With September drawing to an end we thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to show you just what we can do with a small space – and cram in another designer that inspire us, before the month ends. Today we look at Odette Uys. Just look at her stuff, seriously, look at it! After even a glance at her Instagram page or website you will be coveting every piece. Our conversation with Odette confirmed why we are so in love with her amazing creations. She firmly believes i

Along with spring, September brings something else that is very close to South African hearts: Heritage Day. So while everyone is lighting their braais, doing rain dances and complaining about hay fever, we thought that we should show OUR heritage. For the rest of September, we want to use our blog to showcase some local designers and products that we are obsessed with. I visited Kamers vol Gesenke last December in Pretoria, where I met Lance – half of the force behind Arkivi

It starts (as all of the best things do) with a frustrated designer. "Yes, Mister Architect, your single pitch roof with inset angled glass IS beautiful, but how am I supposed to install curtains/blinds for this bedroom?", asked the intrepid Designer. "I just do the buildings... you're a designer, you'll make a plan", replied the evil architect At the same moment, 900 kilometres away a developer sighed while the very principles of physics crumbled before his eyes. "Yes, Miss