Breakfast at Caffe Bella

I recently found this beautiful little crafty coffee-shop when I was visiting my hometown. I'm a real sucker for pretty + cute things and I really fell in love with this magical place...

My eyes were darting around the whole time, I felt so happy. The decor just spoke to my heart, there were dainty fresh flowers on my table, as well as a girly piece of artwork.

I eventually ordered a warm pot of strawberry flavoured tea for R12.00 + a scrumptious muffin for R15.00 accompanied by delicious cheese and strawberry jam. Everything on the menu's very affordable, they offer breakfast, sandwiches and cakes. Light meals that's delicious and very well presented. 

I really enjoyed the foodmarkety ambiance +  the vintage/rustic look. Caffe Bella really sourced some fantastic goodies. I love the painted old school-case in the picture above, I had one exactly like this wayyy back in Standerd 1. Admittedly when backpacks became fashionable it was hard for me to let go...

Also, right then and there I became a tea lover, I mean just look at the delicate little cup. No really, I've been stocking up on an assorted range of flavours of tea that's really, really delicious and healthy.

My fun-loving cousin Richard actually introduced me to this hidden gemstone. He really have this creative radar that will find great things + places wherever he goes. And we had such a fabulous time. :)

Caffe Bella's situated in Springbok, 50 Voortrekker Road, kinda in the heart of the beautiful Namaqualand. They also cater for small functions + you'll find awesome little gifts here for your loved-ones.   

Images - My Own

Woohoo, I'm on Instagram! Yep Finally

Well let's calm down now, shall we. Yes I'm finally on Instagram and well yes I'm slightly addicted - it's like a brand new toy to me, you know what I mean right? ;) I might not have the prettiest pictures on there and I'm definitely not standing in-front of majestic pyramids in Egypt or the Eiffel Tower in Paris ( I wish ) but I would really appreciate your support over there. Here's a look at my board...




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Ad a Little Sparkle

Hey you, hope you're well. How's it going with the new year resolutions? Never mind, I'm just joking. Obviously that's not to say that we don't have goals, amiright? I know its all there listed in your head. :) Today I'm showing off beautiful arm-candy, sparkling fruit juice and the cutest little coffee mug.

I adore this cheerful bracelet and bought it from the pretty jewelry store Klines for R129.95 a few days ago. I like the whole layered look and the beautiful pastel shades of mint, lavender and yellow instantly stole my heart. The cute packaging are made from a recycled margherita pizza box.

Sad to say, I only recently discovered Liqui Fruit's 100 % sparkling fruit juice blend. It's super delicious + healthy, with no added preservatives. It's available in Litchi & Pine, Cranberry & Apple, Passion & Pear and also Strawberry & Orange. I got this tasty summer's drink from my local Spar for R7.99

Don't you think this little guy's the coolest. This adorable owl coffee mug are my new best friend and it sure doesn't matter how many mugs I already own, does it? This one's just tooo cute. I found it at Game for only R9.99 - lucky me! :) 

Images - My Own

Illustrator: Inslee Haynes

Today I'm showing of oh-so-pretty illustrations from Inslee Haynes a talented + super successful illustrator from New York City. Oh my gosh, what a life! She's so blessed and her blog takes my breath away.

Before we view beautiful images, did you know I'm about to venture into a new business? Yep, finally and at last I decided to turn my side hustle into this blog: Social Media Blooms - you will see that I'm still working on a few things, I just thought you should know and also I would obviously appreciate your support. ;) Any tips + advice... feel free to share. Also looking at doing a few guest post in the near future. But more about that later. Let's see the artist at work! :)

Inslee Haynes

"One of my very first memories is of being deeply frustrated that I had to use a brown magic marker to draw the mermaid I was working on… as opposed to the ideal purple marker I did not have. I also remember that I was wearing a diaper when this happened. So you could say I've been an artist for as long as I can remember.

I spent my childhood sketching constantly. In high school I studied fashion illustration during the summer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in college I majored in Studio Art and Art History.

I founded Inslee By Design during my sophomore year at Washington & Lee University as an outlet for my love of illustration. I turned my sketches into a note card design business and ask my sorority sisters to help spread the news. That same winter I introduced my first yearly calendar… and the rest is history!

I now live in New York City where I paint, blog and sample the city’s vast selection of croissants one patisserie at a time."  -  Inslee Haynes 

 Christmas Time

 Thanksgiving

 Fierce

 Work

Eva Chen

She's sooo talented right? Visit her website over at: www.inslee.net

Illustrations - Inslee Haynes