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INTRAMUROS E ST AT E N EW S | E NV I R O N M E NT | S P O RT | T R AV E L | F A M I LY L I F E NEW SILVER LAKES WEBSITE EASTER 2019 GOLF ACADEMY NEWS CONSCIOUS EATING May | 2019
CONTENTS
May 2019
ESTATE NEWS
From the CEO 5 COMPETITION
Upcoming Events in Silver Lakes 8 Restaurant Competition 27
Easter 2019 9
Mature Golfers 11 FOOD & WINE
From the Country Club 12 Champagne vs Prosecco 31
Golf Academy 15
The New Silver Lakes Website 16 TODAY’S CHILD
Photography Talk and Equipment Display 20 In Hil’s Head 34
Meet the Staff 23 Life Talk: Why Empathy Matters 36
LIFESTYLE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Gardening 25 Conscious Eating 41
Décor: Happy Hygge 29 Sneaky Ways to Boost Dad’s Health 43
CLASSIFIEDS 44 James Clarke’s Back Page Humour 48 Photo Credit: Albert Roos
SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Hilary Green PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, 0081 Silver Lakes Directors Madeleine De Wet EDITOR Debbie Walton - 082 928 1689 - debbiewalton30@gmail.com
PO Box 11106 Henk Booysen Brendon van Nieuwenhuizen GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - beyond@bdstudio.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Sid Pretorius Chantal Le Roux SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Corlia Mathews Audrey Bekker ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Fax: +27 12 809 1119 Nienke Moolman Adva Beeri-Eldar PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR
Elize Malan Nicoleen Davies Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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ife really is what you make of it and while I believe that our the walking away from them that’s the hard part. But nothing gives
inner happiness is largely up to us, it’s dawned on me that our perspective like a bit of distance and the closer I get to 40, the more
happiness is also very dependent on how we spend our time liberating it’s been for me to walk away from things that don’t serve
and with whom. me well. I can only hope my daughters will follow suit when it comes
to hurtful friendships as well as being a good friend.
In fact, it’s become rather obvious to me. If the parents on the side
of the sports field make you feel unwelcome, move to the other side. Emotional well-being is as important as physical health and therefore
Have you not heard from someone you love and care about it in a as curators of the young lives of our children, it’s imperative that we
few weeks? Call them! How we are with our friends is inevitably how practice self-care in order to be our best.
our children will be with theirs and it’s become glaringly obvious
to me that my daughters seek out friendships that mimic mine. If The old adage is true: Grass is greener where you water it so
you gossip on the phone to your friends while your children are in make effort where it counts. Life is too short to be surrounded by
earshot it is likely that your children will do the same. Do you behave negativity.
in a respectful, kind manner while having dinner with friends? If you
do, those are the kinds of relationships your children will strive for. Best,
Acknowledging toxic relationships in our lives is kind of easy. It’s
Debbie
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printed in the Intra Muros, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the SL HOA or the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves. Neither the SL HOA, nor the publishers can be held responsible for
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he vision of the Board of Directors request everybody to please ensure that driving range. While dads and their sons
is to maintain and enhance Silver their family and any visitors are fully aware had a great time at the braai, mom could
Lakes as a world-class secure, of these: enjoy her time off. This is a great new event
safe, environmentally aware and good- • Walking or playing on the golf course is and we look forward to seeing even more
neighbourly residential estate for the only permitted from 18h00 until 6h00. tents on the driving range every year.
benefit of residents. Golfers are continually having difficulty
with somebody walking a dog with their The Squash Club championship will start
IMPROVEMENT OF SECURITY SYSTEMS back towards the golfers or children in June and entries are still welcome.
You will be aware of the upgrade of our playing on the course and need to be
security systems at the gate. We are busy asked to move before the golfers can The Business Expo is planned with the
with the installation of spikes at all entry continue with their play. next talk to be held by the Business
and exit points, new cameras have been • When you do walk on the pathways, Forum. Please contact Daleen du Plessis to
installed that are more effective than the please ensure that you are aware of register your company and reserve a table
existing cameras and new booms with golf balls in flight. A golf ball traveling at the Expo.
