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Gray Loves The GREYROOM + A Win

I've been eyeing out the Greyroom on Instagram for a little while now. I'm mad about their scandi-morocc style pieces! To celebrate the relaunch of my new website (& becuase Gray loves Grey), we're celebrating with a little give away! TO WIN: To win the above artisanal,...

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Get The Look With WOMAG

From cosy, country kitchens to minimal & modern city dwellings; WOMAG helps you create your dream space. From sourcing on trend tiles to luxurious free-standing baths and magnificent slabs of marble, WOMAG has a show room full of quality finishes and inspiration for your dream...

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That Scandi Lifestyle

Love these fresh, black and white homes - find these and loads more home decor inspiration here.           ...

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My Dream(y) Beach House

A while back I blogged about my dream beach house (here&here). Well I found a lovely little quote on Pinterest today that said something along the lines of, "Don't make it a dream, make it a plan". So I felt totally re-inspired to re-live my...

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Happy Monday & A Catch Up

Happy Monday! Mine will start off with a little walk along the sea with Harry, before dropping him off at school. We were really lucky to find him a fantastic little school, pretty much on the sea and opposite a beautiful public park. On that note, life...

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Makers Workshop

Ooh this looks so gorgeous and like loads of fun! Join Bouwers Flowers and Makers for a workshop of blooms, learning to make your own flower crowns - because every girl has to host a baby shower, hen party or night of bubbly for someone...

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The Big Gonsenhausers Sale

The thing with decorating in black and white is the dramatic statement it makes. I’ve selected a few rugs from Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs that offer the perfect foundation for this appealing monochromatic scheme. Plus, you may have noticed that Gonsenhausers is hosting their annual sale at...

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Picnic Time

With summer on the way - you're going to want to get your hands on one of these these gorgeous new Love Milo picnic blankets. Sun downers just got a whole lot more desirable. ...

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Get Those Pinterest Floors With WOMAG

So if you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know I have an absolute obsession with white, wood floors. Recently though, I've been loving the herringbone look too - it's so on trend, gives floors such interest ,yet has a classic look that...

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Print Perfect

WOW. How cute is this print! See this and more fun designs at Celesté.  ...

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21 Dreamy Kitchens

Minimal and structured, industrial or raw-brick-rustic. Which kitchen best fits your style? They're all pretty dreamy if you ask me.           (All images via here) P.S. If you missed my post on the wonders of marble, check it out here. Perfect for that on-trend kitchen....

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House Goals

I've finally added a little green to our apartment. Nothing like plants to liven up a space. Next, besides getting a couple pictures framed and perhaps a piece of art or two, I'm loving the woven wall hangings trend. Here are a few creative folk...

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Hefty Design

Wow, imagine one of these in your kids room! :) Southern Guild, together with iconic designer Porky Hefer, will once again take to the world’s stage when they represent South Africa at the inaugural London Design Biennale being presented at Somerset House this September. Showcasing design...

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New At Moroccan Warehouse

Good thing I'm not in Cape Town or I'd have lost loads of cash on all this new stock! :) Those rugs, baskets, ceramics and tiles are not helping my strive for minimalism. Beautiful! Moroccan Warehouse is on the corner of Buitenkant and Commercial St, Cape...

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Upcycling May Help Your Latte & Shoe Fund

I love to chuck things out and constantly edit my home, I'm more so hating clutter as I get older. But be careful, sometimes we can be throwing money down the drain, when one could be upcycling unwanted items into useful, creative and cash saving pieces. Another...

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And The Airloom Winner Is . . .

I'm so excited by all the wonderful feedback regarding my collaboration with Airloom - Thank You! Big congrats, @sarianafaure- enjoy your summer kelim! Love to see how you style it in your home xx...

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I’m going Nordic

I'm super excited to now be freelancing for Nordic Makers, helping them with their new design service! Hopefully I'll be able to bring you some exciting before and afters someday soon! xx ...

