Dear Designers on Display reader,
We are delighted to announce that Designers on Display’s web-based Directory is now national, we are featuring a wonderful array of companies for your convenience and peace of mind and we are adding more each week. If you know other companies that would benefit from advertising on the website or newsletter , please contact us on:

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Megs Tweedie: +27 (0) 82 772 7247 megs@designersondisplay.co.za
Leigh Holing: +27 (0) 74 101 2655 leigh@everythingforthehome.co.za
     
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Misi Overturf +27 (0) 82 436 6342 misi@misioverturf.co.za

Featured this month:

- www.everythingforthehome.co.za - Bon Vie - The Good Life
- Designers On Display Monthly Newsletter - Food Matters
- Elizabeth Gordon Gallery 2010 Update - Mange Tout, the new designer cafe!
- Artisan Gallery Invites You To Amangwevu - Makulu - Corporate Entertainment Specialists
- Fat Tuesday Gallery - Matatu Hospitality Marketing
- Catch Bron Stofberg at the Homemakers Expo! - Beautiful Things - Anyone for Tea
- Nicole Pletts Fine Art - Funcat - Functions and Catering
- Gina Trotter - Interior Designer - The Food Market Spring into Summer Harvest Feast Luncheon
- Touchwood Interiors - "Passionate about creating Beautiful Homes!" - Spring has sprung at Green With Envy
- Liquid Wallpaper - A fabulous Christmas Shopping experience at the Collisheen Estate
- Catalisa Jewellery - Janice Graham is looking for Part time / Temp assignments
- Restorers Durban CC - Acutts Estate Agents
- Giba Gorge has a package to suit everyone! - Umcebo Trust
- Marion on Nichol - Luxury accommodation - SPCA

Enjoy!
Warm regards,

Megs Tweedie

+27 (0) 82 772 7247
megs@designersondisplay.co.za
Designers On Display Monthly Newsletter
Designers on Display’s monthly newsletters provide you with a fabulous mix of home / garden / lifestyle related information.

A super way to spread the word about your business. Cost: R100 per monthly newsletter. This cost is reduced to R50 should you be listed on the Directory.

Contact:
Megs Tweedie: +27 (0) 82 772 7247 megs@designersondisplay.co.za
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery 2010 Update
We have 3 new paintings to show you:

ROBERT DOMIJAN'S large painting is of a backroad near New Bethesda, in the Karoo, showing the Kampasberg. The Kampasberg is the highest peak in South Africa, outside the Drakensberg Mountains. The picture is a wonderful large size being 1800 x 1200 and is framed in a hand gilded frame.

His smaller painting, 1300 x 1040, is a typical old house found in these parts of the Karoo.

BARBARA SIEDLE the well known KZN wildlife artist has recently done this watercolour of a Fish Eagle. The bird is beautifully captured and the background evokes feelings of a cold misty morning. It is framed in a quality silver frame and is 1200 x 1000.

For more information call the Gallery on:
Tel: 031 303 8133
Website: www.elizabethgordon.co.za
Artisan Gallery Invites You To Amangwevu
Fat Tuesday Gallery
As the season changes, take some time to visit Fat Tuesday and browse through our ever increasing range of clothing and accessories. We now carry designer items by Amanda Laird Cherry, Miss Su and Big Blue.
The Shop is filled to the brim with interesting jewellery, lifestyle products and gifts. We are committed to supporting local manufacturers and artists and we have a wide selection of South African design-led products.

Whether you are looking for art, an unusual gift or just wanting to spoil yourself there is something for everyone.

We have a collection of imported wind-up tin toys, journals and assorted ephemera which adds to the air of casual nostalgia. These combined with the modern local products gives Fat Tuesday its unique atmosphere.

The Gallery has a selection of oils, acrylics, mixed media work and editioned prints by artists including, Rene Rutger, Jeff Rankin, Terry Angelos and Laurie Glenny.

With the opening of The Studio in September, we now offer inspiration too!

This month our creative workshops include; Bookmaking by Cheryl Penn; Photography workshops with Harry Lock, while Laurie Glenny will teach you how to draw and paint.

