JHB North - Mar 21

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS 

Decor tricks 

to spruce 

up your space 

HAIR HACKS 

worth highlighting 

WIN 

A week of island 

living in the 

magical, marvellous 

Maldives 

DALGONA 

ICE CREAM 

Probably the best 

thing you’ll ever eat 

NICOLE 

BESSICK 

Lights. Camera. ACTION! 

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SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

MARCH 2021

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CONTENTS 

BOOKS 

04 Mothers. Sons. Sisters. Friends. We’re all about family this month 

WISH LIST 

06 Patterns. Patterns. Patterns. They’re all the rage, and we’ve found 

them in all sorts of desirable forms … fashion, art and satin pillow slips 

PEOPLE 

08 Actress and celebrity boxing champion, Nicole Bessick punches 

high, shatters glass ceilings and dishes exclusive deets on a trio of her 

recent successes 

BEAUTY 

10 Bye-bye bad hair days … all you need are some at-home tools and 

a few really glam accessories 

14 Time to chill out … we share some practical, pocket-friendly and 

super-easy home spa remedies 

GET IT HEAD OFFICE 

National Group Editor and National Sales 

Kym Argo 

kyma@caxton.co.za 

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employees or their families. Get It Magazine 

reserves the right to publish the names of 

winners, who will be contacted telephonically 

and need to collect their prizes from Caxton 

Northern branch within 10 days or they will be 

forfeited. Prizewinners’ names are published on 

our Facebook page monthly. 

MARCH 2021 

FOOD 

16 Beautiful home-style food. Pantry staples. And the most indulgent 

dalgona ice cream recipe we’ve ever seen. Dianne Bibby spills all 

GARDENING & DECOR 

20 Blooming gorgeous floral treats 

22 Great gardening tips and tricks 

24 Let’s talk 2021 decor trends 

26 Work from home. Stylishly 

TRAVEL 

32 So much more than palm trees and cocktails … live island style 

in the magical, marvellous Maldives 

WIN 

13 A makeover for your lockdown locks 

32 A week for two in the Maldives. Not kidding. Go, go, go! 

34 Permanent laser hair removal. And it’s pain-free! 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Nicole Bessick 

Photographer: Garreth Barclay 

Hair: Amy Clark 

Make-up artist: Kerryn Barnes 

Photographer/Image credit: 

00 Get It Sandton • Rosebank Month 08 

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Book club 

Mothers. Sons. Sisters. Friends. We’re all about family this month 

There’s been much noise about Girl A 

… and deservedly so. Abigail Dean’s 

debut novel, which is being called 

‘the book that will define a decade’, is 

magnificent. A psychological drama, it 

starts off fairly gently but gets deeper 

and darker and more distressing with 

every chapter. The story, told by Lex – 

Girl A, jumps from past to present … 

the past being her and her siblings’ 

horrendous childhood, growing up 

in her religious fanatic parents’ House 

of Horrors; the present being when 

her mother dies in prison and leaves 

Lex, now a lawyer, executor of her 

estate … a little money and the family 

home from which Lex escaped. Lex, 

with agreement and encouragement 

from her sister Evie, decides to turn 

the house into a force for good … 

including everything her parents 

would have hated. We meet each of 

her siblings – as children and as the 

adults they’ve grown up to be. Girl 

A, soon to be a TV show directed by 

Johan Renck (director of Chernobyl), 

is a story of redemption, horror and 

love, and is gripping, powerful and 

deeply disturbing. Brilliant! 

If you’ve nothing planned for the weekend, this one’s a light, quick read which 

will keep you guessing. Michelle Frances (The Girlfriend, The Daughter) takes sibling 

rivalry and family secrets to a whole new level in Sisters. It starts off slow, and a 

little predictable, but the story soon hots up … with sisters Abby and Ellie doing a 

Thelma and Louise through Italy, France and Spain, the police – as well as a baffled 

husband and an is-she-or-isn’t-she-evil mother – close behind. • Staying with 

sisters – Kate and Lauren have a great relationship … always there for one another. 

But when Jess arrives, claiming to be their half-sister, the fall-outs start. Is she the 

secret daughter of their father, who recently died? For the girls, their mother Rose, 

and newcomer Jess, life becomes a tangle of secrets, lies and questions. Is the 

family really as perfect as it appears? Sandie Jones (The Other Woman) is great at 

psychological suspense, and there’s no shortage of that in The Half Sister. 

In Bibi’s Kitchen 

Bibis – grandmothers – from eight eastern 

African countries welcome you into their 

kitchens to share flavourful recipes and 

stories of family, love and tradition in 

this cookbook-meets-travelogue. Food 

writer Julia Turshen and Somali chef Hawa 

Hassan gathered 75 recipes. Expect Kicha 

(flatbread) and Shiro (ground chickpea 

stew) from Ma Gehennet from Eritrea, 

Ajemi bread with carrots and green 

pepper from Ma Shara in Zanzibar, and 

stewed plantain with beans and beef 

from Ma Vicky – a real-life Tanzanian 

princess. Delicious in every way. 

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The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman is pure joy. It’s tender, gentle, poignant, and 

touching. And madly, madly funny. Which it shouldn’t be. Since Norman is a painfully 

awkward preteen. Short, covered in scaly, painful psoriasis, and then there’s his name! 

Plus his best – and only – friend, Jax (‘the bloody Rolls-bloody-Royce of bloody best 

friends’) has just died. There goes their five-year plan to perform their duo comedy act at 

the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023. But ‘one never knows’ … and a trio of delightful characters 

– Norman, his wonderful, scatty mum Sadie, an elderly pensioner co-worker Leonard, 

along with a host of people they meet along the way (one of whom may or may not 

be Norman’s dad) travel from Cornwall to Edinburgh to make dreams come true. 

Obviously, not much goes according to plan. Massively inspiring, uplifting, wise … 

a hugely enjoyable read by Julietta Henderson. Loved it! • More warm-hearted 

humour in The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home. . For those 

of you who’ve read Joanna Nell’s The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement 

Village and The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker, , you’ll know what you’re in 

for. And if you’re new to this author, you’re in for a treat. A roller coaster 

of fun and laugh-out-loud moments as nearly 90-year-old Hattie Bloom 

(retired nature writer and lover of birds) has a fall which lands her in 

a nursing home, where she meets fellow ‘inmate’ Walter Clements (a 

gregarious would-be comedian) who’s also longing for escape, at The 

Night Owls – a clandestine club run by Sister Bronwyn and her dog, 

Queenie. Funny meets moving … a delightful, feel-good book that 

proves it’s never too late to laugh or to love. 

This month we’re keeping things tart with the bittersweet taste of 

ruby red grapefruit. Made with grapefruit hand-picked on 

the sun-drenched French island of Corsica in the Med, 

Pampelle is all citrus peel-fresh, with a touch of herbs, 

and makes the most amazing spritzer. Pour two tots 

of Pampelle into an icy cold glass, add about 75ml of 

Prosecco or sparkling wine, and top with soda water. 

Around R399 from your local bottle store. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Wish list 

Geometrics, doodles and tartan … patterns are so trendy 

50 years of beautiful roses – 

which never go out of style! 

