Martha van Zyl

Turkish towels aren’t a new thing but a lot of people don’t know much about them. They look so thin, how will they dry you after a swim or shower? The secret lies in the cotton.

Stellenbosch’s smallest wine farm.

Discover a welcoming boutique vineyard in the Simonsberg foothills of the famous Stellenbosch wine route. 

With the prevalence of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown, working from home (WFH) has become part of the “new normal”. Even with restrictions eased, a lot of companies have recognised the value of the WFH trend - they can save on overheads such as renting office space, furniture, equipment, etc.

In some instances, companies provide some of these savings to their staff as an allowance to set up their home offices to be comfortable and conducive to productivity. Those who already have the ideal setup often use the allowance to work in coffee shops when they want a change in scenery.

Upcycling has really taken off in the last few years as everyone’s become more aware of the impact of waste on the environment.

Quirky Corner - All the cutesy things you want that don’t really serve a purpose, but feel a deep need in your core to have - that’s what you’ll find here.