I love anything to do with food {especially eating}, collecting pretty things, nesting, afternoon naps and reading. I am terrible at any kind of needle work, and I secretly envy those who can knit, sew and crochet. Freshly picked jasmin makes me happy. If I could choose my last meal on earth it, would be warm ciabatta bread with lashings of butter.

Poached Fruit with Spiced Yoghurt {Recipes}

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While the days are getting slightly shorter as we move towards the end of February in the Cape, the bountiful summer fruit harvests are almost beyond their peak. I love buying large lugs of locally grown fruit from Blue Jay Farm Stall around the corner from where I live.

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That’s Amore {Table Decor}

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As promised here’s the shoot of the table that we did for Valentine’s Day for the Expresso Morning Show. We dissed the bright red usually associated with Valentine’s Day, and rather opted for a more rustic Italian inspired look.

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Cosy Farm Cottage {Home Décor}

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I met Rina-Marie the first time in 2003 as first year student at chef school. I remember being very impressed with her quirky style. Nine years later and Rina-Marie is now married to Niel and living on a farm outside Stellenbosch, and she has not lost her great sense of style and creativity one bit.

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Arno & Gabby {Forest Charm}

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I have been so eager to share this deliciously dreamy wedding with you. All it took was a little peek at the pictures Gabby sent over, and I was hooked. And I am sure after browsing these gorgeous pictures you will be hooked too. There’s so many pretty details.

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Benn & Renette { Picnic Wedding}

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Day weddings are my latest crush. If I was planning my wedding now I would plan an extended lunch around a long table. Well, that’s exactly what Benn and his gorgeous bride Renette did.

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