coelho culture

o.live - a must visit

2012-01-27T08:01:00.000+02:00

one of my favourite must sees when in cape town is o.live on kloof street - love it

she sews...

2012-01-27T08:00:00.002+02:00

bough this emily peacock tapestry in the uk about 3 years ago, i shuddered when i opened it & promptly begged my aunt to help me do it, we both battled, passed onto my mom & other aunt who all shuddered too....am so impressed with my sister, she has taken hold of it & is flying - so crafty & all! x

babylonstoren part three-yes, i love it there!

2012-01-26T08:02:00.000+02:00

had lunch in their gorgeous new tea garden - everything done so beautifully - only at babylonstoren would one find a willow lamp in the toilet no less!

babylonstoren

2012-01-26T08:01:00.000+02:00

visited the gorgeous babylonstoren again, so glad we did - new products in their shop, new room open to the public and a stunning new tea garden - pics to follow - i dream of one day staying here, but now that it's been voted best food hotel by tatler for 2012, may be beyond us!

babylonstoren part two

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000+02:00

aaaahhhhh....this room at babylonstoren....love the colours, love the furniture, love the quirkiness....just perfect.

jason

2012-01-25T08:01:00.000+02:00

we had a divine coffee & breakfast at jason in cape town last week - really great place - read more about it here.

marigold

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000+02:00

love this little store just off kloof street - bought this gorgeous ceramic cloud from them, marigold can be found here - 21 De Lorentz Street, Oranjezicht 021 422 5451

wow wedding - part two

2012-01-24T08:01:00.000+02:00

big party was had by all in the beaut setting at rickety bridge estate in franschoek, wedding styling by the talented de liefde team for natalie and kelly - was breath taking!

wow wedding - part one

2012-01-24T08:00:00.002+02:00

friends of ours, natalie & kelly, got married in franschoek this weekend - wow, was it special, the attention to detail was stunning - these pics are from the ceremony, the whole wedding was styled by the talented team de liefde

delish

2012-01-23T08:00:00.000+02:00

my aunt went to turkey recently and bough us this delicious turkish delight

fat tuesday finds

2012-01-20T08:35:00.002+02:00

fat tuesday has some stunning stock in at the moment

curate this space

2012-01-20T08:01:00.001+02:00

great new local site, curate this space by cape town creative matt allison - love this concept, looks amazing - read more about it here

selfridges ultralounge library

2012-01-19T08:31:00.000+02:00

selfridges in london have just launched this amazing library - they are one of my favourite department stores - so on it.

clarke's

2012-01-19T08:00:00.002+02:00

off to cape town for four days, good friends getting married, we will have an afternoon & evening in the city before heading off to franschoek for the big wedding weekend, thanks to the cape town bloggers & the beaut pics of andrew brauteseth / guy with camera, we are going to try out this cool new spot tonight.

beci orpin's canisters

2012-01-18T08:00:00.001+02:00

how beaut are these canisters by the talented beci orpin?

feeling the need...

2012-01-17T08:00:00.001+02:00

...to be crafty & tidy workshop so i can actually start to do stuff again...sorry, no credits for these beaut pics, my filing & crediting not the best!

oh gold pig...

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000+02:00

spotted this gold piggy bank at Fat Tuesday in Kloof, it was damaged, so waiting for a new one to arrive - love him! sorry, can't remember where i found this pic from - apologies.

lunching

2012-01-16T08:00:00.002+02:00

had a delicious lunch at bellevue cafe in kloof recently, my sister had one of their chocolate milkshakes - has to be the best in durban! check out her blog, carosparro, for a pic of it - delicious!

playing shops

2012-01-16T08:00:00.001+02:00

another game the babes love to play is shop keeping - got a mini trolley, groceries a till & all!

butter dish

2012-01-13T08:01:00.000+02:00

found this beauty at woolworths, it had to come home, disappointed, it is so impractical....looks nice tho!

100%

2012-01-13T08:00:00.000+02:00

100% is a new little shop at gateway, stationery & other kitschy cool things - quite reasonably priced too, check it out sometime.

objects of use

2012-01-12T08:02:00.000+02:00

cool looking store in the uk, thanks for the link neville, you know what i like! check out objects of desire

presents

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000+02:00

got these beaut presents from my friend for christmas, milla loves her tea set with handmade felt treats - thanks again lis x

chalk water & paintbrushes

2012-01-11T08:02:00.000+02:00

babes had a ball during the holidays drawing outside & painting with water - kept them busy for quite a while, any mom's out there got any other cool ideas for entertaining toddlers?

hey ho hey ho...

