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.

Paul and Debbie’s Waterfall Shoot

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This breathtaking waterfall made the perfect backdrop for these two nature lovers’ couple shoot. The adventurous duo, Paul and Debbie, braved the cold water at dusk on a perfect autumn day. But it was all worth it, because the photos have that dreamy and oh-so-romantic feel that they were hoping to create.

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Young Designer’s Abode {Home Tour}

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Remember Anatomy Design, one of the coolest decor shops in Johannesburg? We showcased their gorgeous space in 44 Stanley a few weeks ago and today we head to the place the co-owner of Anatomy Design, Megan Hesse, calls home.

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Italian Inspired Wedding Ideas

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We’ve always wanted to do a pretty bridal shoot in the bustling City of Gold. And when Christine made her way to Johannesburg some time ago, we got our chance. Candice from Absolute Perfection offered to pull together a romantic wedding decor look, especially for our readers.

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Chris & Doerthe’s Romantic Elopement

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Our real wedding story for this week, introduces Chris and Doerthe who met on an unexpected night out with friends where they ended up spending that very same evening sitting next to Geneva Lake, under the stars enjoying a bottle of wine and chatting until the early hours of the next day.

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Denton & Lorrae’s DIY Forest Wedding

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Last month, we featured our styled eclectic story, using the Mountain Breeze forest as our backdrop. It was magical to say the least, so we can only imagine the splendour of Denton and Lorrae’s special day as it was celebrated within the same mysterious setting of De Uijlenes in Gansbaai.

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Love Detail {Paper Art}

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When we featured Elonah and Gregory’s colourful wedding back in 2011, we knew there was something special about this bride. It’s evident from her wedding’s gorgeous decor that she is exceptionally creative, and the bright hanging squares they made have been copied and pinned many many times.

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Cisco & Lani’s Elegant Street Fiesta

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The wedding of Cisco and Lani has gone beyond inspirational and defies the concept of conventional formalities. After a beautiful open-air ceremony at Molenvliet Estate, guests were treated to a festive ‘street festival’ in the vineyards and preceded to a reception area, filled with a variety of chic colonial inspired lounge areas.

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