JHB West - Sept 2020

JOBURG WEST 

Cheers! We’re 

sipping on these 

crushed grapes 

Pretty in pink 

table decor 

HELLO 

SPRING 

AGE- 

PROOF 

YOUR SKIN 

Keke 

Moeca 

Unleashing her 

(many) creative 

sides 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

September 2020

CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

05 Words, wheels, and edge-of-your-sofa thrillers 

06 Nothing but time ... to read and drink wine 

WISH LIST 

08 Welcome Spring with these bright and cheerful must-haves 

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PEOPLE 

10 A creative at heart, Keke Moeca chats 

about her love for all things leather and DIY projects 

12 Terrence and Chené Calitz are very much like their clothing brand 

… unpretentious, easy-going and tastefully rebellious 

THIS MONTH WE’RE ... 

14 Helping those who’ve been retrenched • working towards ageing 

beautifully • taking our collagen daily • and celebrating Heritage Day 

with fine wine and a braai 

FOOD 

24 Fill up a jar with scrummy ingredients and tuck in 

DECOR & GARDENING 

26 Spring is the perfect time for shades of a pink tablescape 

28 The weather’s warm and the flowers are blooming 

TRAVEL 

32 A fusion of sun, sea and sand, with lashings 

of luxury and touches of seaside chic at The Bungalow 

WIN 

11 Win a gorgeous leather toiletry bag from Rustic City 

34 Win a hamper of exceptional Nuxe Bio Organic goodies 

SEPTEMBER 2020 

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A hot date! 

Words, wheels, and edge-of-your-sofa thrillers 

Words ... 

If ever you needed a nudge to pick up a book, now is the time. Be part of 

the latest book launches, author Q&As and more, that are happening via 

Zoom by checking Exclusive Books’ Facebook page. It is free of charge; all 

you need to do is register for the webinar! 

While on the topic of books, don’t miss this year’s South African Book 

Fair virtual event. A mix of poetry sessions, author-led panel discussions, 

SMME skills development workshops, kids-related programmes such as 

online storytelling, and puppet and theatre shows will form part of the 

fair. Pencil the 11th to 13th in your diary. For the full programme and 

tickets, visit www.southafricanbookfair.co.za 

Are you a budding young author looking for a challenge? Enter this year’s 

Word Warrior competition and you could walk away with R1 000 cash and 

books to the value of R5 000 for your school. If you’re nine to 16-years-old, 

you can enter by writing dialogue for a play or a movie about the foxy 

detective Inkomba. Details: 087-237-7781 or visit www.read.org.za 

Wheels ... 

So you think driving on our highways, byways 

and dodging potholes make you a good 

driver, right? Well, even the most seasoned 

driver can benefit from an advanced driving 

course. Spending time with a professional 

driving instructor will help you gain insights 

into defensive driving, road safety, hijacking 

defence, as well as teach you how to get the 

best performance from your car – safely. 

Speed on over to Google, search for one of 

these great training schools and learn how 

to really drive. adrenalindrivingacademy. 

co.za; amgdrivingacademy.co.za; 

bmwdrivingexperience.co.za; ford.co.za; 

toyota.co.za; vw.co.za and landrover.co.za. 

Vroom vroom. 

And a thrill a minute 

We’re on the edge of our seats with this 

must-watch series on Showmax. Oscar 

nominees Jude Law and Naomie Harris star in 

The Third Day, a six-part psychological thriller 

set on an alluring and mysterious island. This 

delightfully dark show is divided into two 

parts. In ‘Summer’ a man visits a creepy island 

off the British coast and discovers a group of 

inhabitants intent on preserving their home at 

any cost. In the second half, ‘Winter,’ a strongwilled 

outsider comes to the island seeking 

answers, but instead causes a battle to decide 

its fate. • Then we’ve got a gripping sci-fi drama 

on Netflix. As American astronaut Emma Green 

(Hilary Swank) prepares to lead an international 

crew on the first mission to Mars, she must 

reconcile herself to her decision to leave behind 

her husband and teenage daughter when they 

need her the most. As the crew’s journey into 

space intensifies, their personal dynamics and 

the effects of being away from their loved ones 

back on Earth become increasingly complex. 

Away shows that sometimes, to reach for the 

stars, we must leave home behind. 

Away 


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Book club 

Nothing but time ... to read and drink wine 

There’s no doubt that when it comes to her novels, Karin Slaughter 

has a sick and twisted mind. Quite possible our favourite thriller writer 

ever! In The Silent Wife, we jump from present day Atlanta, Georgia, 

where medical examiner Sara Linton and Will Trent – GBI investigator 

and Sara’s boyfriend – are investigating the brutal murder of a young 

girl. The investigation takes a wild and unexpected turn, and readers are 

taken back a decade to Grant Country, and a case being investigated 

by Jeffrey Tolliver –Sara’s husband ... and jumps back and forth between 

the cases and the two decades. Just JOY for those who started the 

Grant Country books from the beginning, with Blindsighted. Wicked 

twists, as there should be, a little love story to keep things sweet, a 

thriller we could. not. put. down. HarperCollinsPublishers. • It’s been a 

good month for tense reads. Massively edge-of-your-seat, beautifully 

written and also with a great big unexpected twist, Sarah Vaughan’s 

Little Disasters looks at issues of mothers not coping, friends and trust 

issues, families keeping secrets. Very believable, with characters you 

just ache for. Simon and Schuster • Lesley Pearce. Perfect for an easy, 

weekend read. She’s just released a new thriller titled Liar, revolving 

around a young woman who is desperate to be a reporter (the closest 

she’s come is selling advertising in the local paper!). When she discovers 

the body of a murder victim near her home, and hears the lies the 

police and reporters are spreading, she convinces the local paper’s 

editor to let her tell the true story. And when another body is found, 

she thinks she may be the one to solve the mystery and stop more 

murders. Michael Joseph • Staying with thrillers – that November 2019 

tour! Siya Kolisi – Against All Odds by Jeremy Daniel tells the story of 

the boy from the Zwide township who beat the odds and followed his 

passion from the African Bombers Club to his appointment as first black 

Springbok captain. Thrilling indeed. Jonathan Ball Publishers.

When a missing girl returns two years to the day after she 

disappeared, with no memory of where she’d been or what 

happened to her, her best friends are delighted. But the 

excitement doesn’t last ... this girl is more like a stranger. Who 

– or what – is she? Rachel Harrison combines thriller and 

horror in The Return. Hodder and Stoughton • An office fire. 

The death of an advertising agency CEO. And three women, 

each with a reason for wanting revenge. Start Three 

Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks early on a Saturday morning 

and set aside the entire weekend ... full of twists and 

turns, you won’t put it down. Century • The story’s 

nothing new ... but that doesn’t make it any less 

enjoyable. An intern appears to be determined to 

undermine and sabotage her magazine editor boss. 

In Precious You, a terrific debut novel psychological 

thriller, Helen Monks Takhar tackles the Generation 

X vs Millennials issues in the workplace, along 

with ageing, feminism, and toxic obsessions. 

Exceptional. HQ • Another psychological thriller 

set in the glamorous world of a glossy magazine, 

The New Girl is a freelance journalist who fills in for 

the fashion editor who’s going on maternity leave. 