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Marble, taking the world by storm

Only the hottest trend on earth right now! Bloggers are instagramming their prized possessions on it, pinners are pinning it and designers praise it! MARBLE. A few years ago I chose WOMAG to install our kitchen counter tops and the finish was fabulous, instantly giving our...

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Kim Gray & Airloom Collaboration

Inspired by my striped, Kelim cushions and my love from Moroccan decor - I'm so excited to have teamed up with Airloom to design a collection of striped rugs!  Autumn Kelim  Spring Kelim  Summer Kelim  Winter Kelim  To celebrate, we're giving away a Kelim Inspired rug of your choice! Here's...

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Crushing On Pink

From soft salmon to rosewater turkish delight - I'm totally crushing on pink right now! Waterford Estate Rose Mary; infinity scarf and towel, Mungo; rose quartz studs, Prestwich Collection, dipped belly basket, Simply Home; woven print basket, The Basket Room; Marion Fortat Vas, Nordic Makers; Fenn Tote...

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Simply Home

A few things I have my eye on at the gorgeous, Simply Home Online Store.     ...

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Mungo-ify! Can We Make That A Word!

I have a dream, and that's to Mungo-ify my home! Can't get enough of their seriously high quality towels and linens! You just can't beat getting into bed with crisp, white linen, and it's luxurious with Mungo! Loving our summer towels! They're light and quick drying -...

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Big City Lights

Big city living needs fabulous lighting! Check out Hemmesphere Lightings brand new range of lighting combining beautifully crafted wood, bare light bulbs, brilliant craftsmanship and unique shadows! ...

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The Basket Room

Well I'm a complete basket case now because I want to order just about every style! Crazy about these baskets from The Basket Room. While The Basket Case is in the UK (e-mail them for order quote) watch out for my next basket post - a...

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Barrydale Hand Weavers

We did an incredibly scenic little day trip to Barrydale on our visit to Akasha. The Barrydale Hand Weavers made some good sales out of us girls! I got some goodies for our apartment in Dublin - can't wait to set them up!  ...

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My Monochrome Lust List

Just a  little black & white luxe I'm looking for in my life! Chuck Taylor All Star Low II, Superbalist; Pj's, Margot Molyneux; berber rug, Gonsenhausers; work out wear, Cotton On Body; blazer, Country Road; new wayfarers with green lense, Ray-Ban; Nguni Mules, House Of Cinnamon;...

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Father’s Day: Lastminute.com

Still not got dad sorted? You've got 3 days to cut through the cheese and get something styling for dad!  Parka, H&M; suede hunter boots (available in assorted colours), Freestyle Shoes; grey beanie, Cotton On; Weekender bag & Nike Air Berwuda Sneakers, JCrew - order via Net...

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Trendy Pets

I know the type I'm talking to here, because I was one too! The type to post more pics of your furry child than a new trigger-happy mother to a human child! So you, you are going to love this! Check out the new Benji...

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What I’m Up To Next

Hey :) THE SUN IS OUT in full force and so one must sit in it, bask in it, appreciate it! Dublin has come alive with Spring flowers and summer greens! I've met up with one of my favourite stores, Nordic Makers and hope to bring...

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My Video Shoot For Home-Lust

So the stylish folk from Home-Lust came to shoot in our Dublin apartment. Such a fun day was had by all, showcasing their gorgeous products!  (A video by Kilig Productions, Dublin / Photography: Helen Devine / Styling by: Kim Gray Product sourcing and food: Diana Valentine / Music and musings: Valentina Magli  / Products:...

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Hey Dog Lovers

For the furry-kid lovers! Cushions designed by Melktert Dekor & sold by www.thislittlemarket.co.za...

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21 Entrepreneurs Series: No. 11 Holly Becker Of Decor8

Oh my gosh! Yay! Can't believe I got to interview Holly! I've been following Decor8 since I started blogging and it's been such an inspiration! Following blogs like Holly's is what got me started and inspired! (Her blog oozes pretty!) I'm seeing such a trend...

