Winter wonderland – Helderberg
It’s so very cold here! Photo taken from Strand looking north-east. This is the heaviest snowfall that we have seen in the 4 years we have lived here.
vinRhys’ vineyard
A vineyard cannot be without some vines and having found nothing of grapes and vine leaves that can be purchased in SA, I had to make from everything scratch (with Rhys’ help of course!). So we took a drive into the winelands so that I could photograph a vineyard and…
vinRhys progress upstairs
Some furniture for the home upstairs at vinRhys… Kitchen cupboard with sink and drawers. Upholstery still to come….
vinRhys progress downstairs
Every cellar needs big doors, barrels, grapes etc etc etc….
Egyptian archaeologist’s study
It’s just stated but coming along well. The electrics are in and light fittings are still to come. Of course now I need to sit and make all the books and nick nacks to fill the shelving…
Blossom Cottage progresses some more
Blossom Cottage finally got some doors. The hinges are always a challenge but I read in a forum somewhere about using pins top and bottom for the door to swivel on – sounds smart. The inside has also got busier but so much more to still do…. that’s why I…
VinRhys
I have seen so many miniatures on the internet and have never seen a truly South African styled house so here is my version of one. Inspired by the Western Cape where I live, this is my version of a vineyard with farmhouse and wine cellar. It is of course…