Feb 2020 - Bloem

CLASSIC 

BLUE 

colour of 

the year 

NUDE BEAUTY 

FOR 2020 

7GALENTINE’S DAY 

ideas for the gals 

QUEEN OF COLOUR 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

FEBRUARY 2020

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

2 February has something sizzling for everyone 

5 Half a dozen lovely reads, and one delicious rose’ 

WISH LIST 

6 Celebrate the last bit of summer with these must-haves 

SOCIAL 

9 Reizis Square is open for business 

PEOPLE 

10 Queen of colour, Jadie Herbst 

BEAUTY 

12 Go Nude on Valentines Day 

FOOD & DRINK 

14 Out of the box recipie to try in 2020 

16 Stop and sip the rose’ 

DECOR & GARDENING 

18 Colour of the year, classic blue 

20 How to plant roses in your garden 

SPREAD THE LOVE 

23 How to plan a romantic indoor picnic 

24 7 ways to celebrate galentine’s with your gals 

25 Secret valentine’s gift ideas for your colleagues 

TRAVEL 

31 Room with a view in the cape winelands 

WIN 

32 A portrait of you with the one you love 

February 2020

A hot date! 

FEBRUARY HAS SOMETHING SIZZLING FOR EVERYONE 

1-2 

Sê ‘Ja’ vir die Bloemfontein Bruidskou. Alles oor troues en beplanning, van 9vm – 3nm by Urth Lifestyle 

Farm. R55 vir elke werksessie en R205 vir alle werksessies. Vir meer inligting, kontak Rika by 082-964-3881. 

1 

Kick off 2020 with a fun filled day of 

obstacle course racing. Start early 

and work on that summer body with 

a group of fun, determined friends at 

the Sunset River Resort. For further 

details, visit allevents.in 

1 

Geniet ‘n aand van musiek en rock 

met die Spoegwolf-band by die 

Universiteit van die Vrystaat. Vir meer 

inligting oor kaartjies en plek, besoek 

bandintown.com. 

7 

Enjoy good food, good company, 

good drinks and good music 

at the Bloem Night Market at Urth 

Lifestyle Farm in Bayswater from 5pm 

– 10pm. Entrance for adults is R25 and 

R10 for kids and pensioners. For more 

information, visit the Urth Facebook 

group. 

7 

Calling all golfers and golf 

enthusiasts to join the BNI Free 

State Golf day and awards ceremony 

at Schoeman Park. There will be an 

awards dinner at R100 per person. To 

register, contact chris@bni.co.za or 

083-952-9148. 

8 

Sluit aan by Kloppers vir hul 

jaarlikse Kloppers-marathon. 

Volg hul Facebook-groep vir meer 

besonderhede oor die marathon en 

roete. 

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Keep fit and healthy with a bit of colour, fun and music at the Colour Dash 2020 event where you can 

walk/run on a 3.3km track once, twice or more. Visit the Colour Dash Facebook group for more information. 

Tickets are available on www.colourdash.co.za. 

14 

Calling all ladies and gents! 

Come all dressed up and 

experience the magic of music, 

glamorous surroundings, delectable 

food (3-course meal) with friends 

around tables and dance the night 

away with all your music favourites. 

Performed by Arco Musica orchestra 

and singers. For table/group bookings, 

contact 083-259-2226 or buy tickets 

via Computicket. 

19 

All mothers and babies are 

invited to join in Mediclinic 

Bloemfontein’s 30th Birthday 

Celebrations. Come for a free 

weighing of your baby, expert 

advice on the most popular topics 

and freebees. Event takes place at 

Mediclinic Bloemfontein Hospital 

Atrium from 8 am till 1 pm. 

22 

At Mediclinic we know parents 

really want factual pregnancy 

information regarding their baby. That 

is why during February, Pregnancy 

Awareness Month, Mediclinic 

Bloemfontein invites expected 

parents to an Informative Education 

Session with specialists in their fields, 

exhibitions, goody bags and lucky 

draws. Event will take place from 

8:30 am till 12 pm at Zizi Resturant 

Botanical Gardens. 

RSVP before 19 February 2020 by 

contacting Linda Lotriet 051 404 6894. 

