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Strengths Coaching "for the life you love to live ..."
Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-74430084650672000162014-11-19T09:35:00.007+02:002015-10-10T17:55:31.399+02:00Wooden Bow Ties South Africa<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>Up your look with a genuine Wooden Bow Tie</b></h2>
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With Christmas only a matter of weeks away you want to up your game with a genuine Wooden Bow Tie hand-made and designed in South Africa. Stand out from the rest and take the "road less travelled". The bow ties are a perfect Christmas gift for a nephew, son or even grandson. All bow ties come in a wooden presentation box. </div>
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<a href="http://www.aydn.co.za/his.php" target="_blank">The Ayd'n Designs 'Quality Trading' Company</a> is a relatively new business owned and managed by my sixteen year old son, Elliot Ayd'n McDonald, who is a young designer. Everything from the website to the products are hand-made and designed by Elliot himself. </div>
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Orders can be placed over the website and posted to you any where in the world. Alternatively stockists include <a href="http://www.kznsagallery.co.za/" target="_blank">KZNSA</a>, <a href="http://www.hiltonvillage.co.za/retail/shopping/rosewood-collectables/view-details" target="_blank">Rosewood Collectables</a> (Hilton, KZN) and the <a href="http://www.tatham.org.za/shop.html" target="_blank">Tatham Art Gallery Shop</a> (PMB).</div>
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Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-78832537229517517592014-07-31T16:14:00.002+02:002014-07-31T16:14:55.889+02:00Original Natal Farmhouse For Sale Nottingham Road Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-65692969301307376152014-02-05T12:44:00.001+02:002014-02-05T13:02:53.496+02:00Purchase Gift items for your loved ones living in South Africa from Simply Sam Trading www.simplysam.co.za<h2>
Do you have loved ones in South Africa? Want to purchase lovely gift items for them from the comfort of your armchair?</h2>
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The world has become a small place and we can be in contact with our loved ones all over the world at very little expense these days using the likes of Skype, Bria or even FaceTime. I was on a trip to the UK once and took my friend around my home town of Nottingham and walked him around the Castle. The only thing was, he didn't fly over with me. He'd called on Skype and I shared my experience via this technology and he was able to walk the path with me as if he was literally by my side.</div>
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But the one thing we haven't managed to get right yet, is teleporting things. Wouldn't it just be awesome if you could place an order for an item and it was zapped over to you instantly. I think the closest we have come to this is Amazon, with their testing of the Robot Drones to deliver items directly to your door via the air.<br />
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Simply Sam Trading have been selling over the internet via <a href="http://www.simplysam.co.za/">www.simplysam.co.za</a> since 2007. We offer beautiful furniture and gift items, many of the gifts sourced from South African job creation projects. Our little gift cards are also made locally.<br />
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If you have a loved one in South Africa and are at a loss as to what to buy them for a special occasion take a look at <a href="http://www.simplysam.co.za/s.nl/sc.7/category.1841/.f?range=81%2C96%2C192" target="_blank">what we have on offer</a>. And if you can't find what you're looking for, <a href="mailto:sammc@telkomsa.net" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>, and we'll make suggestions and even try and source your requirement. Looking for a last minute gift? Sometimes we're in such a rush that pressing a button is the simplest way to order. Take a look at what www.simplysam.co.za has on offer. We'll wrap it, write on the gift card, and courier to your loved one, any where in South Africa. So what are you waiting for?<br />
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<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-27371177754229967632014-01-16T10:14:00.001+02:002014-01-16T10:37:44.307+02:00Pretty Cottage Nottingham Road - close to Clifton Prep & Michaelhouse<h2>
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We've all heard of á year in Provence' i'm sure. Well I had my own very experience renovating my little cottage in the Hamlet of Fort Nottingham. The cottage is only approximately sixty square metres, so one would think a little renovation project would have moved along pretty quickly. I started the process in January 2013 and January 2014 the cottage is now available for rent. </div>
