< 1 min readWe often hear people commenting on how 2022 has whizzed by. Now that I’m writing the editor’s letter for the final edition of Estate Living in 2022, I would have to agree – well, in part. To all our readers, we hope you enjoy your festive season with family and friends. Take care of yourself and, even if you are working in December, make sure you have a well-deserved break. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
< 1 min readIn the roll-up to Women’s Day, there is no better way to celebrate the women of our nation and the fantastic Banyana Banyana win at the Africa Cup of Nations than with a tribute to the leaders and influencers who are working tirelessly to better the industries and communities they serve.
< 1 min readAs Estate Living has just eclipsed its 50th edition, we’ve decided to give the magazine a fresh look; it’s not a facelift, just a little botox! We hope that you enjoy the subtle changes. We trust that you will enjoy reading this edition as much as we did collaborating with the experts to put it together for you.
< 1 min readThis is the 50th edition of the printed Estate Living magazine. It is quite amazing to write that sentence. I can remember the very first edition like it was yesterday. We launched Estate Living in October 2012. Dirk Uys was the first community manager to support us, and we showcased Arabella Country Estate on our front cover.
< 1 min readWhat a year 2021 has been! For Estate Living, the last 18 months have been a time of constant change – as we are sure is the case for nearly all of you. Instead of dwelling on the challenges, we wanted to rather use this opportunity to reflect on some of the successes we have experienced during the pandemic – because there have been many! Please stay safe on the roads, enjoy the travel adventures and have a wonderful festive season. Just like you, we’ll be toasting to good health and plenty more successes in 2022.
< 1 min readThere is no doubt that the world, South Africa, our businesses and home environments have changed over the last year and a half. But the one thing that remains a constant is the benefits of estate life. The positive effects of living in community-driven environments have been seen far and wide, and the support within these structures has been a solace for many.
< 1 min readEverything changes, everything stays the same. We have changed the way we do most things – the big things and the little things – and we’ve changed the way we think about life, the future, our friends and families. But we’re also trying to keep some perspective, some normality.
< 1 min readThere is a theory that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, and that the rotation of the earth is speeding up. If that’s true, it means that time is going quicker, and it certainly seems as if it is. It seems like only yesterday that we were singing ‘Auld lang syne’, and now 2019 is pretty much all over bar the shouting. Here’s to a joyful festive season – a time of relaxation, friends, family and fun – and an awesomely fantastic, productive, effective and super-fun 2020.
< 1 min readIt’s spring. Birds are singing, leaves are budding and there’s new life everywhere. So, throw off those heavy winter woollies. It’s time to stretch your wings, explore new territory, and frolic a bit – rediscover the joy of living. Most importantly, let’s celebrate the longer days by making the most of every single one of them.
< 1 min readEverything we do has an effect: on ourselves, our families, our communities, and – possibly – the whole world. It’s all connected, from the tiniest element to the biggest.
< 1 min readGreat lifestyles don’t just happen – they have to be planned, designed. And that involves far more than deciding what colour curtains to hang, or where to put the couch.
