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Berlin-based TWINKIND is the pioneer in 3D-printed photo figurines. Based on 3D scans faster than the blink of an eye. So just jump in the scanner and get a sample of yourselfe. www.twinkind.com
The Neue Nationalgalerie is dedicated to the art of the 20th century. Designed by Mies van der Rohe. It contains selections from the Nationalgalerie’s diverse collection. 2015 marks the beginning of a four-year project of refurbishment and modernisation of the Neue Nationalgalerie. Since it opened in 1968 almost 50 years ago no major work has been done on the building As refurbishment cannot take place during opening hours, the museum will be closed for the duration of works.
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For over 20 years, (Gammel Strand Antique Market) now Thorvaldsens Plads Antique market has been Copenhagen’s favorite treasure hunt for antiques and collectibles. Thorvaldsen Antique Market is open every Friday and Saturday, beginning on the 24th of April and ending in october. A very selected group of quality dealers are gathering here every weekend throughout the summer. Here you will find a huge selection of unique antiques. Everything between antiques curiosities, paintings, porcelain, silver, modern danish design, toys, jewellery, vintage fashion and vintage industrial, An eldorado for professionals as well as private collectors. www.antikmarked.com
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Situated just 2 hours from Cape Town at the start of the famous Route 62, you will find the hidden gem of the Robertson Wine Valley.With 47 top quality wine estates, situated in the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, with the Breede River the lifeline that runs through the entire valley and the Langeberg and Riviersonderend mountain ranges cupping it,Robertson Wine Valley has something for everybody. A place to explore, recuperate and enjoy‌
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THE BRIDGE: THE EVENT NELSON MANDELA DAY 18 JULY 2015 The Bridge was recently launched in Cape Town, South Africa on Nelson Mandela Day, where people are encouraged to donate 67 minutes of their time to a good cause in honour of the 67 years of his life which Nelson Mandela contributed to public service. Officially endorsed by the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa and Innovation Norway, The Bridge represents cultural, trade and creative collaboration between two countries and continents, Norway and South Africa and Europe and Africa. At the launch, hosted by Luxury Africa Atelier, we presented Oslo Trend, Charmaine Taylor’s Legacy Collection, artist Chris Swift – ‘The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword’ Installation, Norwegian ethical clothing label AOE Age Of Enlightenment and Ahmed Kathrada´s new book - Triumph of The Human Spirit: Ahmed Kathrada and Robben Island. The Bridge also represents connection and creating paths of awareness and understanding between concepts, people and places. The event partners gave generously of their time and services, surpassing the stipulated 67 minutes, and contributed to a sparkling and magical event.
The Bridge Collaborating partners: Oslo Trend Luxury Africa Norwegian Embassy in South Africa Innovation Norway South Africa Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Legacy Collection by Charmaine Taylor RIACT - Robben Island Art Co. and Trust Chris Swift AOE Age Of Enlightenment Seeland Restaurant and Bar Beluga Restaurant Wild Olive Simonsig Stellenboch Eastern Accoustics Thought Leader Consulting Destination Africa Incredible Events PR and Communication Bella Destination Vivid Luxury Denzil Jacobs Photography
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THE BRIDGE: THE INTERVIEW
From Left: Sara Fosstvedt Charmaine Taylor Chris Swift Written by Natalie Bridgette Becker
His installation ‘The Pen is Mightier than the Sword’ illuminating the recent launch of The Bridge in Cape Town, artist Christopher Swift is inspired by the prospect of a bridge to the North quoting ‘Origination’, ‘Inspiration and Serendipity’ and revealed that the work emerged from the discovery of this rather historically unique artifact, the original Robben Island Prison fence, which was in the process of being discarded as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s upgrade in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. ‘It’s the maximum security fencing within which Mandela and other significant political prisoners of Apartheid were incarcerated and then liberated from. ‘The work itself is quite simple but it accesses something profoundly more complex. Historical complexity, ethnic complexity, political complexity, socio-economic complexity, even future proofing complexity in this land of beauty, contrast, loss and potential.’ According to Chris, the teasing between the two kinds of ‘Pen’ in the title vacillate between the power of the written word and the penitentiary. ‘On a visual level, the work really comes to life in a backdrop of greatest darkness, much like Mandela and the emergence of our Rainbow Nation. What strikes most people is the tiny space that Mandela was subject to for 18 years on the Island demonstrated so rudimentally by the to scale ‘cage’. A theme of Oslo Trend Magazine 2015 is sustainability and Chris is known to create art from so-called ‘ junk’ and found or discarded materials. ‘One man’s junk is another’s treasure’ he says, ‘and in nature, there is no waste, everything is part of a greater cycle. If there is an over- arching message he emphasizes, is that he wishes it to be that there is potential in everything if you’re willing to look for it and invest in it.’ This belief is particularly necessary in a developing economy. South Africans need to believe the potential in themselves and their country too. We must understand that we have a unique and relevant value for the world.’ ‘Healthy debate, discourse, conversation, differing views is essential to a maturing
democracy and blend of diverse cultures, backgrounds and ambitions. Much of the media has South Africa stuck in the negative and sensational and I believe positive messages and ideas of Hope, Inspiration, Innovation and Aspiration are necessary for a robust sense of consciousness and positive attitude toward our future as Africans.’ Sara Fosstvedt is one of the founders of The Scandinavian design collaboration, Age of Enlightenment or AOE which is known for its ethos of sustainability built around progressive values. The message AOE wishes to send to the world is to think and act sustainably, says Sara, and to buy less and make it last and know where your products are coming from. Some AOE pieces are named in tribute to people who have contributed to making the world a more enlightened place, such as Savitribai Phule, the first woman to open the first girls’ schools in India. AOE use solely natural and sustainable materials in factories that carry both Fairtrade and GOTS certifications with the majority of collections produced in Bangalore, India. After getting to know the conditions of The Fashion industry, which Sara names as the second worst industry in the world when it comes to environmental impact and social conditions, AOE decided that Fairtrade and Organic materials were the only solution and to be the change the industry needs. ‘Organic cotton means no pesticides or GMOs, which are very harmful to the environment, the people working with the cotton and as well the end user of the textiles and Fairtrade means that the workers and farmers get a living wage and a premium.’ AOE’s message behind their Peace Cone Label which uses a pine cone granite as its logo is that people should spread the seeds of change, get inspired to get involved in topics regarding human rights and environmental protection. Charmaine Taylor creates beautiful bespoke jewellery and art made from the original Robben Island Prison fence and her journey
started when her friend, the artist Chris Swift rescued the original Robben Island maximum security prison fence in 2009 and Charmaine shared his vision of the fence becoming a positive part of South Africa’s past, through art sharing the miracle story of South Africa and our road to Democracy. Each part is bespoke which involves a lengthy design process of cutting, bonding, sealing and plating and Charmaine cut up her first range by hand in 2013 with a very old pair of pliers given to her by her mother, leaving her hands bleeding and bruised. ‘I started creating artwork out of the fence in 2013 and loved that you could have a beautiful wall piece on your wall, but I wanted to make it even more personal and to be able to carry the art around with you every day, so created my Legacy Collection Jewellery in July 2013.’ says Charmaine. ‘Art is a universal language that everyone around the world can relate too. We all carry scars and past hurt, and through my art I believe the South African story of Peace, Forgiveness and Transformation can be told. I believe my art and jewellery is going to free many people when they wear it due to the symbolism and power of the overcoming of the human spirit. Each piece is named after our miracle road to democracy and there is power in a word.‘ ‘My goal in Legacy Collection is to never let the story of South Africa be forgotten, the miracle road to democracy, the rise of power of the amazing man Nelson Mandela and to be a testimony around the world of how peace and reconciliation can be achieved. My art is a symbolism of once a past which was gritty and deteriorated is now covered with love and grace, where we can still see the scars of the past in South Africa (symbolised in the rusted texture of each piece) but each scar is beautiful when covered with love and grace (gold and silver). Giving back is the main aim in Legacy Collection as employment and skills development still remains a major issue in South Africa. This has always been close to my heart to be able to empower people and to also understand our diverse cultural differences.’
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A feast of color in the Bo-kaap, the Malay quarters nestled on the side of signal hill overlooking the Cape Town Old School charm in Cape Town CBD, I think this Cafe’/Bakery has been around since the 70’s. Tasty treats and confectionaries in the trendy Biscuit Mill, part of the Woodstock Urban renewal.
