A Sweet Creation Story

Meet Micaela Franklin, a young lady creating the most amazing confectionaries with a lot of passion and love for what she does. Baking is an art form and a science. It is the art of creation blended with the science of flavours and ingredients, brought together in harmony in an edible form. Micaela Franklin is one such artist who is a 22-year-old Ballito local and has taken our town by storm with her incredible confectionaries!...

Your Body is a Temple

How do you express and heal your temple (body)? A temple is built with a strong foundation, a structure like a skeleton, walls that get painted and decorated, all subject to maintenance. Metaphorically this links to how our bodies are built. A strong foundation can be found in who we are and what holds us up. Our skeleton is our structure, our skin and muscles are our walls, and the paint and decorating can be...

Be Inspired | Centre of Design

When working on a project, we have a vision, especially for construction and home improvement. It’s like a picture of your dream home, and you will need someone to bring that vision to life. Mark Leslie-Smith Architect is a boutique and personalised architectural design business. With 26 years of experience in all forms of architecture, including luxury houses, commercial buildings and game lodges, they specialise in attention to detail and keeping up with the latest...

East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

Reflects 40 years of trends From daring accent colours and the wallpaper craze to environmentally conscious or minimalist interiors – the last four decades have revolutionised our homes and gardens to a point where we have seen it all! This year, the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is celebrating their 40th anniversary as the longest-running, biggest consumer home event in the country. “For the past forty years, we have always strived to provide...

An Adrenaline filled Father’s Day

Sometimes the best gift for dads is doing an activity with the people he loves most, his family! We took a look around our hometown to find a few places that offer some different activities that can get all the fathers’ ‘inner child at heart’ out and excited. We found things ranging from water to trees and land activities – for everyone to enjoy! Calling all adventurers!! It’s time to get up high in the...

Fabstuff August/September 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   REST CBD OIL Fourfive, knows the secret to a remarkable recovery is quality sleep. Terpenes and myrcene are naturally occurring compounds in all sorts of plants, fruits and vegetables. Myrcene is mostly responsible for its delicious scent. It has also been linked to relaxation and sleep. By combining this with our high-quality, third party tested CBD, this Rest CBD Oil will have you feeling refreshed...

Fabstuff June/July 2022

KECKS – UNDERWEAR FOR ANYWHERE!  Proudly South African men’s underwear and women’s bikinis. Designed for anyone who loves getting active, from outdoor lovers to gym junkies. It boasts several amazing properties: quick-dry, anti-chafe, stretchy, and comfortable. The Kecks fabric is resistant to chlorine, sun, and sea salt! Where they can, they use recycled fabrics as they are committed to helping the environment and reducing their carbon footprint. Retail price from R380 www.kecks.co.za KRONE BOREALIS VINTAGE CUVÉE...

The Majestic Number 5 Milagre

A decadent home that encompasses contemporary, modern and moody. Entrusting an architect to understand your vision can be a daunting experience. However, when you’ve commissioned Gerhard Breedt from Gerhard Architect with such responsibility, you can only expect a refined, expert designer with a dedicated and professional team, with meticulous attention to details, diligence and a hands-on approach to the project that ensures the entire process from design to completion is only but a great success....

Drifting with the Lavery’s

I’ve known the Lavery’s since I was a little girl, and they are one of our family friends. I got to speak to them about their new lives aboard their yacht and how things are going. Robin, born and raised in Salt Rock, and Charlotte have lived together in Sheffield for 14 years before packing up and leaving in 2019 with their daughter, Moya, to live and travel aboard their yacht. The Lavery’s bought their...

Cuisine: All of it.

Looking for some culinary variety for your palate? Good news! You don’t need to leave Ballito to try food from around the world. The Best of Asia  Nestled in the very heart of Ballito, right behind Lifestyle Shopping Centre, the Dumpling Bar has become the go-to place to experience the traditional dishes that are most loved by all Asian cultures. Stunning geisha art adorns the walls and the restaurant’s stairs, and they’re all done by...