DeSiGn InDaBa 2011

This was the first Indaba i have ever been to and asking myself why? Where have i been all these years? It was truly an amazing experience to see how many talented people are out there and what beautiful things there are - really it blew me away ....

We spent about 3 hours browsing around and watched 2 fashion shows too - wow - those are really cool! I thought it was fantastic!

I got a cute rabbit hearted necklace from kooky. You can check their website here.

It was really hard to hold back - all the lovely ceramics! How i wish! :-) See more about the 2011 Design Indaba here.

We also went to Riverdance which was phenomenal to say the least! What a great experience and being able to watch the show!

WoW a busy weekend it was for me - am sitting here wondering where did the time go?!

Hope it's a great week ahead!

It's been a while ..... but i am BACK!

Due to work constraints i have not been able to update my blog as i would have liked to! But i have a gap and breathing space; so hold yourselves and wait for all my news! :-)

Have a Happy Friday and Wonderful weekend

Lovely - Dreams by Langston Hughes

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Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

And he strikes a ONE!

On Tuesday we went to play Putt Putt with my brother! It was simply magical... no not really... it was awesome! I had been itching to play Putt Putt now for months and YAY we finally got there!

The scores were as follows -
Oliver - 50
Chow - 56
Me - 58

Ok - i sucked - but afterall i was a bit rusty! lol! We then headed for Caprice in Camps Bay for a cocktail and Burger! Ok am gonna say this - Cafe Caprice - those chicks, seriously - they are SO SO thin! I walked in there feeling like a ten pound tussie! No seriously - i did! It was awful! How are they so thin? Like really? Makes me wonder ....

I'm inspired!

Well 15 April 2011 is the day we'll be moving into our new home! I am super excited about it all, but sad at the same time :-( I've decided that the packing will start a month before - which takes me to just after the Cape Argus Cycle Race! A month should be plenty of time! (I hope)

I keep telling myself - 1 step at a time ... but somehow it doesn't seem to be registering?

I am very inspired after looking at lovely décor styles and designs! I simply love this bed and spare room bed! I think i better start saving my pennies :-)

(I unfortunately cannot remember where these images came from)

Motivational Ramblings

I find quotations and motivational writings are so inspirational and really gets me thinking about what i want out of life! It makes me stop - think about what is out there, what i have achieved and where i am at in life. It makes me pause and reflect and be thankful for everything i have and have accomplished thus far.

It's a beautiful sunny day today and i think there's no excuse not to be happy! Here are a few quotes to get you going!

“Life is like riding a bicycle. You don't fall off unless you stop peddling.” - Claude Pepper

"The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in mind.” - Norman Vincent Peale

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Image taken off the Creative Thursday website

Sweet Valentines Day

Happy Valentine's Day to you all! I hope you received something, even if it was little, it still makes the day feel a little bit more special! We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day in the sense of buying each other gifts, cards, etc.... but i did pop a little note in Chow's lunch bag for today! SO when he has lunch he'll see it :-) sweet i think?! We having a picnic in the garden and enjoying our home - as this will be our last Valentine's Day there before we move! Another post will appear soon with beautiful pic's of our evening! Keep your eyes peeled!

This cute image comes from here - take a look at Creative Thursday! Some lovely images!

Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever. ~Author Unknown

Enjoy the day!

Happy hearts

Happy Friday! Hope this weekend is full of inspiration, love and happiness as afterall it is Valentine's Day on Monday! Feel the love :-)

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And ..... it's finished! HOORAY!

Last night,(which was a busy one) i completed my first dress i have ever made. I think i am happy with it - a few things i have learnt and would definatley like to make changes if i make another one with the same pattern! Try a different fabric, make it a little more fitting and have some tapered elastic around the waist i think... but i suppose you have to start somewhere? What do you think?

A 'touch' of Valentine's spirit ....

Last night i made some heart shaped strawberry centred jam biscuits! They were not as easy as i thought they'd be to make, but nevertheless i made them and they came out ok... on a scale of 1-10; i'd say 6? I think practice will make perfect, but i'm not running back to making them so quickly! Next on the list are those little Raspberry Melting Cupcakes! They look like a winner!

