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5. Original Gloss Wellies by Hunter Boots, R1 249 : VISI sales executive Eva Cookson says: “I don’t like them, I LOVE THEM! You can walk just about anywhere in these, and do your gardening come rain or shine. Imagine splashing in the mud and feeling like a child again; when done, rinse and they’re clean.” -
4. Women's Turner In Black Bubble Microfiber by Thierry Rabotin, $385 : Content director Sumien Brink says: "I fell in love with these shoes in January in NY. They didn't have my size but offered to make me a pair. This is my first step to get the Yayoi Kusama look that I hope to master by the time I'm 80.” -
8. Baletti Espresso Maker (for two) at Yuppiechef.co.za, R795 : “I need to buy photographer Dook a house warming pressie,” writes deputy ed Annemarie Meintjes. “We’ve worked together for nearly three decades but all I know is that he loves his wife, Nikon cameras, travelling and a double espresso — in that order!” -
6. Mustang GT Coupe, starting at R700 000 : VISI art director Anton Pietersen doesn’t mess around: “This is the best car, dare I say, ever made. I have my eye on one or two in SA. I'm just about R700 000 short, and another coupla millions short for a petrol station franchise to feed this monster.” -
3. Madame Filigree by Michael Chandler, R3 200 : “This would make the perfect birthday present. Hint, friends,” winks VISI editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo. “I love the neoclassical filigree inspiration that has been thoroughly modernised by using brass-plated street wire.” -
1. Rock Me Baby by IloveBokkie, R4 800 : This vintage-inspired rocker in stainless steel and eco-friendly plywood has VISI features writer Debbie Loots putting all her pennies in the same piggy bank. “It will cheer up my worse-for-the-rain wooden table outside,” she explains. -
2. Stockholm Cabinet by Pedersen + Lennard, R4200 : “With office renovations in full swing here at New Media, I’d love to have this simple yet stylish cabinet to store all my copies of VISI (and other less attractive material) inside,” beams Cecilia Boughen, VISI brand manager. -
7. Amaretto by Disaronno, R200 : “Amaretto is my favouritest tipple to sip, letting every droplet of almond liqueur goodness reach every taste bud,” drools VISI features and online editor Nadine Botha. “And this gift pack arrived on my desk exactly one week before my birthday!” -
The Yayoi Kusama look -
9. Menu Kettle teapot at Yuppiechef.co.za, R795 : If Dook is for coffee, VISI managing editor Lise Avis is for tea: “There is nothing better than a cup of tea and when the teapot looks like this I simply can't resist.”
VISI readers will agree: retail therapy is no joke. Whether window shopping, gift seeking or self splurging there’s nothing like an object of incentive to keep the spirits up. What has helped the VISI team get through this past week? In this first session of shopaholics not-anonymous, we introduce you to the team and their varied tastes – from wellies and Mustangs to liqueur and brass-plated wire. Sumien shows us the shoes she got from New York that were delivered this week.
1. ilovebokkie.blogspot.com
2. pedersenlennard.co.za
3. chandlerhouse.co.za
4. www.thierryrabotin.com
5. www.hunterbootsa.co.za
6. www.mustangwc.co.za/members.html
7. cowafrica.com/digital/disarrono-vine-ads
8 and 9. Yuppiechef.com
