johannesburg – WriteStyle

WIN! With Joburg’s freshest garden and lifestyle show

Jade — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 07:42:08 +0000

This Saturday, 14 November, The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens will play host to the one-day only, Grow Jozi. With over 1.6 million trees located all over the city, Joburg is a perfect setting to play host to an event dedicated plant growth, vegetable cultivation and harbouring a culture of gardening. Grow Jozi will have something for…

The post WIN! With Joburg’s freshest garden and lifestyle show appeared first on WriteStyle.

Eat, Play, Love in Joburg

Jade — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:21:52 +0000

Joburg is boring! There is eff all to do here and I would rather be in Cape Town! …To all who have ever said anything vaguely similar to this, STOP. RIGHT. THERE. It’s almost 2016, and there are still people who don’t know what Maboneng is or who have never been to The Cradle of…

The post Eat, Play, Love in Joburg appeared first on WriteStyle.

A spot of afternoon High Tea at 54 on Bath

Jade — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:33:01 +0000

I am a big fan of tea, and when you combine that with the word “High” it just sounds soooo fancy. But as fancy as High Tea’s may seem, there are so many options for you within the Joburg area to choose from, you will definitely find the one that fits your budget and requirements.…

The post A spot of afternoon High Tea at 54 on Bath appeared first on WriteStyle.

Instameets – taking Instagram to the streets

Jade — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:53:41 +0000

I’m HOOKED on Instagram and am constantly amazed at the talented photographers that showcase their images. My mentor with all things Insta-related, my good friend Matt, has a natural talent behind the camera and a pretty impressive Instagram following to boot: @matthewkanniah. Instameets In April, Matt mentioned that I should join him on his next”Instameet“. An…

The post Instameets – taking Instagram to the streets appeared first on WriteStyle.

Tapas and Wine at Escondido

Jade — Mon, 18 May 2015 19:17:37 +0000

Tapas for me basically means lots of little plates of food “shared with friends”. And when you go with 5 of your close girlfriends, it becomes a sharing FEAST with plate on plate being put down with the yummiest food on it. Escondido is bit deceiving from the outside I will admit, especially where it…

The post Tapas and Wine at Escondido appeared first on WriteStyle.

Mystery Ghost Tour – Johannesburg

Jade — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:08:49 +0000

I regularly visit Quicket, there are always a host of cool events advertised to check out. One that kept standing out for me was the Mystery Ghost Tour, held both in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Interest peaked! So I must tell you, when it comes to movies, I’ve always been more of a thriller than a…

The post Mystery Ghost Tour – Johannesburg appeared first on WriteStyle.

SecretEATS – an underground dining experience to remember

Jade — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:48:10 +0000

SecretEATS is an underground dining experience, bringing together a group of people in a stunning secret location, all with a love of food. How it works: you sign up on their website to receive invites to “EAT” at their upcoming dinners. These dinners are hosted in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. You also have the…

The post SecretEATS – an underground dining experience to remember appeared first on WriteStyle.

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Jade — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:21:49 +0000

If you are a bit of a history buff, and more specifically, into all things ancient Egypt, then do yourself a favour and head on over to the Tutankhamun Exhibition at Silverstar Casino. You’ve got ’till 12 April to see it. Yes the website: http://tut-exhibition.co.za/ has a good few pictures on the exhibition, and yes…

The post Tutankhamun Exhibition appeared first on WriteStyle.

Team building at the Pirates Bowls Club

Jade — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:32:38 +0000

Last week Friday was one very sporty day. It started off with my first golf lesson before work in the morning, then at midday (12:00) my colleagues and I packed up and went off to a team building exercise. *Note: I did not plan it that my day turn out like this, it just happened……

The post Team building at the Pirates Bowls Club appeared first on WriteStyle.

Le Dîner en Blanc Johannesburg 2014 – a night to remember

Jade — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:14:44 +0000

In 1988, François Pasquier decided to invite a group of his friends for a picnic in a public space. The theme, dress in white, so they could all recognise each other. His friends started inviting their close friends, and so its popularity grew, with organisers occupying the most stunning spaces all across Paris. What started…

The post Le Dîner en Blanc Johannesburg 2014 – a night to remember appeared first on WriteStyle.