We may be talking patterns, but we 

just couldn’t keep this to ourselves… 

Ludwig’s Roses celebrates its 50th 

anniversary this month, and behind 

it all is Ludwig Taschner’s love 

affair with the rose and his passion 

to share its beauty with as many 

people as possible. Known to many 

as South Africa’s Mr Rose, Ludwig 

has introduced more than 500 new 

varieties of roses, including many that 

he has bred himself. He’s travelled the 

length and breadth of the country, 

giving talks, workshops and judging 

rose shows. He’s even active on social 

media! Ludwig’s Roses began in 1971 

with a small start-up rose nursery on 

the rose farm outside Pretoria and has 

since grown to five dedicated rose 

outlets in Gauteng, the Western and 

Southern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. 

Join the celebrations at Ludwig’s Rose 

Farm, north of Pretoria on March 21 

and 22 (all health protocols observed) 

and collect a free Golden Anniversary 

souvenir catalogue from any of 

Ludwig’s Roses outlets countrywide. 

Details: Contact Ludwig’s Roses on 

012-544-0144, info@ludwigsroses.co.za or 

visit ludwigsroses.co.za 

Cultural. Authentic. And downright luxurious. Fashion designer and entrepreneur, 

Sandi Mazibuko’s designs and famous Nguni print have been on our lust list for 

ages … so you can imagine our joy when we discovered she’s just opened her 

second store, House of Fabrosanz at the Mall of Africa. And it’s rather fabulous. 

Pop into the store to find all the current custom Fabrosanz designs – they’re 

so stylish, we’re drooling! – and a menswear collection has been 

introduced too. Details: houseoffabrosanz.com 


Fashion to treasure 

Oh, we just cannot wait for the Simone 

Rocha x H&M collection to hit the 

Sandton City store on March 11. It’s said 

to be an amalgamation of a decade of 

Simone’s designs and a cross-pollination 

of her signatures. Think, tulle dresses 

in shades of pink, tartan and classic 

black; apron tops and dresses in tulle to 

layer over other items; and chequered 

trousers. You’ll also find sparkling 

embellishments, floral motifs and frills – 

Simone’s classic elements. All this (and so 

much more) is just the womenswear… 

For the first time, she’s offering 

pieces for men and children 

too – and we’re gushing over 

the miniature versions of some 

of her classics like smocks and frill 

dresses. Details: hm.com/za 

Doodle patterns are all the rage … 

even celebs are wearing them! 

We’re kind of obsessed with this 

Abstract Scribble Jasper & Jute print 

from the Modern Art Collection. 

Lovely for a home office. Order one 

from Jimnojean, and choose from 

various size and framing options. 

From R480. Details: jimnojean.com 

Goodbye bedhead. Hello Pill-Oh! 

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep … but, gosh, we dread 

bedhead, sleep creases and morning frizz. Urgh! Thankfully, the 

fabulous Tamsyn Reynolds of Hello Hair Fourways has a simple (and 

really stylish) solution. Cue Hello Pill-Oh! … satin pillow slips 

which are gentle on your hair to prevent damage. They don’t 

absorb moisture, so your skin will feel fresh and dewy – even 

after a night’s sleep. You’ll find your blow-dry, hairstyle and 

extensions will last longer too. In fact, these satin pillow 

slips are rather luxurious and they’ll give you a cool 

night’s sleep. They come in plain colours – like charcoal, 

white and rose gold – which you can also order on the 

Hello Hair website. Look out for a new range of patternedprint 

slips which are in-store at the moment and will be 

online from mid-March. Plain slips from R220. You’ll find Hello 

Hair Fourways at 42 Witkoppen Road. Details: hellohair.co.za 

We’re in love! These Triple 

Rosina handcrafted earrings 

are part of a collection Kirsten 

Goss created while 

stranded on an 

island … so their 

shape is inspired by 

rock formations and 

natural habitation. Find 

them in sterling silver, 

18k gold vermeil or 18k 

rose gold vermeil. From 

R1990. Details: kirstengoss.com 

Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM 


Text: DANIELLA GRAHAM. Photographer: Xavier Saer. Make-up artist: Ellenor Fisher. 

Nicole Bessick is often referred to as 

Action Barbie. (Google her name, 

and you’ll see the headlines flood 

your screen.) It doesn’t take a rocket 

scientist to see why – this actress and 

celebrity boxing champion pretty 

much has it all… Long, lush locks. A 

killer figure. And a passion for action – 

she describes herself as an ‘adrenalineobsessed, 

Cape Town-born actress 

based in Johannesburg’. Oh, and she’s 

super-witty too. 

At the moment, she’s lives in 

Rosebank – ‘I know, I know! Cue the 

dreaded Joburg versus Cape Town 

debate,’ she exclaims. 

‘For me, it’s not a competition. Of 

course, Cape Town has the winning 

hand when it comes to the natural 

beauty of the mountains, the 

winelands and the seaside. But there’s 

just something about the energy 

of Johannesburg – especially the 

northern suburbs – that makes me 

feel alive.’ 

There’s a lot of truth in her joke that 

she’s ‘Cape Town at heart, Joburg at 

hustle’. Exclusively – yes, exclusively – 

she gives us the scoop on a trio of her 

recent successes. Think, juicy details 

on how a series she recently 

starred in is a finalist in 

some pretty 

prestigious 

awards, how 

her audition 

‘immediately’ 

landed her a role in No Hiding Here and 

why she’s so proud of the film, and 

how she feels about the series she’s 

currently shooting. Hint: It’s all superexciting! 

But first, just take a moment 

to think about these successes in 

the context of the past year. The 

Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdown. 

Tough restrictions affecting the 

entertainment industry. Nicole says, 

‘Positivity, productivity and patience 

got me through 2020.’ And she’s come 

out on top. Now that’s hustle. And a 

whole lot of heart. 

Shortly after lockdown was announced 

last year, Nicole says the idea for the 

IGTV daily soap opera, Lockdown 

Heights, was born, and she was cast 

in the role of ‘feisty, go-getter’ Britney. 

‘What began as a passion project 

quickly grew into a fully-fledged soap 

opera that has since been hailed for 

being the first of its kind in the world, 

and earned the cast a nod from BBC 

ight 

ilm 

ight 

Actress and celebrity boxing champion, Nicole 

Bessick lives an incredibly active lifestyle. And 

she’s thriving! Whether she’s in the boxing ring or 

on camera, she finds a way to smash glass ceilings 

… and now she reveals some exclusive details. 

International. The show is currently in 

its fourth season.’ 

Its success doesn’t stop there. ‘I am 

proud to share that Lockdown Heights 

has been approved as a submission 

for the 2020 Saftas [South African Film 

and Television Awards]. The awards are 

currently in the judging phase – keep 

your fingers crossed!’ 

And that’s not all. Nicole also starred 

in No Hiding Here – South Africa’s first 

gay romcom which was released on 

Showmax in February. ‘This film is the 

first of its kind and, as an ally of the 

LGBTQI+ community, I am so proud 

to stand alongside this cause, and 

bring this incredible piece of art to 

life! This was the safest, most inclusive 

set I have ever worked on. The cast 

and crew were predominantly from 

the LGBTQI+ community, pronouns 

were noted on call sheets and, as 

a heterosexual cis woman, I was 

completely outnumbered. I loved 

every second. This is a step in the 

right direction of history.’ 

