♥ 14 Clever Valentines Sayings ♥

So, it's that time of year again! The stores have already had their Valentines Day Stock up since January!  I did a post last year on cute gifts for Valentines Day (Click Here), so this year I decided to take a bit of a different approach ...

VALENTINES DAY PUNS!!! ... So below, some of the cutest and cheesiest Valentines Puns! (Personally, I think these are AWESOME!):

1. I Love You, Don’t ever Change! (A bag of chocolate coins)

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2. I “Chews” you as my Valentine (Chewing Gum or Toffee)

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3. I like the way you Roll (Rolo's)

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4. You’re a Stud Muffin! (Muffin)

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5. I’m Nuts about you (Almonds, Peanuts ... just make sure they don't have a nut allergy)

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6. Olive You! (Jar of Olives)

7. I don’t mean to be Corny, but will you be my Valentine? (Popcorn)

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8. You Rule! (Ruler)

9. You’re the highlight of my day! (highlighter)

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10. I wheelie like you! (Matchbox car)

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11. We make a Great Pair! (Pair of Socks)

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12. You light up my life. (Candles)

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13. We’re a Perfect Match. (Box of Matches)

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14. Read my lips…I’m yours! (Lip Ice, Lip gloss or Lipstick)

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Ahoy!

Dress: Forever New

Bag: Mr Price

Shoes: Nine West

Earrings: Forever 21

Pearl Necklaces: Sass Diva

Bangles: Assortment from Topshop (UK), Forever New and Mr Price

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Tsogo Sun: Romantic specials for Valentine’s Day

Romance fills our thoughts, our dreams, the movies we watch, and almost anything we listen to. And why not? Romance is the very essence of life, a celebration of love, and Tsogo Sun has the perfect setting for you to create a memorable Valentine’s Day that will set the scene for an extraordinary romantic 2013. Whether you are in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal or the Western Cape, we have a delightful Valentine’s Day surprise that will cloak you in luxury, love and romance ...

54 on Bath
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54 on Bath, Tsogo Sun's new boutique hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg is offering a Valentine’s Day experience that will surpass all others! Why limit the celebration of love to only a dinner? Arrive early and enjoy a welcome drink before being swept away with a romantic picnic luncheon, and a bottle of house wine, on the exquisite terrace lawns of 54 on Bath. After refreshing in your luxurious deluxe room, complete with a selection of homemade chocolates, you can enjoy a show at “Cinema Nouveau”, followed by a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne in the Champagne Bar. A 3-course dinner at the renowned Level Four Restaurant will 'woo' your taste buds and a romantic turndown with candles in your room completes this perfect day! Delight in this wonderful experience for only R2995 per couple per night.

The Beverly Hills Hotel
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Fancy spending Valentine’s Day in balmy KwaZulu Natal, with the sound of the sea as a backdrop while you are staring into your loved one’s eyes? The lavish Beverly Hills Hotel in uMhlanga Rocks is celebrating a month of romance and promises an uncompromisingly comfortable and romantic Valentine’s Day package for R2990.00 per couple sharing per night. Enjoy a sea facing room with a complementary indulgent bath presentation gift, followed by a sumptuous dinner in The Sugar Club Restaurant. Put the final touches to your romantic breakaway and treat your beloved to breakfast, complete with sparkling wine.

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In the Western Cape, The Caledon Hotel and Spa Valentines Treat promises to awaken romance with a dinner, sparkling wine and fruit platter in the room, and a splendid breakfast the following morning for R1250.00 per couple per night. Also included in the package is the accommodation for the night of Valentine’s.

Are you ready to create romantic memories with Tsogo Sun’s new and unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join TsogoSun and celebrate love and romance in style.

For more info click here, or visit the Tsogo Suns Website on: http://www.tsogosun.com/Pages/default.aspx

Dein Perry to visit SA!

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Dein Perry, the creator and choreographer of the worldwide dance sensation, TAP DOGS will accompany the show when it returns to South Africa next month opening at the Teatro at Montecasino on Tuesday, 12 February 2013 for 4 weeks, ending on 10 March 2013. Thereafter the show moves to Artscape, Cape Town for 16 shows only from 13 to 24 March 2013 ...

“We are so thrilled to be returning to South Africa. TAP DOGS resonates strongly with audiences here — they love the rhythmic tone of the work and I think appreciate that unique Australian spirit that comes through” says Dein Perry. In TAP DOGS he created a show business phenomenon built around the themes of his industrial experience while growing up in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. 

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In the early 90's Dein Perry worked as an apprentice fitter and turner by day and continued to dance with his mates in the evenings. He then worked in musical theatre for 10 years, beginning his career with a stint in the Australian production of 42nd Street. 

