Bloem - Oct 2020

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Make your room a 

PLANT SANCTUARY 

NUWE BAADJIE VIR 

STRIKDASMAN 

CANDY 

tastes sweet success 

OCTOBER 2020

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

2 Cheers to happy vibes this month 

4 Hot reads and chilled liqueurs. . . 

WISH LIST 

6 It’s gardening month. . . embrace it! 

PEOPLE 

8 Candy turns the bitter into sweet 

10 ‘Strikdasman’ trek nuwe baadjie aan 

BEAUTY 

12 Shades of summery Seville and Rose 

HEALTH AND FITNESS 

14 Visit a chiropractor and get adjusted 

FOOD 

16 Tastes from a Levantine kitchen 

DÉCOR 

20 An eye for design 

TRAVEL 

25 Explore your own backyard 

FEATURE 

28 Everything but the Kitchen Sink 

SPOIL 

32 A collection of vases from Biggie Best 

25 

October 2020 

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A hot date! 

Cheers to happy vibes this month 

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 

double-crossed 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. 

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 

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 for more tips and recipe. Wunderbar! 

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Get swept away by some of South Africa’s best 

classical musicians, in 5 exciting concerts, each 

introduced by newly written imaginative stories, all in 

the comfort of your own lounge. With performances 

by Anneke Lamont, Magdalene Minnaar, the awardwinning 

Odeion String Quartet, the FFSO, the OSM 

Camerata, and many more, accompanied by stories 

from writers such as Jaco Jacobs, Nàomi Morgan, and 

Ilne Fourie – performed by Gerben Kamper, Nosana 

Sondiyazi, Jefferson J Dirks-Korkee, and Hillétje Möller 

Bashew. Concerts are available online, every day 

from 1 to 5 October. There are also daily interactive 

Facebook Live chat-sessions where you can connect 

directly with the artists. Tickets are 

available in advance online at 

vrystaatkunstefees.com 

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Urth Garden Centre presents the 

opening of the Bloem Night Market 

from 18:00 till 22:00. Although the venue 

is large and can easily accommodate 

1000 people, only 500 guests will be 

allowed access in accordance to Alert 

Level 1 regulations. Guests are requested 

to wear masks and make use of the 

sanitiser that will be available at different 

stations on the premises. Entry fee is 

R25 for adults, and R10 for kids and 

pensioners. Send an email to welcome@ 

urth.co.za for information or application 

forms, or visit the facebook page @Urth. 

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For an event that will make your 

head spin, join Bloemfontein’s 

spinning fraternity for the first spinning 

event since the lockdown started in 

March. The Grasland Arena will be the 

battlefield where spinners such as Via 

O Lano, Kenzo, Porra, Shaylan and Siya 

will take each other on. Gates open at 

12:00. Tickets cost R50 (pre-sold) and R70 

(at the gate). Kids under 12 pay R20. No 

mask, no entry. Call Selwyn on 081 397 

3483 or Biedie on 078 329 2810 for more 

info or tickets. 

The Staffordshire, award winning bar that is 

situated in the heart of Langenhoven Park in 

Bloemfontein has you covered for the month of 

October for a night out with family or friends. 

10 October: Afrikaans songwriter and rock and 

blues singer, Jan Blom, is set to take the stage at 

the local bar with a beautiful beer garden. 

20 October: Make yourself ready for a Quiz 

Night like no other where your general 

knowledge will be tested. 

1,8, 15, 22, and 29 October 2020: These are 

all the dates you can sing your heart out at the 

popular karaoke night. 

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Book club 

Hot reads and chilled liqueurs ... 

this month’s book club is 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 

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-ofyour 

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 

best seller 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 


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Wish list 

It’s gardening month ... embrace it! 

