Garden Feature: Mother's metal planter decor

My mom's garden is enormous, and the garden to which all other gardens are compared where I'm concerned! Some may have green fingers, she has green up to her elbows. She decided to bring some decoration into her garden in an area that didn't get much sun during winter, and where she was struggling to get things going. Using decorative paving stones and bark chips she filled in the beds. Then she found some stunning wooden ladder planters and metal decorative pot holders. The effect is lovely and far less hassle than before.

Soft, uncomplicated parings

I'm no fashion guru and I don't pretend to be on top of the latest trends but I do love clothes and have the tiniest of online shopping addictions... But I call it like I see it, so here goes.

I love paring soft and simple colours together. A plain non-patterned blouse with soft colored pants, jeans or skirt is a definite winner. Making a major imprint on fashion at the moment in South Africa is peach and mint, just like my hi-lo dress from Foshini (last summer season). I paired it with three quarter army green jacket from Jay Jays (also an oldie but a goodie). 

Also for your pleasure, my beautiful rose, picked freshly from my now-sprouting Summer-garden.