Opulent Living was recently invited to visit Quoin Rock to taste the 14-course menu with wine pairing, to experience the 7-bedroom Manor House and to get an impression of the multi-functional venue hall. There is an abundance of topics to talk about, countless little details and a family behind all, that drives the different areas …
Those ones of us spending most of the day at the desk should rethink about the importance of the perfect chair for our body. Spending eight or even more hours a day on it, ergonomics and quality are of essence. Herman Miller is the company behind one of the best – the Cosm, now voted …
Iconic industrial designers Charles and Ray Eames left an astonishing legacy behind. Aside from their stylishly functional furniture, their mid-century modernist home – at once residence and studio – comes under the spotlight this year as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. It was in this house that some of the designers’ best-loved furniture was created, …
Let’s talk about 4G Wine Estate, a high-end boutique winery founded by a young Swiss-German entrepreneur. They produce two wines, the flagship G. and the ECHO of G. both beautifully elegant red Bordeaux-style wines. Within only five vintages, the G. has already reached cult status and is named among the great wines of the world. In several blind …
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, well known for its impressive 5-star-fun experience has extended the outdoor space of their award-winning Balinese spa by an impressive 920m2 making it the largest and most exclusive spa and wellness space in all of Johannesburg. This award-winning spa offers tranquillity in a beautiful setting, complete with de-stressing water features and …
“Founded in Germany, loved and appreciated worldwide!” Is the slogan of !QMS Medicosmetics. Effective active ingredient cosmetics have been awarded the World Best Spa Brand since 2015 for the third time in succession. Made in Germany, !QMS Medicosmetics is present in more than 700 beauty studios, department stores and prestigious hotel spas: from Mandarin Oriental …
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“When I first saw 5th Avenue, I looked up at all of the tall buildings and felt totally overwhelmed and intimidated, like it was someone else’s world,” said Reese Witherspoon, Elizabeth Arden’s brand ambassador. “Then I discovered if you have the right work ethic, ambition and sense of purpose… the world is whatever you make …
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MARCH 2018 – The Kerzner family has launched one of the most anticipated developments in Cape Town, the new Kerzner Estate which is set to be one of the most exclusive residential estates in the country. The 10ha estate is located high on the slopes of Leeukoppie, just off Victoria Road with stunning views towards Chapman’s …
Born in 1950 in Neuilly, a leafy Parisian suburb, Maurice Hennessy spent all his youth in Cognac. He then read agriculture at university in Paris before spending a number of years in West Africa. In 1975, he returned home to Cognac and the family firm. We recently asked him our famous 13 Opulent Living questions. …
APRIL 2018 – When one of South Africa’s pre-eminent fashion designers collaborates with one of its most iconic wine brands, you know magic is going to happen. And it did in Franschhoek, over a weekend-long event – held in association with Courvoisier – to celebrate the launch of Boschendal’s new Demi Sec Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) …