Cherry Blossom

Watching the news from Japan unfold, I am struck by the fact that the cherry blossoms (which flower for the two weeks from late March to April) will be appearing this year amongst scenes of devastation. I have read that the samurai adopted the cherry blossom as a personal insignia to signify acceptance of nature and the quiet celebration of mans' ephemeral nature.

When one wears cherry blossom designs, one implies that one is in harmony with the nature of things, sad as that nature may be, and that ones flesh is as fragile as the cherry blossom itself.

I hope you like my image. Use it as you will.

You Win !

After almost eight years of begging, pleading and cojoling by our faithful childrenswear fans, One+1 has hoisted the white flag (well in true fashionista style, the metaphorical flag is less white than flamboyantly polka dotted). One+1 ladieswear is now a reality.

Party Dresses with Attitude

This dress reminds me of canyfloss and liquorice gobstoppers! What better dress for a party!

(Available from One+1 at Essenwood Market)

Daniel's Friends

Liz Rivett is the creative mind behind these adorable , one of a kind creatures. Made with love and rare craftsmanship, each of Daniel's friends has his or her own name.

Find them at Essenwood Market or I Heart in Durban.

Hey Cherry

Hey Cherry

You arrive dishevelled at a gathering with the girls after a last minute helter skelter search for the perfect present. The obligatory edibles are balanced precariously on one hand , a sticky child is holding the other (baby sitter cancelled last moment), and tucked under your arm is a badly wrapped box of chocolates from the supermarket! Oh, the shame!Your perfectly presented friend , who never perspires, passes the hostess her present, the wrapping itself is an art work .Everyone coos. The present is qwirky, cool and not your normal retail bought fare.

The stuff of girlie nightmares!

This is where Sam and Bron of Hey Cherry come to the rescue! They sell all sorts of lovely things from classic Hardy Boy books tohomeware and insulting embroideries!Everything is achingly cool and exquisitely presented :boxed and beribboned, now all you need to do is add love (and your name to the attached card).

Ofcourse with their discerning taste, these girls also stock those rare one of a kind One+1 bags you all love ;)

Find the Hey Cherry stall at I Heart Market in Durban , or visit http://heycherrydurban.blogspot.com

Holiday Style for Beachcombing Babes

Genuine patchwork in 100% cotton with pockets for sea shells and other holiday treasures!
R165 at Essenwood market.