Celebrating strong women. New mums. Kitchen queens. Rebels. And those who love a cocktail.
Sexy cocktails
All the glitz, glamour and sexiness of our favourite programme … Thea Engst’s Sex And The City Cocktails is a dazzling collection inspired by Carrie (all fun, flavourful drinks with a touch of heartache), Samantha (big, bright and totally non-judgemental … some in-your-face, some more old-fashioned than you’d expect), Miranda (fiery and strong) and Charlotte (sweet, fruity, but sometimes fierce).
There’s the Abso-f•••ing’lutely (few lines are more iconic than this one by Big and this is a big, strong, whiskey-forward drink), the It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin (remember when Samantha got fired for using her client’s name to jump the Birkin waitlist), the He’s just not that into you (poor Miranda … her date didn’t call), and The prenup (Charlotte gets her way … and this vodka-based cocktail has gold flakes to prove it). 60 fabulous recipes, loads of fantastic memories. Insight Editions
Vintage Italian
If whipping up showstopping tiramisu and dishing up your famous Tagliatelle al Ragù at your dinner parties is your thing, you’re going to love the new Ariete range. This renowned Italian small appliance brand’s iconic Vintage Collection is available here for the first time … it’s designed for those who value beautiful interiors, intentional living and products that effortlessly blend style with functionality. Inspired by the Italian philosophy of La Dolce Vita – the sweetness of life – the collection includes four signature appliances – a kettle, two and four slice toasters, a glass jug blender and a stand mixer. Three pastel shades – beige, green or blue – you’ll find them on Takealot and Yuppiechef. Details: ariete.co.za
This is not a career manual. It’s a (jolly funny) rebellion
Sadika Fakir grew up in Park Rynie, a small coastal town on the KZN South Coast, the kind of place where the ocean is loud, the curry is louder, and the aunties know everyone’s business before breakfast. Not, as she points out, exactly the birthplace of corporate revolutionaries. But it did produce a loud, opinionated girl, a girl who was told she was too much. Of everything. Too loud. Too ambitious. Too overweight. Too dramatic. In other words, the perfect future disruptor. And her book, Corporate Rebel – How To Thrive As A Woman In The Workplace – is all of that. It states that the truth is that every organisation runs on two types of people. Those who maintain the system, and those who challenge it. Her book, she says, is for the second group. Those who ask uncomfortable questions, who challenge bad ideas, who refuse to shrink their personalities to fit into a corporate template. In other words … the rebels. The book is fearless, funny, a no bs-guide which covers everything from when she stalked senior management at TWBA and worked for free to get a foot in the door, to giving birth on garbage bags and then, with no maternity leave, resting for 15 minutes and getting back to work (you couldn’t make this up!), to authentic leadership, and traits she refuses to negotiate. For women who feel they aren’t enough … or are too much … read it! Jonathan Ball Publishers
Flybaby carrier … on the top of new mums’ wish list
If you’ve a babe on the way, you are going to want to put this Flybaby right at the top of your baby shower wish list. It’s the world’s first 3D-knitted baby carrier, one that’s setting a new standard in babywearing … lighter, more intuitive, and built to grow with your child. Designed to move. Built to bond.
It’s breathable and supports parent and baby, the advanced 3D knitting technology creates a seamless carrier with no pressure points, zoned flexibility to support baby while relieving pressure on the parent, magnetic buckles for one-handed use, flexible shoulder straps that distribute weight evenly, a breathable knit fabric to regulate temperature and a compact, travel-ready design – it weighs just 425g. The result is a carrier, suitable for newborns through to 15kg toddlers, that wears more like clothing than equipment – minimal, considered, and built for everyday life. Flybaby Berlin was launched in SA by Sprout – the curated destination for modern parenting essentials. The German designed carrier comes in a selection of shades, from light cream and cinnamon to dark navy and trendy black. You’ll find it at sprout-store.com, as well as fedisbest.co.za, jointhehood.co.za and kidoco.co.za for R5999.
