A round-up of our style finds from earlier this week…
GET COMFY WITH KATE MASON
The Kate Mason Collection is a lovely line of locally produced cushions, including an African Shwe Shwe collection, the recently launched Beach House Range and a number of hand-crocheted cushions (providing extra income for the women who spend hours making each one).
Kate says she was inspired to launch a cushion collection after spending so much time sourcing materials for Grandt Mason Originals, the vegan footwear line she co-owns with her brother, Grandt.
Cost R370 (50 cm x 50 cm) and R500 (60 cm x 60 cm)
Get it at Grandt Mason Originals, The Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock or The Neighbourgoods Market
SWEET AS A SOOTCOOKIE
Sootcookie is a play on ‘soet koekie’, meaning ‘sweet biscuit’ in Afrikaans, reflecting that this quirky range is baked in a kiln and draws inspiration from South Africa’s diverse visual landscape. Based in Hout Bay, Sootcookie was started in 2009 by Tanya Laing, and her animals in particular have developed a devoted following.
Simultaneously loveable and ambiguous, Sootcookie’s famous ceramic bunny or ‘Space Bunny’ is so likeable for its gold lustre face and youthful personality. Each bunny is hand-finished and has a sense of individual character.
Cost R685
Get it at kinshop.co.za
BOOKS RE-INVENTED BY KERI MULLER
A lover of all things old and new, Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue is a true creative who explores different media, shapes and styles. She folds, glues, tears and cuts, transforming mere paper and old books into captivating artworks, origami shapes and abstract pieces.
Keri is able to take a simple shape or object, and recreate it into something interesting and unique, just like this Africa Re-invented origami sculpture. Made from old books destined for the recycling pile, the shape is given new life. ‘My preferred medium is salvaged books from the recycling or landfill sites around Cape Town. Pieces vary in size from small pop-up books to larger wall-hung pieces right up to site specific installations.’
Cost R1 950
Get it at kinshop.co.za
BOKKE & BLOMME
Bokke & Blomme is a fun home decor brand. Visit their stall at Bay Harbour Market or The Kalk Bay Co-op to find brightly coloured wooden words for your walls, quirky accessories and their unique wooden patchwork designs, or pick up one of these cute cork pinboards.
Cost R185
Get it at www.bokkeandblomme.co.za
MUCH ADO ABOUT GALOOSH
Muchi Galoosh is a collection of handmade jewellery designed and manufactured by Cape Town based artisan, Michelle Walker. Over and above her current range, Michelle does custom orders, wedding bands and engagement rings.
This oh-so-pretty leaf ring is crafted using the lost wax-casting method – the leaf is dipped in wax and then cast into sterling silver, capturing the leaf’s delicate skeleton and elegant lines. Each ring is handmade to order, so send your measurements in for your exact size.
Cost R380
Get it at hellopretty.co.za
KISSING UP TO B&K
Baillie & Kovar Decor & Designs produces a range of handmade products focused on simplicity, functionality and original design. A member of the Cape Craft and Design Institute, they’re probably best known for their hexagonal shelves that combine form and function beautifully.
But we’re feeling a little whimsical today, and can definitely picture this quirky piece on the CTE.com office wall. Made from treated pallet wood, it’s available in the finish of your choice.
Cost R800
Get it at hellopretty.co.za