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The vintager is a culmination of years living a lifestyle where the acquisition of vintage goods has Living consciously is never a fad but a necessity.

There is something special in finding a piece that was once loved and now finds a place in the
home of its new owner where it will once again
be treasured. Deconstructing the original function or finding
new uses for things is the mindset that ensures
that everything can be forever no matter the
state in which you find it. With our backgrounds in graphic design and education, we both look for

innovative ways to promote a sustainable lifestyle. Making the undesirable, desirable and producing a space that tempts the viewer to explore. There is perfection in imperfection. Find that unique piece at the vintager.

30/08/2026

Those who know her, want to be her, those who don’t know her, well now you do! ✨
Fathima from fathima | illustrator • designer is one of the best designers that I know.

She is a multidisciplinary designer that quietly crafts her skill while modestly sharing her process.
Not all designers work with such composure and mastery. Her organic naturalist style with her keen eye for detail, makes her one of the best in her field.

She is the type of person that is always game for an event, always says yes (JazakAllah!) and always offers her consideration towards your quest. And for this, and so much more, she is a business worth shouting about.

I think she is also fitting as tomorrow we see out Women’s Month, and we see it out with a dynamic & talented creative.

Thank you fathima | illustrator • designer for filling our socials with beauty and inspiration.

26/08/2026

Rare Bausch & Lomb ‘Jug Handle’ Microscope (c.1908)

This antique American-made Bausch & Lomb microscope is a rare collector’s piece, dating from before 1930. It features a built-in carrying handle (the ‘jug handle’) and is in good working order, though the original clamps are missing.

Case is included, but without a key.

Bausch & Lomb did not list metallurgical microscopes in their catalogues until around 1911; by 1922, several models were available, including this portable BHM. Unlike standard microscopes of the era (which focused by moving the optical tube), the BHM keeps the stage fixed and moves the tube – a design that made it easier to accommodate the vertical illuminator.
Info from B&L historical website.

22/08/2026

Today’s story is a mixed bag of wood!

Who doesn’t love a well crafted wooed item. Forged by craftsman in fabulous wood.

Natural aesthetic homes require these unique items that add character.

09/08/2026

On the 9th of August 1956, Rahima Moosa, Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, and Sophia Theresa Williams de Bruyn, led the women’s anti-pass march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

It was one of the largest demonstrations staged in South African history. Holding thousands of petitions in one hand, they handed over the petitions to Prime Minister Strijdom.

These are the women you need to surround yourself with. The ones who lift others up, the ones that show up when you need them and the ones that are fierce about equality.

We celebrate all brave women.
We celebrate our history.

Reference: https://sahistory.org.za/article/1956-womens-march-pretoria

07/08/2026

Those who know
Chase the rare
The special
Those who do
Are vintage hunters
And curators of their style

Orange label, high waist 70’s classics
Style 527: Indicates Levi’s low-boot cut jeans, a classic slim fit through the thigh with a slight flare at the leg opening.

Code 0916: Refers to the specific fabric and wash/finish combination used during production.

Era: Patches styled this way with numeric dash codes commonly point to vintage production from the 1970s through the 1980s.

Size: 28
Length: 34

29/07/2026

Take care of your vintage

Poor boy
Harris Tweed

There was a little kink on the sides. So some steam from the iron and I placed it on my hat stretcher just to make sure the kink does not return.

I’ve pulled it down then will change it to another hat mould to then return it to its poor bit shape.

I just love tweed and of course Nippon. So this one is a treasure worth taking care of.

✨ not for sale ✨

26/07/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve done a post!

So I missed this one and only when chatting with Adheema did I realise she was talking about another, new business, Moon Chocolates

So I need you all to go and follow and support.

Why you ask?
Well we all are chocolate lovers and the scary fact that a couple of brands are replacing real chocolate with lab made chocolate is so scary.
Moon Chocolates the chocolate is real - just like you and me! Good healthy treat and especially for women!
Please go and read her posts, and the benefits of the ingredients in the chocolate.

I’m going to be including one into my girlie gifting because it has all the right ingredients.

📸. All images stolen from Moon Chocolates

12/07/2026

This is a vintage Cram’s Universal Terrestrial Globe produced by The George F. Cram Co. in Indianapolis, Indiana. The globe has a natural scale of 1:71,700,000, meaning one inch on the map represents 1,132 statute miles. This globe likely dates to the 1930s or 1940s, a period noted for rapid border changes in Europe and Asia. Cram’s globes from this era often featured cardboard and are known for their historical reference & detail.

So excited to have it in my possession, my precious! Building up my collection of historical Palestine reference and loving finding new pieces that reference history.

Happy Sunday!

03/07/2026

Saturday’s haul.

The July is on, Durban is buzzing & we are all set for morning visitors!

26/06/2026

Some texture for the stand tomorrow.

Happy winter holiday season!

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Hillcrest

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