24-26 

Learn how to become 

financially free by 

investing in property. Join Prosperity 

Enterprises at City Living Boutique 

Hotel in Bloemfontein for a full-day 

property investment seminar. The 

seminar will equip you to create 

wealth through property. Tickets 

cost R1 795 for singles and R2 995 for 

couples. Contact 010-285-0549 or 

seminars@prosperityenterprises.co.za 

for more information. 

29 

The second annual Smart 

Procurement World Conference 

Bewaar jou welvaart wanneer jy vooruit beplan 

and ESD Expo Free State, brings 

together the region’s public and 

private sector procurement/supply 

chain community. This year’s theme 

will focus on boosting the local 

economy through the support of 

small businesses. Contact Mandisa 

Zulu at mandisa@smartprocurement. 

net for more information. 

29 

Geniet ‘n drankie en ete saam 

met inspirerende vroue by die 

Bloem Vrouemakietie by Monte Bello 

Estate teen R350 per persoon. Kaartjies 

kan gekoop word by iticket.co.za of 

direk by tel. 086-100-0291. 

29 

Take a leap of faith and 

participate in the very first leap 

year Parkrun in Heidedal. The next 

opportunity will only be in 2024, so be 

sure not to miss this one. Follow the 

Heidedal Parkrun Facebook group for 

more information. 

Ek weet hoe belangrik beplanning is, veral wanneer dit by jou 

finansies kom. Met behulp van Sanlam se wye reeks finansiële 

oplossings kan ons ‘n nommerpas finansiële plan opstel wat vir 

jou werk. 

Maak van die Welvaartmeesters by Sanlam gebruik deur te 

begin met ’n finansiële plan wat jou lewe sal verander. 

As jy welvaart vir ’n beter toekoms wil skep, tree gerus met my 

in verbinding. 

Sanlam is ‘n Gelisensieerde Verskaffer van Finansiële Dienste. 

Horace Terry CFP® 

Snr Finansiële Beplanner 

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A PLACE TO 

REMEMBER 

AN HONOURABLE BROTHER 

When we were young, my brother and I were always different. I didn’t think 

things through the same way he did. I’d just put my head down and never 

look back. He was always more cautious. Less headstrong; and he was the 

better person for it. 

I’m grateful that time can change a man. Because when I visit him where 

his ashes reside, looking back is what I love doing most. 

R64 - Dealesville Road Bainsvlei 

3.7km from Bainsvlei Cemetery 

SMS ‘ETERNAL’ to 43375 and we will call you back

Book club 

Half a dozen lovely reads, and one delicious rosé 

Fiona Walker is right up there at the top 

of our favourite chic-lit authors. Big, fat reads 

crammed with farmhouses and horses and 

hanky-panky. Country Lovers is 595 pages 

of sheer joy. The perfect Valentine read. Head 

Zeus, R315. 

Old lies. New loves. Double lives. All set on 

a island in the Caribbean. Elin Hilderbrand’s 

What Happens in Paradise is just the thing 

for a lazy summer afternoon read on the 

lounger. Hodder & Stoughton, R325 

Cathy Kelly’s another fave ... her books 

are warm and witty and just wonderful. 

The Family Gift is the story of a big, messy, 

and wonderful family, a glamorous and 

manipulative ex-wife, a new house in the 

country (with a name, not a number!) ... 

and of Mildred (that nagging inner critic 

who tells us we’re not good enough). 

Orion, R285. 

A movie goddess with two Oscars, four 

husbands, a whole string of lovers, and a story 

to tell. Add a loving stepson, a beautiful and 

talented ghost writer and a few dangerous 

secrets and you’ve got Nora Roberts at her 

best. Genuine Lies is her latest thriller-comelove-story 

... and it’s fab. Little Brown, R195. 

In Bruce Holsinger’s The Gifted School, a 

group of close friends and their children are 

living harmoniously in a peaceful, privileged 

community. But when a gifted school, with 

just a few prestigious places, opens, there’s 

suddenly fierce competition ... and things 

quickly turn sour. Headline, R325. 

Lies Lies Lies. Adele Parks’ latest novel is all 

happy families and perfect marriages. On the 

surface. But add alcohol, secrets and lies, and 

you’ve got a disaster just waiting to happen. 

Dark and moody and a fabulous twist. HQ / 

Harper Collins, R318. 

