My boys and I attended the Peninsula University of Technology's collective design departments' end of year exhibition this evening. On display was work from the Graphic, Industrial, Surface, Fashion and Jewelry departments.
My favourite was the fantastic off-the-page knitwear by Jade Walters pictured above. If you love her stuff, send her an e-mail to teapotjade@gmail.com, and tell her I sent you.
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These beautiful ottomans are headed for the Moyo Restaurant store at Zoo Lake, Johannesburg. It's really hard to say good bye to them, because Mielie's clever weavers have managed to capture so many of us in them. Can you see Thunzi? That's Nomthunzi to us, and there's Marina - her Xhosa name is Zusake. Even I'm there - aka Anelisa, so is the one and only Zanele, sporting a fabulous hairdo.
If you are planning a trip to South Africa, a visit to one of the Moyo restaurants is sure to be unforgettable. It's vibey and noisy, it's spontaneity Africa-style with tastes and sounds from all over Africa. In fact you might wake up the next morning and wonder if it was all a dream. Have a look here to get their details (although I feel that their website doesn't do justice to the real experience).
Special Arnica thoughts to Marina who fell off a skateboard at the weekend and arrived at work sporting a spectacular roastie on her shoulder. Take photos, Marina - it's a great story for your grandchildren!
And finally, click here for a super-fun way to brush up your French!
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Yesterday was busy busy on planet Mielie. You might have deduced by now that I don't like using the flash on my camera, so forgive the blurry bits. Personally I think a bit of blur adds atmosphere.
I think we received record number of bags yesterday. They just need their linings & handles before being dispatched to stores around the world, ready for Christmas!
Enjoy your weekend, and remember to stop and sniff a flower, let the breeze lift your hair or lie on your back and contemplate a cloud!
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Last week when I was in Khayelitsha it struck me how many windows were dressed in pretty lace curtains.
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Meet Woodheads' Geert Schuiling and his very competent band of assistants who make all our leather handles. Woodheads is a family business that has been around since the 1860's and has recently invested in a fantastic electronic cutting machine that is capable of cutting the most intricate patterns and designs.
Over the years Geert and his team have often bent over backwards to fulfill all our orders - thanks so much for all those handles, and above all for the friendly service we always get from your team, Geert!
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