SprOutza

How about a cake for Easter?

2013-03-24T12:00:00.002-07:00

This is one heck of a cake and its not just any cake its a cake for easter Sunday. If you want to make it for yourself and possibly share some with your family, head on over to Yuppie Chef. I warn you though. Hide your credit card if you do! Happy baking everyone! http://www.yuppiechef.co.za/spatula/easter-cake/

Salt Afro Delft

2013-03-19T10:37:00.000-07:00

When I found Salt in Duncan Yard I knew I had to take it home with me. Salt is a collection of porcelain serve ware with an African twist to it known as Afro Delft. If you are lucky enough to find Anna Carien's Afro Delft collection. Don't make the mistake of leaving these lovely pieces of artworks (for your kitchen and guests) behind

Feast your eyes~!

Anja and Friends

2013-03-15T07:05:00.000-07:00

I love a shop that has interesting finds, Anja & Friends is that very shop! If any of you happen to have a chance to go to Clarens! How about making it a New Years resolution?

I feel in love with Anja & Friends, i highly recommend you visit when you can!

Can you say Directory!

2013-03-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

We still have a few glitches we're working on. We're also working adding more links, so if you'd like to be part of our list of links please email us directly at girlsproutza@gmail.com. We need a logo and a website/ facebook page

PLAKA

2013-02-14T03:14:00.000-08:00

I have recently discovered a new restaurant. For those who have visited this restaurant on a regular basis must be wondering if I have been living under a rock for the last two years and all I have to say to that is… GUILTY AS CHARGED!!

If you are a lover of Greek food then you have come to the right place. Not only is the food reasonably priced & the quality of the food outstanding but so is the service. This is one of the reasons why I will continue to visit this restaurant again and again.

Should you be interested food outstanding but so is the service. This is one of the reasons why I will continue to visit this restaurant again and again.

To email Plaka, you can email the Head office: Headoffice@plaka.co.za

Plaka have Branches across the country:

Eastgate: eastgate@plaka.co.za

Cresta: cresta@plaka.co.za

Umhlanga: umhlanga@plaka.co.za

MeMeMe

2013-01-31T06:20:00.000-08:00

I love a business that shares the same passions as Sproutza! That’s exactly what “MeMeMe” is. MeMeMe focuses solely on South African brands and as their slogan states; “We love South Africa and believe in building our fashion industry one dress at a time “which I certainly believe they will achieve.

MeMeMe was started by Doreen Southwood in 2001. She was an award winning sculptor and Fashion Designer. Doreen has seen the same success 10 years down the line with two branches, one in Joburg and another in Cape Town & contains a range of fashionable accessories focusing on South Africa’s leading designers.

If you happen to be in the area of Joburg’s Parkhurst or Cape Town’s Long Street. Wont you pop by and send us a mail of your experience!

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Oi Merchandise

2013-01-23T21:53:00.000-08:00

I love handmade especially when all the products are made with a lot of love and a passion for art and all things handmade. This is what I especially admire about Oi Merchandise. The Oi Merchandise team are in the process of building an online store. Until then they can be found all over the Gauteng region of South Africa selling their quaint handmade accessories and shirts!

If you love their shirts and other handmade products & would like to find out which market you'll find them at join there facebook page!

Willow Lamps

2013-01-09T07:02:00.000-08:00

Just because Christmas is over, doesn't mean the wishlist has to wait until next Christmas...

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Sproutza 2012 Reflection

2013-01-01T21:42:00.000-08:00

Before we can celebrate a new year with resolutions at SprOutza we'd like to reflect on some of the things that happened in the past year:

1. SprOutza was founded, not out of boredom but out of a complete desire and passion to tell the world and South Africa how awesome our country really is!

2. 2012 Was a year spent "holding our breath", if you will as the world was meant to end according to the Mayans. Unfortunately for them, they're very much dead and we're very much alive.

3. For some of us, 2012 kinda sucked. Ok REALLY sucked! But fortunately the year went by so quickly we weren't sorry to say goodbye!

