Some of you may remember a while back that I won a range of Consol products, see my previous post: Consol Glass – “It’s good. It’s in glass.” Consol recently launched a new and exciting product, The Solar Jar, so you can imagine my delight when I was offered a Solar Jar to add to my collection. [Read more…]
Life In Technicolor
When visiting Muizenberg Beach, look out for these Technicolored Victorian beach houses, dating back to a time when this was Cape Town’s favourite beach for swimming. I could not resist this great photo-op!
Photography: ©FAR Photography by Super Mom Blog
Muizenberg Revisited
Muizenberg is a seaside suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, situated on the Cape Peninsula, on the east side of the False Bay coast. It is home to many examples of grand Victorian architecture, dating back to a time when the area was an exclusive seaside resort for the rich and famous. Muizenberg beach is one of the more popular swimming beaches in Cape Town and is considered to be the birthplace of surfing in South Africa.
This area comes alive during the summer season, with holiday-makers and novice surfers enjoying the calm, warmer water, which makes this stretch of coastline so popular.
There are a variety of surf shops, surf schools, restaurants, coffee shops and apartments located along the main beach pavilion – “Surfers Corner”. You have to visit Knead Bakery, when you are in Muizenberg and sample their scrumptious pastries, washed down with a glorious cappuccino!
As a teenager, my friends and I frequented Muizenberg Beach, catching a train from the Southern Suburbs along the coast. We spent many a day lazing in the sun, watching our friends surf and swimming in the sea. Visiting the area recently brought back many happy childhood memories! My eldest daughter is a keen boogie-boarder, so I can see “surf school” in her future!
Photography: Muizenberg images – ©Inspired Living, Painting – Communitree!
Great Gift Ideas – Carrol Boyes
Carrol Boyes is one of my favourite gifts to give and receive – no matter the occasion! As it is the season of giving I thought I would share a few of my favourite items with you – the bottle stopper above is a great stocking filler! I am sure that most of you have finished your Christmas shopping but if not keep these awesome ideas in mind!
[quote style=”1″]Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd is a wholesale manufacturer of upmarket homeware and tabletop items. It is a woman owned-business and a multi-cultural organization that supports gender empowerment both within and out of its infrastructure.[/quote]
All the designs are quirky and electic – creatively representative of the South African ethos behind the brand. These products are locally and internationally recognised and should be a part of any respectable homeware collection!
For more information and prices, on these and any other products click on the link and visit their website: Carrol Boyes.
Images: ©FAR Photography & Carrol Boyes
Top 10 Hotels in South Africa
South Africa is a stunning location, which serves as the perfect destination for a getaway, whether it is romantic, for the family, involving business, or geared to get your adrenaline pumping. At the end of every day, after hours spent building precious memories comes the time when you need to kick off your shoes, relax, take a deep breath and get some shut-eye. For the discerning traveller, I have put together a list of my Top 10 hotels in South Africa.