Trading is weekdays between 8:30am - 4:30pm and Saturdays between 9am - 2pm. Bellevue Campus, 5 Bellevue Road, Kloof
Tel: 031 717 2785 / 9
Cell: 083 306 8999
Email: shannon@fattuesday.co.za
Website: www.fattuesday.co.za
Catch Bron Stofberg at the Homemakers Expo!
Bron was one of a handful of artists commissioned by the Legacy Group to create art for their new project, the Da Vinci Hotel and Penthouse Suites.

In their on-going belief and commitment to support local South African artists, the Legacy Group are always looking for ways to include local South African artists in their projects. They have realized that using original artworks and working with Master creators in their field like Stephen Falcke their projects are truly ahead of their time.
Labeled as “one of the Featured Artists in 2010”, the Legacy Group felt that Bron’s work fitted with the profile as an artist to support. With Bron not too long ago having completed work on a piece for Madonna’s Port Production studio in London where her brief was shades of green and white, now it is Black and White for the Da Vinci Hotel. The 3 huge panels have been installed into the lifts making this a first in South Africa! As Leonardo created masterpieces ahead of his time so too does Bron by the use of paint that is totally unique to her.

Bron has been hard at work, so come and view some of her new work this October at the Homemakers Expo!

For more information on Bron or to view her artworks, contact her on:
Cell: 082 462 6168
Email: bron@bronstofberg.co.za
Website: www.bronstofberg.co.za
Facebook: Bron Stofberg Contemporary Artist
Nicole Pletts Fine Art
Recently I went and had a fantastic time at the harbour over two weekends in search of early morning harbour scenes. I have so many stunning images from which to paint - all back-lit and in the neutral colours which I absolutely love.

I have also been doing some “men scenes’ - which I will share next month…

For more information or to view my work, please contact me on:
Cell: 082 375 4616
Email npletts@telkomsa.net
Website: www.nicoleplettsfineart.com
Gina Trotter
Having had a passion for art and colour since childhood, I decided to enter the field of interior decorating. I completed my studies with Birthe Gibbons School of decorating and design 2001. Whilst studying I worked in the interior decorating industry.

I then travelled for four years around America and Europe gaining valuable life and work experience and exposure to other cultures.

Returning to South Africa in 2005 I joined Andre Kleynhans Living. My duties included decorating and paint techniquing in both residential and commercial contexts.

Whilst running my own business, Meta Interiors, I completed both residential and commercial projects such as the Gladdington Boutique Hotel, and a Durban Heritage Home which later appeared in the Conde Nast with interior Decorator Carl Fitchen.

In 2007 I exhibited at the Durban Decorators on Display at the Queensbridge Estate, and at the Home makers Expo where I was awarded silver for the presentation of a paint technique kitchen.

I had a break from the decorating industry and completed a year of Montessori teacher training, and am currently in sales; however, I wish to re-enter the decorating industry with a view to a long term career.

You can contact me on:
Cell: 072 183 1589
Touchwood Interiors - "Passionate about creating Beautiful Homes!"
If you are looking for unique but affordable gifts & decor....
We have a stunning selection of french style / shabby chic furniture & decor incl:

- Lamp shades & bases
- Canvas oil paintings
- Silver techniqued mirrors
- Soft furnishings
- Trinkets & gifts
Other services include:

- Decorating consultancy for the Corporate sector
- Wholesale supplier to decor outlets & interior decorators

Open 7 days a week!

For more information, please contact us on:
Cell: 082 535 3052
Email: touchwoodinteriors@vodamail.co.za
Address: Mcdonalds Garden Centre, Chatterton road, Pietermaritzburg
Liquid Wallpaper
New to South Africa, this unique product is a specially developed paint which when applied, using a patented roller and pattern, has the visual effect of wallpaper.

The high quality specialised base paint has a rich velvety finish which is further enhanced when the pearlised top coat is applied creating an embossed look.

LIQUID WALLPAPER is eco-friendly, waterproof, odourless, quick drying and can be applied to any surface i.e. tiles, cupboards, walls, panels, steel, zinc galvanising, plastic, acrylic, glass etc.