Love the idea of having house plants, but you’re not known for your green 

fingers? This silk hanging dracena & mixed greens arrangement is exactly 

what you need. All the effect, none of the watering. R2150. We’re also crazy 

about these vintage floral prints, which come in a size to suit (from A 4 to 

A0), are printed on fine art paper using pigment-based archival inks, and 

are available framed or not. Priced from around R480, there’s a hard-tochoose-selection 

on bespokehome.co.za 

Almost too pretty to use ... there’s 

a sensational range of prettily 

packaged Rio Largo olive oils 

and vinegars at oliodesignandco. 

za/shop/ This one - 2 litres of 

exceptionally good oil - costs R399. 

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Compiled by KYM ARGO

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-towithin-an-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 sryup) to our 

gardens. Garden Day was created 

by Candide, the app for plant lovers, 

with the aim of encouraging 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 


Prettiest drinks for Garden 

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 

If you can’t grow them, wear them. 

Surround yourself in a soft floral musk 

scent ... Marc Jacobs Daisy Love 

Eau So Sweet really is. R910 from 

woolworths.co.za 


CANDY 

turns the bitter 

into sweet 

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Texs: NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN

Businesswoman Candy Smith revealed herself to be a 

homebody at heart. The very opposite of her persona 

as the glamorous and glitzy founder of Free State 

Fashion Week. 

T 

he secret to local businesswoman Candy Smith’s 

success is taking a hands-on approach to every 

venture whether it’s her fashion school, trendy and 

upmarket nail bar or travel agency. Having started 

her very first business making school uniform in her 

teens it’s no wonder that she’s now a force to be 

reckoned with but her family remains one of her 

biggest passions. 

Candy warmly welcomed us into her sumptuous 

home in northern Bloemfontein and after all 

Covid-19 protocol was observed she revealed herself as someone who 

prefers her own company. “More than anything I love my own space. Many 

people think that I’m an extrovert but I’m actually not. So on most weekends 

when I don’t need to go anywhere I recharge by relaxing at home in my 

room.” 

The wife and mother of one however, explained that spa days here and 

there are still much appreciated but since the launch of beauty and nail 

salon Tammy Taylor Bloemfontein, her time is spent creating pampering 

sessions for other people. The launch had to be postponed due to the 

Covid-19 crises but thanks to her savvy business and marketing mind the 

salon opened successfully even under Lockdown Level 3. 

This isn’t the first time that Candy has had to make the best of difficult 

circumstances during a pandemic. Travel and tourism had almost 

disappeared during the last few months and while, business travel was 

allowed her agency Unlimited Travel and guesthouse in Bloemfontein 

suffered losses. So she rolled up her sleeves and quite literally practiced the 

hands-on approach to business that she lives by. 

“We have been out of a chef at the guesthouse so I decided to cook 

everything myself. Cooking is something that I really enjoy doing and 

surprisingly the guests really like my food,” she laughed. “My biggest surprise 

was my son complimenting the cooking so that was great because I love 

putting a smile on people’s faces.” 

Besides being a homemaker, businesswoman and entrepreneur she can also 

be considered a visionary. After studying fashion in Gauteng earlier in her 

career the Welkom born and raised Candy decided to open a fashion school 

for local creatives. She’s also passionate about reviving the local textile and 

manufacturing industry to create jobs for young people and support small 

businesses. 

“Our textile industry is dying a slow death which is a shame because there 

is a lot of potential here but we just need to upskill people. “I’m very vocal 

about this because if we can revive the industry and give young people the 

needed skills they can take over the factories and benefit from them. But I 

believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said enthusiastically. 



‘STRIKDASMAN’ 

trek 

nuwe 

baadjie 

aan 

ie jong entrepreneur, Ulrich 

Venter, is in Sasolburg gebore 

van waar sy ouers later na 

Johannesburg verhuis. Die gesin 

keer terug na Bloemfontein 

waar Ulrich van sy graad 1-jaar af 

grootword en sy skoolgaan. 31 

jaar later woon hy steeds hier. 

