JHB West - Oct 2020

JOBURG WEST 

Shevon Pereira 

What you see is 

what you get 

A luxe tented 

camp experience 

Give your garden 

a rosy outlook 

WIN! A collection of 

swoon-worthy vases 

So hot 

RIGHT NOW 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

OCTOBER 2020

CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

5 Cheers to happy vibes this month 

6 Hot reads and chilled liqueurs ... 

WISH LIST 

8 Celebrate Garden Day, sip on bubbly or invigorate your senses 

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PEOPLE 

10 Shevon Pereira got a healthy dose of positivity and is eager 

to spread it wherever she goes 

12 We chat to the women from Jam Water Services 

about their aim to provide water to one rural community at a time 

THIS MONTH WE’RE ... 

16 All about masks, facials and new must-haves on the beauty scene 

• loving the glam-boho vibe • get recipe ideas from a Levantine kitchen 

• and adding zest to our lives 

DECOR & GARDENING 

24 Delightfully Delft for any occasion 

26 We’re ready to give our garden a rosy outlook 

TRAVEL 

32 Don’t miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime treat at Thornybush’s 

Saseka Tented Camp 

WIN 

34 We’ve got a collection of stylish vases to give away 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Shevon Pereira 

• Make-up & hair: Elaine Boshoff from EA Academy West Rand. Details: 

Follow @EAMakeupandHairstylists on Facebook 

• Photographer: Jaco Bothma from Empire Photography. Details: 

empirephotography.co.za 

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A hot date! 

Cheers to happy vibes this month 

Paint your town pink 

Gather your friends and family to take 

part in the first-ever virtual Avon Justine 

iThemba Walkathon to raise funds for 

breast cancer awareness and education. 

There’ll be no starting line, no parking 

problems, no crowds, no road closures or 

traffic disruptions. Instead, you choose your 

route and will receive notifications informing 

you of the distance you’ve walked. You can 

either walk the 4km or 8km and share your 

experience on social media by using the 

hashtag #iThembaWalkathon. Dress up in 

pink and make a difference on the 31st from 

7.30am. R150 for adults, R100 for children 

under the age of 12 and free entry for 

children under the age of 2. 

Details: www.ithembawalkathon.co.za 

Action galore on the big screen 

In the Honest Thief, they call him the ‘In-and-out bandit’ because 

meticulous thief Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) has stolen $9 million from 

small-town banks while managing to keep his identity a secret. But after 

he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Kate Walsh), Tom decides to make 

a fresh start by coming clean about his criminal past, only to be doublecrossed 

by two ruthless FBI agents. Releases on October 2. • Gal Gadot is 

to don her cape once again, and return to our screens as the Amazonian 

princess in Wonder Woman 1984. The eagerly anticipated DC Comics 

title will fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big-screen 

adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah 

… while reuniting with her love interest, Steve Trevor. Releases on October 

9. • In the punishing action thriller, The Doorman a former Marine turned 

doorman at a luxury New York City high-rise must outsmart and battle 

a group of art thieves and their ruthless leader. As the thieves become 

increasingly desperate and violent, the doorman calls upon her deadly 

fighting skills to end the showdown all while struggling to protect her 

sister’s family. Releases on October 16. 

Prost! 

Guys, just because Octoberfest is 

cancelled, there’s no reason why 

you can’t still be part of this annual 

German tradition. Time to break 

out the lederhosen and dirndls 

and host your own Oktoberfest 

party at home! Set up a beer 

tent in your garden, hang a few 

blue and white banners, stock 

up on German beers and serve 

pretzels, sausages like bratwurst or 

knackwurst, eisbein, roast chicken, 

potato salad or sauerkraut. It’s 

not a party without the perfect 

playlist. Add some authenticity to 

the mix by playing Ein Prosit to 

get everyone in a happy mood… 

To end your shindig on a sweet 

note, we suggest you whip up a 

batch of apple strudel. Head to 

our website, getitmagazine.co.za/ 

joburg-west/ for more tips and 

recipes. Wunderbar! 


Book club 

Hot reads and chilled liqueurs ... 

this months book club’s looking good! 

There are a few authors who have us leaping for joy when we see a new 

release ... and Lisa Jewell is right at the top of that list. Gripping, engrossing, 

disturbing, her books are thrillers with heart-thumping, unexpected twists 

that just take your breath away. Her latest, Invisible Girl, is about a missing 

girl, an invisible man, and how we often look in the wrong places for bad 

people and not noticing the real predators who walk freely among us in 

plain sight. Century 

The pay checks are huge. The work exciting. The drinks flow. But people 

sneak into the bathroom for a hit of cocaine, people sleep under desks, 

and sexual harassment is rife. The Boy’s Club by Erica Katz is set in a 

corporate Manhattan law firm ... a place where if you don’t turn a blind 

eye, the boys’ club is a dangerous place to be. Orion 

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We’re not serving wine at book club this month. Instead, we’re bringing out 

the Limoncello. Why? Because it’s summer and we’re happy and in an Amalfi 

kind of mood. Also, a few of the books we’ve chosen are lip-puckeringly, 

cheek-suckingly, squeeze-your-eyes-shut scary. So a bit of a theme going, 

yes? Our favourite version is Bottega’s Limoncino ... you can find it at good 

bottle stores, or order online for R325 from takealot.com

The thrills just keep on coming. Shari Lapena (The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House 

... LOVE her books) has just released The End of Her, which is tension-filled, fast-paced, 

edge-of-your-seat. A recently married and new mum of twin may be struggling with the 

disorienting effects of sleep deprivation, but knows one thing is certain ... she has everything 

she ever wanted. Until a woman from her husband’s past arrives and makes a horrifying 

allegation about his first wife. He always claimed her death was an accident - but she says it 

was murder. This one’s an all-nighter. Penguin 

A missing patient is a hospital ward’s worst nightmare, and the disappearance of a newborn 

baby from a maternity ward in a New York hospital creates a city-wide emergency. Then 

another kidnapping, and a stabbing, take place ... rumours and accusations fly, and a midwife 

teams up with a sceptical NYPD detective to solve the case. But the truth is far more twisted 

than either of them could ever have imagined. The Midwife Murders by James Patterson 

and Richard DiLallo is a thrill-a-minute paperback read. Arrow Books 

Mark Billingham‘s Sleepyhead was released in August 2001, flew straight onto the top ten 

bestseller list, and was the biggest selling debut novel of the year. Cry Baby - the 17th book 

in the Tom Thorne series - is its prequel. It’s set way back in 1996, when Thorne a young 

detective, haunted by the moment when he ignored his instincts, and how that led to a 

horrific crime. Now on his first case - that of a young boy who’s gone missing while playing 

in the woods- and Detective Sergeant Tom Thorne is not going to let anything get in the 

way of him solving the crime. Another great read from another favourite author. Little, Brown 

Time for a little light relief 

from murder, mayhem 

and mystery. Hello Greta. 

