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    SML + CO SERIES: MIMSKII 2.0 – NATURE V. NURTURE COLLECTION

    February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

    On the eve of 2019 I was approached by Design Indaba 2019 to create a limited edition candle for their Capsule Collection, a retail space of hyper-curated collections featuring limited-edition made-for-Design Indaba gems by local

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    LET’S GET ORGANISED

    January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

    Getting organised is not something I struggle with, it’s staying organised when life happens – that’s the tough part… BUT no better time than a new year to start fresh, you know – while we

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    DESIGN YOUR LIFE. AN INTRODUCTION TO MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

    January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

    “Design your life” has become a motto for me, a positive way of thinking. Positive affirmation almost – I have taught myself to believe in the fact that I have the freedom and power to

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    WORK, LIFE BALANCE – 2019 GOALS

    January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

    I am not usually one to set New Years resolutions, in the traditional sense. The word resolution feels too strong, so finite. Resolutions seem to be so “succeed or fail” where as goals are pliable

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    SML + CO SERIES: MIMSKII – FLORAL SLUMBER COLLECTION

    November 1, 2018February 28, 2019

    If you follow our studio updates over on Instagram you will know that we have been working on this collaborative series for the last 15 months. I am so very excited to be sharing this

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    Christmas with a difference

    December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

    It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas… and I am fascinated by how we all celebrate Christmas differently be it at all! Family traditions, different heritage, holiday cheer in the snow or the sunshine

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    Lulu & Marula and ME!

    October 24, 2017November 20, 2017

    Lulu & Marula is a collection of small batch, all natural skin care products, handmade with care here in South Africa. I have been a self proclaimed brand ambassador since the early days. Meeting Jesslyn, owner

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    Newborn photoshoot with Friends

    October 9, 2017November 19, 2017

    No, I am not a professional photographer, but I do like a pretty picture. I’m very sentimental and have always seen the value in good photography and capturing a special moment that can be had

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    Benefits of Soy wax

    September 7, 2017November 21, 2017

    Lets start with a quick introduction, there are two popular waxes used in candle making, these being soy and paraffin wax. I am going to be comparing them and giving you insight into why I

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    • Announcing all the details for our very first candle making workshop in this months mailer - which is being sent out this Thursday!!! I am so SO excited to share. Side note; we have decided to keep the workshop groups intimate to ensure everyone gets hands on attention, only 5 seats per class. Don’t miss out, sign up to our mailer now to be the first to book your seat. Link in bio. #smlcandlemaking
    • For those who are new here - WELCOME! Studio Melissa Louise is a creative agency with a focus on full scale Interior Design. We also offer social & content marketing, styling & photography and hand pour vegan candles for your home! Get in touch if any of this sparks your interest. Link in bio. #studiomelissalouise #melissalouiseinteriors
    • Hooray for today! Hands up if you live for Friday’s... 🙌🏼 Shop our signature range of candles online - we deliver nationwide.
    • This week I have been approached by 2 aspiring interior designers, asking me questions about my job while they try to figure out if it is something for them… Have you ever stopped mid task and thought “this is my job. This is my life?” It has happened to me a few times over the years, but two moments stand out while I am being interviewed. 1. Frantic moments before a project handover - there I was rushing to my car as I tried to keep hold of a bucket and a dripping mop, scrupled news paper under my arm and cleaning detergents squeezed between my toddler sized fingers. My hair loosened from my pony tail being wind swept into my sweaty face… I remember thinking, if only you could see me now… haha. 2. The moment my team completed this rope wall I designed, photographed above, it was a total risk, something we had never done before. We were nervous, it was an idea I had sold and we weren’t even sure if it would would work but the moment it was up was ground breaking - It was more beautiful than I could imagine, I believed in myself and the trust in my team grew. These small victories set you up for bigger and better things, like treads on a ladder. As an Interior Designer I find myself being being less of a designer and more of an organiser. I spend 80% of my time managing people, suppliers and their mess ups than I do dreaming of beautiful functional spaces… But I am resourceful, resilient and determined to create beautiful things. Id love to hear about moments that have stopped you in your tracks - Where in the world are you from and what is your job? #melissalouiseinteriors
    • Day dreaming about the House Fairview project. “The details are not the details. They make the design.” - Charles Eames. #melissalouiseinteriors
    • Introducing our next project, The Armoury - take a tour with me now over on our stories. (I’ve saved it to highlights if you are seeing this late) It’s a beautiful, spacious studio apartment with good bones and plenty of old world charm! Quick lesson in Interior design speak - In general, a home with “good bones” is considered to be a home with the potential to be a great. It typically describes a fixer-upper or some sort of neglected house (think: diamond in the rough) that features quality, well-made construction - in this case old world industrial!

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