Sweeti Pots

Some interesting facts on sweet potatoes... and i don't know about you ... but i love these little buggers!

- Full of fibre
- High in Vit A
- An antioxidant that keeps skin feeling fresh, smooth and clear

Carrots and tomatoes also have a similar effect!

I shall be eating some more of these buggers soon!

Simply delicious … wouldn't you say so?

I stumbled upon this recipe in the Adore Home Online Magazine! It is such a tasteful magazine and i love browsing through it. Specially with the purchase of our new house, it's fantastic to browse through and start getting some ideas! I can't wait to move in, work in the garden (make it look so special and beautiful) and consider all the alterations to be done! I have a beautifully planned kitchen in mind and an amazing bathroom! But more of that to follow soon!

Here is the recipe for the oh so scrumptious Raspberry Melting Moments!

Burlesque

I went to see Burlesque last night and so enjoyed it! I thought it was marvellous and simply enjoyed all the dancing! Was wonderful! I left the movie in the mood for some dancing, but sadly went to bed instead :-) I highly recommend it - even if you don't like the cast - the movie is still awesome!

Movie Review

This movie is coming out today and looks like it's going to be a winner! Am super keen to see it and it's a definate on my list!

About the movie:

As Good As It Gets director James L. Brooks returns to the big screen with this romantic comedy wherein we meet US National Softball player Lisa (Reese Witherspoon) who has never wanted anything other than to pursue her all-consuming passion for athletic excellence. However, when she is abruptly cut from the national squad and her raison d'etre is suddenly taken from her she finds herself adrift for the first time in her life.

Meanwhile, straight-arrow businessman George (Paul Rudd) is falsely accused of a financial crime which puts his already strained relationship with his father Charles (Jack Nicholson) under further pressure, and he soon finds he has to rely on all of his honesty, integrity and his naturally sunny outlook on life in order to get through.

And when this unlikely pair meet on the worst day of their lives for a pre-arranged first date, they discover to their mutual surprise that despite their woes, just as everything else seems to be falling apart, something truly wonderful might just be about to happen.

Vineyard Hotel - High Tea

We took my mom to the Vineyard Hotel for High Tea on Sunday and it was just lovely! The cakes were amazing and so beautifully decorated! Was delicious! Also, being there brought back so many memories from our wedding day!

Here are some photos from the afternoon! :-)

In the spirit of upcoming Valentines Day ......

I would like to make some of these little guys! They look so delicious! Think i'll be baking this weekend! Here's the recipe!

Valentine's JOLLY JAMMERS

YOU NEED: 200g butter; 100g icing sugar; two large egg yolks; one teaspoon vanilla extract; 250g cake (self-raising) flour, plus extra for rolling; strawberry jam; Icing sugar for dusting.
Makes eight to ten double biscuits.

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Beat the butter, icing sugar and egg yolks together until thick and creamy, then add the vanilla extract and flour and beat until the mixture forms a dough.

Wrap in clingfilm and place in the fridge for at least an hour.
Roll out the dough on to a lightly floured surface and cut out 16-20 rounds using a cookie cutter. Cut a heart shape out of the centre of half the rounds.
Place them all on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

If they spread slightly and lose their shape, just re-cut them as they come out of the oven, while the biscuits are still warm. Allow to cool.
To assemble, sandwich the whole rounds and heart cut-out rounds together with strawberry jam. Dust with icing sugar.

Happy Monday :-)

“Time flies, but remember: you are the navigator.” ¬ unknown

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What a lovely weekend that was :-) Weekend "in bits" to follow!!!

Cute :-)

Quote for today

Today i felt like looking back at some wedding photos! Memories and more special memories that cannot be described and only felt and remembered!!

I think this quote is so lovely and thought i'd share it with you!
Have a fantastic weekend! I know i need a good one!

"The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done, we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change. So that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger, but in wisdom, understanding and love.” - Jennifer Edwards

Happy Wednesday!

Half way through the week! YAY! Weekend just around the corner!