I can’t believe it’s over, I had been looking forward to this wedding for months. I have just been in Johannesburg for a few days for my brother in-laws wedding, hence the lack of blogging. The reception was a total surprise and we only found out after the service. I think everyone there can vouch it was just the most perfect evening!

As you can see it was on a roof top in the middle of the city. The view was incredible. Flower girls (these two my nieces) wore bright pink dresses from The Gap. Kerryn, one of the most talented brides ever, added the chocolate Polka dot ribbon.

Not only did kerryn have a hand in the flower girls dresses, but she made all the serviettes AND her and her brides maids dresses. Her dress was simply beautiful!

The kids were treated to some party packs.

And Happy Ever After!!

I was hoping to share this with you before it opened, but i was heading to Joburg for a mini break, attending a family wedding which I will share with you later. But here it is, if you haven’t been already, here is the Poetry press release on the new Poetry Store just opened in Cavendish square.

“In yet another first for Cape Union Mart, the family-owned business with a reputation for value and quality (who also launched the popular Old Khaki stores and a new kiddies range called K-Way Kids), this month sees the company opening its first unique women’s lifestyle stores called Poetry.

The first of many to follow, the first Poetry stores open at the Cavendish Square Shopping Centre (Cape Town) and the Garden Route Mall (George) in early December 2008, with more to follow nationwide during 2009.

Highlights for consumers at the Poetry stores will include the unique and eclectic mix of everything from cashmere jerseys and dresses to handmade soaps, biscuits and cushion covers. The stores carry a range of jewellery, exclusive body products, once-off home ware items (photo frames, glasses, napkins, door knobs from India and more), as well as Wonki Ware from George.

“In the past, Cape Union Mart was known predominantly as a men’s store,” comments Cape Union Mart Marketing Manager Evan Torrance. “It was only in recent years that we started to actively target women shoppers with clothing and merchandise designed specifically to meet their needs. We soon realised that there were surprisingly few destination stores for women that stock exclusive and unique items that offer unique, value-for-money products. Radical growth in our women’s areas was apparent from the word go and our research confirmed that a real opportunity existed for us to target a specific segment of women who are well-read and well-travelled.”

Launching the stand-alone Poetry stores was a natural progression for the group, according to Torrance. “Despite the many large retailers offering merchandise for women, few offer unique merchandise. That’s where Poetry has a distinct advantage by not offering garments that are mass produced. Poetry has a refined exclusivity to it, which makes it very appealing. Poetry will offer small, limited runs of a particular product that often can’t and won’t be repeated.”

Martine Vogelman, the fourth generation to join the Krawitz family-owned business, says that Poetry was founded by a small group of people who share a real love for making things that inspire the imagination. “We carefully source, design and select products from across the world with an eye for the smallest details, a passion for old-world craftsmanship and a desire to see shopping elevated to an activity where customers don’t just find novelties, but rather experience a journey of personal discovery.”

She says that when shopping at Poetry, one will be as likely to find an Indian hand-beaded picture frame as a hand-painted floral sconce based on a 1940’s Italian original. “Everything will seem familiar, but you won’t be able to place anything either. Shoppers will experience a feeling of comfort combined with an overwhelming sense of excitement. Everything is old, but everything is new. That is the world of Poetry,” she concluded.”

For more information, visit www.poetrycollection.co.za.

Crabtree & Evelyn – Canal Walk

Shop 255a [Ground Floor] Canal Walk, Cape Town.

Tel: 021 555 1595

Email: canalwalk@crabtree-evelyn.co.za

Crabtree & Evelyn – Menlyn Park

Shop G120 Menlyn Park, Pretoria.

Tel: 012 368 1423

Email: menlyn@crabtree-evelyn.co.za

There is nothing like the smell of Christmas! Try Crabtree and Evelyns Limited Edition Christmas Ranges.

“This Christmas at Crabtree & Evelyn is all about generosity in both spirit and style; personal care that’s fun and spirited, and home fragrance that always enhances the warmth and joy of the season. This holiday season Crabtree & Evelyn launches three limited edition seasonal personal care collections and two seasonal home fragrances.”

• Seasonal Personal Care and Home Fragrance will be instore from November 2008.

So I was telling you about the “Afropolitan” themed wedding I am going to. Here’s a sneak peak at the invites. We got these sweet little boxes with business card sized cards inside with all the details.

Clever chickens! ( I have a feeling I’ll be seeing this fella there)

This bride got it so right! I just love her dress, shoes and simply gorgeous vintage ring. See more pics here.

White lounge, Style-Files; dress, Makool loves you; Victoria Ghost Chair, Conran; Clock, Elle Decor; ring, Ida Elsje

My next client I am shooting for often has me sourcing chairs like this. I loved this photo off Snippet and Ink. Kathryn has put together lots of stunning new mood boards and has posted so many beautiful images. So worth a visit!

Well it’s turned out to be an exciting Friday afternoon, or a successful one at that. My husband passed his Google exam, has his mix on Vinyl Frontier 5FM tonight, I am possibly doing my second event, a new venture of late , lots more projects before year end and I have the Cavendish Gift Guide in my hands!

I am getting a body butter to sample soon. I will let you know what it’s like!

YAY! The Cavendish Gift Guide came from printers today. I will post finals this w.e.!

25 days till I have a new sister inlaw! Can’t wait! Loved this wedding moodboard from Snippet and Ink.I promise I am not being biased due to the Kim Gray pic on the bottom row. It really is lovely! I am wearing the black version to the wedding