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Everything you need to know about getting acrylic nails for the first time

Everything you need to know about getting acrylic nails for the first time

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Everything you need to know about getting acrylic nails for the first time

September 3, 2020 0 Comments

As someone who spent their formative years at a piano, and …

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Let’s talk about mental health, exercise and lockdown

Let’s talk about mental health, exercise and lockdown

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Let’s talk about mental health, exercise and lockdown

August 1, 2020 0 Comments

It hardly seems necessary to comment on the mad times we’ve …

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It’s it even a birthday without cake? And is it even cake worth having if it’s not from @velvetcakeco? Rainbow buttermilk with cream cheese icing is always my top choice, but it seemed like a good excuse to get a few slices of carrot, red velvet and chocolate too. If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it’s YOLO. And I’m applying that to cake and celebrations too 🌈 — 55 4

It’s it even a birthday...

This is 34 🎈 — 174 31

This is 34 🎈

We’re currently surrounded by boxes piled to head height, black bags of clothes and general disarray and mayhem. But, in 3 days, this will be the top of our road! — 92 3

We’re currently surrounded by boxes...

Because this week, I need to find a little joy and happiness wherever I can. Even if that’s just in a pretty, floaty dress. Other sources of happiness have been drinks and lunch with friends, wine, pizza and the final season of How To Get Away With Murder. What has brought you a little joy this week? — 277 41

Because this week, I need...

Just when I thought the hard part of the year was over, 2020 just keeps on giving, right? Between some intense stress at work, and the logistics of moving 6 days - I’m about ready for a week of wine, pizza and bubble baths. — 86 4

Just when I thought the...

The lesser-spotted “damsel in jeans”. But, with sequins. You know, for balance. — 163 12

The lesser-spotted “damsel in jeans”....

Discovered @ilovecoffeegroup down the road from us - great coffee, amazing pastries and treats, and phenomenal sourdough (we waited for it to come out the oven, we were so desperate to take a loaf home). Highly recommend popping in! — 92 6

Discovered @ilovecoffeegroup down the road...

I’ve really enjoyed paler colours this winter - a little brightness against the doom and gloom - so forgive me for posting this twice! Also, this coat was R150. Should I share my secret hunting ground? — 163 19

I’ve really enjoyed paler colours...

If nothing else, we’ve mastered the art of “cosy” during lockdown. 12 days until we make Muizenberg home! — 87 3

If nothing else, we’ve mastered...

Quite literally “gone with the wind” today. — 223 24

Quite literally “gone with the...

A different coast, but prepare for so much ocean spam in T-16 days. Can’t wait for cold, sandy toes and lungs filled with salty sea air every day. — 62 2

A different coast, but prepare...

Only 18 days until we move - and are mere meters from Majestic Café’s soft-serve ice cream, @yoffifalafel and @themuizenburger - wholeheartedly committed to eating and exploring our way around our new home. Any other Muizenberg gems we should add to our list? — 84 7

Only 18 days until we...

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