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Isabelina Decor Trends Autumn Winter 2016

Isabelina has always been one of my go-to, decor and gift stores! I was delighted when I was invited for an exclusive viewing, of the Isabelina Decor Trends, for Autumn and Winter 2016!

Isabelina, meaning “Queen of all butterflies”, epitomizes beauty, luxury, refinement, quality and exclusivity. Our bespoke collections of luxurious décor, furniture, and unique lighting offer a sophisticated style to the discerning interior design aficionado.

Isabelina Decor Trends Autumn Winter 2016

I love getting the inside scoop on decor and design trends and was particularly excited to find out what Isabelina had in store for Autumn/Winter 2016. What is the collection about, you ask? As co-founder Judith Matthews explained, AW 2016 at Isabelina is all about colour and adding dashes of autumn shades to your living spaces. Think Autumn leaves – golds, burnt oranges and naturally touches of green.

The Isabelina Decor Collection includes stunning hand painted vases, in flashes of autumn colours and a range of burnished metal and rose copper tables.

As far a design goes, shape and form are of great importance this season. Metals also play a big role, especially in larger furniture pieces. Gorgeous bevelled mirrors, are the perfect way to add a touch of glamour to any space!

Something I found most intriguing, was that all of the beautiful flowers on display, were in fact not real. They were the most stunningly crafted silk flowers. I feel that it is essential to have a “natural” design or decor element in your space and these blooms are the perfect solution!

Colour Trends 2016

We were also treated to insights from Claire Bond, the Brand Ambassador for Plascon Paint. Claire shared her knowledge of colour therapy, as well as her take on the current colour trends. She touched on the current Pantone Colour of the Year, which is Rose Quartz and Serenity. A rather dreamy and romantic palette.

Another colour trend for 2016, which Claire mentioned, is the Plascon Heirloom Palette. This palette is quite dramatically different, in relation to the Pantone Colours.

The Heirloom Palette looks to that past for indulgent luxury. Rich colour and texture inspires a new classicism in design, with a sensual palette of neutrals and moody tones.

Design expressions in the Heirloom Palette include colour treatments, which mirror Old Master paintings. There is a careful balance of light and dark tones, and artful decay in textures.

Share Your Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed these Decor and Colour Trends for AW 2016 and I hope they give you some ideas and inspiration for your own interior spaces. Please share the post if you liked it and leave a comment below!

Location and Contact Details:

To find an Isabelina store near you, please check the Store Locator on the Isabelina Website. Judith Matthews – [email protected] or Tel: +27 82 4141 941, Francis Matthews – [email protected] or Tel: +27 82 460 8843, Jenna Marrian – [email protected] or Tel: +27 72 902 1853.

Wine, Wine Farms, Wine News

New Babylonstoren Tasting Room

Babylonstoren is one of those places, once you have been, you will want to go back – again and again! My most recent visit to the farm was for the unveiling of the stunning New Babylonstoren Tasting Room! [Read more…]

Desserts, Food, Out & About

Crumbs and Cream ~ Out & About

Crumbs and Cream is a new sensation to have hit the streets of Cape Town this summer! I was fortunate enough to visit this quirky ice cream truck at the Watershed Market, at the V&A Waterfront. What a treat! Choose two freshly baked cookies from a selection of delicious flavours. Pick a scoop of delectable Italian ice-cream – et voila you are in ice cream heaven!

Crumbs and Cream Cape Town

Sisters, Shahar and Or Peled, always dreamed of a home full of ice cream and cookies, so they combined the two to make a delicious ice cream sandwich. After trying out many different cookie and ice cream recipes to find the very best, Crumbs & Cream was born!

All the Crumbs & Cream cookies are baked daily, so they are always fresh and warm! Crumbs & Cream have different cookie flavours, which include: candy crush, butter, choc chips, peanut butter, brownies, Oreo and more…

They also have different flavours of ice cream, including: Chocolate, Mint Choc Chip, Caramel fudge, Rum&Raisin. As well as Ice Cream you will find Sorbet, which is vegan and fat FREE. Flavours can include:
Wildberry, grandilla-mango, strawberry, lemon, tropical mango, blueberry…

The Crumbs and Cream menu is whatever you make it. Pick your cookies – I chose 2 different flavours, Brownies and Oreo and decided on a Vanilla Ice Cream centre. You can also add some yummy toppings! The choice is yours!

If you simply cannot make up your mind, then the super friendly staff are more than happy to offer some guidance! They also offer delectable specials, in house creations and limited edition products.

Not only are the ice cream sandwiches to die for but their ice coffee is amazing! But don’t only take my word for it, pop along and have your own Crumbs and Cream experience!

Ice Cream sandwiches sell for R35 each. You can also buy the ice cream and cookies separately, which could be a fun desert option if you are entertaining friends.

The truck does move around so it is best to follow their Facebook page for the exact location each day!

Image Source: Collage – ©Inspired Living, Cookies and ice-cream ~ Crumbs & Cream

Competitions, Out & About, Wine, Wine Farms

Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival

Summer time, delicious pizza and great wine – the perfect combination for a good time in the winelands. If this sounds good to you then Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival is a must-add to your calendar! You will be able to enjoy a selection of superb wines, paired with mouth-watering pizzas and live music.

Where & When

A first of its kind in the Stellenbosch winelands, the festival will take place on the picturesque Welmoed Farm, home of Stellenbosch Vineyards. The Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival, will take place on the 12th and 13 March. It promises to be fun-filled experience, with activities for the kids, a variety of pizzas and as I mentioned great local wine!

Gourmet to traditional, vegetarian to Banting and Flamenkuchen to Calzones – the unlimited choice of pizzas is the perfect culinary match to some of the Stellenbosch Vineyards wines on offer! Explore, taste and savour wines in the Stellenbosch Vineyards signature range. You will find the hand-crafted Welmoed heritage selection, the innovative Infusions range of wine-based refreshments, to name but a few. All enjoyed while relaxing on the lawn under the trees or in the stylish tasting room.

And wait there’s more! Take a break from the pizza and wine, and indulge in the oyster and bubbly bar, set under the thatched area in the middle of the Welmoed pond. Live entertainment completes what promises to be an unforgettable experience, and a must on your social calendar for 2016!

Tickets:

Tickets cost R120 per person, which includes entry, a tasting glass, tasting coupons and the live entertainment. Additional coupons can be purchased on the day. Book directly via Web Tickets.

Win Tickets & a Wine Hamper

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Design & Decor, Kitchen Inspiration, Trends

Grey and White Kitchen Decor Inspiration

If I am not behind my desk, then you will probably find me in the kitchen! It is important to me that a kitchen is functional, as well as being an inspirational space! As you know, we moved house just over a year ago, and although the kitchen is functional, it could differently do with a bit of a facelift! I am always scouring home decor mags and the web to find Decor Inspiration for my space. I usually find lots of inspiration and ideas for my home on Houzz.com.

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