30 August 2013

Cape Town Adventures

As I type this sunny post, me and baby Lula are cosying up on the sofa under a multitude of blankets trying to stay warm while the heavens rain down on Hout Bay below us. It is after all still Winter here so I'm not complaining,especially as the odd sunny day remind me that spring is just around the corner. We spent this warm bank holiday weekend a few weeks back exploring Hout Bay craft market which was a wonderful introduction to the local talents. After picking up a few trinkets for friends and family we filled our basket with yummy delights from the food stalls ready for a picnic up on Chapman's Peak. The view of Hout Bay from up there is just breath taking, making me feel fortunate once again to be living in such a glorious place.

After the cakes and wraps had all been devoured, we dusted off the crumbs and jumped back in the car on a quest to find this Kalk Bay we had heard so much about. We had been promised a sleepy lil fishing village with cute boutiques and a tiny market. I think we can safely say we found just that! Would definitely like to head down there again at some point, perhaps on the train next time which runs from Cape Town along the beautiful coastline.

Photography by Nadinoo

Almost neglected to mention that I was skipping around in a shiny new dress from the Play by Numbers collection. There really will be a launch soon, I promise!

days of late

Like most bloggers I take far too many photos of random stuff in my day to day, but sadly they end up tucked away in my iPhoto library never to be seen again. So I thought it might be nice to share a selection each month or week (depending on how eventful) for you to get a tiny window into my world. I can't promise anything too thrilling, especially as I'm finding my feet as a mother but perhaps my mundane will be interesting to some of you..

Photography by Nadinoo

Playing catch up

Thought it was about time I got the Nadinoo show back on the road after a much longer than anticipated maternity leave. Those of you who have found me on instagram will already be familiar with my delicious little Lula. She was born on a sunny afternoon in January here in Cape Town and boy have our lives changed since then.

A couple of hours before my little girl came into the world (January 25th 2013)

A very proud dad enjoying his little lady a few hours later.

Those first days where just beautiful, everything felt brand new!

My little rabbit only a day old.

I just couldn't take my eyes off her, all my dreams had come true.

The past six months have been emotional with our little one needing surgery and plenty of follow up treatment to ensure she gains the best sight possible. But despite all this my experience of motherhood thus far has been wonderful, she is coming along famously with the biggest smile that lights up my whole world.

Sun setting over Cape Town on a magical day.

I'm slowly finding my feet and now back working a couple of days a week getting things organised for the launch of our latest collection. Please bare with me as I update the website and give things a good ol tidy. In the mean time I've unpacked a few remaining pieces from the Sounds of the Woods collection that are back in the shop. They are all discounted by 25% and handmade ready to post from our new location here in Cape Town, South Africa (Please note I will be posting only on Saturdays for now). There are a few more styles I hope to add once I've got the sewing machines up and running, it will be nice to get sewing again after the longest break I've had since the beginning.

Cape Town Adventures

We are slowly settling to our new life here in Cape Town, helped greatly by the ever shining sun and breathtaking mountain and sea views that follow you around the city. One place we discovered recently that made us feel very at home was the Neighbourgoods Market at the Biscuit Mill. With stylish colourful goods stacked neatly and a huge artisan food hall crammed with everything yummy your heart may desire. I'm certain we will be back each Saturday to fill our boots.