Ulrich is welbekend vir sy 

strikdas-voorkoms en sedert 

kinderdae was dit deel van sy uitrusting. Sy vroegste 

herinneringe aan hierdie passie vir ‘n strikdas is hoedat hy 

elke keer ‘n ander kleur strikdas wóú dra. Vir hom is daar niks 

anders nie en selfs vandag nog oorweeg hy nie eens ‘n ander 

das nie; vir hom is dit iets wat in sy kas bly hang, veral as hy 

terugdink hoedat so ‘n “normale das” eenkeer byna aan die 

brand geslaan het toe hy oor ‘n kersvlam moes buk. 

Die idee van ‘n nuwe besigheid, Bowtie Evolution, is in sy hart 

gebore nadat hy `n leemte in die mark raakgesien het en 

besef het dat hy meer vir sy kliënte en ook die gemeenskap 

wil en kan bied. Wanneer hy dit verduidelik, sê Ulrich, “Bowtie 

Evolution is die evolusie van myself in die industrie en my 

persoonlike lewe. Die evolusionêre reis wat ek geneem 

het, het my deur baie leerskole gevat en ongelooflike 

ondervinding laat opdoen.” 

Dit is dus maklik te verstane dat Bowtie Evolution 

geskep is om Ulrich se persoonlike reis en passie vir die 

geleentheidsbedryf te weerspieël. Die onderneming 

spesialiseer in dekor, ontwerp en styl van troues en ander 

Teks: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN Foto: LUNA HUMAN PHOTOGRAPHYD 

Met jare se ervaring in die gasvryheidsbedryf en 

die beplanning van top-troues en geleenthede 

regoor die land, het die Bloemfonteinse 

strikdasdraer, Ulrich Venter, onlangs een van 

sy grootste besluite geneem – om op sy eie 

voete te staan en die gasvryheidsonderneming, 

Bowtie Evolution, te begin. 

geleenthede, met ‘n unieke benadering tot tendense en 

tydlose elegansie, ‘n unieke, oorspronklike en eiesoortige 

troubeplanningsdiens. 

Ulrich het in 2004 die gasvryheidsbedryf betree as ‘n venuekoördineerder 

en hom opgewerk tot venue-bestuurder. 

“Ek het baie ervaring opgedoen deur gesellighede, 

troues, ens., van begin tot einde te reël. Van 2009 tot 2010 

het ek vir FIFA gewerk en was ek deel van die plaaslike 

reëlingskomitee vir die 2010-FIFA-wêreldbeker. My passie vir 

die gasvryheidsbedryf het my weer na ‘n top-venue gelok 

in 2011 en ek was gelukkig om daar verskeie suksesvolle 

geleenthede te reël en terselfdertyd my passie vir troues en 

onhtlae uit te leef.” 

Wanneer Ulrich ‘n blaaskans het en ‘n tydjie vir homself 

kan inruim in sy besige skedule, hou hy hom besig met 

beeldhou en pottebakkery. “Binnenshuise ontwerp is ook 

‘n groot liefde en vir my persoonlik `n ideale tydverdryf. Om 

iets te skep met jou eie hande gee soveel waardering en 

werktevredenheid.” 

Op Get It se vraag wat die tot standkoming van sy eie 

besigheid vir hom beteken, antwoord Ulrich dat dit vir hom 

‘n groot mylpaal was, iets wat vir hom nuwe uitdagings 

gebring het, spesifiek in die grendeltydperk, toe baie mense 

gedwing is om nuwe uitdagings te aanvaar. Hy glimlag 

wanneer hy erken dat “opwindende reise” ongelukkig vir eers 

op die lange duur bly totdat normalitit terugkeer. 

Vir meer oor Ulrich Venter, kan hy gevolg word op Facebook 

en Instagram @Bowtie Evolution. 


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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. 


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 



Visit a chiropractor and 

GET ADJUSTED 

Joint aches, muscle aches or back pain? Maybe you just need a good, relaxing 

crack in your back. A visit to a chiropractor may just be the answer. 

