Simplifying paving for you: Dragon Stone Paving
Spending time outdoors is an easy way to get a health kick. That healthy tonic is waiting just outside your door and you’ll enjoy more of it with a beautifully paved outdoor area from Dragon Stone Paving. Choosing pavers is the obvious way to go when you think about the benefits: Flexibility – […]
The final flourishes
From traditional and elaborate dinner tables to casual and rustic lunch settings, here are a few tips on creating your perfect festive table. Choose your theme Decide on a few core colours, and use those to keep the table looking cohesive. This could be traditional red and green, all things gold, or something […]
Pamper your beloved pooches
Bonds between dogs and owners have been well researched, and the benefits of owning a faithful companion extolled regularly. Companionship is one of those and heading into the season of giving, it’s nice to give them something back. Here are some suggestions from Metropol to pamper your pooch, not just at Christmas but […]
Think pink
From blush to fuchsia. Pink is a shade that can work in any home no matter what your style so long as you pick the right colours to complement or contrast with it. The pink renaissance started back in 2017 with Pantone’s Millennial Pink and has stuck around. While most pinks can work […]
Shifting stubborn stains
Old wives tales are full of suggestions about how to deal with tough stains using natural ingredients, nuts, oils and combinations of those. Here are some of those that I have tried and found actually do work. Walnuts on wood Getting rid of watermarks and scratches on wood by rubbing them with pieces […]
Gadget gift guide
Logitech G435 Wireless Headset Easily the most comfortable headset I’ve worn, the Logitech G435 are Bluetooth compatible or using the Lightspeed USB dongle. Great sound quality and a built-in, non-invasive microphone. They’re super light and carbon neutral too. $249 Sony Alpha 7 IV With a 33MP image sensor that produces rich images, the […]
In praise of opulence: Kit and Caboodle
Along with this need for change is an equal need for a move away from the beige and bland. We want interiors that celebrate life, not shy away from it. Opulence is the new black. In décor terms, the word epitomises luxuriance, splendour, magnificence, grandeur, and sumptuousness. Kit and Caboodle is a long-established […]
RESENE: A merry and bright coastal Christmas
With festivities falling into our summer season, most of our time is spent at the beach. It’s natural to bring these blues of nature indoors when we’re celebrating. With the hustle and bustle of Christmas being stressful for many of us, decorating our homes in calming, tranquil blues will lend a calming, serene […]
What’s under the tree? Coco Gifts
A ‘one-stop shop’ for gifts, there really is something for everyone. “We have your Christmas checklist covered,” says Coco Gifts owner Liz van Montfort. From classic and contemporary homeware and giftware, jewellery, handbags and accessories, to diffusers, beautiful candles, baby gifts, skincare, and gourmet food items, the extensive range and complimentary gift wrapping […]
Making gifting crystal clear: Exquisite Gifts by AJ
Crystals are touted as ancient forms of medicine, believed to have properties that lift emotional wellness and overall health. Thought to promote the flow of good energy and help rid the body and mind of negative energy, crystals are sought after everywhere. Exquisite Gifts by AJ owner Amanda Ward believes that crystals always […]
