The simple basket, an object of pure perfection. I think I may a love a basket more than most, and have been to some incredible factories both locally and in…

Not too long ago I photographed a lovely apartment in the heart of Cape Town, just off bustling Long Street. Owner, Sarah, totally transformed a sad-looking old bachelor flat into a Moroccan…

A home with HEART. By combining classic design with mid-century style, the Lesters have created a warm, contemporary home. After house-hunting for some time, Lei and Dijon Lester finally found…

You can tell a lot about a person by the art or decor they choose to showcase on their walls. When it comes to decor in the home, art is…

*sigh*  Shelving…no matter where you live there is just never enough, is there? When we moved into our bigger house, each room echoed they were so empty, and yet slowly…

Bored of seeing your dining table laid bare, or worse being used as the central household dumping ground for bags, keys, books and everything in between? Follow our quick and…

Styling your sideboard has never been so easy. Choose from our top picks below for the look that feels just right for you: BEFORE….one seriously gorgeous little piece of furniture.…

Lei’s virtual e+design service offers a unique and dynamic approach to interior design. The service provides an accelerated and affordable approach for you, the design savvy client. Her virtual design packages…

FOR SALE ~ ONE OF A FIND collection #8. For all design lovers out there, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair will always remain near the top of the list (shortly…

SOLD ~ ONE OF A FIND collection #6. Found at an antiques market and immediately loved for its unusual shape and beloved colour. An awesome pop of colour above a kitchen…

SOLD ~ ONE OF A FIND collection #6. One stinking hot day in Cape Town I came across this little gem, an old Phillips record player, just minus the actual player,…

Aaaah AirBnb! At the tip now of every South African’s tongue and more fashionable than a pair of crocs in a flea market…with Uber being everyone’s favorite ride and voice…

Your guest bedroom looking like a dog’s breakfast? Need some design help? Its that time of year when car hooters are used with great gusto (ok, that be all year…

Let me help you guys survive your guests this season, with some easy to follow steps for a radical transformation. Aaah, don’t you just love this time of year? We…

SOLD ~ ONE OF A FIND collection #5. Oh la la, we went to Greyton for a weekend in September and came back with some beautiful if not a little…

Oooh the sun is shining and the newly painted toes are out. With Summer now in full swing, using plants in your home is a great way to freshen up…

FOR SALE ~ ONE OF A FIND collection #4. It makes a lovely addition for a playroom or nursery or even as a retro pop of colour for the bedroom.…

ONE OF A FIND is back with a showstopper. Collection 3# was found beaten but not broken, and has been lovingly restored to have full swagger and much personality. This…

ONE OF A FIND Collection #2. This gorgeous little writing desk is looking for a beautiful nook or cranny to call home. Use as a desk, a sexy little dressing…

Like any half decent Capetonian, I have spent the most part of the last few weeks complaining bitterly about the cold. So time to shake off that frost bite and…

A Scandi-Inspired Vintage + Modern Mix in Cape Town Lei and Dijon had been house hunting for awhile when they came across this place; they knew it was the one…

  This post was supposed to be about colour trends in interiors but to be completely frank, for the past two weeks I just couldn’t find the inspiration to talk…

    Renovating? Renovating is like running a marathon. Well, let’s just say that I have never run a marathon, nor plan to, in fact the furthest I have ever…

I have very romantic views about things…it’s just the way my DNA works, and weirdly enough growing my own vegetable garden has been top of my list since I started…