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Pups 1st Birthday Party …woof-woof!
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Pups 1st Birthday Party …woof-woof!

So my eldest son Grant was super excited when he discovered that dogs also have birthdays…!!! We immediately had to start planning a pups first birthday party! šŸ˜‚ Needless to say – he was quite determined that we had to have a party for them – especially for a first birthday, as that was a...

The timeless tradition of taking afternoon tea…
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The timeless tradition of taking afternoon tea…

Recently I was lucky enough to spend the weekend with my sister in Cape Town. On a lovely Saturday afternoon she treated me to the timeless tradition of taking afternoon tea! We enjoyed High Tea at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (also known in Capetonian terms as the Pink Lady) ā˜ŗļø Apart from all the...

The Classic Ginger Jar
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The Classic Ginger Jar

The classic ginger jar is a classic decor accessory in many spaces and places, however much of the original form and function has changed from it’s humble beginning until now. A little bit of history Originally ginger jars were used to transport provisions (probably most commonly salt, oil and spices), all over the world. They...

Perfect pantry organisation -with free printables!
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Perfect pantry organisation -with free printables!

I am always so inspired when looking through Pinterest and Instagram by all of the perfectly organised spaces – from closets to kitchen baking supplies to play rooms…but my favourite is a perfect pantry organisation makeover! Pantry organisation Jason Leung Of course it doesn’t help that I have a secret obsession with pantry organisation either!...

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Breathe Magazine – A review

Let’s read Breathe magazine for a little – and then take a breath and review it! Next time you’re looking for a something to pick up and readā€¦and relax while reading itā€¦ don’t look further than this magazine! If there’s one thing that I truly love to do – it’s to put my feet up...

A welcome celebration for a new baby
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A welcome celebration for a new baby

A year-and-a-half ago (how quickly time flies!) we welcomed our little daughter Lauren into the world. We held a swan themed welcome celebration for our new baby! While I was still expecting I decided that I would like to do a “welcome to the world” (or “meet-and-greet”) after she was born. It felt like a...