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  ...

Ballito: Envisioning the Future

With so much happening on the North Coast, it’s difficult to keep track of everything. So, here’s a round-up of what’s been happening in the property sector. You may just see your next buy!   Various “quality of life” factors compel people to choose where they want to live, including the availability and quality of reputable schools, key shopping centres, employment opportunities and a diverse range of housing options. All of this influences locational decisions....

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...

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!...

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...

Trendy Gin

Proudly South African and right on our doorstep is the first-ever Cloudy Gin in the country. Karoa Cara White is not only the first Cloudy Gin in Africa but is the world’s first spearmint and cardamom Gin. That’s right, it’s a combination that works really well together; try it and see for yourself. Created by two couples, Elwin and Janie Barnes, with good friends and business partners Sonnia and Harold Kruijer, together they made their...

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...