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Decor | South Africa

Decor: Tin Town Whimsical Crafted Metal Interior Accessories

Bywellmadeafrica 14th February 201212th May 2020

Tin Town [South Africa] [Image credit: Lovebird Clock – Tin Town] Reminding me of a Cecilia Ahern novel, Tin Town is…

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Food & Drink | South Africa

Food & Drink: Afro Coffee A Funky Speciality Beverage Brand

Bywellmadeafrica 7th February 20126th May 2020

Afro Coffee [South Africa] [Image credit: Speciality Teas – Afro Coffee] Starting out as an ordinary cafe…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | South Africa

Beauty: Africology Urban Spa at Bloww, London

Bywellmadeafrica 1st February 20125th May 2020

Africology Urban Spa at Bloww [South Africa] [Image credits: Africology Spa at Bloww] Can you believe, the New…

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Ghana | Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Celebrating the Style, Taste, and Culture of Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 31st January 20125th May 2020

Diane Tevoedjre [South Africa] [Image credit: Diane Tevoedjre Home, Exterior – Habitat] A blend of African, European,…

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South Africa | Travel

Travel: Babylonstoren Luxury Farm Hotel in the Cape Winelands

Bywellmadeafrica 27th January 20125th May 2020

Babylonstoren [South Africa] [Image source: Babylonstoren, the Hot List 2011 – Conde Nast Traveller] I grew up in…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Ida Elsje, Fine Artist Turned Jewelry Designer

Bywellmadeafrica 18th January 20125th May 2020

Ida Elsje [South Africa] [Image credit: Editorial – Ida Elsje] I was just browsing africhic.com when I came across…

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Food & Drink | South Africa | Zimbabwe

Food & Drink: Tariro Masayiti Nederburg Senior Winemaker

Bywellmadeafrica 17th January 20125th May 2020

Nederburg [South Africa/Zimbabwe] [Image credit: The Nederburg Winery Estate] My Dad loves a glass of red wine…

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Accessories | Messages And Musings | South Africa

Accessories: Zoom Shoes South Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 9th January 20124th May 2020

Zoom [South Africa] [Image credit: Sandals – Zoom] As a young woman coming-of-age in mid 90’s Zimbabwe,…

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Decor | South Africa

Decor: Mukukumarata Scrap Metal Bowls

Bywellmadeafrica 16th December 20111st May 2020

Mukukumarata by Mark Hilltout [South Africa] [Image credits: Mukukumarata Platter – Mark Hilltout] ‘Mukuku’ is the Zulu (South…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Lifestyle: Freshly Found Vintage Paper Inspired Christmas Decor

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20111st May 2020

Freshly Found [South Africa] For a quirkier, vintage-inspired look and feel to your Christmas décor then Freshly Found has…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Anton Heunis Modern Vintage Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 30th November 20111st May 2020

cc Anton Heunis [South Africa]   Exuding an air of charm and sophistication from a bygone era…

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Decor | Design | South Africa

Decor: Magpie Art Collective Chandeliers

Bywellmadeafrica 14th November 201129th April 2020

Magpie Art Collective [South Africa] [Image credit: Regency Inspired Chandelier – Magpie Art Collective]   Finding the…

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Ceramics | South Africa

Ceramics: Message Mugs by Love Milo

Bywellmadeafrica 1st November 201129th April 2020

Love Milo [South Africa] [Image credits: Message Mug – Love Milo] What a cute and novel idea!…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | South Africa

Beauty: Malée Skincare Tapping into Africa’s Ancient Wisdom

Bywellmadeafrica 15th October 201129th April 2020

Malée [South Africa] [Image credit: Product Range – Malée] It is getting chillier and chillier as the days…

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Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Felted Rock Stones and Pebble Interior Furnishings

Bywellmadeafrica 12th October 201129th April 2020

Ronél Jordaan [South Africa] [Image credit: Felted Rock Stones and Pebble Mat – Ronél Jordaan] Last week…

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Accessories | Exhibitions | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Piece Jewelry and Adornment Exhibition 2011

Bywellmadeafrica 10th October 201129th April 2020

Piece [South Africa] Some of South Africa’s top creative talent have come together to create a stunning…

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Ceramics | South Africa

Design: Stoned Cherrie Ceramics

Bywellmadeafrica 16th September 201129th April 2020

Stoned Cherrie Ceramics [South Africa] I love a good cup of tea, and for me any time…

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Decor | Design | South Africa

Design: willowlamp Ethereal Chandeliers

Bywellmadeafrica 30th August 201128th April 2020

willowlamp [South Africa] [Image credit: Faraway Tree Chandelier – willowlamp] Illuminating your home or business space, ethereal…

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Design | South Africa

Design: Haldane Martin Iconic Furniture Designer

Bywellmadeafrica 25th August 201128th April 2020

Haldane Martin [South Africa] ‘…meaningful for the spirit, beautiful for the soul, and nurturing for the body.’…

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Fashion | South Africa

Fashion: Mantsho returns to South African Fashion Week SS2011

Bywellmadeafrica 15th August 201128th April 2020

Mantsho [South Africa] [Image credit: Spring/Summer 2011 with Beloved Beadwork Adornment – Mantsho] The previous post mentioned…

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