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000+02:00

...back to work today, looking forward to an exciting 2012, hope it won't be as stressful as 2011 was!

package project

2012-01-10T08:02:00.000+02:00

finally got my package project together to send off to danielle who i was partnered with, hope she likes it, posting it this week. read more about the package project here, thanks to nadia, at cupcake couture for organizing it.

mt tape keyboard

2012-01-10T08:01:00.000+02:00

massive fan of mt tape - how cool is this customized keyboard using their tapes?

beach holidays are the best

2012-01-09T08:01:00.000+02:00

had 2 amazing beach holidays - all had a great time.

babes in the woods

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000+02:00

finally got to have a shoot with our friend sam, been trying to get it together for ages - these are some of the snaps i took along the way - my husband hates me posting pics of our babes online hence most of babe snaps are not showing their faces! can't wait to see sam's pro shots - check out her site.

2012-01-06T22:30:00.001+02:00

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new cushions

2012-01-06T08:02:00.000+02:00

got these from ikhaya for the babes playroom - nice to be able to get skinnylaminx product here in durban.

dinner at home

2012-01-06T08:01:00.000+02:00

another nice thing about being on leave is having the time to plan & prepare things for dinner parties with friends & family, had a beaut evening the other night, my friend gave me this lovely candle to say thanks for having them over.

sam & dean's home

2012-01-05T08:01:00.000+02:00

finally got to see our friend's beaut home, had a lovely afternoon with them, thanks again sam & dean x check out sam's site, samantha maber photography, she is one talented girl.

still life

2012-01-04T09:48:00.000+02:00

thanks to vicky sleet from i want that i got to hear about sumien brinks blog - have always loved her work & am keen to watch her blog grow & develop - it's called still life, check it out some time.

milla underwater

2012-01-04T09:45:00.000+02:00

love this pic of baby girl swimming underwater - they have had a ball this holiday with all the swimming & sun. posted this pic on instagram, got the most likes ever! you can follow me there am coelhoculture.

iphone covers

2012-01-03T08:00:00.002+02:00

quite cool hey? spotted them here.

arts & crafts

2012-01-02T08:01:00.002+02:00

one sure fire way to keep our babes busy is to bring out the glue, paint, scissors, stickers, paper....some of their creations while on holiday & no, they didn't carve these out of wood, not there just yet!

crowns

2012-01-02T08:00:00.002+02:00

got home the other day & my sister had done crafts with our babes - how beaut are these paper crowns she made with them? p.s. - happy new year x

swimming caps

2011-12-30T08:02:00.002+02:00

how cool are these caps milla & jake got for christmas - love them - thanks mandy x

christmas gifts

2011-12-30T07:59:00.003+02:00

we decided this year to keep the present giving to babes only, as we needed to gift ourselves with things for our home & our beaut holidays away, i did get a few though...next year don't think i can do the same thing, i do love to give & receive gifts!

special gift from olivia

2011-12-29T08:01:00.000+02:00

was so surprised & chuffed with this gorgeous beauty i got from the talented olivia villet - thanks so much again - love it x

even more mauritius

2011-12-29T08:00:00.002+02:00

some more snaps from our holiday - best time ever

more mauritius

2011-12-28T08:02:00.000+02:00

some snaps from walking around mauritius

mauritius

2011-12-28T08:00:00.004+02:00

had a week in mauritius to celebrate our friend's 40th birthday, was such a special time, 10 couples with 18 children - was amazing - felt like a dream.

2011-12-28T07:59:00.004+02:00

my sister & i both had the same bright idea before she returned home to make homemade crackers this year, this was the outcome, quite chuffed we were, but need to sharpen up next year with actually being able to pull them - we had too much paper!

our christmas at home

2011-12-27T18:37:00.000+02:00

had christmas at home this year, 1st christmas of many with my sister & sheldon back home in sa - was all good - now holding thumbs my mom & craig can move back to durban...

secret santa - the gifts

2011-12-23T08:00:00.000+02:00

how amazing are all these gifts the girl's made - blown away by their talent - didn't get to snap all of them, sorry if i missed your's out - wasn't the sharpest the day of secret santa....karla, your's is in the making still x

secret santa - the wrappings

2011-12-22T08:00:00.000+02:00

our design team does a secret santa for christmas - we prepare for 2 months & shew is the pressure on, every year just gets better & better, how beautiful are the wrappings for the gifts? i so let my secret santa down, ran out of time & steam, so this holiday i will be producing a beauty for her! pics of the actual gifts tomorrow...

