Savannah House: Open House and Gardens

This beautiful home in Durban North will be hosting some Art open days to benefit the Ntuzuma Sithokozile Playgroup & the Mooi River SPCA charities on Weds 8th and Thurs 9th February.

Address: 32 Sherwood Road, Durban North
Contact: 082 567 9675 for more details

Cowgirl Blues

Once again, a random trawl of what's available online has yielded gorgeous results. In this case, www.cowgirlblues.co.za.

• They make clothing, accessories and decor pieces by hand from South African wool and mohair, using natural fibres. Animal fibres (wool, mohair) are preferred, as they’re more elastic than plants (cotton, bamboo) so they can stretch but retain their shape.
• They work by hand because it’s more personal than machine made stuff.  As a result, all of their products have an individual feel and no two items are ever exactly the same.
• They are environmentally friendly because it’s the right thing to do, so they minimise waste, re-use, recycle, go local, and generally pay attention to the environmental impact
• They’re independent, adventurous and curious and constantly experiment with new ideas in their designs and business practices, which makes any interaction a fresh, interesting, creative and fun experience

About Bridget
cowgirlblues was started by Bridget Henderson, who worked in big corporate organisations (Bain & Co, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, Unilever) both in South Africa and internationally, for many years.  She’s a medical school drop-out with an MBA from Insead who bought her first camera in 2001 in Kathmandu and discovered a passion for photography.  She also comes from a family of “makers” and both her mother and 87-year-old grandmother still knit.

Barbara Siedle at The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery

Durban born Barbara Siedle first studied at the Michaelis School of Art, UTC for one year. She then attended the Munich Academy of Fine Art in West Germany for three years, where she studied painting and sculpture under Prof. Kirchner.

She later attended the Natal Technical College where she studied sculpture for one year under Mary Stainbank. Barbara continued to broaden her experience in acrylic portrait painting, pottery, stained glass and mosaics in Durban, Salzberg, London and Munich.

Barbara has today established herself as a major watercolour artist, especially in the field of wildlife. Her first solo exhibition in 1982 was sold out within a week. Since then she has had many solo and group exhibitions with consistent success all over SA and the UK.

In 1995 Barbara was commissioned to do the 2 metre bronze statue of The Lady in White which is situated on T Jetty, Durban Harbour. She was also commissioned to do a bust of Vasco Da Gama, for the Portuguese Government, to commemorate da Gama’s arrival off the coast of Natal.

Barbara’s love of the bush and interest in environmental issues takes her on many journeys throughout Southern Africa to capture subject matter for her work.

Her work is currently on display at the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: 120 Florida Road, Durban.

You can contact them on 031 303 8133, or email joy@elizabethgordon.co.za.

Landskap/Landscape

On 27 & 28 January 2012, Oide Libertas in Stellenbosch will be hosting Landskap/Landscape, an experience of a combination of 18 male voices of the highest quality. A choice selected choir repertoire bridges the gap between the well-known and the obscure, between the exotic and the popular; presented in exceptional manner by choral musician Rudolf de Beer.

The fascinating combination of Strijdom van der Merwe's art, Antjie Krog's poems, and four dancers, intertwined with the guitar performance by James Grace, ensures an evening of enchantment.

The audience can look forward to, among others:

Edvard Grieg - I Himmelen (In Heaven); Calixto Alvarez - Lacrymosa (from Requiem), Franz Schubert - Psalm 23, Anna-Mart van der Merwe - Poetry reading, and the Stellenbosch Men's Vocal Ensemble.

This is an experience to be savoured!

Price: R110 / R120 / R130
Time: 20h15
Duration: 90 min

Cape Dutch Connection

Get into the summer groove with friends and the smooth sounds of Cape Dutch Connection at Hartenberg’s Tapas and Jazz evening on Saturday, 28 January 2012. With the beautiful Stellenbosch scenery as the backdrop, this evening promises to be unforgettable.
 

Ever popular local jazz band, Cape Dutch Connection, returns to Hartenberg for another round in celebration of good friends, food and wine. This jazz quintet features original material with various sounds of drums, piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute and a trumpet in a 1920’s and 1930’s style.
 

The price per couple is R150 and includes a complimentary bottle of Hartenberg wine. Tapas platters are available at between R10 and R60 and additional wine can be purchased at cellar door prices.

Simply Sam Trading now also at Blueberry Hill!

As their second outlet on the Meander, this little piece of Simply Sam Trading brings you convenience just off the highway. Blueberry Hill is arguably one of the best 'spots' on the Meander, with views that go on for a lifetime and blueberry cheesecake to die for. Well worth getting fat for!

 

Blueberry Hill Cafe & Gallery

Nottingham Road Off Ramp

R103 (opp Fordoun) 

Find them there 8am-4pm 7 days a week.
Tel Sam 072 605 9909 or Chris 072 397 3464

Decorating trends for 2012

How will you decorate in 2012? Trends come and go, but basic principles, such as scale, proportion, and color theory, serve as the basis for beautifully appointed rooms. Combine what’s new with what’s timeless for an enduring look.

Better Homes and Gardens has some great ideas for revamping and renewing what you've already got. Have a look at their great site, especially these links:

Balance Style With Comfort
Make an Impact with Texture
Tips on Scale and Proportion
Decorating Rules to Break
 
Be sure to check out the rest of the site as well - there is a treasure-trove of handy hints and great ideas waiting to be discovered.

