EntertainmentLifestyleMidlands Adventurer

Jordie SmithNovember 24, 2020

The Midlands is not just farmers’ markets, local shops and meandering – it’s also filled to the brim with exciting, adrenaline-inducing activities that are fun for both adults and kids! Make the holidays one to remember with some of these local activities.   Karkloof Canopy Tour  Based in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, the Karkloof Canopy Tour has been built in a spectacular valley of the mist belt Podocarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve. The tours first started in...

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LifestyleBehind the Magic

Jordie SmithNovember 24, 2020

Meet some of our locals responsible for helping couples create the wedding of their dreams.   studio Petals  This floral design studio and curated shop is located in Nottingham Road and owned by Annie Hedley. “Flowers have been an intrinsic part of my life for as long as I can remember, even as a Fine Art graduate my paintings were botanically focused,” Annie explains. Having completed two floral design courses specialising in weddings and events...

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FoodBehind the Kitchen

Jordie SmithNovember 24, 2020

We meet the chefs and kitchen staff of some of our favourite local restaurants.   La Lampara   La Lampara Italian restaurant is situated in Balgowan on Farm Boschfontein, one of the original settler farms in the region. A mere 120 minutes’ drive from Durban and you are transported to Italy! It was the beautiful Tuscan feel that made Pino and Caroline Canderle fall in love with the property in 1996. The farm was bought with...

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HealthlocalUncategorizedLiving Well Locally

Jordyn TrollipSeptember 14, 2020

Looking and feeling wonderful this spring is easy with the help of these health and beauty experts!   Renée’s Health Shop The Health Nut was established in 2006 by Renée Mitchell when she relocated to Howick. What began as a tiny health store with a small range of whole foods, herbal teas and some tinctures, gradually evolved into a fully-fledged health shop over a period of 12 years. “When the St John’s Lifestyle Centre was...

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BusinessLifestylelocalUncategorizedSpring Home Makeover

Jordyn TrollipSeptember 14, 2020

Looking to update your home or office space? These experts are here to help!   Taryn Flanagan Interiors Taryn Flanagan Interiors started in 2012 from a love of ever-changing spaces, fabrics, textures and design inspiration. Their passion is creating grand and timeless interiors that seamlessly merge with the architecture and landscape. The mixture of old and new, combined with beautiful textures and organic feels, makes the spaces they create unique, personal and original. Offering a...

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BusinessLifestylelocalStep into Spring with Nova Beauty Studio

Jordyn TrollipSeptember 9, 2020

Nova Beauty Studio is located in the heart of Hilton and is very accessible to the N3 and the Midlands Meander. It’s in a quiet area where the sound of birds chirping echoes in the background. Nova is a one-stop shop that offers every treatment from hairdressing to lash services, self-tanning, massages, facials, nails and a whole lot of TLC. The team prides itself on offering the best service to their clients and tailor-making every...

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accommodationlocalTravelEscape to the Midlands

Jordyn TrollipSeptember 9, 2020

Looking for the perfect spot for a weekend away in the countryside? Try one of these amazing locations in our beautiful Midlands!   The Old Hotel The Old Hotel was once the trading post between Durban and Joburg, and in many of the old photographs you can see donkey carts and horse carts outside of the main area. When the current owners stumbled upon this gem in 2012, it had not been lived in for...

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FoodlocalCafé Classic: The Classy, Local Coffee Shop

Jordyn TrollipSeptember 4, 2020

Café Classic opened in July 2014, and they are no ordinary service station café. You will notice something quite special about them from the moment you walk through the door!   Starting with the most important thing, their Café Classic Coffee is roasted as per strict instructions ensuring that they have the very best cappuccino in the area. All of their delicious cakes and teatime treats are made right here on-site in their kitchen. Try...

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HealthlocalCrossFit Howick: The Place to Become Your Best Self

Jordyn TrollipJuly 3, 2020

A lot of people who join CrossFit Howick have one goal in mind: to become stronger and to start looking and feeling beautiful. What they don’t realise is the fact that they came in looking beautiful and strong and we just enhance that! Confidence must be built up on the inside first, and then it will show on the outside. Eating healthy, being active, being in the company of other like-minded folk, having a positive...

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BusinessFoodLocal Catering Companies

Jordyn TrollipJuly 3, 2020

Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate event or anything in between, these local catering companies are ready to provide delicious food and great service!    Capitol Caterers Founded in July 1992 by Giles King, Capitol Caterers has grown from a startup of four contracts in the Eastern Cape to one of the leading contract catering service providers to the education, health care, retirement and commercial sectors, servicing over 100 contracts and employing in...

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