Author: Martie Woehe
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Stylish but Sanity-Saving: Design Tips for Kid-Friendly Homes
Hello friends, Creating a stylish, functional home when you’ve got little humans running around can feel a bit like trying to sip tea on a rollercoaster – it’s ambitious, but not impossible. With a little planning, a dose of practicality, and a sense of humor, you can absolutely create a home that feels beautifully grown-up…
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Stylish & Cozy Autumn Entertaining in South Africa.
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Hello friends, As the golden hues of autumn settle across South Africa, the season invites us to embrace warmth, comfort, and stylish entertaining. While our climate may not bring the icy chills of a Northern Hemisphere fall, there’s still a shift in the air that calls for rich textures, ambient lighting, and seasonal flavours. Whether…
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The Beauty of Upcycling: Giving New Life to Old Furniture
Hello friends, In a world where trends come and go, there’s something truly special about breathing new life into old furniture, something that gives us great joy. Upcycling is more than just a cost-effective way to refresh your space—it’s a sustainable, stylish approach to interior design that allows you to create one-of-a-kind pieces with character…
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Couples’ Design Challenge: Finding Harmony in Design Preferences
Hello friends, February is the month of love, nurturing, chocolate and flowers! This is also the ideal opportunity to talk about the design of your shared space, but how do you blend two personalities, styles, and preferences into a cohesive and harmonious home? What happens when one partner loves modern minimalism, and the other swoons…
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Design Resolutions: Setting Home Decor Goals for 2025
Hello friends! As the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about personal resolutions—getting fitter, eating better, or maybe learning a new skill. But have you ever considered setting resolutions for your home? 2025 could be the year your living space finally reflects your personality and lifestyle. Let’s talk about how to set achievable…
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Client Spotlights: Stories of Design Transformation and Satisfaction
Hello friends! December always seems so far away until you find yourself in the month of November. Despite your best intentions, you quickly realize there is still a lot to do before the holiday season begins. It is, however, a time to reflect on the past year and the transformation journeys we walked with clients…
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A South African Christmas: Unique Traditions and Decor Ideas
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in Beach, Christmas, Cultural, Lighting, Local Decor, Outdoor, Picnic, Seasons, South African, Summer, Tips, Uncategorised, WinelandsChristmas is a time of gratitude, joy, and cultural richness, blending spiritual reverence with summer festivity. Many families begin the celebrations with a Christmas Eve service or attend early on Christmas morning, with the emphasis on the birth of Jesus Christ. South African Christmas traditions are truly special, and they always remind me of how…
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Creating the perfect outdoor space for South African summers
Hello friends! It is officially spring and as the weather turns warm, we all yearn for outside entertainment and reconnect with nature. Whether we plan a picnic in the park, a braai at a friend’s house or dine on a restaurant patio, eating outdoors is a whimsical adventure that enhances the dining out experience, and…
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Explore the diverse cultural backgrounds of South African design
Hello friends, we are known as the rainbow nation. The colourful mix of our country’s diverse cultures is reflected in our interiors. It shows up in everything from the choice of colours and materials to traditional crafts and patterns. Let’s dive into how South African design captures this melting pot of influences: Colonial and European…
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My favourite way of bringing heart and soul to homes
Interior designers are increasingly commissioning custom works, leading to a revival of traditional crafts that were once at risk of fading into obscurity.