The Deep Love of Wildlife and the Painted Wolf

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The Painted Wolf Wines is a company run by a pack of like-minded enthusiastic people who believe in good wine, creative ways of approaching business and conservation of our most endangered wildlife.

Jeremy and Emma Borg, the founders of Painted Wolf Wines, met at Lloyd’s Camp in Botswana. In December 1995, they got married under an acacia tree in Savuti. Shortly after, they moved to Paarl, South Africa, taking with them a deep love of wildlife and the bush. They were determined to find a way to weave a commitment to conservation into their futures.

Jeremy and Emma on their wedding day in the bush

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How to transition from a nursery to big-kid bedroom with Cait’s Room Interiors

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The creators of happy hearts through beautiful design… that’s the ethos that interior designer, mother of two and of course the brainchild behind Cait’s Room Interiors, Louise Bradbury lives by. Whilst pregnant with her first daughter, Caitlyn (hence the namesake of her business), Louise recognised a distinctive gap in the South African market for quality, fun and trendy pieces for nurseries and children’s spaces. Fast forward many years in the interior design industry later, a retail store, and a lengthy stint in corporate project management, and Cait’s Room Interiors is rapidly becoming the go-to brand for children’s interiors.

Louise shares her tips with us on how to make a smooth transition from a nursery to a big-kid bedroom.

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Interior Lighting Trends with Illumina

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Like any other part of interior design, interior lighting is a fundamental aspect. The atmosphere of your home can be thoughtfully manipulated by the type of light fixture chosen and the position it is placed. Just as each room or area of the home has a different function, so should the lighting of each room be carefully considered. Lighting design should mirror the intention of each space and enhance the overall sense of ambiance.

Although unique design requires a personal touch, there are notable trends in lighting that can be observed when considering lighting design for your home.

  1. Less is More

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