Martie’s thoughts
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What to Do with Your Houseplants in September
Hello friends, As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring appear, September is the perfect time to give your houseplants a little extra attention. More than just decorative accessories, indoor…
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Interior Advice in the Comfort of Your Home
Hello friends, A home is about so much more than aesthetics. It is a…
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The Story Begins at the Front Door
Hello friends, An entrance is often one of the most overlooked spaces in a…
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What to Do with Your Houseplants in September
Hello friends, As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring appear, September is the perfect time to give your houseplants a little extra attention. More than just decorative accessories, indoor plants play an important role…
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Interior Advice in the Comfort of Your Home
Hello friends, A home is about so much more than aesthetics. It is a place of comfort and belonging, a reflection of the character, lifestyle, and story of the people who live there. Yet creating a home that feels both…
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The Story Begins at the Front Door
Hello friends, An entrance is often one of the most overlooked spaces in a home, yet it plays one of the most important roles. It is the first space that welcomes you home after a long day, and the first…
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When a Room Simply Feels Right.
Hello friends, A beautifully furnished room is not only about selecting the right sofa, lighting, or décor pieces. The true success of a space often lies in something less obvious: the flow and arrangement of the furniture. When furniture is…
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Keeping the Heart of the Home: Breathing New Life into Treasured Pieces
Hello friends, There is something deeply comforting about a home that holds stories—quiet reminders of where we’ve been, who we love, and the life that unfolds within our walls. Many of us own furniture, artworks, or even simple keepsakes that…
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Coming home for Easter
Hello friends, Easter arrives quietly each year, almost gently. It carries a softer rhythm — one that invites us to pause, reflect, and gather close to the people we love. In many homes, preparing for Easter is not about grand…
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When Trends Steal Your Identity
Hello friends, We are living in an age of endless inspiration. With one scroll through Instagram or Pinterest, we are flooded with perfectly styled spaces — organic modern lounges, moody kitchens, boucle chairs, fluted panels, limewashed walls. Trends move faster…
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Simple Décor Ideas to Make Your Stoep Feel Inviting and Beautiful
Hello friends, A stoep has a quiet kind of magic. It is the space where indoors gently meets outdoors, where mornings begin with coffee and evenings end with conversation. You don’t need to renovate or build to make your stoep…
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A Fresh Start for the Master Bedroom
Hello friends, A new year lies ahead, and perhaps you are already considering a renovation project somewhere in your home, or planning to refresh a room entirely. I’d like to share a similar project that was recently completed. It follows…
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Behind the Scenes of a Master ensuite Transformation
Hello friends, As we close off the year, I’m excited to share a recently completed bathroom project that beautifully captures both the complexity and the reward of a well-designed space. Bathrooms may be among the smallest rooms in a home,…
Beauty calls people to their higher being.
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