The prettiest, pinkest, most delish rosé is what we’re wanting this Valentine’s Day ... 

and we found it. The 2019 vintage of Perlé de Jean is all ripe, fresh berries, citrus zest and 

melon, and a froth of tiny bubbles. It’s magnificent with prawns (our meal of choice on 

the 14th), but lovely, too, with chicken and summer salads. You’ll find it for around R69.99 

at Checkers, Makro, Food Lover’s Market and selected Spar & Tops@Spar stores. 


February 2020 Get It Bloemfontein 5

Celebrate summer with these must-haves 

A basket bag for any occasion 

Switch up your style with an oval basket 

bag with two handles that are imperfectly 

round, made from acrylic faux pearls. This 

unique bag is not only a statement piece 

but versatile for any occasion. Bronzed 

Basket is a proudly South African brand 

that manufactures hand-woven baskets 

and handbags. Shop local and support 

local buy buying the rose basket with 

pearl handles bag for R550 online-www. 

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Sprinkle some rosé in your 

romance 

Enjoy an elegant dry wine of a sophisticated 

salmon colour and delicious hints 

of strawberries and rose petals from 

Babylonstoren. The proudly South African 

Mourvedre Rose 2019 wine is a delightful 

discovery of creamy strawberry yoghurt, the 

sweet airiness of candy floss and a subtle 

punch of acidity. Shop the wine for R120 

online at www.babylonstoren.com 

Light things up 

Scent and light play a powerful role in emotion and mood 

and Babylonstoren has captured the essence of Fynbos. 

The candle engulfs the senses with its herbal, spicy and 

floral fragrance. Each candle is packaged in a beautiful, 

collapsible box that also features the signature Delft 

design. Reuse your box as an elegant storage option 

for your jewellery, or for any other household item that 

needs a stylish new home. The candle also burns for 

approximately 48 hours and is available for R350 online at 

https://shop.babylonstoren.com/product/fynbos-candle 

Mismatch is 

the new black 

ByCara’s mismatched shell 

pearl statement drops will 

give you multiple styling 

options to match your outfits. 

These earrings are one of the 

season’s biggest trends and can 

elevate your outfit from a 7 to 

a 10. ByCara is a proudly South 

African accessories brand for the 

modern fashion conscious who 

loves a bit of online shopping. 

The accessories are effortless, 

modern, minimalist yet edgy. 

The earrings are available 

online-www.bycara.co.za 

for R165 

051 522 4848 

info@creativekilowatt.co.za

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E&OE

Lucy Sehloho and Coreen Jooste 

Elmien Opperman, Phillip Opperman, Ben Venter, Rudolf Venter en 

Iza Venter. 

Charisa Koekemoer en Esme’ van der Berg 

Reizis is 

hier! 

Reizis Square is oop vir besigheid en Get It was daar vir die 

openingseremonie. Reizis se sjarmante styl het gaste gaande 

gehad en inkopiegangers kan uitsien daarna om die sentrum 

te besoek. 

Willem Butler, Wilhelm Kloppers en Martin Strydom 

Ria Smit, Salomé Reizis en Pieter Venter 

Clidean Swiegelaar and Jani van der Merwe 

Dennis Volkey, Elize en John Pentz, Lizelle en Duncan Pentz


Its 

Jadie’s 

way 

Unapologetically following her dreams, Jadie Herbst is fast becoming the queen of colour, 

highlighting and changing lives one hairstyle at a time. 

Text: WANDILE JAMA Photos : WILLEM JANSE VAN VUUREN Make-up: LANÉ PANNELL STUDIO LUX 

If it were possible to embrace 

someone’s aura, it would have to 

be Jadie’s. Her welcoming spirit the 

minute you enter her salon is both 

warm and a breath of fresh air. Not 

only does she have a smile that lights 

up a room but a personality to match 

it too. 

Herbst is the founder of Jadie 

Professionals – an acclaimed hair 

salon in Westdene, Bloemfontein, and 

a professional stylist. She has been 

in the industry since 2009. When 

she talks about her career in the hair 

industry, her eyes light up with passion 

and enthusiasm. “I’ve always known 

I want to be in the beauty industry, 

not necessarily hair, until I visited a 

hair salon for the first time when I was 

younger,” she tells Get It. 

Jadie was always the girl in high school 

who would style her friends’ hair and 

used to be closely watched by them to 

see how her own hair was styled. The 

earliest memories of her hair journey 

was when she was in primary school. 