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It is the perfect little retreat for parents of a boarder scholar who want a semi permanent retreat for when visiting their child at either Michaelhouse or Clifton school. Located in the historical Hamlet of Fort Nottingham, set in a nature reserve, this little area offers perfect peace and privacy, with views over the neighbouring fields stabling foals and horses . <a href="http://www.simplysam.co.za/Welcome-to-the-world-of-Simply-Sam-Trading/Properties-for-Sale-in-Natal-Midlands" target="_blank">A pretty little lock-up-and-go. </a></div>
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Rosewood Cottage is open plan: lounge, dining, granite kitchen with a huge stoop overlooking the one acre plot. The bedroom, with its anthracite stove for chilly evenings, has a romantic four poster bed with French armoire and French style shutters on the windows for a little siesta in the warm afternoons. Don't expect a TV - but rather bring your bicyle and walking shoes. The nature reserve offers more than enough entertainment.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Chester Williams was the first non-white player to be included in the Springboks and was the famous winger of the SA national Springbok team that won the Rugby World Cup against New Zealand in 1995.</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"><br />Fleur Ferri (1929-2006) art is represented in collections worldwide. Selected to record the last Sitting of Westminister System of Government in 6m painting of the State President & 29 Parliamentary figures for the Houses of Parliament; Has painted portraits of eminent government & public figures in SA & abroad; 14 portraits of Southern African Heads of State; among the many distinguished South Africans painted by Ferri are: Dr Anton Rupert (Rembrandt Foundation), Mr Harry Oppenheimer and Nelson Mandela</span>Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-68851118211051806752013-08-28T11:15:00.001+02:002013-08-28T15:21:58.922+02:00Eau-La-La - My 'French' inspired Bicycle from the local dumpI've been at it again. Yesterday I drove past the local dump and spotted exactly what I've been looking for to put outside my gate, at La Petite Maison'. Luckily, this morning, this beauty was still waiting for me. My 'French' inspired bicycle had to be old & rusted so's not to tempt theft, and that exactly what it is, with such character.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Simply Sam Trading at The Hilton College Arts Festival</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: magenta;">Find us in the <span style="font-size: large;">Campbell Hall</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.simplysam.co.za/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;">S</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;">imply</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;"> S</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;">am</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;"> T</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; text-align: center;">rading</span></span></a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">will be selling some amazing pieces including quirky ceramics by great SA artists, Vintage Ware, the odd antique up-cycled piece of furniture, as well as our usual range of items. Find us at the Campbell Hall connected to the main reception building. </span><a href="http://www.hiltonfestival.co.za/images/stories/2013/FestivalMap2013.pdf" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Hilton Fest Map</a><br />
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Find <b><a href="http://www.simplysam.co.za/" target="_blank">Simply Sam Trading</a></b> at the Hilton Arts Fest in the Campbell Hall along with<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #413a2f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">CHRISTIANE JAMAR VARNE</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #413a2f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">AMANDA LEGGA</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #413a2f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">LIEZE MEYE</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #413a2f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">MICHELLE OFFERMAN (SHARING WITH PATRICIA LATEGAN</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #413a2f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">MARYNA WAGENAAR</b><br />
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<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-55496562664308534122013-08-14T18:32:00.001+02:002013-08-14T18:37:10.529+02:00Look what I found in the Museum's Rubbish BinI'm all about recycling - love it. There's nothing gives me more pleasure than taking an old neglected 'thing' and restoring, either back to its original state, or up cycling into something quite wacky. This includes furniture, buildings, even broken pottery.<br />
