The journal
Styling notes, buying guides and the stories behind the pieces we bring home.
Gifts that earn a place in the home
Gifts that earn a place in the home. The flowers wilt. The chocolates are gone in a weekend. For the gifts meant to mean something —…
Blue in the home
Blue in the home: the quietest way to bring a room back to life. One blue piece, sitting somewhere quiet, doing the job of carrying a…
Furniture shopping in Johannesburg
Furniture shopping in Johannesburg: where to actually spend your Saturday. Johannesburg has too much furniture. A practical guide to which clusters are worth the petrol, the…
Indian furniture in South African
Indian furniture in South African homes: the pieces that were something else first. The most distinctive Indian pieces aren’t built to look old — they’re built…
Rustic furniture in South African
Rustic furniture in South African homes: buying pieces with a history already in them. A reclaimed boat wood stool used to be a fishing boat. A…
Choosing a mirror
Choosing a mirror with intent: scale, shape, frame and where to hang it. A well-chosen mirror does work that almost nothing else in a home can…
Furniture shopping in Boksburg
Furniture shopping in Boksburg: what to look for, and where to find it. The East Rand has volume — but the real question now is where…
Mockana Wooden Top Diffusers: The Quiet Detail That Changes a Room
Journal 6 min read Mockana Wooden Top Diffusers: the quiet detail that changes a room. The atmosphere of a home doesn’t actually start with what you…
Bali Furniture in South African Homes: Why the Style Travels So Well
Journal 7 min read Bali furniture in South African homes: why the style travels so well. Solid weight, hand-finished detailing, organic form. Why Bali pieces sit…
Beach Cottage, Modern Tropical, Safari Lodge or Industrial Farmhouse? How to Choose a Style That Genuinely Fits Your Home
Style Guide 8 min read Beach Cottage, Modern Tropical, Safari Lodge or Industrial Farmhouse? How to choose a style that genuinely fits your home. Choosing a…