Text: HEIDRE MALGAS 

Get It spoke to Dr Kerri Stagg about the benefits of and history behind 

Chiropractic, one of the most popularly used forms of manual therapy 

worldwide as it does not use drugs or other consumable medication and only 

limited auxiliary treatment modalities. It offers great potential for cost-effective 

management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. 

The goal of Chiropractic is to be a health profession specialising in the diagnosis, 

treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal 

system and the effects of these disorders on the functioning of the nervous 

system and general health. 

The history behind Chiropractic started in 1895, at Davenport, Iowa, USA, when 

Daniel David Palmer met a man named Harvey Lillard, who had suffered hearing 

problems for over 17 years, following an injury to his back. Palmer discovered a 

‘lump’ on Lillard’s back and suspected that a vertebra might be out of alignment 

and pinching a nerve going to Lillard’s ears. He adjusted the vertebra, and 

immediately Lillard’s hearing improved. After several such treatments, much of 

Lillard’s hearing was completely restored. Chiropractic was born. 

“Chiropractic care has been known to successfully and safely treat many 

conditions and can help to reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated 

with various afflictions that are nerve-, muscle- or joint-related. Such 

neuromusculoskeletal conditions can range from neck pain, headaches, 

whiplash, lower back pain shoulder pain, arm and elbow pain, tingling in arms 

and hands, hip pain, leg pain, sciatica, knee pain and even foot pain,” Kerri says. 

Headaches and migraines, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal disc injuries such as disc 

herniation, sports-related injuries, tendinitis, pregnancy-related pain, arthritis, 

sprains and joint pain – any condition that is therefore related to any joint in the 

body can potentially be helped through chiropractic care. 

Although most chiropractors predominantly focus on the spine and how it is 

functioning, the biomechanics of the upper and lower limbs is also of great 

importance. “Chiropractic is suitable for all ages because it is a non-invasive 

treatment option. Anyone can benefit from chiropractic care, including babies 

and children who suffer from spinal problems as they grow older and their 

nervous system adapts.” This therapy focuses mainly on the spine and nervous 

system and how well both are functioning. It’s a chiropractor’s task to evaluate 

the biomechanical structure of the spine and to ensure that each one of the 

individual vertebrae are moving freely and are not restricted or fixed in any way. 

“Chiropractic treatment helps to restore normal movement to restricted joints 

and thereby helps to result in a decrease in pain, inflammation and muscle 

spasm.” 


Chiropractic treatment, like most other forms of physical 

therapy, is not pain free but the discomfort of a treatment 

is temporary and is usually followed by a significant 

improvement in the patients presenting complaint. “I would 

recommend therapy in a wide variety of situations. As a 

proactive treatment that is done in order to optimise the 

functioning of the spine and avoid pain; in pregnant women 

to help relieve back pain and to help ensure an easier delivery; 

in babies who have been injured during the birth process and 

exhibit symptoms of colic, sleep disturbances or abnormalities 

in their movement patterns; in patients experiencing pain and 

or numbness as a result of their work; and in the elderly who 

experience pain as a result of degeneration of their spine.” 

Chiropractors rely on non-invasive treatment 

methods and will refer patients to medical 

practitioners should medication or surgery 

be indicated. Chiropractors work with the 

spine and joints and focus on creating 

optimal alignment 

through careful manipulation in order to bring about pain 

relief for patients suffering from numerous conditions. “At your 

very first chiropractic session, your complete health history 

will be taken and questions will be asked as to what type of 

pain you might be experiencing. After the case history has 

been taken, a complete physical exam will be performed in 

order to assess your condition.” If your chiropractor determines 

that your case can be treated through chiropractic care, the 

treatment you will receive will generally consist of highly 

specialised manipulative techniques often referred to as 

adjustments. Such adjustments are performed by hand and 

consist of a high velocity, low amplitude thrust being applied 

to a specific vertebra in the spine. 

