Courgette Soup with Boursin Cheese {Recipe}

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My friend Francille told me about this soup recipe a few weeks ago while we were discussing Winter menus – she’s a serious recipe collector and her book collection puts mine to shame. One of her friends heard this recipe on the radio somewhere, and it was passed on via hearsay. So there’s no way to tell where it originally came from!

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Good Vibrations {Fashion}

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One of our favourite exhibitors at last year’s KAMERS vol geskenke was Good Clothing. I bought a simple black dress that I have worn summer through winter, and I am now hooked on the label for good. You can find their designs in boutiques all over the country or at one of the two Mungo and Jemima shops in Cape Town.

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Paterson “Barn” {Home Tour}

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Today we visit the “Paterson Barn”, as Craig and Jade Paterson’s friends refer to the young couple’s Houghton cottage. They’ve been renting the quaint little house from Jade’s father for the past 3½ years. The main house on the property is an old Herbert Baker house. It was built in 1900 and the Paterson’s cottage used to be the stable and cart house.

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Happy Father’s Day!

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In honour of all the beloved Dads out there, we share this beautiful shoot of Lara Scott that celebrates fatherhood and appreciates that special and unique relationship dynamic that can only be found between a father and his children.

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Father’s Day Giveaway & Free Printable

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It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and this year we want to commemorate the day in a big way. To celebrate the wonderful fathers in our lives, we share with you this heartwarming Father’s Day poster. Print it and put it in a frame on the breakfast table, or as a gift for dad’s office, or even in your home as a reminder of your father

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Paris Je T’aime {Inspiration}

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Today we bring you this dreamy elopement inspiration from one of the most romantic cities in the word, Paris. These ethereal images just proves that certain things will never go out of style, like a beautiful couple in a beautiful location. And with such a spectacular backdrop you don’t need much to turn your wedding into a feast for the eye. A minimalistic look, like this one-shoulder tulle gown is the perfect number to wear against such a vibrant an visually appealing backdrop. Paris je t’aime!

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Jammy Treats {Recipe}

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It’s no secret that we have some serious foodies here at The Pretty Blog, so when these beautiful berry pastries made their way into my inbox, I was hooked. Food stylist and photographer, Laura Ascari, and Federica Cevenini whipped up these old fashioned delights for a weekend brunch in Bologna, Italy.

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