As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to add a little love to our decorations and gifts. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting,…

Once upon a time in a land far, far away there lived a fairy princess who desperately wanted to have a picnic, and while she searched high and low throughout…

I have a confession to make; I’m addicted to scatter cushions – rich, colourful, gloriously textured cushions will be my downfall. I’ve been looking for emerald green cushions for our lounge…

We have a huge river bushwillow in our garden that we refer to as our bird motel. Every evening as the sun goes down you can hear a cacophony of…

I’ve been wanting to make some candle holders from a copper pipe we had left over, but the thought of having to weld the pipes put me off. Welding is…

I found this funky contraption at a swop shop in Valhalla and had no idea what it was used for. Apparently it’s called a cable tensioner and it’s perfect for…

Our friends had just bought their first house, and we wanted to give them something small and thoughtful as a housewarming gift. Beautifully scented white coffee and vanilla candles symbolising…

Do you have an awkward little space in your home that’s not big enough to fit a standard-sized side table? Welcome to my world. Lucky for me, though, we have…

I’m a sucker for a swop shop, hospice and negosie winkel (a negosie winkel is a general store where you can find anything under the sun for an absolute bargain)…

“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story,…

My all-time favourite author has to be Terry Pratchett, who sadly passed away on the 12th of March 2015 at the age of 66 leaving me completely heartbroken. His hilarious,…