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So you can imagine my delight, whilst driving yesterday, when I came across these two scruffy, yet vintage, mannequins outside of one of our Museums. On my trip to Paris last year I spotted lots, but the word 'Paris' stamp onto them had the prices sky rocketing. Needless to say my Parisian mannequin is still some where in Paris, to be bought on another trip.<br />
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So watch this space. I plan to give these sad mannequins a new lease on life, similar to the second photo below.<br />
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Below is a matching pair of antique Kaap style chairs we are selling for a young entrepreneur who is saving for a trip overseas.<br />
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<b><b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e're excited to announce that Simpy Sam Antique Brocante & Gifts have opened a retail outlet in Hilton, Kwazulu Natal. Conveniently situated at the VinLee Art Gallery, on the Hilton College Road, VinLee Gallery boasts some stunning Art, including collectable art by many well known artists in South Africa. Names such as Keneth Baker, Walter Meyer and Kaffie Pretorius, to name but a few. This was why we felt our choice of outlet had a compatible charm. Not wanting to showcase our stock in a stuffy shopping mall, we looked for an outlet with a breath of fresh air, and that's exactly what you'll find at VinLee Gallery, in the wide open landscapes, just off the Hilton College Road.</b></div>
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<b>Join us weekends from 9am-4.30pm for a complimentary glass of wine, coffee or tea and drink in the beautiful views. Select antique pieces, gorgous hand-made 'proudly South African' gift items and beautiful art that will knock your socks off. If you're a descerning buyer, you'll love what we have in store for you at the VinLee Gallery. 5kms from the Hilton off-ramp on the Hilton College Road. Follow the signs for VinLee and Simply Sam Trading</b></div>
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<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-43756925403619816602013-03-24T16:29:00.001+02:002013-03-24T16:29:01.208+02:00Sophie's Choice WillowmoreTo think we almost missed this wonderful antique shop & restaurant deli in Willowmore en route to George. Sophie's Choice in Willowmore will certainly delight the taste buds with real coffee and perfectly baked treats presented like something from a Victorian tea party. Their antique shop, though quite pricey for a little our of the way 'dorpie', has some real treasures. You will not be disappointed. About 50km away from Uniondale. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZmon-EsmDypBVYs4eG8iQdkRivLRT94Q0QZfYB6y9vi0T_so7axr6QQ4lwyN_H68VZYERanQYZJfZDK-8NczSXsK1kV0cxVbxe7eLTNEbxioawiOB8qZgNbC_gSlrCEQOtlgBjnnchk/s640/blogger-image-84617063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZmon-EsmDypBVYs4eG8iQdkRivLRT94Q0QZfYB6y9vi0T_so7axr6QQ4lwyN_H68VZYERanQYZJfZDK-8NczSXsK1kV0cxVbxe7eLTNEbxioawiOB8qZgNbC_gSlrCEQOtlgBjnnchk/s640/blogger-image-84617063.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EHRATEoLZNDvetvIekRSnBaxXyaoM-fsOKcDISJnLrbAXNZLkCZmD-aDEjf6d1NjrlM5n3z_lK4NmFSGEcmUbhmSrRf9E7reGGeIRbxXi8XNkMiVypohssnVYSHRNqBKDZdYmGle0sg/s640/blogger-image-1265708591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EHRATEoLZNDvetvIekRSnBaxXyaoM-fsOKcDISJnLrbAXNZLkCZmD-aDEjf6d1NjrlM5n3z_lK4NmFSGEcmUbhmSrRf9E7reGGeIRbxXi8XNkMiVypohssnVYSHRNqBKDZdYmGle0sg/s640/blogger-image-1265708591.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvwOOVXUOdIFk6pMyvcQdKz_4D08JzQdqO3SIxXx1FO2OIEDa2S9qrYoY3UjBGmUx7MIhwm5mvaT4Ox3nlFJh4H_r4WCO_ikz2-QzAzgrx57eFbaqQJfkDzwFETxZ2aJs3vZ1Dj9b03E/s640/blogger-image-192632360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvwOOVXUOdIFk6pMyvcQdKz_4D08JzQdqO3SIxXx1FO2OIEDa2S9qrYoY3UjBGmUx7MIhwm5mvaT4Ox3nlFJh4H_r4WCO_ikz2-QzAzgrx57eFbaqQJfkDzwFETxZ2aJs3vZ1Dj9b03E/s640/blogger-image-192632360.jpg" /></a></div>Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-42490568656804670952013-02-24T20:07:00.001+02:002013-02-25T10:29:41.528+02:00Ode to Oranges - hot off the pressMidlander, Linda Hatting, followed her dream with her recently published 'Ode to Oranges' Recipe Book filled with delicious recipes á l'orange, a simple cookbook on oranges and "parts of my life through the seasons". Stunning photography and inspiring recipes from some of the top culinary venues in the Natal Midlands. This wonderful books allows you to take a piece of the beautiful Natal Midlands home with you. So go on, spoil yourself, or treat a friend. Available <a href="http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl?ext=F&c=828476&sc=21&category=&search=4788" target="_blank">on line</a> or direct from Blueberry Gallery Cafe, R103 Nottingham Road<br />
