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  • About Me
    • About
  • Interior Design Services
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Workshops & Events
  • Say Hello
  • Young Living Global
    • Learn more about WHY Young Living
    • Get a South African beginners bundle
    • USA beginners Bundle
    • UK beginners bundle
    • New Zealand beginners bundle
    • Australia beginners bundle
    • Portugal beginners bundle
    • Netherlands beginner bundle
  • About Me
    • About
  • Interior Design Services
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Workshops & Events
  • Say Hello
  • Young Living Global
    • Learn more about WHY Young Living
    • Get a South African beginners bundle
    • USA beginners Bundle
    • UK beginners bundle
    • New Zealand beginners bundle
    • Australia beginners bundle
    • Portugal beginners bundle
    • Netherlands beginner bundle
  • About Me
    • About
  • Interior Design Services
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Workshops & Events
  • Say Hello
  • Young Living Global
    • Learn more about WHY Young Living
    • Get a South African beginners bundle
    • USA beginners Bundle
    • UK beginners bundle
    • New Zealand beginners bundle
    • Australia beginners bundle
    • Portugal beginners bundle
    • Netherlands beginner bundle
  • DIY Ideas,  Grownup Interiors,  Things I love,  Wellness

    Capture the essence of summer

    December 1, 2023 /

    Capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy. Ditch the chemical-laden candles and wall plugs for these delicious, summer-y blends. SIMPLIFIED SUMMER COLLECTION AT A GLANCE * Make your home smell sun-sationally fresh with three summertime blends. * Skip the harsh chemicals in candles, room sprays, and air fresheners for naturally derived essential oil goodness. * Transform your space into an easy, breezy summer getaway in minutes. * Whip up a signature summer scent without the toxins in conventional perfumes. * Switch out fragrance-filled reed diffusers for these summery scents or DIY a reed diffuser of your…

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    Give yourself a beauty boost!

    November 25, 2023 /

    Looking for a way to elevate your everyday skincare routine? Wanting to give your skin some TLC without the price tag of the spa? Say hello to the ultimate in daily luxury – C B D Beauty Boost! Pure C B D + rose essential oil = luxe!! This combo is amazing for an even skin tone and reducing fine lines and wrinkles and feels so incredible on your skin. WHY WE LOVE C B D BEAUTY BOOST LOVE YOUR SKIN Your skin is your largest organ, and the state of your skin can tell you a lot about your body’s needs. Your skin is exposed to everything the day…

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    Raising confident, courageous children can be a challenge, especially with all that they experience in today's world, and we are so grateful to have natural tools in our parenting toolkit like the KidPower blend.

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    Nurturing Mental Health: The Therapeutic Duo of Creative Hobbies and Essential Oils

    September 3, 2023 /

    In the modern hustle and bustle of life, finding moments of tranquility and self-expression is becoming increasingly important for maintaining mental well-being. Engaging in creative hobbies offers a sanctuary for the mind, a space where imagination and expression intertwine. Pairing these activities with the soothing power of essential oils can amplify their positive effects on mental health. In this blog post, we delve into the profound benefits of pursuing creative hobbies and explore how essential oils can enhance this therapeutic journey. The Healing Power of Creative Hobbies 1. Stress Relief: Engaging in creative activities such as painting, crafting, writing, or playing a musical instrument can serve as a form of…

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    Nurturing Beauty: 3 DIY Recipes Using Young Living Rose Ointment

    August 8, 2023 /

    Have you jumped on the Castor Oil train? Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. These types of fats can be used to moisturize the skin. They act as occlusive moisturizers, which prevent or reduce water loss through the outer layer of the skin. GUESS WHAT?!  Rose ointment contains castor oil, so I have been testing it out on the driest parts of my face and under my eyes as an eye cream to see the results. I have previously used just castor oil under my eyes and I can report that I prefer using Rose Ointment as it helps the other ingredients get absorbed better. Rose Ointment…

