Funny novelty utensils!

I just love seeing creative solutions to everyday problems. These are just SUPER COOL and if I came across them in store I'd be forced to buy them purely for the sake of awesomeness ha ha ha!





http://www.boredpanda.com/din-ink-pen-cap-eating-utensils/

Old Mac Daddy - luxury trailer park!

Just when you think you've seen it all then WAM... another bit of awesomeness dashes through your space. One such awesome find is the "Old Mac Daddy" luxury trailer park! The concept is brilliant and leaves you thinking dam, why didn't I think of that ha ha ha! This park can be found in the Elgin Valley and has become one of my "I'm so going there" places.

Each trailer was handed over to an artist, designer or creative (all whom are Cape Town locals) to conceptualize. The general public was called in to vote and so the team of creatives was chosen to start on their various trailers. The themes are vast and exquisitely executed. I love the way in which your brain wants to say "but that's so kitch" and then you just LLLOOOOVVVEEEE it anyway. They boast with a designer barn, kid's playroom and restaurant as a communal area.

Old Mac Daddy is the proud owner of a Golden Lourie Award (2011) in the entertainment/sports/leisure catagory (super wow) and I believe they will be the highlight of many a visitors for years to come! Well done, you've made us proud and YOU GO SA!!

On my christmas wish list!

These umbrellas are just oozing AWESOMENESS - seriously santa, bring it on!! Guy de Jean deserves some respect for these. He specializes in designing one of a kind umbrellas! The umbrella on top was done for lingerie brand Chantal Thomass and the one on the bottom, the corset for luxury fashion brand Jean Paul Gaultier. Check out his website: http://www.guydejean.com/

Bed Topping Anyone?

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the range of bedding from "Bed Toppings"!

On their site they say that... "Bed toppings are designed to make the wonderful world of sleep as fun as possible. When kids go to bed happy they are more likely to have sweet dreams and sleep through the night!"

I'm sure you'll agree that this is SUPER COOL - wish I was a kid again!
Make sure to check out their range!

http://www.bedtoppings.com.au/

Think I might make one of these at home!

image from www.awwwards.com

I SERIOUSLY LOVE this!!! It's super creative and a fun way to get the whole family involved in keeping one another up to date with what's happening. I think I might just paint me one of these over the weekend... watch this space ha ha ha!

For more cool ideas visit the website below!
http://www.awwwards.com/design-products/chalkboard-wall-calendar-with-memo

The Apple Of My Eye

Tired from running around like a crazy fool on the beach!

Today I thought I'd introduce the apple of my eye (okay, other than my husband ha ha).
This is Dory and she is a Great Dane pup ages 10 months. He colour is classified as "blue"
in she clocks in at 55kg! Her name comes from the little blue fish on "Finding Nemo" and trust
me, if you've seen the movie then you've met Dory! She is exactly like that little fish.

Dory is an only dog so she gets all the love and attention to herself. She went to puppy school
and passed the entry level class (okay I think they just put her through cause she was so much
bigger than all of the other puppies) as well as basic obedience training (which I'm proud to say
she passed with flying colours!).

Her favourite spot in the house is either on your lap (she still believes she is a small little dog) or
catching a snooze on our 3 seater couch! In the mornings she wakes up a little earlier and begs
(with her best big puppy eyes) to get onto the bed and enjoys cuddling right up against me for the
last hour before the house wakes up and gets ready for work.

If you have a dog then you'll know they give you the greatest pleasure! When I drive down my driveway and see her waiting excitedly at the gate, when I laugh at her snoring so loud the house seems to shake, when she falls over her own big feet, when she looks at me with her BIG eyes, when she walks past and decides to sit herself down on my lap.... THESE are the moments that make my heart skip a beat and lets me know that all is not bad in the world!

So now you've met our pup... welcome to the Amaral-World ha ha ha!