{Buttercup Collectibles} at the Retro Vintage Festival in Durban 27 April!
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Buttercup Collectibles {I Heart Market}
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A day at the beach...Durban Pier
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Some snaps from a spontaneous trip to Durban beach front with my special friend Cayleigh and her bf...the gloomy weather made a very cool backdrop don't you think?!
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| on the hunt for some treasure... |
Pretty for a Saturday...{Happiness Is}
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Aren't these illustrations just lovely? All done by local freelance designer, illustrator & blogger Fathima. I want them all printed and block mounted in my home :)
Click here to see her blog, and get in contact with her for any design work you might be wanting, or even just to tell her how great you think her work is (like I just did!). Yay for local talent!
xxx
Columbo Coffee {Durban}
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Deep in the heart of the city (now when I say deep, I mean deep! Think factory centre of the city deep) lies an awesome place to get your hands on freshly ground coffee.
I am inserting the blurb from their website, as it does a pretty fine job of explaining what Columbo is all about...
"The Colombo story began many years ago when a young James Brown Richardson, who was employed by Thornton Tea and Coffee, was called to service during the First World War. An Australian veteran of the Siege of Ladysmith, he decided to move to South Africa some years before as he had grown fond of this charming land during a visit. After catching Malaria in East Africa during WW1, he was invalided out. When James (fondly known as "Jas B") returned, he found that his employers had gone under and that he would have to carve his own path in order to continue in the industry that he loved. In 1917, Jas B opened his own shop in Johannesburg, South Africa and began to provide Tea and Coffee to the mines in and around the Transvaal (now known as Gauteng). But in 1922, when Jas B could not deliver to strikers during the Rand rebellion, he was forced to pack up his shop and move to Durban due to the threats of the strikers involved.
It was in 1923 that Jas B together with his son, Norman Richardson (who was only 17 at the time) founded The Colombo Tea Agency in a basement of the old Barnes & McFie Arcade in Durban. The Colombo Tea Agency was based on the Richardson family’s knowledge and “nothing but utmost value” approach to Tea and Coffee. The Colombo Tea Agency, specialists in Tea, Coffee and Cocoa, would continue to make their mark on the people of Durban through harsh times and dark realities, to the silver lining and even brighter future.
Fast forward to the early seventies - the Richardson family business was well supported in their decision to turn down offers in buying their West Street property (the original micro-coffee roastery and shop) as a part of a development project in 1972. In refusing to give way to big business, Norman Richardson, then MD of the company, quickly became a people’s hero receiving a flood of appreciative letters from all over the country.
Colombo Tea & Coffee Co. has undergone many changes, but time has taken kindly to the Colombo legacy and the preservation of our ideals. Our Mission since 1917 has been "To never compromise on the value of fine Tea and Coffee and Cocoa, and to spread our love of these fine beverages to all that we come into contact with". We now have the opportunity to communicate this message with the entire International community, showing our knowledge and skills, passed down to us through generations of passionate research and development. Our young team is comprised of passionate roasters, blenders and baristas dedicated to the artisan science of flavour, especially the complex characteristics found in tea and coffee. Lead by Victor Richardson (fourth generation director of Colombo) and Kyle Fraser (the young blood and breath of life into Colombo) commitment to the local audience and web of local ‘business partners’ we are destined to spread our unique message to an eager market!"Who wouldn't want to pop in for a cuppa now?!
Colombo Tea & Coffee Co. PTY (Ltd)
369 Gale Street, Durban, KZN, SA
Email: info@colombo.co.za
Tel: (031) 205 3283
Fax: (086) 591 5539
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30
Sat: 9:00-14:00
Public Holidays: CLOSED
{I Heart Market}
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A few of my favourite stalls at the I Heart Market Market in Durban last Saturday...
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| Enjoying a delicious freshly squeezed orange, apple & ginger juice with the lovely Lieschen |
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| Freshly Found |
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| Rollin Vintage |
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| Soft Hearted |
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| Anna Bella Designs |
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| Ikhaya |
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| Token Ceramics |
*a more detailed post to follow soon with lots more pic's!*
Spruce Salon in Morningside, Durban {Review}
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On friday afternoon, I had the pleasure of meeting Katy, therapist & owner of Spruce
{a delightful Salon} which she recently opened in Morningside Durban.