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    40+ uses for the South African Lifestyle Collection

    April 5, 2023 /

    An SA exclusive beginners bundle designed to provide South Africans with natural solutions to everyday problems. I personally believe this is the best traveling bundle, it covers everything from sore muscles, indigestion to overwhelm and more.. Here is a comprehensive list of ideas to use each individual oil. PEACE AND CALMING 1. Massage peace and calming on the vita flex points of the feet and back of the neck or a soothing and relaxing effect.2. Rub on the feet of both adults and children to release tension and promote a good nights rest.3. Rub behind over active pet’s years after an afternoon of playing with the kids or exercising.4. Diffuse…

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    Average persons guide to setup a business in a day…

    March 27, 2023 /

    You’ve had this idea for super long and just don’t know where to start to get your business launched? KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) – Repeat it louder for the ones in the back!! Here are some basic tools and steps I suggest from my personal experience in starting any small business in South Africa.Firstly starting with an idea and maybe a business plan (this can change along the way) but start with something that you can work from and build a foundation on. Put it on paper and get into action. Choose a name for your business. Something original, catchy and don’t over complicate it.  Create a logo design…

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    100+ uses for your 10 bundle oils

    February 28, 2023 /

    The 10 bundle oils is the easy button for the beginner and the most cost effective way to get all the basic oils in your home. It includes, in my opinion two of the bougiest oils (aka Valor and Frankincense) in the bundle that makes it even more worth it. Here are some of the ways too use each oil in the bundle: PEPPERMINT 1. Add several drops of Peppermint Vitality to your favorite brownie mix.2. Add several drops of Peppermint Vitality to some chocolate and coconut oil to make peppermint bark.3. Add 1 drop of Peppermint Vitality to water to keep you feeling full.4. Add a couple drops to…

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    Interior Design & Aromatherapy

    May 10, 2022 /

    So not only do we all love to have a gorgeous interior, but also a home that smells amazing! I was wondering how to achieve it without allowing harmful chemicals from candles in your home, and also realistically you can’t have candles burning 24/7 throughout your whole home. See why we need to relook at burning candles here. Like colour, scents and smells can trigger emotions in us. So how can we incorporate scents in our home to create the desired emotions we would like home to associate with? Diffusers Scent Bags Reed Diffusers Room Spray Diffusers I find diffusers to be the best way to make my house smell…

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    Setting the mood WITHOUT candles

    October 21, 2021 /

    Nothing sets the mood like a candle, right?! I won’t lie and say this was an easy swop, I LOVED candles and especially when we had a dinner party, friends over for a visit or even to burn next to my bath after a long day. There is just that vibe a burning candle provides. These days, I can’t light a candle without wondering what I am breathing in, because the candle company might not be telling you. So how can you recreate that cozy vibe and amazing smell without possibly* breathing in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, toluene and benzene, released from candles made from paraffin wax and synthetic…

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    DIY with me – KidScents & Gentle Baby

    October 14, 2021 /

    I love a good DIY and I could not wait to get my hands on the new KidScents range from Young Living to do a few DIY’s for my kids. Although my kiddos are a little bigger now, I find that these gentle oils are perfect for them too. I am able to use it undiluted and just pop roller bottle tops on the bottles and I have an oily arsenal to take with us wherever we go. *correct dilution ratio’s for babies under 2 is advised. Here are some handy DIY’s to make for your little one. No Nasty’s and all natural. **Get all your carrier oils from Living…

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    Easy DIY murals

    September 28, 2020 /

    Wall murals can be fun, it can be affordable and you do not need a degree in fine art to knock a good one out! All it takes is some good planning, the tools (aka a brush, sponge or stamp) and some paint. Planning would be the crucial part in making a good DIY mural, you can measure out lines or borders or draw out outlines to guide you and for more complex designs make sure you plan what to paint first. Stencils are also a great way to ensure your pattern repeats properly. Bellow are some inspiring ideas to do your own striking DIY mural, I have even included…

