Jamie & Sarah’s Vintage Karoo Wedding

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Jamie and Sarah said their vows on a perfect spring day in the beautiful Karoo. They wanted an honest and natural celebration to go with the peaceful, raw surroundings of Prince Albert. Sarah says their wedding was one big DIY project.

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smacs*.co.za {Online Design Love}

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It’s no secret that we have a passion for design. Something else we love, is shopping online, so when we find a place where we can shop for design pieces online, we’re hooked. smacs*.co.za is our latest find. smacs*.co.za is the number one online design showcase, featuring exclusive member only private sales.

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Happy New Year {Party Ideas}

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If there’s one day of the year you’re allowed to go a little overboard, it’s New Year’s Eve. Guys shine you shoes and ladies grab your clutch and heels, we’re having a glitter and glam party to bring in 2013. Blush pink with an array of metallics makes the perfect colour combo for a glamorous soiree.

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New Year’s Resolution {Printable Calendar}

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Today, we are looking ahead just a few weeks and want to have you are ready for the new year! We have created a month by month 2013 calendar with inspiring messages and quotes to be an every day reminder of some great New Year’s resolutions.

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Get The Look Beach Christmas {DIY}

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If you love our Summer Christmas ideas as much as we do, here’s how to recreate the look. We have asked Anneke from AnnaH to share a few of the craft projects we made for our beach side table. Anneke says that attention to detail and repetition is very important when you want to create a specific Christmas look.

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Summer Beach Christmas Decorations {Free Printables}

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Susan Brand designed a few gorgeous Christmas decorations for our Summer Beach Christmas. We’re loving the cute salt and pepper packets. Great to brighten up any place setting. The pretty round tags, can go on trees, around a napkin or on the presents.

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Johann & Lesley-Anne {Whimsical Vintage Affair}

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You’re in for a treat today. This real wedding is filled with delicious details from beginning to end. The beautiful Lesley-Anne says she’s a detail person, and her wedding day was no exception. Together with friends and family she created snippets of prettiness throughout her wedding day.

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