4. We enjoyed finding new things in 2012 like the online store Hello Pretty

5. Or discovering the restaurant "At theTable" which focuses on creating a community by seating only 16 guests.

6. We appreciated the illustrations done by Colwyn Thomas and the letter press printing company Essie Letterpress

7. The thought that went into the coloring -in books by Colour Africa

8. The furniture design by Doktor & Misses and the Interior Design and decor at theAlpine Attitude Hotel

9. The handcrafted items from Heathers Leathers and Lapoplap.

So many things we have found in such a small space of time. We're hoping that in 2013 we can double the dose of the things to do and see as well as the ever growing and increasingly popular trends taking place within South Africa

On behalf of the Sproutza team, we’d like to wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Trevor Noah

2012-12-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

South African Comedic making waves through South Africa with his sad but true "jokes"

Its great to have a comedic respected by all races throughout South Africa, since EVERYONE is starting to pay attention, even our government!

For More laughs go to Trevors YouTube Page

We Heart This

2012-12-25T09:54:00.000-08:00

Heathers Leathers

2012-12-21T02:37:00.000-08:00

Still at a loss with Christmas gift ideas? Give this a try for quirks stakes!

Colour Africa

2012-12-18T09:45:00.000-08:00

An African coloufing book for children between the ages of 4 - 8. These Colouring books are based on African proverbs and are beautifully illustrated.

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Christopher Jenner

2012-12-15T08:14:00.000-08:00

Originally South Africa, the now British designer is making waves with his kaleidoscope style of work which is without a doubt fascinating and thought provoking.

Most of Christopher Jenner’s works is contains various elements and forms based on relationships which interconnect.

As a designer he implements the fractal analysis concept which is a process which focuses on discovery and then further deconstructed to separate the many “facets” of that particular discovery. Once Jenner has combined and reassembled these elements his work undoubtedly causes a reaction just by the assembling of the facets.

Essie Letter Press

2012-12-10T21:32:00.000-08:00

Essie Letter Press founded by two people who love and admire all things relating to design i.e colour, texture, patterns. Essie Letter press is located near Citrusdal and makes use of an old farming shed located on a flower farm.

Essie Letter Press makes use of an old 1964 German Proofing press to create all of their fabulous stationary with love and care. This process as you can imagine is a labour intensive on which means that every invitation, baby announcements, greeting card is printed individually.

Stick around for a giveaway in the new year with some lovely hand printed letter press!!

Invitations

Notebooks

Calendar

Recipe Cards

At the TABLE

2012-12-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

At the Table is a Joburg based restaurant that mainly focuses on bringing people in the community together. At the Table can only accommodate 16 people at a time around a single main table. In doing this people tend to create better connections with one another where as if the restaurant had many tables like every day restaurants.

At The Table enjoys covering a broad range of topics which range from books, art, fashion, technology, trends, craft and more. The most common topic At The Table is Cooking and ‘eating out’ is the whole point of going out to sit around a table. This has become part of people’s lifestyles.

At The Table hosts events which are updated weekly. It would be wise though that anyone interested in visiting At The Table would ensure to book – remember only 16 seats open!

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Colwyn Thomas

2012-12-01T21:35:00.000-08:00

Visit the Durban Illustrators page here

Hello Pretty

2012-11-28T21:45:00.000-08:00

Looking for Christmas presents? Try and shop early with Hello Pretty

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Creative Cape Town

2012-11-25T22:47:00.000-08:00

Creative Cape Town in association with "Twiice International" which is a company which imports and sells the best of interior decor have come together with local South African Designers and formed a company known as "Designfaktorii." The "Design Faktori" basically aims to give recognition to the local designers of South Africa by exporting their products to an international market. In doing this the "Designfaktorii" is "Investing" in the local Artists and Designers and giving them a stage in which to showcase their work.

The Managing Director of the "Designfaktorii" Jonathan Barnes, isnt a company which focuses on designing furniture pieces and filling an Interior Space. The "Designfaktorii" uses the talented Artists and Designers along with their “strong design base and craftsman skills" and developing their skills to become a leader in the market. Its ultimate aim is to "turn heads."

