Archive for the ‘Designers’ Category

Iconic label paper from South Africa and African motives are used for these funky bowls. Available here in various colours and sizes. Design by Wola Nani – Hand-made by women who live with HIV/AIDS – with each purchase you help empowering their lives.

Unique and super fun drinks coasters with motives from 9 South African provinces: Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Nothern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Kwazulu Natal. Each printed on beermat board for waterproofing. Design by Essie Letterpress. Purchase here.

My latest item of desire.. Gold plated brass bracelet with bespoke writings.
Ready for your special requests – just email me!

I love these ceramic figurines in the various yoga poses… reminds me that I have to get back into my own yoga practice.. been neglecting it for a while.. ooohhhmmm!

I had all four seasons within the last two days.. Croatia was more then cold and spring was nowhere to find.. I must say it feels good to be back in Cape Town. The autumn is in the air and the days are shorter. Time to get back into the studio, get back on the feet and socialize!

This post is all bout feet.. well, better said about socks. Chelsea and Alison are creators behind FEAT and the girls who are sharing some space in our studio. They showcased their cool designs at Design Indaba and are now busy getting their socks into stores. Definitely worth some support, so have a look at their website (http://featsockco.com) and buy, buy, buy!

Here are a few of my favourites!

Seperate pieces been put together into one rug

It was a busy day yesterday, a complete overwhelm of colours, shapes, patterns, people and design items…wow! I couldn’t talk or walk anymore.. But the buyers day is a much needed part of the expo, as one has the time to meet and greet, to look and gape at all the creativity around. Yes some exhibitors are always there with similar styles as the previous years, as this is their opportunity to sell their products, but for me the beauty lays in the discovery of the unexpected and fresh. There is something in the air that makes one want to be part of, inhale it and immerse in it. Here are some first impressions as well as items that stood out for me, some to include in my online shop and wholesale catalogue.

Sindiso Khumalo was finalist in last year’s Elle Rising Star Design Award and has now launched her first womenswear collection. The brand has a strong focus on contemporary textile print design, which combines bold African graphics with a sophisticated minimalist construction. I love the colour
combinations and patterns!

Designs made out of trash shows us ones creativity but also how much potential our rubbish has. We are polluting our environment day by day and hopefully everyone is making a contribution to reduce the outcome, so why not make a difference with such beautiful design items.

Pendant lamps by Heath Nash made out of plastic milk bottles:

Discarded wooden beams and leftover blankets by Studio Jo Meesters:

Last night was the first Cape Town event since I’m back! Yayyy I’m officially here and happy to catch up with my friends!!! The new launch of Missibabas new Jungle Fever range.. As always super creative!