Central Cape Town is a hive of cultures, work, play. You’ve got to be up pretty early to catch these guys putting up deck chairs and Umbrella’s in the Silly season, that’s why the beach is still empty!
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A room with a view By Natalie Bridgette Becker Photos by Mikkel Aakervik Location: The Cave 13B at the Point of Human Origins in Mossel Bay
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My husband Mikkel and I embarked on an adventurous road trip with an itinerary put together by Rune Engstrøm from Destination Africa in Norway, who works with Scott Adkins of Ascot tours in South Africa. We decided to take the road less travelled, off the beaten track to showcase some of South Africa’s lesser known places in an effort to reveal some hidden gems and intriguing hideaways. A great way to start any weekend is with a delicious brunch at Seelan’s restaurant. Perfectly situated at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, overlooking the harbour, one can enjoy a leisurely and lively meal watching boats and yachts sail in and out of the harbour, taking boat-fuls of tourists on a scenic sail around the bay. Arriving in the Robertson Wine Valley at Van Loveren family Vineyards, first port of call on our exhilarating and pacey itinerary, our Land Rover meandered down a beautifully picturesque tree- lined avenue to be greeted by Simone, ready to introduce us to our wine tasting followed by a lovely country lunch. Proudly South African, they offer a great variety of food and wine pairings that includes an alcohol free and kiddies option too. Seated on a lush red velvet couch overlooking a beautiful garden courtyard, we were presented by an elegant array of wines and cheeses, and chose the Christina tasting made up of white and red wines, olive oil, bread and spicy dukkha as well as the cheese and wine pairing which offered traditional South African cheeses expertly paired with their wines. If you love the outdoors, there are walks, hikes and mountain bike routes for every level of skill. Strolling down a farm path we walked past vast shining vats of wine standing out against the winter sky like giant futuristic metal monoliths, contrasted against the rugged backdrop of the Van Loveren vineyards.
Lunch at Cristina’s@vanloveren, was a warm and cosy affair with a roaring fireplace and the buzz of Sunday afternoon conversation over the weekend papers punctuating the country calm. Our next stop was an olive tour and tasting at Marbrin, a family-run boutique olive farm in the Robertson Brede Valley surrounded by the Lageberg and Riviersonderend Mountains, where they extract virgin olive oil and process their own unique range of table olives and tapenade. The olive farm which was started 20 years ago with nary an olive tree in sight, now boasts one of the most prolific olive farms in the region. Peter and his daughter, Briony, run this farm, assisted by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Dale, who led us through the tasting with a gusto and knowledge that was impressive. Marbrin use only the freshest olives and cold extraction and two-phase decanter technology ensure that the natural nutrients and antioxidants are preserved, resulting in an extra virgin olive oil of extraordinary quality, made up of Frantoio, Coratina and Mission olive cultivars, that deserve the accolades and awards that line the walls, including the SA Olive Awards for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Arriving at the Robertson Small Hotel is alike arriving at a luxurious oasis in the dessert, neatly tucked away in one of the town’s small streets, this unassuming double property reveals itself to be one of the most exquisite hidden gems in the region. This property is world class and with attention to every detail, boasts opulent luxury and also those little touches that make one feel at home, from the soft warm and silky bathrobes, to the jars of sweets and dried fruit, nuts and biscotti accompanied by a delicious array of teas, coffees and hot chocolates just waiting to warm one up on a cold winter night. The little Robertson Hotel deserves more than one night’s stay and its charms extend far beyond what
