Cultivating Curiosity

Nikki Brighton brings a special sparkle to the Midlands. She is a beloved resident of Howick (a place she believes is the centre of the universe), a “locavore”, an “invasivore”, a food activist, a writer, a teacher and the author of her latest book, Wild About Weeds: An Introduction to Uncultivated Food. The book is a product of her deeply-rooted love of and connection to nature, slow food living, foraging and their important interrelations. It...

#FABSTUFF – March/April 2024

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Bruce Jack: Sauvignon Blush After picking the Sauvignon Blanc grapes, they were crushed and the juice was settled at 8°C before being racked and cold fermented at 13°C in stainless steel tanks to retain the wine’s freshness and aromatics. After fermentation, a conservative amount of Shiraz was added to get a nice light salmon colour and a fresh, attractive palate Very few wines will pair...

Experience the Love at Home

Every Valentine’s Day, there is usually a dinner, wine, chocolate and, well, a partner! Whether you have someone special in your life or not, don’t forget about giving yourself some TLC this Love Month. Lucky for you, we have just the local businesses to help you with the ultimate at-home self-care session.   Transform your at-home pampering routine into a lavish retreat with Dermassential. Immerse yourself in the luxury of Lovely Marula Body Oil, a...

Just Married!

We celebrate several local couples who decided to tie the knot right here in the Midlands – a picture-perfect place! Read more as they share details from their day, from dress to decor.   BRITTNEY & ROAN McCABE (Photos by Laura Jean Harris)   Which venue did you choose and why? I had always dreamed of getting married on the farm I was lucky enough to grow up on. Everdon Estate is an avocado farm...

Exceeding All Expectations: The Thanda Safari Experience

A comfortable drive from the Midlands into the bush is our family’s ultimate spoil and preferred “breathing space”! During this weekend trip, we stayed at Thanda Tented Camp at Thanda Safari and absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived, the staff were super attentive and friendly.   The Game Drives Our weekend started with a quick but very delicious late lunch. We then left for our first game drive of the trip, with reasonably...

A Home for All Ages

Life in St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate, with its slow pace, friendly community and natural beauty, offers all the charm and appeal of an idyllic KZN Midlands way of life. The farm-like environment, lush green spaces, clean air and scenic vistas backdrop this peaceful sanctuary.   Cycling trails, three dams, communal allotment gardens and a host of indoor and outdoor activities enhance this easy country lifestyle. Adults enjoy weekend walks or cycle...

Inspired Design: Modern in the Midlands

The Midlands is filled with homes that have dreamy modern interiors. Kirsty Badenhorst, an inspiring interior designer, has created one of them. She turned a dilapidated open warehouse shell into an elegant, two-storey, three-bedroom family home in Richmond, KZN, where even the smallest details were carefully thought out. She worked side-by-side with a contractor, designing everything from the spatial plan to the placement of the final decor pieces.   Specialising in full turnkey solutions for...

#Fabstuff May/June 2023

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Janet Carter: Forest Pine Bath Oil This aromatic, therapeutic herbal bath oil contains the essential oils of aromatherapy products such as Siberian pine, sweet almond, rosemary, lemon thyme, juniper berry and lavender oil. It will stimulate and relax, improve your circulation, and relieve muscular aches and pains. Ask for it at a pharmacy, bath shop or health and beauty shop near you and online on...

Emberton Estate takes online purchasing to the next level

Referred to as a ‘first ever’ for the Collins Property Group, and possibly for any off-plan residential development in South Africa – Saturday 9 July 2022 saw the online ‘sales’ of the final phase of Emberton Estates with the R15 000 deposit for each unit being made through the online payment platform, Ozow. First-time homeowners who claimed the first unit of this final phase development were beyond elated and compared the process to a normal online...

Leaving a Legacy

  Sometimes being legendary happens, and other times we need to make it happen, which is a bit of both in Mongezi’s case. “Legacy” is a loaded word we often associate with leaving, as in “leaving a legacy”. It’s a big deal and a lot of responsibility. Have you ever thought about the legacy you would like to leave one day? You might need a moment to think about it.   While you think about...