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    Current trends I am crushing on

    August 24, 2020 /

    Kids interiors has evolved into more sophisticated spaces than just a few years ago. I get less requests for the old character type rooms and more for rooms that flows naturally in with the rest of the house. These rooms grow with the kids as they get older with minor changes to update it along the way. Here are some nursery and kids interior trends that I am currently crushing on. Abstract murals and decals: No need for boring walls, ever! Although wallpaper can be gorgeous it is not loved by all, and not an option if you are a tenant. Doing a mural or adding decals makes any wall…

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    Setup your home for homeschooling during covid-19

    April 21, 2020 /

    With Covid-19 uprooting the whole world and causing a dramatic change in how our kids will receive education for the coming months, possible years, we have to re-look at how our homes are setup to enable a productive learning environment for our kids. We started with homeschooling (or schooling our kids remotely) recently. This is uncharted territory for us and I never ever imagined that I will be forced to teach my kids (schoolwork), I am a lot of things but a teacher aint one of them. Most of our homes are not set up for an ideal homeschooling environment with homework stations normally on the dining room table or…

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    Design your nursery with Bumbo

    December 13, 2019 /

    Bumbo® is a well loved brand in South Africa and across the world. The first Bumbo® product was launched at the turn of the century. The brand has now become a parenting essential and a trusted household name. Read all about how this family business started on their website. When Bumbo® contacted me about their new range of gorgeous colours that will be launching in 2020. I could not wait to see the colours. The company has truly gone over and above to ensure that their product range is perfectly inline with the latest and trendiest Pantone colours. The company has seen and met the need for baby products to…

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    Design Consultation Giveaway

    March 11, 2019 /

    Design Consultation Giveaway Little Interiors offers the following design consultations for any kids and baby interiors:   Remote/Online Consultations: A remote consultation or online consultation is a fun, affordable and effortless way to work with an interior designer to get the inspiration and advice you need to decorate a room/nursery or playroom on your own. We communicate through email and telephone to create a room design that you can easily put together yourself. You will receive a design board with floor plan and a detailed shopping list with cost estimate. Countrywide option.  This option is also available in our online store, here. On-site Interior Consultations: If you prefer a more hands-on interaction…

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    We were gifted an old, steel doll crib from a family friend years ago and recently I found the matching doll feeding chair in an antique shop close to our house a few months back and I wanted to spruce them up a bit and change to colour from the two mismatched pinks. Because Rust-Oleum works so well on difference surfaces, it is perfect for the steel doll furniture. I cleaned both units and made sure that there was not any loose paint or particles. I chose to go with the Satin silver lilac, I like the satin finish and the colour was a good combo of girly and modern look…

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    February 14, 2019 /

    Most newly built houses come standard with a pyjama lounge and what a better way to create a space for kids especially if you do not have a designated play room. Blank canvas to create a space for tv time, crafts and lounging around. I added some storage space that doubles as seating with two oversized bean bags that can easily be moved around and can also comfortable seat adults. A table and chair set creates a space for crafting and tea parties and I added some sprinkle decals added some sparkle without overpowering the room. This kids pyjama lounge created a space that both kids and adults enjoy. Another…

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    Dreamy girl’s bedroom reveal

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    This bedroom makeover has been such a special project and a project I really enjoyed every second of. I was asked to create a space that my little client would love to spend time in and have sleep overs with her friends. Above is her bedroom before we started the transformation. We wanted to soften up the room without loosing the contemporary feel of the rest of the house’s decor by using soft colours, beautiful textures and functional furniture and storage solutions. The result was an inspiring space full of girly flair where she can retreat to and of course have loads of fun with her friends. Another happy Little…

