Decorex

Another great event for our Jo'burg readers, South Africa's largest decor and design show. Decorex started today and is on until Monday, 9 August. Be inspired by a fresh perspective on all the spaces in which you live, work and play. Find out about all the details here.

Exhibition at Wolves

To all the Jo'burg readers, join us tonight at Wolves Cafe for the Between 10and5 Serenade Your Walls poster exhibition at 6pm. Starting at R120, a poster by some of South Africa's talented young designers is a great way to get some inspired art up in your house!

Tea Party in Town

We love Joburg city and all the new and exciting ventures popping up all over - you've heard us rave about Arts on Main and now we're dying to have a look at the new store up the road from there, Malva. Join them on Saturday for a tea party!

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It's here!!!

There is not much more to say other than that the day has arrived! Whether you are attending the World Cup kick-off game this afternoon or cheering from other places around the city, it is going to be a day to be proudly South African- it's where the whole world wants to be. It's going to be a moment to remember! Ke Nako! Go Bafana Bafana!

{For more beautiful pictures of the build up to the World Cup click here}

Only one place to be tonight

Excitement is in the air and reaching fever-pitch as we can finally say 'it's here'! There is only one place to be tonight - the Opening Concert at Orlando Stadium. It's going to be awesome and there are still tickets available to see the amazing line-up of artists including Shakira, Parlatones, Alicia Keyes, Black Eyed Peas, Freshlyground and so many more. Click here for all the info. Enjoy!

Rooms On View Review

I went to Rooms on View at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday night. It was a great way to spend an evening browsing through some of South Africa's best interior stands with sparkling wine and delicious little snacks in hand. There was lots of inspiration to be found, many great ideas to take home and of course many products to put on your wish list.

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I especially loved the Mzansi Collection which is soon to be opening as a store, gallery and restaurant at Sandton Square.

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I was also excited to see the newly launched Welcome Home collection which is now available at Boardmans. It is so wonderful to see beautiful, contemporary South African design available on a larger scale.

My favourite was the Design Team Fabrics stand - there fabric wallpaper is some of the best I have seen!

Rooms on View

For all you home and interior fans out there, Rooms on View is a must this week! Showcasing South Africa's finest design and interiors at the Sandton Convemntion Centre, it is sure to filled with inspiring ideas to take straight back into your home.

For more information about dates and time click here.

Books, Glorious Books

For the booklovers in and around Cape Town this weekend, make some time to head to Franschoek for the fourth annual Franschoek Literary Festival.

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"The Franschhoek Literary Festival : Fourth Edition will hit the streets of this Winelands village starting on Friday 14 May, with another gathering of writers, editors, publishers, readers and assorted book fans who will be deep in various conversations until sunset on Sunday 16 May. The FLF is a celebration of books and writers with the focus on promoting South African writing and reading, run largely by volunteers and well supported by the Franschhoek community." The cost is only R60 per event with student concessions.

What a wonderful way to spend a day in the Cape - books in Franschoek followed by a lovely lunch and some wine at any one of the wonderful restaurants in this magic little village.

Know your wine

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Under The Influence is a wine community that loves great wine, and learning more about it. The good news is that have wine tastings in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Apart from wine, a typical wine tasting includes interesting people (there are about 40 people sitting 10 to a table), snacks (hummus and bread), and a very charming (as rumour has it) wine expert leading the evening. The cost is R100 per person and the first 10 bookings are chauffeur driven to and from the venue. What a lovely way to spend a winter's evening. 

The next Jo'burg tasting is on Wednesday, May 5: Click here for  more info.

The next Cape Town tasting is on Wednesday, May 12: Click here for  more info.

Oyster, Wine and Food Festival this weekend

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Food lovers listen up! Fresh juicy oysters, fine wine and mouth watering oyster dishes await you at the Oyster, Wine and Food Festival at Brightwater Commons in Johannesburg this weekend. You can also taste a variety of cheeses, olives and confectionery among other taste bud sensations. Sounds like that's where we will be spending our weekend!

Details: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of May from 11am

Cost: Free entry, nominal fee for sampling of oyster dishes

For more information click here