Ladies, if you need a break from reality and love the thought of being pampered, surrounded by orchids while sipping on an apple & mint cordial, then why not book yourself in for a {treat}ment at Spruce.
First, a few questions to get to know the lady behind the brand...
Q: Where is your favourite place to spend a saturday afternoon?
Wherever family and friends are.
Q: If you could go back in time and tell your 5 year old self anything, what would it be?
Listen to your gut!
And now for a little more about Spruce...
Q: Have you always been interested in beauty? Has owning your own salon always been a dream of yours?
Absolutely! I remember doing D.IY facials at home on whoever would let me, with all sorts of interesting concoctions from the fridge and pantry – those poor skins! Ive always been fascinated by hand-healing therapies, the power of good products and self-improvement in general, so becoming a beauty therapist was a bit of a no-brainer, and of course owning my own salon was always the ultimate goal.
Q:Tell us the story behind the name, Spruce.
It just came to mind when I Was brainstorming for names. I wanted something short, sweet and catchy that embodied what I do how I want my clients to feel when they’ve walked out my doors – spruced-up!
Q: What is your most popular treatment with your clients?
Both the ESSE and Dr. Babor facials and extremely popular – its a total head-to-toe pamper. And I cant keep up with the Shellac nails – its a life-changing product!
Q: Do you offer any signature treatments?
My facials are definitely unique in that I combine a whole array of techniques to create a very relaxing and beneficial treatment. I also offer a hot lava-shell massage which is similar to the traditional hot stone massage but so much more indulgent!
Q: What skincare brands do you stock?
I use and sell ESSE (100% organic) which is an incredibly nourishing and healing product that anyone can use and it is extremely powerful in treating all of the common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, dryness etc. Im totally hooked! And then for anyone wanting to turn back the clock and totally transform dull, tired and aging skin Dr Babor is magic-wand of beauty products that guarantees instant results – you literally watch the lines disappear in minutes – its your botox and fillers without the needles!
I had the most wonderful Esse facial when I was there, a full head to toe treatment. All i can say is that Katy, in the few weeks before my wedding, I hope your schedule is free so I can see you for lots and lots of pre-wedding 'sprucing' up!
*Sage* Ballito {Café}
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I had a very quick visit to Ballito a few weekends ago, to a) fetch my lovely Save the Dates for our Wedding from the oh-so-talented ladies at Ruby and the Swallow, and b) to have a coffee and catch up with one of my oldest school friend, Sandra. She suggested we head to Sage, just on the outskirts of Ballito for some good food and a vibey atmosphere. Here are just a few snaps of our time spent drinking cappuccino's, wandering around the lovely premises, and eating the odd slice of cake...
Sage is so much more than just a cafe, complete with garden and lifestyle decor, kiddies play area, boutique clothing store and salon, you could easily find yourself spending your whole day there. And with lots and lots of goodies to keep the kids busy, Mom can relax with a good cup of coffee and have her nails done, all without moving an inch :)
1 Old Fort Road, Fox Hill, Salt Rock
sagecafe@telkomsa.net
Tel: +27 (0)32 525 8059
**website coming soon at www.sagecafe.co.za**
#IHeartMarket...Launch of Buttercup Collectibles!
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Saturday marked the very exciting start of Buttercup Collectibles at the I Heart Market at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Thanks so much to everyone who came by to have a look/say hello/make a purchase. It was a wonderful feel to be on the other side of the stalls :) And everyone was so gosh darn friendly! Now I know why I love Durban so much (not that I don't love my home city of gold, but here's just something special about Durbs!). We hope to see you all again next month with lots more goodies in stock...
In the mean time, here are a few pics from Saturday. Don't forget to keep checking up on the "Buttercup" Page at the top of the blog. I will keep updating it with items that are still for sale :) And of course to stay up to date with our Facebook Page.
I hope you all had a super relaxing weekend and didn't get swept away in the Cyclone :)
xx
Lovely Market Finds...*Indulgent Delights*
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I found myself at the wonderful I Heart Market again on Saturday (it was their first opening of the year) and the heat sure made it's presence known! But despite the humidity and general "sweaty"ness of everyone there, it was a great turnout! I found a relatively new store which caught my eye...Indulgent Delights. Hannah makes all kinds of lovely goodies, from bunting to cushions to children's toys and lots lots more. After my attempt last year at making bunting, I will definitely be chatting to Hannah in the future before I attempt any more myself!
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| This is a shot Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Markets new venue is on the other side of the stadium to where it was last year! There is ample parking opposite the market! Don't make the mistake I did and park where you think the market will be and the hike in 35C weather and arrive looking frazzled :) |
If you would like to get in touch with Hannah, you can drop her a line directly at IndulgentDesignsSA@gmail.com or pop over to her Facebook group to find out more!
Corner Cafe, Durban
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Looking for a place that offers good service, scrumptious food and a friendly local...then pop into Corner Cafe in Glenwood, Durban.
After a hasty 'Help! Looking for fun places to visit in Durban' message on Twitter, the lovely Nadia from CupCakeCourture suggested I head to Corner Cafe for a fill up. She had also suggested Mooi & Wakaberry which have since been plugged into 'Favourites' on my GPS!
After a quick caffeine fix, I was bouncing off the walls while being given a delightful breakdown of other cool spots to check out in Durban by Corner Cafe's owner, Judd.
Thanks for all the helpful info Judd, We will be back!
CornerCafe also boasts its own vintage store full to the brim with treasures that are "Resurrected and Recycled".
Address
Corner of Cromwell and Brand Roads
Glenwood
Durban
Phone 032 201 0219
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday 07h00 - 17h00
Click here to visit Judd's blog, and click here for Corner Cafe's Facebook Group.
Mooi, Durban
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A recent trip to Durban to drop off Farmboy's work vehicle led to some exciting finds in this lovely coastal city. Wackaberry was a super duper way to get our taste buds going, while Mooi was a treat for all our other senses. Such pretty things to look at and buy, Farmboy had to literally drag me out the shop while threatening to never go shopping with me again!
Stocking everything from local handmade prettyness to thrifted goodies, and just about everything in between you won't be leaving empty handed. And it was the friendly Lauren (half of the genius behind Mooi) who told me about the Wonder Market in Umhalanga. Smart lady :)
If you've only got one day in Durbs, make sure that Mooi is at the top of your to-do list...
Address:
100 Bulwer Road
Glenwood
Durban
031 201 8274
Click here to visit their blog and here to get in contact with Lauren and Fiona
Wakaberry, Durban
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Having found this yummy pit stop on a recent tour of Durban, I can't wrap my head around the fact that they aren't on every street corner!
It's all so easy...grab a cup, choose a flavour, add a gazillion topics, pay, and you're A for Away.
And because it's all frozen yogurt as opposed to ice cream, it's pretty guilt free! Well, that is until you top yourself up with ever sour worm, flake and turkish delight under the sun.
Location:
217 Florida Road
Morningside
Durban
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Shop 3
41 Mackeurtan Avenue
Durban North
and coming soon to Hillcrest and Ballito!!!
Opening Hours:
Mon - Thu:10:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri - Sat:10:00 am-11:00 pm
Sun:10:00 am-9:00 pm
Happy snacking!
Market Buys...
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A recent trip to the loveliness that is the I Heart Market at the Moses Madiba Stadium in Durban left my purse a little lighter, but my smile tthhhhiiissssss much bigger...
It's the last market for the year happening this Saturday...Get your bums down there for some last minute Christmas Shopping!
My purchases:
I just <3 these gorgeous ceramic magnets made by the lovely Natasha of Love Inspired. Natasha hand makes gifts and other things of prettyness for weddings, special events and decor. Make sure to check out her site to stay up to date on new stock!
How adorable are these hairclips from Nadia at CupCakeCourture?? So lovely I just HAD to get two, these are the perfect stocking fillers for someone special. If you like what you see, get in touch with Nadia (click here) and you can place an order directly through her.
And these lovelies are just for me...Jen from Jen-Jen Designs dabbles in freelance art, design and photography and I am just so in <3 with my new pictures!
