Walter Battiss: A South African Artist Ahead of His Time
Walter Battiss was a truly unique and gifted South African artist that used his artwork to celebrate life, creativity, and the power of imagination!
Are Wooden Cutting Boards Safe? Yes or No?
Recently we added the My Butcher’s Block range of Knysna Blackwood Cutting Boards & other products to our online store’s collection. But are Wooden Cutting boards & Wooden Chopping boards safe to use? We took the time to read many different articles on the subject, and this is what we found.
#5 Easy ways to change up the look of a room!
This week we’re sharing some tips & ideas on how to change up the look & feel of a room – without having to spend thousands on painting or buying new furniture. Most of us enjoy wearing new clothes or shoes and change them up a bit each year, or with the different seasons. So …
12 Gift Ideas for Men, Women, Moms & Kids
With Christmas fast approaching we wanted to give you some new and different gift ideas for the important people in your life! Here are a couple of ideas that you can find online in our store. Gift Ideas for Men: 1 – Does the man in your life love his 10 cups of coffee and …
5 Easy Colour and Decor trends of 2022 to use in your home
For most of us it’s simply not possible, practical or affordable to give your whole house or even individual living spaces a make-over every year according to the “in-thing” for that year… But we can still take aspects of those new trends to make small changes that will freshen things up and make them feel …
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How to best use mirrors, mistakes to avoid & 2022 design trends.
In contemporary home décor, mirrors are all the rage, with interior designers praising their space enhancing abilities and how they can transform a room into a brighter, bigger and more spectacular space. It is however so easy to go way overboard by following the experts’ advice in the completely wrong direction, or not having any …
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Where can I take my own picnic in Cape Town?
Whether you are on a tight budget or a picky eater, sometimes you are just looking for that perfect spot where you can take your own picnic basket! This is sometimes tricky, because even though Cape Town has an abundance of amazing picnic options on a variety of wine farms, not many (if any) allow …
Creative Date Idea
If you want to get creative with your partner this Valentine’s Day then this is the perfect date idea for you! What you need: Notebook Pens, pencils, paint, koki’s Glue Jar Hessian cloth Cardboard and small decorations Ice-cream sticks What to do: Set up a table and chairs in your garden or in your lounge …
Massage Date Idea
We all love a good massage, so give your partner the ultimate massage this Valentine’s Day! What you need: Rose Petals Candles Music you both enjoy Body Butter Privacy What to do: Set some ambiance in the room with soft music that you both enjoy listening to. Spread some lit candles throughout the room and …
Home Date Idea
Not in the mood to venture out on Valentine’s Day? Not to worry, you can set up a romantic date night in your lounge for your lover! What you need: Soft fluffy blanket and pillows Candles Flowers Games/Books/Questions/Conversation Cards Music that you both love Food that you both love or that you first ate together …
Outdoor Date Idea
If you and your partner are suckers for romantic outdoor scenes, then this is the perfect date idea! What you need: Cheeseboard Epic cheese’s you know your partner loves Don’t forget some crackers or bread Add some gherkins, tinned mussels, ham or any of your partner’s favourite snacks Wine (be careful of drinking in public …