UNIQUE TABLE LAMPS AND BEDSIDE LAMPS

Phases Africa recently had one of South Africa’s leading lighting designers join their team.  The table and bedside lamps created by this artist are frequently noticed in some of the world’s number one game lodges and hotels.  These lamps are uniquely electrified for all parts of the world.

TABLE LAMPS

Elegant Porcupine Shade and Genuine Inner Kudu Horn Base © Phases Africa

Elegant Porcupine Shade and Genuine Inner Kudu Horn Base

The base is Kudu horn (the core) with a medium size elegant Porcupine quill shade the total height of the lamp is 88cm.

THE EXOTIC ISLAND OF MAURITIUS NEAR SOUTH AFRICA

The flying time from Johannesburg to the Island of Maurituius is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.  Le Touessrok is on Trou d’Eau Douce bay, on the east coast of Mauritius, 50 minutes from the airport and the capital Port Louis.  The resort includes Ile aux Cerfs, with its Bernhard Langer championship Golf Course, and Ilot Mangénie, an island retreat exclusive to guests, both a short ride by private boat.

Le Touessrok Resort Maurituius Island

SOUTH AFRICA – TOP CHEF (Part 2)

The winners of the 2011 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards, for Top Chef in South Africa was scooped up by Chef Luke Dale-Roberts owner of The Test Kitchen located at Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill on Albert Road, in Woodstock.

Dale-Roberts use to be the executive chef of La Colombe restaurant at the Constantia Uitsig wine estate in Constantia. During this time, Dale-Roberts took the celebrated fine dining establishment to new heights, culminating most recently in its winning 12th place in the San Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurants of the World Awards 2010 and gaining the title of Acqua Panna Best Restaurant in Africa and Middle East.

© The Test Kitchen Chef Luke Dale-Roberts

GIVING "LUCKY" THE CHEETAH A NEW LIFE

This Video was produced by ABM Digital for Volkswagen a proud sponser of N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia.   Owner Marlice van Vuuren, seen here with Lucky the cheetah. Due to licensing laws on this one, you will be redirected to Youtube, just click on the play button.



For more information about Lucky and her story visit:
http//www.ecotourism-namibia.com/get_involved/getin_lucky.html

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

Northpoint (Pty) Ltd, Architect, Urban Planners, Interior and Graphic Designers, originally known as Duxbury, Faerch & Associates; founded in 1987 by Raymond Duxbury and Ulrich Faerch.   Initially the firm operated in a focused niche market dealing primarily with concept design and interior design.  

Silverstar Hotel, Casino and Entertainment Complex, The contemporary, up-market hotel is the epitome of modern, affluent living stirring a neo-African architectural feeling. The brand “Not the usual” created for the complex stems from the overall concept design of the scheme – inspired around a lifestyle guest experience.

Silverstar Hotel & Casino Johannesburg © by: Northpoint (Pty) Ltd

SOUTH AFRICAN VERSION OF BURNING MAN – BURN AFRICA 2012, APRIL 25 – 30

AfrikaBurn is the spectacular result of the creative expression of a community of volunteers who, once a year, gather in the Tankwa Karoo to create a temporary city of art, theme camps, costume, music and performance! For those that have been no explanation is necessary, for those that haven’t none is possible.

AfrikaBurn 2011 Stof. Images © Jonx Pillemer

TRAVEL SOUTH AFRICA LUXURY SAFARIS IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE (part 3)

Garonga Safari Camp is an exclusive 12 bed camp in the 22,000 hectare Greater Makalali Conservancy situated west of the Kruger National Park.

Garonga Safari Camp

MASTER OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Paul Emsley was born in Glasgow in 1947 and moved to South Africa in 1969.  He attended classes in Art & Design at Cape Technical College.  From 1983 – 1995 Emsley taught drawing at the Department of Creative Arts, at the University of Stellenbosch.  In 1996, he moved to England.

“I have always loved drawing. The dryness of the paper and the chalk demand precision and exactness. It quickly exposes one’s weaknesses and mistakes, leaving no room for cleverness or tricks. In my drawings, I try to emphasize the singularity and silence of the form. By a careful balancing of tones, I emphasise the way in which light and shade fall across the subject. By creating a settled half-light, I try to transform the existence of the object from the ordinary to something more profound.” Paul Emsley

© Paul Emsley Gorilla. Chalk drawing. 102 x 99 cm.

THE PARLOTENS & WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL MARATHON 2012

The 43rd consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek (unless deemed unsafe by authorities in which case the Ou Kaapse Weg route (prior to 2004) will be used). The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is run under the rules of IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).Distance: 56 km (34.8 miles) Date of Race: Easter Saturday, 7 April 2012 Start Time: 06:25

Then on Easter Sunday the 8th of April The Parlotens will preform at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. They are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. Fronted by lead singer Kahn Morbee, also known for his quirky face painting, the band has opened for various top acts, including Coldplay, and performed with the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys and Shakira at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert.

http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za

WOOD FURNITURE PHASES AFRICA

Rope Chair, Panga Panga Table, Cameroon Stool and Colonial Man © Phases Africa

Rope Chair and Panga Panga Table: Table made from Panga Panga hand-crafted form untreated hardwood ties used to construct the railroads in Africa at the turn of the nineteenth century. Table Large 59”(l) x 24(w) x 28(h) or Medium 39”(l) x 20(w) x 28(h). The Rope chair is 54"(h) x 22(d) x 35(w) Seat 17" from ground. Cameroon Stool 40” diam and Colonial Man approx 6.8 feet tall.

SOUTH AFRICA – TOP CHEF (Part 1)

And the award goes to “The Greenhouse” for “Restaurant of the Year.”  At “Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards”  This prestigious eatery is part of 'The Collection' made up of five celebrated restaurants by Liz McGrath - 3 five star hotels which are all members of Relais & Châteaux.  Peter Tempelhoff is the Top Chef overseeing all of The Collection’s kitchens.

The Green House is situated in Constantia, Cape Town at the 5* Cellars-Hohenort Hotel; with limited seating, for just 45 people, ensures that each guest experiences the most intimate dining affair. They are open for dinner Tuesdays – Saturday.

The Greenhouse Restaurant in Constantia, Cape Town