It’s an exceptional job, and when it’s time for the 

stand-in to leave, she’s not too keen to give up the 

position. Harriet Walker’s book is a brilliant weekend 

read. Hodder and Stoughton. • Good grief. More 

drama. Sarah Pinborough’s Dead to Her follows the 

story of a woman who’s a second wife, an outsider, 

hanging onto her fabulous life by a designer thread 

... and coping just fine until her husband’s 65-year-old 

boss comes home from a trip with a new, lovely, 

22-year-old wife. Fur will fly. HarperCollins Publishers 

With all the drama on the pages this month, we’re looking for a down-toearth, 

no-nonsense wine ... like Four Cousins. The revamped collection of 

single-cultivar wines offers something for everyone in the club ... from a gentle 

smooth Merlot to a fresh and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc. This month we’re 

serving the medium-bodied Chardonnay – all fresh grapefruit and creamy 

citrus-vanilla. The wines are well priced, too ... when you can buy wine again, 

you’ll find them for around R59.99 a bottle. Details: fourcousins.co.za 


Wish list 

Are we going bright for Spring? Hell yes! 

Dreams, drugs and stardom 

make for one helluva tale 

Have you heard of the British band Utopia 

Avenue? Don’t worry ... neither had we. Made 

up of folksinger Elf Holloway, blues bassist Dean 

Moss, guitar virtuoso Jasper de Zoet and jazz 

drummer Griff Griffin, who were e part of London’s 

psychedelic scene in 1967, and who created a unique 

sound, with lyrics that captured their turbulent times. 

The band produced only two albums in two years, but 

their musical legacy lives on. 

And this is their story. One of 

a brief, blazing journey from 

Soho clubs and draughty 

ballrooms to the promised 

land of America, just when 

the Summer of Love was 

receding into something 

much darker. r. It’s a multifaceted 

tale of dreams, drugs, 

love, sexuality, madness and 

grief, of stardom’s wobbly 

ladder and fame’s Faustian 

pact, and of the collision 

between youthful idealism 

and jaded reality as the 

sixties drew to a close. It’s 

a story that celebrates the 

power of music to connect 

across divides, define an era 

and thrill the soul. Hodder & 

Stoughton, R355 

Dinner from a tin 

If you’re anything like us, you’ve gone through your regular recipe 

books a few times during this lockdown period ... so meal options are 

getting a little tired. Add to that the dilemma of how many times you 

should be going out grocery shopping, and suddenly dinner’s a palaver. 

Hello, Take One Tin. A collection of quick, versatile meals, straight from 

the storeroom cupboard, with just a couple of added ingredients that 

you’ve probably got on hand anyway. We admit, we were sceptical 

(thinking baked beans on toast), but Lola Milne has given us recipes 

for sweetcorn cakes with green chutney, flageolet bean and artichoke 

gratin, peach mango and passion fruit pavlova. Recipes you can cook 

every day ... and ones that won’t break the bank. Bonus ... less food 

wastage and fewer trips to the store. Great stuff. Octopus, R340 

Even a Spring 

shower won’t bring us 

down ... we’ll whip out our 

Tropical Tangerine umbrella. 

R621 from rosehipdesign.co.za 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 

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When it comes to bright and 

cheerful, Lou Harvey’s always top 

of the game. She’s just teamed ed 

up with Mr Price Home for 

her second Creative Colab 

Collection ... it’s all brilliant, 

bright and botanical. Soft 

furnishings, kitchen and 

bathroom accessories, crockery 

and stationery in oversized bold 

florals, sunbirds and paisley. You’ll 

find the range in store, or on online. 

Details: mrphome.com 

Wild about Spring 

Our favourite season of the year 

... and apparently the fave of the 

Macaroon crew too, who every 

September launch their new 

range ... each one better than 

the last. This year it’s all about 

Wild Wreaths. They’re dressing 

the animal kingdom – think 

apes and ellies, leopards and 

lions – in blossoming crowns 

of wild flowers. Available online 

this month on macaroon.co.za 


Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Make-up: ELAINE BOSHOFF. 

Colourful 

reative 


Keke Moeca oozes classic glamour and a sunny persona. A creative at heart, she chats 

about her love for all things leather and DIY projects. 

In heels, a gorgeous dress and with 

her killer smile, she looks every inch 

the showstopper. We saw that at our 

cover shoot. During lockdown, she 

missed dressing up so much that she 

drove around the block … looking as 

chic as if she was about to strut her 

stuff on the runway. 

But, don’t be fooled by her looks … 

she easily rocks the mom jeans and 

sneakers look to get her hands dirty 

with her latest DIY project or to create 

stunning pieces with leather. 

‘I am a creative at heart who thrives 

on building something out of 

nothing. The truth is that once I’ve 

started a DIY adventure there’s no 

looking back! It’s addictive and there’s 

nothing quite like the feeling you get 

when you stand back and admire 

something you created, designed or 

built yourself.’ 

Mother of two busy (and very 

adorable!) toddlers Kwadiwa and 

Kgabo, Keke works in the Corporate 

and Investment Banking division of 

a bank as a graphic designer, and is 

also the founder and owner of Rustic 

City. They craft exceptional leather 

products, ranging from belts, sunglass 

pouches, toiletry bags to tote, laptop 

and travel bags in their home studio. 

She and husband Kevin started 

Rustic City in 2016 and have since 

established themselves as a premier 

brand in the leather industry. But how 

did it all started? 

‘So many women spend a fortune 

on their wedding dress, I being one 

of them. I simply didn’t want it to 

gather dust in my closet, hoping that 

one day my daughter will wear it, so I 

figured I’d sell it. I didn’t want to blow 

that money on something frivolous, 

but rather reward myself with a new 

skill or hobby that would also enable 

me to generate an income. My love of 

self-empowerment made me explore 

leather crafting. With my mother’s 

assistance, I enrolled for the course. 

Once Kevin saw some of my creations 

he got inspired and we started 

Rustic City. 

‘Having originally crafting leather bags 

for friends and family, we have since 

evolved into supplying handcrafted 

leather products to clients all over 

the country.’ 

Although they are creating their 

leather products after hours and on 

weekends, it is a dream to do this on 

a more permanent basis. Keke and 

Kevin used to do everything from 

start to finish, but with both working 

full time they often engage the 

services of a skilled person to assist 

and to ensure there is no 

delay in getting the final product to 

their clients. 

Although there are four 

basic grains or qualities in 

leather (full-grain, top-grain, 

genuine and correctedgrain 

leather), Keke’s favourite type of 

leather to work with is full-grain. 

‘Simply put, full-grain leather is the 

real deal, the best you can get. When 

people first hear the term ‘full-grain 

leather’ they sometimes think it 

means that the leather will look grainy 

or pebbly. That is not the case. Fullgrain 

refers to the full, unadulterated 

hide in its natural form. As full-grain 

leather ages rather than wearing 

out, it burnishes and beautifies, 

developing a much sought-after 

patina and unique character that 

cannot be duplicated easily. Truly, the 

more you use it, the better it looks 

and feels. 

‘Leather gives you value for money – it 

is durable, timeless, and who doesn’t 

love the smell and feel of it? Next, I 

would love to include leather shoes 

and jackets in our product range. It’s 

a classic wardrobe staple that can last 

years if you take good care of it.’ 

And that is not where Keke’s creativity 

stops … She loves nothing more 

than getting stuck into DIY projects, 

and repainting and decorating as 

often as possible. For her, there’s no 

greater satisfaction than perfectly 

accessorising a room. 

‘We’re constantly looking for 

ideas to spruce up our 

WIN! 

We’re giving away an 

Aviwe toiletry bag to the 

value of R950. To stand in 

line to win, simply visit our 

GetItJoburgWest Facebook 

page, like the post and 

tag a friend. Entries close 

September 30. 