meets the eye. Dinner was served in the elegant Ruben’s Restaurant at the hotel and was a delicious affair and we were entertained by the manager Reynaldo with some hearty conversation into the night! Our large room with its dark wood furnishings, crisp white linen, and wooden deck opens directly onto an aquamarine swimming pool, inviting enough to risk diving into even on a cold winter’s morning, as evidenced by Mikkel who had even donned his swimming trunks in an effort to convince the hesitant flesh to concur with the willing spirit! Common sense won out and plans were made to head out to a civilised breakfast instead! After a deliciously healthy breakfast, we reluctantly left the Robertson Small Hotel, determined to return for a longer stay next time and popped into the quaint and buzzy Strictly Coffee for a takeaway cuppa. This vibrant and colourful place boasted some delicious looking cakes including a truly moist looking carrot cake. We paused on their bright red couch before heading off to our next destination and a spot of wine blending at Excelsior Wine Estate. It was drizzling by the time we arrived at Excelsior, which promised to be both fun and sure to stir up a bit of competitiveness between myself and Mikkel, who himself was quite experienced in mixing cocktails. I was determined to show him who was boss in this case with my South African heritage of wine knowledge. In a quaint wooden house perched over a lake and with views of the Robertson Valley and hills, we met Patricia who educated us in the art of wine blending. Excelsior is the only place in Robertson offering wine blending of the red wines: merlot, cabernet and shiraz. The Paddock Shiraz is a popular wine here for its peppery and spicy flavour, and Excelsior used to be a stud farm, breeding race horses and the vines now grow where the horse
Sandpiper in Boggomsbaai on the Garden Route
paddocks were, hence the name. Blending wine at Excelsior is a fun experience, where you get to do a test tasting with test tubes before committing to blending a full bottle of wine. The process involves blending and bottling the wine, designing one’s own label and printing it and then boxing it, the entire experience costing all of R50- great value for a fun afternoon or morning, where you can be a winemaker for a day and impress friends, colleagues and family. Excelsior is open from 10am until 4pm. And you buy any 3 of their older vintages for only R135. After some serious consideration and much sniffing, swirling, swigging and quaffing of wines, Patricia’s verdict was unanimous and Mikkel’s much smoother blend of 60% merlot, 32% shiraz, and 8% cab won out over my somewhat less delicately blended and bolder 60% merlot, 20% cab and 20% shiraz and the Natalie and Mikkel: Love Wine 2015- Heart Blend was born. Viljoensdrift is instantly recognisable by its Hollywood sign on the Elandsberg Mountain, beckoning visitors from near and far alike to its famous picnic lunches and boat trips along the 320 km long Breede River, which rises from Ceres and meets the Indian Ocean in Witsand on the N2. Elizma, the tourism manager of Robertson Wine Valley, welcomed us into the warm ambience that is the Viljoensdrift wine tasting area, restaurant and deli. Viljoensdrift is a 5th generation wine farm run by brothers Manie, a viticulturist, who makes sure that only A Grade grapes are harvested in the vineyards and Fred Viljoen, the eldest who practices wine- making techniques in the cellar. In 1988– they started producing wines under the Viljoensdrift label and have 3 export brands vuurgloed, riverscape and elandsberg, which you can find in The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Canada and the USA. Seated next to a roaring campfire, we were
served a warm platter of quesadilla with salsa and cheese, calamari and crumbed mushroom, hake and chips, salads and olives, paired with a bottle of River Grandeur 2015 sauvignon blanc. The knowledgeable marketing manager, Ashleigh recounted some of the Viljoensdrift family history saying they were the first estate to do boat cruises on this side of the Breede River. The deli offers bespoke picnic baskets from the selection of delicious looking homemade items. After a satisfying and cosy afternoon, we left for Oudshoorn, embarking on the next leg of our journey to Buffelsdrift but not before a stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop. For anyone driving along route 62, there is the cursory stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, where on the long road, one can stop for a quick cuppa or longer stay and always find Ronnie, the proprietor of this curiously and famously named bar, holding court inside this landmark. Ronnie, as affable and charming as ever said he remembered me from years ago, posed for a picture and sent us on our way. The legend of Ronnie’s has spread across the world with visitors coming from near and far to view this curious and lovely little bar and of course to meet the legendary Ronnie. Rows of signatures and signed paraphernalia including colourful lingerie, proudly displayed in the bar, decorate this place and it’s well worth a visit! After a beautiful drive through misty Ladysmith, we arrived at Buffelsdrift, greeted by a lively and lovely Este who gave us a run down on the estate, ushered us to dinner and suggested taking dessert in our large and beautiful hot tub in our elegantly appointed tented accommodation. The rooms are rustic and luxurious, giving a safari feel as one zips up the tent for a night in. Fully heated in winter, one gets a luxury camping experience being close to nature yet with all the comforts of a being in a hotel or luxury guesthouse. Our 7am breakfast start was
