The word Chateau implies a huge home almost like a place in Europe.While Gateaux brings to mind a rich layered fluffy sponge cake with moorish fillings.So together that would make Chateau Gateaux translated to me The Palace of Cakes and to be honest that it is indeed. Two weeks ago ,Mum and I headed off to the branch that is…
Month: August 2015
#LocalisLekker with ZAZA Jewels
ZAZA Jewels is a local jewellery company that brings you quality jewellery at competive prices.Every woman loves to own gorgeous pieces of jewellery.I found out more about this brand and the dynamic couple behind the ZAZA label. 1)What is your core business? ZAZAjewels aims to cut out the middle man and retail portion of jewellery offerings in South Africa and…
OOTD // Pretty in Pink
I generally dont dress up for work.Meaning I do smart casual ,some days no make up and my hair is often tied up in a bun.So when it comes to function days at work I dress up and love creating a good impression. Last week at work, we had a formal lunch function celebrating Women.This was the first time we…
Baked Potato Gnocchi #Recipe
A few weeks ago while in conversation with my aunt in London the topic of Potato Gnocchi came up.Random I know but hey we are a foodie family.My aunt said how she uses fresh store bought Potato Gnoochi as dumplings in an Indian Lentil based soup dish. My mum always keen to try out new products and methods added Potato…
My Timeout weekend…..
Sometimes we need a weekend with just some timeout.With Gran in hospital for so many days it has been rather stressful for the whole family especially mum.I personally have been sick for several weeks with a cold,chest infection and most recently a kidney infection. I decided Mum and I both needed a timeout and this is exactly what we did…
Time Sensitive #TuesdayTruth
This powerful line from Buddha made so much sense to my life during the last 3 weeks.We all think we are going to live forever and so too will our loved ones.But the Truth is we actually dont have as much time as we think. Be thankful for everyday we are alive and strive to be kind to others.Do good…
Sorbet Pampering #Review
My local mall Galleria in Amanzimtoti, is under going major change.Included in the change are new and bigger stores.So when a few months ago I saw the signs for a Sorbet store coming soon I was rather excited. One of the reasons I love this brand ,is because of their involvement in community projects.A few months I wrote about the…
Life Lately….
The last 3 weeks , have been so crazy busy with so much going on. I have not had much time to focus on my blog and that makes me sad. Last year some time I did this really fun little post that kinda summed up my days.So today I will be doing just that.. At the moment ….. I…
Footprints of Kindness #TuesdayTruth
I love footprints and one of my favourite quotes is Footprints in the sand. Life is too short and unpredictable.People wont remember us when we are gone unless our life had impacted theirs.I have and am still trying on a daily basis to leave my footprints of kindness wherever I go. Some days are harder than others , but each…
Appreciate your Grandparents #TuesdayTruth
The past week has been such an emotional week for my family.My beloved and only grandmother has been in hospital. It has been a crazy week of hospital visits to ICU and sleepless nights.But my gran is a fighter.All we can do is pray for a recovery and no suffering. At 81 ,Gran has lived an amazing life of experiences…