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    I’m excited to share my first blog post on my recent Rust-Oleum DIY projects. I’m a huge fan of their products and have used it a lot over the years for DIY projects around the house. The fact that they have products that can be used on wood, steel and plastics (and more) are a huge advantage and I have been wanting to see what the wear is on plastic sprayed products, especially when used by kids. What better way to put it to the test than reviving an old kids plastic table. I have these cute kids chairs that does not match any of my tired old kiddies tables,…

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    When you imagine a woodlands nursery theme you’d think of earthy tones, foxes, bears and all the other cute and friendly creatures that we find  in the woods. Our next The Collaborative woodlands nursery room reveal has all of that and more. Instead of going too rustic we opted for a more modern look by adding more greys to the forest greens and browns and of course a pop of mustard is a must. Taxidermy soft toys has become a huge trend and La Fede will be launching a whole range or taxidermy cuties at Kamers Makers this summer. Catch them and some amazing brands on The Collaborative stand at…

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    November 11, 2018 /

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    July 16, 2018 /

    I’m currently busy doing a playroom that will need to accomodate a 4 year old, a 7 year old and occasionally older as well as younger kids. This huge age group has definite changes in furniture needs so I opted to look at bigger furniture than the average toddler furniture available as this sized furniture is not suitable for older kids. Here are some guidelines for choosing chair and table sizes for your kids: The easiest way to check if a chair is the correct hight for your child is for them to sit on it. Their feet should touch the floor with their knees bent at 90 degrees. A…

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     You’ve all seen sneak peeks of Amelia’s GORGEOUS new floral nursery on Mayalief’s insta feed and I’m so excited that Little Interiors has the honour of doing a room tour of this gorgeous room. Mom, Michelle, owner and maker of Mayalief has transformed Amelia’s bedroom into a Pinterest worthy bedroom while also incorporating some lovely local talent in the room. Michelle is such an inspirational mom-boss-maker! She pours her heart into everything that she makes and designs, and it shows in all the details of each product. Earlier this year I was extremely fortunate to work with her and some other amazing bloggers on her Love More campaign, a range…

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    Let’s Flamingle! I’m a little flamingo obsessed this week. It is my daughter’s 7th birthday next week and I’m all flamingo and glittered up and in full party prep mode. While looking for some party decor I kept on being distracted by the gorgeous room decor that jumped up onto my screen. So I thought I will share some inspiration with you. The beauty of this theme is that you can use flamingos in a very fun, tropical room setting as well as in a very subtle and elegant setting. I love it either way. Fun tropical room with some flamingo accents   The soft pinks paired with greys This…

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    Do you love llama’s? No prob-llama!! So do I! {can you tell?} This llama mama have picked some of the most llama-licious inspired interiors and products to share with you… There might be an Alpaca seen here or there but hey, let’s go on an adventure… alpaca my bag!                       One of the main reasons that love the Llama themed look is that you can go either for a very bright and cheery look, opt for the more neutral and natural look and it even works very well with a monochrome black and white look. So save you drama for ya…

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    I love gorgeous keepsakes and special ways of keeping a memory alive especially when it comes to my kids. I love making and keeping imprints and prints of my kids hands and feet, just because they will never be that little again and the kids also love seeing how small they were. Although there are many ways of keeping these memories alive, there are a few that stand out quite a bit. I just had to share my current two keepsake crushes with you. Ultra Sound Embroidery You do get lovely frames, books and boxes to put your precious ultrasound or 3d Sonar pictures in but to have this embroidered…

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    On the theme of neutral nurseries we created a spinoff from our neutral nursery; a sweet girly nursery fit for a princess but that does not scream pink from every corner of the room. A gorgeous room elegantly styled in soft pinks, natural wood and hints of metallics. A cozy retreat for mom and baby!     Suppliers used in this style session: La Fede Designs: Heirloom soft toys LittleME by Little Interiors: Print clip frames Lotters Pine Harties: Cot, Compactum,  Rocking chair Pure Sweet Joy : Bear shelf decor Onyx & Fair: Diamond garland Ami & Me: Muslin blanket Cherry dot Studio: Knot Pillows Amavi: Moses Basket, Linen Cot Bedding That Kid…

