Irene Village Market

Last week Saturday Gaz and I decided to take a drive to the Irene Village Market.  The Market which lies on the beautiful grounds of the Smuts House Museum is about 40 kilometres from Johannesburg and definitely worth the drive. I truly believe this market has been the pioneer in setting the trend for all the newer lifestyle markets which have popped up more recently. 

Held on the second and last Saturday of every month,  the market offers an AMAZING antique section, YUMMY food stalls and tons of other homemade, homegrown and handcrafted exhibits.

Our Advice...

GO EARLY- the market gets jam packed from as early as 10am. 

TAKE CASH- if you draw cash at the teller you'll be charged a hefty 10% surcharge.

...AND BRING YOUR FURRIES because the market is pet friendly. Had we known this- Colby & Mila would've definitely tagged along for the adventure.

09:00 -14:00

every second and last 

Saturday of the month.

tel: (012) 667 1659 

weekdays 09:00-12:30

fax: 086 6566 254

PO box 985, Irene, 0062

email: irenemkt@mweb.co.za

Wolves Cafe

These days, most of our weekend's seem to be booked up long in advance with Baby Showers, Kitchen Tea's, Weddings or Kiddies Birthday Parties. I love it because it's a sign of LIFE and GROWTH around us, people making vows to one another and building their families. In the same breath though, every now and then it's nice to get a weekend to ourselves- no commitments, no plans- just an average Saturday. When one of those weekends popped up last week- we grabbed the opportunity with both hands! We woke up late (9am) and headed out to Wolves Cafe for Breakfast and Cake. It was OUR first Wolves experience but it's certainly already a "Saturday Morning Staple" for many locals in the Illovo area as the Cafe offers fantastic coffees, free wi-fi and delicious delicious cake!

The thing I loved most about the cafe is that it couldn't be categorized. Wolves Cafe has initiated a new kind of cool as the mismatched decor forms a quirky, homely, varsity common-room kind of feel. What's also interesting is that the Cafe has teamed up some unusual combinations - Music, Beer and...Cake!? Strangely however- the Trio works! The combination comes to life every Friday from 04h30. A place where socialites can come and enjoy some nice music, nice beer (or coffee) and in my opinion phenomenal cake. The venue also hosts live music acts every Thursday night.

The menu is small and well-priced. YES, finally a place that offers good, fresh food at reasonable prices. Gaz and I had Toasted Olive Ciabatta which we could stuff with our own choice of fillings and we ended off our breakfast with their Signature Hummingbird Cake-  a pineapple, banana, pecan nut & cinnamon cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. A Wolves Cafe Must Have! I was also able to enjoy a little retail therapy at Wolves Cafe- they have some awesome random stuff to buy- jewellery, art, organic tea's and other randomly cool objects. 

All in all- Wolves Cafe provided Gaz and I with the perfect, chilled Saturday morning experience. All I can possibly say is- when we have another "No-Obligations-Weekend"- we'll be going back!

Find Them At:

4 Corlett Drive

Illovo

Phone Them On

011 447 2360 (Shop)

Take a Drive to Henley on Klip

Klip House Theatre & Restaurant

I'm always on the lookout for new spots to shop and eat and KlipHouse has to be my favourite new discovery! Klip House is a quaint boutique restaurant, shop & theatre located in Henley on Klip. Situated next to the R59 between Johannesburg and Vereeniging, it's only about 45 minutes outside of the city so it's the perfect idea if you feel like taking a drive into the country-side.

Their lunch menu is casual and laid back- fresh salads, roast chickens and yummy pastas- all laid out buffet style. What I liked most is that you only pay for what you eat, your plate gets weighed and priced accordingly. Having said all that, the shop was still the highlight. Well, I guess anyone who knows me, understands that the shopping is almost always the highlight! I love a good shop! Its small space that's crammed with gorgeous antiques, rabbit candles (I had to mention this because I have to get myself one of those), jams, linens, quilts, silverware and everything else in between. Klip House is also the home of the Time & Space Theatre, an intimate 28 seater theatre which hosts live music performances and movie evenings. Overall a gorgeous place to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon...

Take a look at the pics and also a list of some of the upcoming events happening at Klip House below. 

 UPCOMING EVENTS AT KLIPHOUSE

EASTER FAIR - Wednesday, 20 March 1pm to 9.30 pm

Stalls with Easter goodies. Food and Drinks (for sale!)

Karin:  082 874 7621

SUNDAY LUNCH (3 course)  17 March,  St. Patricks Day from 12pm

Please wear a touch of green !

Live music by LOURENS NOLTE

R195 pp

Karin:  082 874 7621

For more info log onto http://kliphouse.co.za.