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Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-195643841547795902013-02-14T11:57:00.004+02:002013-02-14T11:57:46.083+02:00A Week in the Kitchen - by Karen Dudley just arrivedI love this book, <b>A Week in the Kitchen</b> - by Karen Dudley - which has just arrived, so I am excited to say that our copies will be at Blue Berry Gallery Cafe tomorrow.<br />
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Karen Dudley is the owner of 'Kitchen' 111 Sir Lowry St, Woodstock, Cape Town and one can see, just flipping through her beautiful book that this is Cape Town's place to visit. Beautiful beautiful photography of real people, enjoying real food, in a real stunning place.<br />
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Karen's book can be ordered <a href="http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl?ext=F&c=828476&sc=21&category=&search=4787" target="_blank">online</a> at Simply Sam Trading - <i>postage takes approximately 7 days </i>or visit <a href="http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.828476/sc.7/category.17322/.f" target="_blank">Blueberry Gallery Cafe</a>, R103, open daily 8am-4pmSam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-67637052950056420172013-02-13T07:58:00.001+02:002013-02-13T08:23:06.600+02:00Spoil me Valentine<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>E</b></span>ven though I realise the commercial aspect of Valentines Day, I have to say that I love the idea, when we have inadvertently neglected our partners, to have a conscious excuse to spoil the one we love. <br />
This year I have a 'surprise' booking at the local Thai restaurant. Our daughter is having a giggle to herself because my husband mentioned to her, that he is going to surprise me, at the same restaurant. The biggest surprise is going to be when he tries to book, at the last minute, and discovers their full. But that's fine. Because that's when I'll step in and say surprise, surprise. <br />
Isn't that a lovely partnership - that we both had the same idea and know instinctively what the other is all about.<br />
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A couple of ideas for 'spoils' from Simply Sam Trading include these stunning French Armoires that are being sold at cost, due to space constraints.<br />
If you are a red heart person then you'll love our 'red heart' pottery, available at Blueberry Gallery Cafe.<br />
If you're partner has really forgotten who you are - nudge him back to reality with this cute, yet heart wrenching message, by John Bauer on ceramic tile.<br />
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Happy Valentines<br />
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There are some lovely articles including one on Fee Halsted, founder and owner of Armore in Nottingham Road. Certainly worth buying.<br />
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So when I discovered this little gem, I got to thinking of all those parents who battle to raise their children in the mornings. Imagine installing this in your kitchen and have it set for 6am and, just like 'Pavlov's Dog', you're children would most probably jumped out of bed - conditioned so to the sound of the bell at school. It would certainly be an unsual conversational piece.<br />
<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-11663009293045262602013-01-31T12:39:00.000+02:002013-01-31T12:44:37.107+02:00Marlene vd Westhuizen's Gorgeous Books - Free Delivery*<br />
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Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-25531951706105537072013-01-26T17:13:00.001+02:002013-01-27T06:24:47.744+02:00Transforming 'Cafe le Fort'We are about to start renovations on our little fifty square meter cottage - which some of you will know previously as 'Cafe le Fort' - which is tucked away in the pretty little Hamlet of Fort Nottingham, in just under one acre of garden, surrounded by a nature reserve, pretty meadows and trickling streams. The views face onto fields of horses, at its best during fowling time, when these wobbly legged beauties grace us with their presence.<br />
A couple of years ago we felled some of our own trees, mainly Deodar, but also some Cyprus, both of which give the most amazing scent which is a natural deterrent for insects. The Deodar is the hardest of the soft woods and is an excellent structural wood, having been used for builds, some of which are still standing some three hundred years later. You can imagine my delight when I read this, and realised i'd found an inexpensive way to add an additional 90 sqm extension to our cottage, using our sixteen cubes of planked wood. Originally we thought of a timber home extension which would be bolted to our existing cottage, but after a visit to Dirt Traders, in Curries Post, i was so excited to see their new shop, a Wood & Iron building that looks like a little historic building. I'm now sold on the concept of combining our shuttered, Frenchie style, cottage with a wood & iron addition which will house two mezzanine bedrooms and a spacious lounge with folding doors spilling out into the refreshing views. <br />
