Find 
Thursday, July 23, 2009, 09:47 PM


Found this beautiful piece of cloth at a shop that sells reject fabrics. It has about three different prints over each other and is printed on both sides. Hmmm, now should I make some shoppers out of it or perhaps an apron - maybe a table cloth?
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Again! 
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 07:02 PM

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Hop on! 
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 05:09 PM


I have been meaning to take photos of all the fun rides at Kiddy Rides in Observatory for ages so today I ignored that little voice that said, "That falls into the FUN category of your life and right now you don't have time for FUN" - and did it. Boy, it was fun!
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To market 
Thursday, July 16, 2009, 05:40 PM


We completed these fun market bags today - just in time to be on sale at tomorrow's organic market! They're made of laminated hessian (burlap)and each sport a little mielie'ed fruit or veggie.

Finally, I'd just like to say


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Rock 'n royalty 
Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 08:17 PM


I made this tribute to some of the music greats who've moved on to the big band in the sky. I thought it would work well on t-shirts or shoppers - what do you think?
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Water on the Brain 
Monday, July 13, 2009, 05:44 PM - My Cape Town


After two wonderfully mild weeks, all the rain that should have been falling from the sky finally did - all at once. Roads have washed away, rivers burst their banks and houses and offices everywhere have beautiful buckets on display to cope with the leaks. Pictured is our little pond, stream, and brand new waterfall!

The sunniest news is that my eldest, Daniel, is back home after five months as an exchange student in Munich. Boy, did I miss him and, boy, has he grown, in so many ways!

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Good hair day 
Friday, July 10, 2009, 12:00 PM


Felicia sported this head-turning hairstyle and outfit at Mielie yesterday. Felicia weaves beautiful bags and also runs a little phone shop in Khayelitsha. She has two children.
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Looking good! 
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 04:04 PM


Thanks to the talented Carolyn Gavin for her beautiful Mielie feature today on her Designer Jots blog. Carolyn was one of our winners in the coin purse giveaway - glad you like your purse, Carolyn!

It must seem as if I've been a lazy girl - only two blog entries this week! It's just been one of those crazy admin weeks with kids on holidays - sorry blog.

Remember, tomorrow is Friday, which means organic market day at Montebello - we'd love to see you there!


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Goodbye, Poppy! 
Monday, July 6, 2009, 04:23 PM


It was difficult to say goodbye to this beautiful poppy ottoman. It's on its way to Carol Lovell of Cape Gem, our brilliant UK distributor. Hmmm, maybe a poppy bag next?
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Feeling the blues 
Sunday, July 5, 2009, 11:32 AM


We went to blues guitarist/singer Dan Patlansky's concert last night. I think I'll rather give you pictures than words to pay hommage to this 26-year-old's talent. If you love the blues, do yourself a favour and go - he's still performing in Cape Town tonight and tomorrow night.
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