ingridalice, Author at Big City Life Magazine

By ingridalice

CitySleeps,Decorating,DesignTrail

Jozi Guide To Your Renovation Team

So here is my secret team of special-agent, operational design, super-hero, makeover dudes who are trust worthy, affordable and freegen amazing!! First up… You need a reliable builder, and to that end, Philbert is your man. When working with local contractors, I never negotiate. I always get a price upfront, and then we all stick […]

January 21, 2017
Home Renovation, interiors, makever, renovation

By ingridalice

Interiors,PhoneBook

Beach Cottage Life 1.0

So I just had my ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ moment. I threw years of caution to the wind and bought a beach cottage. One that requires just a little renovation… ok a lot of renovation, but that’s the fun part right? Let me fill you in on the missing pieces to this crazy puzzle. I […]

August 02, 2016
beach cottage, cape town, Home Renovation, renovation

By ingridalice

Decorating,DesignTrail

Get The Look… Custom Wall Paper

Hi BigCityDwellers! Sooooo. I have been receiving loads of requests as to how to achieve this gorgeous look posted on our Facebook page. Here are my design how-to’s to get this look! Option 1 You can call my amazing wall paper installer, Grant on 08 2320 8018 from Wall To Wallpaper, or email on sales@wall2wallpaper.co.za. Grant will print and […]

July 25, 2016
wall art, wall paper, walls

By ingridalice

CityLife

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BigCityLife is South Africa’s premier independent online design, fashion & lifestyle magazine – your daily guide to living an urban cool, design filled, fashion forward & delicious BigCityLife. This is is your definitive daily guide to living an urban cool, design filled, fashion forward & story driven life. We believe that engaging stories are what […]

September 01, 2015
city life, submissions

By ingridalice

CityGuide,Eat

How to make a red velvet cupcake

What happens when you answer a phone on an ordinary Tuesday night. Karen: “Ings I bought us tickets” Me: “Cool, what we doing” Karen: “We baking cupcakes” Me: “We doing what???” Karen: “Baking cupcakes” Me: “Did you say we are buying cupcakes? My line seems faulty – I thought you said bake” Karen: “BAKE! WE […]

August 01, 2015
artizan, baking, cooking school, cupcakes, jozi

By ingridalice

Decorating,DesignTrail

Hoi P’loy

Perfect for creative lighting clusters above your dinner table! Hoi P’loy, a vintage revival brand started in 2012 by Ploy Phiromnam and Guy van der Walt in Woodstock, Cape Town. “We’re filling a gap in South African decor this season by introducing a range of retro inspired lighting products that appeal to a contemporary decor aesthetic.” […]