Author: Plumbago

Quintessentially Pink

Pink is quintessentially feminine and we love the blush shade featured in this month’s blog post. It compliments metallics beautifully as seen in our featured bathroom.     Stockists: Brass James Lamp – Plumbago, Nicky’s ring – A Ring To It, Veranda Book – Plumbago, Linen Cushion – Plumbago, JH Silk Blouse – Witchery, Rose Quartz Ball – Plumbago.

JCrew & African Design

This month we are celebrating African design and the fact that our very own Adire print has made itself into the hotlist of the new JCrew shop in Paris. Adire fabric is traditionally hand crafted in West Africa using a technique similar to tie-dying which results in a beautifully graphic print. Our very own Adire cushions compliments denim and chambray…

Classic Yet Current

There is a reason that, as long as people have been making beautiful things, they have been using marble. From the intricate handiworks of Michaelangelo to the age old steps of the Parthenon Temple, marble is a celebrated classic that is here to stay. This season we see it’s timeless elegance transcending from the home to the wardrobe. From beautifully mottled prints to…

Celebrating Christmas with Plumbago

This Christmas we have arranged a beautiful Christmas table with an range of hand-picked items and celebrated tableware names from Mud Ceramics to Laguiole by Jean Dubost. How wonderful to dress our tables with this stunning selection or gift them to someone special this Christmas. Mud Ceramics, Laguiole cutlery by Jean Dubost, Mungo linen, Toka Linen, Ngwenya Glassware  Laguiole by Jean…

Africology

Africology can be considered as the leading natural, eco-friendly and holistic spa and skincare company in South Africa, with its success spanning across international borders such as the USA, Europe and Britain. Therapeutic in its approach, Africology only uses all natural ingredients that are bio-identical to your biology; effectively enhancing the integrity of your skin whilst simultaneously preventing premature aging.…

Mungo

Founded in 1998 and based in the seaside town Plettenberg Bay, Mungo weaves and produces a wide range of quality linens, throws, blankets, bedding, towels and apparel here in South Africa and they have been successful in attracting clients from around the world. Ethical trading and integrity underpins their philosophy and Mungo is particular about sourcing quality natural fibres in order to produce original, quality products. 15…

Plumbago shop featuring Toka linen

Plumbago shop is excited to announce that we are now stocking Toka Linen. “Toka Linen came into fruition as we (Christine Tozer and Moira Kasher, hence the name Toka Linen) thought it would be great to supply customers with a 100% linen table ware range in unbelievable colours, these being charcoal, sea urchin, chartreuse, pale grey, purple and of course…