As you know I love travel, both locally and international but time and budget constraints, usually only allow international travel once a year. We also like to venture along the coast or into the country, for weekend breaks but lately we have been doing more City Escapes. Staying closer to home and exploring more of what Cape Town has to offer! [Read more…]
Dermalogica and Jenni Button Event
Hi everyone I thought I would let you about a fabulous Dermalogica beauty event, which is happening in Cape Town, on the 27th March 2014.
Dermalogica Event
This evening of luxury will be co-hosted by Jenni Button at the Dermalogica on Wembley, in Gardens, Cape Town, from 18:00 – 20:30. There will be an educational talk on skin aging, as well as talk by Claudia Henkel, from Jenni Button.
The cost of the event is R200, which is redeemable against a product purchase of R1000. You are also able to request a complimentary Face Mapping, at the event.
Along with all of the above you will be treated to delicious tapas, sushi and not to forget the bubbly! Sounds great don’t you think!!!
For more info or if you would to book yourself a spot via email or call them on 021-4655662.
Warwick Wine Estate Gourmet Picnic
Summer is the best time for alfresco dining and I love nothing better than picnicking on a beautiful wine estate! I was delighted recently when an email popped into my inbox, inviting me to attend a Warwick Wine Estate Gourmet Picnic! The best part is that I could take my family along 🙂
After a very successful picnic season last year, Warwick Wine Estate re-launched their ‘Gourmet Picnic’ for 2013/14 at the beginning of September.
I must admit it was a real treat to be invited to the estate, as we had not been before(shocking I know!) and we are always on the lookout for new places to picnic, especially places that are kiddie friendly.
We were all suitably impressed with the very warm welcome we received on arrival, which can make such a difference to your overall experience! The weather was not the warmest but the sun did eventually decide to peek its head out.
Although we have never visited the wine estate before, we are all to familiar with Warwick wines. I especially love The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon but we started the day off with a vibrantly fruity Sauvignon Blanc, a perfect summer wine!
The Gourmet Picnic Basket is extremely generous, beautifully presented and jam-packed full of decadent goodies. The menu will please any discerning foodie! There is also a Vegetarian Picnic Basket and Children’s Picnic Basket available. The Warwick Gourmet Picnics are by reservation only, so it is vital to book in advance! You can book your picnic online or you can call 0218844410 or [email protected]. The Gourmet picnic basket is R350 per couple and the Kids Picnic is R49.
Warwick has earned a well-deserved reputation for Gourmet Picnics and their Executive Chef combines the highest quality ingredients, from locally sourced artisanal suppliers. These delicious picnics are perfect for a special occasion, or just for a lazy-day-out in wine country. It is the perfect place for families, as their delicious children’s picnics, are designed by parents who ‘get it’.
There are various picnic areas dotted around the estate, which include:
Picnic Pods
What a novel idea! The Picnic Pods have been created with privacy in mind, the 8 picnic pods provide a combination of sophistication, high-end design and rural country ambience.
The picnic pods are the perfect escape for your small group or family party with tables seating up to 12 people in shaded comfort.
The Forest Courtyard
Where we sat is modelled after the historic Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, the classically inclined forest Courtyard, provides a relaxed ambience under the shade of beautiful trees. This area is also perfect for functions – a beautifully intimate wedding, under the trees would go down a treat!
The Lawns
As with most picnic venues the lawn area is the most traditional space and perfect for relaxing and just chilling out. The lush picnic lawn, is a child-friendly area with a jungle gym to entertain the kids. Sitting back and relaxing under the umbrellas on over-sized cushions, sipping wine and enjoying scrumptious food – it could not get more perfect than that!
The Penthouse
Situated high up in the mountain vineyards at Warwick, the Penthouse offers breath-taking 360 degree views of the Cape Winelands. This unique open-air venue is ideally suited for private group picnics or corporate functions.
Big 5 Vineyard Safari
Visitors from around the world keep coming back for our wildly popular ‘Big 5 Vineyard Safari’. This fun educational Land Rover Safari takes you on a mountain journey through Warwick’s vineyards where we compare the ‘Big 5’ animals with our ‘Big 5’ grape varieties. The ‘Big 5 Vineyard Safari is perfect for all ages. For the more adventurous, our ‘Big 5 Vineyard Safari’ is now also available on horseback. Booking essential.
Contact Details & Location
Warwick Wine Estate is located on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts.
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 8844410
For bookings: 021 884 3144 or [email protected] Fax: +27 (0) 21 8844025 Email:[email protected]
Warwick Tasting Room – Open 7 Days a week – 365 Days a year
Sunday to Thursday 10:00 – 17:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Do your dreams change?
This is a post I wrote last year and something that has been on my mind constantly for the past few weeks! My hubby put it very aptly the other day – it is as if you are following your dreams and headed in the right direction, when something distracts you! You see what someone else is doing and you think ooh why can’t I do that as well! Something I always say to my girls, when they are studying is – “focus girls focus”! Well it seems I need to take some of my own advice. I am not saying that you cannot diversify or change direction but you need to be careful, that what you are doing is not merely a distraction from your real plan and purpose!
This is a question I have been pondering the past few days. I think this thought process was instigated after my daughter hauled out a few of my art pieces from high school the other day and then insisted on taking them to school to show her art teacher! After I got over the feelings of complete and utter insecurity, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. These were after all my creations and my daughter saw fit that they were good enough to share with her teacher. I am completely aware of the fact that I am “no Picasso” but I felt proud none the less!
It did, however, make me reflect back to my, somewhat naïve, yet hopeful outlook at the tender age of 15 or 16 years, when the world was my oyster. My aspirations of becoming a world-renowned fashion designer, with my own thriving chain of boutiques! At that point in my life doing anything that was creative, was my ultimate goal in life. This really got me thinking – well are my dreams still the same or have they changed and morphed into something completely different? Or are they buried beneath all the stuff life throws at you? I think that maybe I have changed, as my circumstances have changed but I think my dreams are still alive and well! If anything I think we add to these dreams as we grow and mature.
So what now? When does living your dream become impossible, well never, as far as I am concerned – if you want something badly enough you will make it happen? Luckily for me I have daughters that both enjoy fashion and have a creative flare, a husband who is extremely supportive – which I feel makes living my dream even more plausible. It may not be the exact same dream that I had all those years ago but I believe it will be better than ever because I now have special people in my life to share it with!
Images: Photography & Drawings By ©FAR Photography
Groot Constantia New Wine Label
Last week I attended an event at Groot Constantia Wine Farm. You may recall posts I have written about Groot Constantia in the past. The stunning vineyards, amazing wine and historical buildings are what the farm is renowned for. [Read more…]
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