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Farm to Table – A long table dining experience

Farm to Table – A long table dining experience

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jun 12, 2023

If you’re a foodie and a fan of the finer things in life, then you’d be happy to know that Campagne Living and the talented chefs from TOAST Fine Food are bringing the Cape to Pretoria in the best way possible this June. In fact, this farm to Table experience is what...

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Motherhood is special. What a privilege to have be Motherhood is special. What a privilege to have been given the opportunity to teach two little humans the importance of kindness and compassion in a world where things move so fast. 

On the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog, I recently shared a post about raising gentle humans and how important the soft skills of noticing are. I also share some tips on how we as parents (and mothers) can teach our children these valuable life skills, encouraging them to be kind in a world that's often not. 

Here's the link if you'd like to have a read: 

https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/raising-gentle-humans-teaching-kids-compassion-kindness-and-sensitivity/ 

#kindness #compassion #kids #mothersday
Following its successful debut, the Design Showcas Following its successful debut, the Design Showcase – presented in collaboration with @designweeksouthafrica and RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026 ( @latitudes.online ) – returns for a second edition, bringing together over 25 African brands in a curated celebration of contemporary design.

Taking place from 22 – 24 May 2026 at the enchanting Shepstone Gardens, the showcase invites visitors to explore a series of beautifully considered design spaces – each offering a unique perspective on craftsmanship, creativity and culture across the continent.

Read more on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog: https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/event/design-showcase-a-celebration-of-african-design-at-rmb-latitudes-art-fair-2026/

#art #design #southafrica #rmblatitudes2026
I recently had a lovely chat with @neethlingshof ' I recently had a lovely chat with @neethlingshof 's winemaker, @mikaengelbrecht , specifically around their Short Story wine collection. Learn more on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast, available on YouTube, Spotify and all other major podcasting platforms: 

https://youtu.be/nLNvmMmPWrU?si=402_sD2rU09J-NMj

A HUGE thank you to @alpineattitude  for offering us a space where we could shoot this episode while Mika was visiting in Pretoria. What a lovely place!

P.S. There might be an exciting competition coming up, so stay tuned... Hint, hint. Also, Neethlingshof has just released their First Flower Chenin Blanc - an ode to Maria Magdalena Marais, the first woman to lead Neethlingshof. Quite a special bottle of wine for Mother's Day, wouldn't you think? 

#winemaking #winestories #winepodcast
I asked ChatGPT to create a Met Gala look for me, I asked ChatGPT to create a Met Gala look for me, inspired by @zimmermann - one of my favourites when it comes to fashion. (I did jump on the bandwagon, yes...)

What do you think? I quite like it, tbh. 

#aifashion #metgala #justforfun❤️
Always good to be back at @sabisabi_collection 's Always good to be back at @sabisabi_collection 's @theclaremontboutiquehotel 

How stunning is this property? An incredible home away from home if you're ever visiting Cape Town. 

#boutiquehotel #CapeTownLuxury #capetownhotels
I bumped into a friend at the @pretoriaboeremark t I bumped into a friend at the @pretoriaboeremark the other day and she said she'd listened to my podcast episode called 'A Different Lens on Fashion Trends' and that she'd found it rather inspirational. She then showed me the stunning olive green coat she bought and I was so chuffed that the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast served as inspiration for her intentional purchase! 

The clutch bag in this picture was my mother's aunt's and I use it SO often. In fact, you might have seen it in many other posts before. It just goes to show that when you take the time to consider what you've got in your wardrobe already and when you play around with colours and textures, chances are that you can create a whole bunch of new outfits from it without having to buy new fashion pieces. Plus, accessories like a classic clutch go a long way! 

Want to look at your wardrobe from another angle? Listen to the podcast here: 

https://youtu.be/vAXSYe54fP4?si=XdzsOElgYEwgTNqh

#wardrobeinspo #fashionpodcast
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