Matchy Matchy

Okay, let’s just get one thing out of the way real quick. I AM OBSESSED WITH SETS! And I am so excited to see that sets are really taking off, in a big way this season. This is great news for my obsession, but bad, very bad news for my budget, because I want them all. I’m really into linen sets in plain colours because I like how I can pair a black linen shirt with black linen shorts, or black linen pants to create different seasonal looks. I like this way of dressing because I feel put together, and…

Goddess of the harvest

Pamela Anderson and David Beckham, two names I never thought I’d have anything in common with, and yet all three of us are avid gardeners.

For someone who couldn’t keep a houseplant alive, I’ve come a long way. I’ve gone from not being able to grow a single thing to practically eating off my land. Believe it or not, my name means Goddess of the Harvest, and I can now say with complete confidence that I am one.

My gardening journey started with a few mini pots from the Checkers Little Garden campaign. IMO, still one of the best campaigns that I’m hoping will make a comeback. I remember how cool it was to plant those little seeds and then watch them grow on my windowsill. If they made science studies at school half as exciting, I definitely would have paid more attention – maybe I was just in the wrong school?

I had zero clue on how things grow. How difficult could it be? Take a seed, sow the seed, water the seed, give it sunlight, continue until seed sprouts, then continue again and again until the seedling becomes a plant, then plant the plant, fertilise, water and give it sunlight, until eventually said plant flowers and produces fruits which you get to enjoy.

Blogging may be dead, but I’m not.

Hello, is anybody out there? If you are reading this as a long time, old school follower of StyleScoop then Hiiiiiiiiiii. You’re probably wondering what the heck Dimi, the last time you posted on here was what, a million years ago. What the hell happened? Well, to be honest, I got tired of the whole blogging world. The constant pressure to make sure I was at every event, covering every lucrative brand and on everyone’s social media radar. But I really hated when blogging became more about obsessing about those dreaded social media followers than it did about the blog.…

Christmas 2022 Gift Guide – Cozy Gifts (Mostly) Under R1000

Cozy gifts are not just reserved for cuddling up on a cold winter’s day, so if you’re asking “can I really give a cozy gift in the middle of summer?” The answer is yes! Who doesn’t want to feel cozy all year round?

So without further ado, below are four of my top cozy picks for the perfect Christmas gift…

Christmas 2022 Gift Guide – Under R500

It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Well, technically “the time” started back in October already, when, come the 1st, the shops were already stringing up their Christmas decor.

Putting together my gift guides is one my favourite post series’ to create, so let’s kick off with Part 1 of my Christmas 2022 Gift Guides, featuring SIX awesome gifts under R500!

Panama Hats – What You Should Know

Did you know Panama hats are more than just a trendy style of headwear? Not just any hat can be called a Panama hat, even though so many marketers coin in on this name

Authentic Panama hats are not actually made in Panama at all, they are made in Ecuador! I know right! It’s all so confusing! So, where does Panama fit into all of this? Well, today, I’m going to share the inside scoop and show you how to identify an authentic hat and where to buy an authentic Panama hat (yes, they do exist locally) , so let’s keep reading…

The only essential oil diffuser you’ll ever want by Organic Aromas

If you’re big into making your home smell as amazing as you keep it, then you’ve no doubt got a handful of diffusers and smell-good gadgets in your home. I, for one, have pretty much all of them; from the traditional ceramic tea light burners, to plug-in burners, to air purifiers that work with heat and water… you name it, I’ve tried them all.

But today, I’m here to tell you to throw them all out, because the Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser for Aromatherapy is the only one you’ll ever need and the only one you will want to use in your home.

When life hands you loads of lemons

This summer our lemon tree exploded with gorgeous fruit bearing lemons. So many that I couldn’t keep up with picking them. And since, I hate to see anything go to waste, what do you do when life hands you an influx of lemons?

Here’s what I did…
* Shared the love
* Made Lemon-aid
* Made Lemon Juice
* Made Lemon Preserve
* Cleaned the Kitchen

Live in linen

I live in linen and have such a love affair with this beautiful, natural fabric that I wanted to chat about what makes linen so special. We’ll talk about everything, including creases and care, why the price tag, and I’ll also share some of my favourite linen pieces to have and to own.

How to make your eucalyptus cuttings last longer

There’s nothing I love more than a fresh batch of Eucalyptus cuttings to liven up my home. They are my favourite foliage. Just stick them in some water and boom, instant gratification! And they last longer than cut flowers, so, nuffsaid!

But how do you keep Eucalyptus going even longer?

It’s easier than you think and you’ll thank me later…