followed by a game drive, where we were lucky enough to spot a troupe of wildebeest who were game enough to pose for a photo, some elegant giraffes and lots of buck! After some delicious Khoi Khoi massages, with lovely smelling Kalahari oils and potions, we were ready for our next adventure. Thoroughly revived, we headede to the Cango Caves, which means place of water. No photograph can prepare you for the majesty and profoundly ethereal beauty of the Cango Caves. Stepping into its chambers, one is transported back in time into a molten cathedral caught in time, sculpted by the gods of nature. Animal forms and human faces frozen in expression, eyes alive with energy, peer out silently from the rock faces, but each form tells a tale. The air is thick and humid, and the flow stone and organ pipe formations resultant of years of condensation and temperature change. Our guide points out many formations as we walk through the caves and one of the most memorable is Cleopatra’s needle, a beautiful old column resulting from the perfect meeting of a stalactite and stalacmite. Rene Bongers is the owner of 8 Bells Mountain Inn, complete with its own bell, rung at dinner and teatime daily and its Swiss-inspired chalets overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains. The property is 150 hectares large and offers horse-riding, walking trails and a number of outdoor activities. Situated between the Garden Route and The Klein Karoo, in the Rutterbos valley region this property offers accommodation and activities for the whole family and to this end, it’s a popular destination for families returning year after year to this cosy and comfortable institution. Rene, having moved from Johannesburg to run 8 Bells, is passionate about this side of the world and about offering warm and friendly service and accommodation. There is an elegant billiard room which was the original homestead and then the
Top From Left: Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary Panthera Africa Wines at Creation Wines in the Hemel en Aarde Valley in Hermanus Lagoon Beach at Mosaic Whale Pod Rosé at Creation Wines View to The Caves at the Point of Human Origins in Mossel Bay Cathrine Nyquist from Phanthera and JC from Creation Wines Cango Caves- Cleopatra’s needle Excelsior Wine Estate Luxury Africa´s Land Rover at Marbrin Olive Farm in the Robertson Brede Valley Excelsior Wine blending house Van Loveren family Vineyards at Robertson Wine Valley
cosy living room which houses a mini library where guest are welcome to leave their books behind once read, and chose another. A tour of the property shows an array of accommodation options—from the Swiss- inspired wooden chalets popular with honeymooning couples to the family-sized accommodation, which easily houses the entire family with kids. There are activities and playrooms to occupy kids while mum and dad relax poolside with a cocktail and the atmosphere is relaxed. 8 Bells is eco-friendly and self – sufficient in that they obtain their own water from a spring, have their own wastage system and generators and a donkey boiler, which burns all day is used for water heating. Mossel Bay was our next stop and serendipitously we entered the wrong hotel and met Advocate de Waal Lubbe, who welcomed us warmly nonetheless and engaged us in an interesting conversation about Mossel Bay and its history, where we leared about evidence suggesting that the original peoples were Khoi San originating from Mossel Bay. It’s fascinating and well worth some investigation. Arriving eventually at our booked accommodation for the night, the Point Village Hotel in Mossel Bay, our interest was piqued and we were curious to find our more. Marcia Holm, manager of Mossel Bay Tourism, and her husband treated us to a delicious meal at a restaurant called Café Gannet which served great oysters and a delicious seafood casserole. Marcia suggested a trip to the Dias Museum as well as a visit to the Point of Human Origins.After drifting off to the sound of crashing waves, we awoke to enjoy some delicious muffins and quiche at Blue Shed coffee, and then drove through the town, popping into the gorgeous Dejavu Vintage House and Monroe Theatre offering vintage clothing, movies and tea. A delightfully quirky place with equally delightful and quirky owners Joan and Cornelle. Fred Orban runs the popular