Alive and well in Johannesburg

Article published on June 10 2014

Making a property your own.

It doesn't matter where you buy a property and it doesn't matter what kind of property it is, but for most people, especially for first time buyers a very exciting thing indeed. And all you want to do is settle in and make the place your own. But if it's not a new place it will have all kinds of quirks and things which may not be exactly what you had in mind but were what made the house special to it's previous owners. Often too, the previous owners had taste that didn't quite sit comfortably next to yours. There are so many changes that you can do. I for one always find myself torn between wanting to rip and redo and my loyalty to the reason I fell in love with a place and bought it. If you are lucky enough to have in a place for a while and love it but just want to give it an update, you will find that that is one of the easier things to. You could do a repaint yourself or get someone in to paint the whole place for you in less time and with less effort on your part. If you feel that you need a whole new look or a fresh kitchen, even new doors for a different appeal you be best served getting a professional in to do it. If you are not a builder and tried to change something yourself you might find yourself with another quirk to learn to live with. Aflink Sevices are professional all rounders, from painting an entire complex to hanging wall paper in your dining room, they will be able to complete the job to your specifications. This means you can make it your own by concentrating on the personal touches while the big things get taken care of.

Article published on August 22 2013

Go Karting

Summer is clearly planning on making an appearance soon, what with spring arriving early. It is evident in the increased numbers of people you see on the street either cycling or jogging at any time of day, even in the evening. There is an organised and sponsored run taking place through the streets of Braamfontein in the evening, something seldom witnessed so if you aren't taking part go along and show the athlete in your life some support while you take in that evening in the city vibe.

If you are not feeling 'physical', then maybe head out of town and take in a dinner at one of the trendy new eateries in Parkhurst or a show at one of the smaller venues which are popping up all over the place. There is definitely something out there that will tickle your taste-buds and tempt your eardrums.

If none of these ideas tempt you in anyway then why not get that adrenaline fowing and let your inner competitior loose at the Go Kart Track

Article published on 30 July 2013

Alive and well in Johannesburg is a nightlife and cultural scene which hasn't limited itself to the civic theatre and night club events. Live music is streaming in from all corners of the globe, as witnessed this saturday passed in Melville with the Fête de la Musique. But the interesting thing to find is that events of this nature which were always presented in only a few suburbs have now found a voice a around Johannesburg and music events aren't relegated to nightclubs and sport fields anymore. Market lovers and food fundis are taking to the streets, people are getting up early and heading to Central Park in Sandton on a Saturday morning for a mini yoga session and a day of live accoustic music, coffee shops are opening their doors to accoustic musicians in a tradition of old and there are parks where you can spend an entire day with your unleashed pets, just letting them do what they want to do while you get some fresh air and have a meal or a braai.

Posted 6 August 2013

Chocolate fountains

Chocolate, since the Aztec discovery has been the source of pleasure and a symbol of decadence and nothing has changed except the variety and quality of chocolate. Willy Wonka got it right with his rivers of chocolate but he was amiss in his thinking by only inviting children to his factory.
The closest I have ever come to a river of chocolate would be a chocolate fountain. I don't remember the kids on Willy Wonka having a plate full of things to dip in the river. I find myself quite partial to shortbread or biscotti taking a dip in the fountain and then losing myself in the pure enjoyment of it all. There are those who swear by a chocolate dipped strawberry or a marshmallow. To each his own.

It would be an unwise thing to have a chocolate fountain at ones disposal every single day but luckily one can hire a chocolate fountain and return it the next day. A good idea on so many levels. The people I used even have the foresight to supply you with chocolate thats ready for use.

Posted 6 August 2013