a Morphowave access control system at 340km/h will cause serious damage if
are being installed. This system still uses not death if you get struck on the head. NEW MEMBER / RESIDENT EVENING
fingerprints for access, but a member will • If golfers are about to tee off, please We are introducing a New Member /
no longer have to touch any device. It is far stand still and wait while they are in the Resident evening where our new members
more effective than the current biometric process. Please refrain from talking or and tenants will have the opportunity
access control system and much faster. using cellphones as a courtesy. Yes, it to meet other new people in the Estate
Good news is also that people who had takes concentration for a golfer to make as well as the management team. The
difficulty with the system reading their a good shot! evening will take the form of an overview
fingerprints will no longer need a card for • The crossing on the 18th fairway is of Silver Lakes, the various clubs available
access as the Morphowave access control a major challenge. This section of at the Country Club, some critical rules
system will be able to identify even those the course may not be crossed while and most importantly, the opportunity
difficult-to-read fingers. It has already somebody is playing. You are requested to network with other new people and
been tested on site and proven extremely to please wait until the golfers have become part of the family at Silver Lakes.
successful. passed and can then proceed. No other Special invites will be sent to all new
crossing is allowed during the day. members and residents.
We will also be re-enrolling all our
members, residents, workers, contractors If we do not get the full support from Should you have any queries about any
and other categories of people who have everybody on the Estate, we will have matter on the Estate, please feel free to
access to the Estate. This is to clear the large no choice to consider introducing more contact Maxine Martinho, our Member
database of people, many of whom don’t security guards to roam the golf course and Ambassador at the HOA, who will assist
visit the Estate anymore, thereby slowing manage the residents who do not abide you or put you in touch with the right
the existing system down. Once you have by the rules. This will be an unnecessary person. Alternatively, please feel free to
re-enrolled online, you will be required expense but may well have to be considered join us at the Meet Management session
to have your fingerprints rescanned at if we do not get the co-operation of our at the Clubhouse on dates shared with our
the HOA. This will then enable you to use residents. Please share with your family and members.
the faster and more secure access control visitors to ensure that we create a culture of
system. adherence to the rules on the golf course.
We are proud to be one of the first estates CLUBS AND EVENTS
in South Africa to introduce this faster The Photography Club as well as the Bird
and more secure access control system Club have started well and the Country
and thank our members for their patience Club is proud to have introduced talks
during the process. and outings for these two clubs. This is
intended for novices as well and there is
CHALLENGES ON THE GOLF COURSE no membership fee involved. Please join
In spite of reminders and various methods us and share the beautiful pictures on
of communication, residents still ignore Facebook.
critical rules on the golf course which put Kind regards
them in danger on the course. We wish to The Father and Son evening was a first at Henk Booysen
highlight the specific points (again) and Silver Lakes with camping allowed on the CEO: Silver Lakes Homeowners Association
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
HOA OFFICE EMERGENCY NUMBERS Smart Meter Call Centre CLUBHOUSE
012 943 9950
Office hours: Security Control Room (24 hours) smartmeter@tshwane.gov.za Clubhouse 012 809 0282
Monday to Friday 012 809 0424/5
08:00 until 16:30 Boschkop Police 012 802 1087/4 SECURITY Café 41 012 809 1571
012 809 0142
info@silverlakes.co.za Netcare 911 082 911
Security Control Room (24 hours) Takeaways
Fire Brigade 10111 012 809 0424/5 012 809 0431 / 012 809 1484
WhatsApp Number Power Failure 012 339 9111
081 848 2787 Bidvest Protea Coin Security
City of Tshwane Call Centre From 18:00 to 06:00, weekdays GOLF
Security access office: 012 358 9999 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays
Hours as above 072 615 5862 Pro Shop 012 809 0430
Including first Saturday of every Water leaks: waterleaks@tshwane.gov.za
month from 08:00 until 11:00 Street lights: streetlights@tshwane.gov.za
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Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 2 160 000
Immaculate Lock-up & Go Web Ref: RL659
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Architectural Masterpiece Web Ref: RL643 Stylish and Immaculate home Web Ref: RL706
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 3 950 000 Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 9 490 000
Light & Bright Family Home Web Ref: RL721 Tranquillity at its best Web Ref: RL698
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Cozy one level Web Ref: RL684 Entertainer’s Delight Web Ref: RL703
family home
ESTATE NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS: JUNE 2019
1 June 13 June
RACE OF FAITH DOMESTIC AND
GARDEN TALK
4 June Clubhouse at 10:00
QUIZ NIGHT
Members Bar at 19:00 16 June
FATHER’S DAY
5 June Book at Café 41
PHOTOGRAPHIC TALK
Clubhouse at 18:30 17 June
YOUTH DAY
9 June Clubhouse
FIELD INTERPRETATION
Two Sessions: 08:00 and 10:00 from the 29 June
Clubhouse LUCKY DRAW
Clubhouse at 18:00
11 June
BUSINESS FORUM For more information
Clubhouse at 19:00, Book your spot for the contact
daleen@silverlakes.co.za
Business Expo
or 012 809 0282
8 INTRA MUROS MAY 2019EASTER 2019
T
hankfully that torrential rain stopped on Monday
22 April and Silver Lakes families were able to
make their way to the Clubhouse where they had
a lot of fun at our Kids’ Easter event. The Easter Bunny,
Pabello handed out Easter eggs and there was also an
Easter egg hunt in the park. The kids could also colour
in a picture and stand a chance to win a prize. Thank
you to Sotheby’s our event sponsor, and everyone
who spent the morning with us, we hope you all had
a Blessed Easter.