She says, “I naturally had curly hair but 

was always self-conscious as I was 

teased about it. In Grade 7 I visited 

a professional hair salon to have my 

hair flat ironed. Immediately I gained 

confidence.” She realised that hair has 

an immense power over one’s selfesteem 

and was determined to pursue 

a career in the hair industry. 

The young entrepreneur started 

studying hairdressing and beauty 

technology at the Motheo College in 

Bloemfontein and thereafter worked at 

a local hair salon for five years, gaining 

the necessary skills and growing in 

knowledge. She decided she was 

ready to spread her wings and took her 

first step into the business world when 

she opened her first salon inside a 

small garage. Jadie explains she didn’t 

grow up with a silver spoon in her 

mouth and had to work hard to get to 

where she now is. 

Jadie is known for her 8-10 hour 

transformations where she performs 

an extensive change on a client’s 

hair. She believes in the power of 

collaboration and started working 

with brands at an early stage in her 

career. ‘‘I advise aspiring hair stylists 

to collaborate with photographers, 

modelling agencies pro bono to gain 

experience,” she adds. She’s also a 

Wella Colour Master Expert and a GHD 

brand warrior. 

Jadie is interactive with her audience 

on Instagram and refers to them as her 

JPro fam. She speaks enthusiastically 

about her fam and adds that having 

a social media presence has been 

vital to the success of her career. Her 

funny, goofy and personal posts are 

what has made her followers gravitate 

towards her. Jadie says, “Working in the 

hair industry is gruesome and I have 

learned to accept that the mistakes 

made have been pivotal in my career. 

People shouldn’t be afraid to be 

vulnerable or make mistakes.” 

The key lesson she has learned in her 

career is to draw a line between your 

personal and professional life. ”I’ve had 

to learn to be secure in myself and not 

be clouded by emotions.” 

Her biggest highlight thus far is that 

she has been noticed by well-known 

brands for the work she does and for 

being a brand warrior for GHD and 

receiving a personal GHD straightener. 

Another highlight is working with 

Wella, where she taught a hairstyling 

class with the hair care brand. She 

has also completed the Wella Master 

Colour Expert programme which is 

an intensive 10-month colour course 

in Johannesburg that is recognised 

globally. 

Jadie’s source of inspiration comes 

from YouTube videos. She follows 

successful stylists on Instagram who 

inspire her. ”It’s nice to follow people 

who are successful and who face 

the same problems I am facing,” she 

shares. To Jadie sourcing inspiration 

from stylists is a form of education. 

“Educating yourself through those 

platforms is important. One can never 

stop learning,” she adds. 

On the question of her future 

prospects, she nervously laughs and 

says, “I’m a bit scared of the future.” She 

has a strong passion for education 

and aspires to teach more stylists and 

mentor them. To reach this goal she’ll 

most probably have to expand her 

salon in the near future. Her advice 

to any aspiring hair stylist is: “Soak 

in everything as much as you can. 

Observe, ask questions and don’t be 

afraid to make mistakes.” 



Wow Blusher in pretty shades of nude, R50 each from leading local pharmacies • Clarins new Everlasting Youth Fluid 

in a dozen shades - from Nude to Chocolate, so there’s definitely one to suit your skin tone, R540 from clarins.co.za • The 

Highlighter from Essence, R49.95 from Dis-Chem • Catrice Clean ID Mineral Swirl Highlighter, R109 from Dis-Chem 

• Essence Contouring Duo Palette, R74.95 from Dis-Chem • WOW make-up brushes, from R21 to R79 at leading local 

pharmacies • Essence Prime + Studio Glow Boosting Pore Minimizing Primer, R86 from Dis-Chem • From the incredible 

LUMA range, Tinted Beauty Balm (R285), Natural Radiance Bronzing Primer (R285) and On The Glow Highlighter (R315) 

... can’t recommend highly enough. Details: lumabeauty.com • Clairial CC Crème all-in-one cream suitable for Causcasian, 

Asian and Ethnic skin, R454 from Clicks and absoluteskin.co.za • For brighter, even-toned skin, Elizabeth Arden’s Vitamin 

C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum is 178 times more potent than the traditional vitamin, from R599 at your 

favourite Elizabeth Arden stockists. 


GO NUDE 

on Valentine’s Day 

We dare you to go bare this February 

If you’ve a few flaws you 

simply have to cover up, 

we suggest Elizabeth 

Arden Flawless Finish 

Sponge-On Cream 

Makeup, R545 from Edgars. 