Ts & Cs apply. 

home. The most 

recent project is 

the German smear 

wall we did in our 

braai area (the 

wall used to look 

so blah), all done 

following some 

Pinterest boards 

and Instagram pages. 

If you’re looking for a 

cost-effective upgrade to an 

existing exposed brick wall 

without having to redo or 

compromise the structure, 

then you should definitely 

consider this whitewashed/ 

shabby chic finish. 

As if Keke is not keeping 

herself busy enough, she is 

also a Mrs SA Top 50 semifinalist 

who will embark on 

a journey of fundraising, networking 

and self-development. 

‘People have a lot of misconceptions 

about women entering beauty 

pageants. They tend to think that it 

is all about flaunting your physical 

beauty. I feel I must go on a growth 

journey by stepping out of my 

comfort zone. Your comfort zone 

is not where the magic happens 

and I firmly believe as women and 

community builders, we have to give 

from a full cup – we cannot care for 

others without caring for ourselves 

first. I hope my journey to self will 

inspire women, young and old, to be 

kind to themselves, always.’ 

Details: www.therusticcity.com or follow 

them on Facebook and Instagram 

@therusticcity 


Well WORN 

Getting ready to go out for the 

evening (long before there was a 

curfew), Terrence flipped through his 

‘four’ shirts, the only four he wears 

because they fit and look good. 

‘That’s when I mentioned to Chené 

that we should make our own shirts 

exactly the way we want them. Then 

I’ll have more than four to wear,’ 

says Terrence. 

‘A few weeks later while at home 

relaxing, I started drawing. I showed 

Chené and she replied ‘so do it’. I 

printed a few shirts with my designs 

and when I happened to wear one 

of my designs to the gym, the guys 

asked where I got the shirt. And 

that’s that. We started taking orders, 

thinking this would be short-lived. 

Seven months later we both quit 

our jobs.’ 

They started Worn Apparel in 

February 2019 and mainly supplied 

men’s clothing. Towards the end of 

last year, they started catering for 

women as well, including flip-flops, 

shorts, dresses, vests and T-shirts. 

The name of their business came 

about by chance when Terrence put 

on a shirt he had worn the day before 

and Chené commented that it 

had been worn and he needed to 

change it. 

‘I felt that it still fitted perfectly and 

looked good. Chené joked and said 

we should call our company Worn 

because your favourite shirts are 

always worn.’ 

Both Terrence and Chené have 

dabbled in many industries 

and businesses. Terrence has a 

background in architecture, steel 

engineering and construction, but 

always enjoyed being creative. Chené, 

on the other hand, had a horse 

riding school and livery yard, been in 

clothing retail, worked as a personal 

assistant and did marketing at a real 

estate agency. 

‘The fashion industry is a completely 

Terrence and Chené 

Calitz don’t fit into any 

of society’s ‘boxes’. They 

are very much like their 

clothing brand … 

unpretentious, easy-going 

and tastefully rebellious. 

different world to what we are used 

to, but in the best possible way. The 

design and creativity aspect is an 

awesome outlet in this new world we 

have found ourselves in. 

‘Being from an older generation (yes, 

the 1990s and 2000s are now classified 

as nostalgic) we felt left behind when 

it came to fashion … Lumo colours, 

ridiculously high-waisted jeans, shirts 

that could be dresses and shorts 

that make you unintentionally shake 

all that ‘yo mamma gave ya’. Not to 

mention being out in public and 

seeing 437 unique individuals all 

dressed the same.’ 

The husband and wife duo decided 

to create, or in this case recreate, what 

they grew up with. In their own words 

‘unapologetic clothing and style, for 

those who live, for those who dare 

step out of line and off the path’. 

‘Worn is not the type of brand that 

changes its style according to what 

is trending or what is in fashion right 

now. Being in our late 20s and early 

30s, fashion trends come and go, but 

everyone goes back to a staple jeans 

and T-shirt vibe. We keep our designs 

simple and subtle, aiming to be your 

every day, every mood and every 

situation clothing brand.’ 

According to the duo, the inspirations 

for their designs come from the 

people they spend time with, their 

lifestyle and the places they go. 

Going into business with your 

significant other is a brave decision, 

but Terrence and Chené have 

discovered the secrets of married 

business partnership success. 

‘Yes, we do have our tense moments 

as you can imagine, but we manage 

to hash it out and don’t take it 

personally,’ says Chené. 

‘Stepping back and taking a deep 

breath also does wonders! But, we 

have a good understanding of each 

other’s strengths and weaknesses; 

Terrence is the people’s person and 

does well with the business and 

strategy side, where I work better 

behind the scenes with marketing 

and planning. And we always try 

to keep things as light-hearted as 

possible which makes business and 

life much easier,’ she added. 

Terrence and Chené are currently 

hard at work on their summer range 

with its unique Worn spin on current 

trends. They want to provide more 

variety on an on-going basis, with 

the first items being launched end 

of August. Be sure to keep an eye on 

their website! 

We’ve heard via the grapevine that 

their flip-flops have more oomph 

than those you normally find in 

stores. So, Terrence, what’s the secret? 

‘We supply premium rubber flip 

flops – no flimsy foam, which 

means they will look as good at the 

end of summer as they did at the 

start. They’re manufactured from a 

carefully selected premium rubber 

blend – consisting of 30 per cent 

recycled rubber – in such a way 

that there is zero waste. And the 

rest is confidential! What we can say 

is that they are 100 per cent local, 

comfortable and durable.’ 

Well, although they’re still the new 

kids on the block, it is evident that 

their passion, positive vibes and 

unpretentious clothes will take them 

a long way. 


Snippets: 

Terrence: 

• Will never wear extra-long 

baggy T-shirts that can be 

used as a dress • His 

favourite colour is navy blue 

because it makes his eyes pop 

• He is a jeans and T-shirt, or 

shorts and flip flops kind of 

guy • He likes to feel comfortable 

and unrestricted as ‘you 

never know when you may 

need to climb a tree’. 

Chené: 

• You will never see her in anything 

sparkly or frilly 

• Her favourite colour is teal 

because it reminds her of 

beach holidays and happy 

times spent with friends and 

family • She is a bit of a tomboy 

at heart and is the happiest 

in jeans, a strappy top and 

flip-flops. 

Details: Visit wornapparel.co.za 

or follow them on 

Instagram @wornsouthafrica 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: WORN APPAREL. 



Shown the door 

In an already dreadful business year, being laid off is, quite frankly, terrifying. 

We find out how to accept, move on and perhaps learn from the experience. 

Laid off. Let go. Retrenched. Axed. It doesn’t matter how you word it ... it is one of the hardest, harshest experiences to 

endure. Yet, like any and all life experiences, it passes and life moves on. But for life to go on, you need to get through 

this. We spoke to life coach Graeme Butchart, and asked how to deal with, and get past being retrenched. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 

Understanding the role of acceptance 

In order to move on, understanding the role of 

acceptance becomes very important. For if you don’t, 

or can’t accept, then moving forward may well be 

harder than the retrenchment itself. For moving on 

is what you have to do. If you linger, you faulter and 

perish. You fail to regrow. 

