An obvious one would be to bring more green into your home. Lighten the load using shades of green cotton and linens and splashes of paint. But the easiest way would be to bring in plants – they instantly say “summer” and uplift one’s mood too.

Only the hottest Instagram trend, what about a touch of blush pink?  Think sun-kissed cheeks and pastel pink ice creams.

Get sophisticated with neutrals – you can take them in so many directions. Summer is the perfect time to edit and aim for a more minimal, breezy look – or bring in a touch of boho with rattan furniture and woven baskets.

Lighten up your hallway. Pack away the heavy winter coats and hang beautiful straw sun hats and, again, summery baskets that say, “Let’s hit the beach/market”.

Bring the outside in. If you’re doing any structural work think about your outdoor and indoor spaces working together. Sliding doors or french doors allow you to extend your living room outdoors – and connect you to your outdoor entertainment space. It’ll make your home feel so much bigger too.

Summer is a time for entertaining and relaxing; sleep better at night with Household Insurance in place – especially after doing a little home-facelift.

In August we were back in South Africa to do another round of IVF, and while one part of me was so determined for it to work, like I have no other option; the other half of me was filled with self doubt and I kept thinking the worst and I was getting my head around only having 1 child.(Oh think of all the travel we could do!    )

Alas, I was pregnant. Whooop!

After galavanting around Cape Town, a flight to Samara Private Game Reserve and a long haul flight to Dublin (NAUSEOUS AS HELL! Clutching onto a Coca Cola and a white roll) I experienced some bleeding and though “oh no!”, I’ve just pushed my body too far and should have taken things a little easier.

So at 5 1/2 weeks, I went for a scan, to find out there were two little heart beats – I was beyond thrilled and a little like “woah!” I also couldn’t get my hopes up as the same thing had happened when falling pregnant with Harry, but 1 little egg wasn’t to be. (Thank goodness for happy Harry!)

At 7 wks we went for another scan and the two little heart beats were again confirmed. (Smiles) – after a long pause, the nurse asked if she could bring in a colleague as she believed to have seen a third baby! Whaaaaat?

CONFIRMED!

We were pregnant with triplets.(Nervous giggle!)  I think I’ve been in a kind of a pregnancy I-Don’t-Believe-It type of haze for the last few months.

The first trimester I literally just spent sleeping and eating every 2 hours. (Love affair with cheesy carbs!)

Now I’m fuelled with the energy of Christmas and the fact that my folks are here for the holidays. I’ve got around 14 wks left if all goes well – babies due to exit at 34 wks! Amongst the pregnancy fog I’ve had a few months to have a long hard think about the ride ahead – and so I’ve decided to put Kimgray.co.za to bed and focus on my new found super-sized family. I will certainly miss it, but I’m actually quite excited about the new venture. It’ll probably be the hardest venture I’ve ever had to undertake, but there’s something very freeing and right about this decision.

There will still be a couple of posts to come and perhaps a few pregnancy updates – but as we near the imminent arrival of our sports team – I’ll solely be focused on that!

I’ve so loved being able to find & share with you over the last (almost 10) years. Thank you for the wonderful comments and messages along the way. I’m truly grateful to have spent those few years, doing what I love – thank YOU for the follow! xx

P.S.

You can still follow me on instagram @kimgrayza for updates! xx

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I’m teamed up with a few favourite friends to spoil one lucky Kim Gray reader with all of the above festive loot!

Prize Includes:

2 x wooden beaded lamps from Mono Store (R1600)

2 x sorbet towels from The Cotton Company ( R760)

1 x pair of Oba Sandals from House Of Cinnamon (R1200)

1 x bamboo clutch by Joy-Wild (R2500)

1 x Medium ivory Basket from Esque  (R1094)

1x pair Baie Lazare Earrings from Apis Atelier  (R2200)

1 x pair the GENERAL sunglasses from Ray-Ban (R2290)

TO WIN: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED! BIG Congrats BERNITA LEWIN XXX 

1.) Make sure you are following ALL the above brands on one of their social media channels. Tell me in the comments below that you have – we’ll be checking!

AND / OR

For an extra entry – share this competition on social media, tagging two friends you think would love to enter! Make sure to tell me in the comments below, where you share it!

Good Luck! XXX

*Open to S.A. Only / Competition Closes 8 December / Prizes Shipped individually from each prize giver / Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash

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]]> https://kimgray.co.za/2017/11/22/introducing-zemp-watches-by-jinger-jack/feed/ 0 Eleven_Eleven_Rose_Black_Tan_Web04-1-510x652 kimgraysa https://kimgray.co.za/2017/11/20/layering-with-mungo/ https://kimgray.co.za/2017/11/20/layering-with-mungo/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:33:14 +0000 https://kimgray.co.za/?p=95621 One of the best investment I’ve made is good linen – after all, we spend a lot of time in our beds! (more so if you don’t have kids   ) It’s like a new haircut or coat – it makes you feel good. Well nice pj’s and linen creates that relaxing, sleep induced sanctuary – and Mungo is my go-to for luxing la la land! Yes it’s pricey, but it’ll last a lifetime and I’ve been collecting slowly over time.

I love how their linen, bed throws and blankets lend themselves to layering – in beautiful contrasting textures.

Love the simplicity of the Lattice Weave Throw. 

Their superior, quality bed linen comes in natural, white, moon grey and metal grey.

Throw in some texture with a range of blankets in different textures, colours and styles. My favourite is the Juno blanket. 

Fore more on their ranges, visit mungo.co.za xx

Baskets, Design Africa; mirror, star pendant and leather couch, Esque; towel, The Cotton Company; retro style Smeg fridge, Smeg (Also see Weylandts); black sideboard and coffee table, L.I.M; wooden side lamp, Mono Store; Beni Ourain Pouffe and stool, Yonder Living (Find similar at Moroccan Warehouse, Cape Town); shelving, Design Store; natural cotton rug, The Grey Room.