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    April 23, 2018 /

    A neutral nursery will always be in style due to its adaptability and this design fits right into our tribute to our beautiful South Africa for our latest style session. People have different reasons for creating gender neutral nurseries, some do not know the gender of the baby, some would like the nursery to last for more than one gender baby and some just prefer the  sophisticated look of a neutral palette. What we do love about a gender neutral nursery is that you can easily add bold patterns or textures to your design. We loved the natural wood finish of the furniture supplied by Lotters Pine, Harties Store. (you…

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    April 16, 2018 /

    A minimalist contemporary girls room with a South African flair – because local is chic! In this room reveal we wanted to again incorporate what we love about our beautiful South Africa, into a very chic girls room. Modern simplistic designs inspired by Scandinavian styles merged with touches of simplistic South African inspired design. This room is the perfect fit for any tween to teen girl. South African Chic We decided to use a blush pink in this room as it is more of a mature pink compared to other pinks and it is an amazing colour to combine with metallics. Using blush pink in an all white interior like…

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    We heart South Africa In the next nursery reveal we want to share how we love and experience South Africa. This country, located on the most southern tip of Africa has the ability to offer the best of everything this continent has to offer.  South Africa offers an amazing canvas rich with colour and texture. With the use of natural raw materials like wood and concrete and colours mimicking the African landscape against this very white background we were able to create a modern minimaslist look into the beauty of this land.     We ❤ South Africa…..This is our local! Suppliers used in this style session: La Fede Designs: Heirloom…

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    April 9, 2018 /

    Our LittleME high contrast dangles are amazing when using them with our frames, but they bring out very creatives sides of moms when they are one the move or just do not have the tools necessary!! As a standard we recommend using the high contrast dangles on the steel frame that fits over the changing table as well as the wooden baby gyms. They also work great on the move when attached to the car seat handle or the headrest of the car. Chenel from Life with James & Jaxson shared how Jaxson rolls when they are out and about. We often receive images from happy mommies showing us how…

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    We’ve created a little nook as a wee bit of a teaser for the next few The Collaborative reveals. We are leading up to the Kamers|Makers Autumn show at St David’s Marist Inanda and we have an amazing product range lined up and have included some of the brands in the next few reveals. “The definition of a nook is a part of a room which is separate from the rest of the room, or a secluded spot.” We all have a spot in the house or even a room that is dedicated to a single activity or person. We have created a reading nook and a baby nook. This…

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    If you have a kid that has any access to YouTube this post if for you!! Your child has probably stumbled upon a few DIY tutorials by kids and adults alike showing your child how to make slime. DIY SlIME is definitely a buzzword in my daughter’s vocabulary. My daughter, Alexia, comes to me with at least two new DIY Slime tutorials a week, if not more. We have tried to make DIY slime with anything from borax and shaving cream to replacements like shampoo to toilet paper….. yes toilet paper!!!!!! Needless to say, most of them do NOT work (for us at least) and the word slime is not…

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    The sun is rising a little bit later each morning and the leaves are turning into all shades of brown and burnt orange. Autumn is creeping up and slowly letting us get use to the cooler months approaching. I’m not a winter person at all but these in between seasons are really the prettiest months of the year. This inspired us to create a style session inspired by the colours of autumn. A feast for the eyes and such a warm and inviting colour scheme. We played around with the amazing products that the collaborators sent and came up with different visions of autumn! A few of our favourite products…

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    A few weeks ago I watched a series called 13 Reasons Why on Netflix and it was such a touching and sobering show about how 13 small acts can have such a huge impact, ending in death ,on one person. It also resonated with my life and how people have treated me over the years, good or bad, and what that impact was on myself. Awful acts like Bullying is such a huge part of our education system, our kids lives and society that we have to start standing up and saying NO MORE! Let us be the change we want to see in our schools, in our children and…

