I love anything to do with food {especially eating}, collecting pretty things, nesting, afternoon naps, reading and pinning. 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.

A Little Boy’s Owl Party

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We start the week with another happy celebration, this darling birthday party for little Kellan. Kellan’s mom Lara Scott is a wonderful photographer, with a great sense of style and dreamed up this special party for her son. Lara says that ever since Kellan was a tiny little baby, his first sounds imitated little owl ‘oooos’.

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Nathan & Megan {DIY Wedding}

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This sweet, sweet celebration was all DIY from start to finish. Nathan and Megan said their vows in October last year, and planned the whole wedding in just three short months! Family and friends lend a hand, while Megan’s mom Kathie went into coordinator mode.

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Sascha & Yvonne {Park Wedding}

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We bring you this rocking wedding all the the way from Cologne, Germany. Yvonne in her sweet short dress and bright red hair immediately caught our attention. We really can’t get over her edgy bridal look, with the feather detail and bold accessories (read about all the drama surrounding the dress below).

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Jeroen & Kirsten {Lovebirds}

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Oh how I enjoy looking at couples in love. Seriously, I never tire of real love stories. And today’s love story is that of Kirsten and Jeroen, a story beautifully captured by Dutch photographer Hanke Arkenbout.

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Luxury Elopement for Munaluchi Magazine

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We are beyond thrilled to share a sneak peek of the Spring/Summer 2013 Munaluchi Magazine with you. The magazine recently celebrated its 3rd birthday and is regarded as leading source of bridal inspiration for women of colour.

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African Inspired Tea Party

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We habitually picture a high tea as either an “Alice-in-Wonderland” or pastel pretty affair, so to spice up such a popular theme, Landtscap and Leipzig came up with the idea to do an African High Tea. To get the look they chose ethnic prints, patterns, beads and bright colours.

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Honest Chocolate {Shop Tour}

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Get ready to be blown away by more beautiful shops and homes in 2013. We kick of with this quaint little shop in Wale Street Cape Town, filled to the brim with chocolate!

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