A divine lifestyle store called NAP...

I took a meander through De Waterkant today & came upon this gem of a store, NAP. Not a new venture, it has in fact been around quite some years but I'd not been in any of the shops for ages. I've clearly been missing out...the product is amazing- owner Carina & her daughter Tamryn have a great eye for everything from quality homeware to gorgeous jewellery to apparel (gorgeous fabrics are used in muted tones), to bath & beauty spoil-me's. To round it all off, as one must, they also serve Deluxe coffee & this morning the barista was on fine form. Have a look, have a shop, it's fabulous. Oh & let me not forget the stunning sales assistant Lisa who is a credit to the brand & was so welcoming - what great service - I'll be back*

This & that for the bath & beyond...

True story tea lovers...

 

Something for the smallies....knitted toys...

Wellies for those slushy puddle- jumping days...

Mine mine mine...

And end off your spree with a cup of Deluxe....

Check out their website www.napliving.co.za - the stores are in Cape Town & Joburg*

 

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Best vintage market ever...in Bangkok: TALAD ROT FAI

The Talad Rot Fai vintage night market near Chatuchak is open weekends only, from Friday to Sunday, from 07h until 02h. This place totally rocks- it takes retro design and innovation to another level and it is without a doubt the coolest night market in the city. Never have I seen so many exceptional stores and food stalls in one area- everything from a cartoonist drawing brilliant caricatures (just show her a pic on your phone & voila!), to chefs producing outstanding dimsum, divine pancakes & homemade chocolate milk, to retro furniture design, antique collectables, vintage clothing and more. Now that I'm so into the chiffon look inspired by the ladies of BK, I picked up about 3 blouses for about R100, I kid you not. If you're into design & love vintage & retro, don't waste time & get to this amaze place- it's classic- a fabulous experience and a must for all BK visitors. Start with a beer at Rod's cafe (no food available there) & eat at one of the stalls...just watch out for weird stuff in your noodle soup...my kids nearly platzed when chicken feet bobbed to the surface of their food bowls. Lateral Paul on the other hand.....

A cartoon of me & Lateral Paul...from a pic on my phone that I showed the illustrator...

Chairs...amazing chair designs are everywhere...

One of the many retro stores...

 

Take a seat on a stylish bench...how is the circular shape...LOVE it!

Have a Chang beer at Rod's Cafe...

 

 

Mural on the wall at Rod's Cafe.....

Getting there: take the MRT Metro) to Kampaeng Phet Station. Get out at exit 3 (Or Tor Gor Market) then cross the road and walk about 450 meters west (10 minutes) on Kampaeng Phet Road, away from Chatuchak Market. Ask directions if you are confused. ENJOY!

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Bluecollarwhitecollar, at the Biscuit Mill

Scenes from today at the Biscuit Mill in Salt River, Cape Town. People from Afar, this is a must-see destination in the Mother City...so much to do there...fabulous boutiques selling everything from beautiful clothes (Kat van Duinen) to South African crafts (Heartworks), superb coffee (Espressolab), restaurants (The Test Kitchen & Burrata) etc etc....then there are the fab pop up stores like bluecollarwhitecollar & on the far side is the Neighbourgoods Market, the organic food market with all manner of culinary delights, bottled fare, fresh juices, French pastries, micro brewery beers, excellent wines & so on. It's a delicious food safari & a big social event, every Saturday from 08h to 14h...see you there!

 

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Paul van Der Spuy

...in a new shirt, hot off the production line...bluecollarwhitecollar ....stop by their stores in the Lifestyle Centre in Kloof Street, at The Zone in Rosebank in Johannesburg or their pop up stands at the Biscuit Mill in Salt River & the Neighbourgoodsmarket in Braamfontein @BCWCollar

 

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Bluecollarwhitecollar

New Tees are in store...check them out at bluecollarwhitecollar in Kloof Street, Cape Town & at the Zone in Rosebank in Joburg...also at the Neighbourgoods Markets CT & JHB...designed by Paul van Der Spuy @lateralpaul @BCWCollar www.bluecollarwhitecollar.co.za

 

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Spectacular boot by E.Vogel

 

 

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Great clothes~bluecollarwhitecollar

For stunning shirts~the unique, interesting, stand-out-from-the-crowd sort & beautifully made~ take a sashay over to bluecollarwhitecollar at the Old Biscuit Mill today, or to the Kloof Street store in Cape Town, or the Rosebank Mall shop in Jo'burg. You may even be lucky enough to meet the 2 guys who make those cuffs & collars happen in all the best ways! Two Cape Town guys, one Paul van der Spuy, “blue-collar”. Passionate about retro motorbikes and cars, jeans and tees and getting his finger-nails greasy. The other Adrian Heneke, “white-collar”. Loves playing golf, wearing formal gear and business meetings. They are different but the same, they are and live bluecollarwhitecollar, shirts and clothing. They are bluecollarwhitecollar * www.blucollarwhitecollar.co.za is the blog

 

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New Trainers

New Puma sneakers acquired at a fab pop up sale yesterday - by invite only so I felt tres important (not really) ...Paul Smith, Adidas, Puma, Commes des Garçons etc...I scooped up 2 pairs of sneakers, Adidas pair as well plus a Paul Smith hat. Fabulous!

 

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Paul Smith

That's me in a Paul Smith scarf. I'm a big fan of the Paul Smith stripe & of PS in general. What a creative genius. I wish I could be his brand ambassador in Cape Town. Imagine....

 

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WONDERboom

Cito Otto, lead singer of the SA band WONDERboom, wears bluecollarwhitecollar ~ stylish. pic credit Paul David

 

bluecollarwhitecollar

A few of Paul's exceptional ads for his shirt store bluecollarwhitecollar ~ Paul van der Spuy is a multiple award winning clothing designer who co-owns these unique stores situated in the Lifestyle Centre on Kloof Street, Cape Town; in the Rosebank Mall, JHB & with pop up stores on Saturdays at the Biscuit Mill in both cities. Superb shirts, ask anyone. www.bluecollarwhitecollar.co.za