She’s flawed. She’s jocular. 

And she’s played the part 

of the funny fat friend her 

entire life. But she’s hiding 

insecurities behind her 

big smile - because size 

doesn’t matter when you’re 

having fun, right?. Warm 

and wonderfully moving, 

Carmel Harrington’s My 

Pear-Shaped Life, shows 

us that, like Greta’s about 

to discover, sometimes 

the best moments in life 

come when everything’s 

gone a bit pear-shaped. 

HarperCollins Publishers 

I want to speak 

to the manager 

You’re such a Karen. The memes are taking over the internet ... and 

two real-life Karens have got together to offer thoughts on how 

and when to be a Karen and how and how and when to shut up. 

Covering any sticky situation South Africans may find themselves 

in, The Karen Book of Rules has do’s and don’ts for everything from 

braais, WhatsApp groups and Zoom calls to the navigating the queue 

at Woolies. With quotes from local Karens, including honorary Karen 

Tannie Evita, who has written the foreword, this tongue-in-cheek 

etiquette guide will not only make you laugh out loud, but will also 

help you do the right thing, and do it right. After all, sometimes 

you might actually need to speak to the manager. Written by Karin 

Schimke (who lives in Cape Town and once had a straight blond 

Karinfringe that reached her chin), and Karen Jeynes (who’s written for 

stage, radio, film and online), this book will help Karens everywhere to 

use their power for good. Follow @thekarenrules on Instagram to join 

the conversation. nb Publishers 


Wish list 

Our favourites for this month ... 

Bath time delights 

Aw, there is no greater way to relax than by lowering yourself into a warm bath, letting 

the water soothe away all the stress … And we’ve got just the perfect bath and 

body range to take your relaxation to the next level. Warm, earthy aromas of turmeric 

and the light sweetness of vanilla makes the vegan-friendly turmeric and vanilla 

range from Mr Price Home a must. The range consists of a soap, bath crystals, body 

scrub, wash and lotion. From R69.99 from mrphome.com 

If you love fresh, zesty and floral 

scents then Elizabeth Arden’s 

Green Tea Mimosa is sure to 

be a real winner for you. Wear it 

on hot summer’s day when the 

flowers are in full bloom and all 

the birds are singing! R455 from 

woolworths.co.za 

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Prettiest drinks for a sunny day ... we 

dig these cans of Kleijne Wijn Gezelschap 

wine. Our fave is this blushing 

pale pink Pinot Noir Rosé bubbly, all 

fresh strawberry, bright wild cherry 

and light notes of spice. Dry, with a 

delicate effervescence, it’s what we’ll 

be drinking this month. There’s also 

a Sauv Blanc and Merlot. R129.99 for 

four from winecan.co.za 

Make plastic a 

thing of the past 

with Molten 

Honey’s beeswax 

wraps ... They 

are perfect for 

wrapping food 

or covering up 

leftovers and it is 

reusable (unlike 

cling wrap)! When 

you wrap loses 

its moulding 

ability, use it as a 

firelighter or 

put it in your 

compost heap. 

R229 for a set 

of three 30cm x 

30cm wraps from 

Yuppiechef.com. 

It’s Garden Day. Celebrate. 

Whether your idea of a garden is a 

desert rose succulent in a pot on 

your desk, a herb box on the kitchen 

windowsill, or a manicured-to-withinan-inch-of-its-life 

garden with precisely 

mown lawn and a clipped box hedge 

... celebrate it. Later this month it’s 

Garden Day ... so wear a flower crown, 

share a pot of hibiscus tea and lavender 

shortbread with a garden-loving 

friend, plant a rose bush, and raise 

a glass of bubbles (with elderflower 

syrup) to our gardens. Garden Day was 

created by Candide, the app for plant 

lovers, to encourage people to reconnect 

with their gardens and share the 

joy of gardening. Garden Day will host 

a programme of garden-themed activities 

like yoga, flower crown-making 

workshops, garden-inspired gourmet 

and more. It’s on Sunday, October 11 

and everyone is encouraged to join 

the celebration live on Zoom and 

Facebook. Details: Find the programme 

details on gardenday.co.za/events 


Meeting Shevon I couldn’t help but 

think how much she reminded me 

of a sensuous Portuguese beauty. 

Soulful green-brown eyes, long 

eyelashes and gorgeous dark locks, 

she is without a doubt strikingly 

beautiful. Her bright smile and 

contagious laugh are evidence of 

how she genuinely loves life. Her easygoing 

and bubbly personality makes 

you feel as though you’ve known her 

for years. 

Beyond her great sense of humour 

and the quirky jokes, Shevon is 

a junior business developer for 

a construction and electrical 

engineering company responsible 

for their branding and procedural 

processes. And, she is also a parttime 

model, co-owner of a small 

eco-friendly business called 

Route Products (selling bamboo 

toothbrushes and 100 per cent cotton 

bags), and an ambassador for The 

Umbrella Foundation. 

The latter was founded during Level 5 

of the nationwide lockdown. 

‘The pandemic has torn millions 

of South Africans away from their 

livelihoods, and putting food on 

the table has become an everyday 

struggle. I simply could not sit and 

do nothing knowing that a lot of 

people are taking huge strain. During 

a conversation with my mother, 

she told me about a friend, Annette 

Smyth whom I should reach out 

to. Chatting to Annette it was clear 

she had a burning desire to start 

something right away to help those 

in need. 

‘Annette told me that 

she envisioned an umbrella 

because it symbolises 

protection, and that she 

aimed to protect everyone 

in SA who needed help, 

regardless of the ‘season’. 

‘The Umbrella Foundation 

was born, starting with just 

four people. Soon after more 

people got involved. Linked with 

BackaBuddy they literally assist 

with anything you can think of 

– from donating meals, blankets, 

clothes, food, books, toiletries, 

masks, WiFi to educational 

resources (and the 

list continues!).’ 

