#5 Newsletter-2021

OPALINE-Fermob’s newest colour
NEWSLETTER #5 2021
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CONTENT
Newsletter #5 2021
Features
PG. 4-7
PDJ STAFFERS REVEAL THEIR FAVOURITES
PG. 8-13
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
PG. 14-15
COLOUR VIBE
PG. 16-17
TASTY TREATS
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PG. 18-19
SUMMER COMBO PACKS
PG. 20-21
DID YOU KNOW?
PG. 22-23
COMING SOON
PG. 20-21
CONTACT US
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WISH LIST
EVERYTIME A NEW CONTAINER ARRIVES ON OUR SHORES AND WE HAVE THE
PLEASURE OF UNPACKING ALL THE NEW AND EXCITING ITEMS, WE GO THROUGH
THE “OOHHH I WOULD LOVE THAT” PHASE. JOIN US AS WE SHARE SOME OF OUR
FAVOURITES WITH YOU.
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ABOVE:
THESE TRIVET ARE FUN, COLOURFUL AND THE PERFECT GIFT
FOR SOMEONE WHO APPRECIATES UNIQUNESS.
BELOW:
THE ALTO TRAY IS A REAL FAVOURITE WITH US.
YOU CAN USE THEM TO LAYER COLOUR WHEN DECORATING
YOUR TABLE.
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WISH LIST FAVOURITES
WHILST UNPACKING OUR
GLASSWARE CONSIGNMENT
THESE DELICATELY
COLOURED BENICA VASES
REALLY STOOD OUT.
THE OPAQUE GLASS OUTER
REALLY SOFTENS THE
DELICATE BLUES, PINKS AND
GREENS OF THE INNER VASE.
NOT ONLY ARE THEY PERFECT
GIFTS BUT ALSO THE
PERFECT ACCESSORY FOR
YOUR BREAKFAST TRAY OR
BEDSIDE TABLE
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THE LATEST SCATTER
CUSHIONS FROM FRANCE
ARE HAVING AN IMPACTON
OUR DISPLAYS AND PEOPLE
ARE LOVING IT.
TRENDY PATTERNS AND
GORGEOUS SUMMER
COLOURS ARE REALLY
STRIKING A CORD WITH US.
IT’S SO EASY TO MIX AND
MATCH WHILST WORKING IN
COMPLIMENTARY COLOUR
WAYS
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RHS
CHELSEA
FLOWER SHOW
NOW BEING HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN
SEPTEMBER. 21st—26th SEPTEMBER 2021
MY BUCKETLIST INCLUDES A VISIT TO THE FAMOUS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW WHERE THOSE,
AT THE FOREFRONT OF GARDEN DESIGN, SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS.
OF PARTICULAR INTEREST THIS YEAR IS THE FLOWER SHOWS CHALLENGE TO A COUPLE
OF “NEW-TO-CHELSEA DESIGNERS”. DESIGN A POCKET SIZED, REALISTIC GARDEN IN A
2mm X 5m00 SPACE. THIS CHALLENGE IS PARTICULARLY RELEVANT AS PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
MOVE TO SMALLER, SUSTAINABLE SPACES.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT CHELSEA WHILST IT UNFOLDS
GO TO rhs.org.uk FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS.
YOU CAN FIND OUT HOW A TASTY ROSÉ FROM SOUTH AFRICA IS ON EVERYONES LIPS,
AND PUTTING MZANZI’S OWN BABYLONSTOREN ON THE INTERNATIONAL MAP.
GET INSPIRED AND JUMPSTART YOUR GARDEN PLANS FOR THIS SUMMER.
RIGHT: ALEXANDRA NOBLE’S, GARDEN OF BLOOMS, IS ANOTHER SHOW CASE OF HOW A
SMALL BALCONY CAN MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
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ABOVE: FIRST OFF IN THE BALCONY CHALLENGE IS THE ARCADIA BALCONY GARDEN
BY MARTHA KEMPEL SHOWCASING MAGNIFICANT INDIAN DESIGNED DOORS
AS IT’S CENTRAL FEATURE.