For more information contact the accredited applicators in Durban:
Dominique: 083 387 8600
Candice: 083 321 1303
Email: dbn@liquidwallpaper.co.za
Website: www.liquidwallpaper.co.za
Catalisa Jewellery
Restorers Durban CC
The stripping and restoration of furniture is the cornerstone of Restorers' business. We are the only company in KwaZulu Natal who use a special immersion technique which will restore the most intricately carved pieces to very high standards.

We pride ourselves on the superior quality of our upholstery and our custom made headboards and ottomans to order, which have featured in top decor magazines in South Africa.

All items featured in this advert are for sale. Visit our website to view or call the number below for more information:
Tel: 031 701 4926
Email: restorers@3i.co.za
Website: www.restorersdbn.co.za
Giba Gorge has a package to suit everyone!
From annual memberships to our new day pass booklets. Whether you are here every week or only once a month, we have an option to suit your needs.

Annual memberships:


Adult Riders - R70 debit order per month or R840 once off
Kids u/12 and pensioners - R35 debit order per month or R420 once off
Family memberships are 2 x Adults @ R70 each and all kids R20 each.
Memberships entitles you to a years entry, and free entry for events and special functions at the park.

Day pass booklets, each booklet contains 10 day passes:


Adult Riders R300 per booklet
Kids u/12 R110 per booklet
Non riders R70 per booklet

These booklets contain 10 passes to be used at any time for entry to the park.

To get your membership log onto www.gibagorge.co.za and register, or speak to Mike at the Gatehouse for your booklets.
Marion on Nichol - Luxury accommodation
Hidden along the greenbelt of the William Nicol, you’ll find The Marion on Nicol. Set in a beautiful park-like surrounding, offering both business and leisure travellers the finest in luxury accommodation, she assures comfort, accessibility and a stay that guests will want to come back for.

The Marion on Nicol has 24 generously proportioned (40m²) en-suite bedrooms, all with free standing bath and separate steam shower. Five of these rooms have twin-beds and 19 have king-beds and all are extra length, featuring pure cotton linen, accompanied by a pillow menu and choice of duck down or hollow fibre duvets to ensure a blissful night’s sleep.

She also showcases fine dining at its best, and uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients, accompanied by a choice South Africa’s premium wines.

The Marion is a fabulous choice for your Christmas season festivities and for afternoon high tea with the girls.

Her outdoor terrace overlooking Johannesburg’s green city is an ideal place for morning coffee and gossip, or outdoor dining during the balmy summer evenings.

With the utmost attention to detail, The Marion on Nicol is designed with business travellers in mind, offering guests their own office.

She offers all modern technological conveniences and like all premium boutique hotels, The Marion on Nicol leaves no stone unturned when it comes to service.

For more information, please contact us on:
Tel: 011 783 7816
Website: www.mariononnicol.co.za
Bon Vie - The Good Life
On the 29th October, Friday, we are having a morning of Fantastic Demo’s:

Date:
29th October 2010, Friday
Time:
10H00 - 12H00 (10 - 20 min demo’s)
Venue:
BonVie, 16 Bute Rd, Off Windermere Rd, Morningside, Durban
Cost:
R35.00 (Demo's & coffee/tea with croissant)

- 1 2 3 The Quick veggie garden (or container garden) that really works!
- Liquid Wallpaper demo – the new concept that is so reasonable and so easy!
- Michelle Barry (from Chistina Martin School of Cookery) a few trade secrets and how to impress with minimum effort!
- What a good Idea! Flower arrangements with a difference!

Please rsvp to book your space before the 20th October.
Hope to see you all there!!

Contact Justine on:
Cell:

082 378 0279

Food Matters
Food Matters headed by Jean-Francois and Jacqui Rey is a progressive and innovative Boutique Catering Company on the North Coast. Based in Ballito, Food Matters caters to magnificent weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, cocktail parties, anniversaries, engagements and christenings. In fact, any occasion that needs good food, we will create a menu for you that meets your requirements. We travel far and wide to satisfy your taste-buds.

Jacqui, the gifted Chef heading this unparalleled venture is locally and internationally trained with more than 25 years experience in the food and catering industry. Together with Jean-Francois, her husband and visionary, Food Matters is a highly professional and excellence-orientated enterprise with quality as the cornerstone of their business and the rationale behind their continued success.
Fabulous bespoke designer cakes are the result of Jacqui's dazzling creativity and are tailored to your specific needs. The result - outstanding, gorgeous, delicious!

