After more than ten fulfilling, magical years beginning in the good old days of 2012, Hello Pretty is retiring and heading off to the beach with a drink with a tiny umbrella.
Read our goodbye letter
Winter has well and truly arrived, pretties. And what better excuse for a gorgeous snowflake necklace with a cheeky little diamond? You can get yours from Emma Anne Jewellery right here. Wear it while cuddling up with a mug of hot chocolate and listening to this classic winter-themed duet.
We featured this necklace in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of other great winter-inspired goodies. If you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up now!
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - so what better way to celebrate that than a breakfast inspired round up of designer products from the site?
Delicious right? Excuse me while I go hunt down an all you can eat breakfast buffet...
I rustled up some cloud themed goodies from the site for your viewing pleasure, just because they're so darned adorable. They brighten up even cloudy days! (I crack myself up.)
You're never too old to appreciate a good soft toy! This guy is hand stitched from soft fuzzy felt, and you can get him from Heartfelt here.
We featured this in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of other great items for kids and babies. If you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up now!
We just lurve the current flamingo trend - yes, we're those people who would totally buy those plastic lawn flamingos. Why? Because they're awesome of course.
So what better way to express our love than by showing you all where to get the best flamingo themed products on the site?
We know, we're pretty great like that.
Pretty neat right? Right!
Check out some more over on our Flamingo Pinterest board.
So guys, it's no secret that we are privy to some pretty fantastic talent here at Hello Pretty. South Africans have some mad skillz - and we're super proud of being able to support them, see and help them grow, and revel in their general awesomeness.
One such human is Jeanine from Love Mary J - this lady specialises in geometric, linear inspired illustrations that will just knock your socks off.
We were lucky enough to have her treat us to a really gorgeous, illustrated World Design Capital inspired downloadable desktop - cool huh!? AND it involves pugs and polka dots. I mean, if that's not a recipe for success, I don't know what is.
So you should all check out her Hello Pretty store here, (especially her pet portraits) and download this super fun wallpaper right over here.
Nice right?
If your dad is your hero, then look no further for the ultimate Father's Day gift. This beauty has a sterling silver band, with a gold Superman insignia. It's 100% Kryptonite free, and you can get it from Kallie here.
We featured this ring in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of other great gift ideas for Father's Day. If you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up now!
Willow trees are known for their beautiful lines and elegant appearance - so it's no surprise that Willow Tree Bags have those same qualities. They're handmade in Cape Town by the lovely Claire (who's pretty darned elegant herself). Team HP is obsessed with her range, so we decided to take a peek behind the scenes.
As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed dressing up and co-ordinating outfits. So it was a given that the Fashion Industry was my calling. I have worked in the rag trade for over 15 years, in manufacturing and retail. I have had wonderful opportunities to travel and live abroad. Although always involved in the creative process, I yearned to see my designs and ideas transformed into beautiful end products, from start to finish. And so Willow Tree was born.
Growing up, we had a willow tree at the bottom of our garden. I would gaze out my bedroom window or lie under the enchanted tree’s softly swaying branches and imagine what the future held. I suppose you could say that I pinned all my hopes and dreams on the branches of a willow tree.
I love the smell of cut grass; the sound of falling rain; exploring new places; old things that have a story to tell; my son’s little arms that wrap tightly around my neck; my husband’s unconditional love and support. I am constantly inspired by nature’s textures and surfaces. I am fascinated by the diverse use of prints and patterns that vary across cultures, in South Africa and around the world. I have a love for textiles and can’t resist mixing patterns; plush surfaces and textured raffia with leather to create something unique.
Willow Tree is designed, sourced and crafted in Cape Town. I am passionate about keeping things local. We have so many talented people in our country and it is vital to grow and nurture the industry. Our aim is to create stylish, functional accessories that will last throughout the years.
Willow Pattern (Ed. note: like the crockery). I am a hopeless romantic and love the fable of the forbidden lovers. May love always prevail.
We couldn't agree more! Head over to Willow Tree's Hello Pretty store to find gorgeous bags you'll fall in love with. You can also stay connected on Facebook.
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