An offer from the Sydney Theatre Company led to the collaboration of Dein Perry with designer and director Nigel Triffitt and composer Andrew Wilkie — the result was the creation of TAP DOGS which premiered to critical acclaim at the Sydney Theatre Festival in January 1995. TAP DOGS was catapulted to international acclaim at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival and a subsequent sell out season at London’s Sadler’s Wells. Back Row Productions saw the potential of the show and began what would become one of the most successful producing partnerships in Australian musical theatre history which led TAP DOGS to becoming a global phenomenon with critical and commercial success from Australia to America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

Perry won his first Olivier Award in 1995 for Best Choreographer for West End Musical Hot Shoe Shuffle (he also starred in this production) and his second Olivier Award in 1996 for Best Choreography for TAP DOGS, something he would replicate a year later when the show moved to New York for an off-Broadway season, earning him the prestigious Obie Award. He is the youngest person ever to receive a second Olivier Award back-to-back. Dein produced, directed and choreographed the 2000 feature film, Bootmen based on the early creation of TAP DOGS. The movie received 5 AFI Awards. Dein also worked as Choreographer on the Warner Bros animated motion picture, HAPPY FEET 2, directed by George Miller. 

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Presented by Showtime Management in association with DSTV and JacarandaFM, TAP DOGS is the same highly acclaimed 80-minutes of non-stop dance combined with elements of a theatrical rock concert, uniquely set within a construction site but the tempo is faster, the effects are stronger, the sound is louder and the dance moves more outrageous than ever before, bursting with the sexy, rough and ready appeal exclusive to the hottest male tap dancers found South of the equator and there's the added appeal of a few stunning female forms alongside the energetic male tappers … !!! 

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TAP DOGS remains one of the most successful Australian productions of all time, and has been universally acclaimed for taking dance in an entirely new direction. TAP DOGS has performed in 330 cities, 37 countries and dazzled audiences in excess of 12 million. 

Book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000. Ticket prices range from R 100 to R300. 

The Things I Saw: London & Barcelona

I was away in London and Barcelona this past week for work, so apologies for being MIA. I took some photos, where I could in order to share with you on my Little Work Adventure ...

London:

Westfield Shopping Centre, London

Westfield Shopping Centre, London

Oxford Circus Station

Street View of Lancaster Gate

"X" Marks the Spot

The Fountains pavilion, Hyde Park

Barcelona:

Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona

Building on Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona

Building on the Las Ramblas

Buildings in Portal De L'Angel, Barcelona 

Buildings in Portal De L'Angel, Barcelona

 All Photos taken by: Marina Brokorenko

Coral Kisses

Dress: Forever New

Bag: Topshop South Africa

Shoes: Nine West

Hair Bow: Mr Price

Collar: Mr Price

Ring: Topshop South Africa (part of a pack)

Bangles: Mixture of Sass Diva, Mr Price and Forever New 

Lips: Inglot 401 Lipstick with 104 Sleeks Cream 

Have a Fabulous Friday! 

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Jersey Boys Return Home

Jersey Boys, the smash hit musical making its South African premiere in April 2013!!

The all South African cast, band and crew of the multi award-winning Broadway smash hit Musical, Jersey Boys returns to South Africa this week to premiere in April 2013. They played a highly successful 11 week season to capacity crowds at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore ...

From the first curtain call when the show opened on 20 November 2012, the 19-member JERSEY BOYS SA cast sang their way into the hearts of Singapore audiences, immediately establishing itself as one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in Singapore with The Straits Times raving "... tunes so infectious they should be classified as a health hazard. Jersey Boys is a class act … " While TODAY Newspaper hailed the production as one which will “charm you with its generous heart, gentle wisdom and cheeky spunk” and AsiaOne.com reflected “… made me feel like I was watching Frankie Valli and Four Seasons performing live in shows like the American Bandstand. HerWorld Plus couldn’t get enough of JERSEY BOYS stating it was “Great entertainment, fantastic music and stellar performances.”

Proudly portraying this country’s exceptional talents both on and off stage, the Jersey Boys company proudly flew the flag as they placed South African performers among the world’s best, paving the way for future South African performers, musicians and crew in the East. Audiences clapped, cheered and sang along during performances and at the end of the show they gave the cast rapturous nightly standing ovations. Audience members also expressed their appreciation of this first-rate show on social media platforms that were ablaze with accolades, words of thanks and messages of congratulations. 

Soon you too could be experiencing the electrifying performances of this home-grown cast that got “Singapore singing” as they tell the captivating true story of how four poverty-line kids became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, one of the greatest successes in pop music history selling 175 million records globally before they were thirty! 

The Four Seasons? Frankie Valli? These names may not be instantly recognisable but as Jersey Boys weaves its way into your heart you’ll be singing along and telling family and friends, “It’s too good to be true, I know that number … and so do you!”

Brought to you by Investec in association with 702 Talk Radio and DSTV, Jersey Boys makes its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on 3 April, thereafter opening at Artscape, Cape Town on 19 June for a limited season before possibly touring Hong Kong later this year. This world-wide musical phenomenon takes you up the charts, across the seasons of life and behind the music where you’ll discover the secret of a 40-year friendship; the value of a handshake and the inspiring journey from the streets of Newark to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that was built on ever-popular hits such as “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, “My Eyes Adored You” and many more.

Seen by over 16 million people and currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London, Melbourne and soon in Johannesburg and Cape Town, JERSEY BOYS is the hottest ticket in town! Hurry, book now at Computicket! 

Follow the incredible Jersey Boys journey: 

Web: www.jerseyboyssa.co.za

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerseyBoysSA

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/JerseyBoysSA/425649164133222

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H78l0ArPEiY

All images via: Jersey Boys SA Website