My table garden ♥

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So those of you who frequent my Facebook page might know that I have a beagle puppy !
She's 8 months old now but as naughty as ever...

I USED to have a rather nice garden and then one day I noticed there were no plants in it anymore !

I have always wanted to have some flowers & try my hand at "gardening" - but with the fluffy daughter having bottany as her hobby I didnt think it would ever happen, I thought about a table garden & when I found this table sitting in the rain outside a vintage shop I fell in love & knew exactly what to do with it !

The owner of the table reluctanctly sold it to me & I went off to an "old stuff" shop to purchase a crate & an old bucket...

I bought my pots from BenBels,  & painted them myseld, the handmade ceramic pot from a shop in Hermanus & the mug is from Vanilla Concrete..

All of my plants are from Benbels to ... I was so pleased to find they also sell SpekBoom - 
(Spekboom has enormous carbon-storing capabilities. Its capacity to offset harmful carbon emissions is compared to that of moist, subtropical forest. This remarkable plant is unique in that it stores solar energy to photosynthesise at night. This makes spekboom thicket 10 times more effective per hectare at carbon fixing than any tropical rain forest. Each hectare of spekboom could capture 4,2 tons of carbon yearly. : http://www.spekboomfoundation.co.za/ )

So.. if you have dogs who have a fetish for flowers, ... dead soil/ sand in your garden.. or if perhaps space is an issue for you... why not try out a garden table, or even a garden shelf ! ?

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Rusted cans with succulents from My Little Garden in Somerset West ( Old Sir Lowry's pass road)

Old Bucket & mustard crate bought from Junk On the Bay - Gordan's Bay

Just a quick blog post before starting todays grind at the jewellery bench :)


Hope everyone is "getting there" this week - holidays are just around the corner, family good food and laughter is on the way.


How to be a lady ...



exploring Cape Town...

So this weekend my fiance, & my cousin & I decided we were going to explore Cape Town a bit, we started off on Long Street, ... and we popped into the Grand Daddy Hotel (38 Long Street),.. we took their beautiful antique lift to the top of the building (the roof) to check out the roof top trailer park.. so cool! Would love to spend a night under the stars there..

We had a drink at the restaurant, we sat out on the side walk & enjoyed the Cape Town vibes !

The staff were so friendly & encouraged us to walk around & check out the hotel. Fantastic!

 http://www.granddaddy.co.za/

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The winner of the sterling silver organic stud earrings, and sterling silver ring is :

Cara -- please email me your postal address.

 

 -- As selected by random.org,  (entrants from the  thula Facebook page, and thula blog.)

Thank-you so much for entering, if you'd like to receive the hellothula monthly newsletter... which includes recipes / giveaways /  handmade finds / decor ideas / & all sorts of other stuff !  -- email : hellothula@gmail.com with JOIN as the subject.

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If you were not one of the 18 entries on the Facebook Page (which has now closed) -- have no fear, you can still enter here :

All you need to do to enter is comment on this post below - & let me know what your FAV  piece of thula jewellery is,  ...

Then - click on LIKE ---share with facebook --♥

Good luck everybody -- winner will be announced Monday 8 October on the thula blog, aswell as on the thula Facebook page.

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Accent wall love ♥

I've been wanting to paint an accent wall in my bedroom for some time now, I cant decide on a colour.

.... the accent wall in my workshop is dark purple but I'd prefer something a little understated for the bedroom.

Here are some lovely colour ideas I found for inspiration :

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Im sure this has been around before, but I just live this... and find it to be so very true...

I especially like the "how ex South Africans in Australia think we live."

Share this post on facebook if you think this is hilarious !

It's.... Friday tomorrow.... almost there !

inspiring pictures... ♥

image creditts

1. http://lifedesignedbyimagination.tumblr.com/post/12569597528

2.  http://mariels09.tumblr.com/post/8287721398/mayre97-que-chulo-3 

3. http://strawberryposh.com/

4.  http://ffffound.com/image/f5ca83d0bec90489ad6d33c874271c63451edc0b 

5. http://kimkiins.tumblr.com/page/2

6.  http://www.tumblr.com/likes 

7. http://ilivelaughloveea.tumblr.com

8.  http://fuckyeahbokeh.tumblr.com/page/5 

9. http://fearlessandfreetodream.tumblr.com/page/7

I have a thing for mugs (how appropriate after my tea post ;)

If I see a nice looking mug or tea cup, I must have it!

Here are some great finds....

1. Tamarillo ceramics 

2. Poetry

3. Skinnylaminx

4. Love milo design

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I look no further than woolworths when buying my tea, big variety & great flavours.♥

♥ healthy.. and delicious !

inspiring pictures ♥

image credits♥

1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/picsbyallygator/6101131254/

2. http://soaking-through.tumblr.com/

3.  http://data.whicdn.com/images/30082574/tumblr_lyz0isGppj1qkou6ro1_5... 

4. http://fouettefantasia.tumblr.com/

5.  http://weheartit.com/entry/19647272

6.  http://lovepeaceandall.tumblr.com/

7.  http://dreamspirationxoxo.tumblr.com/post/4964378521 

8.  http://shopaholic-drugs.tumblr.com/post/18964344006

9. http://weheartit.com/entry/19366817

Cotton On.. new clothing store in South Africa.

I recently discovered the fabulous Cotton On store's in Somerset Mall & at Canal Walk in the Western Cape.

I love the dresses, blazers & particularily their range of good quality stockings in a range of gorgeous colours.

♥ just lovely....

Have a great week everybody.... & try to do something small for someone else this week. ♥

Kitty Shelter

 Make a donation today via EFT to the Kitty Shelter.

They do good work, and need help.

"Due to continued Financial Constraints our Shelter faces Closure.

We are inundated with Cats and un-homeable Kittens and we simply cannot afford to look after them in the same way we have for the last 12 years.

We have never faced such a daunting situation, as we are a, No Kill Shelter, we don’t believe in putting a healthy animal down. "

We are appealing to the Public, Friends and every Animal Lover out there, to please help in any way possible:

Food, Blankets or Funds.

Our Address: 45 Newport Rd, Parkwood.

TEL: 011 447 5275 OR 082 550 5961.

Banking Details:
Kitty Shelter
First National Bank
Melrose Arch
Branch code: 254405
Account Number: 62068805418

Thanking you kindly,

Merien and The Kitty Shelter Team 

http://www.kittyshelter.co.za

Earrings promotion...

Buy any 2 sets of these earrings for R250 incl. Postage with tracking ♥

email : hellothula@gmail.com to order.

Ends FRIDAY  11 May

I have added some new items to my website....

Handmade sterling silver bangles - 3 size options to choose from.

New bangles  ♥

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must have winter boots ♥

1. Desert ankle boots  @ 36Boutqiues here

2. Lace up ankle boots @ Woolworths here

3. Pippa boots @ Woolworths here

4. Halley Boots @ ZOOM here

5. Leather designer ankle boots @ DSO here

My personal favorites are flat lace up ankle boots ♥ - have my eye on a few pairs at Woolies.

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Some ideas for that special South African Mother's day gift...

Why not support an independent South African business this Mother's Day.........

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1. shop missibaba here

2. shop skinny laminx here

3. shop tamarillo ceramics here

4. shop 36 boutiques here

5. shop body thrills here

6. shop the wren here