A Beautiful Lodge in South Africa’s Winelands – Delaire Graff Estate
Nov15
En route from Cape Town to the Cape Winelands, we stopped for lunch at a magnificent wine farm called the Delaire Graff Estate (owner Laurence Graff, Chairman and found of Graff Diamonds International of London). While the wine farm has been operating for quite some time, the lodge just opened several months ago. The whole…Read More
A Tall Tale
Nov12
On safari in South Africa, I loved seeing all of the giraffes. Tall and elegant, they can sometimes be difficult to spot as they are quite camoflaged among the trees. Fortunately, I had many opportunities to see them up close and got some great photos. Inspired as I was by the beauty of these magnificent…Read More
Seeing Spots – in the stores and on safari
Nov10
You can’t walk into a store this fall without seeing spots. Leopard prints are everywhere! Fashion has embraced the chic print that has been a long time staple in the interior design world. Have you bought something to wear this fall with some leopard print? (I’ve got my eye on these Christian Louboutin shoes…!) Of…Read More
The Boulders Lodge at Singita, South Africa
Nov7
Singita (“place of miracle”) was a wonderful setting for our South African safari. The Boulders Lodge overlooks the Sand River, where wildlife gathers. The lodge and each of the suites are thatched roof structures and are filled with contemporary furnishings, natural materials, neutral colors and textured fabrics. Here are some photos of the interior of…Read More
On the Wild Side
Nov4
The first stop on my South African journey was to Sabi Sand and the wonderful Boulders Lodge at Singita, a magnificent game reserve in the middle of the bush. The safari was truly the highlight of the trip – it was an experience like none other and most definitely an experience of a lifetime. I…Read More
South African Souvenirs – Decorated Ostrich Eggs
Nov2
My trip to South Africa was an experience of a lifetime. I found it enriching on both personal and professional levels. The country itself has incredible beauty which was so inspiring. There is also a deep tradition of South African decorative arts that I thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed. Needless to say, I did a bit…Read More