Charged with creative fire and 

a philosophical outlook, Shevon 

is always looking for the next 

adventure. She entered Miss South 

Africa, and when she only made it 

to the top 35, she took the news in 

her stride. 

‘Yes, at first I was gutted … Inclined 

to overthink every situation, I just 

reminded myself that everything 

works out the way it should as it is in 

God’s hands. Experiencing failure may 

be harsh, but it also offers a unique 

opportunity to step back and move 

on for success. 

‘This experience also made me learn 

a lot about myself. Be brave and take 

risks in life. Apply for that dream job, 

pursue that passion, say yes to that 

opportunity that scares you, and be 

unapologetically you. Challenging 

yourself is creating yourself.’ 

What you might not know about 

Shevon is that she’s been dancing 

since the age of three! Now it all 

makes sense why she walks so 

gracefully with poise and confidence. 

‘I did ballet and modern dancing 

for many years. For a few months, I 

even did hip hop with the dream of 

starring in a Step Up movie (hey, a girl 

can dream!). But later on, I pursued 

contemporary and then Latin 

American at university. My goal is to 

continue with Latin American and to 

dance competitively. 

‘Dancing played a big part in who I 

am today – it taught me discipline 

and that hard work reaps reward. 

Most of my motivation of ‘falling, and 

getting back up’ has come from my 

years of dancing.’ 

When asked about a role model she 

looks up to, without even thinking 

twice Shevon said she has the 

utmost respect and admiration for 

one of her previous mentors during 

her BCom Entrepreneurship studies, 

Dimakatso Malwela. 

‘She is a multifaceted woman who 

has cemented herself into the 

empowerment of women in Africa 

through entrepreneurship, tourism, 

clothing and textiles, as well as 

leadership. She has the heart to 

serve a nation and always makes an 

impact on the lives of those around 

her. Dimakatso has inspired me to 

become an advocate for change. 

‘If there is one thing I wish I could 

change it would be to alleviate 

poverty. As an aspiring entrepreneur, 

I believe in the power to change 

not only the demographics in 

South Africa but the mindsets of 

South Africans to produce more 

Proudly South African products and 

businesses, and by being job creators 

and not job seekers.’ 

There are many layers to Shevon, 

but one thing remains – she’s got a 

healthy dose of positivity and is eager 

to spread it wherever she goes. 

‘I want to encourage you today that 

whatever life has been throwing at 

you, get out the jug and start making 

that lemonade!’ 

Short and sweet: 

• All things in moderation except her grandmother’s homemade milk tart • She 

wishes that she could sing or play an instrument • The book she will read again 

is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey • She doesn’t like it when 

certain foods touch on her plate • Her favourite TV show is So You Think You Can 

Dance • She cannot stand spiders • If she could have one superpower it would 

be to speak and understand any language 

Details: Follow The Umbrella Foundation Africa and Route South Africa on Facebook. 


On the 

plus side 

Shevon Pereira is a whirlwind of positivity, bursting 

with enthusiasm and her diverse personality captivates 

everyone she meets. 

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


Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: TANJA ROOTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY. 

WATER IS THEIR 

WORLD 

Not all superheroes wear a cape, some wear pink hard hats and 

gumboots instead. We chat to the women from Jam Water Services 

about their aim to provide water to one rural community at a time. 

You open the tap and without thinking twice, you have 

running water … However, so many communities simply do 

not have access to this basic human right. And that’s where 

Jam Water Services (JWS) comes in. They are a commercial 

non-profit organisation specialising in drilling boreholes 

and providing pump installations solutions to ensure safe 

drinking water for communities. 

Located on the outskirts of Roodepoort, a passionate team 

of skilled women has been helping to provide water to 

rural communities in this and other countries. The ‘Pink 

Ladies’ are involved in the full project process, from start to 

finish. Not only do they run the office admin, but they go 

out to these communities, put all the marketing in place, 


work with potential donors, work with the drilling teams, 

go to the communities for a celebration launch and follow 

each project through heart and soul. In short, they are the 

‘mothers’ of every project. 

‘One in 10 people worldwide lives without clean water and 

has to make use of contaminated water for survival,’ says the 

‘Pink Ladies spokeswoman’, Lerina Liebenberg of JWS. 

‘Many deaths under the age of five are caused by diarrhoeal 

diseases. Sadly, without clean water there can be no 

development or survival. Access to safe and healthy water is 

a basic human right and our biggest mission. Therefore, the 

aim of our water and sanitation programmes is to improve 

the health and hygiene of communities all across Africa.’

The ‘Pink Ladies’ from Jam Water Services – Janette 

Chambers, Ronette Chambers, Esther Rakoena, Annette 

Carrick, Lerina Liebenberg and Gill McNamara. 

JWS establishes approximately 180 boreholes annually in 

communities that lack access to clean water across Africa. 

Up to date, it will be more than 3 000 boreholes. 

Don’t be mistaken for one moment – this is not a quick, 

get-it-done-in-an-hour slapdash job. This specialised team 

is thorough down to the tee. They offer a complete water 

solution including geophysical surveys, borehole drilling, 

borehole testing, water pump installations, manual and 

solar pump installations, booster pump systems, water tank 

installations and domestic water filtration systems. Quite 

a mouthful, but super impressive. Before they decide on 

drilling a borehole, they send out a team to do a survey of 

the area. Once they indicate where the water is and 

where to drill, JWS gears up the teams (and the drilling rigs) 

and goes to the rural community. 

‘We are not just another drilling company. We deliver a 

quality drilling service using top-quality drilling methods. 

Most of these rural areas do not have the luxury of 

electricity and there we install a hand pump for the whole 

community to use. One innovative idea we used for a 

school was the buddy bay. Water filters are secured in a 

cement ‘bay’ with a couple of secured taps for the school 

kids and the community to use. We loved this buddy bay so 

much that we installed one outside our office premises in 

Nooitgedacht for our local community to use.’ 

While they’ve installed so many water solutions, you might 

think that they have become used to the overwhelming 

joy when a community finally gets water. 

