Artefect

Tucked away in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Woodstock, in what was once the old Altona Hotel, you'll find a gorgeous antiques and interiors shop called Artefect. You'll probably struggle to find parking and curse the taxis all around you but once you leave the rather run down Main Road and climb the stairs to Artefect, you'll see it's all worthwhile. Enter into a perfectly styled and curated space full of beautiful French decorative pieces, linens and furniture. You'll be conjuring up scenes of French country manors and romantic dramas and believe me you won't want to leave empty handed!

Artefect, The Old Altona, 196 Victoria Rd, Woodstock
Tel: +27 21 447 0583

Photography: by me

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Patchwork Harmony

I'm sure what with Mother's Day coming up you might have been hunting for that perfect little something to show your love and appreciation. One place you could definitely find such a gift is Patchwork Harmony, an online boutique specialising in beautiful vintage style homeware. But be warned you'll find plenty of goodies for yourself too! Patchwork Harmony has a lovely collection of handpicked items from kitchen and bathroom accessories to decor pieces and more. All beautifully styled and photographed just to tempt you further! I've picked out some of my faves... aren't they all just gorgeous?

All images from Patchwork Harmony

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