In the spirit of autumn and the transitional wines to fall in love with this season, I've partnered with Rust en Vrede - one of my favourite wine farms just outside of Stellenbosch (and clearly, also someone else's if you have a listen to this...
As the first whispers of winter begin to creep up on us and the days grow deliciously shorter, there’s a fleeting window to indulge in South Africa’s most vibrant culinary experiences before we retreat into our cozy homes to hibernate. Whether it’s...
Autumn in South Africa brings those dreamy kind of days – cool breezes, twirling leaves, golden hues and a relaxed rhythm that moves from slow brunches to bonfires at dusk. The secret to dressing well during these shifting April and May moments?...
Steenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s most iconic wine destinations - nestled in the heart of Constantia - just unveiled a bold new look for its flagship wines and I am so here for it! Of course, they also did it in style! Set against the...
In my recent podcast on 'Embracing the Journey of Slow Living,' I mention how we often use busyness as a form of self-sabotage - something that Brianna Wiest also speaks about in her book, The Mountain is You. If you're looking to do less...
The sun had just lit up the peak of the Stellenbosch Mountain in the distance and the air was crisp. It’s a different kind of crispness to what I’m used to in Pretoria and I couldn’t wait to go running along the Eerste Rivier and take it all in....
In February, the news broke that the Stellenbosch wine farm, Spier’s Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan has been named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the Master Winemaker 100 awards in Paris. Not too long after, I sat down with him in the property’s...
The recent Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), which ran from 25 to 29 March, saw a group of South African designers taking centre stage, delivering an impressive showcase of design and fashion at the globally renowned event. Joining 20 leading African...
A week before her wedding, former Miss South Africa, Natasha Joubert (now Vermaak) glided into the Forever New store at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The occasion: The launch of a collaborative range with Forever New, aptly named In...
Pretoria was once again showing off with its glorious weather as we stepped into the flamboyant entryway of Modern Tailors Ambassador in Groenkloof. White and green checkered floors and a bright yellow canopy invited us to climb a set of wooden...