Some of the Silver Lakes staff members handed out
Easter eggs at the gates on Thursday 18 April wishing
our residents a Happy Easter. It was great to see the
community spirit make everyone smile.
Left to right: Mike Westman, Dorothy Martin and Nienke Moolman
JW, Leah and Bianca Groenewald
Juanita du Plessis from Sotheby’s with Pabello the Bunny Paul Nkosi, Maxine Martinho and Michele RankinESTATE NEWS
April results
MATURE GOLFERS
MATURE GOLFERS - 04 APRIL 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 18 APRIL 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Phillip Molapo / Fernando Vieira (49) 1st Daan Venter Daan Venter (43) 1st Daan Venter
Jas Wasserman / Dawie Jacobs (47) 2nd Frans van Jaarsveld Kobus Gouws (38 c/o) 2nd André Meij
Fernando Vieira NTP # 9 Francois Booyse Johann Myburgh (38 c/o) 3rd Niek Hollander
Dawie Jacobs NTP # 13 Phillip Molapo NTP #1
Hugo Pretorius NTP # 16 Daan Venter NTP # 9
Fernando Vieira NTP # 18 Niek Hollander NTP # 13
Francoia Booyse NTP # 3 Manfred Johannes Lucky Draw
MATURE GOLFERS - 11 APRIL 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 25 APRIL 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Dawie Jacobs (36 c/o) 1st Hennie Coetzee Bertus de Klerk / Fernando Vieira / 1st Daan Venter
Eugene Visagie (36 c/o) 2nd Kokkie Martin Ernst Roestorff / Vincent Mascini (85)
Kokkie Martin (35 c/o) 3rd Johann Myburgh Frans van Jaarsveld / Dawie Jacobs / 2nd
Johan Els NTP # 9 Phillip Molapo / Bryan Davy (83)
Lodewyk de Wet NTP # 13 Daan Venter NTP # 3
Kokkie Martin NTP # 16 Jannie Jacobs NTP # 16
Phillip Molapo NTP # 18 Phillip Molapo NTP # 4
Jannie Jacobs NTP # 3 Klaas Heystek Lucky Draw
INTRA MUROS MAY 2019 11ESTATE NEWS
FROM THE COUNTRY CLUB
W
e had a fabulous Easter weekend are allowed to hit out of them during Golfing hours (6h15 to end of official play)
on the golf course. We hosted our golfing hours.
annual Easter tournament that We are still experiencing problems with
has been running for the past 10 years. Here is something to brag about! The Silver the removal of the yellow driving range
We had a record number of players – 670 Lakes League started earlier this year and golf balls. Please note that these balls
entries over the four days. we have had phenomenal successes with are the property of the Silver Lakes
our league teams. Even our Caddie League Homeowners Association and may under
The seasons are changing and we can team performed very well finishing 4th on no circumstance be taken off the premises.
already see this on the growth of the the log out of 16 clubs. Well done! It is strictly prohibited to play a round of
course. These are exciting times for the golf with driving range balls.
green keeping staff as we can start with Golf Cart stickers
our winter projects by adding additional To all new homeowners who own a golf
drainage for the rainy seasons, erosion cart that is not yet registered, please do
control on the embankments of dams, not forget to visit the Clubhouse Monday
pruning and adding additional trees onto to Friday, at reception, to purchase your
the course and reshaping the course golf cart sticker.
layout with new cutting patterns.
General Rules
Residents walking on the golf course Rule 10.10 Golf practising is limited to the
would have noticed that we are redoing designated range and practise facilities
our bunkers, attending to drainage in during the designated times only. No
the bunkers and adding new sand. The practising is allowed anywhere on the golf
bunkers are looking very inviting with the course at any time. Happy golfing
white sand but please remember that the Brendon van
bunkers are restricted areas and no one is
allowed to play in bunkers as only golfers
10.11. Playing golfers enjoy priority on the
golf course at all times.
