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Meet Sue McCoubrey – co-owner of Block & Chisel

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After an incredible 30 years in the local decor industry, Lynn McAdam, and her company Block & Chisel has established a significant brand at the top end of South African retail and interior design. Her daughter Sue, and son Paul, are now sharing the reigns in this family owned and run business, Paul operationally runs it day to day and Sue heads up the look and feel of the shops. Block & Chisel have featured in many magazines, at trade shows and are a house hold name in South Africa. They have also opened up a flagship store in Illovo, and we caught up with Sue to find out more about this thriving decor business… Tell us about the idea behind Block and Chisel and how it developed in to the well known brand that it is today? My mum had been collecting antiques and hiding them under her bed…

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Create beautiful lighting additions to your home or workspace

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If you are looking to create a bit of a mood or lighting difference to your home or work space – then do make sure to check out Streamlight’s brand new multi-branded collection, ironically called ‘Dark’. Dark introduces a warm and friendly glow of elegance, modernism or artistic creation into your workplace or living space. Streamlight have specialised in the art of illumination over the last 2 decades, and also provide expert guidance for you to achieve your dream aesthetic. They also specialise in lighting layout designs and supplies exclusive, quality lighting for corporate, residential and hospitality spaces. The team behind industry favourite, Streamlight, have just launched their world-class showroom in the heart of the Design District in the trendy area of Kramerville. A new, sophisticated playground where lighting brands and designers from all over the world showcase their work. In the heart of the Streamlight showroom, you can look…

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In Food & Drink

Get a pizza the action at Carlucci’s Meerendal Estate…

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If you are heading down to the Cape soon, and are going to be in the Durbanville area, then may we suggest a stop in at the beautiful Meerendal Estate. You can taste some vino of course, but there is loads more on offer and Meerendal boasts biking and running trails, paragliding (when the weather’s just right!), and its family friendly weekend vibe. There are two restaurants on the estate, The Crown Restaurant and Carlucci’s – the latter is the one that fills up fast so that come lunchtime, one would be hard pressed to find a seat in the restaurant – either in the undercover area or the garden with its sweeping views of the Boland mountains. The restaurant has been open since 2016 – initially as a small restaurant which has evolved into a full blown restaurant with rolling lawns, ample space for kids to play in a…

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In Fashion

Meet The Woman Behind Popular Brand Lou Harvey

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The Lou Harvey brand has become synonymous with high quality, unique design & vibrant colors and has been selling like hotcakes for over 10 years now. Now selling around the globe (most recently in the USA), this sophisticated range is the realization of Lou’s desire to balance style and functionality for every woman at any lifestyle juncture: whether you are a new mom in need of a nappy/diaper bag, taking a trip to the beach, headed to the golf course or the gym or even catching a plane, Lou’s creations are designed to support your journey in the most practical and fashionable way. A mom herself, Lou keeps innovating with cool designs and colours that she loves. We recently caught up with Lou to find out more about this Durban-based entrepreneur… A stunning wallpaper collection, Lou, well done! Tell us about the inspiration behind the collection and the patterns? Thank…

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In Events

Pinotage and Biltong Festival set to be two days of fun!

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It was such a hit last year, and we are really looking forward to the second edition of the much talked about Pinotage and Biltong Festival, which will be showcasing 18 of the countries top Pinotage producers at this event, taking place on the 13th and 14th of October! The wineries are: Bellevue Wine Estate, Beyerskloof, De Krans, Ernst Gouws & Co, Flagstone Wines, Grande Provence, Hill & Dale, Jakkalsvlei, Koelenhof, Mellasat Vineyards, Mount Vernon, Neethlingshof, Perdeberg Cellar, Simonsvlei Winery, Taillard Wines, Van Loveren Family Vineyards Whalehaven and Wellington Wines. The Festival will once again be hosted at Leriba Hotel in Centurion and will the same procedure as last year, namely seeing one wine from each winery being paired with a biltong flavour, but most of these producers also have other Pinotage’s which will be for tasting and for sale directly from their stands. The festival concept offers visitors a…

