Market Madness: Kamers 2014

As you probably know, I have a little bit of a Craft Market Crazy streak around December when all the Creepy Crafters Crawl out of their hiding places in time for the Christmas Craze. Well, Kamers Vol Geskenke, has just added a new Market to their bill, one that's happening right now! To keep all of us Jo'burgers sane over these long weekends for the next month, Kamers has introduced a Market over the Easter Weekend. It's still going to be on until Monday, so you have plenty of time to get your goodies.

Click HERE for some more of my Market Adventures.

This is my delightful new pillow from a lovely little Cape Town based Online Shop called ZANA. 

Their stuff is supper fresh and has a really good texture. 

I'm a sucker for good textured things. 

You can order Online or check them out at the Biscuit Mill.

Added a new ring to my ever so slightly growing collection! This one is super cool. Its paper thin, made out of copper and sterling silver. You can check out more from Liesbet Van Cappellens' Jewelry Collection on her website: http://www.lvcjewelry.com/

This, however, was the best. this chocolate is the most delicious chocolate you'll ever taste in your life and it hail from good old Pretoria. They have 6 exciting flavours and the best chocolate package design you could ask for. Check them out on Facebook to get your hand on some! 

Ah! A good day indeed!
&Kathrynwhat

South African Inspired #3

Rings are my new favourite accessory. 

I've started my own collection, here are a few of my favourites, although they're not from South Africa, they remind me of my time exploring the world, and I want to showcase them with some things that really make me Proud to be a Saffa.

Camera and Material Rings from Istanbul, Turkey
(Not to mention the delicious Buttermilk Rusks from Ouma...)

Right to Left: Single Band Ring from Ha' Shuk B' Eilat, Israel
Fottprint and Batman Rings from Jerusalem, Israel
Black Wooden Ring from The Karmiel Dance Festival, Israel

 Fun Fact for the Day: Milo was orrigionaly made in Australia. Bet you didn't know that...

Chamsa Good Luck Ring from Jerusalem, Israel.

xxx

South African Inspired #2

The next Crafters Market on the list to tackle before I was swept off to Cape Town for some fine friends and screaming eleven year olds, was The Parkview Market. 

There, the only treasure I found, although there were many, many talented people selling all sorts of things, was this ring. Its made by the Izimbali Group of Women from SOWETO. These women are inspired to empower themselves and started this initiative, helped by the Wire Workers of Johannesburg. You can find these rings in all different shapes, sizes and colours in Big Blue stores.

Natural Greens Button Ring

xxx

South African Inspired #1

On my arrival home from the northern Hemisphere, I was confronted by the sheer enormity of having to entertain myself for the first time in over a year. A whole week spanned in front of me, completely void of any plans. After a few days of being bored to tears, My Brothers Girlfriend treated me to the wonders that were Christmas Markets all around Jo'burg and Pretoria. These are the little beauties that caught my eye and of course, my purse strings.

Tiffany Blue Vintage Inspired HandBag

Mustache Earing Studs from Trinket

So these are my new pretties, all the way from The Karmers Vol Geskenke Market in Pretoria. You should check it out when it rolls around in the summer, and support the creative women of SA!

xxx

Dear Jozi

I have something magical to share with you.

Today, I went to a lovely little Christmas market with my mom, and they had the most amazing things there. Every last thing your little heart could desire, you could find. So, I'm sharing my amazing finds with you, in hopes that you'll support our local crafters and fashion icons.

This is Skinny Cow.
They're a local fashion and accessory store located right here in Joburg. Linden to be exact. Unfortunately they don't have a website or a Facebook page. (Much to this bloggers disappointment, because I always Google EVERYTHING before deciding its legit.)
But their stuff is so pretty and so versatile that I just can't keep it to myself.
These are the things I bought today:

This is a vintage inspired ring, 

(the last one they had at their store I might add) 

But don't fret! They also stock matching pendants, and a wide variety of different rings, for those of you who arent mad on vintage and want something a little less casual. They also had different shapes and sizes. Just take your pick!

Vintage Ring- R55.

These are the first over-sized earrings I have ever bought. 

They have such a wide variety most are vintage inspired patterns, such as floral and portraits of Audrey Hepburn. They also come in gold inlays and silver. These are made with actual material but if that's not really your thing there are some super shiny ones and smooth, glassy ones. 

And they look really good with an updo, just to show them off a little (:

Vintage Earrings- R45

These are my favorite, and I'm wearing them RIGHT NOW. 

That's how comfortable they are. Not too heavy. 

That's really important to me because I'm really fussy about the kind of dangly earrings I wear. 

They had all sorts of other bronzed hanging earrings, and matching necklaces with long and shorter chains. Look out for the rocking horse, key and teapots! They just make me feel so pretty and grown up, but still edgy.

Clock Earrings- R45

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm just like every other girl when it comes to jewelry and I probably could have bought the whole shop. But if jewelry isn't your thing, they also had bags, clothes, shoes and headbands.

Here are some of my stylin' new bags to carry the loot!

This is my new favorite thing in the whole entire history of the world. 

It's a vintage  radio bag. Is'nt it cool? 

The "Volunme" and "bass" knobs even turn! 

They also come in a lighter brown.

Radio Handbag- R225

This my mom bought actually. 

The material is slightly more durable and plastic coated. But its super cool anyway. 

They had them in different shapes, styles and sizes including blue and red floral, with matching purses, makeup bags and pencil cases.

Floral Handbag- R225

I'm kicking you out of my closet now, but I hope you'll give this lovely little boutique a visit one day. You won't regret it!
Happy Shopping!

Skinny Cow. 
Eclectic fashion and accessories.
Shop 6. 65- 4th Avenue, Linden
0849812177

With Love,
Kathryn