Our Story
Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Renovation Madness
It all started with a little art and a lot of love. When our youngest daughter, Kristen, left to study art, I decided to revamp her room into a cozy little apartment, “The Art Inspired,” to support her with some pocket money—and to showcase her incredible art. It was a sweet plan, but it also sparked something even bigger.
Our two daughters, Chene and Kristen, had always been resourceful, selling their second-hand clothes from a wooden cabin in our garden. When our garden guy attendant needed a place to stay while on parole, that the cabin became his temporary home. Once he moved back to the township, we decided to turn that the space into something magical—the “Secret Garden” apartment was born.
Now, my husband is like my twin soul—always there to fully support me. We’re a great team; I come up with the wild ideas, and he turns them into reality. As he always says, "Happy wife, happy life." Together, we love creating special spaces where people can escape the hustle and bustle, and find a bit of peace, relaxation and maybe even a glimpse of our home’s love.
Our journey has far exceeded our expectations and we’re so grateful to have met so many wonderful people from all over the world. It’s a joy to share our home and let others write their own stories in the spaces we’ve created.