Maker retail & design

Maker retail & design Maker furniture & interior shop in Stanford, Overberg, offering a range of design services.

16/09/2026

This striking stylised protea and local flora backdrop, designed in house, sets the tone for the big window display. It brings vibrancy and expression to our luscious mid century modern window and pairs perfectly with the current festivities happening in Stanford: Stanford in Bloom.

You can order the backdrop on our website to be printed on bull denim or poplin and we can mount it for you - what a stunning feature for the home.

If the scale of this is a bit too much, we've sized the design down to cushion covers too, so you can have this artwork in your home in an easier way.

Our MCM window is filled with colours of the tropics (turquoise, jade, coral, moss green, indigo) and these go so well with the rich caramels typical of MCM wooden furniture. The fabric patterns we've chosen also liven the scene and are nostalgic of the mid century era but can work in a modern home today too.

Have a look on the website or come visit us and see for yourself and attend the Chelsea exhibit and the rest of the flower show while you're here - happening until 27 September.

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

The Stanford in Bloom flower festival is in full swing and it looks gorgeous! Queen Victoria Street looks so charming wi...
15/09/2026

The Stanford in Bloom flower festival is in full swing and it looks gorgeous! Queen Victoria Street looks so charming with all the flower displays and floral creations.

We've been so caught up in preparation and then taken aback by the huge turn out so far that we nearly forgot to let everyone know that for the time during the flower festival (12-27 September), the shop will be open every day.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

13/09/2026

The latest blog post on THE EDIT (maker website) is about the thoughts behind this year's large spring window. It explains the history of mid century modern and its use in warmer climates as the springing point for the stylised protea backdrop - our distinct decor for this period during the Stanford in Bloom flower festival.

Link in bio and below:

https://makermakes.co.za/the-edit/a-luscious-local-mid-century-modern-window/

Ooooweee! We're ready for Stanford in Bloom which begins tomorrow. Our window is styled as a warm climate mid century mo...
11/09/2026

Ooooweee! We're ready for Stanford in Bloom which begins tomorrow. Our window is styled as a warm climate mid century modern interior and garden party with a great big stylised protea printed illustration as the backdrop. All bright, rich colours and an array of wonderful MCM products alongside items that fit comfortably in this setting.

The colours range from aquamarine to coral to orange to turquoise and green and these pair well with the shades of brown typical to MCM and style beautifully with tropical foliage.

Among the vintage items we have Poole crockery, Arcoroc glassware, Danish glassware, Murano and carnival glass. In the newly made group is ceramics from Werner Krause in his distinct turquoise glaze, various cushion covers including pieces taken from the backdrop print (designed in house) and a selection of retro styled glassware. It's a treasure trove!

DO NOT MISS STANFORD IN BLOOM! It's going to be spectacular.

And of course, come and see us at maker.

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

08/09/2026

The printed backdrops for the windows arrived today and we could finally get the displays done, perfectly timed for Stanford in Bloom which is only four days away! Goodness how time flies!

This window is mostly mid century modern but with a luscious botanical spin on it - bright colours and stylised proteas as the backdrop. It looks too beautiful.

We've had smaller versions of this print done as scatter cushions too.

More photos of the windows will be posted and the website will be updated to reflect the current display stock.

See you soon!

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

05/09/2026

A quick zoom around the shop to show you how fresh and delightful it is in here with this floral feeling in every space - ready for Stanford in Bloom which starts one week from now! 12-27 September 2026. Don't miss it!

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

Yay! Spring is here and   is starting soon - eek! 🌸🌻🌷🌱 They say that winter is the busiest time of the year for a garden...
01/09/2026

Yay! Spring is here and is starting soon - eek! 🌸🌻🌷🌱 They say that winter is the busiest time of the year for a gardener but it's true of everyone that has been preparing for this big annual flower festival too!

Each year the village of Stanford hosts a flower festival called Stanford in Bloom and features the Chelsea gold winner exhibition by Leon Kluge at it's centre (brought to Stanford by Grootbos Private Nature Reserve ). The whole village erupts in flower displays, flower themed projects and a celebration of the special flora that surrounds this unique little place. The festival includes a market, talks, concerts, exhibits and of course the huge fynbos flower installation in the big hall.

Tickets for Stanford in Bloom can be bought via Webtickets
And the festival happens each day during 12-27 September 2026.

At maker we're already feeling this springtime floral fiesta and have curated a selection of products related to flowers and fynbos - available online and in store. Be sure to stop in when you come for the flower festival.

View the full selection on the stanford-in-bloom page on the maker website.

https://makermakes.co.za/stanford-in-bloom/

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

A very special collection of Gouda ceramic ware came into the shop today - a true collector's grouping. Gouda pottery is...
28/08/2026

A very special collection of Gouda ceramic ware came into the shop today - a true collector's grouping. Gouda pottery is hand painted ceramics from the Netherlands, made mostly in the early part of the 20th century. Each piece is signed by the artist and some have a very distinct, recognisable style.

Typically, Gouda has a gorgeous, rich green interior glaze and the rim is demarkated with a yellow scalloped edge. The illustrations are mostly outlined in a darker colour and in some cases are also etched into the surface of the ceramic.

Not only are these pieces beautiful but were made to be functional too so you'll find fantastic jugs with generous handles and spouts; sturdy, ample vases; candle holders; fruit bowls; serving dishes; etc - who says a functional home can't also be attractive.

For those that prefer to display their Gouda, this grouping are all similar in style and make a good curated selection. (Note: this collection can be sold as one group for a reduced price).

These pieces will be added to the website in the coming days but come and feast your eyes on these delightful, hand painted floral beauties - a very unusual 'bouquet' of flowers.

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

The shop is feeling very fresh and floral after the shop shift, in anticipation of   (12-27 September) - it seems that S...
27/08/2026

The shop is feeling very fresh and floral after the shop shift, in anticipation of (12-27 September) - it seems that Spring is already here!

In winter, the colours and textures in the shop tend to be muted and subdued so this moment in the year is always welcome and feels like an awakening.

We hope to definitely see you during the flower festival but maybe also before that too.

9 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Western Cape

www.makermakes.co.za

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Stanford

Opening Hours

Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday 09:00 - 14:00

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