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    Collaboration – Melissa Louise X Little Bird

    July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

    Earlier this year we contacted by Little Bird, a JHB based creative duo. Together, we dreamed up a collaboration that celebrated ‘hygge’ (a wonderful Danish word for a cosy ambience / the ritual of enjoying

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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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    It’s been a while since we have partnered with b It’s been a while since we have partnered with beautiful brands to bring you an incredible giveaway, we are thrilled to be apart of this exciting launch, we have been a big fan of @watercolour_heart_illustration from day 1 and it is always a pleasure to watch fellow small businesses thrive! 💛🌼In celebration of @creativ.and.heart.planner pre-orders for their 2022 planner opening on October 4th, we have partnered with 7 other incredible creative South African brands to bring you a beautifully crafted, “Gather” giveaway for one special winner for their 2022 ✨ Valued at R8415 Prizes include:✏️ The beautiful @creativ.and.heart.planner 2022 planner, for dreaming, planning and living out your next chapter✏️ A seat in @alphabetsocial Social Savvy Course to up your marketing and social media game✏️ 1x 200ml Organic plant spray + 1x 400g Fertiliser from plant guru @hermerakai to keep your plant babies alive✏️ 1x Silver Duo Birth Flower necklace from @merakijewellerydesign to remind you that your purpose and dreams always have place✏️ 1x Luxe Soy candle crafted by @studiomelissalouise for the moments you need to take some “me” time or make your space beautiful✏️ 200 thread count cotton percale duvet cover and 2 pillow cases of your size choice from @threaded.co.za for luxe threads to find sleep, rest and recovery✏️ 6 x sleeves of Nespresso compatible coffee sleeves, some Simply Sweets & high protein sample packs @simplygranola for better morning starts that taste as good as they feel✏️ 1x House plant celebration calendar + 1 x set magnetic notepad by @moon.and.brush for remembering the little things, that turn out to be the big thingsFor a chance to win:1. Like this post 2. Follow all participating brands on Instagram 3. Tag two women you can’t wait to celebrate 2022 with 4. Share this post to stories for bonus points and tag @creativ.and.heart.plannerThis giveaway will run from 27.09.2021 to 1.10.2021 and is open to SA residents only. Winner will be drawn randomly and announced on October 4th 2021. This giveaway is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Instagram.The prizes are not transferable or exchangeable.⠀GOOD LUCK 💕
    Studio scenes from todays workshop for two, our se Studio scenes from todays workshop for two, our second Recreational Candle Making Workshop at our home run studio in Hermanus!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼We now offer 3 versions of our candle making workshop… 1. The Small Business Candle Making workshop (This is our 3hr OG candle making workshop which is hosted in Cape Town.) 2. The Recreational Candle Making workshop (This is an adapted version of our OG workshop, and is a 2hr workshop hosted in Hermanus.) 3. The Online Candle Making Course (Supporting our international audience and readers who are longing to learn from the comfort of your own home. *We recommend that you purchase our candle making kit to ensure you have all the equipment you need at home to get started…)All the #smlcandlemaking workshops cover the basics of candle making with a fundamental focus on hand poured vegan soy wax scented massage candles. Each with their own specific focus. Get in touch if you would like to know which workshop would be the best fit for you…
    Creating ‘rooms’ in the garden over at House L Creating ‘rooms’ in the garden over at House Lawrence… 🛠🌱🪵 *See our highlight for more bts.We are swooning over these textures and finishes… by no means are we landscaping specialists but essentially the principals of space, scale and proportion remain the same - not all gardens have to be a patch of grass with trees and foliage hugging perimeter walls…Rather using the full space to create private pockets, social zones and intimate nooks for you to enjoy at all times of the day depending on your mood. This can be achieved by way of clever layout, both built works and plants/trees, its so easy to do with some thought and planning!
    A trip down memory lane… remember the House Raat A trip down memory lane… remember the House Raath project, which was featured in the Aug 2018 edition of SA Garden & Home? (Img 1: print feature)Working with (one of) our favourite clients over and over again is such a joy, we simply love revisiting a space!Our lifestyles have changed so much since we initially worked on this project, since the pandemic this little studio apartment has had to take on an extra role - as we all navigate working from home! (Img 2: current space)Our focus here is to create zones within the overall space, allowing for the bedroom to feel cosy and intimate, the living room to be relaxing but also a place for entertaining small groups and the ‘office’ / workspace to be integrated into the space without it taking over the space - you want to feel like when you’re at work you’re at work and when you’re home you are home… we also had to consider new challenges that we face when working from home, namely; a well lit environment for online meetings, an aesthetic but not distracting background… ect. (Img 3&4: SML presentation) All while also doing a quick spruce, come spring clean/refresh of the space! Looking forward to sharing more of this with you as it unfolds. #melissalouiseinteriors
    Interested in candle making? We have come up with Interested in candle making? We have come up with just what you need to get started… We wanted to ensure you have all the tools you need at home to start your candle making journey, this kit is a hobbyist kit, perfect for novice candle makers.We recommend that you purchase this starter kit along with our online candle making course.Each candle making kit will include: •1kg pure soy wax. • Pouring Pot. • 2 x glass containers (Assorted). • 10ml organic essential oil. • Measuring cup. • Spatula. • Tweezers. • 5 x Sustainers. • 2m Medium flat braid wick. • 2 x chop sticks (Wick stabilisers). • Glu dots.You will need: • Electric or gas stove top.Good to note: • Each kit contains enough raw materials for 5units. (+-250ml per unit.) *You will need 3 additional containers.• You can select your essential oil blend preference from the drop down – citrus, floral, herbaceous, wooded or ‘surprise me’, this is a guide to which we hand pour a 10ml organic essential oil blend unique to your order, based on oils we have in stock at the time of you placing your order. This blend includes the carrier oil. If you have any allergies or a strong preference for or against a specific scent please let us know when placing your order.• With the above in mind, if you plan to buy the Studio Melissa Louise online Candle Making course, we recommend that you have a variety of oils at your disposal, we run through the blending process and for you to get the full experience it is suggested that you have a carrier oil and a minimum of 3 essential oils. #smlcandlemaking
    Weekend plans? We will be in studio making candles Weekend plans? We will be in studio making candles, preparing samples for a big project and blending a few new scents… what are your favourite accents for Spring?Also want to make candles, shop our candle making starter kit online to get started! #smlcandlemaking #smlfavourites
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