Nieuwenhuizen
Golf Manager
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ESTATE NEWS
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT
THE ACADEMY
Winner of the B-div juniors Jayden Botha Winner of the C-division Ips Connor van Esch
Academy players: • They keep an in depth statistics profile Custom fitting:
With Club Championships a distant of their rounds. The new Titleist Ts driver and woods
memory we want to acknowledge a few • Statistics and analysing your game is are proving very popular clubs with the
star players among the field who did such a big part of the game, yet most players that have tried them out. We have
exceptionally well. of us (yes me included) sometimes seen gains with everyone in ball speed,
overlook the obvious. launch angle, carry distance, club head
• Winner of the B-div juniors Jayden speed as well as a lower spin rate. All taken
Botha, Winner of the C-division Ips Interesting facts about statistics: into consideration everyone hit the ball
Connor van Esch • The average number of putts per further. The best gain was a gentlemen
• Winner of the u/13 category Johan round for the top 10 in the world is 28 who beat his own driver by an astonishing
Smallenbach. putts per round. 65m carry distance.
• The average green in regulation is
Come and try it out, book your spot in
Well done to each and every player for all 74%.
the next demo day for R150 or book a full
the hard work you put in. • The average amount of fairways hit off
fitting at R500, both these fees are waived
the tee is 73%
on the purchase of your new clubs.
Game improvement: • The average amount of up-and-downs
Talking about winning and getting your for par 73%. Upcoming events:
game ready for the next big game or • The majority of clients want to work Titleist Demo days every Saturday
tournament, have you wondered how on their long game, yet they average afternoon from 15:00 – 18:00. Please book
the professionals keep getting better and around 36 putts per round and when to secure a spot.
better? in comes to chipping they average less
than 50% in scrambling. Junior competition every last Saturday
afternoon, 18 & 9 holes, please book to
So here is some food for thought. If you secure your child's spot.
can improve on only those two stats, by
getting your putting average to 30% and In the June / July holidays we have two
getting your scrambling up to 60% it can fantastic holiday programmes, a full day
mean as much as 10 shots per round, I including lunch and 9 holes as well as
am sure a lot of you would love to play 10 an Elite programme where we include
shots below your handicap in your next everything from training programmes,
event. fitness programmes, psychology and
more. Bookings open.
We are able to analyse your game
and your statistics, give us a call and The Silver Lakes Golf
start playing the best golf you can.
Academy team
Winner of the u/13 category Johan Smallenbach
INTRA MUROS MAY 2019 15ESTATE NEWS
THE NEW
SILVER LAKES
WEBSITE
www.silverlakes.co.za
W
e are excited to announce that the new Silver
Lakes website is live! The new website is
modern, user friendly, aligned with the latest
website trends and aims to elevate the profile of the
Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate. The main tabs on
the landing page include: ‘Home’, ‘Golf’, ‘Country Club’,
‘Estate’, ‘Game Reserve’ and ‘Contact us’. Under these
various tabs you will be able to find more information
relevant to each specific section.
16 INTRA MUROS MAY 2019ESTATE NEWS
Under the ‘Golf’ tab you will be able to
book a golf round, book a golf day, sign
up for golf membership or corporate
membership and take a look at our
upcoming golf events. By clicking on
‘Golf course & Facilities’ you’ll be able
to click on every hole for a graphic and
narrative description of that hole. Also
watch out for the stunning drone footage
that showcases every hole of our beautiful
Peter Matkovich designed golf course.
You will also be able to see the weather
forecast for the day. At the bottom of the
‘Golf’ page you will be able to learn more
about the golf academy and what they
offer.
All forms on the website are now HTML
documents and you will be able to
complete them online and submit it much
easier and faster.
Under the ‘Country Club’ tab you will be able to learn more about the
recreational facilities within the Estate, restaurants & shops, functions &
conferencing, clubs as well as the social events calendar. As a new added
feature you will also be able book a venue for your next conference,
party or function under the ‘Country Club’ tab. By clicking on ‘Restaurants
and Shops’ you’ll be able to view information about the restaurants,
convenience store and wine shop, which are located around the
Clubhouse.
