Velvet Vagabond

Velvet Vagabond Cabinet of curiosities, oddities & contraband treasures
Windhoek’s most wanted wanderer

A good dinner party leaves evidence.Crumbs on the linen.Lipstick on a wine glass.A candle burned lower than expected.And...
22/07/2026

A good dinner party leaves evidence.

Crumbs on the linen.
Lipstick on a wine glass.
A candle burned lower than expected.
And jewellery, absent-mindedly removed somewhere between dessert and one last story.

I've never trusted pieces that demand attention.
I much prefer those that become part of an evening so completely they're forgotten until morning.

15/07/2026

There are two kinds of people.
Those who empty their coat pockets at the end of the day…
… and those who discover little museums inside them months later

This week’s exhibition is now open.

There is always that quiet hour.The one between the day you've had and the evening you're about to share.The kettle begi...
09/07/2026

There is always that quiet hour.

The one between the day you've had and the evening you're about to share.

The kettle begins to sing. The candle is lit. The room is set. And before opening the door to anyone else, you return, if only for a few moments, to yourself.

The Immerse Mood Ritual was created for precisely this pause. A simple ritual of wash, lotion, body mist, tea and candlelight. Five intentional moments to slow down, set an intention, and step back into the world with renewed presence.

After all, the best hosts know that generosity begins long before the guests arrive.

Every collector has a line.These are mine.The pieces that travelled too far, witnessed too much, or simply refused to be...
23/06/2026

Every collector has a line.

These are mine.

The pieces that travelled too far, witnessed too much, or simply refused to be parted with.

You may visit them.

You may even fall in love with them.

But they are staying exactly where they are.

xx O

30/04/2026

These pieces will not go to just anyone. Not because we are precious about it - we are a shop, after all - but because some objects carry enough history that the least we can do is be thoughtful about where that history goes next.

Copper, steam, and stories from the road.This kettle has travelled a long journey to finally find its permanent stovetop...
29/04/2026

Copper, steam, and stories from the road.
This kettle has travelled a long journey to finally find its permanent stovetop.
The kettle is brewing. Will you stay for the story?

28/04/2026

This one has been with me for a little while now. Long enough for me to grow quietly attached. Long enough to wonder, more than once, whether I ought to simply keep it.

Trinkets with stories and a dial to the past.A brass elephant waits for the right person to answer.Can you hear the curi...
27/04/2026

Trinkets with stories and a dial to the past.
A brass elephant waits for the right person to answer.
Can you hear the curiosity calling?

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