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My couch is made from mango - nope, this isn't slang for something, but really it's a fact. With the stratospheric rise in the adaptability of the plant-based diet, we've also seen this ethos filter into other lifestyle aspects.

Décor Trends - Mid-year update

We’re fast approaching mid-year, and some very distinct decor trends have emerged. As always, these are fueled by fashion trends that translate into décor with time.

Detoxify your life

With the move to cleaner living and mindfulness of our own and the wellbeing of our environment - we’ve seen a pivot to a detox movement that affects all categories of life - take note of small changes you can make to lead to a nontoxic lifestyle.

The people behind the brand

Basket weaving is an art form, expressed in the intricate ins and outs of the raw material. At Paarl Basket, that raw material is, “kooboo” a form of rattan cane that is renowned for its durability and flexibility.

Hands up for handmade

Handcrafted and speciality skills are back and with the addition of innovation are better than ever. With the rise in conscious consumerism, there is a revival of traditional artisanal skills and techniques, respect for material integrity, and newfound appreciation for organic-like materials like wood and linen.

Repurposing old and vintage furniture

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure has never rang more true than it does now. There’s been a rise in demand for second hand, vintage and antique furniture and also fashion pieces.

Biophilic design - What is it?

Feeling stressed and fatigued? it could be that you subconsciously need to reconnect with nature- tough to do when you live in the city, but Biophilic design can help.

Wellness trends that are changing the way we see health

In years gone by, wellness and medicine seemed synonymous, but over time, wellness has come to mean so much more than physical health. and in fact, the link between physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is becoming clearer.

4 global trends I’m loving right now

The only way to make sure my space reflects the zeitgeist but doesn’t date, is to make sure I have a good mix of what’s hot right now and design pieces that never age. When it comes to the latter, I’m talking about white linen, an oriental rug and gilded mirrors. Got those? Great. Now let’s talk about trends shall we?

Crystals are an intrinsic part of Feng Shui and have been for hundreds of years.

Crystals are an intrinsic part of feng shui and have been for hundreds of years.

3 new art forms I’ve brought into my space

Before I learnt about art appreciation and the various forms of art that exist, I used to think of art in the conventional sense – photography, paintings, illustrations.

The power of scent

Scent can affect our moods to some degree, one person might love sweet rose scents and another prefers fresh citrus or musky woody scents and so if you surround yourself with scents you love then you will improve your mood and feel happier.

Tips on building a garden for a stronger immune systems

Lately, I’ve become particularly interested in how to strengthen my immune system – turns out nature’s got a few simple solutions for that.

We know you love your crystals but were they consciously sourced?

I recently stumbled on an article about crystal mining that really changed my perspective on shopping for these semi-precious gems. Sadly, beneath the surface of a majestic and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon lie stories of exploitation, poverty and greed.

Moon child

Here’s why the moon and quality of sleep are intrinsically linked

Currency

Written in the Stars