Nicole was cast in the role of Jamie-Lee 

– a ‘lovably over-achieving drama buff’ 

– ‘immediately’ after her audition. Los 

Angeles-based filmmaker and director, 

Gabe Gabriel, says, ‘I watched Nicole’s 

audition and immediately knew 

she was perfect for the role. I could 

basically cut and paste her audition 

into my film. She nailed it!’ 

The new series she’s currently working 

on tops her list of favourites. ‘I can’t 

say too much about it just yet, but 

what I can say is that the character 

I’m taking on is quite the firecracker! 

She is challenging me physically and 

emotionally. The cast is star-studded. 

The plot is wild. You’re going to want 

to stay tuned! Keep your eyes peeled 

to your screens around April.’ 

Nicole says there’s something about 

the South African entertainment 

industry that sets her soul on fire. ‘I 

grew up watching a handful of women 

of colour on television. I looked at 


them and thought, “They did, it’s 

possible, I can too!” Fast-forward 15 

years or so, and I’m literally in their 

shoes, doing what I love and making 

SA a better place in the few pockets of 

influence that I have.’ 

Nicole’s flair for performance started 

at a young age. ‘I like to joke that I got 

my “big break” when I played Mary 

in our pre-school nativity play. I have 

never doubted my calling.’ At age 

three, she began figure skating and 

by the time she was eight years old, 

she was representing South Africa. 

By age 12, she turned her attention 

to performance art with an aim of 

becoming a ‘quadruple threat’ which 

she explains is an artist who can sing, 

dance, act and play an instrument. ‘My 

hard work paid off, and while in school, 

I landed my debut role in Cold Harbour 

– a film that put SA on the map at the 

Cannes and Berlin film festivals.’ 

After school, she didn’t just jump into 

a career of performance, she went to 

the University of Cape Town where she 

majored in law and media studies, and 

obtained an honours degree for her 

dissertation on the state of intellectual 

property in South Africa. From there, 

she went on to work on several series 

and feature films like Binnelanders, 

Broken Vows and Black Mirror. 

The action genre is her absolute 

passion, and she says some of the 

female action stars in modern cinema 

who inspire her are Uma Thurman, 

Angelina Jolie, Rhona Mitra, Milla 

Jovovich and Cameron Diaz. ‘I also 

love that each of these women has 

done their bit to break the glass ceiling 

of the entertainment industry and 

challenged stereotypes every step 

of the way.’ Nicole certainly pushes 

– and breaks – boundaries, and she 

says she evolves as an actress by 

constantly upskilling. ‘In this industry, 

you should never stop learning or get 

complacent. When you stop learning, 

you stop growing as an artist. In terms 

of evolving, I’m always looking to 

learn new skills that I can bring to my 

characters. That’s the main reason I 

started fighting and shooting guns 

and racing cars in the first instance. 

I wanted to be able to play those 

roles convincingly.’ 

This film [No Hiding 

Here] is the first of its 

kind and, as an ally 

of the LGBTQI+ 

community, I am 

so proud to stand 

alongside this cause 

Nicole’s drive to do her stunts led to 

her taking up boxing. Then, she fell 

in love with it. Now, she’s a celebrity 

boxing champion – and you’ll find 

her in the gym twice a day, every day 

doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the mornings 

and boxing in the evenings. ‘I see it as 

a powerful reminder of how strong 

and resilient the body is. It’s a sport 

that has shown me my limits, and 

that has made me strong enough to 

overcome them.’ 

With a super-active, ‘fight, film, fight’ 

career and lifestyle – and very little 

downtime – Nicole says she has a 

genuine love for what she does. ‘Every 

day at work, at rehearsal, at training, in 

the ring – it fills my heart with so much 

joy and purpose. I am blessed to have 

built a life for myself that I don’t need a 

vacation from.’ 

Details: Follow @nicole_bessick on Insta. 


Scrunchie 

with bow 

in a pretty 

Summer 

fabric, R59 from 

peoniepienk.co.za 

HAIR 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Beauty-wise, if there’s one thing 

lockdown taught us, it’s the 

importance of how to manage 

our locks. We’re embracing the 

undone bob, the grown-out 

fringe, and the importance of 

exceptional at-home tools, 

quality products and glam-it-up 

hair accessories. 

This Inoar Kálice Oil is loaded with vitamin E and seven precious vegetable 

oils. It’s moisturising, nourishing, restorative, antioxidant, softening, 

protective, and penetrates and absorbs immediately into the hair. Bonus 

… it’s multifunctional, so you can use it on your face and body too. R950 

(or R130 for the small 8ml version – great for travelling). • Résistance Lotus 

Flower Oil – also with plant ingredients that penetrate deep into the hair 

fibre and give back its natural moisture – strengthens, repairs, realigns, 

reduces frizz, and, since your hair will be healthier, adds shine. R130 for 7ml. 

Inoar products are cruelty-free, vegan and sulphate-free. Details: inoar.co.za 

Watch your back. This 

rectangular mirror is perfectly 

sized to keep on your 

dressing table. Not only is it 

great for when you’re doing 

your make-up, but also to 

check the back of your hair – 

to admire or fix. R299 

from home.co.za 


This resin triangle 

hair claw, with a faux-marble 

effect, makes it easy to sweep your 

hair into a stylish updo. Smooth and glam, 

or messy and sexy … depending on your mood. 

R99.95 from Woolworths. 

Up your everyday hairstyle with eye-catching 

accessories. Even a simple ponytail looks the bomb 

when you add a scrunchie or a pair of clips. Start 

with a dusty pink corduroy scrunchie (we’re so happy 

these are back in fashion … so kind to your hair), R48 

from peoniepienk.co.za • Two-pack diamanté resin 

hair slides – one with chunky resin gems in shades 

of palest pink and nudes, the other with encrusted 

diamanté, R89.95 for both from Woolworths. 

Pretty Kate In Marble hair barrette, 

R42, one of loads of really 

lovely options from 

peoniepienk.co.za 

I don’t want more volume. 

Said no one ever! 

Which makes the new, volumising 

ghd Rise Hot Brush the most 

essential item in your beauty 

cache. This hot (185°C … the 

optimum hairstyling temp) little 

number gives two times more 

volume, and has the technology 

to adapt the power based on the 

speed of your styling, and has 

smooth-touch nylon bristles that 

are optimised to ensure close 

contact so you can lift hair from 

the roots, glide smoothly through 

the length with no tangles. Shape. 

Body. Fullness. And a high-volume 

crown worthy of a queen! R2900 

from salons and ghd.com 



#BoobWatch 

AVON SUPPORTS WORLD CANCER DAY 

Avon has always been synonymous with the fight against breast cancer. 

It is not surprising that the company joined the global 

community on February 04 to commemorate World Cancer Day by reaffirming its 

commitment to work with organisations that support breast cancer survivors. 

As a company for women, Avon believes that every day is breast cancer awareness 

day and that early detection saves lives. 

World Cancer Day is about taking action and encouraging women to do regular 

self-examinations to improve the chances of early detection. 

As a company whose vision is a better life for women is a better life for the world, Avon 

supports any initiative aimed at fighting breast cancer. 

Avon encourages women to know what their breasts, to be familiar with their bodies to 

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As part of its breast cancer promise, Avon works with non-governmental organisations 

to help every woman to know early detection saves lives. 

Avon encourages women to remember at all times is to be vigilant, to educate 

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ADVERTORIAL 

A cut above the rest 

These fab hairstylists share some of their top secrets and tricks of the trade. 

