Windermere wonder

Two weeks ago we were invited to the opening of Ikhaya's new home and were blown away by their new space. You can expect to find beautiful furniture, artwork, ceramics, jewellery and more!Find them at 435 Windermere rd., Morningside, Durban.

 

Pics courtesy of coelho culture. Thanks Jo!

China Doll, you are beautiful!

I've been collecting all things bunny related lately for an art wall in Olives nursery. My friend Simone sent me a link to a local artist that she knows and I have fallen in love with EVERYTHING of hers!!! Funny thing is after chatting, we discovered we live in the same town, such a small world :) So here is some of Megan's work, I'm getting a copy of the first one, so beautiful. *Swoon*

Hoops of treasure

In LOVE with these beautiful hoops by local artist Kim Longhurst. "Each hoop comes with a vintage postcard and a handmade gift tag. They can be framed or hung up as is. You can add some of your own treasures, it is a great way to display fragile items that would be damaged if worn." Available from Ikhaya.

Images courtesy of Kim.

Ikhaya moves to Windermere

So excited to finally see the result of all the hard work Rhenda and Nevan have put into their new space, see you at the opening!

Selling at the Stadium!

Can't wait for the market tomorrow, its going to be a goodie!

Kim Longhurst @ Ikhaya

The extremely talented Kim Longhurst, (who also designed my jewellery logo) has just launched a limited range of prints available at Ikhaya. Would absolutely love ALL of these for our little peanuts nursery!

All images found via the Ikhaya website.

Frockabilly

As part of my facebook group giveaway I am giving away a gift hamper worth over R500 to the best pic sent in of you wearing one of my jewellery pieces. I was over the moon when I received an email from the Durban designer Lisa Hayes-Foley who had used two of my pieces in a shoot she did recently for her clothing label Frockabilly

I then spent the next hour on her blog getting to know the girl behind the label. She describes herself as an "aspiring pin up model, in betweensie, believer" and is a lover of all things vintage.

"Why did I choose the name Frockabilly?
Well, a frock is a dress. And Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, and emerged in the early 1950s. An era that I love. "

Thanks for introducing yourself Lisa and for sharing your beautiful creations with me!

all pics via Frockabilly and Lisa Hayes-Foley.

Vintage Friday Happiness

Wishing a very special friend a beautiful birthday, Nadia I hope today and the year ahead are all you hope them to be. Sending you much love and happiness today xx

Have a beautiful weekend everyone and to all you Durbanites, see you at the market tomorrow!

CTFW with the amazing Leigh Schubert

I've been a huge fan of Leigh Schubert for years and it only seemed natural when planning my wedding that she would be the one I would ask to make my wedding dress. We hit it off from the moment we met and before I knew it not only was the wedding dress of my dreams being realised but we were also collaborating for her Cape Town Fashion Week collection.

Normally I never venture into the realm of colour but had so much fun incorporating the neon orange that Leigh had requested with my engraved wooden elements. Above are a few pics from the show, you can view the entire collection HERE.

Thanks so much for everything Leigh!

Giveaway with Miss Molly

Need a bit of cheering up this Monday? Head on over to Miss Molly's blog HERE for a chance to win a Wolf necklace and pair of heart earrings.

Image courtesy of Miss Molly.

Ikhaya lovelies

My dearest friend Rhenda, owner of Ikhaya has just opened an online store where you can go buy her gorgeous jacaranda carved men, lights and clocks. If you love her goodies as much as I do and aren't in Durban, click HERE to buy whatever your little heart desires.

All pics found via Ikhaya courtesy of Rhenda.

Fringe Arts

Having heard so many beautiful things about the brain child pop-up 'Fringe Art' stores by Thessa Bos and Chantal Louw, I was over the moon when they contacted me about supplying their stores with my jewellery. Here's a few of the pics Thessa sent me of the gorgeous display they've done for my jewellery. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Clever Carla

Local Durban designer Carla from token ceramics not only hand-makes the most incredible porcelain jewellery but has also just launched these beautiful hanging heart mobiles on her blog.
I've ordered the green one and cant wait to fetch it from her at the next I heart market! Have a look at all her other new designs here. Thanks Carla, you are a continual inspiration :-)

Amazing Etsy Find!

I'm completely in love with the beautiful drawings by local artist Malcolm Bowling. You can buy some of his prints here, I can't wait to purchase one for our entrance hall!!

Victoria Verbaan & the smoking daxi

The lovely Vicky Verbaan was exhibiting directly across from me this year at the House and Garden show with her gorgeous art, cards, little girls dresses and bags. Have a look at all her beautiful goodies here Such talent!

I Heart Market

I adore my new alphabet stamps from 'lisa & jo'. Such talented girls!!

I bought this little brooch from Janice, she makes the most adorable little felt creatures, this brooch is from one of her new ranges. I love :-)

This beautiful fabric covered dome ring is a recent addition to the market from the talented Sophia Basckin. Thanks so much for my ring Sophia!!


All of these gorgeous goodies are available from the I Heart Market.

This little birdie..

Some gorgeous bird inspired goodies my heart is lusting for...

How completely gorgeous is this wallpaper!!

Beautiful ceramics from the lovley Cape Town ceramicist, you can see more of her work on her blog http://tamarilloceramics.blogspot.com

Duvet cover from West Elm.