African design is up there with some of the worlds most exciting and inspiring design trends.
Living overseas, I’ve become very nostalgic when it comes to African design and have bought elements of it into my own home. Here are a few items I love to bring your home on trend with Africa.
A list of most-loved, must read books for an African safari as voted for by our Instagram followers.
Whether it’s sweets or savouries, carrot cake or koeksisters, some of Africa’s safari lodges have a knack for putting on the most delicious high tea spreads in the wildest locations. If you love high tea is much as we do, you’ll want to know which lodges do it best.
A flurry of activity, a collage of colour, a competitive energy pulsing through the air. A tribe of warriors gathered together, marching with staves, adorned with flamboyant armour, ready for contest.
I dreamed of Africa“Looking into the night, I can see eyes staring back at me.
In the dark, something is moving. I am afraid, but I am also happy.
I have never been here before, And yet I feel like I have returned.
I am at peace.”
South Africa’s favourite decor shop, Amatuli, has opened a quirky, bistro-style eatery in Victoria Falls. Their small concept menu focuses on informal and communal eating – a true African tradition.
Karen Blixen“So lovely, as if the contemplations of it could itself be enough to make you happy all your life.”