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21 Entrepreneurs: No. 8 Irish Design Shop

I discovered the Irish Design Shop before I even moved to Ireland while I was doing some feeling around and looking into the design scene. I was immediately drawn to their focused approach & well curated store, focusing on strong, minimal design that's funky, yet...

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21 Entrepreneurs: No. 7 Harry De Zitter

Harry goes way back when it comes to being a dear family friend. He and my dad started out together in the ad world! Harry has shot for the likes of Nike & The New York Times and done portraits of familiar faces such as...

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21 Entrepreneurs: No. 6 Matt Allison

I've been following Matt for a few years now on Instagram. He's got a great eye for design and I've enjoyed following his journey from South Africa to Australia. I just love his (new) approach to life and very much aspire to some of his...

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21 Entrepreneurs Series: No. 3 Halsted Design

To be honest, I don't know Halsted Designs that well - but I immediately loved their fun, quirky prints! I guess when living overseas, that African nostalgia pulls at one's heart strings too! TITLE: Fleur heyns Co-founder Halsted Design   1. ) How did your business/blog/website come about? How was...

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21 Entrepreneurs Series: No. 2 Nordic Makers

Nordic Makers was one of the first stores I found in Ireland that stopped me dead in my tracks with a, "Sorry love, I HAVE to go in!" Louis Weyhe Funder, Nordic Makers 1.) How did your business come about? How was this idea born and what...

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3 Coffee Table Books On My Wishlist

I've been following Anne Sage & Design Sponge since I started blogging +- 9 years ago - and Kinfolk I discovered later through Instagram! All three heroes here are major game players in their field of design - be it publishing stylish decor magazines or producing well...

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How To Create Awesome Places In Small Spaces

There's a lot to be said for small spaces. Besides some easy interior design ideas I'm about to share, you can really focus and hone in on your own, unique, style and create something straight out of your favourite decor-mag (or blog :)  )  1.) Keep things...

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My 10 Key Pieces From Weylandts For A Fashionable Home

So much to love - but here are 10 key items from Weylandts to create that on-trend home.  1.)  A great wall unit makes for an interesting show piece, housing those nostalgic holiday souvenirs, books, sound system and ceramics. 2.) I think every living room needs an eye...

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Dine With Dark Horse

Dine with a little edgy-sophistication with the new Dark Horse Metropolitan Chair. (R2950) The Metropolitan Chair in tan and black is the latest addition to the Dark Horse seating range. This leather and mild steel piece, is a lightweight, multi-purpose table chair. It suits almost any space...

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Cable Buy

You can ask my husband, if there's one thing I can't stand, it's cords and cables! :) Now there's always an exception to the rule! Thank-fashion for these designer cables - available at the Mono Online Store.  ...

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Hard Day’s Light

Cool as a cucumber, sleek and minimal - take a fashionable turn with the new Concrete Lighting Range from Weylandts!   ...

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Toasty Floors

I've always been a huge fan of screed floors, and so the new Cemrete Coffee Inspired Colour Collection has me wanting to get play renovate, renovate! Cemcrete is excited to add six NEW coffee inspired Colour Hardener colours to the range. Six toasty NEW colours that will...

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Killing Me Softly

I just love to browse the Leif Shop. How can you not!? (Part torture, part inspiring!!) :) ...

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Apartment Cool

Love this look created by Woodbender. Just perfect for apartment living! Salsa Stool in Harvard Cherry stain and Hertex fabric: Dakota Darkness - R2934 Chelsea Tub in Harvard Cherry stain and Hertex fabric: Drama Glazier - R5725 Chelsea Tub in Harvard Cherry stain and Hertex fabric: Koolhide Cobra...

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Qalakabusha Ottoman

Bring a mix of bold, quirky, African fabrics into your home with Halsted Design! They've got a new member to the family too - check out their cheeky new Ottoman.   For more, visit Halsteddesign.com...

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The Old Mill Stores

Discovered the most charming little store on our Cork, Long Weekend Away; The Old Mill Stores.  It's the kind of store that elevates your heart rate rather quickly! I bought these sweet Folklore enamel mugs for our next road trip! Now to find a cool flask! :) Check them out...