Oh, and they’ll do wonders for your lockdown locks! 

Get to know master 

stylist at Tanaz Hair, 

Shelene Shear 

Tell us about the impact of 

Covid-19 on your business? 

It’s been hard and stressful but it’s 

actually been a gift to the industry. 

It’s completely changed the client 

experience – we don’t have as 

many clients in the salon at one 

time so we offer bespoke, pocketfriendly 

services. We consider 

people’s health and time, and give 

them longevity in their colour 

and looks. We aim to give clients 

wearable, manageable hair. 

Tell us about hair consultations… 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, 

we’ve been doing virtual consults 

for free. Clients WhatsApp photos 

and info, and then we consult with 

them via video chats. 

What is your personal style? 

I’m committed to offering inclusive, 

budget-friendly services. 

A chance to win… 

Do you need a hair makeover? Tell 

us why in the comments section of 

the Tanaz post on the Get It Joburg 

North Facebook page, and you 

could win a cut, colour and blowdry. 

Entries close March 26. 

Details: Find Tanaz Hair at 51 Corlett 

Drive in Illovo. Contact me on 

083-377-6955 or call 011-786-2976 

and email info@tanaz.net. Services 

and pricing on tanaz.net 

Meet Tamsyn Reynolds 

of Hello Hair Fourways 

What makes your business 

special? Hello Hair is unique … 

not only in its design – which is a 

container conversion – or because 

of its beautiful, relaxing location at 

the Free Range Lifestyle Centre on 

Witkoppen Road, but because our 

main focus is still very much on 

holistic and individualised service. 

We pride ourselves in taking careful 

consideration of not only how our 

clients look, but more so, how they 

feel when they leave our space. This is 

the secret to our success in growing a 

large and loyal customer base. 

Tell us about your hairstyling 

career… With over 23 years of 

experience, I have worked in many 

different environments both locally 

and internationally. A turning point in 

my career was when I established a 

freelance customer base in London, 

solo, for nearly seven years. It’s here 

that I connected with the ‘relationship’ 

element behind hairdressing. I 

specialise in fine hair cutting and 

colouring as I believe it’s important to 

work with the grain of the hair for best 

results, yet treat any hair type with the 

same care and consideration. 

What are Hello Hair’s specialities? 

We are incredibly passionate about 

colour! My stylist Lourens van Dyk 

(#helloLoLo) and I both come from 

a history of hairdressers within our 

families – you could say it’s in our 

blood. Formulating custom colours 

and creating bespoke balayage and 

highlights are some of our key areas 

of expertise. 

Your hair and skin are glowing 

… what’s your secret? I live by the 

philosophy that the little things make 

the biggest differences. It’s with this 

sentiment I’ve proudly launched 

Hello Hair-Oh! – Hello Hair’s very 

own all-in-one hair, skin and nail 

supplement, which increases collagen 

and keratin production, ensures 

healthy skin and hair growth, and 

tones skin beautifully too. Its benefits 

don’t stop at strong locks and nails, it 

also aids digestion and acts as an antiinflammatory. 

It’s a one-stop solution. 

Details: Find this product at Hello Hair 

Fourways (42 Witkoppen Road), or shop 

online at hellohair.co.za and select the 

‘services’ tab for all hair service pricing 

– tiered to reflect our stylists’ experience. 

Follow us @hellohairfourways on Insta.

Indulge in spa 

spoils ... at home 

We’ve put together a few home spa remedies that won’t break the bank 

and are super easy to make – even the kids can get involved! 

Not only do they soothe and pamper from head to toe, but they 

make the perfect gift for that friend who really needs a pick-me-up. 

14 Get It Magazine March 21 

Bath bomb 

Whisk together 100 grams bicarbonate of soda, 

50 grams citric acid, 25 grams cornflour and 25 grams 

Epsom salt. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of 

sunflower or canola oil with a few drops of essential oil 

and a few drops of liquid food colouring. Stir well. Slowly 

add the oil into the dry mixture, whisking constantly. As 

soon as all the oil is in, add a few drops of water and whisk. 

It will fizz a bit, so stir quickly. The mixture must clump 

together when held in your hand, and not be too wet. Add 

a sprinkling of dried lavender or rose petals to the bottom 

of the mould (optional). Pack your mixture into a mould 

– you can use empty dessert or yoghurt cups, Easter egg 

packaging, silicone ice trays, cupcake bases, biscuit cutters 

and so on. Leave to dry in the mould for about 4 hours, and 

carefully remove, ready to drop into a heavenly hot bath.

Rosemary hair rinse 

From the glorious shores of the 

Mediterranean, rosemary is a 

versatile herb that is especially 

beneficial for creating healthy, 

shiny hair. It helps to prevent 

thinning, stimulates hair follicles, 

rinses out hair product residue, 

relieves an itchy, dry scalp and, 

used regularly, helps to blend 

in greys. To make a luxurious 

rosemary hair rinse, bring 2 cups of 

water to the boil, reduce the heat 

and add two generous sprigs of 

rosemary. Simmer for 10 minutes 

with the lid on, turn off the heat 

and leave to cool. Remove the 

sprigs. Pour over washed and 

rinsed hair, massaging into the 

scalp and through to the ends. 

Foot scrub 

Mix 1½ cups of fine sea salt, ¼ cup of Epsom salt and 

¼ cup of bicarb with 6 tablespoons of coconut oil and 

2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add 10 drops of lavender 

essential oil and 5 drops of peppermint or citrus essential 

oil and mix well. Scoop into a jar and seal until your next 

foot scrub. This recipe works like a charm on dead skin 

and is especially good for cracked heels. 

Body moisturiser 

To make a creamy, moisturising lotion, all you need is 

a base cream (we used aqueous) and oil, base oil and 

essential oils. Add ½ cup of aqueous cream into a glass 

jar and stir in 1 tablespoon each of apricot and avocado 

oil, then add 10 to 15 drops of essential oils of your 

choice (citrus, peppermint, lavender and chamomile all 

work well and smell heavenly), mixing well until the oil 

and cream are well blended. Seal the jar and use within 

2 weeks. 

Aromatic room spritzer 

Pour one cup of distilled water into a spray bottle, and 

add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil (lavender and vanilla 

are lovely), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of base 

spirit such as vodka. Put the lid on and shake well to mix. 

This aromatic spritzer will bring a fresh and lovely scent 

to any room, but remember to shake the bottle 

well before each use to ensure the components are 

thoroughly blended. 

Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY 


STEP INTO BIBBY’S KITCHEN 

For some, the kitchen’s been a sweet escape from the reality of lockdown … and 

Dianne Bibby has made sure we never run out of carefully-curated homely recipes 

Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM 

If Dianne Bibby’s recipes and photos 

make your mouth water, then just 

wait until you read how she speaks 

about food. It’s practically poetic and 

downright droolworthy! 

‘Food is a vehicle for cultural 

expression,’ says the food stylist, 

photographer and blogger, cookbook 

author and recipe developer. 

‘It tells the story of origin and heritage. 

It merges the old with the new, 

evolving into food that’s exciting and 

fresh. Food can take you places you’ve 

never been to before. It’s magical.’ 

