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Small Spaces: 10 easy home office decor tips.

July 28, 2020
Home Office Header Image: 10 Tips to Work From Home

Working from home can’t even be called a thing anymore. It’s now as much of a reality as masks and hand sanitiser. In between home schooling, the cat throwing up on your lap, the kettle magically switching itself on every 15 minutes and numerous failed attempts at avoiding Netflix, you need a space to conduct […]

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Had a meeting with @kirstenmurphyrossiter yesterda Had a meeting with @kirstenmurphyrossiter yesterday. She’s an MU artist and hair stylist I worked with on the model shoots I’ve been styling. We killed two proverbial birds and popped in to check out the @bokehfff Creative Studio. 

It’s a really cool space, the carrot cake didn’t last long enough to be photographed and, Bokeh founder, @lazarusadrian was a gem at brainstorming mine & Kirsten’s new plan. Wish us luck. 😉
Hello you. 💙☁️💋 Let’s chat about this Hello you. 💙☁️💋
Let’s chat about this pic. It was taken by my award winning photographer friend, @lazarusadrian, for an exhibition he’s hosting next year called “Hair in the time of Covid-19”. I know, I know. Award-winning and he couldn’t even retouch the bags under my eyes. 🤦‍♀️ Clearly using the term ‘friend’ very loosely. 🤪🤣

Anyhoo, this very long story is to tell you that he’s opened up a cool new space in Regent Street/Road 🤷🏼‍♀️, in Sea Point called The Bokeh Creative Studio. (Yes, that Adrian from @bokehfff.🤓) 

I’m popping in tomorrow for a bit of a looksie and a chat with him. But you should check it out too. Want coffee? Go to Bokeh. Need your hair done? Go to Bokeh. Swipe to see the gorgeousness which is his new playground, and give them a follow if you want. 

Laters, my lovelies. Thanks for reading this very long story. 😆

Oh PS: the sequinned mask is @rufftung, but you knew that. Right?! 😘

#notasponsoredpost #CloudsOnStyle #hairinthetimeofcovid19 #bokehcreativestudio
It’s the first time I’ve had an orchid bloom o It’s the first time I’ve had an orchid bloom on my watch. 

The trick is to feed and water it, and leave it the hell alone;  much like how I want to be treated. 😆

Happy Spring, everyone. 

#orchids #orchidsofinstagram #orchidslovers #orchidsinbloom #homeoffice #allwhitehome #beautifulspaces #whitehomedecor
I don’t know who’s pic this is but I adore it! I don’t know who’s pic this is but I adore it! @rufftung, let’s talk ‘Icarus Coats’ when next I see you. 

#SequinsMakeMeHappy #StreetStyleIsMyWorld #CloudsOnStyle
Found a pic of the Flame of Liberty in Paris on my Found a pic of the Flame of Liberty in Paris on my phone today, taken over 2 years ago. 

Sadly, it's a day after the anniversary of the death of Diana Princess of Wales but I'm posting it anyway. 

The Statue of Liberty in New York was created in Paris and presented to The USA in 1887. The Flame of Liberty is an exact replica of the Statue of Liberty’s flame and offered to the people of France by donors around the world as a symbol of the Franco-American friendship.

It stands at the entrance to the tunnel under Place de l'Alma in which Diana's car crashed on 31 August 1997. Mourners laid commemorative tokens, pictures, candles, flowers at the foot of this torch, and attached love locks to the chain surrounding it. 

“Candle in the Wind“, Elton John's song written for her, also created a strong visual link and that's why the Liberty Flame has become a shrine to Princess Diana. 

I have to admit that I felt an eery sadness walking passed this sculpture. Even the air felt sombre. Why do the good ones have to go so soon?

History info via French Moments Ltd.

#PrincessDiana #flameofliberty #unofficialprincessdianamemorial #Paris #Wunderlust #placedelalma
Wishing you Happy Spring Day with a bunch 💐I bo Wishing you Happy Spring Day with a bunch 💐I bought 10 days ago because they’re still going strong. 💪Stay warm until the weather catches up with the date. 😀

#SpringDay #freesias #buylocal #flowersofinstagram #flowersoftheday
New eating plan kicks in today and I can’t stop, New eating plan kicks in today and I can’t stop, thinking about the @labellebistro Light Bites menu which we tucked into on Saturday. 

The tomato soup OD’s on flavour, the asparagus with shaved Parmesan is rich and oh-so creamy, while the fried halloumi will melt in your mouth. Hmmm, maybe I should start that new eating plan tomorrow. 😏

Happy Spring Day, my lovelies. 🥂🌺Stay warm. 😘

#food #foodporn #foodphotography #foodstagram #bistrostyle #bistrofood #springday #summercoming #summerbodiesaremadenow
Breakfast at @haascollective was delivered without Breakfast at @haascollective was delivered without fanfare. Drama wasn’t required because it oozed fresh, simple deliciousness. 

I was tempted to cheat on my standard salmon and cream cheese topping, and order the artichokes instead. Hmmm, I really need to return. 