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Under the ‘Estate’ tab you will be able to find
information about the Homeowners Association,
upcoming social events, our retirement village and
you will also be able to page through the latest
edition of our Estate magazine, the Intra Muros
electronically.
:
The ‘Game Reserve’ tab includes beautiful
images of the animals and birds within the
Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate. Bird
lovers will be happy to find that the bird
list is printable to help you keep track of all
the birds that you have spotted within the
m Estate.
We hope that you will enjoy our new
website!
Happy clicking!
Nienke Moolman
Marketing Manager
INTRA MUROS MAY 2019 19ESTATE NEWS
PHOTOGRAPHIC TALK AND
EQUIPMENT DISPLAY
5 JUNE
J
oin us at the Chapel on the 5th of June They love to serve the local photographic What equipment will be displayed?
at 18:30 for a fact-filled Photographic community with expert advice and great Due to the extensive range of available
Talk, as well as an Outdoorphoto customer service. With an extensive range equipment, it will not be possible for them
display of photographic equipment. of leading brands, they ensure that you’ll to display all products that are currently
find what you're looking for. They also available in the market. They will therefore
You do not need to be a member of offer: focus on the current best sellers and
the Photographic Club to attend this • High-end photographic rental most popular ranges of cameras, lenses,
presentation, an interest in photography equipment, beanbags, tripods, backpacks, memory
will suffice. • Buying and selling second-hand (used) cards and gimbals.
gear, allowing you to
Who is Outdoorphoto? • Trade-in and trade up. If you are interested in something that is
In 2004, Hedrus and Norma van der not on display, an appointment can be
Merwe founded the online community What is the Photographic talk about? made with ODP’s representative to view
that would become Outdoorphoto, South ODP will be talking about the future of the products at their shop.
Africa’s largest photographic retailer. DSLR vs Mirrorless cameras. They will
Today, they are still 100% founder- discuss different genre of photography
owned and they believe that it is their as well as which equipment is best-suited
community-style approach that makes it for each genre e.g. Landscape, Portrait,
work. Studio, Wildlife, etc.
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GET TO KNOW THE STAFF
What’s your current position? Can you loved) before returning to Pretoria 32 years
give us a brief overview of what it is you ago.
do in your work?
I am the Personal Assistant to the CEO. I Did you have any key mentors or people
assist the CEO where needed, attend and who influenced who you are or what you
minute meetings, administration, arrange believe in, in your work and life? Tell us
staff functions, and handle queries. about them.
I was the apple of my dad’s eye and he was
Contact details. my hero. Sadly, he passed away when I was
Tel: 012 809 0142 21 years old but the values he taught me
E-mail: secretary@silverlakes.co.za remained: Be on time, always do your best,
be kind to others and yourself, to mention
Describe yourself in three words. a few.
Dependable, trustworthy and loyal.
What are your future plans or something
Are you married? Any children? exciting that you would still like to do?
I am not married (divorced) and have I take care of my aged mother and as a
three adult children and five gorgeous result cannot really make plans as I need to
grandchildren. consider her. However, God willing, I would
like to go scuba diving in the Great Barrier
What are your hobbies or interests? Reef with my grandchildren before I’m too
I paint and draw when I have time. I enjoy old to do so, and see the Northern Lights
cooking and experimenting with banting in Canada.
friendly recipes.
If you could change one thing in the
What do you enjoy most about your job world to make it better, what would it be?
at Silver Lakes? I’d give every orphaned or abandoned
I am privileged to work in such a beautiful child and animal a “forever” home. Mission
Get to know: Estate. I enjoy the interaction with our
residents and that no two days are
impossible, I know, so I’ll have to do what I
can for those that I can help.
Michele Rankin the same – there is always something
unexpected popping up. What is your motto in life?
Every saint has a past, every sinner has a
Where did you grow up? future. So don’t give up on anyone.
I was born in PE, grew up in Pretoria, and
spent seven years in Nelspruit (which I
What is your current position? Can you Did you have any key mentors or people
give us a brief overview of what it is you who influenced who you are or what you
do in your work? believe in, in your work and life? Tell us
I am the Country Club Accountant. Daily about them.
processing, monthly reporting, golf My parents, because they always
membership and queries on the golf side. encouraged me to do my best. Also Liezel
Jordaan (former Financial Manager at
Contact details. Silver Lakes) who inspires me to always do
Tel: 012 809 0281 my best.
E-mail: golfadmin@silverlakes.co.za
What are your future plans or something
Describe yourself in three words. exciting that you would still like to do?