When many headed for the kitchen to 

take a sweet escape from lockdown 

last year, the Bryanston resident met 

the demand for home-cooked meal 

recipes not only on her carefullycurated 

blog, ‘Bibby’s Kitchen’ and 

social media pages, but with an 

e-book, Beautiful Home Food. ‘The 

e-book is about homely food, not too 

fancy, just a little special. The recipes 

are versatile and easily adapted. Plain 

Jane store cupboards are transformed 

into nourishing bowls and deceptively 

easy, yet deeply flavourful casseroles 

and soups. There are five essential 

chapters to see you through the day 

from kitchen staples, breakfast in 

pyjamas, sweet and savoury bread, 

mains and trendy desserts.’ 

Some of Dianne’s favourite recipes in 

the e-book are the broccoli tabbouleh 

with tahini sauce, coconut rusks, 

dalgona ice cream and Swedish buns. 

Just as an e-book was ‘the easiest way 

to reach both local and international 

audiences’, Dianne’s first cookbook, 

Bibby’s Kitchen, made its way around 

the world. ‘It’s been so rewarding to 

see people cooking their way through 

the book.’ 

Even the briefest scroll through 

Dianne’s social media and blog reveals 

the meticulous attention to detail 

she gives to her cooking, styling, 

writing and photography … and it’s 

somewhat astonishing that these are 

all self-taught skills. Dianne studied 

fashion design and worked in the 

industry for 18 years. After she had her 

two daughters, food became her ‘new 

creative outlet’. In 2014, she started 

her blog. ‘Publishing the first blog 

post was immensely daunting. Seven 

years on, it feels like my third child.’ 

When it comes to creating recipes, 

Dianne finds she often has ‘too many 

ideas, too little time’. ‘I find inspiration 

in everyday things – food cultures, 

beautiful seasonal produce, an unusual 

ingredient and food trends.’ She’s also 

constantly inspired to cook with new 

ingredients. ‘The kitchen is a bustling 

place with five or six recipes going at 

the same time, testing and tasting. 

There is an energy that’s infectious.’ 

While Dianne finds it important to 

include all food cultures in her recipes, 

you’ll find a strong Middle Eastern 

influence. ‘Perhaps working on a 

kibbutz in my twenties has something 

to do with it. I love the uninhibited use 

of fresh ingredients and spices used 

in Middle Eastern food. It’s vibrant, 

colourful and very textural.’ 

Details: Find Dianne’s e-book on her blog, 

bibbyskitchenat36.com for R200, and 

follow her on Instagram @bibbyskitchen 


Dianne recommends these 

top 10 staples for your pantry 

1. Tahini – for everything from hummus, salad 

dressings, bliss balls, cookies and a honey tahini 

drizzle for the best banana bread 

2. Homemade basil pesto 

3. Spice rubs 

4. Harissa paste – a flavourful workhorse that 

can transform even the blandest of dishes into 

something exotically good 

5. Chickpeas 

6. Italian tomatoes 

7. Peppery green olive oil 

8. Maldon sea salt 

9. Wild rice 

10. Nuts and seeds 

Plus, a household essential? Dark chocolate! 

Dianne has given us her recipe for this 

Moroccan beef and bean casserole with 

walnut salsa … and it’s too tasty for us not 

to share with you. Find it on our website, 

getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-north 

Di’s dalgona and hazelnut 

chocolate swirl ice cream 

Serves 10 

Ethereally light and voluptuously 

seductive, like a billowy cream-less 

coffee mousse, if you will. 

Trendy dalgona coffee has stood 

in the gap for stay-home coffee 

aficionados. It pairs effortlessly with 

chocolate and hazelnuts in this nochurn 

ice-cream recipe. 

What you’ll need: 

Dalgona coffee froth: 30ml (2 Tbsp) 

instant coffee granules; 30ml (2 Tbsp) 

granulated sugar; 30ml (2 Tbsp) cold 

water • Chocolate ganache: 100g dark 

chocolate (50 per cent or 70 per cent), 

roughly chopped; 100ml full-cream 

milk • Ice cream: 300g condensed 

milk, chilled; 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla 

extract; 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream; 

50g hazelnuts, toasted and 

roughly chopped 

Method: 

For the dalgona froth, place all the 

ingredients in a small mixing bowl 

and whisk until pale and mousse-like. 

To make the ganache, melt the 

chocolate and milk together. Whisk 

until smooth and glossy. 

For the ice cream, place the 

condensed milk, vanilla and cream 

in the bowl of an electric mixer. With 

the balloon whisk attachment, whisk 

slowly to incorporate, increasing the 

speed once the cream has thickened 

slightly. Beat until pale and fluffy. Add 

the dalgona froth and mix on a low 

speed to incorporate. 

Fold through most of the hazelnuts, 

reserving a handful for finishing. 

Transfer the ice cream to a suitable 

container. Dollop over the ganache 

and swirl through. Finish with the 

remaining hazelnuts. 

Cover and freeze overnight. 

Set on the counter for several minutes 

to soften before serving. 


Full of delicious 

flavour 

B-well mayo will leave your 

taste buds begging for more! 

ADVERTORIAL 

Cake. Could there be any better way to start the 

month? Then try this creamy, moist, chocolate cake 

that’s made with … drumroll … mayonnaise! 

Mayo chocolate cake 

For a sexy and sweet chocolate cake like none other. 

A low-fat, refined-sugar free and vegan cake. No eggs, 

no oil, no gluten. None of the guilt, all of the pleasure. 

You’ll need: 1 cup B-well Reduced Oil Mayo; 2 cups 

All-purpose/ cake flour (gluten-free or standard); 

½ cup coconut nectar sugar; ½ cup cocoa (can be 

replaced with raw cacao for a natural superfood 

stimulant boost); ½ cup maple syrup/ honey; 1 cup 

hot water; 1 tsp instant coffee; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 

2 tsp bicarb of soda; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup dark chocolate 

chips (vegan) 

How to: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Whisk together 

the flour, sugar, cocoa, bicarb of soda and salt till 

well-blended. 

Dissolve the instant coffee in the cup of hot water. 

In a separate bowl, combine the B-WELL Reduced Oil 

Mayo, vanilla, honey and coffee. 

Add wet mixture to dry mixture and beat well. 

Add half the chocolate chips and lightly fold into 

the mixture. 

Pour the mixture into a greased cake tin and bake for 

30-35 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

Scatter the remaining chocolate-chips over, allow to 

melt. Run a spatula over to spread. 

Serve with fresh berries or your favourite cup of tea. 

Mayonnaise is a staple in virtually every 

household’s kitchen. South Africans love B-well 

mayo and here’s why … 

1. A plant-based mayo, free of eggs and dairy 

2. Does not contain any genetically 

modified ingredients 

3. Canola based mayo which makes it high 

in Omega 3 

4. A mayo that’s healthy for you and your family 

The flavour you love, but healthy. This deliciously rich and savoury, thick and creamy mayo is ideal 

for use in sauces, burgers and even chocolate cake. Locally made with lots of love, and NO eggs, 

gluten or dairy. Details: bwellfoods.co.za or follow them on Facebook and Instagram, @bwellfoods.

