Arniston Bay is always been associated with the unwinding in tranquillity and we are set to continue this chill vibe at the forthcoming Women’s Show.
Shows and exhibitions can take its toll and really tire you out and that is why laid back brand , Arniston Bay Wines, decided to be the ‘Unwind Haven’ for visitors [...]
Life is rushing by and we really don’t have the time to treat ourselves. But this Women’s day is probably the right day to get the batteries recharged, relax and untwined. Do it, you deserve it.
A few tips to relax and unwind, and to spoil yourself a bit this Women’s Day.
Take a bubble bath
Light some [...]
Even though all women are affected with MCD – Manolo Compulsive Disorder – most don’t take things to Imelda Marcos extremes. But who’s to say that, with the resources, time and shelf space, they wouldn’t?
According to a UK study, British women possess £637 million (R8 billion) worth of high heels that they have never worn. [...]
One for the ladies!
To celebrate the release of the Sex and the City movie sequal, Arniston Bay are offering a chance to win one of two hampers to the value of R500!
The hampers include a pedicure set, Sex & the City 1 DVD and a case Arniston Bay bubbly.
To enter visit: winemag.co.za
Remember:
You can also [...]
Haul out your beloved heels, and huddle your girlfriends closer! Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are stepping out in style again on the big screen for the Sex and the City movie sequel. And now, Arniston Bay is giving you even more reason to celebrate: simply show us why you’re head over heels for Arniston [...]
Sophia Loren once said, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.”
Mother’s have been recognised in special ways for thousands of years. Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 40 countries around the world, the exact [...]
The first SA Food bloggers conference was a wonderful day and will definitely become an annual event.
South African Food bloggers came together at the Cook’s Playground in Cape Town and it was amazing to meet (in person) some of the legends of SA food Blogging.
It was incredible to have online food personalities like [...]
Forget the candy and the flowers! If you really want to win over your sweetheart, give your Valentine a bottle of wine. Even Cupid knows that wine is the perfect sharing beverage.
According to a recent Online Survey in which both men and women participated equally, 59% said they would be happier to receive wine from [...]
British wine consumers continued their new found love affair with Rosé wines as the sales of this pink wine has again outperformed the overall drink sector.
Demand for Rosé among women has pushed wine sales through the £5 billion barrier for the first time.
The market for non-sparkling wine grew by 6.5 per cent to £5.04 billion [...]
Have you ever wondered who came up the idea of heels? It seems that these shoes has been around for ages and women all around the world are loving their heels
Rumour has it that the heel was invented by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Throughout history the heel has been enjoyed, by men and women, for [...]
The Salomon Featherbed Trail Run is a new cult event at the Knysna Oyster Festival.
Featherbed Nature Reserve is an iconic attraction for Knysna and the Garden Route – and although it’s been open to the public for twenty five years, this was the first time it’s opened its gates to an organised sporting [...]
A survey carried out by German magazine Focus and Vinexpo has shown that when buying wine, German women focus more on origin and grape variety than on the price.
The typical female German wine consumer appreciates wine as a cultural product, and preferably enjoy wine with friends. This is the conclusion of an international study that [...]
Women buy eight out of 10 bottles of wine to drink at home, according to research.
Females are now the major buyers of wine, prompting experts to urge wine brands to cater for feminine tastes.
But the findings will fuel concerns that women are bingeing on cheap plonk in the secrecy of their own homes.
Their love affair [...]
Red wine may contain chemicals that help control weight gain, new research suggests.
Experiments at the University of Porto show that animals given red wine gained significantly less weight over an eight week period than animals kept under the same conditions, but given no red wine.
The key may be a chemical that occurs naturally in red [...]
Playing a certain type of music can enhance the way wine tastes, research by psychologists suggests.
The Heriot Watt University study found people rated the change in taste by up to 60% depending on the melody heard.
The researchers said cabernet sauvignon was most affected by “powerful and heavy” music, and chardonnay by “zingy and refreshing” sounds.
Professor [...]
Valentine’s Day is a minefield. Whether you’re single or hooked-up the potential for misery is high because, much like New Year’s Eve, it rarely lives up to its reputation.
For the single ladies
1. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that because there won’t be some significant other mailing you a mass-produced cardboard sentiment this year, [...]
The Fashion Police , unlike Chris Brown and Rihanna , were as usual present at the Grammy awards. Celeb critic Kimberly Couzens gave a few thumbs up and a few “please-do-not-try-this-fashion-at-home” comments.
Thumbs up: Katy Perry in Basil Soda. She looks great in pink, her legs are covered, and she stayed true to her personal style [...]
You’ve all heard them: dieting is easy. Just cut out fats and carbs, eat lots of popcorn and drink lots of fruit juice. Welcome to the Land of Diet Myths. Annchen Weideman, consultant dietician at the Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town, gives us the lowdown:
1. Drink lots of fruit juice, as long as it’s [...]
The festive season is famous for bringing family and friends together. This will undoubtedly result in more social eating and of course drinking. Here are some principles to apply this season:
Know your limits:
Safe and healthy alcohol intake levels are 30g/day for men and 20g/day for women (women generally have less of the enzyme that helps [...]
Top holiday packing tips for a fabulous and stress-free holiday
Do you pack as if you are going away for a month when you are only going away for a week? Do you end up taking a whole lot of clothing that you never wear, or do you arrive at your destination only to realise that [...]
The eternal question looms: What is the ideal, universal gift for hosts, friends, business associates, service workers and, not least, the family physician?
I’d submit that – barring such obvious exceptions as Alcoholics Anonymous members or hardshell teetotalers – it’s hard to top a gift of wine. Wine is broadly available and widely enjoyed. It comes [...]
Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank has bought the film rights to best-selling lifestyle book French Women Don’t Get Fat.
According to news agency AFP, the 34-year-old US star (pictured) will produce a romantic comedy based on the book, which extols the virtues of a continental diet – meals rich in fat and carbohydrates.
Written by Mireille Guiliano, a [...]