Adjustments are safe and some patients can experience 

immediate relief as the normal joint motion is restored and the 

nerve is freed of any restrictive pressure or irritation. However, 

some 

patients require a few treatments in order 

to correct the problem. No two patients 

are the same, so be patient as your 

body starts to realign itself and learns to 

adapt to the changes that are occurring. 



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. 



Turn your room into a 

PLANT SANCTUARY 

When your favourite room is calm and peaceful, you can be too! And turning your 

room into a plant sanctuary does just that. 

Do you need to be a botanist or 

expert? 

No. Plants only need three things – water, light and 

patience. House plants are there to be enjoyed. 

They have incredible air purifying properties but 

most people buy plants for aesthetic reasons, so 

make sure the plants you do eventually purchase 

are ones you love and ones that enhance the 

décor in your home. 

Wondering what are some of the 

best plants to keep indoors? 

Get yourself some peace lilies (spathiphyllum 

wallisii). This is one of my favourites because they 

are available everywhere and can tolerate low 

light environments. They bloom a few times a 

year so you get to enjoy beautiful white lilies. My 

next choice would be a rubber fig (ficus elastic) as 

they too are easy to find and can tolerate some 

neglect. Spider plants (chlorophytum comosum) 

are everywhere and you can propagate one from 

a neighbour’s yard so it’ll practically be free. If you 

have bright light in your home and tend to forget 

to water your plants, then get yourself a cactus or 

any succulent. 

Text: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN 

Some advice on getting started? 

Get one plant, and for this, visit a local nursery 

where you can speak to one of the workers to help 

you get the perfect plant. Tell your local botanist 

about the conditions in your room, for example if it 

is warm or cold, humid or not. 


Here are 5 tips to get you going: 

1. DO NOT buy a plant because it’s trendy. 

Research the needs and care of your dream 

plant. 2019/2020 saw the rise of the fiddle 

leaf fig and everyone went out to purchase 

them. Unfortunately this plant is difficult to 

keep alive as it needs lots of light, but too 

much light will burn the leaves. The flats 

most people are staying in don’t have a ton 

of sunlight, so the plant doesn’t survive. It 

doesn’t like being moved around and it will 

drop healthy leaves if its unhappy. Plus: they 

are expensive. 

2. DO NOT OVERWATER YOUR PLANTS. 

One would believe that forgetting to 

water plants is the number one cause of 

indoor plants dying, however, your plant 

is more likely to die from overwatering. 

Overwatering leads to root rot and dying 

roots aren’t able to provide your plant with 

enough nutrients or water. A good rule 

would be to stick a finger into the soil and if 

it comes out dry with no soil on it, it’s time 

to water. 

3. DO get pots with drainage holes. Make sure 

to buy pots with drainage holes. If a pot 

doesn’t have a drainage hole, then drill a few 

holes in the pot. This is a great way to ensure 

that your roots get oxygen and the plant 

doesn’t become waterlogged. 

4. DO buy plants that make you happy. You’re 

more likely to take better care of your 

plants if you love how they look and if they 

genuinely put a smile on your face. 

5. DO limit the use of fertilizer. Fertilizers 

encourage growth but overuse of these 

will burn out the soil and kill root systems, 

thus killing your plant. Only fertilize in the 

growing season. 



AN EYE FOR 

DESIGN 

Anything but ‘small 

town’ would be 

the perfect way to 

describe a wellrounded 

design 

enthusiast such as 

Driekie Thomas 

Driekie Thomas sees herself as a story teller. Her clients 

hire her to write their biography, which she does by using 

fabrics, furniture, architectural elements and personal items. 

“The key to a great design is capturing the spirit of the 

client and the essence of the space,” Driekie says. 

Driekie was brought up in a family that always had an 

eye for style and design. So naturally she was exposed to 

many design elements throughout her childhood. 

