bathroom buy

I want to buy a few of the towels (they were traditionally used at Turkish baths) from Woolies for our new flat. So much prettier than the normal ol' ones. They come in a variety of colours - think I will get blue and yellow ones.

Image: Woolworths

treat

I have a busy work period coming up ... but at least that means more money in the bank. I am planning on saving most of it, but a girl can spoil herself a bit, right?

I saw these replica Pablo side tables at @home over the weekend and have fallen in love. The tray tops are removable, so one can change them around.

Image: MAIYA

once upon a time

I bought this Kenneth Whitley print at Ikhaya's stand at the I Heart Market over the weekend. R120. And it was framed! Always a bonus, especially considering the fact that I have several beautiful prints waiting impatiently to go to the framer...

mexican magnets

I ordered two of these cute and colourful Dia de los Muertos magnets from local crafters Hey Cherry today. R30 each, if you want to know. Can't wait to see them grinning at me from my fridge!

Image: Hey Cherry

yah or nay?

Ok, I'm still feeling like an elephant sat on me, but I promised to get back to blogging today, so here I am.

I saw this retro extendable table on Gumtree over the weekend. Yes, it's not in the best condition. It needs to be sanded and stuff. But, it's R450, which I don't think is a bad price. And we'll have space for a dining table in the new flat. What do you think? I do love the legs...

wow widlake

I bought this dish cloth from Ikhaya a while ago. But I covet all of Mia Widlake's creations. I regret not buying the anchor one from O.live when I was in Cape Town...

Images: Number 19

wanted everything, bought 5

Here are the pretties I bought at Vamp while in Cape Town.

Images: Moi

dream summer shoes

When I was in Cape Town I saw these Melissa (Brazilian brand that makes vegan-friendly plastic shoes) shoes at Imagenius in Long Street. You may have seen the infamous ones that Vivienne Westwood designs for Melissa, but these were designed by Isabela Capeto. I like. I want.

 Images: Melissa

back

So I flew back home yesterday morning. Was sad to leave Cape Town, but since I am the ultimate homebody , it is always nice to be back in my own little space, surrounded by my own things.

I bought all kinds of pretty things, which I will photograph and post here later the week, but for now, take a look at these adorable matryoshka measuring cups a friend got me from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Thanks Willemien!

 Image: Fred

bargain vs bling

I bought the cutest retro orange and white striped hanging glass lamp from O.live yesterday. It was on sale for R50. This beautiful light below is a bit more expensive - $120.

Image: Design House Stockholm

tv, tv on the wall

Sigh...I've been seeing waaaaaaay too many awesome things in Cape Town. I seriously could spend thousands here every day. It's very dangerous. Unfortunately...or fortunately, I don't have much money to spend, it being the week before I get paid and all.

I didn't actually see this mirror, but I do like it too. Would look rad above my retro couch...

Image: Bam! Boom!

1 of each

I will be in Cape Town with my parents later this month and one of the places I can't wait to visit is Vamp. It's a bit of of the way for me, but I've promised myself that I will get there this time. Just look at some of the awesome things they sell.

Images: Vamp

retro desk search

I am dragging the husband to all the second-hand shops in Durban to look for a retro desk tomorrow. I almost, almost got this one from Mint yesterday, but some sneaky man paid for it without even asking if he could have it. Grrrr. I was so not happy.

Image: Mint

letter to australia

Dear Country Road

Thank you for putting up your new Spring 2011 collection. You sure know how to make a girl's day. I want the contrast sweat dress, the one shoulder dress, and the maxi skirt. I look forward to mid-August when the range will be in the shops.

Kind regards
Pampoenspook
xx

Images: Country Road

super swap

I'm going to this on Saturday. Who's joining me? New old clothes, high tea, and the proceeds go to a NGO? All sounds good to me!

buy this. you might look as cool as me.

Me thinks J.Crew should use this model to model all their clothes. Want everything they put her in.

Images: J.Crew

too much coveting aint good for a girl

These are nice things. I like them, but I don't have to have them. I'm cool like that.

Magazine rack

Draper media console

Bye bye birdy pendant

Images: Scandinavian Design Centre, Urban Outfitters, Koskela

bargain

I bought two wall plates like the ones below at an antique fair in a mall over the weekend. R50 each! I've seen ones on the Internet that sell for up to $100 each!

Bjorn Wiinblad designed this series for the Danish ceramics company Nymolle circa the 1970s. Featuring whimsical illustrations, the series depicts the twelve months of the year and tells the story of a young couple meeting, falling in love, courting, marrying, and the birth of their child. I have January and December.

i'm in trouble

Oh no. There's now a Country Road/Trenery online shop on Woolies' website. Not good. My wallet has gone into hiding... But it doesn't hurt to just take a look, right?

cute 'n cool

I bought Wirebloom and Key Pete last week. Love how they are both functional and funky.

Images: Monkey Business