7.05.2011

// home in the village



This weekend's beautiful light and my neat and tidy house inspired me to finally take some proper pictures of our new home in the beautiful little village of Obs :) We love living here! When we moved to Cape Town we heard all sorts of weird and dodgy things about Observatory, but when we found this little gem of a home, we couldn't resist it! And the village life is awesome!

I've only taken a few pictures of mainly our bedroom, the lounge and our kitchen/dining room. There's loads still to photograph, including our sweet garden and front porch with all my bunting and wedding signage :) But this will have to do for now, friends x

We're off to Mauritius and Canada/USA to shoot some weddings and for Honeymoon Part II and III so I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to blog again. But I'll definitely try post a few in-between-Sneak-Peeks of our trip and all the fun we're having! Yay!

Love!

P.S huge thanks to Dan from Saks Corner for doing a great job on fixing & re-upholstering our lovely turquoise chair! Friends, be sure to check out his shop - what a joy! x

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Oh, and I thought I'd also post the two latest additions to my Salt & Pepper family. The left is probably one of my greatest finds EVER from Milnerton Market (R30!!!! I know right?!?) and the right is a present from dear friends and available from My China Ceramics.

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36 comments:

  1. jackieJuly 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    oh my goodness, i love it! it looks like a catalog. beautiful.

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  2. ViviJuly 5, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    oh my hat!!!! is that your place???? it is gOrgeOus!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxx <3 xxxx

    vivI.Iviv
    www.lovexevol.blogspot.com

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  3. Nicola BassonJuly 5, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Love it! Incredible how you can use the same furniture and create such a different look. So happy to hear that you have settled in,( in dodgy Obs).

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  4. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    it's sooo pretty, oh sooo pretty, tra la la la la!!!lowit!
    Bokkie(jonet's bokkie)

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  5. KateJuly 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Awe, I just want to come over right now and visit. I hope you are doing ok with the two boys :) I MISS YOU!

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  6. Brett Elizabeth JenkinsJuly 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    jealous of how beautiful your place is!

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  7. Mrs. HabitJuly 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I adore each space you share here. How lovely you made your home spot. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  8. JelanieJuly 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    O lucky you! It's awesome! Nice job

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  9. love made me do itJuly 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    awe, thanks for all the lovely comments friends! x

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  10. KaRiJuly 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Loving the subtle Skinny laMinx pattern in some, even an eep and bunny rabbit visible! Well done!

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  11. chupi loves bubs...July 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM

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  12. chupi loves bubs...July 6, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Love it <3 ...awesome my beach x

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  13. LeaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Your house is my inspiration!

    x

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  14. BrucehereJuly 6, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Wow, you and becs are sooooooo siilar in your tastes! The globe, the pilot radio (which ive named the pirate radio), colours etc. All Bec's vibe!

    LOVE the bookshelf ideas with the small frame on each.
    Awesome stuff guys!

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  15. karinJuly 6, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    so pretty, I love the element of fun in it all.
    k
    x

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  16. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    what a great space..so artsy..love it

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  17. Bonjour JulietteJuly 8, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    So lovely your place!
    i moved house several times this year and i'm still trying to figure out my place -your light, colours, little animals and such are a pleasure and a relief to my eyes...

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  18. ::The Beetle Shack::July 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    dude, you are TOO STYLISH! Love the racket for the earings and the light in SA is similar to australian light- tres nice!

    xo em

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  19. folkloveJuly 10, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I hope you know that you live in a dream?!
    Enjoy your new home. I hope it brings much happiness.

    http://oh-helloworld.blogspot.com

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  20. MeJuly 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I adore your house. It is gorgeous!

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  21. CandiceJuly 12, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Wow, what a lovely blog and beautiful home! Have only just discovered you, and love looking through all your posts - SO beautiful!

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  22. lovely lost thingsJuly 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    your place is amazing! i absolutely love it.
    sarah

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  23. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I totes love the duck platter! Oh Em Gee!

    Peace, Love and Puppies
    Raised By Wolves

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  24. BronJuly 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Gosh, what gorgeousness! You have done well!

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  25. Leila BadshaJuly 20, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Your home is beautiful! I also live in Obs, its got its crazy people but its cool.

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  26. love made me do itJuly 20, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks for all the lovely comments, friends. Sometimes I wonder if I'm too much in my head and hearing such love coming from all of you makes it real and so much more beautiful :) @Leila, Obs is something to get used to, but once you do, it's awesome! Funny thing is we've rpobably passed each other without knowing it :) Happy day frinds! x

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  27. Lisa MariaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Your home is so beautiful and lived in and comfortable - I really love everything about it. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Your home is sooooo beautiful! I just love it... the colours, the details (from the globes to the lamp) just perfect :)

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  29. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    p.s. I would so love to blog about your place if that was ok with you? if it is... drop me a line at zoeconvopieces at gmail dot com :)

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  30. Luisa RodríguezJuly 30, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    This house is absolutely beautiful!
    You've got a new (Spanish) reader!! :)

    Wish I knew how to decorate a house like you...

    Come visit me too. I'll have a cup of coffee waiting for you there :P

    ______________________________________
    http://mustbeliberating.blogspot.com/

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  31. AprilAugust 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love everything about your house. Wowsa!

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  32. MichelleAugust 6, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Your house is lovely. I used to live with friends in Obs before I moved to London. I loved the main road with all its shops and restaurants. Homesick feeling :(

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  33. Hannah LesleyAugust 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I have to know...where did you get the "home is wherever i'm with you" wall decal? i LOVE it:)

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  34. love made me do itAugust 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Hannah, my friends make them :) Check them out at mikado.co.za. Not sure if their website is up & running yet, but you can just pop them a mail :)

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  35. sianeSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful photographs and loving the Hornsea pottery cruet set!

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  36. NastassjaOctober 7, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    What a pretty home! This post right here made me click 'follow'.

    www.mrsrogero.blogspot.com

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