We’re all about natural, but sometimes 

we let a little faux flow. Be it when 

your fingers aren’t as green as 

you’d like, that you need a touch 

no-maintenance prettiness in a dark 

corner where nothing will grow, or 

you want tulips on your desk all year 

round … faux’s the way to go. And 

when you find flowers and plants as 

realistic as these from Biggie Best … 

win, win. This latest range of lovely 

botanicals from olive trees to 

orchids, pincushions to alliums, 

bougainvillea to proteas, get our firm 

nod of approval. You’ll find them 

online at volpes.co.za 


Bloom 


For quiet evenings or slow weekends, a puzzle’s a 

great way to wind down. We love this Cultivated 1000 

piece puzzle, drawn from the stunning debut book 

by celebrated floral designer, writer, and photographer 

Christin Geall, which captures her floral style in a 

rich, detailed puzzle. Hours and hours of blooming 

gorgeous fun. R363 from Exclusive Books. 

How clever is this? 

For those of us who 

struggle to construct a 

perfect arrangement, this 

Vase Buddy is a silicone, 

flexible grid, that stretches 

over the rim of your vase, 

holding flowers in place. 

It’s reusable, washable, 

and fits vases between 

12 and 20cm. Buy online for 

R140 from vasebuddy.com 

We’re massive Cape Island fans 

… and although we wouldn’t 

sniff at any one of the six scented 

fragrances, our firm favourite, up 

until now, has been Clifton Beach 

– think sun-warmed coconut, 

opulent tolu balsam and a zest of 

lime. But we’ve just had a heady 

whiff of the new scent … and 

it’s completely swept us off our 

feet. Wild Coast – in its luscious 

raspberry pink packaging – is all 

elegant iris, enticing black currant 

and wild jasmine along with 

rich praline and patchouli. This 

newest scent is in the mini and 

classic medium candle so far – as 

well as a rather desirable Wild 

Coast Scented Candle Ornament, 

which has a mini candle inside 

and makes for a gorgeous 

inexpensive gift. R195 to R320. 

Details: capeisland.co.za 

March 21 Get It Magazine 21

Garden tasks for March 

• Plant new shrubs and trees this month. 

They will settle in before Winter and get 

off to a quick start in Spring. 

• Take cuttings of pelargoniums, dusty 

miller, argyranthemum, hydrangeas, 

and fuchsias. 

• Fertilise your Autumn flowering 

shrubs and perennials. 

• Divide agapanthus, arum lilies, 

bergamot, day lilies, Shasta daisies, 

gaillardia and penstemon. 

• Continue to regularly water and 

mow the lawn. 

• Trim hedges, and shape and trim 

the Summer shrubs that have 

finished flowering. 

• Water and fertilise Summer vegetables, 

and harvest regularly to encourage them 

to keep on producing. 

• This is the last month to sow broccoli and 

Brussel sprouts in Summer rainfall gardens. 

Our veggie of the month ... 

Kohlrabi White Vienna 

Kohlrabi White Vienna is an heirloom veggie from 

RAW seed, a lesser-known member of the brassica 

family, which is easier and quicker to grow. It 

produces tasty ‘above ground’ bulbs, with 

the flavour of broccoli … but a little milder 

and with hints of apple. The leaves are 

also edible, like kale, but also milder. It is a 

quick crop, with the ‘bulb’ being ready for 

harvesting within 50 to 70 days when it should 

be 5 to 7cm in diameter. This grows best in full sun, 

in well-composted fertile soil, and you’ll need 

to water regularly, as drought-stressed plants 

will not produce tender bulbs. To eat, peel the 

bulbs and then roast, boil and mash, or cut 

into slivers for adding to stir-fries. It is 

delicious in a potjie and can be added 

to soup. Peel, shred and eat raw 

(it’s mildly spicy like a radish) with a 

vinaigrette dressing, mix with carrot to 

make a slaw, or add to salads. 

Details: rawliving.co.za 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and ALICE COETZEE. 

Most gardens have shady spots, but some gardens have so much 

that gardening becomes a real challenge. Shade plants are not 

necessarily tropical, although many of them thrive in shade. 

Some delicate leafy plants will scorch and burn in hot sun, some 

plants like shady conditions but not damp soil, while others grow 

happily in damp, boggy ground that receives minimum sunlight. 

In Gardening in the Shade in South Africa, Allan Haschick 

examines the different types of shade and the effect it has on 

plant growth. So there are solutions to common problems like 

feeding, watering and mulching shade plants, as well as how to 

deal with exacerbating factors such as wind, frost and soil type. 

Popular shade plants – think clivias, bromeliads, fuchsias and ferns 

– are given special features, and there’s a directory of species that 

lists plants under headings like ground covers, tropical-looking 

perennials, and succulents. R200. 


Grow 

Sparkling stars and new trees and unusual 

veggies … how does your garden grow? 

We’re planting … Euphorbia Glitz, because it produces masses of tiny white 

flowers that sparkle like stars, and we could all do with a few sparkling stars right 

now. It is tough enough for hanging baskets, combined here with deep purple 

petunias. On its own, it fills a large container or stands out in the garden. Plants 

are easy to grow, disease-free and don’t need pinching. They are heat and drought 

tolerant, thriving in full sun or partial shade. Plant in garden soil or potting soil that 

drains well. Plants grow 35cm high with a spread of 45cm. It also ‘plays well’ with 

succulents and other drought-hardy, water-wise plants. Details: ballstraathof.co.za 


2021 

Granny chic. Natural materials. Quiet spaces. 

DECOR TRENDS 

Yellow hues and 

granny prints … two 

trends in one! 

Grandmillennial 

We’re rather enjoying the revival of ‘Granny 

Chic’. An ode to old school, it’s the revival of 

furniture you no doubt would find in your 

grandparents’ home. And the reason it’s 

so popular? It evokes feelings of comfort, 

nostalgia and tradition … exactly what we 

long for in turbulent, uncertain times. It’s easy 

to recreate in your bedroom … all you need is 

a massive, soft quilt in a soft colour and pretty 

pattern. Granny prints are also used to great 

effect in the lounge … combine a floral print 

with a few modern pieces and add (dare we 

say clutter) keepsakes, sculptures, artwork and 

pottery from your life and travels. Rugs, mirrors, 

scatters (new or nicked from gran) add to the 

warmth of the room. 

Hello yellow 

Pantone recently announced two colours as their shades of the year 

… and we’re all over Illuminating – a zingy yellow that’s warm and 

optimistic. They added Ultimate Grey, describing it as a practical and 

solid combination, giving us resilience and hope for the year ahead. 

If you prefer a more neutral palette, Dulux Colour of the Year is Brave 

Ground – a warm, natural neutral … a nurturing and balancing colour. It’s 

versatile, so mixes well with other shades … think relaxing off-white, bold 

pinks and reds, and strong blues and greens. 

Talking green … look out for sage green, which promises to make 

another appearance this year – a lovely restorative, natural colour that 

goes with absolutely everything. 

And for those who aren’t afraid of colour … there’ll be pops of mulberry 

tones and warm reds combined with patterns and prints that evoke 

happiness and cheerfulness, as well as ocean blues, from deep inky tones 

through to soft aquas and teals … the perfect colours to create a tranquil 

and peaceful home. 


Natural. Ethical. 

Sustainable 

Sustainability is the 2021 buzzword 

and there’s is a huge focus on 

products that will not only last 

longer, but will also not harm the 

environment. As we become more 

aware of this, the demand for more 

natural and recycled textiles grows. 