Dr Pawpaw Rich Mocha 

Multipurpose Soothing 

Balm for lips, cheeks, R99 

from Dis-Chem • WOW 

Dual Eyeliner Cream 

in Black and Nude, R83, 

WOW Matt Lipstick in 

shade 54, R48 and WOW 

Cosmetic pencils R21. 

All from local pharmacies. 

Catrice The Fresh Nude Collection 

Eyeshadow Palette, R99.95 from 

Dis-Chem • WOW make-up brushes, 

from R21 at leading local pharmacies. 



Gesond en lekker… wat meer het mens nodig in ‘n nagereg 

wat nie die skaal sal breek nie? 

Maritsa en Maradine van Seisoen 

bederf ons met n’ uit-die-box 

resep vir die nuwe jaar. 

Sjokolade, espresso en klapper panna cotta 

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Sjokolade, espresso en 

klapper panna cotta 

Bestanddele 

40g Lindt 70% donkersjokolade, fyn 

gesny 

500ml klapperroom 

60 ml xylitol 

5ml espresso-poeier 

60ml warm water 

2.5ml agar-agar 

Metode 

Smeer 4 ramekins (115g-grootte) 

liggies met klapperolie. 

In ‘n mediumgrootte pot oor 

medium/lae hitte, smelt die 

donkersjokolade, klapperroom, xylitol 

en espresso-poeier tot opgelos en 

glad. Roer nou en dan om te verhoed 

dat sjokolademengsel brand. 

Hou op stoof tot mengsel begin prut. 

Verwyder van stoof. 

Meng die agar-agar in die warm 

water in ‘n aparte houer tot volledig 

opgelos. 

Klop die opgeloste agar-agarmengsel 

by die sjokolademengsel. 

Verhoog die hitte tot die mengsel 

stadig begin kook. Kook vir 3 minute 

en roer tot dik. 

Gooi die mengsel in die 

voorafgesmeerde ramekins en 

verkoel tot volledig gestol. Versier 

met vars bessies, klapper, ens. 

Maak 4 panna cottas 

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Stop and sip the rosé 

We’re having a little love affair with rosé wines at the moment, and have 

fallen head over heels with these ... each perfect for a summer romance 

Who doesn’t love an Italian? We’re besotted with VOGA Rosa ... a dry-but-fruity rosé with touches of red currant and strawberry, 

pomegranate and melon (lovely with soft cheeses, seafood and salads), Love, too, the chic, reusable bottle. Simply remove 

the label and use the cylinder glass bottle for juices or water. R169 from Tops and Makro. Details: bottegasa.co.za • One of our 

favourite pink bubblies is The Krone Vintage Night Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé - a lustrous pink-copper bubbly, it’s refreshing 

and fruit-forward, and is delicious with prawns grilled on the coals, with a strawberry cream cake, with rose-water macarons 

(there’s a Valentine’s meal for you!). Around R150 at your local bottle store. Details: kronemcc.com • It’s new, it’s already scooped 

a double gold award, it’s chic and captivating. We’re drinking the just launched Zandvliet Shiraz Rosé, made in the famed 

Robertson Valley of Roses. All gold-pink, rose petals, melon, strawberries and raspberry coulis, it’s perfect with seafood, fish 

and light pasta dishes. Around R85 from good bottle stores. Details: zandvliet.co.za • This ‘little darling’ charms with notes of 

watermelon, papaya and strawberry. Gabriëlskloof Rosebud Rosé is a dry, light and deliciously moreish Provençal-style rosé, 

with equal amounts of Syrah and Viognier. It’s described as the ‘little darling’ of Gabriëlskloof’s Estate Range, and is lovely to 

drink by itself, but also pairs well with light dishes. Buy it online for around R80 a bottle. Details: gabrielskloof.co.za, 

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Woo your Valentine with a 

glass of rosé 

and an intimate dinner for 

two 

If the way to a man’s heart is through 

his stomach, we’ve got you covered. 

Serve this easy-peasy summer meal, 

along with a generous glass of 

Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2019, and 

all your Valentine wishes could come 

true. The salmon-pink wine’s fresh, 

crisp and is all strawberry and rose 

petals, candy floss and Turkish Delight, 

and is perfect with these ginger and 

lemon marinated chicken kebabs 

and watermelon and feta salad, two 

love(ly) recipes by winelands foodie 

Elmarie Berry. You’ll find this rosé at 

local bottle stores countrywide for 

around R89 to R95. 

