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 Aahhh. Doesn't Spring smell wonderful? I love the fresh blossoms and the promise of new life that hangs on every branch, and peeps out of every flower bed. This season is ripe with bright promises, with my perennial favourite, blue-and-white, showing us just how classic style is done. There's a buzz in the Designers on Display team this month as our blog has really started taking off! We've gone treasure hunting in the prettiest nooks and crannies of the web, sharing our beautiful finds with you in the weeks ahead. What's more, some of our favourite contributors (including yours truly!) have taken the time to comment on their industries, and the trends they see becoming prominent this season. Head over to http://designersondisplay.blogspot.com to see what I'm talking about. You can follow the blog, or like us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with what we're chatting about. You're sure to find some inspiration just as we have, and at this rate, we'll all be making the world a prettier place in no time at all!
Be discovered ...
 With all this excitement, there's never been a better time to be listed on the Everything for the Home online directory of interior, outdoor and lifestyle specialists. Boasting over 1200 hits per month, Everything for the Home is certainly one of the most popular directories of its kind in South Africa. And we have some exciting developments happening that we're just about ready to unveil. You really want to be a part of this, and take advantage of all the web has to offer.
To find out more about what's on offer and how to be involved, take a peek here. Contact me to sign up.
Back this month by popular demand is our events calendar (below). Don't forget to let us know when your event is happening, and we'll be sure to add it to our blog, Facebook and Twitter.
Keep South Africa Beautiful!
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GAUTENG: The Pretoria Institute for Architecture 1st idea Conference: a celebration of local Designers in a broad range of Industries | idea2011.co.za |
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GAUTENG: The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association's 5th Annual Soweto Mushroom Festival | Local restaurants, pubs & clubs offering a host of specially created mushroom dishes | mushroominfo.co.za
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