Design & Decor - Inspired Living SA

Farmhouse Country Living

I have always thought of myself as more of a modern city gal but over the past few years, I feel that my taste has definitely been swayed. I am finding myself drawn to more of a country-style, especially as far as interiors go. You may remember my mini kitchen-makeover and my choice of country-style cabinets and wood counter tops – definitely not modern or city inspired!

As I mentioned to my hubby yesterday, I would love nothing more than a large farmhouse kitchen – loads of space for all the “big” personalities in our family to explore their culinary skills! Not too rustic though, it would have to be that perfect mix of country and chic. The funny thing is both my hubby and I were raised in the suburbs but we both have a longing to live in the country! This being one of the main reasons we moved to Noordhoek, which is essentially half way there! Truth be told we would love nothing more than a small holding somewhere and open space around us. I know that our girls are super keen on having horses so this would be the ideal situation 🙂

Well who knows perhaps one day when we are all grown up this dream will become reality! For now I though I would share these gorgeous images of my idea of typical Farmhouse Country Living.

Image source: Country Living

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A few weeks back I asked readers, via Facebook and Twitter, which room in their home they would like to renovate first. The consensus was that the top priority to receive a little makeover magic would be their kitchens! I could not agree with this more. Finding Kitchen inspiration has been at the top of my to-do-list for a while now. [Read more…]

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African Inspired Table Decor

I recently ordered some beautiful African inspired placemats from Black Puppy Design. I was really excited when I received them and decided to create an African Inspired table decor setting for dinner that night. The placemats are “Afro Art” inspired – I ordered three placemats featuring the glorious Protea and three featuring Zebra hide – as I said true African Inspiration.

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Polacoaster

I wanted to share this awesome new product with you, especially at this time of the year – we are all looking for different ideas for Christmas gifts. Everyone loves taking those holiday snaps but what to do with them? There are only so many frames you can put up around the house! So what if there was some other more interactive way, to share these memories with others? This innovative idea uses those treasured pics and turns them into a multifunctional coaster – a Polacoaster!

What better way to share your memories than over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Your Polacoasters will become a talking point at dinner parties – sharing all of your holiday photos with friends and family, or what about a personalised set of coasters for Granny and Grandpa with pictures of those precious grandkids.

[quote style=”1″]Polacoasters offer a unique multifunctional design with a single rare-earth magnet hidden behind a thin cork backing, taking your photographs from the fridge to the dinner table. A high quality uv-resistant resin provides a protective coating with a high gloss finish through which to display your photos.[/quote]

So if you are looking for a wonderful gift for family and friends, or a PR gift for clients, what an awesome idea. Click on over to the Polacoaster website and let your imagination run wild.

I have included a few of the Polacoasters that we have had done featuring pictures from a recent Franschhoek trip.

These are a few of the sample pics from the Polacoaster website:

Contact Details:

Website: http://polacoaster.com/contact/

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Win Fab Table Decor from Black Puppy Design!

Exciting news – we are having our first ever Super Mom Giveaway! The lucky winner will receive a funky Table Runner from the inspiring Black Puppy Design company! These table runners are made from a uniquely South African printed fabric, they are 3000 x 400mm, they are available in the following colour ways: blue, green, brown, and burnt orange. The winner will be able to choose one to suit their taste.

The value of this awesome prize is R200.00.

To enter this amazing giveaway you will need to Follow Super Mom publically on GFC (Google Friend Connect) and answer this product related question about these funky table runners – What is the name of the uniquely South African fabric that these funky Table Runners are made from?

Once you have your answer, which you will find on Black Puppy Design’s website, please leave a comment, below this post. Along with your comment please let us know who you are and your contact email address.

I love these products, they are uniquely South African – I have ordered a set of the beautiful place mats for myself! Please click on this link to Black Puppy Design and have a look at the other amazing products that they sell.

So just to make sure you know what to do:

This will entitle you to one entry. Please ensure that you leave a comment stating that you have followed Super Mom, with your answer and contact email to validate your entry!

Follow Super Mom publically on GFC (Google Friend Connect)
Click on the link to Black Puppy Design
Answer this simple question: What is the name of the uniquely South African fabric that these funky Table Runners are made from?
Leave your answer and a comment that you have followed Super Mom, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please include your email address)

For Extra Entries:

Please leave an extra comment for each extra entry, with your name and contact details.

“Like” Super Mom’s Facebook page (1 entry)
Mention Super Mom & Black Puppy Design Giveaway on Facebook (1 entry)
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Tweet about Super Mom & Black Puppy Design Giveaway (1 entry)

The winner will be randomly selected on the 24th October 2011 and announced on this blog, the winner will also be notified by email that they have won.

Good luck and thank you for entering!