I feel like concrete is misunderstood. It’s unyielding, ugly, rough, only good for unattractive unimaginative architecture and parking garages, right? Oh how wrong! Concrete can be delicate, smooth, beautiful, malleable, and its porous nature means it’s light and easy to use once set. And it’s this softer side of concrete that has made it a …
Welcome to Seek & Delight! We are positively potty about interiors, and we are pretty inspired by the world and people around us. We invite you to peruse our shop, its packed full of gorgeous products from South Africa and abroad. We’re sure you’ll find something delightful! Here you go! www.seekanddelight.co.za
The Seek & Delight online shop went live at 8am this morning! We’ve got gorgeous home decor, delightful kids decor, statement jewellery, and fabulous stationery, so head on over to http://www.seekanddelight.co.za to browse our delightful product ranges. Continue reading
So, I’m not a fan of New Years Resolutions. They’re a flash-in-the-pan attempt to drum up a modicum of motivation in the quest to create a better you. And whilst that is most definitely a noble quest, your better self will more likely materialize through a good dose of dreaming, a sprinkling of good luck, … Continue reading
Christmas is the one time of the year when the urge to dabble in crafting and DIY is at its strongest. I love to do something personal for my friends and family. Crack open the red wine, pump up the Christmas music, and get festive! Sometimes I make Christmas cards, sometimes paper wreaths or garlands. … Continue reading
They say that Mozart could hear his symphonies in his head before he wrote them down. The power of visualisation is a unique one, bestowed on precious few. It sure comes in handy if you’re in the design business, a bit of considered forethought always prevents the regret of hindsight. Creative visualisation is needed by … Continue reading
There is something utterly enchanting about walking into a modern home that has been enhanced by pieces of architectural salvage, or up-cycled furniture. The combination of old and new is so aesthetically pleasing, like anything in life there is poetry in contrast. Solid wooden furniture comes to life against white walls, as if they need … Continue reading
There is a ruined house on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam that is always with me. It periodically pops up in my dreams, drifts across my daydreaming mind, tugs at my imagination. This house is not really a house, its a French colonial mansion, its proportions beautiful, it situation elegant, its fate tragic. The house … Continue reading
Aaaaah serenity. ‘Seren-what?’ Don’t you know we live in a post-switch-offable world? Ringtones and message alerts are the new music to our ears. ‘Beep beep’ is the new language of love, and giving someone our sacred attention means following them on Twitter. But lets be honest, even though we are becoming less and less able … Continue reading
Here’s a little feature we like to call ‘Inspiration on a Red Bench’, and its, well…inspiration on a red bench (what you see is what you get here at Seek & Delight!). Today’s inspiration on a red bench is the fabulous biography of John Adams written by David McCullough. Who is John Adams you may … Continue reading
Chaotic, overwhelming, heady, sensuous are just some of the words used to conjure the magic of India. Yes, other less flattering words are used too, but lets focus on the good here…and thats pretty easy to do. On the streets bright saris, exotic fruit, magnificent architecture and bold colours assault you in a frontal attack … Continue reading
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