Inyathelo event, The Green House

The Inyathelo event was held at the Day Light Studio in New Church Street, Cape Town. This is my favourite space; it is light, open, peaceful and white, white & white!

This space is so incredible with an view over Cape Town and an amazing portrait in the background, Table Mountain. This space does not need a lot to make it incredible, which makes it perfect for a daytime event. I decided on “The Green House” theme for this event to compliment the peaceful space.

I used glassware in all shapes and sizes on these incredible white tables. Placing leaves and plants in them and exposing their roots. Perspex clear Ghost Chair as main seating, because it almost feels like there is no chairs in the space and because they are just so beautiful. 

I played with height, by sourcing tables at different heights, to give the space a more informal atmosphere. We had Banquet tables, bar tables and low, almost coffee tables. Mixing ghost chairs, Yorkshire chairs, dumpling chairs and white Ottomans.

My favourite thing for 2012/2013 is the String Gardens, they are just amazing!!! So these string gardens where my final touch to the space to make it feel like a green house. You can buy them from Opus in Cape Town.

I also had the company logo painted on the stage just to bring in that personal touch and a splash of colour.

Ceramic heart plate design by Elsje Burger

kamers vol geskenke, Bloemfontein

Kamers vol Geskenke, Bloemfotein

So we made it to Bloemfontein and back! I missed Cape Town this week, but I should give Bloemfontein credit for their warmth & welcoming attitude. People were interactive, friendly and supportive. At Bloemfontein, Cara and I decided to make rosette for our shop and I must say our guests enjoyed the paper deco. Some of our products did well, while others still needs to grow on Bloemfontein. Looking forward to doing business in Bloemfontein again and selling products to shops in the area! Now it is time to get ready and prepare ourselves for Kamers Cape Town.

Enamel paint dipped wooden spoons

One of my latest styling jobs, creating gigantic flowers in different styles, sizes and colours. Mixing it with garlands and Chinese lanterns to match. I was very pleased with the results!

Next week Cara will start a week long pop-up restaurant inspired by Epping market with Hannerie Visser. So this week I helped Cara style the space for their dinner celebration! Cara declared her love for the Epping Market before but this time she can act on that love and you can join her and experience a bit of Epping Market, without having to wake up at 4am. Please join them for a unusual evening filled with creative quirks and great food. 

Bookings can be made: hannerie@thepresident.co.za

Milla's Batmitzvah

 

This was the delightful celebration of a young girl turning 13 years old. The theme for the event was Rock Chic with a palette of cerise, soft pink and punk black with a touch of sparkle. We transformed the family home into a party venue with hot pink tent as focal point, shabby chic comfy lounge spaces, piñatas filled with sweets and gifts for the girls, pompoms, origami chandelier, butterflies and pink orchids. I decided to give this girl a wishing balloon tree (3m high) that was displayed in the garden. She wrote her wishes onto her wishing notes, attached them to the balloons and let them disappear into the sky! The dessert table, which was to die for, was styled as a tiered skirt, with customised sweets, designer cake pops and pink lemonade by Cara.