Elmarie Berry’s ginger & lemon 

marinated chicken kebabs with 

watermelon & feta salad and 

yoghurt sauce 

Chicken kebabs 

You’ll need ... 

6 chicken breasts, cut into pieces 

suitable for skewering 

And for the marinade ... 

4 Tblsps fresh lemon juice 

2 tsps finely grated fresh ginger 

3 cloves peeled and minced garlic 

½ tsp chilli flakes 

60ml olive oil 

To make ... Place the chicken pieces in 

a large bowl and add the marinade 

ingredients. Mix everything well. 

Cover, and refrigerate for two to 24 

hours. Heat a griddle non-stick pan 

over medium-high heat. Arrange 

chicken onto the skewers. Oil the 

kebabs with olive oil. Cook for about 

seven minutes on each side, until the 

chicken is well done. Season to taste. 

Serve with the yoghurt sauce and 

the watermelon salad. 

Yoghurt sauce 


60ml olive oil 

1 cup double thick Greek yoghurt 

Handful of freshly chopped mint 

½ tsp chilli flakes 

Salt and pepper 

To make ... 

Mix the double thick Greek yoghurt 

and olive oil with a whisk until well 

combined. Add the chopped mint 

and chilli flakes and season with salt 

and pepper. 

Watermelon salad 


Watermelon 

Feta 

Pitted olives 

Avocado, peeled and sliced 

A handful of fresh basil and mint 

Olive oil and black pepper 

To make ... Slice the watermelon and 

arrange on a plate. Crumble the feta, 

and sprinkle over watermelon. Top 

off with pitted olives, sliced avo, basil 

and mint. Add plenty of back pepper 

and drizzle with olive oil. 


How to incorporate the colour of the year 

(classic blue) 

into your home décor 

Classic blue has been deemed as the 2020 colour 

by Pantone, a colour institute that highlights the 

top seasonal runway colours, selects the Pantone 

Colour of the Year, forecasts global colour trends 

and advises companies on colour for product and 

brand visual identity. The colour is said to be a 

‘reassuring shade to represent the coming year’. The 

classic blue instils a calm aura of confidence. The 

blue hue highlights a desire for a dependable and 

stable foundation on which to build as we cross 

the threshold into a new era, says the institute. Blue 

hues bring a sense of calm and tranquillity, just as 

the ocean does. The classic blue is the perfect colour 

to inject creative confidence into interiors and can 

easily be applied across different textures, materials 

and finishes. We’ve lined up classic blue or blue 

hues furnishings to incorporate in your home deco 

to create a calm but anchoring foundation in your 

home. 


Scatter Cushions 

Cushions are one of the easiest ways to add a different dimension to a room 

without doing too much and breaking the bank. Adding scatter cushions in 

the living room will enhance the room. 

Velvet Ottoman 

Velvet adds a textural detail that is romantic, classic and luxurious. 

Incorporating a blue hue with velvet adds depth to any room and the 

ottoman is a timeless elegant piece to invest in. 

Sofa 

Adding a classic blue sofa to your living room makes it the focal point. 

Consider placing a printed throw blanket with the same shade of blue. You 

can also add a rug that is similar to the sofa’s shade. There’s no such thing as 

too much blue! 

Dining room suite 

Blue is considered a bold colour to use for a dining room suite but the 

powerful colour is far from being overpowering. It is rather a relaxing colour 

for a room where good food is shared. The colour also adds a bold touch to 

the room. 

Throw over 

Throws are an easy way to add a pop of elevated colour to either a living room 

or bedroom area in a way that still feels comfortable and cosy. 

Ceramic accent side lamps 

Ceramic blue hued side lamps have a softer accent than the glaring overhead 

lights and creates an ambiance and soft light. 


How to plant ROSES 

in your garden 

Roses 

are fragrant, 

romantic and one 

of the most loved flowers 

mainly because of their classic 

beauty. They also represent a wide 

range of emotions, the most common 

being love. Red roses are synonymous with 

Valentine’s Day and romance in general. In the 

month of love, why not plant roses in your garden? 

Follow these easy steps and give your loved ones 

the gift of roses to enjoy. 


