Elphinstone House: Spare Bedroom

Elphinstone House: Spare Bedroom

My brother arrives in Cape Town on the 28th, so I have been getting the spare bedroom ready for him. The décor is probably a bit too girlie for him but it is the only room free now, and I have always dreamed of a Parsian themed bedroom, and Liam would have none of it....
Cape Town: Cotton On

Cape Town: Cotton On

Last year, I was heart broken my girls officially could no longer fit into Cotton On Kids clothing. I love everything that the shop has on offer and so I was gutted that this would no longer be my first stop in any South African Mall. However, this year it seems that...
Queen of Tarts

Queen of Tarts

I have all of Tina Bester’s books, but this was the first time I have had the chance to try her food in real life. We visited her cafe in Observatory and not only is the decoration delightful but the food was delicious! I have made a pact with myself that if I...
Farewell Diamond

Farewell Diamond

So Christmas Eve was our last day and last year with #diamond #elfontheshelf. As a final farewell present the girls are able to play with her for one hour. Such a sweet time where they got to dress her up, hug her, kiss her and of course! Take selfies with her! Even...
Cape Town Science Centre

Cape Town Science Centre

Earlier this week, we visited the Cape Town Science Centre. It was a great morning spent looking at all sorts of experiments, doing an interactive workshop and trying to figure out puzzles. I was there largely to do some party research for Zara’s upcoming...