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A Guide to buying artificial plants online in South Africa

In this guide to buying artificial plants online, you'll learn that realism is paramount. You get to see and feel the brand’s quality before ordering your artificial plants online and having them delivered to your location. Artificial plants guarantee to brighten up and breathe life into any space, offering eco-friendly, longer-lasting alternatives to organic flora. If you’re ready to invest in artificial plants for your home, office, or r...

How To Clean Artificial Plants

Knowing how to clean artificial plants is essential for maintaining their vibrant appearance in any office environment. Swathes of greenery with splashes of stunning in-season flora are welcome sights...

Architects guide to vertical gardens

In this Architects guide to Vertical Gardens, we’ll provide all the information required by architects, interior designers, decorators, and DIY enthusiasts, on the design and installation of a Silk ...

In conversation with Albertina Nzuza

In conversation with Albertina Nzuza. Albertina Nzuza was born on the 2nd June 1968, in the Eastern Cape. Brought up by her mother and granny, who both taught her to run life’s race with passion...

Creative Ways of Decorating with Greenery at Home

Decorating with greenery has made huge waves in the home interior industry. Find yourself paging through an interior design magazine. You will see decorative greenery everywhere, from green fronds tra...

Sterling Silver Jewellery, made with Real Flowers

Silk by Design is pleased to present, the award-winning Shrieking Violet Jewellery Collection, to South Africa. Sterling Silver Jewellery made with Real Flowers, is an innovative concept that elegantl...

Artificial Plants – Turning brown thumbs green!!!

Did you know the benefits of artificial plants extend far beyond just aesthetics? I certainly didn’t, until I realized that even a cactus, a symbol of endurance, could die under my care. After my ...

Looking to relocate or know of someone who is?

Are you looking to relocate but worried about financial sustainability abroad? SilkSense has the perfect match for you. SilkSense offers an opportunity to buy a complete turn-key business package, ...

In conversation with Susan McNair – Founder of Silk By Design

1. Hi Sue, please tell me a little about yourself? I was born and raised in Durban and now live in Cowie’s Hill with my husband of 33 years. I have 2 adult sons, who I’m proud to say now work al...

Why you should consider using silk flowers for your wedding!

Ever considered silk flowers for your wedding? On the morning of my big day, I sat at the hairdresser getting my hair curled, when my mother had called me anxiously to let me know that all the flowe...