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Get Your Kilt On

It's the perfect weekender bag with your favourite blue jeans and Converse! Lusting after this Kilt Barrel Bag from Hertex Fabrics!  ...

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BANERET

Love a clutter-free work space!? Look no further than BANERET for simplicity at its best! ...

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New Prestwich Collection Showroom

While I'll still have to lust online - Capetonians & visitors can soon visit the all new Prestwich Showroom for stylish local finds!   Says Lynn from Prestwich Collection: "After a lengthy search we have very carefully selected our space in the stunning and trendy Mason’s Press building...

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Mungo Quill Blanket

Inspired by the traditional weaving culture of the Nigerian Yoruba people, the Quill blanket is the latest Mungo addition to their luscious collection of throws and blankets. I want one of course! ...

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The New Modernist

This looks fun! The New Modernist is a specialty store that focuses on Modernism’s finest moments in the form of lovingly restored, collectible pieces of furniture that are presented in their best possible state. Check them out at 142 Buitengracht St, Urban Hub, Bo-Kaap....

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New Le Creuset Single-Serve Coffee Press

How gorgeous? Le Creuset’s new Single-Serve Coffee Press offers one of the best and purest ways to prepare a brew, with the smaller, personal size of this 350ml plunger being ideal for one cup of steaming hot coffee. Whether for coffee purists or those who just need a...

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Decor Inspired

It's been a while since I did a decor-inspiration post. SO inspired by these spaces!               ...

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Spartan Shop

Oooh another online-store I could go crazy in!! Love, love, love Spartan Shop! Just another reason to join with Aramex Global Shopper. ...

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Cosy Courtyards

Our courtyard is a long way off from being cosy - but these spots have me dreaming of my next courtyard purchase!            ...

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Indego Africa

Obsessed - just loving all these hand made baskets from Indego Africa!      ...

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Mad About Mungo

Mad about my new Mungo striped cushions! See the different colour variations here! ...

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Mia Mélange

I'm such a freak for baskets! Can't have too many! And so; these classic, cotton-rope baskets are on my wish-list now! ...

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Matchbox

Love this simple yet super effective, plywood furniture by Matchbox!  ...

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LUMOJO – the bees knees!

Wow, some of the most beautiful packaging I've seen in a while! Say hello to new-kid-on-the-block, LUMOJO - delicious, natural honey that comes in these very stylish ceramic pots! LOVE! While they are not in S.A. yet, they're planning to get here soon! Watch this space!...

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New Mungo

Before returning to Dublin, I stocked up on a few my my favourite Mungo essentials; like these striped tea towels and Huck Kitchen Towels. Next time I'm going to have to get the new, Cooks Cloth! Made from 50% Cotton & 50% hemp, it's as versatile as...

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A for Avoca

So you do know when you come to Dublin, you're going to have to track down the nearest Avoca!  Luckily, you can shop online too! :)...

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Salsa Scatters

New Salsa Scatters from Hertex Fabrics! That last olive & navy scatter can salsa my way!     ...

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Insta-fan

Every now and then I share inspiring Instagram accounts to follow. Loving the work of local photographer, Andrea van der Spuy. That banquet looks rather dreamy!   ...

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Big 5

Robert-Thomson.com is my go to for a contemporary design fix! Here are my Big 5 covets! I'm currently loving plants in and around the home with an African inspired twist! For more, check out their new website & products Here! xx...

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Moroccan Warehouse

I popped into Moroccan Warehouse (Corner of Commercial & Buitenkant St, CT) last week for a browse, treated myself to a basket for our Dublin abode! Watch out for more Dublin apartment life, coming soon! xx ...

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Geometry Class

Looking for that contemporary touch! Check out the Lula Fabrics Geometric Collection! So much fun for kids & adult spaces alike! ...

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Cut The Colour

Looking to go ultra classic, farm-house chic!? Have I got the thing for you! ‘Contemporary Classics’ is the debut fabric collection from Philip Pikus.This is a range of reworked classics in a neutral, contemporary palette of taupe, grey, bone and linen (with charcoal launching later in...