Fat Cow venue launch!

Kirsten Goss: new inspiration for 2012

We can always rely on Kirsten Goss to be inspired by new and unusual designs. Her new earring ranges perfectly display her ability to gather ideas from all around the world.


Her "Titan" earrings channel the "under the sea" theme of high fashion's spring 2012 collections. Hand-formed shapes in sterling silver, clasped in an elegant 18ct gold framework: a play with positive and negative spaces in silver and gold.

And the "Oblique" diamond studs, inspired by the fluid forms of Henry Moore, comprise an asymmetric pair hewn from 18ct rose gold and set with round brilliant cut 0.35 vs1d/h white diamonds.

Both of these are currently exclusively available on the South African market. More information on these and all her other gorgeous designs is available on the Kirsten Goss website.

Hellooow! from Nottingham Road

Hellooow has long prided itself on supplying original pieces , crafted exclusively BY the women of South Africa, FOR the women of South Africa, and now Hellooow Handmade has moved to Nottingham Road, where they will be continuing to make and sell beautiful jewellery, gifts, stationery, ceramics, homeware and lighting.

From the comfort and convenience of a stand-alone shop located at Meander Square Centre, across the road from Gowry Village, this move promises to be a good one for all concerned.

More information on their outstanding products and community outreach is available from their website.

Upcoming Art Highlights

There are a number of great exhibitions around the country at the moment, including:

New Work 2012 by Joshua Miles (SA Print Gallery, Cape Town)
Running until 17 January 2012.
Joshua Miles, one of South Africa's most talented upcoming printmakers, is currently on show at the SA Print Gallery.
Joshua combines the best of traditional Japanese woodblock printing with his divine and contemporary world between Cape Town and Bardskeerdersbos, where he works and gardens.
Josh's show can also be viewed at www.printgallery.co.za.


Rose Korber's 20th Art Salon
Running until 31 January 2012.
"The past two decades have seen an enormous shift in South African art, with our local artworks becoming more internationalised and our artists taking their rightful place on a world stage" says noted independent Cape Town art dealer and consultant, Rose Korber. Celebrating her 20th annual Art Salon, Rose - herself an icon in the art industry - will be exhibiting works by many of these artists from 16 December 2011 to 31 January 2012.
More information is available here.
48 Sedgemoor Road, Campsbay, Cape Town. Tel: 021 438 9152 | rosekorb@icon.co.za | www.rosekorbart.com

 
Index: Leading Works from the Sanlam Art Collection - Stephan Welz & Company
On show from 3-14 January 2012 at the Great Cellar, The Alphen Hotel, Alphen Drive, Constantia. Tel: 021 794 6461 | ct@stephanwelzandco.co.za | www.stephanwelzandco.co.za


David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture
In January 2012 the Royal Academy of Arts in London will showcase the first major exhibition of new landscape works by David Hockney RA. Featuring vivid paintings inspired by the East Yorkshire landscape, these large-scale works have been created especially for the galleries at the Royal Academy of Arts.

'David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture' will span a 50 year period to demonstrate Hockney’s long exploration and fascination with the depiction of landscape.

The exhibition will include a display of his iPad drawings and a series of new films produced using 18 cameras, which will be displayed on multiple screens and which will provide a spellbinding visual journey through the eyes of David Hockney.

More information is available here.

Chairs to the New Year from North Shore Design!

North Shore Design offers a comprehensive solution to Interior Design, specialising in corporate, residential, retail and leisure design; with an emphasis on:

• Space planning – floor plans, office or residential furniture, design layouts
• Design and detail drawings – Construction drawings, Shopfitting details, Electrical and Lighting layouts
• Decorating – Corporate, Residential & Leisure : Furniture design and / or specifications, fabric selections etc,
• Project Management – full project management on Interiors

For more information on their services and to find out how they can make your space functional and look great, check out their website: www.northshoredesign.co.za, or contact Brendon Simmonds on 082 677 7375, fax 086 605 5612, or email brendon@northshoredesign.co.za

Liza Clifford January sale

Join Liza Clifford in her New Year's Resolution: to wear matching bra and brief sets for 2012!

Everyone has a January sale... it's when we feel poorest and need a reason to spend the last couple of pennies in our wallet.

At Liza Clifford this January you can either:

• Buy a bra at the retail price and get a matching Brief/Boyshort/Thong for FREE!
• OR Buy a Brief /Boyshort/Thong -because you have the bra- at 25% less!
• OR you can buy the bra only at 25% less! Bargain!

To make it more accessible to everyone, every Saturday in January is an OPEN DAY - meaning you don't have to make an appointment. There will be limited fitting, however (sadly this special cannot be offered to January orders). Ladies making appointments during the week for a full fitting can take advantage of this amazing offer too.

This a perfect time to use your vouchers you got for Christmas and Wicount!

Open Day Times: 14th, 21st and 28th of January from 08H30-13H00

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2012! This year promises to be full of innovation and ideas, and a good way to kick it off is with the Simply Sam Trading sale, running for 7 days, starting from Saturday 7 January 2012.

This amazing opportunity offers less 50% on selected items though out the store, and the bargains are simply too good to miss!

More information is available here, and the specials include a cast iron 2-poster bed for only R6 500.00 and a Mahogany Side Table for R2 650.00.

Get out to Fort Nottingham (15kms outside Nottingham Road) in the next week to see the other fantastic products up for grabs.

What a way to start the year!