Everlane (this is where I shop for good basic items) has launched a kids collection! They have created mini versions of their most essential styles so parents can now dress their kids like they dress themselves. I love the no frills clothes for my son. “No sparkles, sequins, or superheroes”!
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HOLIDAY SEASON: THE ULTIMATE HOMELOVERS GIFT GUIDE
I have browsed many, many websites and have selected the most beautiful home & decor products for this ‘homelover gift guide’. Most items featured here are handmade. Enjoy! Above: handmade linen napkins ($48, set of 4). 1 | handwoven African basket ($135) 2 | handmade pillow ($135) 3 | framed feathers ($35) 4 | hand coiled vase ($850) 5 |
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A CAPE DUTCH FARMHOUSE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This beautiful Cape Dutch style farmhouse is idyllically situated near Hermanus, South Africa. It is home to a young family of four and a boutique wine label. On the outside you see a beautiful white, thatch-roofed homestead surrounded by a green lawn and white roses. The interior is a laid-back-sophisticated style – with dark wood, worn leather and various shades
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LET’S HELP THE HELPERS
I have not been feeling well for a while and last week I was diagnosed with a severe pneumonia. Although I feel a bit better, I have to take it very easy and recovery will take a while. Therefor there will be no posts this week. Hopefully I can resume blogging next week, although it will be not as often
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FASHION + STYLE
BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS – HAPPY SHOPPING!
It is Black Friday which means shopping with great discounts. Here is an overviews of the best Black Friday deals. Mango is offering a 30% discount off everything with code 5BLACKFRIDAY (valid through 29th November). A Mango favorite is the coat above. I’m also loving this long wool coat from Mango’s premium collection. Anthropologie: 25% off everything with code SHOPTOIT.
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FASHION + STYLE
CYBERWEEK: 30-40% DISCOUNT AT J.CREW
It is Black Friday and you can now shop at J. Crew with 30-40% discount! Use code HOLIDAY at checkout, this code is valid through November 29, 2015, 11:59pm ET. Here are some of my J. Crew favorites. Happy shopping! Above: belted trench coat 1. bouclé wool coat | 2. large satchel | 3. metallic tweed jacket | 4. peacoat
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A COLORFUL AUSTRALIAN HOME WITH A BOHEMIAN VIBE
This Australian home located in Palm Beach (Sydney) has a beautiful bohemian vibe. Owners John and Merryl Greaves have an African backgrounds (Kenyan and South African), which is reflected in the decor. The decoration is a mix of bright colors, reclaimed wood, repurposed objects and accessories sourced on travels. I love the colorful painting in the various spaces.
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A SWEDISH HOME WITH A RAW EDGE
Tony and Asa Löfling bought the house in Västmanland, Sweden, in 1999 to open a jewelry shop on the street level floor. The first years the family lived upstairs, but when his daughters Emma and Linn were growing up they needed more space and the family moved to a larger house. Two years ago Tony and Asa decided to move
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FASHION + STYLE
CYBERWEEK: SHOP AT MADEWELL WITH 25% DISCOUNT
This is a great week for shopping as most shops will be offering Black Friday & Cyber Monday discount. Madewell, one of my favorite shops, offers as 25% discount on most items with code CALMDOWN (now – 29th November). I have collected my favorite Madewell items to be featured in this post. I will be posting more great Black Friday
