Martie’s thoughts
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A South African Christmas: Unique Traditions and Decor Ideas
Christmas 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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Winter Interior Design Tips
Hello friends! Winter is upon us and the days are shorter and the nights longer. Now is the perfect time to create a cozy and inviting interior by incorporating those elements you wanted to buy since last winter! I will…
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The natural lure of organic modern interiors.
Hello friends! Organic modern interiors are very trendy currently, so let’s take a closer look at what this style is all about. What do organic modern interiors look like? It is a mix of nature tranquillity and modern sophistication –…
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Ideas for embracing the season with autumn-inspired decor and colour palettes.
It’s that time of year when we want to make our homes cozy, comfortable and welcoming. You might experience a nagging feeling that something is “off” but you don’t know exactly what it is? I believe, as human beings, we…
Beauty calls people to their higher being.
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