Woman & Home South Africa

Truth time: I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s just not something that my hubby and I do. Mind you, it’s not something that faded away over time, we have just never really done it, and that’s okay. With that said, we still fully understand the importance of celebrating our love, both for each other and ourselves. We do it with those unexpected gifts on a random Tuesday, a cup of coffee at the start of the day, or one of us making the other’s favourite meal, just because... It’s in understanding that there are times when we need to do things on our own, whether that’s me having my nose stuck in a book, or him working on his latest woodwork project. It’s in those moments where we‘ve rewatched a…

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Skincare Made Simple Brimming with probiotics, the Sapienic Lipids (R499) and Serum (R619) is the perfect duo for those wanting a simple 2-step routine. Both available from Faithful to Nature Hydration Station My summer skincare must-have is Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire Mist 100 ml (R345 Dis-Chem) with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, it soothes and hydrates hot and flushed skin. I make sure I have one stashed all over – my car’s cubbyhole, bedside table, you name it. It’s an instant pick-me-up for the skin. Va-Va-Volume Thicker and healthier hair? Yes, please! RapidHair Hair Volumizing Formula, (R1 500, dermastore.co.za). Active ingredients help bond nutrients to the hair while invigorating the scalp, promoting fuller hair. A Helping Hand Skin Renewal is one of SA’s leading medical aesthetic clinics. They offer a wide range of treatments from laser hair removal…

With roots dating back to 1682, Steenberg is one of Cape Town’s first registered farms and boasts an oasis of elegance and tranquility. In the majestic Constantia Valley, this charming property is surrounded by a beautiful garden with colourful floral arrangements featuring roses, salvias and fragrant herbs. With significant upgrades made during the winter months, Steenberg is ready to host its guests and take them on a summer experience like never before. The property has 24 beautifully appointed rooms, including three luxurious suites and two bespoke private villas. With a luxury spa set against a magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain, it also features two locally inspired restaurants – Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, award-winning wines, a wine-tasting room, an 18-hole championship golf course, and 60 hectares of vineyards. The idyllic and romantic setting…

Her bright blue eyes are welcoming and her skin is porcelain, but the most striking thing about Elizabeth McGovern is her delicate poise and strength of character. We meet via video call from a ‘borrowed’ dressing room at a theatre in London’s Shepherd’s Bush after rehearsals for Ava: The Secret Conversations, her show about Hollywood legend Ava Gardner, also starring Anatol Yusef. There’s no publicist, no hovering stylist, which is a matter of course for actresses of Elizabeth’s calibre. The absence of an entourage is a nod to her down-to-earthness, which is particularly obvious when she talks about Matilda, 29, and Grace, 24, her daughters with film director Simon Curtis, whom she married in 1992. Of course, Illinois-born Elizabeth has another family – the Downton Abbey cast, with whom she reunited…

Our lives are composed of different stages, each one filled with constant change, learning and developing. As we move through life, we will face both good and bad experiences as well as a number of big milestones that shape us and our outlook on the world. Transitioning from one life stage to the next, though inevitable, can be challenging, and we may find ourselves fearful and even resistant to the changes that are coming our way, be they mental, emotional, health-wise or physical (hello, grey hair, crow’s feet and sagging skin). These women have chosen to welcome the changes. They are wonderful reminders of the wisdom that comes with ageing and examples of how fulfilling and freeing it can be to honour the journey that brought you to the current…