The Design Director of the "Designfaktorii," Monique Braithwaite says that “the Artists and Designers work with a variety of materials, ranging from timber, glass, stainless steel and aluminum to stone and composites. All specialised aluminum, steel and glass work is done within the factory, and all outsourced work is closely managed by our team of qualified engineers and industrial designers”.

What is creative Cape Town About?

"Creative Capetown" supports the and helps to create awareness as well as economic growth in Cape Town through facilitating partnerships thereby creating marketing strategies to improve the center of Cape Town.

Cape Town Creative is also in asscoiation with Cape town Partners & World Wide Creatve

Lapoplap

2012-11-18T21:33:00.000-08:00

DOKTER AND MISSES

2012-11-15T22:33:00.000-08:00

DOKTER AND MISSES designers in Johannesburg who design and produce a selection of furniture, lighting and other objects. DOKTER AND MISSES have a show room in Braamfontein which showcases their works and the works of Adriaan Hugo who is a designer part of the The DOKTER AND MISSES brand. This showroom, CO-OP showcases art and design which is run by DOKTER AND MISSES and the WHATIFTHEWORLD Gallery.

Visit The DOKTER AND MISSES site

Alpine Attitude

2012-11-13T22:46:00.000-08:00

Situated in Pretoria, Alpine Attitude is a Boutique hotel and self-catering lodge which offers elegant catering facilities as well as designer accommodation decorated by a South African artist. This South African artist has decorated each of the rooms according to a specific theme; African, Black & White, Funky, leather, Pebble, Transparent & Nature.

To visit Alpine Attitude’s website click here

David Krynauw

2012-11-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

Local South African designer David Krynauw motto is to question what we do and does it fulfil our lives. For David, designing and creating furniture is his motivation and his fulfilment. Through his choice of material, wood David has managed to “express himself” through his pieces.

His attention to detail and quality is what makes his work simplistic and unique at the same time. It is because of his fulfilment in his designs that he continues to experiment with shapes and forms to create his inspiring pieces which would mean all of his works stands out as it is all handmade rather than mass produced.

David is also very conscious of the environment and takes it into account when creating his furniture pieces. He says he feels he is responsible for doing his bit to save our planet which is why all his furniture pieces come from the wood he grows on his farm (on a sustainable basis.) In doing this he hopes he can continue to create pieces from the off cuts or salvaged timber that is grown from his forests.

Grand Daddy Hotel

2012-11-08T21:52:00.001-08:00

Considered the “SoHo” of South Africa, Long Street, located in Cape Town’s inner-city offers a range of some of Cape Town’s top restaurants, hot clubs and some of the most stylish boutiques. All of these hotspots can be found on this 3.8km historic stretch of Long Street.
The Grand Daddy is located within the historic street of Long street which means that you would have a stunning view of Table Mountain and have the opportunity to visit the best restaurants, boutiques and clubs in the area. Long Street is considered to be the “playground” of Cape Town.

The Grand Daddy hotel has been refurbished and altered to suit the trends with in South Africa, however its basic design has not changed.

For more information on this Historic hotel, The Grand Daddy Hotel. Visit their website to find out about the original design, more on the location as well as some interesting history linked to this incredible hotel.

Market on Main

2012-11-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

“Market On Main” has often been said as being “made for the people of Joburg by the people of Joburg”. The whole function of Market On Main is to encourage inner city lifestyle, in other words places to see, restaurants to eat at and a place to learn about sustainable living which will then provide an atmosphere of relaxation as well as creativity. The Market on Main is a place to spend your free time with friends and loved ones.

Originally the “Market On Main” started with “Arts on Main” which was founded by Jonathan Liebmann 2008. “Arts on Main” focuses solely on the culture with in South Africa and ranges from Food to the arts.

Market on Main is worth a try. Visit the blog to find out whats taking place at these markets and what music will be showcasing on Sundays. Often Market on Main has a Night market and a market before Christmas.

Market on Main: Every Sunday from 10AM – 3 PM & The First Thursday Night of every Month (Except January & April) from 7PM – 11PM