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Welcome to the story of the upgrade to the Marais Road Shul in Sea Point, Cape Town—a project I fondly call the “Shul Shine-Up.” This was not a renovation to reinvent, but a thoughtful restoration meant to honour the building’s original architecture while breathing new life into it. The goal: upgrade and renew, not redo. This approach aligned…

During these Covid times, I have to say that “the bathroom” is a room for respite, reflection, relaxation, recuperation and resurrection!! Yes, resurrection. Funny how they are all words starting with R, which must definitely sanctify it’s space as one for R & R. Your bathroom can also give you a micro dose of spa…

A few years ago, I made the decision to jump from store bought cleaning products to making my own. I had a nudge in my soul pushing me to do a little research on what to do to integrate a more wellness and holistic approach to cleaning my home, with the correct ingredients to use…

Each of our unique environments is an expression of self, right? This can be played out in colour, pattern, texture, minimalism or maxamalism, depending on your personality, your vocation, your room size and so on, and all of this creates an energy which is both an extension of you and an inspiration for you. But…

Just as we look at our body’s anatomy for physical wel-being, should we be looking at the functionality of spaces within our homes for mental wellbeing? Since the start of the pandemic I have been dappling in various modalities of personal healing. Both for my own mental well being, to be able to navigate the…

Over the last 2 months I have been on a mission doing some light redecorating to my living room and knowing full well that I would have to finally get around to revamping my dining table with a sand and varnish, which seemed like a total drag! What I didn’t realise was how effortless and…

How tranquil she sounds, sharing her secrets with us… How many times have you stood at a water feature or sat down beside a beautiful pond, purposely built in a specific environment, and unbeknownst to you, you are over come with a sense of calm and a feeling of abundant possibility? The serene trickle of…