vegas christmas party

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000+02:00

had our office christmas party early in december, went off so well, vegas theme was a hit!

joy to the world

2011-12-20T08:00:00.001+02:00

the girl's at work decorated our department so beautifully - how cool are the decorations they made?

christmas gift

2011-12-20T07:59:00.000+02:00

cool gifts for everyone at work - proud to say our talented design team did all the packaging etc - turned out so cool

birthday lunch snaps

2011-12-19T13:24:00.003+02:00

more birthday snaps - this was a lunch we had down the north coast for my friend's 40th - check out my sister's blog carosparro for more beaut pics.

happy happy special friend

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000+02:00

wishing you an amazing birthday nic, so happy to be celebrating with you x wishing you loads of happiness, love and laughs for the years ahead, keep inspired & the beautiful person you are.
p.s. - this pic was taken 4 years ago & i was 5 months pregnant, but i love it.

made me smile...

2011-12-15T08:01:00.000+02:00

spotted at the way office, check out their blog they do - itswhatiminto - always a great read

paper runway arrived

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000+02:00

decided to order hard copy of this paper runway beauty, reading mags online is nice but nothing compares to holding the real thing in your hands

gorgeous gifts

2011-12-14T08:00:00.001+02:00

my friend received these beaut flowers and a stunning antique french table cloth for her birthday - so special

birthday celebrations

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000+02:00

we had a party at the office for our md's up coming birthday, loved how our bar area was decorated, great time was had by all

gorgeous flowers

2011-12-13T08:01:00.000+02:00

from my cousin's garden in assegay, handpicked by milla & jon for me

cupcake couture mention

2011-12-13T08:00:00.000+02:00

thanks for the cool mention on cupcake couture a while back nadia, lisa is taking hold of our stamp range we did & is selling them at i heart market through december.

wisdom & youth office

2011-12-12T08:00:00.001+02:00

went to wisdom & youth the other day for their christmas party, what beaut offices they have - creative, inspiring & full of gorgeous books & interesting things to look at

so special

2011-12-12T08:00:00.000+02:00

when milla comes to my office one of her favourites to hug and charm is my friend ren, milla always admires a beaded charm, ren's son, christopher made fro her, well guess who got this handmade beauty from chris recently,milla moo...thanks again ren & chris, she loves it x

i heart market tomorrow

2011-12-09T12:30:00.000+02:00

don't forget market on every saturday leading up to christmas.

cookie cutters

2011-12-09T08:01:00.000+02:00

no that aunty is back home htink she could bake with the babes & try out these new cookie cutters - unsubtle hint here ca! no pressure x

these made me giggle...

2011-12-09T08:00:00.000+02:00

my aunt bought these for milla to play with, really cute but they did make me have a chuckle

stickers

2011-12-08T08:00:00.001+02:00

our babes like to stick & i like to to! found these at paperchase

postcards

2011-12-08T08:00:00.000+02:00

bought this as a gift

like this

2011-12-07T08:00:00.000+02:00

by lili scratchy - very cute cool.

astrid dahl beauty

2011-12-07T07:59:00.000+02:00

astrid dahl is super talented - check out her blog - local kzn ceramicist - was recently involved in the purchasing of one of her pieces, she is a pleasure to deal with. the gift we bought from astrid was a hit - sigh of relief!

beaut invitation

2011-12-06T08:01:00.000+02:00

how cool is this invite my friend lisa designed - very special.

rings

2011-12-06T08:00:00.000+02:00

not much of a jewelry girl but these rings by kirsten goss (green one) and skermunkil are on my lust list

the painted blackbird giveaway

2011-12-05T08:02:00.001+02:00

if you are into art & creativity then you need to be reading sa talent kim longhurst's blog she has recently started, the painted blackbird. kim is doing an amazing giveaway, you just need to head on over to her blog, sign up to be a follower & then comment on the giveaway post & when you do mention that you found out about it from my blog...i think that's how it works!?

thunder for etsy

2011-12-05T08:00:00.000+02:00

amber did a cool post for etsy & i was lucky enough to be on her friend christmas shopping list - loved everything that she thought of for me, check out amber's blog thunder in our hearts and here is the etsy link for more of her post for them.

gift for no reason

2011-12-02T08:00:00.001+02:00

so sweet, a friend of mine saw these & thought i would like them - random acts of kindness are good

birthday bunting

2011-12-02T08:00:00.000+02:00

our design team each decorated a flag to make our md this beaut bunting to celebrate her special up coming birthday - we were so chuffed with how it turned out & many a tear was shed over the thoughtfulness of the gift.