Know it’s not personal 

If acceptance is the starting point, the second is to know, 

importantly, that it’s not personal. Hard to do – but 

this isn’t about your person. This is purely economics, 

circumstances and very often – most often – the roll of 

the dice. If you get stuck on ‘why me?’ then you get stuck 

in the history of the event and that holds us back. It’s 

paralysing and pointless. There is no value in feeling sorry 

for yourself or looking for pity. A period of reflection may 

be valuable, to take stock, to take account, but that should 

be based on what you can learn and act on. Deal with 

this mental aspect quickly, be mindful you have to keep 

moving forward. We need to acknowledge you are not 

faulty, wrong, or broken in any way. You have skill sets. You 

have evidence of prior successes. You have value which 

you can still add. That’s the thinking required to move into 

the present. To acknowledge and reaffirm what you have 

to offer – is to reframe your view of self, from a limiting, 

negative view back into the positive. It’s the same mental 

framework that separates success from failure. 

Remember to be grateful 

Regulating the emotional disturbance of loss, hurt, 

wound, is critical and failure to do so will lead to negativity, 

anxiety and depression. It helps here to be mindful of 

what you should be grateful for. So, if the emotional 

challenge becomes all possessing then counter it by 

writing what you are grateful for – a gratitude list – and do 

it daily to support the move back into positive territory. It 

keeps you in action and in the present. 

Ready. Steady. Action. 

Now’s the time to act. So, all that practical stuff that you 

already know you should be doing – do it. Update CVs 

and bios. Network. Make phone calls ... yes actually speak 

to people, don’t just send emails. Emails don’t secure jobs, 

conversations do. Be open and be honest. Don’t ever feel 

ashamed. Engage and get straight to the point. 

‘Hi Jo, unfortunately, I was retrenched and I am looking 

for an opportunity, can you help me – or do you know of 

anyone else who could?’ 

Being direct, will communicate a great deal about 

your state of mind and confidence. And to be clear – 

most, if not all the work we secure, is from people we 

already know and those who know of us. It’s all about 

networking and leveraging our social network, so get all 

that stuff done and sorted. Reach out and ask for help. Be 

vulnerable. Be human. 

Learn new skills 

Sometimes, the retrenchment highlights that we have 

to up our game. So think about learning new skills or 

acquire new tools. One of the positives of the global 

lockdown is that all learning and development has gone 

online – and a lot of those courses are absolutely free. 

Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and many others, provide 

excellent short programmes. So use the moment to 

improve the version of who you are. Put the effort in and 

the reward will soon show itself. 

Become more relevant 

Part of that renewing of who you are and what you offer 

the world may require coaching. Again, this is about you 

becoming more relevant to the market place, increasing 

your market value, your marketability. Products, services 

and businesses have to reinvent and innovate all 

the time to stay competitive in their marketplaces. 

People are no different. Invest in your development. 

Reinvent yourself. 

As one door closes ... 

Don’t underestimate the power of the universe. It is said 

as one door closes, another opens. But that can only 

occur if you take the right actions, take care of all the 

mental challenges and – importantly – believe, have faith 

that it will all work out. And then let it do just that. 

In a nutshell 

“Accept, move on, prepare and network, invest in the 

development of a better version of who you are,” sums 

up Graeme, adding “be grateful of the opportunity – it 

may prove that this retrenchment turns out to be the 

best thing that ever happened to you. It was for me.” 

Details: graeme@graemebutchart.com 

September 20 Get It Magazine

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- all designed specifically for dry skin, weakened by age - as 

soon as the engagement’s announced! The range includes 

Nutri-Revitalising Serum with a multi-sensory velvety feel, it 

includes Micro-Hyaluronic Acid for fortified skin (R995); 

Nutri-Fortifying Oil-Cream, whichmakes the skin appear 

brighter after the first application, and day after day, skin is more 

radiant and wrinkles are smoothed (R895); Nutri-Fortifying 

Night Balm which is enriched with Shea 

Butter ... each morning signs of fatigue are 

diminished, yourskin appears less lined and 

more luminous (R850); and Radiance Eye 

Balm, , infused with golden micro-reflectors 

instantly illuminates, nourishes and smooths 

the eye contour area 

(R775). Available at 

Woolworths, Foschini 

and Truworths. 

Our favourite, trusted products from Clarins 

include Plant Gold - is a one-of-a-kind 

dual formula which combines Clarins Blue 

Orchid Oil and a melting emulsion that 

blend together into a lightweight non-greasy 

texture to nourish, repair and illuminate 

your skin; Double Serum a Complete Age 

Control Concentrate - a powerful serum 

which acts on the appearance of all signs of 

skin aging and promises a more youthful, 

radiant compexion; Extra-Firming Eyes, , a 

2-in-1 balm which concentrates on wrinkles, 

dark circles and puffiness; and Extra-Firming 

Phyto-Serum, , which has an instant lifting 

effect, making your skin look visibly younger, 

firmer and more sculpted. Prices from R785 to 

R1350. Details: clarins.co.za 

Collagen is the hottest supplement of the year ... and 

we’re massive fans. Our favourite is Collagen Lift Paris, 

and the newest version, Luminous Gold, is exceptional. 

It targets pigmentation and melesam, as well as other 

visible signs of aging. Made in France, this drinkable 

collagen contains powerful anti-oxidants, acids, vitamins 

and ingredients that are needed for a youthful glow and 

to reduce wrinkles. We’ve tested it. It works! Brilliant for 

nails and hair, too. We LOVE this product. R1450 (and free 

delivery in SA) from collagenliftparis.co.za 

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AGELESS BEAUTY 

It’s a sad fact of life. For many of us, as we’ve got to what the French kindly call ‘une 

femme d’un certain age’, we find we’ve lost that golden bloom. Our skin’s a little drier, 

a little thinner than before, and we need a lot more help than we used to. Luckily, with 

some extra care and exceptional products, we can prove that beauty’s ageless. 

For a gorgeous glow, we love this trio of LUMA products. 

Prep your skin with Crushed Pearl Facial Polish which 

promises a fresh, healthy compexion in a flash (R375). On 

the big day use Liquid Light Illuminating Primer 

for all-day 

luminosity (R285), and finish with Illuminating Highligher, 

an ultra-sheer, creamy highlighter for a 

fresh, dewy look. Details: lumabeauty.com 

Loaded with ingredients that targets anti-aging for all skin types, Elizabeth 

Arden’s Ceramide range is extensive, and known to work wonderfully 

on mature skins. The products contain youth-restoring lipids that help 

replenish youth factors skin naturally loses over time. With basics like a 

Purifying Cream Cleanser and Toner, capsules that include Advanced 

Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum and an Eye Serum, a 

Ceramide Premiere Intense Moisture and Renewal Activation Cream 

and Overnight Regeneration Cream as well as the (incredible) Overnight 

Firming Mask, this range really does get gold 

stars. Prices from 435 to R1145, from your favourite 

Elizabeth Arden stockist. 



Collagen 

hype 

Collagen products are 

booming right now … 

drinks, powders, capsules 

and creams - you name it, 

it’s out there. Consuming 

it may have a variety of 

health benefits, so read on 

to know why there is such 

a hype around it. 

Collagen is a fibrous protein that’s a 

vital part of your skin’s health, keeping 

it youthful, elastic and resilient. But 

this protein, found throughout our 

bodies, has many more far-reaching 

benefits than simply helping to 

reverse the effects of ageing. 

From your muscles and bones to your 

skin and tendons, collagen provides 

the strength and elasticity that allows 

you to function. In essence, collagen 

is the ‘glue’ that both holds you 

together and helps you move. 

We chatted to skin therapist, and 

owner of Heaven on Earth Skin, 

Body, Laser Studio, Rachel Rodriguez, 

who gave us the scoop on all 

thing’s collagen. 

