The wet winter is here people, stay safe!
Popping down to the Spar or the corner shop in your pyjamas: we’ve all been there. Whether or not you’ve done it in full robe and curlers or just snuck in with your slippers, it’s a common South African happening that proves we have no skaam as a nation.
It’s not just unattended fireplaces that are to blame; in trying to keep warm, many South Africans, especially those with less or no access to quality heating, are turning to dangerous heating schemes in their homes.
Us Saffas still glamourise the icy stuff because, as a rare occurrence in only some parts of our country at particular times in the year, we are not treated to it enough to quite get over it.
This time of year, we like our concoctions hot hot hot.
We’re due for another week of wet weather and frosty temperatures, which means it’s the perfect time to plan that hearty potjie dish.
Winter is the perfect time to get your Vespa tuned up and ready for summer. Don’t have a Vespa? We’ve got you covered.
The winter months bring with them a new set of challenges for your skin, which means you need a new set of solutions.
Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean that you have to do away with your favourite frozen treats.
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer, on NASA’s Terra satellite, acquired these natural-colour images of Lesotho blanketed in snow.
Ahead of the weekend we were told to expect snow and serious storms, and the weather gods didn’t disappoint. Let’s check out some of the better pics and videos.
Turning on the electric blanket is one way to beat the cold, but there’s another way to ensure things heat up in the bedroom too.
While winter is the ideal time for hibernation, that activity should be left to the furry creatures who do it best. Here’s how to beat the winter bulge.
Ever heard of the Rainbow Bagel? They’ve caused a stir around the world, and this weekend might be our first glimpse of the elusive creation.
As soon as the cold fronts start rolling in we immediately retreat to warmth – but that doesn’t always help with keeping your summer body.
We’re firm believers in cuddling with someone else to help fight the winter chill. Here’s the latest gadget to help you snuggle up with that lucky someone.
It’s winter and you need to get out of the house. The only problem is that all you really want is to cosy up next to a fire with a good glass of red and wonderful company. Here – we’ve sorted that for you.
I’ve been in thermals for four days now. I saw the sun for the first time since Sunday just this morning, where there was surely a fault in the clouds. Yep, winter is here.
Don’t despair that the temperature has dropped and your wood man is running late with the food for your fireplace – just pop away for the weekend where someone else will light your fires and pour your wine.
Jislaaik but it’s starting to get all kinds of frosty in the mornings. Here’s how you can make sure you never have to suffer through a lukewarm shower.
Winter in Cape Town is hardly fun. We tend to hibernate, build fires and drink a lot of red wine. Because we are coastal creatures, we need to see the ocean. Not this year…
Don your hats, boots and scarves, and let’s go snow hunting! With plenty of fresh powder in many parts of the country, I reckon all schools should call it a snow day and let the kids play…
Let’s face it. We’re excited for summer. But we know, come February, the heat will be weighing in on us. That’s why you should enjoy the last few cooler days of winter in the winelands.
That’s cheese – as in the dairy – we’re talking about. And if you happen to be a lover of all things cheese, then we have a piece of drool-inducing information which will send you into a gruyère and Emmentaler encrusted daydream..
The latest campaign video for the Christian Dior 2014/2014 Autumn-Winter fashion line-up has been released. Check it out now.
We’re all missing the late Summer sunsets – sundowners with mates; sun rays beating on your back. You don’t need to hibernate… remember that little thing called brunch?
Choose between these options:
Pay R269 for a Single Fully Fitted Electric Blanket, valued at R369
Pay R299 for a Double Fully Fitted Electric Blanket, valued at R399
Pay R459 for a Queen Fully Fitted Electric Blanket, valued at R599
Pay R499 for a King Fully Fitted Electric Blanket, valued at R629
What you need to know:
Three heat settings
Fitted design
Dual Detachable controllers
Heating area various to the four different sizes of blankets
Machine washable
Sizes:
Single: 107 x 91mm
Double: 150 x 140mm
King: 155 x 183mm
Feeling the Monday blues? Shame. We’re feeling it too. What better way to forget about this crappy weather other than many forkfuls of mouthwatering goodness?
I shouldn’t really talk, as I am currently in the South of France, smashing another bottle of rosé. But you’re not. You’re cold and your duvet is crap. You need to raise your game and you shouldn’t get ripped off. Try this.
Just because it’s getting cold, it doesn’t mean that you should stop enjoying your outside area! Whether you call it a porch or a ‘stoep’ – it’s an area usually wasted for a large portion of the year. Unless you have one of these..