Her mother used to work for Vlaamse Linne 

in Bloemfontein and she so ever clearly 

remembers as a little five-year-old how 

she used to go with her mother to 

see various customers. During 

her university days, she started 

working part time for her 

mother’s boss, Willie Grové, at 

Vlaamse Linne in Bloemfontein. 

“I sold curtains from house 

to house for some pocket 

money. That soon became a 

good income.” At this stage 

Driekie did not realise that she 

was developing her passion in 

the design industry. Later on, her 

mother decided to buy Vlaamse 

Linne and started her own workshop 

and showroom in Riebeeckstad, which 

had great success. 

After her studies, Driekie decided to join the 

family business in the administrative section. “When I 

started to assist customers with quotations and installation 

of curtains, the light bulb went on!” This was when she 

realised that she would want to become more than just 

installing curtains for clients. She then went on to complete 

various design courses to improve her skills and knowledge 

of the industry. 

After five years she decided to apply for accreditation 

at SAGID, which is now called the IID, the platform for 

professional interior designers and architects. 

It took her another five years to accumulate enough 

big projects from the planning phase up until installation 

before she had enough projects to submit. Driekie received 

her full accreditation as a professional interior designer in 

2005. “This is when I realised if I would like to further my 

career, I will need to set up my own showroom and also 

start to import,” she explains. In 2007 Driekie did just that by 

starting her own interior company called House of Interiors 

in Welkom. In 2011 she made a bold move to Bloemfontein 

with her family and opening her doors in a new town. She 

is proud to say that House of Interiors now supplies 

everything under the décor sun. 

Driekie finds her inspiration 

through meeting various people. 

“It gives me such a great sense of 

accomplishment when I meet 

a customer and I can feel and 

see they are starting to realise 

they can also have a beautiful 

home.” She always makes sure 

that she is on top of her game 

by travelling the world to 

find some of the best quality 

interior décor in order to keep 

her clients happy and amazed 

by what she offers. 

“I consider myself extremely 

lucky that I get to do a lot of large 

projects for international and other 

customers in the bigger cities. This 

challenges my way of thinking,” she shares. 

Some of her greatest finds come from antique 

shops as well. 

When it comes to freedom regarding interior, Driekie 

advises, ”Stay true to yourself and don’t get influenced by 

a pretty picture.” She is much excited about the future of 

House of Interiors as one of her sons will be joining her 

team soon. And as she has said in the beginning, design 

runs in their blood and her son has proven that once more. 

Looking back at her life, she would surely hope that she 

could teach her boys, who are now grown men, to have a 

good work ethic and to show perseverance. No matter what 

life throws at them, I tell them to get up, dust themselves off 

and move forward. “Always remember to put family first and 

never rely on your own strength. I can boldly say, whatever 


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 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 

natual 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 not 

Delft, but 

we’re fairly 

taken with 

this indigohued 

Marrakech 

embossed 

porcelain 

crockery 

collection ... 

deep blue, it’s 

really lovely 

mix-andmatched 

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 



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Explore your 

BACKYARD 

Travel has reopened both inside and outside our 

borders but maybe your next great getaway could 

be in your own backyard. After a long period of 

being locked down in your home you can finally 

get out and enjoy new places and things to do. 

Here are a few destinations close to Bloemfontein 

you and your family can explore 

Ladybrand might not be such a popular destination as for example 

Clarens, but if you visit the town for a weekend you’ll enjoy a welldeserved 

rest. Cranberry Cottage offers just about all you need, 

with several luxury and deluxe rooms as well as self-catering 

accommodation. Set in a lovely Colonial-style building, the retreat 

offers a spa and wine cellar. After a spa treatment at Phomola African 

Retreat, all you’ll want to do is relax and maybe after enjoy a drink in 

their cellar room or take in the greenery on the outside deck area. 