‘Your body naturally produces 

the collagen it needs when you’re 

young but production starts to 

decline at about the age of 30, so it is 

worthwhile to invest in high-quality 

collagen products,’ she says. But, she 

added, while it might seem more 

convenient to pop a pill daily, the best 

way to take collagen is via a liquid 

supplement, that is, a collagen drink. 

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‘Sipping collagen, rather than 

applying it topically or injecting it, 

provides the entire body with the 

foundational and building blocks 

it needs to support the creation 

and repair of the body’s connective 

tissues. Providing your entire system 

with collagen can help kick start its 

developmental abilities again.’ 

It’s important to look for hydrolysed 

collagen - it’s a process whereby 

collagen is broken down into small 

peptide chains that make it more 

bioavailable – that means your 

body can use them more quickly 

and easily. They’re more effective at 

helping to repair muscles, improve 

skin elasticity, and keep joints 

healthy. 

For the highest quality, choose 

collagen products made from 

organic and grass-fed cows, or 

sustainably sourced seafood. Pure 

collagen should be colourless when 

mixed with water and virtually 

tasteless - unless, obviously, you’re 

using a blend that includes flavours, 

extracts, or other ingredients. If it has 

a yellowish or brownish colour or an 

‘off’ taste, it’s likely lower in quality. 

To get the most out of your 

supplement without ingesting the 

evils of artificial sweeteners or sugar 

additives, the smartest choice would 

be to go for an unsweetened, sugarfree, 

and unflavoured form. 

Benefits may - and often do - include 

the improvement of skin, hair, nail, 

gut, joint and muscle health and may 

aid in weight loss or management. 

When is the best time to take 

collagen? Some recommend 

consuming collagen on an empty 

stomach before your stomach acid 

has the chance to break down the 

collagen peptides. Others believe 

it’s best to take collagen right before 

going to bed since your body 

replenishes your skin as you sleep. 

The truth is, collagen can be taken at 

any time of the day. 

Add some collagen to your morning 

coffee, or mix some into a smoothie. 

Over time, you’ll be pleasantly 

surprised by what this little protein 

can do.

With so many supplements on 

the market today, it can be hard 

to make choices concerning your 

health and well-being. Here’s some 

of our fave products: 

Pure collagen quality ... 

just a click away! 

We’re loving the huge variety of collagen 

products available from The Harvest 

Table – from creamers, powders and 

granules to an easy-to-follow starting 

kit. They even have a vegan option as 

well! Some of the products are perfect 

to add to smoothies and shakes, some 

for baking and cooking. Try the Collagen 

Loading Kit – 30 day transformation 

which includes two packets of 700g 

Pure Collagen Granules (R1 410). Or go 

with the Pure Collagen.X that contains 

age-defying Astaxanthin. It is six thousand 

times stronger than Vitamin C, plumping 

out wrinkles, smoothing pores and 

nourishing you from deep within, making 

you stronger. R520 for 325g. We’ve tried 

this brand, and it works wonders on hair 

and nail growth. Details: harvesttable.co.za 

For vivacious vegans 

Natural Living’s Vegan Collagen 

Boosting Protein Powder is formulated 

using 100 per cent plant-based 

ingredients to naturally promote collagen 

production. It is a blend of superfoods 

consisting of all nine essential amino 

acids, vitamins and minerals your body 

and skin need to boost your collagen 

level and build fibroblasts. R275 for 250g. 

Details: naturalliving.co.za 

Also definitely worth a try: 

• Beauty Gen Pure Hydrolysed Peptan 

Collagen Sachet in Blueberry flavour 

is good for your skin, hair and nails. 

R27.50 from Dis-Chem • Mojo Me 

Pure Collagen Peptides is a highly 

bioavailable source of 18 amino acids 

which are essential for the strength 

and lustre of skin, hair, nails, tendons, 

joints and bones. R339 from www. 

faithful-to-nature.co.za • Collagen Lift 

Paris Red Carpet is a drinkable collagen 

supplement containing hyaluronic 

acid. Providing plumpness, it is clinically 

proven to reduce wrinkles by 50 per 

cent and contains no sugar. R995 from 

Dis-Chem. • Enjoy a Golden collagen 

latte that packs 10g of Hydrolysed 

Bovine collagen, and functional 

ingredients like Magnesium and 

Selenium for restful sleep, healthy skin 

and joints and digestive support. R299 

from www.plushy.co.za 

A helpful lift for men 

Men are becoming more and more interested in anti-aging. And why 

shouldn’t they? Men deserve to look their best too! So Collagen Lift Paris 

developed drinkable collagen just for men to target the areas men need it 

most – skin, hair, stamina, energy and immunity. 

When you’re young, high levels of collagen provide smooth, plump, glowing 

skin but as you age the body produces less which leads to the visible signs 

of ageing with wrinkles and sagging skin. Now lost collagen can be replaced 

with Collagen Lift Paris Men. It is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by up 

to 50 per cent and increases the skin’s hydration and elasticity. Its formula 

contains a unique combination of Collagen, Biotin, Zinc, Guarana, Glutathione, 

seaweed and Vitamin C. 

• Biotin is good for healthy hair, skin and nails and the body needs keratin and 

biotin to provide this. 

• Zinc is an important supplement for men as it supports and promotes 

natural testosterone levels and can help with sexual health and the libido. 

Zinc promotes more endurance and energy and helps to boost the 

immune system. 

• Guarana is well known for its ability to boost energy, reduce fatigue and 

improve mental focus. 

• Glutathione is important and is probably best known for its protective 

abilities as a powerful antioxidant and is frequently called the body’s ‘master’ 

antioxidant. 

• Seaweed is an essential micronutrient which stimulates collagen production, 

protects elastin and provides skin with essential amino acids, antioxidants and 

minerals. It is also beneficial in soothing dry and irritated skin. 

• Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect cells from damage 

caused by free radicals and is vital in the synthesis of collagen in the skin. 

The packs, available at DisChem, cost R850 for a four week supply. Also 

available from www.collagenliftparis.co.za 

WIN! 

You’ve read what it 

can do for you so we’re sure you’re 

amped to give it a try. Enter our Collagen 

Lift Paris Men competition by heading over 

to GetItNationalMagazines on Facebook 

and follow the prompts. Entries close 

September 30. Ts & Cs 

apply. 

Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG 



TREASURING OUR HERITAGE 

... and celebrating Heritage Day with the exceptional Cape of Good Hope wines 

SA 

Pan-fried 

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is celebrating Heritage Day this September ... and what better way to celebrate than by 

enjoying a meal with the family ... one that includes a taste of South Africa and a nod of 

approval to the extraordinary Cape of Good Hope wines. The Anthonij Rupert Wyne 

farm - which dates back to the early 1700s, boasts an impressive wine portfolio, the most 

noble being the Cape of Good Hope range, which forms part of South Africa’s Old 

Vines Initiative. Initiated by Johann Rupert in 2007 this is regarded as a valuable 

contribution to the protection of South African heritage, and mirrors the Rupert 

family’s contributions in the preservation of heritage in other fields such as iconic 

art and architecture. To celebrate Heritage Day, food writer Ilse van der Merwe 

worked with Anthonij Rupert Wyne to develop a handful of wonderful dishes ... 

each that pays tribute to South African tastes. 

trout with nartjie and 

dill butter sauce 

with Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 

Locally farmed rainbow trout is quick and 

easy to prepare. Ask your fishmonger to pinbone 

the fillets for a completely boneless 

experience that’s popular with the whole 

family. Also an elegant choice for a dinner 

party. Serves 4. 

