Nautical flavour

After a lovely weekend of fresh sea air and sunshine I'm feeling rested and relaxed and somewhat inspired by the nautical life! I've put together another 'Get the look' for you, featuring more Luella lovelies and plenty of nautical inspiration. All the shoes and bags featured here are from Luella, specially for all my local readers.


Luella lovelies: Olive buckle cuff sandal R499, Rope handle beach bag R299, Zip detail body bag R699, Raffia wedge R499, Knotted espadrille R499


"Get the look" inspired by photo from Stockholm Street Style
Image credits: Striped dress, Jill Sander sunglasses, coin necklace, striped tank top, bikini

There's something so calming about being at the sea and bringing this element into your home or wardrobe can bring the same feeling and memories. Choose blues and whites, stripes or actual seaside finds...

Image credits: From left to right, row by row, 1 & 5) Michelle Holden via 2c Management, 2) the vamoose, 3) Prue Ruscoe via The Names Agency, 4) via Pinterest, 6) Petrina Tinslay via 2c Management

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Beach blues

Since I'm in Hermanus today, which is a small seaside town, I thought I'd leave you with some breezy beach inspired images. I'm off to town now for a wander around and then I'll try and spot some whales along the cliff path. There should be loads around at this time of the year. Have a great Saturday!

Image credits: 1) Cihan Alpgiray, 2 - 7) Ditte Isager

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Let's escape to the sea

Happy Monday friends! I thought we'd kick the week off with some soft, sea inspired hues. The perfect way to get the week started on a calm and serene note. Definitely needed since just looking at my 'To Do' list this morning sends me into a panic! So much to do, never enough time. Oh well, I better get started then, hope you all have a happy, productive day.

Photo by Edwin Tse for the lab magazine

Above two photos by Anselm Woesler via Marlene Ohlsson

Collage credits: bedroom, porcelain tea lights, nautical moodboard, flower arrangement, Sadie Olive runner, living room

Photo by Edwin Tse for the lab magazine

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Nautical lovelies

I think it's definitely the weekend away at Kalk Bay that's set the theme for this week and nautical inspiration it is! Loving all these pretties...

Image credits: 1) Rachel Rachel Roy bracelet, 2) Evie tan pumps, 3) Edun silk dress, 4) Blue coral cushion, 5) Gucci sunglasses, 6) Proenza Schouler satchel bag

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A trip to the sea

Phew, it's almost Friday afternoon and I'm only getting my post together now! Sorry about that but I've been a bit busy what with a morning meeting and trying to pack for a weekend away. We're off to a guest cottage in Kalk Bay, I can't wait.  I'll report back on Monday and let you know what it was like. So what are your plans for the weekend? Thought I'd share a bit of seaside inspiration to get me in the mood, let's hope the weather is not too chilly! Have a good one friends!

 Image credits: 1) Andreas Ohlund 2 & 3) photos by me

Image credits: 1) Madewell via Fashion Gone Rogue, 2) Very Eikhoff wrap cardigan, 3) ModCloth Striped dress, 4) Tory Burch flats, 5) Dear June scarf, 6) Pia Jane Bijkerk

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Sea inspired bliss

Inspired by the lovely warm weather we've been having here and laLESSO's summer collection, I thought I'd put together a bit of a sea inspired storyboard. It makes me think of blissful, carefree days and holidays, sigh...

All above images from laLESSO

Photo by Henri del Olmo via Côté Maison

To get the look, go for lots of natural elements combined with fresh whites and of course some blue touches. Try your hand at dip-dying and transform simple baskets or buy ready-made ones like the ones below! Try recovering some tired pieces in fabulous nautical inspired stripes like these from Designers Guild. And then of course some rustic white touches are needed, you'll find lots of inspiration at Tine K Home.

Image credits: 1) White dipped baskets, 2) Designers Guild Brera Rigato fabric collection (photos by me), 3) photo by Nicolas Mathéus via Côté Maison, 4) Grand towels and travel bag from Pezula Interiors, 5) marie claire Maison, 6) white glazed jar

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West Coast here we come

It's Friday, it's almost time for the World Cup soccer final and I have the day off, what a perfect start to the weekend! We are heading up the West Coast to a small seaside village to celebrate my godfather's birthday. I'm looking forward to lots of sea air, beach walks and birthday cake... which I still have to make by the way! What are your plans? Are you planning on getting outdoors too? Enjoy it!

Image credits: From left to right, row by row: 1) skona hem via follow studio, 2, 5, 8, 9) Martha Stewart, 3, 6 & 11) Alexandra Grablewski, 4) Coastal Living, 7) Inside Home Page via follow studio, 10) Coastal Living, 12) my home ideas   

And in keeping with the seaside inspiration, be sure to pop over to Walking around Where the sidewalk begins to see Sarah's fun 'Beach Style' series. She's asked a few lovely bloggers to share their beach style and mine was up yesterday! These are some of the great storyboards so far...

All images via Walking around Where the sidewalk begins

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Sealife

Just a quick hello and welcome to all my new readers, I hope you'll be stopping by often! And a thank you to everyone who has entered my Shabby Apple giveaway (there's still time if you haven't had a chance yet!). Today's post once again features my favourite embroidered coral cushions by local talent, Michael Chandler. And a whole lot of sea inspiration, all seen at Pezula Interiors. Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Photography: by me, taken at Pezula Interiors

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Dreaming of Santorini

Hello my lovelies! How are you this Friday? I am so happy the weekend is here, I am desperate for a break and after spotting this incredible hotel yesterday, I am now dreaming of a trip to Santorini! It's always been one of my favourite places but of course when I travelled there a good few years ago, I did not have the luxury of staying in a gorgeous hotel like this, it was backpackers all the way! So what are your plans for the weekend? I'm going to be taking it easy for sure.

Hope you enjoy these Santorini views and seaside inspiration, it's sure to start your weekend off on a relaxed note...

Image credits: 1, 2 & 8) Grace Santorini Hotel via The Cool Hunter, 3, 5, 6 & 7) Day Birger et Mikkelsen, 4) by me.
Collages: All jewellery by Owl of Eden, dress by Calypso St. Barth, all cushions by Natural History

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