Hardworking, friendly and punctual. I am currently busy with my Honours
degree in accounting, on route to CA(SA)
Are you married? Any children?
I am married and have no children. If you could change one thing in the
world to make it better, what would it
What are your hobbies or interests? be?
As for now – studying. I would like for people to have compassion
for one another and to treat each other
What do you enjoy most about your job with respect.
at Silver Lakes?
I enjoy working as part of a team. What is your motto in life?
Never leave that till tomorrow which you
Where did you grow up? can do today.
Get to know: Ventersburg, a very small town in the Free
State.
Williené Breytenbach
INTRA MUROS MAY 2019 2324 INTRA MUROS MAY 2019
LIFESTYLE
BRING
YOUR
GARDEN
INSIDE
by Elize Malan
W
inter is approaching and we
shall be spending more time
indoors cocooning. Create
an environment with plants that will
compliment your design scheme. Whether
it is a row of potted plants on a windowsill
or a well-stocked indoor garden, an
effective display is always possible.
No home should be
without plants.
Plant accents
This is a plant that will tolerate low light window display. The dainty strings of
An impressive mature specimen of a
and air-conditioning as long as the soil is Ceropegia(string of hearts) or Senecio
tropical plant will completely change the
kept moist. rowleyanus (string of pearls) will bring
ambience of a room. Ficus lyrata with its
a personal touch to bookcase shelves or
oversized leaves or Ficus benjiminii with
Flowering plants a room divider. Philodendron scandens
the bushy elegant shape will easily grow
Colourful seasonal flowering plants with its heart shaped foliage, trained on
three meters tall in good conditions. The
and bulbs such as Hyacinths, Daffodils, a moss pole. Will tolerate low light and
plants will need enough space and good
Chrysanthemum, Begonia eliator and requires very little floor space.
light. Coffee trees (Coffea arabica) with
Cyclamen are especially useful to brighten
dark green shiny leaves grow two metres
a winter interior. Mass the pots together, Succulents and Cacti
tall and flower in ideal conditions after
lower than eye-level, without foliage The hot sunny north facing window
three years.
plants, on a south facing windowsill or will just suit them fine, but not all
low table. Flowering plants are grown succulents require good light and low
in ultimate greenhouse conditions and humidity. Sanseviera trifasciata (Mother-
sold with adequate care instructions. in-law’s tongue) will tolerate low light,
Unfortunately, few homes have the and is a superb air purifier. Zygocactus
perfect environment. Accept that the truncactus (Christmas cactus) has a mass
flowering plants may not perform to your of drooping flowers in winter. It needs
expectations and enjoy it while it lasts. medium light and a moist environment.
The natural habitat is in forests growing
Terrariums as epiphytes. Place the plant in a tray
This is a no fuss no mess way of having filled with pebbles and water, without
plants indoors. The container can be any the pot touching the water. This tray will
shape and size as long as the glass is clear combat dry air in a room during winter,
and the plants get all the light they need. when air-conditioning or electric room
Preferably it should have a closed or almost heaters are used.
closed lid. With a closed lid very little water
will be required. The plant combination
should enjoy the same conditions, in My version of a quote by Linda Solegato:
particular moisture. Ferns, small Orchids,
Pilea mollis, Peperomia are good choices. “Plants indoors give us
Trailing foliage plants oxygen for the lungs and
An assortment of hanging baskets, or
Kokedama mossballs, make a striking for the soul”
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Muros
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LIFESTYLE
HAPPY
HYGGE
N
ow that cooler temperatures have
arrived, it’s the perfect time to
introduce some Hygge into our
home décor. Pronounced “hoo-gah,” the
Danish word refers to a lifestyle concept
of “comfort, coziness, contentment,
wellbeing and companionship” and what
better way to make the changing season
more palatable? Because hygge is about
creating the right atmosphere rather
than about material items, spending
a lot of money is not necessary for its
achievement.
With that in mind, here are some tips for
keeping your home looking and feeling knits. Rugs and woven wall hangings also Turn your bathroom into a spa
warm and cozy all winter long. add warmth and comfort. Your bathroom can be a relaxing retreat
rather than just a place to get ready in the
Layer the lighting morning. Put away the bulky, practical
Combine candles, fairy lights and fire for toiletries. Add candles, a plush rug, thick
that warm and fuzzy feeling. Candles towels and a cozy robe and you’re ready
are central to the hygge theme – turn off for a serene soak.
the overhead lights and scatter candles
throughout the space. Fairy lights can Now that your space is ready, just add
add cheer to just about any room and comfort food and good company and
they provide soft light without being you’re ready to melt the ice.
overwhelming. A fireplace is first prize but
don’t worry if you don’t have one. You can
achieve cozy companionship outdoors
huddled around a braai or fire pit too.
