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Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin lived for 88 years and he left us with four statements which I think are very wise and special. They are : Nothing is forever in...
Embracing monochrome
Move over grey, black and white are back, teamed with natural woods and mid-century furniture for a very elegant look. The best way to work with...
Shades of pink
Why should you use pink for decoration? Because soft pinks are physically soothing and can make you feel relaxed. It is a comforting and nurturing...
The work of American photographer Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons was an American photographer who was well known for his images of socialites, jet-setters, aristocracy and celebrities. Throughout his...
Gallery walls to exhibit your travel photographs
When we travel, there is nothing we like more than to look back at our photos and share our adventures and photos with friends and colleagues....
A little bit of Monte from Charles Johnstone
Monte Casino was built at a cost of R1,6 million and first opened on 30 November 2000. It is themed after Monte Casino which is a rocky hill about...
Sunny side up
They say that yellow is a mood booster, so why not include it in decorating your home? Like a ray of sunshine, yellow feels optimistic and boosts...
The Platinum Queen
In celebration of the Queen’s incredible 70 years on the throne, we want to share a few favourite images of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and look...
Ways to frame your favourite wedding day photos and mementos
Newlywed couples are often looking for creative ways to display their wedding photos and mementos in their home. We would like to share with you a...
How to decorate and personalise a child’s bedroom
When you start decorating your child’s bedroom, consider the following suggestions to make it a very warm and personal space. Coordinate framing...
Nina Simone, a 20th century icon
“How do you explain what it feels like to get on the stage and make poetry that you know sinks into the hearts and souls of people who are unable to...
Vogue – years of style and fashion
Vogue magazine was founded by Arthur Baldwin Turnure for New York’s elite, covering news of the social scene and covered fashion, beauty and culture...
Why do you buy art?
If you had to choose one of the following as your reason for buying art, which would it be? Art that moves you or evokes an emotionArt for...
Decorating with your own artwork
One of our lovely, long-standing clients, who live in Parkhurst had a blank space in her lounge above her TV. She loves to travel and to take...
Muhammad Ali – The Greatest
Throughout Muhammad Ali’s 21-year career, he won 56 of his 61 fights, travelled across 12 countries and 4 continents and won 3 heavyweight titles....