Ribbons, Buttons and Cottons

The antibiotics are kicking in and I got some energy back today. So long tonsillitis - it's been real. I've been cooped up at home for 6 days and I've pretty much just been napping the whole time. But today I managed to pick up le camera and snap a few random things - think I might make some gift tags in bed. I told the tall one I feel like being crafty. He said that sounded ambiguous. Ha. x

And the winner is....

Congratulations Meryke - you have won this cute bundle of goodies from We Heart This online store. I will arrange to get your prize to you asap! Fortunately, the winner was chosen at random because there was no way I could have chosen a top entry - you guys blew me away with your replies. I was so moved by your touching memories and spent the week reading them out to anyone who would listen. Your lives are filled with such love and happiness and I am so happy for you all! Many of you got engaged, are marrying your soul mates, cuddling babas, buying homes...and some of you are just celebrating the simple joys of life...I want to write more on this but I have to tell you, things may be a bit quiet around here (just as I get back into the swing of blogging!) I am currently Panda down with this sore throat from heck. On the way to the doc this morning so hopefully it's treatable and I'll have the strength to scribble and snap soon. Have wonderful weekends and we'll chat more about your epic memories soon. PS: I am definitely going to be rustling up more giveaways and I'm thinking photography stuff! x

Flowers, flowers, everywhere!

I went to a wedding on Saturday and went home with two balloons and a bunch of flowers! Was tempted to snaffle a bundle of bread rolls too but decided to stay classy. On Sunday, I arranged all the roses in teacups, vases and coke glasses. Now, there are flowers everywhere - and they feature my second favourite flower - lavender roses! So chuffed with these. Thanks Jackie and Shaun - and congrats again! x

Smitten with my new business cards

Business cards are...the business. I recently received my first bundle of freshly-printed Smitten cards and I love 'em! After overwhelming myself with a ton of reference, I ended up designing something super simple. So far, I have only handed three out. To friends. But that's ok. I kind of just like looking at them on my desk! They're a good motivator to turn Smitten into an actual business one day. I only have to save up about forty gazillion rand to afford all the gear I need but give me time, give me time. x

A Cheerful Giveaway!

I have a giveaway for my South African readers today! It's dead simple and you could win these cute goodies from the We Heart This online store. It's such a lovely shop, brimming with South African design. Below are the first four things I would snap up, and we will deliver them to the winner! To enter, simply post a comment telling me what your favourite memory of 2013 is. Then, "like" the We Heart This store on Facebook. I will choose the winner at random in a week's time. Good luck! x

You can check out more info about the products here: Red Bunny Bowl / Hello Handsome Pillow / Blue Scissor Ribbon / Hello Postcard. Megan Kenney and Debbie Reabow are the two lovely lasses behind We Heart This. Browse their epic collection of locally made goodies here. x