Surround yourself with things that
matter
Hygge is about indulgence but not
extravagance. Use your home as a living
space rather than a storage space. Take
advantage of the change of season as an
opportunity to get rid of things you don’t
need or care about and surround yourself
with only the things that really make you
happy – things that hold a nostalgic value
Stick to a soft neutral colour scheme or tell a story.
Choose soft neutrals and whites for your
wall colours to create a sense of space and Add texture with natural elements
calm. The colour scheme should not be too Texture can add interest to an otherwise
bold when it comes to hygge. Accessorise minimalist space. Incorporate warm,
organic materials like wood and wool. Audrey Maidwell is an interior decorator and
with pastel colours like soft greys and
Bring the outside in and use plants and second hand furniture and décor retailer,
beiges and rich creams and dusty pinks.
flowers to add colour owner of Second Chance Furniture & Decor.
Limit the use of higher contrast neutrals
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Create a nook Tel 083 297 7671
relaxing on the eye.
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for chunkier, textured versions – pile on
the velvet, faux fur, cashmere and chunky make your nook super inviting. Books and
magazines are a must but no tech allowed!
INTRA MUROS MAY 2019 29FOOD & WINE
CHAMPAGNE VS PROSECCO:
THE REAL DIFFERENCES
Answer: Champagne is from France and Champagne Taste Profile
What are the differences Prosecco is from Italy and they’re produced
using different methods. the winemaking
Tasting Notes: Since Champagne is aged
longer on the yeast particles (called lees),
between Champagne vs method is partially responsible for the it will often have a cheese rind-like flavour
Prosecco and why does price difference. that in finer examples comes across as
one cost so much more Technically speaking, Champagne is more
toasty or biscuity. Since the wines are
aged in bottles under high pressure the
than the other? expensive to produce than Prosecco. bubble finesse is fine, persistent and sharp.
However, one of the biggest factors in the Vintage-dated Champagnes often have
big cost discrepancy is market demand almond-like flavours along with orange-
and positioning. zest and white cherry.
Because Champagne is perceived a luxury Food Pairing: Since most Champagne is
wine it commands higher prices. intensely dry and has high acidity it works
wonderfully as an aperitif matched with
Let’s explore the shellfish, pickled vegetables and crispy
fried appetizers. Sipping Champagne with
differences between potato chips may sound low-brow, but it’s
Champagne and an insanely good pairing
Prosecco: Prosecco Taste Profile
Tasting Notes: Prosecco tends to have
Champagne
more present fruit and flower aromas.
Champagne is a sparkling wine made in
Because the wines are aged in large tanks
the Champagne region of France around
with less pressure Prosecco bubbles
the city of Reims about 130km Northeast
are lighter, frothy and spritzy with less
of Paris. It’s made with Chardonnay, Pinot
persistence. Finer Prosecco wines often
Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes and is
exhibit notes of tropical fruits, banana
produced using a costly method called the
cream, hazelnut, vanilla and honeycomb.
‘Traditional Method’.
Food Pairing: Prosecco leans more
Prosecco
towards the sweeter end of the spectrum
Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in the
and because of this it’s an ideal match with
Veneto region of Italy around the city of
cured meats and fruit-driven appetizers
Treviso about 24km North of Venice. It’s
like prosciutto-wrapped melon and
made with Prosecco (a.k.a. Glera) grapes
middle-weight Asian dishes such as Thai
and is produced using an affordable
noodles and sushi.
method called the ‘Tank Method’.
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TODAY’S CH LD Silver Lakes
In Hil’s Head
I'm a mom to two amazing kids – a 13-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. I've
been married to my best friend for 17 years and we all live in a big, old house in the
'burbs with our two cats and two dogs. I work full-time in the insurance industry
and when I'm not working, wife'ing or mothering, I'm studying towards a degree in
marketing. And in the very few spare moments I have left, I blog, take horse riding
lessons, run (slowly) and sleep! Please come hang out with me at www.inhilshead.co.za
I'd love to have you visit!
