Happy 2013, y’all. I took a 2 week break with limited access to civilisation and technology and I must say, I feel rested and re-energised for the first time in a very long time. 2012 was a crazy year for me. I put on my big-girl panties and did things like buy a home, move to a new city and start an exciting new job. All good things, but I’m looking forward to less change in 2013. Here’s to stability, health, happiness and good gin.
![Releasing wishes for 2013 into the sky on the last day of work](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3707-1024x1024.jpg)
Releasing wishes for 2013 into the sky on the last day of work
![Sushi at the new Food Lovers Market on St. George's Mall, Cape Town](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3710-1024x1024.jpg)
Sushi at the new Food Lovers Market on St. George’s Mall, Cape Town
![My new obsession, Ginger Gorilla Perfume stick from Lush - all natural!](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3712-1024x1024.jpg)
My new obsession, Ginger Gorilla Perfume stick from Lush – all natural!
![Wishing that one of these Missibaba handbags would miraculously find its way onto my arm. Sigh.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3716-1024x1024.jpg)
Wishing that one of these Missibaba handbags would miraculously find its way onto my arm. Sigh.
![Scheckter's Organic Energy. It's a game-changer. And great with vodka.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3738-1024x1024.jpg)
Scheckter’s Organic Energy. It’s a game-changer. And great with vodka.
![My washi tape Christmas](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3739-1024x1024.jpg)
My washi tape Christmas and wrapping from Typo
![Deluxe Coffee, Roodehek Street. It'll change your life.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3749-1024x1024.jpg)
Deluxe Coffee, Roodehek Street. It’ll change your life.
![Funny vandalism at Clarke's. Best breakfast in Cape Town.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3765-1024x1024.jpg)
Funny vandalism at Clarke’s. Best breakfast in Cape Town.
![From Paternoster with love](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3781-1024x1024.jpg)
From Paternoster with love
![The view from our guest-house, Die Hoekie.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3784-1024x1024.jpg)
The view from our guest-house, Die Hoekie.
![Essentials](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3790-1024x1024.jpg)
Essentials
![A message for my lover](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3824-1024x1024.jpg)
A message for my lover
![Christmas Eve at Die Strand Loper in Langebaan](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3845-1024x1024.jpg)
Christmas Eve at Die Strand Loper in Langebaan
![Beach bread baked fresh on the rocks](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3850-1024x1024.jpg)
Beach bread baked fresh on the rocks
![The sun going down on a 10 course menu!](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3856-1024x1024.jpg)
The sun going down on a 10 course menu!
![Oep Ve Koep, Paternoster's quaint little winkel](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3887-1024x1024.jpg)
Oep Ve Koep, Paternoster’s quaint little winkel
![Christmas lunch with The Mommy](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3891-1024x1024.jpg)
Christmas lunch with The Mommy
![Craft beer tasting in Darling](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3904-1024x1024.jpg)
Craft beer tasting in Darling
![Our Hobbit B&B](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3914-1024x1024.jpg)
Our Hobbit B&B
![Darling, straight out of an episode of the Walking Dead](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3919.jpg)
Darling, straight out of an episode of the Walking Dead
![The back of a vintage cigarette tin, found in the Darling Museum](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3921-1024x1024.jpg)
The back of a vintage cigarette tin, found in the Darling Museum
![Aviv's Wakaberry creation, which he described as 'Unicorn Vomit'](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3933-1024x1024.jpg)
Aviv’s Wakaberry creation, which he described as ‘Unicorn Vomit’
![Little Karoo view](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3942-1024x1024.jpg)
Little Karoo view
![Flora of the Little Karoo](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3954.jpg)
Flora of the Little Karoo
![Kitten cuddles with Michael](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3966.jpg)
Kitten cuddles with Michael
![The setting for our New Year's Eve bash. Not cuck.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3991.jpg)
The setting for our New Year’s Eve bash. Not cuck.
![Creepy body part gummy sweets](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-3997-1024x1024.jpg)
Creepy body part gummy sweets
![Ronnie's Sex Shop, Route 62](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4030-1024x1024.jpg)
Ronnie’s Sex Shop, Route 62
![The view from Shimmy beach bar at the V&A Waterfront](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4045-1024x1024.jpg)
The view from Shimmy beach bar at the V&A Waterfront
![My gorgeous ASOS squirrel shirt from Amanda](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4059.jpg)
My gorgeous ASOS squirrel shirt from Amanda
![Fresh King Proteas from the Adderley Street flower sellers](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4060-1024x1024.jpg)
Fresh King Proteas from the Adderley Street flower sellers
![Fresh fish and chips and a Stoney from Kalky's in Kalk Bay. What dreams are made of.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4062-1024x1024.jpg)
Fresh fish and chips and a Stoney from Kalky’s in Kalk Bay. What dreams are made of.
![Love this shelf I spotted at a little boutique in Kalk Bay](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4064-1024x1024.jpg)
Love this shelf I spotted at a little boutique in Kalk Bay
![Guerilla mosiac](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4070-1024x1024.jpg)
![Sergio and his stag skull at O.Live on Kloof Street](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4073-1024x1024.jpg)
Sergio and his stag skull at O.Live on Kloof Street
![Sunrise in the City Bowl](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4078-1024x1024.jpg)
Sunrise in the City Bowl
![Woolies and Luke Dale Roberts collaborate to bring you pure awesomeness](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4090-1024x1024.jpg)
Woolies and Luke Dale Roberts collaborate to bring you pure awesomeness
![Matt's new bookshelf. One day when I'm big I want it.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4092-1024x1024.jpg)
Matt’s new bookshelf. One day when I’m big I want it.
![Julia's last day o' holiday elotes. Oh. My. God.](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4109.jpg)
Julia’s last day o’ holiday elotes. Oh. My. God.
![My homemade Meowy Christmas card from Nat](http://www.brandslut.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-4115-1024x1024.jpg)
My homemade Meowy Christmas card from Nat
brandslut xoxo
hasmita
amazing photos! looks like u had a fab hol 😉
brandslut
hasmitaThanks Hasmita, I sure did! And I hope yours was fab too 🙂
Natalie
Such stunning pictures. Looks like you had a really great holiday! I want to run away and make it my life.
brandslut
NatalieThanks so much Natalie. I really did! Amazing how much we’ve got to explore on our doorstep, and at a fraction of the price of an overseas trip. And, ditto 🙂