It’s not that easy to find a great lampstand or lightfitting when you need one, so I’ve been putting together a collection of my favourites… and ALL of them are designed and made in South Africa. Woltemade Studio makes this large and sculptural A Lamp , which is simultaneously impressive and discreet. Their beautiful Vonk Glass …
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Best Things: Local lamps and stands
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Friends & Neighbours: VAMP Furniture
We have so many fabulous stockists of Skinny laMinx all over the world, and right here in South Africa, too. One day, we’ll manage to visit all of them, but for now, we’re lucky to have a long-time favourite just a short stop away, at 368c Albert Road, just opposite the Old Biscuit Mill in …
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Colour Book 2015/16: Fruit Salad
One of my biggest jobs every year is styling and photographing our catalogues. This year, I really had a good time working on the Colour Book, where I created five distinct looks that showcase the Diggi Dot collection, and also shows how it integrates with the existing Skinny laMinx prints. It’s a LOT of work, …
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The Vamp Lamp
We’re loving our new long ‘n low lampshade style, and we’re loving it even more perched atop the Vamp Lamp. Michael Dodds of Vamp Furniture has started producing furniture of his own design, now sold alongside the fantastic vintage finds in the Vamp store. We have one of his solid Kiaat and brass Vamp Lamps …
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