Choose the right section in your 

garden 

Before planting roses in your garden, 

decide on where exactly you plan on 

planting the roses. Select a section 

of your garden that will ensure 

your roses reach their full potential. 

According to Garden Design, roses 

thrive when planted in well-drained 

soil that is rich in organic matter. In 

heavy clay soil, mix compost, peat 

moss and other organic matter to 

improve drainage. In lean, sandy 

soils, adding compost will help retain 

moisture near the plants roots. 

Consider the weather conditions 

All plants thrive on different weather 

conditions and roses bloom in hot, 

dry conditions. Your roses should get 

at least six hours of direct sunlight 

a day. Better Home and Gardens 

recommends roses to fully get the 

six hours of direct sunlight a day. 

This prevents them from susceptible 

attack from pests and diseases. Hot 

climates should have some shade to 

protect the roses from the hottest 

sun. Try planting your roses in a spot 

with morning sun and afternoon 

shade. Cold climates should have 

a warm wall or a fence to keep the 

roses from getting too cold. Avoid 

planting your roses near trees or 

shrubs as they will compete for 

nutrients, water and light. 

Decide on the type of roses 

An array of roses would be a 

beautiful addition to your garden 

but you need to decide on the 

different type of roses you want to 

plant and which ones will bloom in 

your region. You should also consider 

the size and appearance of the rose. 

The most common type of roses to 

plant is the Hybrid Tea, which grows 

as upright bushes that grow one 

flower per stem. These may be the 

roses you’re most used to seeing at 

the florists. The shrub and landscape 

roses come in a variety of shapes 

and sizes that suit any landscape. 

They grow closer to the ground, 

are naturally disease-resistant and 

require less attention than other 

roses while bearing roses over a long 

season. 

Gather the correct material for 

planting roses 

Once you’ve followed the above 

steps, invest in good material that 

will make planting the roses easy 

and manageable. You will need: 

Fertilizer, mulch, pruning shears, 

gardening gloves, compost or rose 

planting mix, a spade, shovel and a 

filled watering pot. 

Prepare to plant 

According to ludwigsroses.com the 

planting procedure will determine 

the future of your roses. Preparation 

of soil, size of hole and extent of 

aftercare depend very much on 

a range of factors: on the existing 

condition of the ground, the nature 

of the terrain and the prevailing 

climatic and weather conditions. 

https//www.ludwigsroses.co.za. 

Prune your roses 

Pruning and deadheading keeps 

your rosebushes lush, healthy, 

and constantly blooming. Most 

gardeners prune their roses in the 

early spring, just before or as plants 

begin to grow. As you prune roses, 

keep in mind that you want your 

plants to grow with an open centre 

so air can flow freely through the 

plant; this will also keep your rose 

from looking like a crazy mess of 

branches. As you do this, cut out 

any dead branches as well as small, 

weak canes. Some classic roses take 

a lot of complicated pruning, but 

shrub roses are meant to be as low 

maintenance as possible. 

Give your roses TLC 

Once your roses are the way you 

envisioned them to be and you’re 

consistent in taking care of them, 

give them TLC, enjoy them and gift 

them to loved ones. 


TIME TO 

Spread the 

LOVE 

Spoil the ones you love 

this Valentine’s Day, with 

great Galentine’s Day 

celebrations for your lady 

gang and create a no fuss 

romantic indoor picnic 

for that special someone. 

Spread the love in 2020. 


How to plan a 

Romantic 

An 

Living room decoration 

Eating while sitting on the floor is 

definitely not as comfortable as at the 

dinner table but nothing a few pillows, 

throw overs and even a comforter 

can’t fix. Lay a white comforter on the 

floor with stylish throw over blankets 

from the couch or bed. Add as many 

pillows as you wish. Decorate with a 

cheeseboard with all your favourite 

delicacies and light up a few candles 

to create an ambiance. In either a 

vase or jam jar, you can create a flower 

arrangement using your favourite 

flowers for decoration. Add greenery 

such as leafed plants to complete the 

look. You can even print out images 

of you and your partner as part of the 

deco. 

indoor picnic 

Ambiance 

Setting an ambiance for an indoor 

picnic is all about setting the right 

atmosphere. Create a playlist of 

songs you both enjoy which holds a 

sentimental value. Lighting plays a big 

role in setting the tone of the place. 

Switch off most of the lights in the 

area where you’ll be having the picnic 

and light up the scented candles. 