The current building will have two rooms knocked into one to create a simple kitchen/diner (I've already purchased a trendy black Smeg fridge) with the main en suite bedroom and a separate bathroom, next door.<br />
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Once complete we see this as the perfect little spot for parents of children at one of the boarding schools in the Midlands. A little piece of God's garden in which to appreciate time with family and friends.<br />
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Building starts in two weeks time, so watch this this space for further updates and pic uploads<br />
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Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-36107422174954626822013-01-24T21:15:00.000+02:002013-01-24T21:23:00.447+02:00La Popote restaurant<b><span style="font-size: large;">D</span></b>on't you just love it when you find a hidden gem of a place that stocks beautiful items, serves delish food, in a setting that makes you feel like you're somewhere in Europe. A little piece of escapism. La Popote restaurant, on the fringe of Hilton, is one such place. Situated at the renowned landscape gardener's home, Sue Tarr, this little gem has been around for years and is owned and run by Lesley Strachan. Sue's little shop occupies the spot where the original stables were and, if you look carefully, you can still see the original manger and steel partitians. Beautiful antique tables showcase lovely gift items, some from Sue's daughter who is the founder of a crochet job creation project just outside Ladysmith.<br />
Today I shared my little secret with two friends who have just moved to Hilton. I'm sure, having never been to this little hide away before, they'll become regular patrons in the future. If you're familiar with La Popote you'll know they offer scrumptious home-made delights such as pear tart served with home-made ice cream, a light refreshment with a creamy cappucino.<br />
Open for breakfast and lunch including Sundays at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sue-Tarrs-Summerhouse/161197290627334" target="_blank">Sue Tarr's Summerhouse</a> - 084 584 6930 033 343 2352<br />
<br />Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-64281649635560309392013-01-24T06:47:00.000+02:002013-01-26T17:14:16.620+02:00Planning Session "in the Field" at Nicolson's Restaurant<b><span style="font-size: large;">Y</span></b>esterday we sat amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Garlington in Hilton, KZN, drinking in the stunning views of farmers fields and natural vegatation from the fashionable, Nicolson's Restaurant. We had come to brain storm some business ideas and what a wonderful environment to get those creative juices flowing.<br />
But let me take this opporuntiy to punt <a href="mailto:nicolsons@garlington.co.za" target="_blank">Nicolson's</a> It's been a while since I was last here and I was delighted to see they have added a little cocktail bar just off the front entrance to the restauarnt - <i>note to self to come here for a sun downer after work - </i>it has a real trendy feel and yes, the views, fresh air and tranquility, make for a very special place - quite a contrast when you think you're mere minutes away from the polution of Pietmaritzburg. The waitrons at Nicolson's have the descretion to attend to your needs when requred, without unnecessary interuptions. I have a foreign friend who becomes very upset if staff start to remove plates before evereyone at the table is finished (very European) - well she would love it at <a href="http://www.garlington.co.za/amenities/nicolsons-country-cafe/" target="_blank">Nicholson's</a>. I've adopted her sentiment and was very pleased to see we were left alone until such time as we were all done.<br />
All in all, tasty and well presented food, lovely decor, well managed, great spot. 033 329 5200Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710085798400553450.post-54802600481324120882013-01-23T20:50:00.001+02:002013-01-23T20:51:12.540+02:00Nelson Mandela - The Mask of a Great ManLast weekend we happened upon an African Sculpter, in a unique Catholic Monastry in Kwazulu Natal. I love visiting these places. Not just because I myself am Catholic, but because of the history associated with the buildings, the people and the simplicity of the way things used to be. This man had carved the most amazing crucifix of Jesus, almost life size. There was a piece of wood lying to one side that was about to become another crucifix and it was truly amazing to see how passion and talent can turn a simple piece of wood into something so beautiful. Leaning against the wall I found a carving of a face which reminded me of something out of Alice in Wonderland some how, like the cat in the tree. He turned out to be an interpretation of <b>Nelson Mandela</b> - here he is...Sam McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658778471493411437noreply@blogger.com0