You’ll need: 

125 g butter •1 clove garlic, finely grated • 

juice of a naartjie • juice of half a lemon • 

a handful fresh dill, finely chopped • salt & 

pepper, to taste • 30 ml olive oil, for frying 

• 600 g fresh trout fillets (rainbow trout or 

salmon trout), cleaned and pin-boned, cut 

into portions • a crisp green salad, for serving 

To make: 

Make the basting sauce: in a small saucepan 

over medium heat, melt the butter, then 

add the garlic, naartjie juice, lemon juice and 

dill. Season with salt & pepper and stir until 

mixed. Boil briefly, then remove from the heat 

and set aside. 

In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over 

medium-high heat. Place the trout portions in 

the pan skin-side down and fry for about 2 to 

3 minutes, seasoning the flesh side with salt 

& pepper. Turn over briefly and fry for another 

30 seconds - don’t overcook the fish, it should 

still be slightly pink in the middle. 

Remove the fish from the pan and plate up, 

spooning the sauce over the fish generously. 

Serve at once with a crisp green salad.

Classic cape tomato bredie 

with Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Syrah 

The perfumed fragrance of this humble Cape 

favourite will seduce you into second 

helpings. Don’t substitute canned tomatoes for 

fresh ones - the magic lies in using fresh. 

Use a food processor to help with the dicing, if 

you want to skip some labour. Serves six guests. 

You’ll need: 

45 ml olive oil • 1,5 kg lamb/mutton rib 

chunks (or neck chops) • salt & pepper • 2 

onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon each whole 

peppercorns and whole cloves • 4 whole 

cardamom seeds • 2 cinnamon sticks • 2 

cloves garlic, finely grated • a knob of fresh 

ginger, finely grated (1-2 tablespoons) • 1,2 kg 

ripe tomatoes, diced • 5 ml sugar • 4 medium 

potatoes, diced (optional) • cooked jasmin or 

basmati rice to serve 

To make: 

In a large heavy based pot over medium-high 

heat, add the oil. Add the rib chunks and fry on 

the fatty side until brown, seasoning with salt 

& pepper as you go. Fry in batches if necessary. 

Remove the meat and turn down the heat 

to low. 

Add the onions, cloves, cardamom & cinnamon 

sticks. Fry until translucent and soft, stirring 

often. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 

another minute. 

Add the tomatoes and sugar (and potatoes, 

optionally), and stir to loosen any sticky bits on 

the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a 

simmer, then place the meat back into the pot 

and stir. 

Cover with a lid, then simmer over low heat for 

about 1,5 hours or until the meat is very soft 

and falls from the bone. You can remove the 

bones with tongs at this point, if you want to. 

Taste and add more salt & pepper if necessary. 

Serve hot with fluffy warm rice. 

The range ... 

The heritage-inspired range includes the two 

latest additions - Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc 

and Riebeeksrivier Syrah, as well as Parel 

Vallei Merlot, Basson Pinotage, Serruria 

Chardonnay, Van Lill & Visser Chenin 

Blanc, Laing Semillon, Altima Sauvignon 

Blanc, Southern Slopes, Caroline and 

Sneeuwkrans Pinot Noir. Details: For more 

recipes, visit getitnationalmagazine.co, for 

more info and to order these special wines, visit 

capeofgoodhopewines.com 


The ultimate braai 

Let’s be honest. We don’t need it to be September. Or Heritage Month. 

Or even a Sunday. We’re a nation of braaiers. Cheers to that! 

Light the fire. It’s time to braai. And to help you along, get your red hot hands 

on the newest book from Weber ... Weber’s Ultimate Braai Book. Crammed 

with Jamie Purviance’s innovative recipes and imaginative ingredients, with 

step-by-step instructions and photography, it’s just a wealth of sound advice 

for novice cooks and experienced braai-masters. For new braaiers, the book 

gives tips on everything from how to handle the four Ts (temperature, time, 

technique and tools) to the mysteries of direct and indirect heat, to how to 

use a smoker. Never mind the borewors rolls ... think pizzas done to perfection, 

burgers with attitude, succulent ribs, Texas-style brisket, spatchcocked chicken 

and even roast turkey. R390 from Exclusive Books and takealot.com 


Smashed burger with special sauce 

A tiny bit of sugar in this seasoning salt goes a long way towards 

browning the top and bottom of the burgers. This recipe is an 

exception to the rule never to smash the patties with a spatula. Here, 

the hotplate captures the juices and uses them to flavour the meat. 

You’ll need: Special sauce ... 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons 

tomato sauce • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle • 1tablespoon 

spicy American mustard • l/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco • 

Special sauce ... 1teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon sugar • l/4 teaspoon 

ground black pepper • l/4 teaspoon onion powder Burgers ... 680 g 

beef mince • Canola or sunflower oil • 4 sesame hamburger rolls, split • 

4 slices white onion, each 3mm thick • 4 slices ripe tomato, each about 

5 mm thick • 4 large iceberg or cos lettuce leaves, torn to fit rolls 

To make: In a medium bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients. In 

a smaller bowl, stir together all the seasoning salt ingredients. Prepare 

the braai for direct cooking over medium-high heat (200°-260°C). 

Brush the cooking grates clean. Place a cast-iron hotplate over direct 

heat, close the lid and preheat until very hot (5 to 10 minutes). 

Shape the beef into four balls of equal size. Using your hands, press 

each patty firmly and evenly to flatten it into a 10-cm round patty, 

about 1 mm thick. Season both sides evenly with the seasoning salt. 

Lightly brush the hotplate with oil. Place the patties on the hot plate, 

spacing them well apart so you can turn them easily later. Using a 

spatula, smash each patty to flatten it to about 8 mm thick. This will 

help create a deliciously browned crust. Cook over direct mediumhigh 

heat, with the lid closed, for 3 to 4 minutes. 

Using a clean spatula, scrape the patties from the hotplate, keeping 

the browned crust on the underside as intact as possible, and flip 

them over. Cook, with the lid closed, until the second side is browned 

and the patties are cooked to medium – 3 to 4 minutes. 

During the final minute of grilling time, toast the rolls, cut side down, 

on the area around the hotplate. To build the burgers, spread the 

bottom half of each roll with some sauce, top with a patty, then add 

an onion slice, a tomato slice and lettuce. Spread the top half of the 

roll with more sauce and close the burger. Serve at once. 

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Fighting off illness and disease is 

helped along by a healthy immune 

system, which gets the boost it 

needs from healthy, mindful eating 

and living. Immune-boosting fruit 

and vegetables include citrus, bell 

peppers (especially red), broccoli, 

garlic, ginger, spinach, almonds, 

sunflower and pumpkin seeds, 

turmeric, papaya and kiwi fruit. While 

it’s not always easy to eat healthily, 

especially when you are on the 

run or at work, there are ways of 

making it easier, which is why we 

recommend rustling up an immuneboosting 

jar. 

There’s a reason why jar food is 

such a popular thing. Economical, 

versatile and easy, you can whip up 

something yummy and nutritious 

the night before, and by the time 

you open it up for lunch the next 

day, it will be the perfect pick-me-up. 

Delicious and wholesome, it’s the 

next best thing to a healthy spread 

at home. 

What you put into your jar is up to 

you, as is your preferred order of 

ingredients. There really are no hard 

and fast rules when assembling 

your items. Either way, the first thing 

to remember is that fresh is always 

best. Next, concentrate on getting 

your prep right by making sure 

everything is washed and/or peeled, 

and diced or chopped accordingly. 

