bean there Cape Town favs

We recently paid a visit to one of Cape Town's favourite decor shops, O.live. They have a gorgeous little shop in Kloof Street as well as a brand new branch in buzzing Woodstock. O.live is filled to brim with gorgeous ceramics, linen, glassware, ribbons and vintage finds.

LET’S COLLABORATE I love photographing interiors, decor and beautiful spaces. I currently shoot house tours for Apartment Therapy, you can view more of this work here. Please get in touch if you need your shop, guest house or restaurant photographed. I love working with local brands and creating custom campaigns. Contact me for rates – lana@lanaloustyle.com

superette

I recently discovered Cafeen, a small coffee shop and restaurant tucked away in Harfield Village. Situated on a quiet street overlooking a park with Table Mountain in the distance, it’s the perfect place to escape to for a tasty breakfast or lunch. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere plus delicious food means it’s a definite …

Gypsy-cafe

Have you visited The Foundry yet? If not, you really ought too. One of the lovely spaces you’ll encounter is Dear rae. Part jewellery shop and part studio owned by Karin Rae Matthee. It’s a fresh, airy studio with a minimalistic feel, simple furniture by Pedersen + Lennard and gorgeous glass cloches and wooden printers trays …

This place looks awesome but Cape Town seems so very far away from my dot in the world at the moment. I’ll settle on photographs for now. Hello Sailor is a rock ‘n roll bistro and bar i…

When we were in Cape Town a few weeks ago, we were strolling along Albert Road in Woodstock and came across Dear Rae . A little gem of a je...

French Toast

OK, calling it 'Post Valentine's Lunch" is a little pretencions, like Mr M and I drag the day out to a whole week affair! We really don't. It's was just an excuse to have a lovely lunch, really. The trick with Cafe Mozart is to go early in order to secure an outside table. Or wait. It's worth it. On a *lovely* summer's day there is nothing better than sitting under the big trees, with the buzzing city around you. Situated on the Church street cobble stoned walkway, there is always…

the gypsy-cafe

Have you visited The Foundry yet? If not, you really ought too. One of the lovely spaces you’ll encounter is Dear rae. Part jewellery shop and part studio owned by Karin Rae Matthee. It’s a fresh, airy studio with a minimalistic feel, simple furniture by Pedersen + Lennard and gorgeous glass cloches and wooden printers trays …

Q of tarts

Tina Bester is the owner of the fabulous Queen of Tarts, who I’ve mentioned before here and is also the author of two stunning cookbooks, bake and comfort. I popped in recently and of course couldn’t resist taking some photos to share with you. Apart from the delicious food and friendly service, the decor is …

Zingara

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