Eat Your Way to Amalfi Coast

So winter has kicked in on my side of the world and comfort food is the all time goal when cooking meals lately. I’ve been dreaming of European summers and the Amalfi Coast inspired me to come up with a menu that would take our guests on an Italian seaside adventure, kissed by winter sun…

Let’s Go Camping

This little getaway was booked months ahead of time when I had my camping cravings. I like to book things spontaneously ahead of time so that there is always something to look forward to. Anyways, this little spot is one of our favourites. It’s just before the Drakensberg Gardens resort where they have a small…

Wandering With My Scattered Heart

I was having the most crazy week in the office and counting down the days to the long weekend. Thanks to social media, I received the most complimentary message and given the opportunity to collaborate with My Scattered Heart. This was an obvious “YES!”. MSH is a South African online based boutique that captures the…

Be My Guest (Before + After)

I don’t know about you but I get these itches to change the decor in our home all the time and this poor spare room always just gets the leftovers.  This rooms decor has been changed more than you can count fingers since we’ve moved in. I walk past it everyday and there’s little things…

Mother’s Day Lunch

With Mothers day fast approaching, I thought I would share some ideas with you on how to host and show how much you love the moms in your life. Yes, restaurants are a treat but there is no better way to spoil someone than by actually putting in thought and effort into treating them to…

Why Splashy Is A Must!

A long weekend of live music, dress up and honestly the most vibrant atmosphere. This post has me reminiscing about Splashy Fen music festival and why it’s an absolute must!Splashy Fen is known as one of South Africa’s longest running annual music festivals where thousands of people make their way to the most colorful camping…

How to Experience Sintra, Portugal in a Day

Sintra is quite simply the closest town to a true life fairytale! Nestled amongst rolling hills and storybook like settings, this is a town you have to visit if you ever find yourself in Lisbon. Being Portuguese and growing up with Portuguese grandparents that lived in Lisbon meant many a holiday were and still are…

IT’S BETTER IN THE MOUNTAINS

There’s just something about the mountains. The fresh air, the natural beauty and the sounds that you just don’t get to take in when you’re in the city. As an absolute mountain lover, I was surprised with a weekend away at Lake Naverone. A natural retreat, just 2 hours drive from Durban, in a valley…

Perfect Pork Belly Roast

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and got to catch up on the beautiful sunshine that was out. Summer has definitely started to welcome itself this side of the world. This past weekend was a busy one for us, it all started on Thursday night where we were invited by…

DIY: Simple Bathroom Mosaic

Hi All We had the privilege of having a long weekend this past weekend and it was so needed. But it’s a new week and the race till Christmas countdown has begun. YAY! 🙂 This year has gone by exceptionally fast. Today is my first DIY post and I have tried to make it as…