Oyster Catcher Trail in Mossel Bay and works with Pieter Nilssen who discovered the Caves at the Point of Human Origins in 1997. Pinnacle Point Golf Resort nestles atop the caves, the development of which Fred and Pieter had fought to stop, but with whom they now work together to preserve this Provincial Heritage Site, a step towards it being declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fred describes himself as someone who defends the defenceless and is somewhat of an activist and legend in the area, and while we’re chatting, a few locals come up to introduce themselves to him. An excursion to the cave, down an endless wooden staircase, with the Indian Ocean stretched out before us, is a memorable and profound experience and to be in the dwelling place which holds such sacred history is astounding. Gazing out across the ocean from Cave 13B, the largest, Fred tells us it’s where the oldest evidence of human habitation and behaviour has been found, dating back at least 160 000 years. These caves were sealed with sediment and over time the sea came in and washed the caves out, revealing evidence of what we now see. Fred points out examples of early tools and hunting instruments sharpened for precision. After winding our way back up the trail from the caves, we are overwhelmed with a sense of inspiration and gratitude to have been lucky enough to experience the ancestral home of some of the oldest people to walk this earth, where once our ancestors dwelled and made their way into the world. Fred books us into Sandpiper Cottages for the night, a lovely house with a huge fireplace in Boggomsbaai, where we were served delicious dinner complete with a traditionally South African malva pudding desert. After a hearty homemade breakfast, we met Fred
at the Sandpiper Club, where he shared with us his inspiring vision for the Point of Human Origin and bid us farewell on our way towards Hermanus. Our next stop was Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, run by the formidable and inspired team of Norwegian Cathrine Nyquist and South African Lizaene. They have an incredible long term vision and palpable passion for Panthera Africa and are determined to create more awareness of Big Cats, the conditions under which they are bred and to encourage a new form of tourism which teaches with awareness and consciousness and preserves the sanctity and dignity of the animals. No cub petting, breeding or trading takes place at Panthera Africa and they became the first green Big Cat Sanctuaryn in the region, run solely on green energy. We were taken on a tour of the sanctuary and introduced to the beautiful big cats and their stories along the way. There are lions, tigers, leopards and caraculs, each with their own stories and unique personalities. Many of them were rescued from breeding farms and given a new lease on life. The sanctuary opened earlier this year and is the beginning of a brilliant future vision they have for Panthera. Watch this space! One of the innovative fundraising initiatives they are currently engaged in is with Creation Wines in the Hemel and Aarde Valley of Hermanus, where we meet them the next day. But not before we visit a most exquisite jewel in the crown and one of SA’s best kept secrets, Lagoon Beach Lodge at Mosaic Private Sanctuary. Arriving at Lagoon Beach, we are greeted by Simone and steaming cups of hot chocolate, a wonderful way to warm up on a rainy day! The views from the dining area sweep out across the plains where you can spot buck and even a leopard or two. Mosaic is a bird lover’s paradise and in summer, almost 150 flamingos dot the coastline of the Hermanus Lagoon to the delight of residents and visitors. Roaring fireplaces beckon from the living room and our beautifully appointed bedroom, chasing away any winter blues and reminding us of how delicious a season winter can be. Seated at a beautiful table overlooking the plains with views stretching out across the lagoon, the menu is simple and elegant with some delicious options, were we selected two wines- one of which was exclusive- the white: Lieben chardonnay (Exclusive to mosaic) and the red Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2012. French Onion soup was followed by herbed salmon trout with homemade herbed pasta, toasted pine nuts and sage butter and deliciously rounded off with dark chocolate crepes, warm chocolate orange ganache and almond praline and ended with some double espressos enjoyed next to a roaring fireplace. The bedrooms are beautifully appointed and we entered ours to find one of the most romantic 4 poster beds I’ve ever seen. A bottle of champagne, fudge on pillowcases and tea light candles, with a green eco- friendly heater warming the chilly night air, set