My Patio and other things

Since summer is on its way out here in South Africa, I though I'd show you some pictures of my patio (or "stoep" as we call it in South Africa) before the sun disappears and the cushions get packed away.

I love these Adirondack  chairs. They are so comfortable. I think they might have been one of America's best inventions! (Maybe a close second to sending men to the moon!)

So that is my patio. For now.  By next summer, it might have been changed or at least rearranged. I do that a lot!

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I went to Decorex on the weekend which is a showcase for interior designers and manufacturers of various products for the home. I sadly didn't take my camera, but took a few pictures with my phone. The quality isn't great so please bear with me.

The stand that caught my eye was of a little girl's room (maybe because I don't have any of these in my house). The whole focus was recycling and upcycling and the effect was just so appealing.



This wire locker has been repurposed into a wardrobe and the containers on top painted in a pretty green for storing bits and bobs.



This chair has been made from a vintage vanity case and the ottoman from a zinc tub. Aren't they too sweet?

This old bookcase was filled with pretty, pastel coloured things. Did you notice that tea cup candelabra?

The curtain rail was made from a branch - so clever.

Do you remember those awful flying ducks from the past. Here they have been given a new lease on life painted in pretty colours.

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And finally, whilst browsing the web for something, I stumbled across this little footstool. Isn't it just adorable? You can buy it online here. (It's based in South Africa but they might ship internationally)

Till next time


Sharon x



We love to BBQ - how about you?

South Africans love to barbeque! We call it a braai and we love braaing lots of meat! Mostly lamb chops and beef sausage which we call "boerewors".

South Africans braai on the beaches and they braai on the landing grounds, they braai in the fields and on the streets, they braai in the hills, they will never surrender.
(With apologies to Winston Churchill!).


Our family mostly braais at home and this is our spot.



I found this basket on castors at a junk shop in Cape Town. It is great for storing wood. I wonder if it was previoously used in a warehouse or maybe for grape harvesting?



 
 

Till next time

Sharon x