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Decor Monday – Desktop Details

One of the things I’ve been putting off, but really feel I need to focus on again, is sorting out my desk. It’s still filled with beauty products from last years’ features and old press releases. I love this desk by blogger Peep My Style… Here are some items I have my eye on… I friggin love this print by Don Oehl via 20×200. I think it would make an absolutely great feature on my wall! This little bunny from Loads of Living is super cute! I love the colour. I actually popped in to see if they had it at the Gateway store, but sadly nothing. I’ll keep my eye out for something similar though. I definitely need a new office chair. I’m thinking something white with a high back similar to this one from Sevens. Cute storage drawers from @home An iPig. Oink Oink Kikkerland mini grass charging station from Big Blue. I hate cables and this is a perfect way to keep my phone and other gadgets charged without the messy cables. What do you keep on your desk? How do you organise it?

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January 9, 2012

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Decor Monday – Vintage Hat Boxes

I’m obsessed with vintage hat boxes. They are so girly so very cute, why don’t women use these anymore? They make great decor pieces for closets, bedrooms, bathrooms and even living spaces. I want to start getting some really old ones (with loads of character) to start displaying in my closet room. They are too pretty and make great storage spaces too! I’I bought this one from Lulu Shop, an online thrift blog based in Durban that I want to use it to store and display my clutch purses. – Oh, speaking of closet room, stay tuned for my updated blog on it soon. This week I painted my cupboards, got a white fluffy rug and a new ottoman… I’ll also show you how I plan to use my hat box! PS – If you find any cool vintage hat boxes for sale online or in thrift stores, please comment below and let me know xo Dimi

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December 19, 2011

Decor Monday – French Bistro Inspiration

That bug has bitten again! The decor bug that is! Lately, I’ve been inspired by French Bistro Menu boards. You know, those old fashioned chalk board menus that give a restaurant that old-school feel and so much character? My kitchen at home has a bit of a Bistro look to it. The cupboards are a mix of dark Meranti wood with a few white washed cottage styled contrasting cupboard doors. When we bought our house, the kitchen was the selling point for me. Immediately, I felt like I was in a cooking kitchen; big, comfortable with loads of work space and a really nice, bistro feel. The only thing that kills my kitchen is the ugly-ass electricity DV board. Unfortunately you can’t take it away, so I’ve been looking at ways to cover it up and thought a nice Bistro Styled menu board would do the trick. Here’s some bistro inspiration… now to get arty!

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December 5, 2011

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Decor Monday – Fluff up your tail feathers

While at the 15 on Orange Hotel for the Moroccanoil launch, I fell in love with these beautiful feathered lamps! They are so different and girly! I love them! They also give the room great ambiance and texture. After looking for them online, I discovered that these gorgeous lamps came from Haldane Martin in Cape Town. The Fiela Feather Arc Light was inspired by the lightness of dandelions and finished with soft white ostrich feathers from Oudshoorn. How beautiful! The price of the arc lamp was a little scary! R14 473! Eeek! But if you’ve got the money to spend on it, then I envy you! Look how beautiful the two lamps look in the hotel atrium. The couch, is also a Haldane Martin design and would make an interesting and unique waiting area don’t you agree?

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November 28, 2011

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Decor Monday – That Christmas Feeling

I can’t believe Christmas is literally, right around the corner. Are you hosting Christmas this year at your house? I am and have been inspired by one of my all time favourite blogs, Hostess with the Mostess Their blog is filled with so much inspiration that will help you create the perfect setting with beautiful photographs of decor, table layout ideas and fabulous food. One theme that really caught my eye was their gorgeous Vintage Glam holiday theme. Mixing fun with rustic accents, combined with shimmers of glitter and silver. Take a look… If this setting appeals to you, then check out the Vintage Glam link on Hostess with the Mostess blog where you will find all the details and recipes for this theme as well as other inspiring party ideas to get your Christmas party started! All images via Hostess with the Mostess

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November 21, 2011

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