‘Each community touches your soul differently, with a 

different story. It is the most rewarding feeling to ‘hear’ 

the sounds of joy when the first floods of water come 

out of the earth. Something so simple for most of us is 

so precious to many others. No more walking endless 

kilometres for a bucket of muddy contaminated water, no 

more struggling. It is a feeling you could never get used to 

and it keeps you awake to the world and its realities. 

‘Their grateful smiles and waves are the warmest greetings 

of the day. There was one case last year where the whole 

company went to assist in drilling a borehole for Kulungile 

Kids in KZN, a children’s home run by South Africa’s Mother 

Teresa. Founded by Sister Abegail Ntleko, she provides a 

loving home for about 20 children of all ages. A few years 

ago she was given the Unsung Hero Award by the Dalai 

Lama. They had severe water problems, so bad that 

she had immense difficulty running the home. We spent 

quite some time with her and the children … what a 

remarkable woman and a magical space she steers. To 

be able to assist them with running water, and then 

their utmost gratefulness will forever be a memorable 

experience for all of us. 

But this is not where JWS’ services end. Besides providing 

sustainable water solutions, communities are also 

given comprehensive water and sanitation education 

and training. 

‘WASH, which translates to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 

collectively, are activities that cannot exist independently. 

Without water, proper sanitation and hygiene are not 

possible, and if proper hygiene is not in place, water 

becomes contaminated. So, education is vital. Clean 

water saves lives. 

About JWS’ future plans, the Pink Ladies said it is their 

dream to be recognised by local society for the work 

they do. 

‘We would love to get all South Africans involved in giving 

life. We have been around for many, many years, 

but we can only dream of getting bigger and doing more 

with the help of local companies.’ 

It was Benjamin Franklin who famously said: ‘When the 

well’s dry, we know the worth of water’. We truly have no 

idea how blessed we are. 

Details: www.jwservices.co.za or email lerina@jwservices.co.za. 


Lockdown locks 

Salons are open (three cheers!) but for some of us, a weekly or even 

monthly visit isn’t possible. Here are the products we’re using at home. 

Two Oceans has an excellent, affordable range of hair 

care products, and during lockdown, we’ve been using 

Two Oceans Keratin + Argan Range - Hydra Smooth. 

There’s a smooth shampoo which hydrates, shines and 

softens your hair and scalp. Infused with antioxidants to 

deeply condition and revive your hair for soft, glossy results, 

we found our hair soft and moisturised. The conditioner is 

infused with vegetable-derived keratin and argan oil, which 

is naturally rich in vitamins E, F, A & C, so helps to replenish 

and condition. R99.95 each for a massive 1000ml, from 

Dis-Chem, Pick n Pay and Checkers. 

Vegan, made with 100 per cent 

natural cold-pressed oils, free 

from all things artificial ... the new 

Nature Box range is really fabulous. 

Priced from R100 from takealot.com 


If you want to look as if you’ve just 

stepped out of the salon, you really 

do need to use the right tools. And 

there’s nothing better than the new 

ghd Helios professional hairdryer. 

Light and fast, it offers ultra-powerful 

drying and ultimate styling control 

... exactly what we want. Features 

include technology for reduced frizz 

and flyaways, a cool shot button for 

a quick blast of air to fix your style, a 

contoured nozzle for a concentrated 

airflow - and it’s really quiet, too. It 

comes in four colours - black, navy, 

white and this rich, deep burgundy, 

and costs R2900 from hair salons. 

An exceptionally good buy ... great 

quality, and these dryers last forever. 

And while we’re using a ghd (at every 

opportunity!), we rave, too, about the 

Heat Protect Spray (R280), the Smooth 

and Finish Serum (a lifesaver for those 

of us with frizz, R280), and the classic 

Paddle Brush, for mid to long hair ... its 

broad, flat base lets you blow-dry large 

sections of hair smooth and straight 

(R400). All from ghdhair.com

How to eat less by 

eating more protein 

There are lots of reasons to eat protein at 

breakfast. Protein helps keep you full and 

satisfied until lunch. And a new study suggests 

it might even help curb snacking at night. 

If you keep up with the latest in dietary advice, you 

can probably list a few reasons why protein is such 

an important nutrient. It’s necessary, of course, to 

help you build and maintain your muscle mass. And 

it’s also known to be a much better at filling you 

up than either fat or carbohydrate. That’s why we 

suggest that people aim to have a good source of 

protein at each meal or snack. The idea is simply this 

high-carb meals don’t stay with you, while higher 

protein meals can help control hunger from one 

meal to the next. But here’s something else. A recent 

study suggests that a high protein breakfast not 

only helps control your appetite until the next meal, 

it might reduce unhealthy snacking in the evening. 

How protein measures up 

Adolescents are notorious breakfast-skippers, and that’s 

associated with weight gain. Researchers at the University 

of Missouri studied the effects of different breakfast meals 

in 20 overweight teenage girls—who typically ate breakfast 

no more than twice a week. The girls were asked to do the 

following ... one week, they skipped breakfast each day, 

one week they had a high-protein breakfast every day (35 

grams), and one week they had a lower protein breakfast 

every day (13 grams). What the researchers wanted to know 

was how the different meals affected their appetite, hunger 

levels between meals, food cravings and evening snacking. 

To measure all these things, the girls completed 

questionnaires about their level of hunger and satisfaction 

during the day, and they had brain scans just before dinner. 

The scans allowed the researchers to see how certain 

areas of the brain responded - in particular, those that are 

involved in food cravings - when the girls were shown 

pictures of appealing foods. Then the girls went home with 

advertorial 

a cooler full of goodies, a huge assortment of salty snacks, 

candy, ice cream, fruit, pizza, macaroni and cheese. And they 

were told they could eat as much as they wanted during 

the evening. 

When all was said and done, the high-protein breakfast 

had several advantages over the low-protein one (and 

certainly over no breakfast at all). For one thing, the girls 

said the high-protein breakfast was more filling - no surprise 

there. But during the week that they ate the high-protein 

breakfast, their brain activity was different. There was 

less activity in the areas of the brain responsible for food 

cravings, and the girls ate less high-fat, high-sugar foods 

after dinner. This is an interesting twist on the whole story. It 

suggests that a high-protein breakfast not only helps keep 

you full until lunch but may even help curb your intake over 

the course of the day. Getting in 35 grams of protein at one 

time, as they did in the study, might be a bit of a challenge. 

But you can get close—25 grams is actually fairly easy to do. 

Up your breakfast protein 

Here are some meals to try, all of which will give you about 25 grams of protein. 