Our jar started with a layer of cooked 

red lentils, then we added quartered 

tomato and bell peppers. Then our 

greens came into play. We used torn 

Swiss chard, but you can use lettuce, 

kale or baby spinach, whatever you 

fancy. Then we added sliced red 

onion and smoked chicken. You can 

also use marinated feta, smoked 

tofu or cubed gouda/mozzarella/ 

cheddar, the sky is the limit. Next 

up is sliced avocado, but bear in 

mind that if you are not going to be 

eating your jar soon after making it, 

the avo must be rubbed with a little 

lime or lemon juice to prevent it 

from turning black. 

Last but not least is a delicious 

dressing, lightly drizzled over the 

top (see our homemade, simple 

vinaigrette recipe). You can also 

squeeze the juice of half an orange 

over your final ingredients. It’s 

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J 

oyful 

ars 

Scrummy ingredients to go! 

delicious. The finishing touches are a 

scattering of nuts and seeds of your 

choice, such as pumpkin, sesame or 

sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, 

peanuts or cashews. Pop the lid on 

and into the fridge, and your lunch 

for the next day is sorted, if you can 

wait that long! 

A few other items that you can 

put into your goodie jar are diced 

cucumbers, carrots, beans, broccoli, 

peas, corn and mushrooms. Instead 

of lentils you can use pasta, rice, 

couscous or quinoa. Planning 

nourishing meals around our 

immune-boosting guide is easy, and 

as appetising as you choose to make 

it. You can make salad, as we have, 

Eating healthily is 

easy ... and fun. Simply 

fill up a jar with 

goodness and tuck in! 

or you can make a soup for when 

the weather turns. Another firm 

favourite is a breakfast jar, with oats 

and fresh fruit such as strawberries 

and blueberries. The sky is the limit, 

so give it a go; we promise you’ll feel 

better than ever! 

Dressing 

• Juice from ½ lemon 

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 

• 5 tbs olive oil 

• ½ teaspoon dried herbs 

• Salt and cracked black pepper 

to taste 

• Chilli flakes (optional). 

Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY

ADVERTORIAL 

A creative ESCAPE 

The Art Fusion Studio offers the perfect space where you can let your 

creativity and imagination run wild. 

Loraine Harding is a qualified financial planner with a love for all things arty. 

Although going through immense hardship with the loss of the two biggest 

pillars in her life, her husband and her mother, Loraine did not let the grief get the 

best of her, especially during lockdown. Instead, she created a platform and an 

escape in the form of an art studio. 

Keeping herself busy with various DIY projects she came across a policeman who 

asked her to assist with a project. After completing the project she soon found 

herself connecting with inspiring people via social media who are all talented in 

a way, but they’ve experienced the wrath of Covid-19, losing not only an income, 

but in some cases their full-time jobs as well. 

‘Everyone is fighting a battle of some sort … The moment you hear of someone 

else’s struggles, you tend to be grateful for what you have. 

‘After connecting with all these gifted people, I simply couldn’t look away while I 

know I’m in the position to offer a helping hand. So, I created a space for them to 

showcase their talents and products to enable them to earn an income again. It is 

awesome the difference we all can make if we take the time to care.’ 

At Art Fusion studio everyone is welcome, whether you are interested in sprucing 

up your old furniture (you can bring your own materials!), interested in taking a 

mosaic, chalkpaint or cake-decorating class, or just want to have a coffee and 

advice on a DIY project, Loraine’s biggest mission is to offer an escape and a happy 

place for all. There is even a boutique, Té Clothing with some lovely clothes you 

cannot resist! Plus, a very talented gent who works wonders with wood. 

Art Fusion Studio stocks brushes, decoupage kits, embellishments, Granny B’s, 

Tjhoko Paint, Val du Charron Chalkpaint, The Velvet Attic, Colour Me Decorative 

Paint, You Stencils, Memories by Cat, Unicorn Spit and Trunell Mosaic. 

Details: Visit them at 22 Bergzicht Office Park, Rooibok Street, Allen’s Nek, or follow them 

on Facebook @ArtFusionStudioCrafts. 

Loraine Harding in front 

of one of her projects. 

The talented Chante Verster 

from Té Clothing. 

The Velvet Attic’s Lizelle Steenkamp 

with some of their vintage 

chalkpaint colour options. 

Cat Duvenage from Memories 

by Cat which makes the most 

gorgeous lace goodies.

Pretty in pink 

Shades of pink make for the prettiest Spring table ... perfect for a Spring al fresco lunch 

Stylish tablescapes 

Aloes and Proteas in hot summer 

shades. Cool Amalfi Coast inspiration. 

Tables with blue and white willow 

pattern plates, with green cabbage 

ware, with pink Spode crockery and 

local linen. Half the beauty of having 

a lunch or dinner is setting the table, 

says Susan Greig ... and is giving us the 

most marvellous inspiration through 

her Instagram Table Tops posts. Her 

tablescapes really are fabulous ... 

she mixes old with new, pricey with 

cheap-and-cheerful, layering textures 

and colours and adding loads of 

flowers ... many straight from the 

garden. She’s worth following ... you’ll 

find her stories on susan_greig. Once 

your table’s looking grand, click on 

Susan’s website and book for one of 

her cooking classes. You (and your 

guests) can thank us later. Oh ... and 

she stocks some of the crockery she 

uses ... ask her about it. 

Details: susangreig.co.za 


Getting the lookok 

Susan has used the Serena Ikat print in pink and 

red on oatmeal linen from Botanica Trading 

as her tablecloth (botanicatrading.com or via 

Instagram). We’re thinking of going classically ly 

French, with this provincial stripe tablecloth 

(from R1 085 depending on size), and the 

Mungo Huck Kitchen Cloth (R240) for napkins, 

both from mungo.co.za (where you’ll find 

loads more lovely table linen). On her table, , 

Susan has used her Spode crockery (we’re 

green with envy), but we’re using platters 

and plates from the Maxwell and Williams 

Contessa range, alongside this, this lovely, 

palest pink New York Stoneware, which we 

found at Mr Price Home (R19.99 - R29.99). 

Tip: Now’s the time to go through gran’s 

kitchen cupboards! 

kitchen 

We adore these La 

Rochere Lyonnais amethyst 

goblet glasses, inspired by 

the Florentine 

Renaissance. R594 for 

a set of six (and free 

delivery). And from 

British lifestyle designer 

Katie Alice, this embossed glass goblet 

is all blooming English country gardens 

and vintage heirlooms. R199 each. Both 

from yuppiechef.com. The Maxwell and 

Williams Contessa range is perfect for 

this pretty pink look. 

Plates, platters, and this elegant cup 

and saucer in rose, R199 each from 

maxwellandwilliams.co.za 

These natural woven grass placemats are 

similar to the ones used on Susan’s table. 

R219 for a set of two from yuppiechef.com. 

You’ll find really inexpensive ones at Mr Price 

Home, and @Home too. And finally ... here’s 

a statement piece for the centre of your 

table. Large, chunky, blown art vase in deep 

shades of purple and pink, just shouting out 

for a big bunch of fresh blooms. R4 000 from 

guidovanbesouw.co.za 


We’re planting … 

Osteospermum Flowerpower Magic 

Orange 20, a glowing orange daisy 

with sunny yellow tips ... a bright 

perennial which flowers mainly in 

spring and autumn. This hybrid of 

the spring-flowering, 

indigenous Cape daisy 

is hardy and vigorous, 

tolerating cold and rain. 