Look out for 100 per cent cotton 

linen – pure, natural, breathable, and 

it keeps you cool in Summer and 

warm in Winter. Although it’s not 

the most inexpensive option, it lasts 

almost twice as long as cheaper manmade 

alternatives, so you won’t need 

to replace it as frequently. Cotton 

is naturally hypoallergenic, so has 

limited association with any allergies, 

and really, could there be anything 

better than climbing into bed with 

fresh, clean, cotton sheets? 

Bring nature indoors 

This isn’t a new trend, but gosh is it 

growing … faster than an invasive 

weed. All things garden-related are 

desirable … from vertical gardens and 

indoor gardening to botanical prints 

(in natural wooden frames, please). 

That granny floral fabric will come into 

its own, as will faux botanicals, which 

add colour and interest and require 

no watering. Bonus! 

Support local 

The call to support local started last 

year and is growing in leaps and 

bounds. As it should. So continuing 

this year is the trend of seeking out 

local brands that are proudly South 

African and have a nod to heritage 

in everything they do. Be it fabrics, 

upholstery or soft furnishings, or 

accessories and art, make sure to 

choose brands that manufacture 

items locally and support 

local communities. 

Our home trend tips come from the 

Volpes and Biggie Best teams, two 

much-loved local SA brands. For more 

ideas, inspiration and great decor buys, 

visit volpes.co.za, where you’ll also find 

the Biggie Best collection. 

Fluffy towels. Candles. 

A quiet space for after 

work de-stress time. 

Crisp, clean 100 per cent 

cotton linen … natural, 

ethical and sustainable. 

Mindfulness and wellness 

The principles of wellness start with our own personal spaces and there are 

simple ways to use home decor to inspire mindfulness in everyday life. By 

creating quiet places and peaceful sanctuaries throughout your home, you can 

be fully engaged and present in the moment. Use every little nook and cranny in 

your house to create different zones – for reading, relaxing or simply retreating. 

A comfy chair, a good reading lamp and a side table for a teacup will turn a 

boring corner into a much-used quiet space. A gorgeous spa-at-home bathroom 

is the ultimate space to unwind after a long day … all you need are some 

oversized, luxuriously soft towels, a few scented candles and a dimmer switch. 

A glass of bubbles wouldn’t go amiss! 



With all the fuss going on globally, we’re embracing clean, 

light, restrained options for our lifestyles. And for modern, 

contemporary furniture, our go-to is BoConcept, the 

Danish lifestyle brand. Besides having an astonishing 

selection of Nordic style and design furniture and 

accessories – from outdoor spaces to home office – there 

are also in-house interior designers who’ll help you put 

a look together. We’re converting this workspace, with 

a Cupertino executive desk in the centre of the room, a 

comfortable leather Adelaide chair on a swivel base and 

an organic Dax rug. The result is a voluminous look that 

promotes big thoughts and hard work. You’ll find the 

showroom in Commerce Crescent in Kramerville. 

Details: boconcept.com 



We love a 

Moleskin notebook as 

much as the next person, but 

call back the (schooldays) past with a pile 

of these Croxley black notebooks with red 

binding. They’re retro stylish, and R19 each. 

Bargain. If you have to be fancy, get the 

wiro version, for R77 from waltons.co.za 

Don’t work overtime! Keep 

on schedule with this 

gold and black wall clock, 

R299 from Woolworths. 

And don’t waste time, 

either, by running off to 

the kitchen every five 

minutes for something to 

drink. Instead, keep this 

matt black stainless steel 

flask on your desk, with 

chilled water for essential 

hydration (no fuzzy brain 

allowed). R279 from 

woolworths.co.za 

Desk organisers from the new home 

office range at Woolworths. Stylish 

matt black or glam gold. R229 each 

from woolworths.co.za 

Pens and pencils, 

bits and bobs 

… keep all your 

home office 

stationery in this 

stylish glass and 

metal holder. R149 

from home.co.za 

SPOTLIGHT ON 

WFH 

A desk 

lamp’s an 

essential. This 

black, modern 

industrial utility 

lamp is a 

stylish option. 

R499 from 

home.co.za 

It doesn’t matter if it’s an entire study 

or just a corner of a room set aside, if 

you have to work from home, make 

sure you do so stylishly. 


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DECOR 

hacks 

Sometimes the smallest tweak can 

make the biggest difference to a room. 

These three businesses do more than 

simply tell us how to do just that … 

they show us. They’re well worth a visit. 

Spruce up your tabletop, and more! 

Whether you’re looking to smarten up your kitchenware, 

tabletop, appliances or general home decor, Adams 

Discount Centre is your one-stop shopping spot. Take, for 

example, this Tramontina Trinity Table Centre in stainless 

steel (pictured). It’s durable. It’s impressive. And it’s sure to 

give any table a touch of sophistication and glamour with 

its elaborate details and geometric cut-outs. You’ll find it 

at a special price of R799, and we guarantee you’ll find so 

many other fabulous items too. Details: Find the store at 

Fourways Value Mart on Forest Drive in Fourways. Contact 

011-465-7928 or adams@adamsdiscount.co.za 

Trendy and customisable patio furniture 

Sipping sundowners on your patio after a long day has to be 

one of life’s simple pleasures … and so you probably want 

to create a unique space. You can do just that with bespoke 

furniture – or even just a cushion or two. Cue Ambesha 

Africa … a marvellous patio furniture manufacturer which 

custom-makes furniture, covers, cushions and upholstery to 

suit your style and space. The pieces are affordable, durable 

and – probably the best part – customisable. Even the 

briefest scroll through Ambesha Africa’s Instagram account 

and website reveals how many different – and rather trendy 

– designs this company can create. The process is simple 

… just call or visit the team to chat about your style, colour 

and measurements. Once the design has been approved 

(and a 50 per cent deposit secured), the manufacturing 

process will get underway. In roughly three weeks, your 

custom pieces should be ready for collection or delivery (at 

an added cost) to anywhere in Gauteng. Voila! Details: You’ll 

find Ambesha Africa at Unit 20, 8 Incubation Drive, Riverside View 

Ext 15, Fourways and online at ambeshaafrica.co.za or follow 

@ambesha_africa on Instagram. Call 073-534-4301 or send an 

email to info@ambesha.co.za 

Transform your children’s rooms 

A small tweak to your children’s rooms can make a huge 

impact … not only aesthetically but on fundamental 

areas of child development too – think sleep, play and 

study. Introducing modern children’s furniture brand, 

FLEXA. As you may guess from the name, the collections 

are flexible … which means each item – be it a bed, desk 

or storage – can evolve as their young owners do. You’ll 

find all sorts of wonderful furniture for your children and 

teens, from fairy-tale sleep areas and brain-tingling study 

nooks to wildly imaginative play zones. FLEXA offers a 

world of possibilities for little people with furniture that’s 

stimulating, sustainable but also safe. Details: Browse online 

flexaworld.com/en-za and @flexasouthafrica on Instagram.

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Island style 

Magical, marvellous Maldives. 

So much more than palm trees and cocktails. 

And you could win our trip and experience it yourself. 


Hands up if you’ve been dreaming about 

escaping to an island. A lounger under a palm 

tree. A fancy cocktail. A dip in the ocean when 

the sun gets too hot. 

Sounds blissful, right? But what if you want to 

do more than laze in the sun. Then you go to 

the Maldives, where there’s so much to do, it’s 

a wonder anyone has time to sit on the beach! 