• A protein shake with non-fat milk. A portion of milk provides about 10 grams of protein, and you can adjust the 

protein powder in your shake to boost it up • A portion of plain non-fat cottage cheese with fruit and a handful of 

almonds • An omelette made with two whole eggs or four egg whites, filled with veggies and an ounce of low-fat 

mozzarella cheese • Rolled oats cooked in non-fat milk with protein powder and a dab of almond butter added 

after cooking. • 100% whole grain toast, topped with non-fat cream cheese and 85 grams smoked salmon. 

Visit myherbalifebreakfast.co.za for more ideas on how to make breakfast a breeze. 

Of course, this is only one recent study, and its conclusions are not yet the state of the science on this topic. But 

there is good support in the scientific literature for the general proposition that protein intake under the right 

circumstances produce feelings of satiety.

Shades of summery 

seville and rose 

Masks and facials and pretty new collections on the beauty scene this October 

Twist and glow 

Since we’re in an Isle of Capri mood (we can dream!) we’re obviously 

obsessed with this new, limited edition summer collection from 

Clarins. The Clarins Bronzing Compact (R485) is inspired by 

Mediterranean style ... it’s all warm shades of summer with sun 

kissed skin. The trio of matte bronzing shades can be used together, 

or individually, on the face and body to give a warm and natural sun 

kissed glow. The Clarins Twist To Glow - this one in Coral Happy - is 

a 2-in-1 powder which illuminates the eyes and cheekbones 

in a twist of colour. With a grill that transforms the solid 

texture into an ultra-fine powder that is easy to blend, 

this shimmer powder captures the light and enhances 

radiance. Look out, too, for the Twist To Glow in Pink 

and Mandarin, R420 each. Also lets-do-the-twist with 

Clarins Lip Twist Duo - a 2-in-1 product that transforms 

the lips in just two steps. On one side, a coloured 

felt give the lips a matte finish. On the other, a topcoat 

balm perfects the colour with a sparkling shine. 

Doubly as pretty. Lovely shades to suit every mood. R320. 

And not new, but we can’t get through summer without 

Clarins Water Lip Stain - customisable and long-wearing 

colour, for a barely-there feel. Lips look natural, seemingly 

tattooed with colour like an ink. Get one in Rose Water or 

Orange Water, R315 each. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 

Hello Summer. Hello radiance! 

Here are two brand-new-on-the-beauty-shelves products that are soon going to be 

top of the must-use list. For those of you who’re keen welcome the new season in with 

a glowing, radiant skin ... SVR Vitamin C Antioxidant Foam Mask. This micro-peeling 

mask is a wonderful boost for skin radiance. With 25 per cent optimised vitamin C (a 

powerful ingredient that protects against aging and illuminates the skin), combined 

with retexturizing, moisturising and plumping ingredients, the mask exfoliates, smooths 

and illuminates the skin’s complexion, and reduces signs of aging. We fancy the aerosol 

format, too. R750. Also look out for SVR Microgommage Lift – which promises the 

pleasure of having skin like new again! This exfoliating mask, with vitamin A, 0.1 per cent 

pure retinol, volcanic sand and musk rose oil, targets the accumulation of dead cells and 

signs of ageing such as uneven skin tone, imperfections, enlarged pores and wrinkles. Use 

it regularly and results should include clearer, more radiant skin, unblocked pores, reduced 

unevenness, and wrinkle reduction. R475. Details: Available at riekiemedaesthetic.co.za, 

absoluteskin.co.za or shopfomo.com and at selected beauty salons. 

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From mask-related skin 

irritations to nappy rash ... 

Along with your sanitiser spray, keep 

these two Eau Thermale Avéne 

essentials in your bag. We’re already fans 

of the Thermal Spring Water, which 

is excellent for sensitive, intolerant 

and allergic skin. It soothes, softens, 

and restores skin’s natural balance, 

and promotes skin healing. It’s used 

to combat facial redness, to calm skin 

irritation due to sunburn, razer burn 

or after a facial or surgery, to calm 

and soothe nappy rash, or simply to 

cool yourself down while travelling or 

playing sport. Now we’ve discovered 

the new Eau Thermale Avéne 

Cicalfate+ restorative and protective 

cream. Use after the spring water for 

immediately soothing. And it’s great 

for everything from mask-related skin 

irritations, superficial cuts and burns, 

localized dryness, after treatments laser 

and chemical peel. It’s safe for everyone, 

from babe to adult, and can be used on 

body, face and lips. You’ll find both on 

eau-thermale-avene.co.za, the spring 

water ranges from R85 for a small 

handbag spray to R229 for a familyfriendly 

size; Cicalfate costs R209. 

Beets. Carrots. Barley. Take your beauty cue from nature 

We’re fanatical about wearing our masks (and hope you are too). But what we’re 

not fans of are the breakouts they cause, particularly for those who’re already 

suffering from oily, problematic skin. The Placecol Cleansing Chlorophyll Facial 

is rich in chlorophyll derived from young Barley plants, which helps to 

detoxify the skin and decrease surface shine, while also reducing congestion 

and inflammation. Combined with High Frequency Treatment, this facial 

destroys the bacteria responsible for breakouts and combats congestion. With 

powerful anti-oxidants to increase the skin’s immunity and help reduce free 

radical damage, the result is visibly refreshed, clearer skin. If you just feel your 

skin is a little tired (aren’t we all?), there’s a Oxygenating Vitamin A Facial - 

highly effective for revitalising and boosting tired skin. Naturally rich in Vitamin 

A (hello carrots), it tightens and firms the skin, stimulating micro-circulation 

which increases oxygen and nutrients to the cells. This facial is rich in powerful 

anti-oxidants to help protect the skin from harmful free radical damage, a major 

cause of ageing. Then there’s the Betanin Hydration Facial ... an intensely 

cooling and hydrating facial which contains Betanin, a potent anti-oxidant that 

protects cells from free radical damage and gives beetroot its deep red colour. 

Rich in Vitamin C to boost immunity and stimulate cell function, plus 

generous quantities of essential skin health minerals, such as iron and folate, and 

with beetroot’s deeply detoxifying properties, this facial leaves the skin feeling 

refreshed, renewed and energised. These facials cost from R475 to R525. 

