Fabstuff February/March 2023

HOME ARTIST: KHULULEKA VASE This is a handmade terracotta ceramic vase made from natural clay. Home Artist creates modern, African home decor products by using traditional ways, forms and concepts. The design store wants to carry on the African ways in this modern age, becoming preservers of African knowledge in art form. In their new collection, they celebrate Bantu stories by expressing and articulating a past in the present. Retail price is R2800 www.homeartistza.com  ...

Painting the Town

Through thick paint and thin, Friso has made his mark with his mural art, and what a sight it is to see!   Our Ballito community is full of different people, and we can confirm many creative people. I’m sure you have seen the colourful and grandiose mural art around Ballito. You may even know the artist. Friso van der Wal with his wife Karien and two kids, Kieron and Kezma, have been a part...

Made for Family

Words by Cristina Govender   |   Photos by Chris Allan Photography We look at this home, surrounded by lush greenery, which ticks every box any homeowner could have in mind. Located at 98 Tinkerbird Close, this beautiful home was conceptualised and brought to life by an exceptional team. Husband and wife duo, Benno Terblanche of QSB Construction and Danelle of Graphic Gurus, collaborated on this project as part of the building and interior design teams, respectively....

Meet the Makers

Words by Kai Coates Local craftsmen creating amazing products, from surfboards to kitchen knives and furniture. Buying a product is one thing, but knowing who made the products is a whole other ball game; it creates a personal touch and helps build a great client relationship. Our hometown is full of creative craftsmen, and we have highlighted a few to learn more about them and their fantastic products. #supportlocal Let’s start with a well-known local...

Diane Duncan is the owner of Old North Karibu Pub and Restaurant, situated along a dam on Karibu Farm in Umhlali. She is nothing short of phenomenal, and so is her story. My story begins at Karibu, a place where people can come together for a holistic experience rather than just a meal, where the quality of food, cost-effectiveness, customer service, musical atmosphere and safety are high priorities.Besides my family being my biggest passion, my...

Words by: Kai Coates Sheffield’s hidden gems Across from Brettenwood Estate, you’ll find a gravel road that used to hold a market in the forest many years ago. Now the area has flourished and hides a few of Sheffield’s gems. I got to revisit this little dirt road and see what’s hip and happening. There is so much to offer, from food to plants to a forest getaway stay. I spoke to Monica from Breadologie,...

Words by: Cristina Govender  We spoke to some phenomenal women running their businesses with flair and tenacity. Closing that Gap Business and home often intersect and overlap. For Deborah, this couldn’t be any truer. As a mother of five and CEO of two brands, she has her hands full. Though she finds most of her time being occupied, the moments when she isn’t busy with responsibilities, she spends it painting or capturing art through photography....

December 2022 / January 2023 FABSTUFF

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! Two Gingers Gin Satisfy yourself with a cool G&T. Two Gingers Gin offers you refreshingly modern and unconventional flavours that can be enjoyed simply, with a touch of tonic water or even just ice. This upstart brand, the brainchild of ‘gingers’ Simon Cranswick and Wynand de Vries, has already been awarded five gold and double golds from the Merit Wine & Spirit Challenge, and the SA Craft...

October / November FABSTUFF 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   The Harvest Table Nutrafy™ is a blend of high potency probiotics, hyaluronic acid, and zinc – powered by collagen. The concentration supports a healthy gut and skin axis and helps the skin retain moisture and elasticity. Shop by skin type for either combination, oil-prone, dry skin or uneven skin tone. Retail price R695 www.harvesttable.co.za   SAINT & SUMMER: Ciao What other shoe is better suited...

I AM WOMAN

We spoke to three amazing local women about their different life journeys. Through health issues, with immense support from friends and family and themselves, they stay strong and strive to live a life of hope and abundance.   The Little Miracles  Meet Jade Joffe, born and raised in Ballito by her amazing parents with her older brother. Jade met her husband at a local braai in her matric year in 2008. They moved in together...