Imvelo Safari is only a short drive out of Bloemfontein and offers 

game drives, hunting and quad biking. What makes it special, is 

that it is a retreat from all the noise. You will enjoy it whether you’re 

an outgoing person or an introvert. It is an escape from a busy 

and noisy environment, to a peaceful and fun environment. They 

offer multiple services, including accommodation, functions and 

conferencing facilities with the largest venue accommodating 

about 1000 people. You can take in the splendour of nature while 

star gazing over a glass of champagne or enjoy a rugged game 

drive. 

When the sun starts to dip behind the mountains, the 

magic begins and you have a front-row seat of the 

crystal clear Karoo sky on unbelievable starry nights. 


Eco Karoo Lodge is a 100% off the grid, Eco friendly accommodation 

destination and venue, situated on the 4200 ha working farm, 

Knoffelfontein, which is situated near Luckhoff in the Free State. 

The Karoo offers majestic scenery unlike anywhere else on earth, 

including spectacular sunrises, endless horizons, surreal silence and 

the crisp, distinctive smell of Karoo vegetation. The idea with the 

design of Eco Karoo was to embrace all of this. Every space – from 

bedrooms and bathrooms to the living room and kitchen – opens 

outdoors. All rooms face east over the same plains where there’s 

nothing quite like watching the sun paint the sky in shades of pink 

and orange as it kisses the moon goodnight. The lodge is an ideal 

site for star gazing, hiking, mountain climbing, nature trail walking or 

cycling, bird watching, swimming and hunting. 


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 

ashed 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 it’s 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! 


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Everything but the 

itchen 

ink 


Summer is a perfect time to be more 

creative when it comes to using space 

in our homes. It’s an ideal opportunity 

to take on those DIY projects we’ve 

been postponing since winter. It’s also 

a wonderful time to create your oasis 

and focus on the little things that can 

make you feel good as they are often the 

things that make the biggest difference. 

Upholstering, repair & 

re-upholstering 

Manufacturing of 

custom sofas and chairs 

Interior & décor items, 

bedding, rail & curtain 

accessories 

Contact: 

051 435 6239 

info@ 

genieupholstery.co.za 

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Furniture 

Bring your old 

Furniture 

Lawns 

Lawns 

Nursery 

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Whether 

you visit our farm in 

Bloemfontein to collect or 

we deliver to you country-wide, 

we assure you of excellent service 

at all times. 

Contact details 

164 Wilge Avenue 

Roodewal Diana Carey 

082 899 3119 

grass@tufftop.co.za 

Contact details 

Tel: 051 451 3001 / 

076 982 7375 

Email: greenside@lantic.net 

18 Tafelberg Avenue 

Langenhovenpark 

Bloemfontein 

9330 

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Kitchen & Bathroom 

Enjoy a kitchen shopping 

experience that will be 

remembered long after the 

price is forgotten. Contact 

us for toilets, baths and 

showers, taps and mixers, 

sinks and basins, geyser 

and all plumbing products. 

Contact Stef on 

051-447 7512 

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Luxury Accommodation 

Escape the rush of the city and enjoy 

the peaceful tranquility of our luxury 

game lodge! 

Situated just 80km outside Bloemfontein 

on the N12 towards Kimberley, ideal for 

a quick break-away to kick off your shoes, 

relax and bask in the wonders of nature! 

We offer: 

Game drives, Luxury Accommodation, 

Weddings, Birthday Parties, Conference 

facilities, Team Building, Baby Showers, 

Camping facilities, Restaurant & Bar, 

Driving Range, Swimming Pool, Lions 

Year end functions and so much more! 

Contact us for your weekend break-away 

or just stop over for a braai and enjoy a 

fun day out with the family! 

So give us a call and experience life!! 

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Botoks, filler, thread-lifting, dermapen needling and 

chemical peels. 

Fleurdal Mall, 

next to Entrance 2 and Postnet 

Winners will 

be announced on 

29 OCTOBER 

and showcased in the 

December edition of

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. 

Entries close October 25. 

Spoil 

October 

A collection of vases 

from Biggie Best 


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