Those things we really want but never need...

Last year I was told about http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/ and I wasted so many hours on that website. These are my favorite things that I intensely WANT but will never get because I do't need them. (Apparently this is acting like a responsible adult)

I don't even have a pool but if I did ;)

One with nature without having to be in nature.

Once a princess, always a princess

I love anything to do with Biology so this seems like a must have.

Cause when I yell at other drivers, they never hear me.

Too cute.

This would be great at a braai :)

All the items above are from http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

I have discovered http://superbalist.com/ recently and the website is causing the same problems for me as 'This is why I'm broke.com'

Below are my must haves.

And only R269! So reasonable for a walking, talking Dinosaur!

Bucketlist Scratch map, Genius!

Deluxe version as well

Evolution bookmarks, a conversation starter ;)

All the images above are from http://superbalist.com/

Hope everyone has a relaxing long weekend and stays safe.

Pretty things that are on my mind...

I've discovered a beautiful collection of clothes that seem made for me. Loose, soft and comfortable but smart enough for me to use in my workplace.. Designed by Emma Londgen, each piece is simple but still sophisticated. I also really like the idea that everything is manufactured in Cape Town. Take a look at the website : http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/ for some beautiful pieces. No prizes for guessing where I'll be spending my spare cash this winter ;)

Some of the pieces below are my favorites and ones I want to add to my wardrobe shortly.

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/storm-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/organic-gold-fire-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/dusk-jumpsuit/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/dew-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/repose/

I spotted these pendents on Etsy recently and can't get them out of my mind. They are from the UK and I have seen similar pendents in South Africa but there was something about this pug face that grabbed me.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/228286029/dog-jewelry-pug-necklace-bulldog-pendant?ref=listing-shop-header-0

Even one for cat lovers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/228297550/cat-pendant-garfield-necklace-pet?ref=shop_home_active_2

Mr Price Home has some really beautiful and warm blankets as part of their Colab-Design Doing Good collection. The two image below are of my favourites.

Both are R499-99 and can be found in stores or online at http://www.mrphome.com/en_za/jump/COLLECTIONS//subcategory/cat920059/cat860014

Thanks for looking at my post :)

Design Indaba

At the beginning of the month, some friends and I went to the Design Indaba Expo. Held every year at the CTICC, it highlights some of Africa's creativity in different areas. Last year I was a bit disappointed as it seemed a lot of the wares on display had already been seen, a bit of a rehash of 2013 (to me at least but those in the know would probably disagree).

This year was GREAT! There was so much to see and I had to say I was tempted to buy buy buy. As always the jewellery aisles caught my imagination. The following designers were my favorites.

Simone Toerien and her brand, Folkloriikka

The pictures above are from : http://www.designindaba.com/profiles/simone-toerien

How beautiful are these rings? 

If you know someone who would love these, then pop by her website: http://folkloriikka.co.za/

Amy Sinovich and her brand, Resonatebyamy

This cityscape ring above is my favorite! Very unique

The pictures above are from: http://www.designindaba.com/profiles/resonatebyamy

To see more of Amy's work, go to: https://resonatebyamy.wordpress.com/

Famke Koene and her brand, Famke 

Anyone who knows me, is aware of my skeleton obsession. So the necklace above is perfection to me.

The pictures above are from: http://famke.co.za/ this is the same place that you can see more of her work and order for someone special...or yourself ;)

Below are some images taken by me of some of the beautiful things I saw. I wish I'd taken more pictures but I'm still a bit shy about whipping out the camera

Print of a piece by Shaun Swainland

 I was pretty good about not spending stacks of money, being a bit broke this month  helps with 

that ;) However last year I spotted some bags by Five Past Five Design under the label of Navarre & Marchand. I bought the Baguette, which is a small bag with just enough room for my phone, some cash, cards, lipbalm and my keys. They come in fours colors and each color has their own icon in the front. The red has the rhino, blue is the dachshund (this is the one I bought),  yellow is a heart and green is Africa.

Above are two pictures of my bag, taken by a friend Anne McLaren :) 

The images below are from their website and you can also place orders through here:

http://fivepastfivedesign.co.za/ The images on here are beautiful and I'm drooling over a few bags.

Looking forward to next year's Design Indaba.