We had family tea for my husband’s birthday (yes, his birthday just seems to be stretching over a month! haha!), so I needed some inspiration to make yummy cupcakes. Off I went to my favourite food blogs…and came across a recipe from I am Baker for Cherry Limeade cupcakes. They sounded so divine, I knew I had to try them…I did slightly…ever… Read more →
I am a huge fan of sandals in summer…actually they are pretty much all I wear. When I was recently at the Oakfield’s Bridal Expo, I saw Holster shoes (didn’t realise you could get them here…I was so excited) and instantly fell in love with the sandals. I tried some on and can say, they are so comfortable and also… Read more →
There is nothing better than a delicious moist chocolate cupcake or cake…and this recipe from Robyn Stone’s blog : Add a pinch, could easily be the best chocolate cake recipe ever. The mixture is rich, chocolatey and yummy. As it is a cake recipe, we adapted it slightly for cupcakes and added chocolate chips (Angelique’s idea) to the batter to add that… Read more →
It was my husband’s birthday on Monday, so I decided to arrange a surprise birthday Sunday lunch for him with a small selection of our friends. What would a surprise birthday be without an awesome birthday cake! As nothing is ever too big or too adventurous for my friends and I…we went ‘balls to the wall’ and made a dragon cake… Read more →
For most photographers their worst fear is having to go in front of the camera…I can admit, I am no different! However…this was no ordinary photo shoot – it was for our new adventure – femme fatale boudoir. Very exciting! Anyway back to the photo shoot (if you want to read more about femme fatale…see my blog post). The idea/concept for the photo… Read more →
Not being much of a wine drinker (you would never think it…if you saw my wine fridge) or should I say not being a wine drinker at all! I spend a lot of time researching the different wines and then a lot of money buying said wine. Although, my friends know and will tell you that I pull all sorts… Read more →
With the icy weather that has hit Joburg…all I want is something hot, to warm me from the inside out. I immediately thought about the scrumptious glühwein, I had while in Germany many, many Decembers ago. I started looking for an easy but spicy recipe for glühwein. I stumbled upon a few online option but decided to combine the elements of each recipe that I… Read more →
I am not even sure where to begin with this post as I am so excited about our new adventure. Chantal Drummond (one my close friends and fellow boudoir photographer) and I have finally joined forces in the boudoir photography arena. We have been talking about this for over a year…but timing just wasn’t right. To cut a long story… Read more →
Madikwe has to be one of my favourite places in SA…I have been many times and like to stay in different lodges each time. This time I went with my family and my in-laws, so there were 8 of us in total. We stayed at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge…I was initially disappointed as the staff member who greeted us was… Read more →
Friends of ours are getting married in Canterbury, UK in April 2015! We are so happy and excited for them! Sean and Cat couldn’t be more suited for each other and we wish them all the best and can’t wait to join them for their big day! However, we have decided…(when I say we…I really mean me) to make a… Read more →