Caroline Mackintosh
These very cool photos belong to one Miss Caroline Mackintosh. She has an interesting eye for fashion photography that is influenced by the reckless abandonment of youth that makes me wish that I was 22 again.
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“A stroll past Melrose Boulevard”
I spent an afternoon walking the streets of Melrose Arch in Johannesburg not too long ago with 'The Street Sartorialists' who are Siyabonga, Wanda & Kabelo. These three have a deep appreciation for all things sartorial. View Article
Fantasy Trawling episode 1….
This property popped up in my Facebook feed the other day and it got me thinking... Kim and Jo of Desire to Inspire occasionally feature homes from high end property websites, so I totally stole their idea (because it's cool) and this is the first of hopefully, if you like them, many more to come... View Article
Man, I love this dog
I did a post on Maddie a while back and thought an update was in order - she even has a book now... View Article
Chart Farm.
I feel like roses have been getting a bad rap lately (I blame Valentine's Day and cellophane covered in teddy bears and hearts). But when you visit Chart Farm it's easy to see why they are one of the world's most popular flowers... View Article
Book of the week: Goth-Icky by Charles S. Anderson
A macabre menagerie of morbid monstrosities- Goth-Icky is produced by Pop ink, which is the result of over two decades of work by the Charles S. Anderson Design Company and is based on one of the most extensive and highly awarded image collections in the world. Pop Ink transforms ordinary objects into into objects of art.
4th Avenue Coffee Roasters
There is a quaint little shop on 4th ave in Parkhurst called 4th Avenue Roasters. It has a small menu and the space itself isn't huge, but the food and coffee is oh so nice and they serve everything on antique plates. I like that! View Article
Bastion
Bastion is a new South African men's wear range that is made from quality, natural fabrics.
Anmari Honiball Autumn/Winter 2013 Capsule Collection
I recently did a quick lookbook shoot with the super talented Anmari Honiball for her Capusle Collection last week Friday for her self titled womenswear brand that she launched in January of this year (2013). View Article
Keepthrift
Keepthrift is a cool local online store that stocks all sorts of vinatge finds and classics. From accessories to dresses to jackets to jerseys to pants to shirts to shoes to skirts to shorts to skirts and it's run by the nicest girls. View Article
Adderley Street Flower Market.
For over 100 years, the Trafalgar Place flower sellers have been brightening up the heart of the city with their blooms. Open Monday to Saturday, it's the best place to pick up a bunch. From indigenous beauties like Proteas and Strelitzias, to my current favourite Dahlias, they've got it all - by the bucket load! View Article
Book of the week: Sanderson by Mary Schoeser
For 150 years Sanderson has been in the vanguard of every significant movement in European decorative arts, from Arts and Crafts and Art Deco to 1980's country house style and the vibrant interiors of the 21st century, shaping a distinctively English type of decoration beloved throughout the world. Sanderson started out as a company producing and designing wallpapers and these are some designs from their archives... View Article
Skinny laminx on Instagram
Marimekko Spring 2013
Bright and bold with wonderful prints, chunky accessories and colourful backgrounds, what more could you ask for! View Article
On My Radar – Art of Earth Hour 2013
To raise awareness for Earth Hour WWF is working with Freddy Sam (aka Ricky Lee Gordon) in creating larger than life artworks in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Bobson photography studio archive prints
Bobson Studio was founded by Sukdeo Bobson Mohanlall in Durban, South Africa, in 1961. These particular pictures were found by my father many years ago, whilst visiting the Bobson studio in Cross Street. He came across them the other day and here you go... View Article
Mandibles – A Natural History Collection
Mandibles is situated at the Woodstock Foundry and proudly call themselves South Africa's first natural history store.
BIG FKN GUN x Pop Models Tour x Durban
I had the privilege of traveling down to Durban last weekend with Music group BIG FKN GUN for the first leg of their Pop Models Tour. Cape Town is up next and they will be performing at Cold Turkey in Cape Town on the 24th of March. To download their single 'Pop Models' visit iTunes here. The artwork was done by the talented Sindiso Nyoni.Visit Room Number 3 for more info on BIG FKN GUN. View Article
Book of the week: Cindy Sherman, Clowns
Catherine Green’s 30 day postcard project
Catherine is a freelance copywriter and illustrator based in Cape Town, her 30 day postcard project was a self-initiated project where she illustrated a postcard every day for 30 days using various friends and family members as inspiration.
Red Bull Rich Ditches
ADIDAS AREA 3: Block Party
I attended the Adidas Area 3 Street Party last week and got to see some of the "Before they were great" Exhibition pieces on show. I noticed a few trends and took some photos of the event. There were sets by Djs like Kenzhero and more, take a look at some of what went down. View Article
Smith & Abrahams.
Between all the vintage stores, coffee shops and art galleries that are beginning to line Sir Lowry Road in Woodstock is a little corner of old-school rad that is Smith & Abrahams. I went to go talk business with the faces behind the names... View Article
Southern Guild Heavy Metal Exhibition
On Wednesday last week I attended the opening of the Southern Guild Heavy Metal exhibition at the Woodstock Foundry.
Famke Jewellery
On My Radar: Blog of the month x Section Sewn
This is a new feature where once a month I'll feature a blog that I really enjoy or have collaborated with on a project in the past, present or perhaps in the future. First up, is blogger, photographer, artist, designer and model, Stacey van der Walt's brand new blog known as Section Sewn. View Article
Salon 91 – Back In Five Minutes