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    Who does not like parties?! We sure do and setting up a baby shower, baby reveal or a sip-and-see party is for sure high on our favourite parties to arrange and decorate. And guess what…… It’s PARTY TIME!! We’ve teamed up with some lovely brands to setup this ultra violet inspired party setup. As you know ultra violet is the Pantone colour of the year 2018 and we are all about being trendy around here, and it helps that we are really loving this colour. We always have so much fun setting up on shoot days so we have some behind the scenes images of what setup looks like. We…

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    We have very exciting news! We have teamed up with Popsiebelle as their official South African online retailer. The Popsiebelle brand aims to create products to get your kids to explore their imagination and create creative stories that they imagine up. A few of my personal favourite products from their range are: The monster pillow and spray: My little boy old had terrible nightmares and fears of monsters so I grabbed the monster spray bottle that came with the monster pillow and we sprayed all of the monsters out of the house. So no more monsters live here, and it was such an easy way to get him to not be…

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    It is only fitting that we start our first The Collabortive room reveal for 2018 embracing the month of love with pinks and reds taking the lead role for the month and this reveal. Many of us grew up hearing that pink and red do not go well together, a big fashion no-no, although pink is a hue of red. But come modern times this clashing combo is not frowned upon at all and using  it in the correct amounts and adding some dazzling metallic and you create a spectacular, sophisticated space. We created a gorgeous neutral setting adding pinks and reds as accents to embrace our ‘Love is in the…

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    Ultra violet is the Pantone colour of 2018, a deep and vibrant colour, you can either love it or hate it, I for one love it. It can be quite a daunting colour to bring into a space but luckily there is no need to go all Prince on a space to stay up to date with the latest colour trend. Here are some tips to incorporate Ultra violet into your home: Accessories, Accessories, Accessories. This is the easiest way to bring any colour, especially daring colours like Ultra Violet, into your interiors. It is also the most economical way. If you’ve always dreamt about having that velvet couch or…

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    After 5-6 weeks of school holidays most moms are happy for schools to start up again, I sure am. We did a round up of some back to school décor inspiration to get the kids easing into school and homework again after this long break. A few tips to set up a study desk or area: Keep the desk clutter free to avoid distractions during study time. It helps if you have a desk area with some additional storage Add a good lighting source. Having good lighting is useful in creating an optimal space where a child can sit and read and do homework. An area that is too dark…

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    Our holiday activities normally include loads of beach time or visiting some family friendly spots during our visit to the coast. On the odd rainy day we get up to some fun indoor activities and I found this no baking DIY gingerbread house kit that we all enjoyed making. The kit included everything that you will need so it is the perfect accessory to travel with. I was worried that it would bread but it was really well packaged. Your pack includes: All the house panels with a Christmas tree and a sleigh icing sugar piping bags some sweets to decorate, we added an additional pack of sweets as the jelly’s were a…

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    I love December Holidays in South Africa, and the fact that we are fortunate enough to have the festive season during summer time makes me love it even more. I would like to share with you, my 2017 holiday lust haves for the festive season. {See the 2016 list}. I will also be giving away 2 travelling cot pads to make travelling easier with the little ones, be sure to tell me what your summer holiday lust haves are for 2017 bellow this post. So here are my 2017 holiday lust haves: Travel box by Poppet Post. These boxes are perfect to keep your toddlers entertained on the plane or in…

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    Drum roll please…. Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls…. get ready to get stunned by yet another amazing production by #TheCollaborative_SA. —–hear the crowd roaring—– We are excited to share with you the last room reveal of our 5th The Collaborative style session. This circus themed bedroom is a stunner and awoken every bit of creative play within us. Our brands really pulled out all the stops to make this an amazing reveal a real extravaganza. The circus is such a magical and fun place filled with laughter and games and we wanted that to reflect in this Cirque themed bedroom. Added to the vibrant primary colour scheme was quirky elements…

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