Visit of the Month - The Cooks Room "memory lane"

I was in Cape Town two weeks ago and discovered so many places.  The best vintage discovery was situated in Kalk Bay namely The Cooks Room "Memory Lane".  I wanted to buy most of the things I layed my eyes on! Unfortunately my budget didn't allow it!

This nostalgic and romantic vintage shop offers a variety of things! The name is combined in this way The Cooks room present all theVintage Kitchenalia.  "Memory Lane"  is all about Antiques and Collectables, whimsical & quirky things.  You just have to visit this place when you're in Cape Town!

70 Melville House Off Main Rd Kalk Bay, 7975 Cape Town, South Africa
You can phone the owner, Cheryl Bradbury, at 0217886348

The story will be updated! You can like The Cooks Room " Memory lane" on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Memory-Lane-The-Cooks-Room-Shabby-Shack/190438661025297

Inspiration Friday(photography) - Jacques Weyers

Famous South African Photographer!! Nostalgic photography!  For more visit  http://www.jacquesweyers.com/

DIY DAY - Upcycling old fabrics

If you love fabric and want to get in touch with your creative side, here is a few quick & complicated things to make! Depending if you are up for a challenge or not!

I believe somewhere every lady has unused fabric - it can be left over fabric parts(sewing), old cloting piece you are not wearing or stained a one, maybe a table cloth, curtains or old unused cusions.  And if you don't have it t's what friends are for, or buy second hand clothing or fabric! If you approach one of this ideas yourself you will be complimented or liked by others! Future thought - maybe start your own small business! Great ideas for gifts!

Fabric stationary holders

Variety of fabrics

  



Wall decorations





Fabric armband with a bling detail





Fabric Bunting Banner



Flower broach 

Upcycled skirt



Adding detail to a shoe



                                       
                                               Lamp shade  fabric strips

Platted headband or armbands

 





Cute fabric broach or hear accessory

Bow Peep Accessories - love at first sight

The first time I laid eyes on Bow Peep was at the Toffie Pop Conference 2012.  Hand made vintage accessories with such a feminine and soft appearance, stole my heart the first day of the conference already! I love floral material and of course had to purchase a floral ring!

Leila Badsha started Bow Peep about a year ago because she have always loved making accessories and  decided to turn her hobby into a full time job. She also loves fabric and decided that she would use fabric as the basis for most of her products. Her products are all hand made but still affordable. She gets her inspiration from the different fabrics she use, when ever she get new fabrics it always inspires her to come up with new products.  It is important for Leila to always try and keep coming up with new things, it keeps her inspired and it ensures that her brand keeps evolving.

Bow Peep accessories can be bought at the City Bowl Fashion Market (which is usually at the end of the month but check her facebook page for the dates). You can buy products from her online store or from the various shops which stock her products.

                                 Top right - Bow Peep display at Toffie

                                  Bow Peep display at Toffie - Ties and stationary

                         




Earings


















Alice Band                                                                                                             Hair clips

Stationary - Note Pad                                                                               Paper clips

                        Necklace and broach




Online shop and all the details are on http://www.bow-peep.co.za/

Inspiration Friday(design) - Louis Minnaar

South African Graphic Designer, Louis Minnaar is truly inspirational when it gets to Retro Design! He studied at Open Window and is becoming a national and international award winning artist.  His work is everywhere, I'm sure some of his design you must have seen before.  His style in design and illustration is never the same but in a way wear his trademark.  Louis is a creative visual designer in the fields of graphic design, animation, film  and illustration. For more inspiration visit Louis Minnaars' work at  www.louisminnaar.com

 BOOM.FM t-shirt design

VCK CD cover design

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