One of my favourite events – the Gorry Bowes-Taylor Wordsworth Literary Lunch is happening again this Saturday at The Food Barn in Noordhoek Village. I am definitely going… Meet and greet rising star Penny Lorimer, the author of Finders Weepers. Date: Saturday, August 2 Time: 12 for 12.30 pm Place: The Food Barn, Noordhoek Village.…
Edward Davenport’s gigantic mansion, no 33 Portland Place in London is for sale for £25-£30 million. He has just spent 3 years detained at her majesty’s pleasure in jail. The six-storey house has 24 bedrooms, a swimming pool, vast dining and music rooms. The King’s Speech was filmed in the 110-room pile. “The film shoots…
Chef Chef is an American movie directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Jon Fabreau, Sofia Vergara, John Lequizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr and Oliver Platt. Jon Favreau is a professional chef who, resigns from his job at a restaurant and returns to his home town to start a food truck. The movie is not out…
I can’t believe it is Friday again, which means: Camps Bay villa of the week. Today’s villa Received “House of the Year” award in September 2009. Situated in First Crescent in Camps Bay, a couple of houses down from our 7 bedroom villa Lion’s View and Camps Bay Village. The Bond House has seven bedroom and is…
It is National Tequila Day so here is the recipe for the perfect Margarita. Best sipped around your private swimming pool from your villa you rent while on holiday in Camps Bay. Enjoy your cocktail while you watch the sunset over Camps Bay beach. For one Margarita: 1 1/2 oz. tequila 1 1/2 oz. triple…
The view of Clifton. One of the most popular beaches near Camps Bay due to it being wind-free and absolutely beautiful. You need to climb down quite a few steps to get to the beach. There is Clifton Beach 1,2,3 and 4.
When: Sunday, 27 July 2014 Where: Side Street Studios, 42 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town More info: www.capetownstreetfoodfestival.co.za
Walking on Cars is from Dingle in Ireland. They have been having sold-out concerts in Irelands for the last year. Watch out for this great band.
A modern seven bedroom villa in Bakoven, Camps Bay. There is a private pool situated walking distance to the secluded beach of Bakoven and with fantastic views, wireless internet etc. Housekeeping Mon – Sat, excluding public holidays. Rate from R9 800 – R12 500 per night. Website: www.campsbayapartments.com/accommodation/7-bed-bakoven-terrace/
Camps Bay in the distance, the photo was taken from the top of Clifton.
Back by popular demand. A Handful of Keys is at the Camps Bay, Theatre on the Bay again until the 10th of August 2014. Starring: IAN VON MEMERTY and JONATHAN ROXMOUTH
Jenny Lewis – Just One Of The Guys
Boyhood is a drama with Patricia Arguette, Ellar Coltrane and Ethan Hawke. The film was shot over a 12-year period.
I have always wanted to visit Dulstroom for three reasons: – The scenery – To eat trout – one of my favourite dishes – General FOMO. We arrived bang on lunch time – I would call that perfect planning. According to the art gallery owner, one of the best places to eat trout in Dullstroom…
A seven bedroom house in Bakoven, Camps Bay. There is a private pool situated short stroll to the secluded beach of Bakoven, wireless internet etc. Housekeeping Mon – Sat, excluding public holidays. Rate from R9 800 per night – R12 500 per night. Website: https://www.campsbayapartments.com/accommodation/bakoven-7-bedroom-house/
It’s the 21st Franschhoek Bastille Festival happening this weekend on 12 and 13 of July 2014. For more information visit: www.franschhoekbastille.co.za
Read the book – can’t wait to see the movie. Gone Girl with Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry.