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    Tried & Tested: Alternative Aesthetics

    by Karisa Apr 11, 2020
    Apr 11, 2020

    I’ve decided to do a new “Tried & Tested” blog series featuring locally made products & small business that I love. If you have any suggestions of awesome small businesses…

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    Beaty Feature: My favourite hair stylist, Gilbert Mofubelu, is now based at LUME Beauty Atelier in De Waterkant

    by Karisa Jan 6, 2020
    Jan 6, 2020

    Gilbert Mofubelu, the extremely talented man behind all my hair makeovers over the past 5 years from blonde balayage to fiery redhead & various other looks in between, has recently…

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    I talk hot hair trends with Cape Town hair stylist Gilbert Mofubelu

    by Karisa Jul 29, 2019
    Jul 29, 2019

    Gilbert Mofubelu has been doing my hair for well over 4 1/2 yrs now. He took me from bland chicka who hadn’t changed her look up in way too long…

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    Wanting to do a family, couple, engagement, maternity & portraiture shoot? Check out A Lyrical Soul Photography’s Feb 2019 Packages

    by Karisa Feb 7, 2019
    Feb 7, 2019

    My beautiful friend Tatum Cochrane – a super talented graphic designer, creator of Soulshine Cards & all round creative spirit, started her own photography business last year called A Lyrical…

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    A quick look at Neutriherbs natural skincare products

    by Karisa Aug 28, 2018
    Aug 28, 2018

    So ja, I’m not really a natural beauty blogger, I fall more into the “where to eat, drink & have a general good time” category. 😉  But a friend of…

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    Back to black & a little bit about my 9 1/2 week travel adventure

    by Karisa May 23, 2018
    May 23, 2018

    OK maybe not black… but it sounded sexier than saying “back to brown”.  You see I’ve gone back to my dark brunette roots.  Why?  Well because I’m going to be…

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    VWS Trail Challenge 2018: Run for yourself, your mom & a great cause

    by Karisa May 8, 2018
    May 8, 2018

    There’s no better way to say happy mother’s day than with some blood, sweat & tears  – you know, to really show her how much you care… 😉  Well that’s…

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    Do take advantage of the Librisa Spa April promotions

    by Karisa Apr 13, 2018
    Apr 13, 2018

    Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the beautiful Librisa Spa at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel to try out one of their April promotions. Having never visited the…

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    Adventure Boot Camp for Women: A really fun way to get fit

    by Karisa Apr 5, 2018
    Apr 5, 2018

    From Mon, 5 March 2018 to Fri, 30 March 2018 I took part in a 4 week boot camp with the awesome people from Adventure Boot Camp for Women. The…

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    My favourite hairstylist, Gilbert Mofubelu, transformed me from blonde to redhead & I’m loving it!

    by Karisa Mar 9, 2018
    Mar 9, 2018

    I seriously can’t even remember my life before meeting my incredible hair stylist, Gilbert Mofubelu.  This man has, time and time again, taken my blah brunette hair & transformed it…

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Hi! My name is Karisa. I’m a lover of good food & good wine, trying new things, travelling, adventure, having a good laugh, retail therapy and most importantly the city of Cape Town.

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Pug in the mist ❤️ #mistymorning #deerpark #pugsta Pug in the mist ❤️ #mistymorning #deerpark #pugstagram #myboibax
A short story about a boi and his (dental) stick # A short story about a boi and his (dental) stick #donttouch #puglifethuglife #pugstagram #myboibax
Wine & Dine Wednesdays at @harringtonsct is always Wine & Dine Wednesdays at @harringtonsct is always a winning idea.🍷❤️ This month they’ve partnered with @fairviewwineandcheese , not only for a tasting of 5 beautiful wines, but also by incorporating their delicious cheeses into the menu. Think mushroom arancini with Fairview brie, grilled sirloin with Fairview blue rock sauce & a lovely roasted citrus tart made with Fairview cream cheese… Everything was so good.👌🏼👌🏼 At only R375pp this remains one of the best nights out in Cape Town. Catch them again this coming Wednesday, you won’t regret it. 😏

#harringtonscocktaillounge #fairviewwine #wineanddine #wineanddinewednesday #capetowndining
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The stoep (aka veranda if you’re feeling fancy) h The stoep (aka veranda if you’re feeling fancy)  has become my favourite part of the house. It’s giving Karoo farm house, but in the city & I absolutely love it. ❤️

A space that looked pretty dire & joyless when we bought the house is now a place to relax with a glass of wine after a long day, catch up on the comings and goings of the neighbourhood & enjoy watching the cable car go up and down Table mountain.

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Floor tiles sourced through @uniontiles 
3 seater bench from @decofurnsa 
Striped outdoor cushions from @outdoorworkz 
Buck heads from @iconomy_sa 
Outdoor roller blind from @shadeworx_blinds 
Riempies bench sourced on FB Marketplace
Malawi chairs sourced 2nd hand 

#capeheritage #diyrenovation #capetownrenovation #housereno #heritagehome #renovationproject #itneverends 😉
Happy pugoween errrybody 💀👻🎃 #happyhalloween2025 Happy pugoween errrybody 💀👻🎃

#happyhalloween2025 #thisoutfitisactuallyforcats #nobodysgonnaknow #myboibax
The Cardinal @ The Outlore Base - only 2 more chan The Cardinal @ The Outlore Base - only 2 more chances to experience this for yourself (Fri 19 Sep & Sat 20 Sep). It’s described as an immersive theatre experience, but honestly it’s not really something you can put into any box.  You simply have to go & I guarantee you, it will be like nothing else you have seen. 

Tickets via Quicket. 

#thecardinal #theoutlorebase #immersivetheatre
Swipe left for some food & wine sexiness 😏🍷 Every Swipe left for some food & wine sexiness 😏🍷

Every Wednesday @harringtonsct hosts Wine & Dine Wednesday where for R350 you get to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal paired with a wine tasting featuring a different wine estate each month. 

It’s a great deal, a lekka evening out & one of the best ways to celebrate making it to the mid-week point.

This month they’ve partnered with @fryers_cove_vineyards, the only vineyard within the Bamboes Bay ward on the West Coast & situated only 500 meters from the Atlantic Ocean.

You’ll get to taste 5 of their wines: 

• Fryers Cove Sauvignon Blanc
• Fryers Cove Chenin Blanc
• Fryers Cove Grenache Cinsault
• Fryers Cove Pinot Noir
• Doringbay Pinot Noir Rosé

There are only two more Wednesdays left with Fryer’s Cove - 20 & 27 Aug.  So get those reservations in now. To book, contact them on 078 916 7903 or bookings@harringtonstreet.co.za

#wineanddine #wineanddinewednesday #harringtonscocktaillounge #fryerscove
DETAILS BELOW 👇🏻👇🏻 A Camino with wine? Well say n DETAILS BELOW 👇🏻👇🏻

A Camino with wine? Well say no more 😉🍷 

We recently completed the Breedekloof Camino - a 5 day all-inclusive slackpacking hiking adventure in the Breede & Slanghoek Valley AND without a doubt an experience like no other.

Your starting point is just outside Rawsonville which is approximately a 90min drive from Cape Town. From there you follow a walking route ranging from 10 to 20km per day to explore the valley.  You get your walking done in the morning & finish around midday. Then you’re treated to a wine tasting & light lunch before being able to relax at your accommodation until dinner time.

It’s the perfect balance between challenging yourself but also being able to unwind & have fun.

What’s included?
- 5 days of hiking with an accredited guide
- Breakfast, walking snacks, lunch & dinner daily
- Drinks (wine, beer, non-alcoholic)
- Wine & gin tastings
- Beautiful accommodation
- Slackpacking service (they take your bags between accommodation spots)
- Safe parking for your car & a return shuttle back to it at the end of the 5 days

Need to knows:
- Max 12 people per group. You can either try get your own group together or join another group. You need at least 1 partner/buddy as the min booking requirement is for 2 ppl sharing. If you’re not too keen on sharing accommodation, then try get a group of 4 ppl together as most of the units sleep 4. We were only 2, but we met some great people & quickly became friends.
- The route is deemed medium difficulty, so you need to be relatively fit, but there’s no need for any special training beforehand & you certainly don’t need to be an elite athlete. If you enjoy longer distance walking, you’ll be fine.
- For rates & a detailed description of the route, check out their website.

If you’ve been looking for a unique getaway, this is it. Lots of little surprises along the way, a friendly & welcoming team, hospitality at its absolute best. You will love it. ❤️

#breedekloofcamino #breedekloofvalley #hikingsouthafrica #caminosouthafrica #hikingtrailssouthafrica 
#hikingwesterncape #hikingtrailsofinstagram
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