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Jackson’s Nursery Reveal | A Sneak Peek

I blame building a new house. Because ever since Sean and I signed the contract for a new home (which has now reached roof height) my brain has not stopped thinking about interior décor. And, why, Jackson’s nursery in our existing home became my favourite ‘project’ of 2016. I am the first person to admit […] Read more…

MAKEUP POWER BY GIVENCHY | LAUNCH

It is said that it is far more satisfying to buy a work of art if there is passion and excitement behind the piece; if the artist lives and breathes his work. Well, that is pretty much how I would sum up Nicolas Degennes, makeup and colour artistic director of Givenchy (who I recently got to meet, and speak […] Read more…

BEAUTY-FULL VOLUME | OUR THOUGHTS ON THE TRESEMME RANGE

If there is one complaint we have in common it is always: I wish I had more volume in my hair! Spruce’s ongoing situation when it comes to this hair condition: Products  tried – countless; results obtained – minimal.  Which is why, obviously, we were keen to try out the new Beauty-Full Volume collection of products […] Read more…

Maternity Capsule Wardrobe | 7 Styled Looks

I’m sure nearly every pregnant woman is the same: I won’t be buying maternity wear! In fact I was so stubborn on the point that I bought a pair of H&M jeans (a few sizes up) to avoid buying maternity jeans with their stretchy bands. That can only last so long to be honest – […] Read more…

POLYVORE STYLE OFF: READER CHALLENGE

So before anything else is said on today’s style challenge, we would like to officially announce the birth of Spruce’s newest addition: Jackson Riley Ungerer – Sam and Sean’s perfect little boy who was born last week Thursday. He has already stolen the hearts of all those around him. We are sure he will be making one […] Read more…

TBT White Pearl Resort | Mozambique Dream

Despite the onset of the warmer weather in Jozi, the lack of rain always makes the city feel a bit dirty and depressing. During my few days off, I have been “looking back” at the past year and came across some pics on my phone from December 2015 in Mozambique, promoting this “throw back Thursday travel” […] Read more…

Breakfast From The Top | Ferguson’s Fifth Floor

For the life of me, I cannot seem to remember how I stumbled onto finding out about Ferguson’s in Illovo but all I remember was thinking “OMG – a rooftop venue a stones-throw away from my house – I HAVE to try it!” Joburg, as Sam puts it, has no respect for spring and has […] Read more…

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