Details: For your closest Placecol salon, visit placecol.com 

October 20 Get It Magazine

Here 

comes 

the 

sun 

.... and we’re ‘little darling’ 

ourselves all over this 

glam-boho vibe 


Nothing says summer like dreamy florals 

and flowing silhouettes! We’re massive fans 

of Belle Gray ... every visit to the site results 

in multiple buys (poor credit card). And this 

summer we’re going to wear this gorgeous 

Mamanuca floral off-the-shoulder maxi 

dress at every single opportunity. All ruffle 

top and flowing hemline, with florals in hot 

pink and navy, sage and mustard, orange 

and green, it has a forgiving, elasticated, 

adjustable waistline. Swoon. R980 

from bellegray.co.za

Rose-tinted sunnies 

and floral earrings 

... here’s to a pretty 

October 

Quay Australia pink 

sunnies for a rose-tinted 

view of the world, R1200 

from elizabethsummer. 

com • This beaded 

necklace with lime, 

eggshell blue and gold 

glass Miyuki seed beads 

and gold-plated sterling 

silver ring pendant 

is fairly long (around 

108cm) ... it’s lovely 

layered with other similar 

necklaces, but we wear ours wound 

(and wound and wound) round our 

wrist. R250 from themakerycollection. 

com • We love it that scrunchies are 

back. These luxe linen hair scrunchies are 

the perfect everyday accessory. Use them 

to secure a ponytail or bun. R89 each from 

sweetpeas.co.za • Lovely palm leaf straw 

baskets from Morocco are handmade, 

and can be personalised with your initials. 

R1690 from elizabethsummer.com • Pretty 

up your look with these multi fruit and 

flower earrings, R300 from lovisajewellery. 

co.za • An elevated take on the everyday 

slide ... these vivid green Lydia knot slides 

look great, wear comfortably. R899 from 

Country Road at Woolworths.

Tastes from a 

Levantine kitchen 

When life gives you lemons ... you’d better hope it gives you chickpeas too. 

Then, with just a few more ingredients, you’re set for a celebratory feast. Dip into the 

new Hummus to Halva cookbook for the most delish dishes for a spring party. 

Mint & Ginger Lemonade 

Easy to make and really refreshing on a 

hot summery day, this drink is great for 

parties, too. Just scale up the quantities 

and, for those who like an extra hit, try 

it with a splash of white rum. 

(Makes: 6 glasses. Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 

5 minutes. Chill: 2–3 hours) 

You’ll need: 

150g granulated sugar; 150ml water; 

70g piece fresh root ginger, scrubbed 

and sliced (there’s no need to peel 

first); juice of 8 lemons 

To serve: 

Chilled water and ice cubes; 6 fresh 

mint sprigs; wafer-thin strips of fresh 

root ginger, cut with a vegetable 

peeler (optional) 


To make: 

Put the sugar, water and ginger into 

a small saucepan and heat over a 

low heat, stirring until the sugar has 

dissolved. Bring to the boil, then take 

off the heat, cover with a lid or plate 

and leave to cool at room temperature 

for two to three hours for the flavours 

to develop. Strain the lemon juice into 

a large measuring jug – you should 

have just over 400ml. Strain in the 

ginger syrup and stir to mix, then top 

up to 1.7 litres with chilled water and 

ice cubes. Stir together, then pour into 

6 glasses and add a mint sprig and 

strip of ginger, if using, to each.

Garlic & Lemon Sauce 

This is a mixture that adds a different 

dimension to any hummus dish. We 

don’t put garlic in our hummus but we 

love drizzling this sauce over the top 

– the acid from the lemons together 

with the bitterness of the garlic and 

spiced saltiness of the pickled chillies 

make it irresistible. 

(Serves 4. Makes 150ml . Prep: 5 minutes. 

Stand: 30 minutes) 

You’ll need: 

Juice of 3 lemons; 3 garlic cloves, 

very finely chopped; 2 pickled chilli 

peppers, drained and finely chopped; 

sea salt and freshly ground black 

pepper 

To serve: 

Hummus and warm pita breads 

To make: 

Put all the ingredients into a bowl 

and using a fork, stir together to mix. 

Alternatively, put in a jam jar, screw on 

the lid and shake well. 

Leave to stand for 30 minutes or so for 

the flavours to develop, then strain. 

Drizzle over plates of hummus and 

serve with warm pita breads. 

From Hummus to Halva ... hello spring food 

Winter’s been great ... all heavy stews and lovely warm 

puds with custard or cream. But we have to admit, we love 

it when the weather turns a little warmer, and spring is a 

fabulous season ... all new beginnings and light food and 

dining al fresco. Hummus to Halva is the most wonderful 

cookbook. Crammed with recipes from a Levantine kitchen, 

it’s been compiled by Ronen Givon – born and raised on a 

kibbutz in Israel and, he confesses, obsessed with hummus, 

and Christian Mouysset – who didn’t taste hummus until he 

went to uni ... then he ate it with anything and everything 

he could. The book is just a fantastic celebration of food to 

share. There’s hummus every which way (with mushrooms 

or slow cooked chunky beef (Christian’s favourite dish in 

the book), with lamb and pine nuts or Moroccan meatballs. 

There are lovely salads – tabbouleh and fattoush, and breads 

and dips and gorgeous labaneh – sour yoghurt cheese. The 

halva cookies, cardamom coffee and ouzo and grapefruit 

slush round off a delicious book. Food to make, to share, to 

celebrate. Published by Pavilion.

Life. Lemons. etc. 

If we’re going to be 

spending (even more) 

time in the kitchen ... it’s 

out with banana bread, 

and in with lemons. 

We’re looking for a little 

zest in our lives. 

Italian tiles lemon apron, 

R405 from rosehipdesign.co.za 

This Lemons and Leaves cloth will brighten up your 

kitchen table ... and move prettily to the dining 

room, too. We rather fancy the botanical lemon 

bread towels, too. Natural linen table cloth R1499, 

towels R249 each, from laperle.co.za 

Get squeezing 

Fresh Lemon Zest hand wash and 

lotion set, R159 from Woolworths. 

Two of the easiest, zestiest lemon recipes ever for you to 

whip up this weekend. 

Let’s start with breakfast. Some lemon curd, to stir into 

your yoghurt. Or spread on a scone. Or eat from the jar. 