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I Have A Dream: Part 2

So just over a week or so ago, I showed you what my dream beach house would look like (If you missed it, find Part 1 Here) Here's more dreamy decor! Dream Big they say! xx            Find more images here xx...

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My Summer Covet

My absolute must-have for your summer holiday are these beachy, summer towels and kikoi's from Mungo! Light weight, woven, absorbent and beach-bag-stylish, these are a must! Summer Towels R495 Ruti Kikois R223 Bamboo Wrap R447 See www.mungo.co.za for more!...

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All New Mono Online Store

Ah, my favourite Online Decor Store has just relaunched their website with some fabulous new products! Check out Mono Online Store! ...

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I have a dream

I'm not sure where or how, but my dream is to have a beach house! I'm not sure if I'd live in it, or if it would be a holiday home either, but it would look a little something like this . . .              ...

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Outdoor Styling

Loving these exotic, tribal-like, outdoor rugs from Airloom! My Dublin courtyard is calling! ...

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Moroccan Colour

Whether it's a single burnt orange Kelim or powder-pink pouffe, Moroccan decor can easily bring a pop of colour to a contemporary setting!      (Images via here)...

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Colour Me Happy

Last week I introduced you to Home-Lust, another new, favourite, Irish online store! I'm contributing to their blog with an article on my favourite colour trend for 2016! For now . . . I leave you with some of their covetable colour!  ...

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My Pinterest Life

It's amazing how ones taste changes and develops over time! I've been cleaning up and editing my Pinterest Boards! Go and take a look if you're needing a little fashion, decor or beauty inspiration! There are a few new boards too xx ...

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Green Machine

With the increasing pace of our daily lives, I'm loving this green trend in the home. Plants, reminding us to slow, nurture and thrive!       Images Via Here...

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Bofred Feature Furniture

I think I need a little Bofred Design in my life! My bedroom is calling for this lamp! LOVE! Find more designs here!  ...

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Home Lust

Ooh, another favourite on-line store from Ireland! Welcome Home-Lust for gorgeous Scandi inspired finds! Home-Lust will ship to S.A. - just enquire xx...

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Le Creuset Sale

Yay, Yay, Yay, the Le Creuset Sale starts today! Promotions are valid from 9 January – 31 January 2016, while stocks last. Visit your nearest Le Creuset Boutique Store, or alternatively shop online at www.lecreuset.co.za where you can enjoy countrywide free delivery. ...

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Get Organised!

Your 2016 home office must-have is this super little wooden organiser from Mono Online Store! Check out their cool stationery & calendars too for a fresh - "Less Is More" look!  ...

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Insta-16

Here are 10 Instagram feeds to kick start & inspire your new year! Wishing you a happy 2016! Salt House  Sonoma.Seven  Uniqfind Miss Jettle  Annanstans Stylonylon Camillestyles 31 Chapellane MissKyreeLoves Lieks Home  ...

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3 Over The Seas

3 Drool worthy stores I wish were closer to home!  Leif  Yonder The Jacksons ...

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New Years Eve with Port2Port

Parties to plan? Beat the heat with a refreshing Gin & Tonic! Thanks to Port2Port, you can now get your hands on the finest gin in town! Here are 3 refreshing recipe's to kick start your New Years Party! Gin Gin Mule: Ingredients ½ lime, juiced 4-5 mint sprigs 1½...

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24 Days Of Christmas: Day 15

A few weeks ago I featured these Moroccan Pot Stands and how they can get your Kitchen, right on trend! Now you stand the chance to win one! TO WIN: This competition is now closed! Congrats Wedad Adams  Find the Moroccan Warehouse Banner in my Side Bar...

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Beach Babe

Yay, can't wait to get my hands on my new beach umbrella to match my beach bag! :) There's going to be a lot of "Chill Winstan" this summer holiday! Visit Chill Winstan Here for more designs and beach apparel! xx...

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