Taking a break from bustling city life in Johannesburg doesn’t mean going a bridge too far...actually I did it with a bunch of girlfriends at the new Bridge Bistro Restaurant, at the gorgeous De Hoek Country Hotel in Magaliesburg, only an hour away from Johannesburg.

De Hoek country hotel, a five-star establishment, has a well-earned reputation when it comes to gourmet dining and the sumptuous Conservatory restaurant provides the fine dining and wine pairing that discerning…

When my ‘treatment’ gloves arrived on my desk, I must admit I was intrigued, if not a bit sceptical, as your age is usually quite efficiently determined by your hands and with winter settling in, my hands were looking as parched as the leaves that constantly fall off the tree by my window. Notwithstanding the generous amounts of replenishing hand cream I use, my…

I've lived in the Norwood area since last century and I'm beyond excited to see a revival happening right on my doorstep- in days gone by, we used to stroll over to Grant Avenue and have a wonderful selection of restaurants and shops, but sadly, over the years there's been a predominance of eastern massage parlours and odious little supermarkets, so the next best thing would be to get in the car and drive over to Norwood Mall, which is not quite the same thing.…

With the festive season upon us and holidays on the horizon, everyone is getting their party look on...I know girls who spend untold fortunes on high-end brand mascaras as well as sitting for hours to have their lashes extended to supreme lengths. Well, I'm ditching the summer waterproof mascara and going 'au…

Even if I grew up in the 70s, with the likes of Tom Selleck, Mark Spitz, Cat Stevens and Burt Reynolds, all sporting a stylish 'tache and gracing the covers of my maths and biology text books (yes, there was no internet so I couldn't just Google, I had to CUT out pictures from magazines) I still have a definite aversion to facial hair due to a teenage kiss delivered by a Cat…

There's nothing like music to soothe away the stresses of city life...get down to the Linder Auditorium tonight for a dose of Mozart's Magic Flute Overture in addition to Beethoven's 5th. Till the 14th November, concerts at the Linder are de rigueur on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 8pm.…

After a successful first ‘comeback’ season, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra is guaranteed to put a spring in your step with its Second Symphony Season at its musical home, the Linder Auditorium in Parktown.

 Classical music lovers will be spoilt for choice with a feast of piano and violin concertos…

Yogafunk is the creative expression of yoga and dance; a merging of…

Classical music lovers will be thrilled to hear that the first week of the new 7-week season of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra is imminent. The Tchaikovsky celebration concert on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August will kick-start the JPO’s comeback at the Linder…

I love exploring our city in winter, as there are so many places to see and to experience, one of which made me feel quite nostalgic for the little Italy that used to be in Orange Grove. Last weekend, I found myself going back to visit the Italian Food Centre, Super Sconto, which is situated on Louis Botha Avenue, in what was the Standard Bank building years ago. There is secure parking and I ambled along the aisles of the store downstairs, picking out green, fruity olive oils, salty capers…

If you're twiddling your thumbs and not quite sure what to do this weekend, head on down to the Wits Art Museum in Braamfontein to see their latest exhibition: artist Susan Woolf's "Taxi Hand Signs: Symbolic Landscapes of Public Culture."…

The definition of the french phrase "bête noire" is usually someone or something which is particularly disliked, an object of aversion, but believe me, the new Kisten Goss Collection is definitely something you won't want to avoid! The "bête noire" elements are all there: irreverence, boldness and…

Penny Siopis: Cloud

On 30 May 2013, Wits Art Museum (WAM) will host an auction of South African contemporary art in order to kick-start an endowment campaign and to celebrate the museum's first year of operation in the new…

Newsflash! I didn't know until today that one of my most desirable destination shops offers my favourite QMS Medicosmetics facials and body treatments! So exciting, as you can relax afterwards and have a deliciously luxurious mani or pedi with an absolutely enormous range of OPI colours to choose from....…

I've always loved Rosebank and its surrounds and with the excellent choice of restaurants in the area it's never crossed my mind to experience hotel dining. But with a wedding anniversary to celebrate, I thought that a romantic dinner for two in a gorgeous boutique hotel like Clico's would be quite sexy.Mmmmm, it was.

The name "Clico" was inspired by a favourite…

I've always loved Rosebank and its surrounds and with the excellent choice of restaurants in the area it's never crossed my mind to experience hotel dining. But with a wedding anniversary to celebrate, I thought that a romantic dinner for two in a gorgeous boutique hotel like Clico's would be quite sexy.Mmmmm, it was.

The name "Clico" was inspired by a favourite…

I have just attended a breakfast hosted by Futurethis, exclusive distributors of QMS Medicosmetics in South Africa, at the fabulous boutique hotel, Marion on Nicol in Hurlingham. The occasion was to meet Dr. Erich Schulte, the acclaimed aesthetic surgeon and founder of QMS. It was my second meeting with the formidable and charming doctor, as I was fortunate enough to…

With the imminent opening of a new South African movie, "To the Power of Anne", featuring one of the country's best loved theatre personalities, Anne Power, brand-ed invites you to join them for an evening of dinner, drinks and a celebration of inspiring women.  

brand-ed recognises that in this ever changing world we need to reinvent ourselves and create our own opportunities…

Last night saw the official launch of the new kirsten Goss Urban Edge Collection, with Chloe Townsend of Missibaba fame in tow...both designers share the same passion for handmade artisanship. Although their materials differ, their use of texture and colour and their boldness is united in pushing the boundaries. Hurry to the shop in Birdhaven…

With February almost over and the year starting at a hectic pace, there’s nothing like a facial to revive your flagging spirits. I’ve discovered a brilliant skin clinic that not only offers my favourite QMS Medicosmetics facials, but also provides other treatments and options. You’ll find Pure Aesthetics Skin Health in the Linksfield  Netcare Hospital, right next door…