by Nell van der Loo | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is a quiet rhythm to my days at Lekker Plekkie. Some mornings begin with coffee on the stoep, paintbrushes laid out beside me, paper waiting. The garden is awake before I am – birds moving between trees, light shifting gently across the table. This is where my...
by Nell van der Loo | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Bumblebee: A Story of Resilience and Love There is an old saying that, according to the laws of physics, the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly. Its body is too heavy, its wings too small – yet, unaware of this supposed limitation, the bumblebee takes flight...
by Nell van der Loo | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Labyrinth at Lekker Plekkie Some dreams come to us in whispers – soft, persistent, and unwavering. Mine was like that. I didn’t write it down, didn’t place it on a vision board, and didn’t follow a structured goal-setting system. Yet, deep within me, I knew: one...
by Nell van der Loo | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Pies Pay the Rent Growing up in Roodepoort, Gauteng, my childhood smelled like warm bread and sweet pastries. My father owned Tulip Confectionery, a cozy bakery that was more than just a shop—it was a part of the community. From the moment I could reach the...
