Nature has a way to instantly lift my mood. Even just a stroll through the garden is often the perfect quick break from work. Having grown up in the Free State with its wide, open spaces and ample outdoor places to explore, the city sometimes feels a bit limited when...
What is Slow Living?
When I tell people about the Slow Living inspirational talk I do, the first question I usually get asked is: “What is slow living?” So, I thought I’d pen the meaning and some benefits of slow living down, as it is through these two small words that I believe we can...
WIN a Clicks Summer Beauty Box worth R3000
Has the Festive Season broken your budget? Perhaps too much sun also resulted in your hair and skin needing some tender love and care? Get ready to glow up (again) and continue to look fresh and radiant well into the new year. In collaboration with Clicks, Suitcase...
10 Best Ways to Plan Your Months in the Year Ahead
When it comes to planning for the year ahead, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed with everything that needs to fall into place come January. In our case, our daughter is starting Grade 1, Suitcase & Chardonnay has some significant milestones to reach in 2025, Wikus'...
Gifting Yourself: Why slower moments are the best present this Festive Season
When it comes to this time of the year, it’s natural to feel exhausted. Whether the year was filled with excitement or with personal battles, it’s time to wind down. For me, that’s what the holiday season is all about. It gives you the opportunity to pause and...
4 Jacaranda Running Routes in Pretoria
I’ve put together three Jacaranda running routes for you to try out in Pretoria’s beautiful Old East before the purple season is over.
Reading Paperbacks Might Just Be The Healthier Choice
In the fast-paced digital age, where screens are an integral part of daily life, reading a physical book, magazine or newspaper might seem like a thing of the past. I am, however, still old-school and I absolutely love the smell of a freshly printed magazine, or a...
A Gift Guide for Slow Living
If you’re looking for a special gift to share with someone who are keen on slow living, this gift guide should serve as a handy help.
Enamel just wants to make people smile
Professor Howard Gluckman and Dr Mark Bowes’ Enamel Dental Clinic is everything but ordinary, ensuring an experience beyond anyone’s expectations.
Two easy fitness routines for the holiday season
Staying in shape while on holiday is never easy. Here are two fitness routines that might come in handy over the festive season.