the tone for a lovely night in. After a delicious breakfast and brisk outdoor shower to start off our day, we headed to Walker Bay Beach on quad bikes for an early morning adventure with our guide Marcelino, who occasionally stopped the bike to jump off, kneel down and point out some animal tracks even successfully spotting porcupine tracks and handing us a quill as a souvenir! Reaching our destination, we looked for signs of whales but the stormy seas and crashing waves offered not so much as a glimpse of these majestic creatures who normally frequent this rugged coastline at this time of year. Heading back to Lagoon beach, we stop at the Spookhuis, which was the once derelict original homestead, now lovingly restored by the owners, Kathryn and Breece whose vision saved
this beautiful birdlife and wild sanctuary from being turned into a huge housing development and who wanted to create employment for the local community. The name Mosaic was chosen to represent the shared vision and dreams for the property and the awareness and consciousness with which they live and operate is evident not only in the joy and wellbeing of the employees but also the light touch with which they operate in their chosen environment. The heaters at Lagoon beach operate using green pellets and their bath and shower range is the environmentally friendly ‘Rain ‘range. Creation Wines in the Hemel en Aarde Valley in Hermanus offer food and wine as well as food and tea pairings in a lovely venue warmed by a delicious fire overlooking the vineyards. Carolyn and JC own the farm and are collaborating with Cathrine to create Panthera Africa Wines where a percentage of the proceeds go towards funding and rehabilitation and care for the Big Cats. Creation Wines boast some of the best vineyards started on virgin soil, which is pesticide free. They obtain produce from local suppliers and support them by advertising them on the menu. According to Carolyn, the idea behind Creation Wines is to create wines of distinction and look after nature and it seems they are fulfilling that mandate beautifully. After a lovely afternoon of inspiring conversation and a delicious food and wine and food and tea pairing, we headed back to Cape Town, inspired by what we had experienced on this trip and excited to continue exploring not only this beautiful country and continent but others as well, uncovering hidden gems and beautiful places and sharing it with you. Thank you for coming on this journey with us and here’s to many more!
Robertson Wine Valley www.robertsonwinevalley.com www.therobertsonsmallhotel.com www.vanloveren.co.za www.viljoensdrift.co.za www.marbrin.co.za www.excelsior.co.za www.strictlycoffee.co.za On the way www.capetownetc.com/blog/a-karoo -treasure-called-ronnies-sex-shop/ Oudtshoorn oudtshoorn.com www.buffelsdrift.com www.cango-caves.co.za Mossel Bay www.visitmosselbay.co.za www.pointvillagehotel.co.za www.sandpiper.co.za www.oystercatchertrail.co.za www.humanorigin.co.za Stanford www.pantheraafrica.co.za www.mosaicsouthafrica.com/lagoon-lodge www.creationwines.com
BERLIN Photos by Kristoffer Myhre Styling by Tommy Løland Hair and make-up by Marte Rosenberg/Aveda/ Bumble and bumble. Model: Folke Matthes/ Seeds, Berlin.
Sculpture: TĂŞtes et Queue, 1965 Steel. Trousers by COS. Jacket by Marlen Birger.
Sweather by Diesel. Skirt by TSH
Fake fur by Diesel. Top by James Lazar Braaten. Trusers by Ecru by Elizabeth Surdal.
Jacket by Ecru, Elizabeth Surdal. Custom illustration by Tone Eblemsv책g
Jacket by cathrine Hammel. Troousers by Dagmar
This page. Outfit by Marimekko. Bag by Gina Tricot customized by Tone Emblemsv책g. Opposide page fake fur by Marlen Birger trousers by Dagmar.
Top by Cathrine Hammel. Shorts by James Lazar Braaten. Necklace by Lara Bohinc
Fake fur vest by Diesel. Bustier by Wacoal. Trousers by Minimum
STUFF Photos by Kristoffer Myhre Styling by Tone Emblesvåg/ Tommy Løland / Face2Face
Shoes by Puma. Wiser by Adidas
Sunglases by Gucci
Handbag by DVF / Diane von Furstenberg, Soul. Perfume by Comme des Garรงons.
Oktawian meets Lea Photos by Oktawian Gornik Model Lea / EB Models Styling by Sunniva Kampenes Make up by Tatjana Weddegjerde Make-up by Tenry Tran Photo ass by Tymoteusz Korzeniowski, Magnus Nordstrand, Kaja Dons Petrusson Retouch by Beauty Retouch / Kamil Duszynski.
Oposide page Top by Epilogue / Eva Emanuelsen. Dress by Lisa Anker-Rasch Strøm, Shoes byChristine Andresen
Oposide page Jacket by Dr Denim, Dress by COS, Shoes by UNISA. This page Dress by Christopher Fl책tt Stangeby & Carl-Fredrik Knudsen. Shoes: Christine Andresen
Oposide page Dress: Christine Andresen. This page top by COS
OSLO Photos by Einar Aslaksen Styling by Tommy Løland Hair and make-up by Jeanette Gjerde / Pudder Model: Ola / TFM Models.
