Brad & Leigh {Feel at Home}

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Leigh looked absolutely breathtaking in her vintage inspired peplum dress. Leigh says she always liked the idea of having long sleeves. We’re loving the lace detail, and of course the floral headband and ankle boots. Sadly, after dancing the night away, Leigh’s dress is now a bit of an ombre colour from bottom to top.

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Bernhard & Elsa’s Ray of Sunshine Wedding

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We end the week with a bright yellow bang with this delightful artsy wedding. There’s so many wonderful details in every element of Bernhard and Elsa’s big day. I wish I could share every picture of this celebration with you.

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All I Want for Christmas {Giveaway}

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Christmas is coming and we’re all furiously making lists of gift ideas for friends and family, and of course for what we would like Santa to bring us this Christmas. Creating a wish list on Yuppiechef is possibly the easiest way to keep your favourite items top of mind, which is why Christine and I both have them.

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Soetkoekies {Recipe}

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The taste of these old-fashioned sweet buttery biscuits take me straight back to my childhood home in Stellenbosch, where I baked several batches of these each year before our annual Christmas holiday in Keurboomstrand. They are delicately spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, and they’re just heavenly dipped in warm tea.

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New Year Sparkle {DIY}

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Today we bring you a DIY to get you all ready and excited for your New Years Party by the end of the month. And what better way to enter the count down, than with some glitter and sparkle! This very easy New Year Sparkle DIY will give those dull and ordinary shop-bought sparkles some glamour and shine!

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Rock & Herr Clutch Giveaway

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A few weeks ago Eloise from Rock&Herr got in touch with us with a fabulous suggestion. Eloise says she had the image of four bridesmaids all in soft vintage dresses, holding beautiful clutches instead of flowers. Now don’t get me wrong, nothing can ever replace a posy of pretty flowers, but carrying them around at a wedding can be a bit unpractical.

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City Chic Rooftop {Tablescape}

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Today we would like introduce you to a new Floral Decor & Design Company, Nineteen Eighty Five. Christine recently met up with Jackie and Isabel, the two dynamic ladies behind Nineteen Eighty Five, in Illovo to shoot this chic rooftop table setting.

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