{"id":21904,"date":"2026-01-27T11:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=21904"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:05:56","slug":"love-laughter-and-a-pink-staircase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/love-laughter-and-a-pink-staircase\/","title":{"rendered":"Love, laughter, and a pink staircase"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Upstairs, downstairs, and every magical moment in between &#8230; Karina Marais\u2019 love story isn\u2019t conventional, and neither is her memoir. From daring to dream big to cooking, singing, and creating a fairytale dome restaurant, she proves that love, adventure, and independence can thrive side by side.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When Karina Marais set out to write Upstairs Downstairs, she quickly realised that words alone wouldn\u2019t capture the life she had lived. \u201cI needed music, video, design, food, and drink to express myself fully.\u201d One bath-time day, music softly playing in the background, the idea struck &#8230; why not create a multi-sensory memoir, one that brings emotion, memory, and imagination to life in ways words alone cannot?<\/p>\n<p>The result is Upstairs Downstairs, a memoir that doesn\u2019t just tell Karina\u2019s story; it invites readers to experience it. It isn\u2019t just about love; it\u2019s also about passion and daring to dream. Some of her dreams took flight, others fell short, but she didn\u2019t want to leave this world without chasing them. From tales of personal heartbreak and triumph to playful video snippets from her faceless Instagram influencer days, the book combines song, storytelling, and design to create something completely original.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chasing dreams\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Karina, the memoir isn\u2019t only about reflection. It\u2019s about courage. She revisits her divorce in 2003, a painful chapter that inspired the song Wings of Words. \u201cMy ex-husband gave me a poem and an abstract bird sculpture &#8230; a symbol of freedom. That\u2019s when I realised I was free to pursue the life I\u2019d always dreamed of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurial spirit pulses through every chapter. From board games pitched on Wall Street to running daring projects, Karina\u2019s mantra is simple: \u201cFailure isn\u2019t the end. It\u2019s a chance to reassess, learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Love that thrives apart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most intriguing thread in Karina\u2019s story is her 20-year Living Apart Together (LAT) relationship. Her husband, Hendrik, lives in his bachelor pad upstairs, she in her retreat downstairs, and they\u2019re connected by a whimsical pink staircase. No unannounced visits, no dull routines, just passion, freedom and a love story shaped on their terms. \u201cWe\u2019re emotionally connected and completely devoted to each other, but we value personal space and independence,\u201d Karina explains.<\/p>\n<p>When asked why she chose LAT, she laughs softly. \u201cPeople ask, \u2018Why not move in? Why not marry?\u2019 I\u2019d already lived through the challenges of when my parents got divorced. I didn\u2019t want to repeat their mistakes. Even after we got married 18 years in, nothing changed.\u201d<br \/>\nWhat makes this kind of relationship remarkable is its ability to keep monotomy at bay. \u201cIt keeps the romance alive because we don\u2019t see each othere everyday. He has been dating me for over two decades and we invite one another for romantic dinners at our places,\u201d Karina says. Their LAT model has not only preserved their love but also created space for growth, creativity, and independence. \u201cWe raised our children separately, supported each other without control, and learned that respect is the secret ingredient,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A dome of dreams and romance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The love story continues in the Dare2Dream Dome restaurant, a \u201cstory you can eat\u201d experience at Forum Homini Boutique Hotel. Karina envisioned a fairytale forest inside the conference venue \u2013 alcoves for couples, lush greenery, chandeliers, and colour-changing lights. But her husband, ever the dreamer and doer, took her to a fallen tree clearing across a little bridge and said, \u201cThis is your fantasy forest. Let\u2019s build your dome restaurant here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Four months later, Dare2Dream opened it doors for the Upstairs Downstairs show which features an 11-course fun-dining menu, enjoyed in different locations \u2014 from the lounge area of Forum Homini, to the entrance of the fantasy forest, to a red-lit spot deep in the forest, before crossing a bridge to the new Dome restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Each dish is inspired by her memoir and presented as a tale, a song, and a taste \u2014 with matching colours to heighten the mood. For example, guests enjoy the \u201cPurple Pears\u201d dessert under purple lighting, accompanied by an original song about the dish. All five senses are engaged \u2014 touch, taste, hearing, smell, and sight \u2014 creating an immersive experience that\u2019s truly one of a kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The heartbeat of her story\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Karina, the memoir is also about joy, empowerment, and the courage to chase dreams. Chapter 11, Chasing Entrepreneurial Dreams, recounts her successes, failures, and lessons learned along the way. \u201cI\u2019d rather die with a hundred failures than never have tried,\u201d she says. And the Dare2Dream Dome restaurant is a natural extension of that philosophy, inviting guests to step into a space that celebrates imagination, love, and bold action.<br \/>\nMusic and cuisine are her love languages. On mornings together, she spoils her husband with coffee and homemade rusks in their custom swan cups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dreams, love and inspiration\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Karina\u2019s story is a reminder that love doesn\u2019t have to conform to convention. Whether it\u2019s daring to dream big, chasing entrepreneurial passions, or crafting a marriage that thrives apart yet together, the memoir and Dare2Dream Dome restaurant are testaments to a life fully lived. \u201cChasing a dream is what makes life worth living. If you fail, learn and try again. Don\u2019t be afraid of failure. Just do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At its heart, Upstairs Downstairs is a love story, unconventional, playful, and deeply committed. Karina and her husband\u2019s journey shows that romance isn\u2019t just about living under the same roof. Sometimes, it\u2019s about building pink staircases, dreaming together, and letting love flourish in every space you inhabit. Together, yet apart.<\/p>\n<p>Step into the Dare2Dream Dome restaurant at Forum Homini Boutique Hotel for a dining experience inspired by the memoir, complete with songs, stories, and immersive settings, by heading over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumhomini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forumhomini.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21905\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upstairs Downstairs: A Musical Memoir, R295 from <a href=\"https:\/\/karinamarais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karinamarais.com<\/a>. Reach Publishers<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21906\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/01\/Karin-in-article2-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Dare2Dream Dome restaurant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumhomini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum Homini<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Article by Rialien Furstenberg. 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