Simply take half a cup each of lemon juice and white 

sugar and 60g of salted butter, heat in a pot until sugar 

has dissolved and the mixture is almost boiling and 

set aside. Whisk three extra-large eggs really well 

until lovely and frothy, and then pour into the 

cooled but still warm mixture, whisking frantically. 

Return to the stove - keep the heat low - and 

keep whisking until it thickens (which it does 

all of a sudden, so don’t ignore it for a second). 

Leave to cool in the pot, and then store in a 

glass jar in the fridge. This recipe doubles up 

perfectly, so make for a friend, too. 

Moving onto cocktail hour ... Limoncello 

is one of our favourite summer drinks, and 

it’s so easy to make. Start by taking the peel 

off nine or ten large lemons with a veggie 

peeler, making sure you don’t get any white 

pith. Discard the lemon juice (you can keep 

this to use for your lemon curd). Put the lemon 

peel strips into a 750ml bottle of vodka, replace 

the lid and leave for at least four days at room temperature. Once 

it’s nice and infused, make a syrup with three cups of water and 

two cups of sugar. All you do is place the sugar and water in a 

saucepan and heat up over medium heat until the sugar has 

dissolved and the liquid thickens slightly - about 10 minutes. Cool 

completely, then pour into a jug or large bottle with the vodka 

mixture. Cover it, and leave for 12 hours or overnight. Strain, 

discard the peels and pour into bottles and chill, preferably in the 

freezer, before serving. It will keep in the fridge for a month or so. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Singing the blues 

There’s nothing new about blue and white, or about Delft design - the pattern of the 

gorgeous earthenware originally designed and produced in the Netherlands. But it’s a 

look that never goes out of style ... and is perfect for a hot October al fresco lunch table. 

We cannot rave enough 

about the linen - Delft design 

or otherwise - that you’ll find 

on the La Perle website. These 

natural linen napkins in Delft 

blue pattern are on our to-buy 

list, as is the coordinated 

tablecloth. Napkins 

R195 each from 

laperle.co.za 

It’s I’ not Delft, 

but we’re 

fairly taken 

with this 

indigohued 

Marrakech 

embossed 

porcelain 

crockery 

collection ... 

deep blue, it’s 

really lovely 

mix-and-matched 

or used with plain 

white. Priced from 

R89.95 for the side plate. 

Add to the table these blue 

Hedone pressed tumblers, and 

if you’re eating outdoors and are 

celebrating Italian style with all 

the bambinos, these Bistro acrylic 

tumblers are perfect. R49.95 to R59.95. 

All from woolworths.co.za 


If you’re redecorating on a budget, 

these vinyl tile stickers cover your old 

outdated tiles ... a really affordable 

kitchen make-over. They can also be 

stuck directly to your wall to create 

the illusion of wall tiles, and are water 

resistant. There are 24 patterns in 

the range, and cost R16 per vinyl tile. 

Details: fantastick.co.za 


Between the Delft floral decor bowl and large 

ceramic planter, R599 and R699, both from 

Mr Price Home, is a stunning Ginger jar - for 

storage, decoration or take the lid off and use 

as a vase. R308.60 from grandiflora.co.za • Make 

a table 

cloth from Babylonstoren’s iconic 

linen 

range, this one with their signature 

Delft 

print ... it will add instant vibrancy 

to the dining room table. R1500 from 

bablyonstoren.com • No need to decant ... 

Baleia Extra Virgin Cold-Pressed Olive Oil 

is buttery and smooth and is packaged in 

a show-me-off bottle, as does the Beleia 

wine - this Chardonnay is lovely with 

creamy Italian dishes (oil from R125, wines 

R110) from baleiawines.com 


Coming 

up roses 

Fresh ideas for garden roses 

Mix roses with grasses for a natural look, one that 

brings movement and texture. Bushy, free-flowering 

groundcover Sunsation roses, Deloitte and Touche, 

My Granny and Butterfly Kisses go well with compact 

ornamental grasses like Carex China Blue, Carex 

Amazon Mist, Carex Oshimensis, and Juncus Blue. 

Feed body and soul ... grow roses and veggies together. 

Plant leafy veggies as a border for roses and under 

standard roses or use tall roses as a backdrop for herb and 

veggie beds. They all like the same treatment - full sun, 

fertile soil, and regular watering. 

Text: ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS 

Turn your palisade fence into a feature by espaliering 

roses against it. Tie the stems of a climbing rose in a fan 

shape onto the palisade. The trick of tying the stems that 

way forces the rose to flower all along each stem. The 

result, a wall of roses. 

What’s new in roses 

Eco-chic: no need to spray for fungus disease. That is 

the priority for modern roses that are bred with diseaseresistance 

in their genes. Look out for the ‘ladybird’ logo 

that indicates the Eco-chic disease-resistant roses. 

Drought-tolerant: roses that can withstand irregular or 

limited watering are those with spreading bushy growth 

that shades their powerful, extensive roots. They still 

produce beautiful pickable blooms on shorter stems. The 

new group name for them is Stamina roses. 

Easier, quicker rose care with controlled release fertilisers 

and long-lasting pesticides. Controlled-release Vigolonger 

fertiliser provides a continual, steady release of nutrition 

throughout summer. Dig it in at root level after pruning. 

Koinor is a drench that keeps roses free of sucking insects, 

especially thrips and aphids for up to six months. 


Woo bees with a 

pink rose bush 

Did you know that pink (as well as 

white, and yellow single and semidouble) 

roses are magnets for bees? 

With their exposed stamens and pistils, 

the pollen is always fresh, and the bees 

love it. Because roses have such a long 

flowering season, there are always 

flowers, and pollen, for the 

bees. Bonus ... they attract 

butterflies, too. Lovely! 

50 shades of pink … 

What’s the most popular rose colour? Pink, by 

a pretty mile. And while we haven’t actually 

counted, there could very well be 50 or more 

shades of pink roses. There’s certainly a pink 

for every mood ... soft and dreamy, playful and 

happy, flamboyant and feisty. 

Here are the newest pink roses: 

Pink Polo is a tall, vibrant pink rose that opens 

from a classically shaped bud into a sumptuous 

quartered bloom, the size of a side plate! The 

lightly fragrant blooms are carried on long, 

straight stems, so this is a really lovely picking 

rose. The bush grows to just above shoulder 

height. It is a white ribbon rose, and a portion 

of the sales go to CANSA Paarl. 

