Bedroom inspiration

Here are a few pictures of absolutely delightful bedrooms from the Loft I Love Facebook page 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). 

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!

The headboard in the second to last picture is super "WOW!", don't you think? Have a look....

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.

Happy week folks!

Inspiration

Thanks to Pinterest, I stumbled upon this 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.

I could really go on FOREVER with these lovely images, but I'll let you discover more of such treasures by yourself by visiting her site. All above images are courtesy of  La Maison d'Anna G

Be inspired!

Happy weekend!

Weylandts

A recent visit to Knysna with visitors from The Netherlands took us on a trip to Thesen Island and in particular checking out the Weylandts shop on the island. If you're into contemporary furniture and design for the home, this is the place to go. Weylandts stock a wide variety of furniture and décor items that will leave your pocket a bit emptier but your home looking fabulous.

As the sole distributor in South Africa of designers such as Kenneth Cobonpue and Ethnicraft it is not surprising that Weylandts is such a favourite shopping destination for home decorators.

I took some pictures in the Thesen Island store, but if you want to see their whole range of products, check out their website here.

Do you like? I love, love, LOVE!

Happy day!

Pretty pastels

Beautiful, simple images of pretty pastels for a bit of inspiration.....

Images source

Happy day!

I like it a lot

I can't believe it's the 4th of the month already! We've been busy with the kitchen and then had a busy weekend with Cheetah playing indoor hockey and then we were visiting friends on Sunday for a big get-together. We were quite happy that yesterday turned out to be a bit cooler than the sweltering heat we've had this last week. (Phew!)

Here are some images that inspired me over the last few days. I'm beginning to like the idea of white, grey and natural wood more and more; especially now the kitchen is (almost) done and the lighter tones with the bamboo look so divine! (I'll share with you later in the week)

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These rooms are absolutely gorgeous and I am considering painting a few pieces of our furniture all white. I hope you get some inspiration from these too!

Have a happy week!

a good place to gather

a good place to gather is the blog by Jessica who is the former chef of Nook Eatery, which she co-owned and ran with her husband Luke. We got to know them at Nook and were always impressed by this couple's passion for quality, delicious food and eye for detail. I was very happy to see them recently at Kamersvol Geskenke and to have the pleasure of sinking my teeth into one of their home-made, buttery, mouth-watering delicious croissants again. The Captain always insisted that the croissants are the best he's ever had and being a Frenchman, it is a great compliment to the chef; and a well-deserved one too. 

If you never had the pleasure of eating at Nook, well.... too bad. We're secretly hoping they might consider moving back to our part of the "woods".... hehe. Until they do (yeah, I wish!!) I will continue to collect the fabulous recipes she shares with us on a good place to gather. I think you will enjoy it too!

Happy day!

Essie Letterpress

Being the image junkie that I am, it is no surprise that I am totally in LOVE with the work created by Essie Letterpress. I saw them at Kamersvol not so long ago and am delighted to know that they will be in my neighbourhood again soon. I am not a woman of many words and often say that a picture can speak a thousand words; so I'll let these pictures do just that.

You can find them  at the The Treasury Christmas Market on the 1st of December at the Oude Libertas in Stellenbosch or visit their website, online shop or blog. 

Here are a few more images borrowed from the Essie Letterpress blog:

I will definitely be at the Treasury Market on the 1st of December to get myself one of those notebooks with the beautifully designed cover!

Happy day!

Liesel Trautman ceramics

There is absolutely nothing I love more than beautiful design. When I saw Liesel Trautman's work at Kamersvol Geskenke this last Friday, it was love at first sight. It immediately grabbed my attention with it's freshness and simple designs. Like me, she's an image junkie and draws inspiration from Victorian and Chinese design. My personal favourite is her take on the kewpie doll (something I remember from when I was a little girl).  They are a definite "must have" and I will put that on my list for Santa! (haha!)

Visit her shop on 154 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town or her website, here.

Happy day!