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FranscHHoek
Franschhoek is one of my favourite local destinations, in South Africa. It is approximately an hour’s drive, travelling on the N1, from Cape Town. "Franschhoek" meaning 'French corner', is a beautiful town steeped in history and well renowned for good food and wine. For me it is the heart of the Cape Winelands and home to many of my favourite wine farms. My ultimate favourite is Graham Beck Wines {now Anthonij Rupert}; I love both
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"I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.."
- Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook)
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not
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What inspires your design style? It is a question I have been contemplating recently. I think your immediate environment influences where you draw your inspiration from, the climate you live in can also make an impact.
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I found a very intriguing site whilst reading a magazine recently and it seemed too good not to pass on. The site is called Open Culture and offers a vast array of resources. There is something for everyone; for the person looking to further their education or enriching their cultural knowledge in a great many fields.
An excerpt from the site bio: "Open Culture editor Dan Colman scours the web for the best educational media. He finds
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Travel is something that excites me! I have always loved travelling, some of my most vivid memories, as a child, involve travelling. I was exposed to travel from a very young age, and I am very thankful for this. In turn, travel is always something I have wanted my children to enjoy, and they have willingly embraced it.
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