Discover Smiths Gins – South Africa’s award-winning small-batch gin range, now available exclusively on Takealot from 27 October 2025. Celebrate summer with soul, flavour, and handcrafted perfection. A Toast to South African Spirit There’s something magical about a...
The Roses: A Softer Spin on a Brutal Classic
The decision to retitle the new adaptation of Warren Adler’s The War of the Roses as simply The Roses feels deliberate. Where Adler’s novel and its 1989 film version, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, revelled in the poisonous...
Book with Race Day Events for the drive of a lifetime
Lume Agency and Race Car Events recently invited me to a turbo-charged, fuel-injection, high-octane morning that I'll never forget. Wait, let me check if there's any other petrolhead jargon I can throw in here. Nope, all good for now đź¤đźŹŽď¸Ź Race Day Events gives you the...
The Shape of Monsters is Five Stars
Author CL Hellisen sent me a link for an early listen of their Audible Original, The Shape of Monsters. I've set myself the task of reading 365 books this year. Yes, you read that right. Because with audio I get to read so much more while I'm multitasking. To date,...
Review: F1® THE MOVIE
I was invited to an early screening of F1® THE MOVIE, sponsored by Heineken 0.0 (alcohol-free beer). "Since first partnering with F1 in 2016, HEINEKEN is committed to leading real change around attitudes towards drinking and driving. The primary product focus for the...
From Emerald to Olive: A Guide To Choosing the Perfect Shade of Green Dress
The allure of the green dress is timeless, offering a range of shades that can convey a variety of styles and emotions. Whether you're looking for a vibrant statement piece or a subtle earth tone, green can cater to every taste and occasion. Understanding the spectrum...
Three books to dive into
Two James Pattersons and a JoJo Moyes - it almost sounds like the start of a new game. But it's what the fantastic people at Penguin Random House sent me and Louisa. So if you're looking for something to read next weekend, you have options. A delightful book about...
Another bumper book review
It's been a while, but I've got loads of reviews, thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House. So let me get straight into it. Rachel Weiss's Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum is an absolute delight! Rachel Weiss’s journey through the chaos of turning thirty is...
NakedCherry Vajacial: The Ultimate Post-Wax Treatment
I bet you’ve heard about it, but wasn’t sure what it was, and didn’t think it’s a polite thing to ask about. So I’ll tell you all about the NakedCherry vajacial.