It's the last market for the year happening this Saturday...Get your bums down there for some last minute Christmas Shopping!
I Heart Market...Christmas Shopping!
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I Heart Market is happening 3 times this month...yipee! So if you missed it this past weekend, never fear, you have two more chances to get your Christmas Shopping on. Here are a few goodies I picked, as well as a few photo's from some of my favourite stalls:
This was our first stop...Wafel for some brekkie. I had stuffed my face with 3 bowls of Milo Cereal before I arrived at the market so I can't say for certain just how good these were, but all I could hear from Louise while munching was "mmmmm".
Jen was just so sweet, not minding me snapping away. Sometimes people get very sticky about me taking pictures of their work, which really grates me as I always make it very clear that I'm not stealing idea's when I take photo's. I love blogging, I love taking photographs, and I love it when people leave comments telling me how useful they find my blog, thats why I do what I do. For no other reason than that. Anyway,*enough grumbling * from me :)
Click here to see Jen's blog, and click here to see a catalogue of her work!
These pretty little things are from Natasha of LoveInspired. Natasha makes handmade gifts in a range of designs for weddings, special events and other home decor. I had to stop myself from buying each and every magnet in collection! And how cute as these gift tags, I will be buying many more delights from her stall when I come again!
And as always, I love touring around Pippa and her beau (from TheThriftCollection) gorgeous caravan in search of treasures...
I Heart Market is on for the next two Saturdays leading up to Christmas (10th & 17th December) and is held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium from 9h00 - 14h00.
Pop into *Churchill House* Durban
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If you're in the neighbourhood and feel like a rest stop, why not pop into Churchill House. The staff are wonderful, always smiling and serving an endless supply of 'Holy Wine' in the sweetest glasses...
The food is good (except the Health Bread as the portion is tiny) and my favourite thing to eat is the savoury muffins. Here is my new favourite, the brinjal and sun dried tomato 'potted' muffin:
And when you've stuffed your face, take a walk around the rest of the shop which is home to an amazing collection of antiques and collectibles...
Directions:
Corner of Churchill Road and Windmere (now Lilian Ngoyi)
*Milk Cafe* Ballito
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Spending a weekend in Ballito is never complete without a stop to my favourite ice cream chop...Milk Cafe. With super friendly staff and really really yummy ice-cream, it's the perfect place to hang out this summer...
Directions
18 Compensation Drive Ballito
032 946 2310
click here to visit their Facebook page
Markets to look forward to in Kwazulu Natal...
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I Heart Market: Moses Madiba Stadium, Durban. Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th December
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Cnr Kassier & Alvestone Rd, Assegay. Every Saturday from 06h00 - 10h30.
Market Haul...
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On a recent trip to the beach (we swopped sun, sea & sand and for rain, wind and mud) and when the weather had improved slightly, my friend Odette and I headed for the lovely I Heart Market in Durban, which has made the Moses Madiba Stadium it's new home.
And a trip to the market is never complete without a couple of purchases...
Don't you just love these pegs! Wrapping gifts will never be the same again! The lovely Vanessa at Little Mud Hut Designs also makes magnets, tags, bunting, gift bags and lots lots more, click here to check out her facebook page for more information on where you can get your hands on these goodies
Aren't these little ring holders just so pretty...I had stop myself from buying all of them!
Up at the Top, Pottery and Mosaic Studio.
Eleanor Gillitt: upatthetop@gmail.com
35 Laughton Avenue, Glenashley, Durban,
These are my second and third pair of earrings from Sophia Baskin, all made by her from gorgeous pieces of material!
Email her at sophiabasckin@gmail.com for more info ♥
Odette surprised me with this pretty pair of rose earrings :)
Click here to check out the website with all the other goodies to buy!
RBH Salon, Ballito
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The weather over the past few days has been cold and wet, not ideal for the beach, but ideal for treating oneself to some "rest and relaxation". Thats exactly what Odette and I found at Redlands Beauty and Health Salon in Ballito. An hour later, we walked out the door with the softest pads and cutest toenails...for a lovely R170. The next time you find yourself in Ballito, go on and treat yourself...your feet will love you for it :)
