Two Moms and loads of creativity

 Two Moms - a creative duo who source materials, suppliers and crafters with a certain something, and a definite eco-friendly, sustainable living ethic.   These images are from a shoot I did at Kamersvol Geskenke, late last year.

See more about these ladies and view more recent images here

You can also view loads more images from the shoot at Kamersvol Geskenke here

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Gena D Images/ Gena D Photography for thinking aloud

Cupcakes... and more ....

 

Go on admit it... are these not the most beautiful cupcakes you have ever come across??

These gorgeous creations are made my Lindie of "The Bread Bin" - I met Lindie 

briefly whilst taking photographs at the recent Irene Kamersvol Geskenke event.

As I walked around, I was drawn to this stall, by the vibrant colour and texture, and a 

certain pretty lacy detail....

My curiosity piqued I hovered closer.    I could not believe the beauty of 

these cupcakes ....  In fact too beautiful to eat, I think ....the fine rose petal detail 

and vibrant colour, all simply displayed

on a cake stand and a wonderous lace covered "dome"nearby ...

and then to top it off, they also had an array of fresh breads, displayed in true 

European style - bread baskets and little chalk labels ....  

This stall completely filled my senses, and in fact for an instant, I felt transported 

away to another place, another time.  What bliss to photograph.   

Wishing you all the best Lindie and Johann

Lindie and Johan of the "The Bread Bin" can be contacted at lindie.crumpton@gmail.com

Previous posts on this event here and here

and a full photographic "journal" over here

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"Topiary" creations for Christmas

As I've blogged about before, I recently attended the Kamersvol event in Irene, 

Gauteng  (click for previous post).   It was haven of creativity and gorgeous things ... 

so, whilst there I chatted to a numbers of the vendors who had amazing items on 

display.  Andrea Topiary creations was one of them.   Andrea and Kate run a business 

making wreaths, topiary balls and other festive items, all from an Elgin based farm.   

For  those who don't know, that means it's based in the wonderful Cape.

I simply adore the texture and overall look and feel of these products ... so much nicer

than the fake, tinsel things you get in most stores .....

 L-O-V-E.... even words are available - just perfect for that xmas table or other event ....

and lovely reindeer, which are bound to delight any little one.....

Andrea or Kate can be found via their website on which you can view more 

product information  -  here

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Rooms Full of Gifts

Kamersvol Geskenke started it's adventurous journey about 8 years ago, with a focus on handmade, art and crafts and enabling people to 
come together to sell their wares to the public.   This is now an annual event in the Cape.  

This year, Kamersvol Geskenke (translates Rooms Full of Gifts) had it's Gauteng debut  event in Irene, a few weeks back.    
They opened their doors, and no sooner than they did, were they overwhelmed with people.   I had made arrangements 
to go through and enjoy the sights and sounds, but also hoping to capture images of the detail, the vibe, the look and feel of this awesome event.  
Quieter is was, but the vibe was still very apparent.

Let's set the scene ... a gorgeous property with loads of texture (cement, stone, metal, glass), a wild indigenous garden, 
loads of handmade artefacts and other goodies on display throughout (indoor and outdoor), wonderful music, wine tasting, 
cupcakes,  coffee..... Okay - you get the picture?    

I have  always adored handmade items, crafts and things with an old world, vintage feel.  It appears that  I have 
quite a nostalgic side to me.    To top that I adore texture, pattern, colour .... Well needless to say I was in my element - everywhere
I looked there was something else to see, to touch, to enjoy .... oh and by the way, loads of really friendly people too!!!      

The vendors really excelled at creating and displaying their wares....    All in all it was a resoudning success leaving the local people wanting more.  

 I look forward to next year's event ..... In the meantime,  I will be blogging about some of the vendors that I interacted with ..... so watch this space!

Link to their facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&ref=mb#!/Kamersvol

as well as the link to their website :  http://www.kamersvol.com/

Article adapted from a post on {Gena D Photography} - click here

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