Grownup Interiors
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Capture the essence of summer
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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Nurturing Mental Health: The Therapeutic Duo of Creative Hobbies and Essential Oils
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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Interior Design & Aromatherapy
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
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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Back to school decor inspiration
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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Office makeover with Prominent Paints
I have been dying to make some major changes in my office area. I was stuck looking at brown brick walls for 9 hours a day putting quit a damper on the creative juices at times, so an office makeover was desperately needed. I decided that painting the walls was going to be the easier option at this stage, I did not have a major budget for the office so I wanted a major impact with what I did. Before We decided to talk to our friendly advisers at Prominent Paints to give us some pointers on how to paint these walls correctly. The brick was sealed by the previous…
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The Collaborative – Kalahari nursery
When you think of the Kalahari, a baby nursery is not the first thing that comes to mind. But with the rising trend of not having a full nursery, we could not resist the temptation to create a nook that will be able to fit into any grown up space but that can still function as a functional space for mom and baby. Our mood board showed off a slight industrial look with elements that you would find in the African Kalahari region. The overall look of this Kalahari Nursery was very subdued by all the natural colours but the pops of green brought the room to life. We were completely…
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Decorex 2015 – my favourites
To me, this year’s Decorex was all about lights, textiles and wood and all I can say is WOW!! The show really had a lot to offer and the 100% Design South African section did not seize to amaze. Colours that are trending right now is oceanic blues, dusty yellows, rosy pinks and a gorgeous blue grey. Plascon has an amazing new palette for every trendy colour, see more trends here. The Plascon colour of the year 2016 is Atlantic Beach B5-B1-1. Visit the Plascon Space Showroom for expert advise on colour and products. Read my review of my experience at the Plascon Spaces Showroom here. View the Colour Forecast 2016 here. Here’s…
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Tops and tails for the boys.
Lighting can make a good room design, amazing! I came across these awesome JAKE PHIPPS JEEVES Replica pendants from Robert Thomson & CO, perfect for a boys nursery, room or even your husbands man-cave. Bring fun, whimsical items to create special features in a room. Happy Father’s Day Dads!! {Mariette} Mariette SakelliouI am extremely passionate about creating stylish spaces that not only promote growing and learning but spaces that grow with your child. Apart from creating gorgeous, functional spaces I love doing DIY projects and I am devoted to share tips and tricks to create a happy and healthy home for the whole family.
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Mirror mirror on the wall
My passage desperately needed some TLC, I knew it needed a mirror, but I did not want to spend a fortune on a huge mirror. I ran into these sets of mirrors at Mr Price Home and was able to get 2 sets, but that would have just looked silly. After searching high and low I did manage to find 3 more sets. They are really affordable at R99 a set, but hard to get hold of. These mirrors can decorate a feature wall in any type of room, and they are awesome to reflect more light into the room or area without reflecting too much of whoever is in the room. Here…