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In Fitness

FIBO Global Fitness Africa races in to Jozi in October

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Calling all fitness fanatics – you will want to make sure you pay FIBO Global Fitness Africa, the world’s biggest trade show for fitness, wellness and health a visit from 26 to 28 October this year. The expo, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, is three action-packed days of all things fitness with a one day fitness industry summit and two days of world-class events, stimulating fitness demos, and tips on leading a healthy and active lifestyle! Stock up on the latest fitness equipment, apparel, sports nutrition and supplements from exhibitors offering great show-only specials. Bringing together the latest fitness and health trends, products, events and experiences including live workouts, fitness classes, seminars and cooking demonstrations, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and motivated. Megan Oberholzer – Portfolio general manager Reed Exhibitions says “FIBO Africa is excited to launch this global fitness craze on the African continent and look forward to inspire…

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In Food & Drink

Frost Popsicles say hello to Summer with new flavours

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We are so ready for beach days, braais and holidays – and were over the moon to learn that one of our fave pool side refreshers, Frost Popsicles have just launched an awesome range of cool new flavours, just in time for summer! Plus there are a few non-alcoholic versions planned – so everyone can join in the Frost Popsicle Revolution! The entire Frost Popsicles range is made from all-natural ingredients, is low in calories and contains no artificial flavourants, colourants or sweeteners. And with the exception of the Vanilla Coffee Popsicle, all other Frost Popsicles are dairy-free and vegan-friendly. “We’re thrilled with the growth we’ve seen over the past two years,” says Natasha Fagri, who created Frost Popsicles with business partner Jon-Marc De Carvalho. “When we launched in September 2016 we began with just two wine-based Popsicles – the Tranquille and Brut PJ Pops™ – selling in 26 stores…

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In Events

Steenberg Garden Party promises to be a calendar highlight…

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Whatever you do, make sure that you have Saturday 29th September diarised as the much anticipated Steenberg Garden Party is heading to our beautiful city! The venue is the picturesque l’antico giardino part of the forum company in Lanseria which boasts the most stunning gardens and is the perfect fit to host laid back live music with ample seating in relaxed garden lounge areas, which will keep you delighted for the duration of the afternoon. Not only is the view a good one, but you can also savour the best of spring with fine bubblies and wines at this annual event which is brought to the people of Jozi by Steenberg Vineyards, one of the jewels of the Constantia Wine Route, this elegant outdoor affair invites you to explore Steenberg wines and tuck into a harvest table laden with fresh culinary delights. From the youthful and vivacious Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc…

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In Fashion

K Naomi announced as the face of local footwear brand, Footwork

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Local celeb, presenter and fashionista K Naomi is going from strength to strength, and it has just been announced that she is the new face for the stunning local footwear brand, Footwork. Footwork are known for their cutting edge stylish, yet elegant and easy to wear ladies shoes, for the busy, fashion-savvy women who need footwear for every occasion. They are also known for their great collaborations with celebs that embody hard-working women with a deep understanding of themselves, who have excelled in their chosen fields, and who are independent and are ultimately style icons in South Africa. For the SS18 collection, Footwork partners with K Naomi, an influencer who represents the brand’s strong, independent and fashionable customer. The brand has followed K Naomi’s journey and has seen personal and stylistic growth, which has developed a great sense of self-purpose. Like K Naomi’s style, this SS18 Footwork collection makes a…

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In Food & Drink

Making Kitsch…very, very cool!

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Bartending as a career has really taken off, and competitions such as Protégé and World Class are providing platforms for talent to shine and helping to launch people like Julian Short, owner of Sin + Tax, into the limelight they so deserve. Julian’s highlight for the year is being able to support not one, but two salaried professional barmen at his establishment. His eyes light up when he says, “A few years back there was no way you’d have been able to make a career out of bartending in the South African bar industry as a mixologist.” Innovation is the key to Julian’s success, coupled with the growing range of seriously mixable, premium brands becoming available in South Africa. Reinventing the kitsch cocktails of the seventies and eighties using fresh ingredients that subtly enhance the handcrafted base spirits is resulting in a cocktail revolution in South African bars and restaurants.…

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