Besides using scented candles to add 

an enveloping scent, you can also 

buy diffusers to create a romantic and 

intimate atmosphere. 

Picnic friendly foods 

Choose foods that are 

portable, won’t make a 

mess but are still filling. 

Prepare a salad in a 

jar and add all your 

favourites. Rather add 

the dressing at the 

bottom of the jar first 

to prevent your salad 

from becoming 

soggy. Have 

your cheese 

board ready 

indoor picnic can 

become a lifesaver if 

inclement weather or 

other factors should 

arise or a date night at 

a restaurant fails. An 

indoor picnic is not only 

intimate, but ensures 

minimal distractions. 

with all your favourite cold meats and 

cheese and serve with freshly baked 

bread. You can also pour different 

types of sweets or nuts into jam jars. 

Order pizza or prepare savouries 

and chicken and dish them out on a 

cute plate. A picnic is not complete 

without an old school picnic basket. 

For dessert, use a heart-shaped cookie 

cutter to create heart shapes out of 

fruits and cookies. Prepare your other 

half’s favourite dessert. Celebrate your 

love with champagne or a bottle of 

wine. For non-drinkers, opt for a nonalcoholic 

sparkling wine or flavoured 

water infused with cucumbers and 

mint. Make enticing mocktails using 

your favourite drinks and fruits. 

Play games and activities 

Playing games is a fun feature to add 

and makes the evening relaxed and 

light. Think of games you would enjoy 

playing together such as card games, 

guess the movie or even have a 

karaoke session. 



7ways to celebrate 

Galentine’s 

with your gals 

Galentine’s Day is the unofficial holiday the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s a day for 

celebrating the love you have for your female friends, whether they’re single or not. The 

notion behind Galentine’s Day is to embrace, empower and shower your girlfriends with 

love. It has a more expansive take on love as compared to Valentine’s Day. Here are ways to 

celebrate a day that is purely platonic and also encourages self-love. 

Gather with your girls, order in and 

unapologetically binge watch all your favourite 

shows on Netflix. 

Host a karaoke evening and belt out your favourite 

songs that are a feel-good and mood lifter. 

Take a short left outside the city for a much 

needed bonding session and relaxation. 

Book an Airbnb for a day or the weekend. You’ll be 

guaranteed an aesthetically pleasing home away 

from home you can call your own for the weekend. 

A large, spacious house encourages bonding, 

which is great for catching up with your girlfriends 

all night. 

Host a cooking dinner party. Instead of doing all 

the work, invite your girlfriends over to each cook 

a dish in your kitchen and spend the evening 

“breaking bed” together. 

Surprise your girls with a bouquet of their favourite 

flowers at their workplace or drop them off at 

home. Remember, it’s always wise to give them 

flowers while they can still smell them. 

Spread more love and give back to the community 

by visiting an old age home or shelter. Shower 

them with gifts, your time and affection. 


Secret 

Valentine’s gift ideas 

for your colleagues 

You see them every day. You get to know them. You often see more of them than 

your loved ones. Why not show them some love with a gift or two? We’ve compiled a 

list of secret Valentine’s gifts you can buy for your work family to show your love. 

A photo frame is the perfect gift for 

the colleague who loves creating 

memories. Not only is it an easy buy, 

it lasts longer and is a nostalgic gift 

to remind them about the memories 

they created. 

A desk plant brings a sense of 

calmness and nature into the office. 

They can help create an engaging 

space to help your colleagues’ 

productivity and boost their creative 

juices. Opt for low-maintenance plants 

such as a cactus, bamboo palm and 

the evergreen pothos plant. 

Personalised stationery is a thoughtful 

and useful gift. Spoil your colleagues 

with a custom notepad made just for 

them with their name, phone number 

and email address. They’ll never again 

reach for a scrap of paper during 

phone meetings and brainstorming 

sessions! 

A balanced, scented candle could do 

wonders for a colleague’s mood. Bring 

back joyful memories or awaken a 

sense of harmony in the mind. Candles 

also add a relaxed atmosphere to any 

space and will calm the nerves while 

chasing a deadline. 

We all know what it’s like to start the 

day without a steaming cup of coffee. 

So why not ensure your co-worker 

always starts his or her day off with 

her own special coffee mug and the 

inspirational quote which motivates 

them on those blue Mondays. You can 

even throw in a voucher from a café. 



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