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  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and…

  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy…

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not…

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  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I…

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  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,…

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  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary…

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  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a…

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm…

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  • 50th Birthday Lunch

    Another event we enjoyed putting together, client likes music so we went with a Black and White colour theme with a touch of Vintage. We brought in some vintage music pieces to enhance the theme. Love it when it all comes together and High 5 to my team for helping with the execution. TS!!

  • Weekend Party Decor – 50th Dinner

    On Saturday I had the privilege of putting together decor elements for a 50th Dinner Party. My clients brief was ‘elegant, classy and beautiful’ without breaking the bank. We went with a clean, classy, simple yet elegant look. Flowers of choice were Roses and Orchards, colour scheme was Gold and Cream. Venue: Bryanston Country Club…

  • Bohemian Garden Party Decor

    Had so much fun putting together the decor for a Garden Party, I definitely missed the creative aspect of event design. The bike and the Vintage mini car were amongst my favorite decor items. TS!

  • One & Only Le Saint Géran Hotel (Mauritius) – A splendid way to end the Year

    Coconut palm trees, Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, Immaculate gardens, Coral-sand beach, One & Only Le Saint Géran Hotel is truly an Island Paradise. The hotel is nestled on its own secluded peninsula at the Northern tip of Mauritius, one hour from the airport and 40 minutes from the capital Port Louis.   Accommodation…

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  • Sho’t Left Weekend in the Berg – Champagne Sports Resort

    A friend of mine was hosting Umsebenzi(a thanks giving lunch) at her parents home in Phuthaditjhaba(Qwa-Qwa) and gave us this fantastic idea to take a Sho’t Left (a term used for a exploring South Africa and rediscovering the riches that our beautiful country has to offer –  http://shotleft.co.za/) Two words sum up our Sho’t Left…

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  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and…

  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy…

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not…

    ,

  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I…

    , ,

  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,…

    ,

  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary…

    ,

  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a…

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm…

    ,

  • 50th Birthday Lunch

    Another event we enjoyed putting together, client likes music so we went with a Black and White colour theme with a touch of Vintage. We brought in some vintage music pieces to enhance the theme. Love it when it all comes together and High 5 to my team for helping with the execution. TS!!

  • Weekend Party Decor – 50th Dinner

    On Saturday I had the privilege of putting together decor elements for a 50th Dinner Party. My clients brief was ‘elegant, classy and beautiful’ without breaking the bank. We went with a clean, classy, simple yet elegant look. Flowers of choice were Roses and Orchards, colour scheme was Gold and Cream. Venue: Bryanston Country Club…

  • Bohemian Garden Party Decor

    Had so much fun putting together the decor for a Garden Party, I definitely missed the creative aspect of event design. The bike and the Vintage mini car were amongst my favorite decor items. TS!

  • One & Only Le Saint Géran Hotel (Mauritius) – A splendid way to end the Year

    Coconut palm trees, Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, Immaculate gardens, Coral-sand beach, One & Only Le Saint Géran Hotel is truly an Island Paradise. The hotel is nestled on its own secluded peninsula at the Northern tip of Mauritius, one hour from the airport and 40 minutes from the capital Port Louis.   Accommodation…

    ,

  • Sho’t Left Weekend in the Berg – Champagne Sports Resort

    A friend of mine was hosting Umsebenzi(a thanks giving lunch) at her parents home in Phuthaditjhaba(Qwa-Qwa) and gave us this fantastic idea to take a Sho’t Left (a term used for a exploring South Africa and rediscovering the riches that our beautiful country has to offer –  http://shotleft.co.za/) Two words sum up our Sho’t Left…

    ,

  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and

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  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy

    Read more

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not

    Read more

  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I

    Read more

  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,

    Read more

  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary

    Read more

  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a

    Read more

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm

    Read more

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