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My current obsessions

I go through phases where I like something a lot. I would love a shade of pink just to change my mind to a lighter shade. My obsession with looking less pale has seen me use lip stains, lip balms, lipgloss, lipstick and always looking for something that will get me the natural shade but more oomph.

This year I have really let my love of fabrics run amok. I discovered Design Team, Zana, Lichen & Leaf – and rediscovered Stuart Graham fabrics. I also learnt about making my own patterns and screenprinting – so don’t be surprised if I launch something of my own on a much smaller scale.

Love Doll fabric from Design Team

I love, love, love the Love Doll fabric print from Design Team. I have bags, a cushion and 2 pieces of material ready to become something. I think it is the most adorable print.

ZANA

This handbag in this print. I love wearing black so this will be awesome with just about everything.

My Cats

I absolutely adore my cats – all 3 of them. My 15 year old boy is the apple of my eye with his slight cookie addiction. The 2 girls are adorable and love their scratches. Each of them have a personality that makes them so unique.

Made in the RSA

I am a firm believer in supporting local. Not only are you stimulating the economy, you are supporting SA jobs. I would rather pay a little more to support my country than to buy made in China.

Finding the perfect foundation

…because suddenly the lightest foundation colour is beige and my skin is a few shades lighter than that.

Finding the perfect beach

I am obsessed with finding amazing beaches and getting passport stamps.

My worst obsession

…is, was and always will be my weight. I was always skinny until I had the infertility diagnoses. I am 20kg overweight and always have good intentions (and diets) but then I get bad news and that goes out the door.

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A new hobby – and I’m surprisingly good at it

I have been really quiet the last few days, I know. I have packed the bull by the horns and started painting the walls in our Joburg house. My wrist, back and shoulder really need oil. I can however say that I have finished the livingroom that has the longest wall ever. Next up, the rest of the downstairs house…

I’ve also decided that I need a new hobby that isn’t too messy (yeah right) and that I would be able to use for the greater good of mankind (just joking). I now do screenprinting – and I absolutely love it. I attended a workshop with ZANA in Joburg on Sunday and learnt all about it.

At the ZANA screenprinting workshop we learnt about paints, fabrics and how to make your own stencil. My initial thought on a stencil was to make starfish but cutting little cirlces…too much work for me, so I reverted to my other great love, cats.

I created these lovely critters – what do you think of my kittens?

I printed 6 scatter cushions and a tea towel. My husband seems to like them, so our house now has 3 live cats and soon cushions with cats that remind visitors who actually runs the house.

I do have a little surprise of a new project that I have always wanted to do, I have the website domain, I just need to start it. I am making a last ditch effort to do something amazing with this year.

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Coming this week…

I have really struggled to adjust to working life after the most amazing beach holiday in the Maldives. One thing that makes it bearable is the much warmer weather here in Joburg.

Palmer's Gentle Exfoliating Facial ScrubThis week I will be trying out Palmer’s Cocoa Body Scrub and Palmer’s Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub. I have the products and it smells wonderful! Smells like holiday and sweets if you ask me. I know it is not a “high-end” product, but I have been surprised by cheaper products before and I’m definitely into trying new things this Spring.

ZANA has published their next Cape Town screen printing workshop. I’m not in Cape Town, but patiently waiting for ZANA to have a Joburg workshop (hint, hint, nudge, nude and stuff). Book now or you might not get a seat.

I have finally started doing something about the way the house looks. We have lived in the same house for 6 years and nothing has changed. I will be picking colours in the next few weeks and painting the walls, decor, bedding and anything that might have fallen out of my taste. Expect some pictures and tips as I go along. I might even ask for your input!

This weekend I am off to Houtbosdorp in the mountains near Haenertsburg – and close to where Coach House nougat is made… No, Houtbosdorp isn’t a real town anymore either. Just check back for a post about it and you will get to know this beautiful part of South Africa from a local.

I am trying to convince one of my besties to do a tutorial on how to get her rainbow make-up – just because I think it is pretty.

 

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