Vintage swimsuit from the late 70s. Necklase from COS. Vintage wedding crown from China.
Dress by Marimekko
Singlett by Missoni. Shoes fraom Soul
Coat by Marimekko. Trousers by Missoni
Vintage svimsuit. Jaket by Marimekko. Necklace by COS
Vintage skirt. Lace topp by Tsh / Tina Steffenakk Hermansen. Skirt Missoni/Soul
Dress by Tsh / Tina Steffenakk Hermansen.
Top and necklace by COS. Vintage swimsuit. Vintage handbag customised by Tone Emblemsv책g.
ROBBEN ISLAND
THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD Built to scale replica of Nelson Mandelas Jail cell, made from the original Robben Island Fence by artist Chris Swift All clothes by: Adriaan Kuiters + Jody Paulsen AOE / Age Of Enlightenment Legacy Collection by Charmaine Taylor Photographer: Mark Cameron / Agent Emma Assistant: Ruan Vorster / Cape Collective Assist Styling Marica Smit - Super Nova Creative Managemenet Hair & makeup: Amber Caplan - Super Nova Creative Managemenet Studio courtesy of www.fjordproductions.co.za Lighting courtesy of www.flashphoto.co.za Models: Lunga Chris Mlandu / Boss Models, South Africa Chloe H / Full Circle, South Africa
POP Photos by Kristoffer Myhre Styling by Tommy Løland Hair and make-up by Camilla Uggerud / Hope Model: Lea Petrine / Pholk. Marie Victoria, David A, Andreas K, Tord S, Alma, at EB models. Rain coat by RAIN Tousers and shoes by COS
White leather skirt and jacket by Stand. Jacket by Mariett and purse by Jeremy Scott / Adidas
Opposite page, Top by Jamez Lazar Braaten. Skirt by Mørck, Cap by One / TSH. This page, Vintage sailor uniform N.Y
Dress by Ricco Vero
Shirt by Diesel. Trousers by COS. Vinage boots
Top and skirt by Mørck
Outfit by Prada
Dress by COS. Shoes by H&M
Dress by TSH
Trousers by Prada
ROMANCING THE STONES Photos by Oktawian Gornik Model Marie Victoria / EB Models Styling byTommy Løland Make up by Sølvi Strifeldt Hair by Barbro Sørlien / Billys Photo ass by Daniel Peralta Rasmussen Retoutch by Stine Monsen
All Jewellery by Thune. Cape by TSH / Tina Steffenak Hermansen
All Jewellery by Thune
High Jewellery Earrings / Thune. Robe by TSH / Tina Steffenak Hermansen
Watch and Jewellery by Chopard / Thune. Handbag by Mariett.
Gold Necklace and Earrings / Thune. Vintage Cape ca1850
Girard Perredaux Cat´s Eye Watch.
Photo by Karl Anton Björkman Styling by Eldbjørg Frank Hair by Birger Løkeng / Bumble & Bumble Make-up by Tatjana Weddergjerde Models: Sahra G, Andrine A / EB models Clothing by WilloW Jewellery by Nina Vinje
THE FALLOUT Photo by Karl Anton Björkman Styling by Tommy Løland Hair by Barbro Sørlien / Bumble & Bumble Make-up by Tatjana Weddergjerde Models: Camilla E, Victor Tobias J / EB models Artist and model : Christopher Bould All Clothes by JUNKYARD eksept artist own. Necklace, Braclet and headband by Vibe Harsløf
LUNDHS. STÅLAKER QUARRY , LARVIK. In this quarry, Lundhs harvests big blocks of Larvikite - an igneous rock that evolved in volcanic activity 300 million years ago.Larvikite is known for its beautiful bluish feldspar crystals, a result of magma cooling under high pressure and temperature. The beauty of the stone is widely appreciated, and can only be found in the areas around the city of Larvik. Larvikite is Norway’s national stone, and it is used for kitchen worktops, vanity tops, flooring, shopfronts, exterior cladding, and monuments. For more information; www.lundhs.no.
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