Made up of more than 1 000 tiny islands, 

with an impressive collection of resorts to 

choose from, each with its own personality 

and surrounded by a private beach, and each 

with an amazing variety of activities, water 

sports, dining options and experiences … 

think spectacular seaplane flights to take in 

the beauty from above, or scuba diving and 

getting up close and personal with creatures 

of the deep. 


Which resort? 

While all rather stylish, they’re also 

very chilled. Even in the five-star spots, 

enjoying a glass of champagne with 

your toes in the sand isn’t merely 

acceptable, it’s essential. 

Looking for a romantic escape for two, 

or something for the whole family? 

Resorts like Dhigali and Finolhu don’t 

cut any corners on luxury, but also 

have amazing kids’ clubs and plenty of 

activities that are perfect for bonding 

and quality time. 

You can opt for the tranquil route 

at one of the world-renowned 

Cinnamon resorts, or go wild … 

the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is all 

vibrant nightlife, shopping, and live 

entertainment, and where you’ll find 

the fantastic marine discovery centre. 

If there’s an activity you have your 

heart set on, do a little investigation 

before you book … there’s snorkelling 

with whale sharks at Radisson Blu, 

sleeping in a Stargazer Bubble room 

under the night sky at Finolhu, and 

an underwater fine dining restaurant 

and nightclub at Niyama, where 

there’s also a brilliant spa. 

Overwater, garden, beach? 

We’ve all seen photos of idyllic villas 

on stilts, hovering over the sparkling 

ocean, and this is where they became 

famous. Every Maldives resort has a 

great selection of water villas, and 

there’s nothing quite like it. 

You can also opt to stay a few steps 

from the shoreline, or surrounded 

by lush gardens where kids can 

run around and play to their 

hearts’ content. 

If you’re travelling with a larger group 

of friends or family, you should opt for 

a celebrity-style suite villa with two or 

three bedrooms, sweeping sun decks, 

and swanky living areas! 

You’ll feel the freedom of fresh air 

and open spaces wherever you stay, 

but some take it to another level. 

At Radisson Blu, for example, the 

smallest room is 220 square metres. 

It’s all very romantic … many villas 

have spa baths or private plunge 

pools, some have outdoor showers, 

others are built for maximum privacy. 

(Top tip: if privacy is high up on 

your wish list, book a villa at the end 

of a jetty.) 

So much to do, so little time 

Snorkelling is a firm favourite, and 

these waters are home to some of the 

world’s most diverse sealife. 

Jet skis, kayaks with glass floors so 

you can watch the world swim by, 

parasailing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding 

… each resort has its own great 

selection of water sports. (Top tip: 

Most all-inclusive deals available 

through Priority Escapes include 

non-motorised water sports, so you 

can dive right in any time.) 

Scuba diving in the Maldives is 

legendary. Many resorts offer diving 

equipment and excursions, and some 

provide certified training courses. 

All sorts of excursions are available, 

along with island favourites such as 

sunset cruises and deep-sea fishing. 

If you’re comfier on solid ground, 

there are fitness centres, beach sports 

and games centres, and exceptional 

spa centres. 

Eat, drink and be merry 

Resorts tend to have a main 

restaurant where there are seemingly 

endless breakfast, lunch and dinner 

spreads. The quality is superb, and 

there’s so much variety it’s impossible 

to try everything (no, that’s not a 

challenge!). 

But be sure to try the other speciality 

bars and restaurants too. From 

gourmet, Michelin-starred creations 

to zingy street-food-style snack bars, 

from private beach dinners under 

the stars to glorious ice creams and 

colourful cocktails on the beach, the 

Maldives is a feast. 

You’ll also find impressive wine cellars, 

and select suites even have their own 

wine bar – Finolhu’s Rockstar Villa has 

a wine bar that needs to be seen to 

be believed! 

The dreaded C-word 

We’re a little tired of talking about 

Covid-19, but needs must. The 

Maldives government has taken steps 

to ensure the safety of visitors. While 

you don’t need to wear a mask on the 

beach or at the swimming pool, they 

are required in restaurants and public 

indoor areas. 

The resorts are designed for 

distancing, and privacy has always 

been paramount. Spacious layouts 

and strict sanitising protocols are in 

place – down to someone on standby 

to wipe down your sun lounger 

before and after you use it. 

All the resorts have all changed 

their seating plans and switched to 

table service wherever possible, to 

maximise your safety and comfort. 

The deets 

This celebrity destination is 

surprisingly affordable and easy to 

reach. Priority Escapes has secured 

unbelievable rates (from as little 

as R22 000 for a week) and direct 

flights that will get you there in less 

than nine hours from O.R. Tambo 

International. Some resorts are even 

welcoming kids free of charge! 

Whichever Maldives adventure you 

choose, we have no doubt it will be 

the experience of a lifetime. Details 

and bookings: priorityescapes.com 

Woo hoo … We’ve a week of island living up for grabs 

Fancy winning a week for you and a friend or partner in the Maldives? Ridiculous question. We’ve made new best friends 

forever with Priority Escapes, and together this is what we’re giving away. A seven-night holiday for two adults – four nights 

at the Cinnamon Dhonveli, and three nights at the Cinnamon Ellaidhoo, both four-star resorts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

daily are included, as are a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The prizes include return economy flights and 

airport taxes. There are specific travel dates for 2021 … for those, and a full list of what the prize includes and excludes, 

visit getitmagazine.co.za/joburg_north where you’ll find the entry form as well. You can also enter on 

Facebook (Get It Joburg North Magazine) and Instagram (get_it_joburg_north). Entries close March 30 … go, go, go! 


Spoil 

March 

Permanent laser hair 

removal. And it’s pain-free! 

Shaving your legs and underarms every day or so. Growing 

your bikini line so you can have a (painful) wax. Dealing with 

embarrassing facial hair. We have better things to do with our 

time than worry about unwanted hair. 

And ouch. The pain! Hair removal – temporary or permanent – 

has us wincing at the often unpleasant, sore, time-consuming, 

and hair-raising experiences. Then we heard about the 

Laser Beautique’s BeauLase Remove. The Rolls Royce of laser 

technology, it offers permanent hair removal – painlessly. 

Without anaesthesia or numbing gel. Sign us up. 

The aestheticians use a new technique called IN-Motion, which, 

in layman’s terms, is technology that gradually increases the 

power, a rise that is so gentle it almost feels like a hot stone 

massage. Compare this to the constant elastic-band-snap feeling 

of the run-of-the-mill treatments, and you’ll understand why 

we’re raving. Because it’s more bearable, it means you can also 

treat each area more aggressively, meaning fewer treatments and 

fewer clinic visits … saving time and money. 

It’s suitable for men and women, and for all skin types, including 

Asian, black and tanned skin. Oh … and for those of you with 

blonde, grey, ginger or white hair, ask about the Apilus treatment. 

It’s the bomb! Details: thelaserbeautique.co.za or 0861-850-851. 

We’ve got R1000 vouchers to give away to 10 Get It readers. 

PLUS, everyone who enters will win a 50 per cent discount 

voucher off a hair removal treatment of their choice at 

their local Laser Beautique. Enter on our Facebook page 

getitjoburgnorthmagazine before March 25. 


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JHB North - Mar 21

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