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R H S CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
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SEPTEMBER
2021, ENGLAND
RIGHT TOP: THE EMPHASIS HERE IS ON WILD FLOWERS. THIS GARDEN WILL BECOME A HABITAT
FOR CITY WILDLIFE.THE LANDFORM BALCONY GARDEN WILL CERTAINLY BE AN ATTRACTION FOR
BEES WITH IT’S BRIGHT BLOOM PALETTE. DESIGNER NICOLA HALE
RIGHT BOTTOM: THE GREEN SKY POCKET GARDEN AIMS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
AS PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO FIND PEACE WHILST BEING IN LOCKDOWN. DESIGNER, JAMES SMITH,
RECOGNISES THAT SITTING AMONGST GREENERY AND SNIFFING THE AROMAS OF LAVENDER
AND ROSEMARY WILL RESTORE CALM TO ANY MOOD.
ABOVE: DESIGNER MICHAEL COLEY WAS INSPIRED TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF CALM IN HIS
SKY SANCTUARY. A PLACE HIGH UP THAT ALLOWS FOR CONTEMPLATION AND RELAXATION
APART FROM THE BUSY WORLD AROUND.
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AND THE
GOLD GOES
TO
BEST SHOW GARDEN
GUANGZHOU, CHINA
INSPIRED BY OUR
STEWARDSHIP OF
THE PLANET, THE
GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS
THE NEED FOR
BETTER AND MORE
RESPONSIBLE
PLANNING
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A MESSAGE TO KEEP YOUR CARBON EMMISSIONS TO A
MINIMUM AND DRIVE AN ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE.
THE N1 GARDEN CENTRE WON GOLD FOR THE BEST
HOUSEPLANT STUDIO AS THEY CELEBRATE AUTUMN
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SAME CHAIR
DIFFERENT
VIBE
THE FERMOB 1900 CABRIOLET ARMCHAIR IS A CHAMELION. IS IT SOFT AND ROMANTIC, A FUNKY
CHAIR FOR A TEENAGE GIRLS BEDROOM OR A PERFECT SEAT FOR YOUR RETRO CHILL SPOT?
THANKFULLY FERMOB® FRANCE HAS 24 COLOURS FOR THIS AMAZING CHAIR SO YOU CAN
CREATE YOUR OWN VIBE.
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FERMOB HAS THIS TO SAY OF THEIR ICONIC
CABRIOLET CHAIR
Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, curl up in this
generously sized chair with its curved lines. Relax and
read a book as you enjoy its boudoir feel or take
advantage of its tea room style to savor a drink.
Whatever you do, you’ll want to admire this stunning
work of art: even the smallest detail of this
armchair’s scrolls are hand-crafted with 64 hammer
strikes and the impressive assembly process to make
your 1900 cabriolet armchair requires intricate
handiwork!
The ultimate furniture offers true elegance and real
comfort: this outdoor metal armchair features round
lines and a plush and generously sized cushion with a
depth of 8 cm which is both soft to the touch and
incredibly hard-wearing for outdoor use.
Its water-repellent Sunbrella ® fabric
is resistant to UV rays, stains and mold. The convex
shape of its backrest fits the shape of your body
In the shade of an oak tree in the garden, on a
Parisian balcony or in the living room, this metal
armchair goes perfectly with a low garden
table from the same collection.
ONCE YOU HAVE DECIDED ON YOUR PERSONAL VIBE CHOOSE THE COLOUR THAT BEST SUITS
YOUR VISION. IF YOU FANCY A SOFT ROMANTIC LOOK CHOOSE COLOURS LIKE FROSTED LEMON,
CLAY GREY, WHITE AND ICE MINT.
FOR A MORE FUNKY LOOK GO FOR BRIGHTER COLOURS LIKE PINK PRALINE AND CAPUCINE. THIS-
RETRO VIBE SHOWN ABOVE GIVES YOU SO MUCH SCOPE TO PLAY WITH COLOUR.
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WOMAN’S DAY MAGAZINE
ASPARAGUS AND POTATO GALETTE
BALANCED, TASTY AND EASY TO PREPARE
PREP TIME: 10 MIN
COOK TIME: 40 MIN
SERVES 4
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INGREDIENTS
2 x Yukon golden potatoes
1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
230g Asparagus, cut diagonally
into 2.5cm strips
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Pepper
1 cup of Gruyère cheese
coarsely grated
1 frozen rolled pie crust
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Large egg
Mixed green salad for serving,
optional
METHOD
1. Heat oven to 220 degrees C. In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes,
onion, asparagus, olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add
the Gruyère and toss to combine.
