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

Beautify Your Blog + Digital Sphere

Hello there... I've done a little bit of research and decided to write a cheerful post on how to beautify your blog and digital sphere. (These resources are all free.) In South Africa the weather's freeeeeezing cold so I hope you're keeping warm wherever you are. Here's to a lovely + productive day!  

1. Beautiful Desktop Wallpapers

Choose from a whole bunch of oh-so-pretty free downloads at The Sweet Escape to beautify your desktop + ad a little pop of colour to brighten your day. I love this particular one, cos I'd like to think of myself as an hustling, go-getting ninja! Nothing wrong with giving yourself a little bit of self-love. ;) 

2. Free Pretty Pictures 

Looking for pretty high resolution stock photos for your illustration + design needs? Using big & beautiful images will add lovely pizazz to your blog-posts. Hop over to Morgue File, all the pictures on there are all completely free! 

3. Free Blogging Guide

Blogging consistently does something amazing for the reputation of your brand. It will make you stand out from the rest + it will also show your reliability. Check out these delightful tips on the art of blogging on Social Media Blooms. 

4. Take Yourself Seriously

I love this inspiring blogpost on Braid Creative + if you're an aspiring blogger this might help a lot. If you have a blog you are called a blogger, yep that's right now take what you do seriously.  See how the clever blond Sarah Von Bargen did it. And lastly... I've seen a lot of my blog-peers moved into better and bigger things. I'm truly proud of you guys, hustle harder, stay beautiful + ad “blogger” in your job description. ;)

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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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Blog of the Month: Gee Whiskers

Woohoo, I'm choosing the lovely Charlene from Gee Whiskers as July's Blog of the Month! Charlene really gets joy out of writing posts + receiving feedback from all her readers. As far back as she can remember she have often used the saying “Gee Whiskers” as an exclamation when she saw something that surprised her (in both a good and bad way).

Charlene loves the beautiful things in life. She blog's about beauty, decor and pretty much anything that tickles her fancy. Oh, and she adores dachshunds, flowers, perfume, music but above all spending time with her friends + family. This level headed lady loves doing reviews on beauty products and she always try to keep them as honest as possible. That means she will seldom write a blog post on something she's not truly crazy about. And you know what that's what I love most about her blog, her honesty...

She's always been big on spending time looking after her skin and her current favourite beauty products are the Dermalogica Calming Cleanser, The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Boost Sorbet and The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum in Oil overnight treatment. Visit her blog Gee Whiskers to learn more about this laid-back + beautiful lady. :)

Image - My own 

Blog Image - Charlene's