Passionate about food and entertaining, Jean-Francois & Jacqui recognise that gatherings of family and friends should be festive, celebratory and stress-free and ensure that your special celebration will be a feast of the highest calibre. They are generous and extravagant in their approach to cuisine and will delight you with a sumptuousness beyond expectation. The only thing left on your delighted lips will be a simple word - Magnifique!

For online reservations, information and photographs visit:
Website:

www.foodmatters.co.za

Mange Tout, the new designer cafe!
Mange Tout, the new designer cafe on the North Coast is contemporary and sophisticated. Tucked in the indigenous natural coastal bush of Dunkirk Estate in Ballito, this elegant cafe is safe, scenic and tranquil.

The brilliant innovation of Jean-Francois and Jacqui Rey who have enjoyed more than 25 years in the food industry both nationally & internationally, Mange Tout epitomises a classic simplicity that is decidedly refreshing. Their inspiration stems from enjoying good food and wine in good company and consider entertaining and enjoying life's simple pleasures, a way of life.

Using only the freshest, quality ingredients the food appeals to all the senses and the menu can be described as classic with a contemporary twist. Jacqui's astounding creativity, passion and extensive experience prevails in the delectable dishes available at Mange Tout.
Now also open on Thursday and Friday evenings, visit Mange Tout for a romantic and sensuous dining experience or embrace the natural charm of Mange Tout by day for a light lunch, a great coffee, delicious cake and free Wi-Fi.

Relax, enjoy, immerse yourself in the beauty that surrounds you and experience the magic of simplicity.

Open:
Wednesday - Sunday:

08h00 to 16h00

Thursday - Friday: 18h30 to 20h30

For information, please contact us on:
Tel.:

032 525 7803

Website: www.mangetout.co.za
Makulu - Corporate Entertainment Specialists
Makulu Event Producers is a well known and reputable Event and Entertainment Production House.
They specialize in co-ordinating
- Corporate Annual Award Ceremonies
- Launch and Gala Event Entertainment
- Opening of new venues and buildings

- Corporate Functions
- Industrial Theatre
- National Roadshows


They deliver creative solutions:
- On time
- Within budget
- To meet and exceed your expectations!

For quotes and proposals please contact Carroll Lazarus
Tel:

031 312 1281

Email: laz@makuluevents.co.za
Website: www.makuluevents.co.za
Matatu Hospitality Marketing
I market select portfolio of Durban Venues & Hospitality Services to the Corporate Conferencing Customers!

My current client portfolio … www.matatu.co.za

1. Calissa Lodge - Guesthouse and Conference Room in Westville
2. Eat Greek Catering - Outside catering for all your functions
3. Green with Envy - Functions Room for corporate and private functions
4. Hellenic Community Centre in Durban North - A large venue Events/Year End Functions
5. Makulu Event Producers - Durban’s most fabulous Corporate Entertainment Company
6. The Food Market - Proudly KZN initiative last Saturday of every month 8am - 2pm held at the Hellenic

For more info & enquiries please call Karen Brokensha on:
Tel:

031 201 9145

Cell: 083 777 5633
Email: karen@matatumarketing.co.za
Website: www.matatu.co.za
Beautiful Things – Anyone for Tea
Funcat - Functions and Catering
With the Festive Season approaching, need a function catered for that will impress and stun your family, friend’s business associates and clients? Need food that comes highly recommended by many businesses and individuals in DBN? Want peace of mind that the food will be excellent, the service will be beyond reproach and the hassle won’t be yours… then phone Kerry on 083 788 5206 to get your quote.

We can customize your function to suit your needs and requirements including hiring, décor, waitrons, bar floral décor etc.. Try us, many have …

For your quote, please contact Kerry Shewan on:
Tel: 031 502 4844
Cell: 083 788 5206
Website: www.funcat.co.za
The Food Market Spring into Summer Harvest Feast Luncheon
 
Be sure to book your seat for the Spring into Summer Harvest Feast Luncheon on Sunday, 10th October at 12h00 at The Hellenic Community Centre - 6 High Grove, Durban North.