeIf ever you're in Stellenbosch, do yourself a HUGE favour and visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/De-Oude-Bank-Bakkerij/202228703149816" target="_blank">De Oude Bank Bakkerij</a> for the most divine breads and pastries you have ever tasted. EVER!! They've been getting fantastic reviews from critiques all over the country, which I must admit, is well deserved (see this one from <a href="http://www.eatout.co.za/restaurants/7234/stellenbosch-/oude-bank-bakkerij" target="_blank">Eat Out</a> and this one from <a href="http://www.capetownmagazine.com/oude-bank-bakkerij" target="_blank">Cape Town Magazine</a>.). If this isn't enough to make you want to go there and indulge, I think these pictures of what's on offer will do the trick, no?<br />
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