The famous wedding rhyme dates back from the Old English rhyme, “Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe.” These objects were considered necessary for brides to incorporate into their wedding dresses or carry with them on their wedding day, with the belief that they would bring good and happy marriages. This…
Stretch marks are set-in streaks that show up on your stomach, breasts, hips, butt, and thighs. These long, thin, rippled marks are also called striae. If you have stretch marks, you probably wish they’d go away. They aren’t harmful to your health, but they are not great to look at, either. And even though they’ll never really…
November is a month that starts to remind us that we are heading towards summer, but that doesn’t include those hot and sticky humid days…yet! The longer days and shorter nights kick in, gearing us up for the holidays. This season also encourages more time to be spent outdoors, planning our holidays or taking time…
A water feature makes a beautiful, multipurpose addition to the garden. Placed in a visible location, its soothing sounds imbue a sense of peace and tranquility. Creating a sanctuary and sense of serenity at home is more important – especially after what our resilient Province has gone through these past two years! The team that looks after the…
Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? And with that being said, it’s time to start planning that all important year end function. This is probably an event that your staff look forward to all year. It’s a time to show your appreciation to your staff for all the hard work they have…
We’ve all have those festive horror stories – the dry turkey, the flopped pudding or the arrival of far more guests than you had planned, which includes that long lost great uncle who you’ve been avoiding for most of the year! Because Christmas in South Africa usually means cooking up a storm in a hot…
“I believe in organic ingredients, as well as using the best local produce”. This is the basis of Chef Lebo’s culinary creations, as well as crediting her parents who encouraged her passion and inspiration for perfection in the hospitality industry as they made every meal time interesting and exciting. Lebo hails from Cape Town, but…