Rolling hills, the African bush and a guide through history. Roughly an hour and a half outside of the Midlands, you start to enter the beautiful Drakensberg area, a perfect escape to reset and have a breather surrounded by nature and spectacular views. The Drakensberg Experience kindly invited us to explore the area for a fabulous weekend! Our trip started with a visit to the cosy The Pig & Plough in Winterton. They...
We check in on several musos in the area, how they started, their style, and what inspires them to keep on jamming. Tim Maddock How did your music career start? High school was a challenging time for me, so I picked up the guitar as means of escape. Weeks passed and I just couldn’t put the thing down. I fell in love. I studied the music of the classic rock era – Pink Floyd,...
The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is back, and this year it promises to be a haven for craft enthusiasts and those seeking interactive DIY experiences. Crafting has come a long way from scrapbooking and papier-mâché, we have an incredible lineup of specialist crafters that will expand your imagination! With a focus on engaging activities for all, this year’s craft traders will offer a variety of hands-on experiences at their stalls. From crafts...
If you are thinking about adding a bit more sustainability to your home and lifestyle and not sure who to call, here are five options to start with, from supporting more sustainable farming practices, installing water reservoirs, or even converting to prepaid electricity or solar. Sustainable living does not only happen within the infrastructure of your home but truly starts in your kitchen. Supporting local, sustainable farmers and their produce is an investment in...
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! Sugar Baron: Single Estate White Rum This white rum is a superior quality rum made in the agricole style, from sugarcane grown and harvested in KZN. It reflects the pure essence and expression of the plantation origin sugarcane it is produced from. It’s perfect for sipping, in cocktails, or paired with your favourite mixer. Retail price from R395 www.sugarbaron.co.za Essentoils: Amala...
Find out what the best, nutritious foods for your children are, which will support them in their growth and development as they embark on their new school year. It can be tricky to come up with interesting, healthy lunchbox ideas to keep your school-going children happy. Ideally, there needs to be a variety of snacky foods available, with at least two options to choose from. Always make sure that there is a substantial protein...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! Home Artist: Khululeka Vase This is a handmade terracotta ceramic vase made from natural clay. Home Artist creates modern, African home decor products by using traditional ways, forms and concepts. The design store wants to carry on the African ways in this modern age, becoming preservers of African knowledge in art form. In their new collection, they celebrate Bantu stories by expressing and articulating a...
We look at a few camping spots where you can spend a night or two – whether it’s just you, a partner, or the kiddies too. For nature lovers, and those who are looking for a more rugged outing experience and something different than chalets or cottages, camping is the way to go. Whether it’s just for one night or a few, below we look at four camping sites and what they offer, so grab...
Create an interactive harvest for your family and friends, with tips and tricks to help you wow everyone. Nothing is better than spending quality time with your friends and family. Sometimes cooking for big groups of people takes a whole day, and the plates of appetisers sometimes just end up being a bowl of crisps or the infamous board of biltong…well, here is something you have to try! A Charcuterie board! A beautiful yet simple...