NOT ÜBER-MOM, JUST UBER-MOM
I
’m pretty sure that I am not as good a them. And if excursions need to be paid they need to be there, most of the time.
mom as I could be. Yes, I have managed for, I pay. Albeit sometimes only on the Sometimes a little begrudgingly. The
to keep the kids alive for 13 and 15 years deadline date. They can read, write, add deeper we get into these teen years, the
respectively. No mean feat, considering I and subtract well. Their multiplication isn’t more I feel like a mom-Uber. Maybe a
battle to keep cacti alive. But children are great, but that’s what calculators are for. mUber? Or an Uber-mom? Certainly not
surprisingly resilient so maybe it is less Winning, right? an über-mom.
about my nurturing and more about their
power of self-preservation? As for extra murals. Well I’ve told you I complain a lot but in truth, being a mom
before, sports mom is not a role that is the most rewarding thing I have ever
I’m not a terrible mom. I feed them when comes naturally to me. In fact, I’m rather done, even if I am doing a very mediocre
they’re hungry. Which is every damn day! bad at it! I encourage them to participate, I job of it. Happy Mother’s Day to all the
Occasionally the food is a warm, nourishing buy them the kit and I try to watch a match über moms and all the Uber-Moms!
meal with colourful vegetables, whole when I can. But I am not the typical sports
grains and good protein. Often, it is mac mom in full supporter’s gear, challenging
‘n cheese. But sometimes, it is just corn the ref and coaching from the sidelines.
flakes (which they pour for themselves).
They will never starve, and they can also Two weeks ago, I went to watch Teen 1
make their own toasted sandwiches and play rugby at a derby day against their
2-minute noodles. Basically, they are ready biggest rival school. I don’t own any of his
to survive in the real world, right? school’s supporter’s gear, but I thought I
would try to embrace being a rugby mom
I’m making sure they get an education. I for once. It was a chilly morning, so I wore
don’t sit with them when they study and a red jersey and jeans. His school colours
do their homework. If tests need to be are red and black so what could go wrong?
signed, they must bring them to me, with I discovered later that morning that the
a pen. If we need to complete return slips, rival school supporters wear red, despite
I make the kids fill in the details first and the school uniform being green (with a
then I sign the bit that needs my signature. mere smidgen of red). Go figure.
They need to learn to fill in forms, don’t
they? Also, I am lazy. Their social lives – well I think I am getting
that right. They enjoy having their friends
I don’t do projects, but if they remind me, over at our house, and I manage to get
I will buy the stuff that they need to do them to where they need to be, when
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TODAY'S CHILD
WHY EMPATHY MATTERS
by Nicoleen Davies,
Director Life Talk Forum
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chools deal with bullying issues daily; Sympathy vs. Empathy Research studies show when empathy is
we see a lack of manners and respect There is a difference. Sympathy is perhaps high, incidences of bullying, teasing and
creeping in, and violence amongst best described as feeling something discrimination are lower. When children
our youth. There could be many reasons “for” someone; empathy is feeling “with” feel connected to each other in an
for this, ranging from difficulties at home, someone. When you sympathise with environment - like a school, the incidences
to lack of parental guidance, to an attempt someone – you feel sorry for them. of negative behaviour drops and their
by our children to empower themselves Empathy means truly understanding their connectedness to their school increases.
in an increasingly pressurised world. struggle.
Social media has resulted in one-on-one Teaching Empathy
personal social engagement decreasing The Power of Empathy Like teaching children to talk and read, we
and so we are increasingly disconnecting In our work with schools, Life Talk places need to teach them social skills such as
in a connected world. It is also easier strong emphasis on friendship and caring empathy. The younger you start the better
to hide behind screens and words, and for others – translating into having so that becomes an instinctive behaviour,
maybe we say things we would never empathy and compassion. We can’t expect although it can be learnt later on as a skill.
ordinarily have said. our children to stand up for the victims, Think about the following suggestions:
stand up to the bully, if they fundamentally • Model empathy/ lead by example –
We believe that having empathy can don’t actually care what is happening to children learn behaviour’s and develop
help address these issues. those around them. Caring is a vital skill various social qualities by watching
Empathy is the ability to understand and we need to teach. Awareness of others their parents. In interactions in the
share the feelings, and emotions of other is crucial to the long-term success of presence of your children, try to show
people. It creates a link between ourselves any anti-bullying initiative and impacts kindness, understanding, concern and
and others, so that we may comprehend positively on manners and values too. We respect – they are watching you! As
what it is they may be experiencing. It is owe it to society as a whole to nurture a matter of fact, anyone working with
a vital element of emotional intelligence. empathy within our children. children should be very aware of their
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