Steiner Schwartz Jewellers is a family-owned boutique jewellery business with a heart of gold, where precision and eloquence are just some of its lasting qualities. The company was founded by Karl Steiner, originally opening in 1969 as TJ Payne in Pietermaritzburg as an independent store, just five years after he moved to South Africa from Waldenburg, Germany. Karl Steiner is a master watchmaker by trade who started his career in Germany. He progressed to the...
Mom and daughter team Fay and Megan have built Image Insured to empower people to look their best, which in turn, brings a new sense of self-worth and healthy self-esteem. The business was established 40 years ago, when Fay trained as an Image Consultant with an international Canadian company called Colours in Harmony, and Megan was just a baby. As the youngest of five girls and growing up on a farm, Fay acknowledged that she...
This year, we want to show some love by showing you a few local spots where you can indulge in Valentine’s celebrations. This holiday can be somewhat one-sided and only focus on love between romantic couples, but love comes in all forms, so we also made sure to include options for those who might be flying solo right now and would want to gift themselves or those who would love to celebrate the love between...
Hi, future brides! As you’re ticking off the last few items on your wedding checklist, we’ve got some sentimental ideas to make your big day even more special. Let’s talk about the tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”—and how to give it a modern twist! Does your Mom or Gran still have her wedding dress? If you’re not planning to wear it, why not repurpose it into a stunning bridal robe...
While the Midlands makes up the beautiful countryside of KwaZulu-Natal and is surrounded by farms, it might inform a particular type of dressing trend for men that is attributed to the outdoors and farming, but men don’t have to feel limited in their looks because of this. Who says you can’t dress up in the country? While it’s not one of the world’s fashion hubs, our little countryside nook of the world has a few...
Spend some time with Debbie Blake, the founder and CEO of DETIAMO, and you will appreciate the truism that success is not a destination, but a journey. I sat down with her for a chat over a cappuccino outside her concept store in the tranquil gardens of Terbodore in the KZN Midlands. Debbie is an entrepreneur at heart. She also has a love of sewing and passion for the craft. “I grew up on...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! COCONATHI GOLDEN MILK Contains only naturally occurring plant-based ingredients. Their signature blend of turmeric, spices and coconut milk will delight you as the active ingredient, curcumin in turmeric, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Health benefits include being a natural mood booster and could help enhance cognitive function. Available in 30x200ml cases. Retail price from R650 www.coconathi.co.za JOURNEY’S END THE GRIFFIN SYRAH...
Meander Square sits in the heart of Nottingham Road, just a toddle over from Gowrie Village Estate. Having recently undergone a revamp, it now offers a serene and tranquil courtyard to relax over a sensational cup of coffee whilst making use of all the convenient services available. Miche Bakehouse (Miche being a large rustic sourdough loaf) natural yeast bakery was born out of lockdown and the love of bread. A small team is baking naturally...
From A-lines to hemlines, seams to stitches, in this article, we provide a runway for these local mums to showcase their brilliant creations. You won’t need to go to Paris to find something utterly unique – we have a few options closer to home. If you are not a fashionista, you might not know the French term haute couture, which means “high sewing”. It is pronounced almost like “oot koeture”, and you have to say...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! BERDOUES COLLECTION GRANDS CRUS GUARIA MORADA Guaria Morada is the iconic flower of Costa Rica. It is a symbol of luck and a source of good fortune. This fragrance promises floral sweetness and fruity delicacy for a unique journey into the Costa Rican landscape. A combination of floral and fruity notes pique your curiosity and deliver instant pleasure with ylang-ylang, orange blossom, and pear. An exotic...