Stories worth reading slowly.
One Bottle. Endless Rituals.
How one cold pressed African botanical oil replaces a shelf of products, with a simple face, hair, body and travel routine for THE OIL by James Weather.
7 min read
IngredientsThe Wisdom of the Wild: Why Africa's Finest Botanical Oils Still Matter
Jojoba, baobab, argan, marula, Kalahari melon and squalane. A look at the six cold pressed botanicals inside THE OIL, and why they work better together than alone.
9 min read
Living WellThe Luxury of Slowing Down: Finding Moments of Peace in an Always-On World
On morning light, warm baths, travel and the small unphotographed rituals that make a day feel calmer. Why one bottle, used slowly, is luxury enough.
10 min read
RitualsThe Ancient Ritual: Why Humanity Has Always Turned to Healing Oils
From Egyptian bathhouses and Ayurvedic massage to baobab and marula in Southern Africa, a history of botanical oils and why we still reach for them.
10 min read
Living WellWhere the Wild Meets Luxury: Six South African Escapes That Deserve a Place Beside James Weather
The Cape Winelands, the Kalahari, Cape Town, the Drakensberg, the Wild Coast and Kruger. Six South African places to travel slowly, and one bottle to pack.
11 min read
Living WellThe Art of Slowing Down: Six Books to Read After Your Evening Ritual
Six remarkable books, most of them African, to read after your evening ritual. Where to find each one at Exclusive Books or Takealot, and why slow reading is its own form of care.
10 min read
Living WellLove, Laughter and Slow Evenings: Twelve Romantic Films Worth Falling Into
Twelve romantic films to watch after your evening ritual, from Before Sunrise to Past Lives, each with a link to its IMDb page.
10 min read
Of NoteOf Note: Rachel Kolisi and the Art of Falling Forward
The first edition of Of Note turns to Rachel Kolisi, South African mother, humanitarian, co-founder of the Kolisi Foundation and author of Falling Forward, and what her story teaches us about beginning again.
5 min read