#notasponsoredpost #haascollective #haas #coffeeshop #artgallery #conceptstore #capetown #citylife
Visiting @haascollective on Saturday morning, I im Visiting @haascollective on Saturday morning, I immediately thought of Kensington or Knightsbridge in London. I go weak at the knees when South Africans restore old buildings to their former glory then add a sexy modern vibe.

I hadn’t been to the new space since they moved from Bo-Kaap but I know I will be returning soon. Haas is more than a coffee shop or bistro. While you’re having a meal or drink, you can shop some incredible jewellery, artwork, home decor, clothing, the works, all by local artists and designers. Spaces like this bring me so much joy. 

I didn’t take any pics inside because... you know... social distancing and all. Maybe next time. ☕️ 🖼 💎 👖 Until then, pop over and give them a follow. You know how much I love it when we support local. 

#notasponsoredpost #haascollective #haas #coffeeshop #artgallery #bistro#conceptstore #capetown #citylife #architecture #buylocal #buysouthafrica
Birthdays are often a race to the finish line. Res Birthdays are often a race to the finish line. Reservations, hair, nails, outfit, makeup, uber... and then only does the crazy kick in. Lockdown saw me pairing the day down to a quiet brunch with family followed by this in the middle of the afternoon. 

I would also ordinarily have rattled on about luxurious moments and blah blah blah. Instead, I thought of the fact that I have a warm home, food and access to clean water. And with just that, I’m sitting in the top one third of the world’s wealthy. I have nothing to complain about. 

Here’s to a year of wisdom and gratitude. 🥂

And a happy birthday to my ‘triplets’ crew Bridget Pickering of @rufftung and @debramaritz 
#birthdaywoman #lifemoments #virgosrule
Soul Food. Spent a little time in Villiersdorp. Soul Food. 

Spent a little time in Villiersdorp. We don’t do much except sleep, eat, and then take long walks until the next meal or nap. 

It’s incredibly challenging for me to wind down; I constantly feel as though I should be checking something on my phone. Then, by the time, I’ve finally started breathing deeply, it’s time to go home. Do you experience the same? I guess the moral of the story is longer breaks. Or more often. Either will work for me. 
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#weekendvibes #countrylife #homegarden #countrykitchen #villiersdorp #theewaterskloof #thisisafrica
When did I start liking pink?😱😉😁 . . . Jo When did I start liking pink?😱😉😁
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Jokes aside, I bought this ray of happiness from a flower seller in our neighbourhood. Normally, I toss a bunch of blooms into my woolies or PnP trolley because it’s so convenient. Since lockdown, I’m trying to support small businesses in every way I can think of, and this is one of them. 
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Admittedly, these won’t last as long as the steroid-infused supermarket varieties but they’re cheaper so I can change them weekly, and I’m helping a fellow business women. That’s a win in my eyes. Please pop a comment below if there’s a small business you’re supporting, or give me tips on what you’re doing. I’d love to know and spread the word. 
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#flowersofinstagram #flowersoftheday #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #buylocal #pinkaesthetic #pinkflowers #myhome #homedecor
Panic doesn't begin to descibe how I felt, when I Panic doesn't begin to descibe how I felt, when I was asked to style a guy for the first time. Thanks to @Zeitgeist having a killer instagram feed for inspo, and @rufftung sequins which goes with anything, I'm happy with how this shot turned out. Read all about how I pulled this look together, and see more shots, on my blog. #LinkInBio
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Models: @melissamariamag and @keegandold 
Hair: @iamcarlisaacs 
MU: @@candi.stylzhair 
Top & pants: @zeitgeist.mw 
Jacket: @armaniexchange 
Her pants: @rufftung 
Top: Mine from @topshop 
Styling & photo: Clouds Drummond
Location: @thedrinkeryza
Red Carpet Safety Glam. 💫 Only @bokehfff could Red Carpet Safety Glam. 💫

Only @bokehfff could get me out of the house during lockdown for their first virtual fashion film awards. Well done @lazarusadrian and @piper_heidsieck on a sterling Covid-safe presentation concept. 🙌
Thank you @rufftung, I adore my suit, mask and bug. And lotsa love to @charlixboi for my shimmering eyes and luscious lips and Natalie Puffy for my hair. 
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#bokehfff #bokehfff2020 #redcarpet #piperheidsick #champagne #rufftung #rufftunginclusive
My favourite bistro is delivering during lockdown. My favourite bistro is delivering during lockdown. Pop over to @societibistro and following the link in their bio to order delicious, stick-to-your-ribs, yumminess via @ubereats_za, @mrdfood or ... oh flip, I forgot. 
Just as well, because I'm not in their catchment area so unable to indulge in this droolicious baked cheesecake or bœuf bourguignon served on buttered mash. 
Maybe you could order in and then deliver it to my home. I have bubbly already chilling. #JustAnIdea ##girlcandream 
#Lockdown #lockdownfooddelivery #foodporn #foodphotography #eatlocal #frenchbistrofood #rusticfood #italianfood #CapeTown #CapeTownRestaurant #BakedCheesacake #bœufbourguignon #beefbourguignon
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