12 TOP BLOG POST ON SOUTH AFRICA IN 2013 – by TandTSA

12 TOP BLOG POST ON SOUTH AFRICA IN 2013 – by TandTSA
© Garth Swift - Giant Among Giants-Elephant and giant baobab tree - Pencil

1. A SOUTH AFRICAN FINE ARTIST OF NOTE Garth Swift’s art has sold around the globe.  Swift is also a regular participant of some of the world’s most prestigious animal artist’s Juried shows.   His art has also been sold by Christies in London, and his painting "Midday Heat" was selected for the “Wild Cat Art” Exhibition which toured the USA in 2001.  

© Le Barachois Restaurant - Constance Le Prince Maurice

2. MAURITIUS ISLAND LUXURY HOTEL Mauritius was named after Prince Maurice Van Nassau, Stadhouder (Governor) of Holland, and the pioneer of the spice trade in the Indian Ocean and to whom our hotel pays tribute. Constance Le Prince Maurice opened its doors in mid-November 1998 and enjoys an idyllic location on the North-east coast of Mauritius. It is 15 minutes from the airport by helicopter and 35 km from the capital Port Louis.


Ostrich Skin Tote

 3. HANDBAGS PURSES FOR THE FASHION FORWARD WOMEN Sharing the characteristic handcrafted excellence clients have come to expect from Via La Moda, designed for the modern woman unwilling to compromise on design and quality.

Night Bridge © Rodger Lee

4. PHOTOGRAPHY WORK SHOP AND E BOOKS South African, Roger Lee is a widely travelled, experienced photographer who has been through all the phases of photography over the years – black and white, colour prints, colour transparencies – and who has made the transition to digital with what he describes as ‘a feeling of complete awe at the endless possibilities’. He has a passion for Black & White images. 



WoodTurner bowl African teak three-winged bowl 175H x 735Wmm Phases Africa (dot) com
 5. AFRICAN DECOR - A MASTER WOOD-TURNER
The following images are the sculptural forms by a world renowned artist residing in South Africa.  He recently received a first place award in an international wood-turning competition, held in the United Kingdom.  His work can be found in several international private and corporate collections and was featured in a bestselling coffee table book, together with thirty of the world’s top wood-turners.  The artist also strongly believes in supporting the less fortunate by raising funds, through his wood art, both locally and internationally.  


© Commercial Photography by Mike Story

6. PHOTOGRAPHER AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER  South African, Mike Story’s photography career spans over 33 years....“Commercial photographer, general commercial photography specializing in landscape, portraiture experienced at travel and hospitality also many renowned ad campaigns.....I have extensive experience in the film commercial business i.e. have shot numerous ad campaigns alongside commercials as well as documenting the making of commercials.” 




7. AFRICAN HOME FURNISHINGS AND DECOR
During Noleen Kutash's extended stay in Florence, Italy, in 2000 and 2001, she became a Medici “groupie” while studying the Italian Renaissance.  "At the time, little did I know that one day I would find myself standing at the door of such a movement in my country of birth, South Africa.  Upon my return to the U.S. in August of that same year, a friend of mine in Los Angeles with a highly successful home furnishing store asked if I would consider going to South Africa to explore the prospects of finding a new look for her store." 



 8. SOUTH AFRICA’S NINE PROVINCES IN A NUTSHELL - Eastern Cape
Where else in the world can you surf the world's finest waves, go on a 'Big Seven' safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee jump off one of the highest bridges in the southern hemisphere? Why, the Eastern Cape of course.

© Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
 9. BEST GAME LODGE – WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS This award was bestowed on Chitwa Chitwa 2012, originally a private retreat of the Brink family for more than 40 years; today it is widely known for its perfect balance between unbridled luxury and environmental compatibility, an oasis of conservation. 
 
Whale Viewing Deck - The Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa

10. SOUTH AFRICA’S GARDEN ROUTE A LUXURY HOTEL, SPA AND GOLF RESORT
Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa – winner of the “World Luxury Hotel Award” for “Best Luxury Golf Resort” in 2012.  It’s located less than seven minutes’ drive from George Airport in an area renowned for its pristine beaches, indigenous forests and nature reserves.

© Le Barachois Restaurant - Constance Le Prince Maurice

11. SOUTH AFRICA A PREMIER ARCHITECT’S LATEST ENDEAVOR The Island of Mauritius a new development looking out over the Mont Choisy golf course creating seamless green vistas of relaxation.  

A Cuff  Engraved Perspex/Lucite  Philippa Green

12. STUNNING AND TRENDY AFFORDABLE JEWELRY - Philippa Green discovered a small jewellery school in the beautiful mountain village of Taxco, Mexico during her travels, it was here that she was introduced to the craft of jewellery manufacturing. Philippa returned to her homeland South Africa motivated to study jewellery design at Technickon in Durban where she earned her diploma.