fly home safe sista

2011-12-01T08:00:00.001+02:00

travel home safe baby sister, can't wait - can't actually believe it still! look at us mere babes here - winner hair cuts and me so proud of my nightie!x check out carolyn's blog carosparro

milk decoration

2011-12-01T07:59:00.000+02:00

picked up this milk beauty while in london, wish i had the time & energy to get stuck into things in our home...maybe next year.

urban outfitters bag

2011-11-30T08:00:00.001+02:00

loved urban's recycled shopping bag i got when i bought these christmas paper chains for our babes

some cards

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000+02:00

like to keep a collection on hand, some recent finds.

lisa&jo stamps at i heart market

2011-11-29T08:01:00.000+02:00

lisa will be back at i heart market this december selling our stamps so look out for her.

bring on summer

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000+02:00

had small glimpse of the sun over the weekend, how sweet is milla & her friend luella, sharing their slush puppy? water melons were made for our summer 2012 presentation at work, went down a treat.

sara trickett's neck pieces

2011-11-28T08:02:00.000+02:00

my heart seriously skipped a beat when i spotted these on thunder in our hearts, sara is one talented girl, love how you styled/shot them sar - perfection - you can contact sara on this email address sara@wisdomandyouth.co.za & check out her blog

flowers

2011-11-28T07:59:00.000+02:00

was off last week with a sore back, 3 days of bed rest, not such fun with looming work deadlines, anyway, all went well & back much better, my one day was brightened with a delivery of these beauties from a kind & caring friend, thanks again A x

paper & cloth postcards

2011-11-25T08:01:00.000+02:00

how cute are these i found while traveling - thinking to frame some for jake's room - they are by paper and cloth

fifi lapin cards

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000+02:00

couldn't resist these babies by fifi lapin

present and correct christmas stuff

2011-11-24T08:01:00.000+02:00

such cool christmas stationery on present and correct, makes me miss our lisa&jo stamp making days....

notebook

2011-11-24T08:00:00.005+02:00

my sister gave me this gorgeous notebook, she knows i'm a sucker for them - love it, thanks again ca x check out her blog carosparro sometime - lots of delicious recipes & other interesting bits.

babes artworks

2011-11-23T08:01:00.000+02:00

proud mom - love milla & jake's artworks

some things i saw

2011-11-23T08:00:00.002+02:00

while out & about in london.

nice wheels

2011-11-22T08:00:00.001+02:00

spotted this cool baby in london

some books...

2011-11-22T08:00:00.000+02:00

...i spotted that i would like!

hey puppy

2011-11-21T08:01:00.000+02:00

he made me smile

bistroteque

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000+02:00

had a great dinner with my sister at bistroteque in london, we went there 7 years ago together, was the first time i met sheldon, they are now married & returning to live back in sa after 13 years in london - was quite fitting to go back there - food was delicious.

witnessed the frenzy

2011-11-18T08:01:00.000+02:00

too much of craziness in london yesterday at the launch of versace for h&m - cool to witness it but i couldn't face the masses - not that much of a fan!

bring on the holidays

2011-11-18T08:00:00.001+02:00

this is where we will be staying in mauritius for a week in december...can't wait going to be an amazing time with good friends & family.

paper jet parcel

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000+02:00

my order arrived - blown away! paper jet are making some really cool stuff - check out their tumblr site for more of their work.

gen motley christmas decorations

2011-11-17T08:26:00.000+02:00

how beaut are these wooden babies by the talented genevieve motley - check out her blog heart divine.

calender

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000+02:00

the talented artists i work with have been designing a calender for everyone at work for 2012 - how amazing are some of their artworks - had to share - so excited about this project.

i want to go...

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000+02:00

...contemplating taking a days leave to fly up for this...been wanting to go for years, check out kamersvol site for more info.

cookie mix

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000+02:00

how sweet are these? one of the girl's i work with is making them to sell at i heart market along with other gorgeous things she makes & writes, nicole, wrote & illustrated the gorgeous kiddies recipe book - little chef, think her stand at the market will be a hit!

HAVING TO USE OLD EDITOR TO DO POSTS - IRRITATING ME NO END - PIC SIZES & FLOW NOT RIGHT - BUT HEY AT LEAST I CAN DO SOME POSTS!

love letter stationery

2011-11-14T08:00:00.000+02:00

was so happy when i opened my order from love letter stationery, such beautiful stuff they make, really great service too, check out their site for more info