When I packed for Europe I decided to leave all my film cameras behind. I went all digital for this trip. Only the iphone (serving the purpose of a polaroid and small point and shoot) and then the big SLR’s. The first day our friends Julia and Nik showed us around Munich and I snapped a few photos with my iphone. I love the instant editing on the iphone!! :) My favourite iphone app is CrossProcess! If you own a iphone, you have to get it!
The past few weeks were crazy. Actually, crazy is an understatement! Seriously so much happened, I thought I wasn’t going to make it. My mind was constantly thinking of so many things, things that had to be done, things that I had to remember, things I had to pack, things I had to organize, I ended up having lists of list. And I wanted to blog about everything, but there was just no time.
Finally here I am. Sitting in Carmen & Ingo’s apartment in München, writing a blog post. I feel like I’m in a movie with a European backdrop. Tying away with a view of all the apartments around us. It’s actually surreal!
After Louise and Leverne’s wedding (coming soon!), Iaan and I had a glorious two weeks on a road trip through Namibia. Neither of us had been there before, but have always wanted to see the amazing landscapes people told us about.
We drove a few hundred, if not thousand kilometers in those two weeks, but it was worth every kilometer. The skyline, landscapes and sunsets were amazing. We saw so many animals and really up close!! Africa is just a magical place! And my heart will always be in Africa.
I believe we all know the quote: “No matter where life takes you, never forget where you came from.”
This is one thing that has stuck by me since I started my business. It’s so easy to forget the day of small beginnings, but I hope I never ever forget where I came from. I love looking back. Looking at my first logo, my first business card, my non-existing blog and website :) and then I smile, because most of us start somewhere around there.
I love change, new things and taking risks. But when I say I love risks, I mean business risks, new ideas and just jumping in to see if it works. Not jumping off a bridge or racing down a mountain with a bike, no that is iaan! not me :)
Today I don’t feel like using words, only pictures… enjoy.
Love from Stockholm.
For the past few days I’ve been in London. Lodon has a great vibe and seeing that it’s summer here, people are out on the streets. The pubs are full, all the little restaurants have tables outside and people are enjoying the sun. I on the other hand still have my jersey with me, because in my opinion this is not real summer :) But it’s still fun to be outside.
I’m not sure if the word “wash” was suppose to look like that or whether the artist just didn’t get to finishing it, but what I do know is that they got to finish the AYOBA part and that’s what this post is all about. AYOBA..now I know everyone in South Africa has heard the word. Have come to know the meaning and for some of us, it has become a part of our vocab. (Just to help those of you who don’t know how to pronounce it…it’s something like “A-YOOOO-BA! A nice long YOOO and you have to say it with attitude!)
Design plays a massive role in the way I look at things. If something is well designed, functional, yet beautiful I just can’t help myself but smile. Design is such a big part in my mind. I just can’t help it. Design makes me excited. Design inspires me. Design makes me think and design makes me super happy! I love clean lines, minimalistic design & natural colours. So when we had the opportunity to stay in the Louis Hotel while in Munich, Germany we both smiled!
Yesterday afternoon a few of us joined a enthusiastic crowd at the Amazink Eatery in Kayamandi, a local township in Stellenbosch. The vibe was totally awesome and I couldn’t help but take some photos. The colours and the excitedment was very vibrant. Amazink is a new restaurant that opend up in Kayamandi and a MUST visit when you’re in the Stellenbosch area. They serve local food, like barbeque (Braai) chicken, pap, wors and some yummy veggies. Well done to Jan and the team from Fanakalo for the stunning interior and design! I love love love it!!
Even though Bafana didn’t make it through to the second round, I think they still did south Africa proud!
