Interior decorating is largely down to personal taste, budget, and space. However, a few decorating ‘rules’ are good to keep in mind. These are nine you need to know: 1. Do the measurements It may seem like a no-brainer, but measuring your home before purchasing new furniture is a crucial first step to a successful design. Finding out later that your beautiful new couch is too big for your lounge is an expensive mistake to make. A good rule of thumb is to measure the desired item and mark the outline on the floor with masking tape. You’ll be able…
Indulging in more sugary treats than usual over the festive time is completely normal. However, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone’s health. If only the part of…
You are invited to the meal time of all meal times – brunch. Location: Cape Town’s – Atlantic Seaboard. Time – 11 o’clock! The Atlantic Seaboard stretches from the V&A Waterfront on the north shore of Table Mountain all the way down the west side of the Cape Peninsula to Hout Bay. It’s one of the most beautiful areas in the Cape without a doubt, as many locals can confirm. Whether it’s after a beautiful morning stroll along the Promenade for a warm, a comforting cup of coffee and your favourite mid morning meal or a scenic drive along the winding road leading to Hout Bay…
The New Year means looking back at last year’s best memories. Birthdays bashes, festive feasts, and even the smaller gatherings like family movies nights or intimate dinner parties…
Last year was filled with great reads to add to your book list, but in case you missed it, here’s a round up of some of our favourites: Psychological drama ‘Daisy Darker’ by Alice Feeney Daisy’s not sure what to expect from the family reunion at her grandmother’s isolated house on a private island. Not only will her divorced parents be there, but her two older sisters, who she hasn’t always had the best relationship with. And Daisy is right to be wary. Instead of celebrating an 80th birthday with cake and presents, the guests have eight hours to try…
After a long day’s work, scoping the pantry and fridge for an inkling of what to make for supper is the last thing I actually want to do.…
BBC Lifestyle will premiere the fourth season of South Africa’s reality baking series, “The Great South African Bake Off”, a show that features amateur bakers competing for the title of South Africa’s best baker. Casting for Season 4 is now open and the search for 12 of the country’s best amateur bakers has begun. If you are not familiar with the show, here’s a quick rundown: Twelve amateur bakers are selected from across the country to participate in the reality competition series. The bakers compete in weekly competitions for eight weeks until one is crowned “South Africa’s Best Amateur Baker.”…
While we are all eager to welcome the new year and write up our 2023 resolutions, remember that resolutions should be made to expand our world, not shrink our…
For South African consumers and businesses, fairness is the name of the game. Fairtrade Africa’s #BeFairRightNow campaign runs until the 6th of January 2023 and it has an important message for Mzansi: now now just doesn’t cut it when it comes to fairness. In terms of fair wages, worker dignity and environmental sustainability, right now is the name of the game. And it’s never been easier for consumers to choose fairness or for businesses to partner with Fairtrade Africa. Thapelo Mokoena, esteemed actor and wine producer recently added his voice to the campaign – encouraging South Africans to take the…
Pan-fried chicken breasts with avo, grapefruit and spring onion salad Chicken and salad is always a perfect lunch idea! TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 2 – 4 …