It is a well-branched, 

low-growing plant that 

is covered with masses 

of flowers, so excellent for 

garden borders, beds, 

and containers. For 

a real show-off bed, 

group three to five 

plants together ... lovely. 

Plant in full sun or partial shade 

in well-drained soil, and water 

regularly, for consistently 

moist, but not soggy, soil. 

You should also fertilise 

once a month during the 

flowering season and removed 

faded or dead flowers to prolong 

its blooming. Once established, 

the weeds will struggle to push through. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 

What to do in the garden 

• Sow annual herbs like basil, 

coriander and rocket. Trim back 

perennial herbs and enrich the beds 

with compost. 

• Increase watering from once a week 

to twice a week as the temperatures 

rise, especially for vegetables. 

• Keep deadheading, watering, and 

fertilising pansies, violas and primulas 

and they will continue flowering 

until early October. 

• Plant bedding begonias for nonstop 

summer colour ... they’ll grow in 

semi-shade or full sun. 

• Lift and divide flowering perennials. 

• Fertilise lawns with 5:1:5 and begin 

regular weekly mowing – but set the 

blades high so that the grass can 

establish deep roots. 

• Veggies to sow this month are 

cabbage, spinach, Swiss chard, 

lettuce, root veggies, green beans, 

brinjals, cucumber, peppers, bush 

and trailing squash, sweetcorn, 

and tomatoes. 

In the veggie garden, we’re 

planting beetroot – an 

excellent early-spring crop 

since it germinates in cool 

soil. Chioggia (pronounced 

kee-OH-jee-ah) Guardsmark 

is not just any beetroot. The 

plants have bright green 

leaves with light pink stems, 

and when sliced open, it’s 

candy-striped. This Italian 

heirloom variety produces 

medium-sized beets that 

also work well as baby beet 

... its mild, sweet flavour 

becomes super sweet when 

roasted, so lovely used in 

salads. It can be sown yearround 

in warmer areas, a 

spring planting matures in 

about two months, and you 

can order seed online from 

Gro-Pak. Details: gropak.co.za 

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BLOOMING SPRING 

The weather’s warm, 

flowers are blooming, 

it’s our favourite 

season of the year! 

Order now, plant and reap 

the (beautiful) benefits 

The Dahlia Cornel – perfectly formed, 

dark cherry-red velvety flowers, 

productive and reliable – is, according 

to Adene Nieuwoudt, hands down 

the best red variety in the world. Well, 

we think Adene’s job is hands down 

one of the best in the world. She’s 

the passionate force behind Adene’s 

Farm Flowers, a working flower farm 

dedicated to producing high-quality, 

beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers. 

And it’s from their website that you 

can shop for seeds and tubers ... 

Amaranthus and lace and dahlias 

(swoon) and sunflowers ... a collection 

of the most magnificent blooms 

imaginable, for you to grow at home. 

There’s also linen and pretty floral 

masks for those who don’t have green 

fingers. Details: adeneflowers.co.za 

From pod to plate 

We know we’re not the only ones embracing growing our own herbs and 

veggies ... and we know you’re going to love our new discovery as much 

as we do. Vegepod gives the average person (that’s us) a simple and easy 

way to grow veggies at home. Boasting to be an award-winning Australian 

designed product, these are raised gardening beds (no more crouching 

down with stiff knees), which have a self-watering, built-in mist irrigation 

spray (so plants last weeks without you having to do any watering), and 

a permeable mesh canopy, which keeps out bugs, and helps manage 

the temperature. It comes in three sizes, so will suit every household, and 

you can choose to have it on a permanent stand, or a trolley on wheels – 

massively helpful if you have a small space. The pods cost from R2799 to 

R5999, depending on size, with stands and trolleys starting at R1499. You can 

also buy gardening tools and accessories online, as well as RAW seed packs – 

the Summer Seed 10 Pack costs R300 and has all the veggies and herbs you 

need for the season. Really fabulous idea ... we’re massive fans. 

Details: vegepod.co.za or email info@vegepod.co.za. 



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Sitting on the 

deck of the bay 

Sitting right on the water’s edge at Hobie Beach – one of the best-rated locations in 

Plett – The Bungalow, Plettenberg Bay is a fusion of sun, sea and sand, with lashings 

of luxury and touches of seaside chic … the perfect spot for beachside living. And it’s 

where we want to be the minute the travel ban lifts. 


We’re not breaking the 

law. It’s a virgin cocktail! 


A quiet corner. A firepit. 

The shade of a milkwood. 

Happy days. 

This privately owned bed and breakfast may be five star, but it’s not 

stuffy. In fact, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your flip-flops at the 

door, collapse on a sofa, and sip something cool while letting the 

kids have fun. 

There’s sophisticated, but laid-back accommodation – cool and 

breezy, sea-facing, luxuriously furnished rooms. There’s a fabulous 

family suite, but also a cleverly designed ‘Pod’ room, where the kids 

sleep in bunk-like compartments. 

There’s a lovely, casual restaurant, where the kitchen’s open all day 

... dishing up holiday fare nachos, sushi and signature pizzas. 

When the weather’s warm, you can relax in the sun on the pool 

terrace, finding shade under the beautiful indigenous milkwood 

trees, or head on up to the rooftop deck which overlooks the 

entire bay. For cooler evenings, you can gather up the family and 

sit around a cosy fire in the private tranquil boma area, with comfy 

beanbags and oversized scatter cushions. 

If you can bear to tear yourself away, there’s a beach just a pebble’s 

throw away and loads of other attractions ... think hiking through 

the Robberg Nature Reserve, taking a cruise on the Keurbooms 

River, swimming, surfing, whale, dolphin and seal watching, 

boating, fishing and kayaking - The Bungalow supplies kayaks, surf 

and body boards to guests. Good grief, there’s more ... try cycling 

and golfing, or a spot of birdwatching. 

After the stressful months, we’ve all had this year, we think falling 

asleep to the soothing sounds of the sea are just what we need ... 

see you there! 

Rates are from R2 400 for two sharing a room. 

Details: The Bungalow, Plettenberg Bay is one of Cape Summer Villas’ 

boutique collection of exclusive accommodation properties in the 

Western Cape. Phone 044-533-1864 or capesummervillas.co.za 

Take a surfboard and 

catch the perfect wave. 

If we’re going to sit on a 

deck ... this is the one! 


Spoil 

September 

The force of nature 

Socially responsible. Organic. Green. Three reasons why we’re massive 

fans of NUXE. But for so many other reasons too. Nature is the main 

source of inspiration and innovation for this French brand, which we 

first discovered when they introduced Huile Prodigieuse natural beauty 

oils to the SA market. Since then, they’ve become one of the leaders 

in natural anti-ageing skincare. This month, with advances in 

green technology, the new Nuxe Bio Organic ranges will be 

launched ... an exceptional, certified organic, vegan skincare 

range with luxurious ingredients ... think hazelnut, chia 

seeds, citrus. Textures, with 100 per cent naturalorigin 

scents, melt into the skin, making this 

a joy to use. There are nine products in 

the range – suitable for men and 

women – from anti-puffiness and 

anti-dark circles reviving eye 

cream and rich moisturising 

day creams, to a micellar 

cleansing water and 

an antioxidant serum. 

Available at select 

Woolworths, Truworths 

and Foschini stores and 

selected independent 

stockists, and online at 

absoluteskin.co.za. To win 

a hamper, visit our Facebook 

page (GetItNationalMagazines), 

and like our NUXE post. 

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