Manuela Crabbia is a nostalgia rose with 

huge blooms on strong stems that display 

many shades of pink. The silvery-pink broad 

outer petals are edged with carmine, and as 

the rose unfolds, the centre becomes a soft 

salmon pink. 

Colette Stella is the epitome of a dreamy 

pink rose, with a distinct rosy perfume. As the 

many-petalled blooms open into an antique 

cup shape, the petals become a deeper, warm 

pink. The two-metre high bush flowers from 

top to bottom. 

Nautica offers just a whisper of pink as an 

undertone to the soft lavender shades that 

become a silvery sheen as the rose opens. This 

is a classical hybrid-tea, with long-lasting large 

blooms on a tall, neatly upright growing bush. 

It provides an endless supply of blooms. 

Gloria Mthunzi has exquisitely shaped, 

exhibition-class hybrid tea blooms in a blend 

of pink, orange, and cream. The rose is tall and 

vigorous, standing out in a mixed border. 

Pop along to the Spring Rose 

Festival and indulge in all the floral 

senses. There will be displays of 

roses, tractor train rides through 

the roses, rosy refreshments, and a 

children’s playground among the 

roses. It’s happening at Ludwig’s 

Rose farm from Friday, October 2 

to Sunday, October 4. Entrance is 

free, and it’s well worth the drive. 

Details: www.ludwigsroses.co.za 

The glorious Pink Polo 

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Leadwood Villa, 

for a family safari 

Luxe 

safari 

A once-in-a-lifetime 

offer at what is arguably 

the finest safari lodge 

in the country. 

Thornybush’s Saseka 

Tented Camp is, quite 

simply, beyond perfect! 

The romance of a safari 

... mosquito-netted beds 

and oversized baths 


Let’s be honest. It’s been a long, hard slog this year. Lockdown. Curfews. 

Restrictions. But now travel’s open. We can cross borders and head off to 

hotels and guest houses and lodges. And we can have a glass of wine 

when we get there. Life is good. And particularly good, we have to tell 

you, if the escape you’ve planned is to Saseka Tented Camp. 

The jewel in the crown of the Thornybush collection of lodges, 

an escape here is a once-in-a-lifetime treat. Not only because it’s 

sensationally beautiful, but also because of the special end-of-lockdown 

rates ... it’s one of the few times - heck, perhaps the only time - this lodge 

will be South African friendly, cost wise. 

So what’s so special? Designed by architects and designers Silvio Rech 

and Lesley Carstens, the lodge cleverly and seamlessly combines classical 

style with cutting-edge design, and takes attention to detail to a whole 

new level. From the roof over the massive, tiered deck which mimics 

the dappled light of a tree canopy to the botanical prints on the tents’ 

ceilings, which, besides being aesthetically pleasing, also educate since 

they include the Latin names. 

The colours used throughout the lodge delight and surprise ... although 

they shouldn’t, since they reflect the hues of the surrounding bush. 

Think ivory for the environmentally-friendly flooring that mimics the 

colour of the sand in the river below, dark olive, sage and apple from the 

Jackalberry, Apple Leaf and Leadwood trees, and occasionally touches of 

pink, picked up from the flowers in the area. 

The main area, with a sexy little bar and wide open deck, overlooks the 

dry, seasonal Monwana riverbed, and has comfy intimate areas for sitting 

and doing as little as possible, and dining tables set along the edge so 

you don’t miss the ellies stroll past while you’re lingering over breakfast. 

Glamping is taken to luxe new heights in the tents ... it’s all eye-catching 

black mosquito nets, draped floor to ceiling windows, bespoke furniture, 

a romantic bath and adventurous outdoor rainfall shower, and each 

with a private deck and plunge pool. It would be unusual for you not to 

sometime during the night hear the low grunts and moans of a lion or 

the whooping call of a hyena. 

For groups of up to six, there’s an uber luxury, private Villa, with its own 

central lounge, dining area, pool and an outdoor area which you’ll find 

it difficult to tear yourselves away from. Villa guests also get their own 

private game vehicle and chef, and children are welcome. Massive spoil! 

Meals, too, are created to surprise ... so dinner may be around a fire in the 

river bed with traditional - albeit really glammed up - lodge options, or 

up on the deck with true gourmet options. It’s all great platters of tapas 

or grilled calamari or tempura prawns or lamb loin, it’s mango salsa, and 

mashed brinjal, and smoked raisin puree. Sounds pretentious ... it’s not. 

Obviously, game drives are the highlight of any trip to the bush ... 

and with exceptional trackers and guides and an animal-attracting 

combination of terrain, rivers and vegetation, sightings are frequent, 

close up and exciting. Although nothing’s guaranteed, this area is known 

for its leopard ... spotting a massive male leopard on the hunt (we did), a 

female with her kill up a tree (we did) and a mum with her babe basking 

and playing in the sun (we did) made for an unforgettable trip. 

Okay ... let’s chat about the once-in-a-lifetime offer. A stay at Saseka 

usually costs R15805 a person a night, but the post-lock-down special 

(for South African residents only), is R4999 a person a night, with a 

minimum two night stay. This includes accommodation, all meals 

(breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner), hot beverages, early morning and 

late afternoon game drives, and local sundowner drinks. Extras include 

optional guided walks, and laundry, and the lodge does (unfortunately) 

have Wifi. These rates exclude peak season (December 16, 2020 to 

January 5, 2021). Details: www.thornybush.com 

Extraordinary attention 

to detail throughout 

Well styled G&T 

before the game drive 

OMG puds! 


First impressions count. And a collection of blue and white Delft-inspired vases 

and pots on an entrance table make a stylish, classic statement. The idea is to 

have a collection of different sizes and shapes (matchy-matchy doesn’t work 

here), displayed together. We’ve searched, and found the best selection of 

different vases at Biggie Best (we should have known!). Tall and shapely urns, 

round little ginger jars, flat plates for your keys and loads that would be perfect 

for pot plants ... simply stunning. More good news ... Biggie Best is 

now stocked in selected Volpes stores ... so double shopping 

fun. Details: volpes.co.za/biggie-best. We’ve got a set of these 

to give away to one lucky (and stylish) Get It reader ... simply 

visit getitnationalmagazine on Facebook, find our Biggie Best (ever) 

Competition post and follow the rules. 

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Spoil 

October 

A collection of vases 

from Biggie Best

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