I'll be back next week!
Emily Pilloton of Inhabitat's Human Nest chair: The bamboo frame is "upholstered" with scraps of fabric.
Tjep's large 'Tak' sofa - made of 50 rubber branches:
More branches can be added as the family grows - and I guess, taken away as the family leaves!
I'll leave you with a few pics from a delightful and very appropriate vintage Hallmark book my friend Kerrin sent me this week, called "The French on Love and Life" 
When I get back - I will be a Mother-in-Law! 
Have a look at The Glove websight for some interesting facts on the art of making gloves. I was intrigued to see the shape of the pattern for the thumb: 
See some more of my "glovery" on flickr here!
Hope it lights up the neighbours' lives too and tells them that there is a wedding in this house! Very soon!
Nora de Rudder is a lighting and furniture and designer. She often uses Wings in her art work. Not too sure how I feel about this, but it certainly evokes a reaction! It takes the concept of recycling to a different level!
I do love her "Wilde Paarden" [Wild Horses] in Gent!
Have a look at her other incredible work. 
The old Formica kitchen tops were replaced with granite tops.
3. Think about what else you can spray white, seeing as you have a spray paint can in your hand!
4. Find 2 old glass vases.
5. Spray them white!
6. Aaaah!
PS I haven't actually tried to blow the bugle yet. It is one thing buying other people's junk. It is quite something else to actually put your lips to it, even if it has been painted!
What a delightful atmosphere these works of art created! 
My daughter - on her way to her School Leaver's [Matric] dance:
Heather Moore of Skinnylaminx is also the author of the Elle Decoration Blog. She has just featured these delightful chairs from Casamento. I love the patchwork covers!
It was through Brigit McNulty of Thought Leader that I found out about Along the Way - the Real Durban. The book features the lives of 10 real people from my home city. 
In particular, I was struck by Milton Gcwensa - director of the Sukuma Arts and Culture Centre. "From his office in the Cato Crest Community Centre... Milton organizes a disparate group of artists, dancers and performers, runs regular competitions and events, and supports small craft businesses and arts cooperatives." He speaks about the positive impact of involving people in arts and crafts and so giving them an alternative to a life of crime.
This pic says:
He used the time to design this "Post-It" birdy. Read about the plans he has for it here. The power cuts - or "Load Shedding" have been frustrating, yet we all have stories of inspiring conversations, fun times and even creative designs which happen when we are forced to slow down for a while.
Finding these Olive Oil Cans he designed for Souleiada led me on an interesting journey.
Frommer's review speaks about Souleiada in Paris like this... "This is the only Paris branch of one of Provence's most successful purveyors of the bright fabrics and thick pottery of France's southern tier. Fabrics are measured out by scissors-wielding saleswomen and then sold by the meter for seamstresses to whip into curtains, tablecloths, or whatever."
I just love these printing images from the past:
If you can understand French - or want to try Google Translate - read more about the Souleiada Museum here!
My kitchen and bathrooms have been fairly recent projects. 
You can see just how ugly they were!
I then applied a water-based tile primer. 
After this had dried thoroughly, I applied 2 coats of a non-drip enamel paint. I chose an off-white linen colour and used foam rollers to give a nice smooth finish! The whole experience was quite therapeutic and I so enjoyed the end result! - The walls do not look obviously painted - and the paint has worn well! 
They posed for all sorts of photo shoots!
They were so easy to work with - very obliging and managed to hold some challenging poses for me! 
They don't need water, they are cheerful and have an unexpected sense of humour about them! They are available 