2 Working on a piece of parchment paper, roll the pie crust into a 30cm
circle. Slide the paper (and crust) onto a baking sheet. Spread the
mustard on the pie crust, leaving a 7.6cm border around the edge.
3 Spoon the potato-asparagus mixture onto the pie crust, leaving a
6.3cm border around the edge. Fold the border over the mixture.
4 In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush
the crust with the egg mixture and bake until the crust is golden brown
and the vegetables are tender, 30 to 35 minutes (cover with foil if the
crust is browning too quickly). Transfer to a cutting board and cut into
pieces. Serve with a salad, if desired.
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BEFORE YOU HEAD OUTDOORS
FOR THE REST OF SUMMER
GRAB YOURSELF ONE OF THESE
SUNSHINE COMBOS!
ITEMS FEATURED: LOUISIANE GARDEN BENCH, SCATTER CUSHIONS AND THROWS
ALL IMPORTED FROM FERMOB® FRANCE
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DID YOU
KNOW
I LOVE BROWSING AROUND A FASCINATING WEBSITE CALLED DID-YOU-KNOWS.COM.
IT’S FULL OF FUN FACTS WITH 43 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES TO BROWSE THROUGH.
FACTS ON THE ALPHABET, ANIMALS, BRANDS, FAMOUS PEOPLE, HISTORY, THE HUMA BODY AND
SPACE JUST TO NAME A FEW.
HERE A FEW OF THEIR FUN FACTS TO MULL OVER.
* 11% OF PEOPLE ARE LEFT HANDED
* AUGUST HAS THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF BIRTHS
* A BEAR HAS 42 TEETH
* AN OSTRICH’S EYE IS BIGGER THAN IT’S BRAIN
* 8% OF PEOPLE HAVE AN EXTRA RIB
* LEMONS CONTAIN MORE SWEETNESS THAN STRAWBERRIES
* THE HAWAIIAN ALPHABET HAS 13 LETTERS
* RABBITS LIKE LIQUORICE
* TOPOLINO IS THE NAME OF MICKEY MOUSE IN ITALY
* BIRDS NEED GRAVITY TO SWALLOW
* THE MOST COMMONLY USED LETTER IN THE ALPHABET IS E
* DREAMT IS THE ONLY WORD THAT ENDS IN MT
* A CAT HAS 32 MUSCLES IN EACH EAR
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* GOLDFISH CAN SEE BOTH INFRARED AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
* SWITZERLAND EATS THE MOST CHOCOLATE EQUATING TO 10 KG/PER PERSON
ANNUALY.
* MACADAMIA NUTS ARE TOXIC TO DOGS
* WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES IT CAN REACH 30 000°C
* STEWARDESSES IS THE LONGEST WORD THAT IS TYPED WITH ONLY THE LEFT HAND
* THE ONLY CONTINENT WITH NO ACTIVE VOLCANOES IS AUSTRALIA
* M&M’S CHOCOLATE NAME STANDS FOR THE INITIALS OF IT’S INVENTORS
MARS & MURRIE
THE 1939 NOVEL GADSBY, BY ERNEST VINCENT WRIGHT,
IS THE LONGEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED (50 000 WORDS)
THAT DIDN’T CONTAIN THE LETTER “E”
SIMILARLY, GEORGE PEREC WROTE THE FRENCH NOVEL
LA DISPARITION, OMITTING THE LETTER E
AN AMAZING FEIT AS E IS THE MOST USED LETTER IN BOTH
ENGLISH AND FRENCH.
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KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
WE HAVE MORE EXCITING ITEMS ARRIVING SOON INCLUDING THIS TRIO OF LED
PILLAR CANDLES THAT COME COMPLETE WITH A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE.
THEY LOOK AND FEEL LIKE THE REAL THING.
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Bryanston, Johannesburg
Your Bryanston Sales Team:
Milena, Katya, Snezha and Alex
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WhatsApp: 072 294 8733
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Cnr Spaanschemat River
& Doordrift
Constantia, Cape Town
Your Constantia Sales Team:
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jardin.co.za
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