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MiniMark Wholesale Discount House: Fabric Heaven on Diagonal Street

MiniMark Wholesale Discount House: Fabric Heaven on Diagonal Street

by 2summers | Feb 18, 2021 | Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping

I recently went with my friends Manuela and Gail to Diagonal Street, a historic Joburg shopping street. Diagonal Street — known for its fabric, blanket, and muti (traditional medicine) shops — is so named because it runs on a diagonal for three blocks...
Yummy Mayfair: An American Junk Food Bonanza

Yummy Mayfair: An American Junk Food Bonanza

by 2summers | Nov 13, 2020 | Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping

Earlier this week my American friend Ryan tipped me off to a shop called Yummy, in Mayfair, which sells a quirky selection of imported American junk food. I googled the place and knew immediately that I had to make a pilgrimage. Ryan and I went to Yummy yesterday. The...
I Have a Blanket Problem (Lockdown Day 96)

I Have a Blanket Problem (Lockdown Day 96)

by 2summers | Jun 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping

Today, after a week or so of procrastination, I returned to the Aranda blanket factory in Randfontein. After my previous Basotho blanket post, a reader in America sent me a donation to buy blankets for the blanket drive my friend Kennedy is organizing. So I had to...
Magic at Rand Steam: Rialheim and Boho Cafe and Co.

Magic at Rand Steam: Rialheim and Boho Cafe and Co.

by 2summers | Feb 11, 2020 | Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping, Melville and Surrounds

I’ve already blogged about Rand Steam and how it is by far the most pleasant suburban shopping center in Joburg. But when I wrote that post I didn’t yet know about Rialheim and Boho Café & Co. — in fact I don’t think they’d opened at...
Upcycle: Giving Junk A Second Chance in Joburg

Upcycle: Giving Junk A Second Chance in Joburg

by 2summers | Feb 4, 2020 | Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping

As an “influencer” and member of the media, I often receive swag (i.e. free gifts) from events, product launches, travel campaigns, etc. I can’t tell you how many branded bags, water bottles, mugs, notebooks, hats, and pens I’ve collected this...
Maps 4 Africa: Navigating Africa Without Google

Maps 4 Africa: Navigating Africa Without Google

by 2summers | Jan 15, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping

In today’s Google-powered world, it’s tempting to believe paper maps and guidebooks are obsolete. Who needs hard copies when every piece of information ever collected is contained inside our phones? I’m as guilty as the next person of operating this...
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Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

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  • Bisecting Joburg: A Walk on Linksfield Ridge February 24, 2021
  • MiniMark Wholesale Discount House: Fabric Heaven on Diagonal Street February 18, 2021
  • Valentine’s Date at the Fireplace Roadhouse February 15, 2021
  • My Favorite Jozi Coffee Shops: Toasted in Parkwood February 11, 2021
  • The 2Summers 2021 Support Group: Post #2 (Purplish) February 5, 2021

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A few more shots from Linksfield Ridge. I’ve jus A few more shots from Linksfield Ridge. I’ve just published a blog post about our walk there - link in my profile. #discoverjoburg
View from Linksfield Ridge (there’s a tiny Jobur View from Linksfield Ridge (there’s a tiny Joburg skyline on the right). #discoverjoburg
Street art in Newtown by @jakesmbele. #discoverjob Street art in Newtown by @jakesmbele. #discoverjoburg #graffiti #streetart
I just wrote a blog post about @minimark_fabrics, I just wrote a blog post about @minimark_fabrics, my new favorite downtown fabric shop. Link is in my profile. #discoverjoburg
Diagonal Street, Johannesburg. #discoverjoburg Diagonal Street, Johannesburg.  #discoverjoburg
A really cool-looking counterfeit perfume shop on A really cool-looking counterfeit perfume shop on the ground floor of the Ark Building, downtown Joburg. Good times exploring the city today with @dizzylexa and @manuac75. #discoverjoburg
More photos from Saturday night’s mission to the More photos from Saturday night’s mission to the @fireplaceroadhouse - I went crazy with the neon signs! Full review in my blog - link in my profile. #roadhousesofgauteng
International airtime. #discoverjoburg International airtime. #discoverjoburg
#asundaycarpic on 13th St. in Fietas, Johannesburg #asundaycarpic on 13th St. in Fietas, Johannesburg. Hanif Mottiar has owned this 1977 Peugeot 504 for 43 years. He inherited the car from his father at the age of 14, soon after his father bought it, when his father died suddenly while on a pilgrimage to Mecca. #discoverjoburg #fietas #johannesburg cc @faarooqm 😍🚗
Insane sunset at the Fireplace Roadhouse, Boksburg Insane sunset at the Fireplace Roadhouse, Boksburg. Many years ago the roadhouse was called the Triple Question Mark, hence this old sign. #roadhousesofgauteng
Super cool new coffee shop in a beautiful, hidden- Super cool new coffee shop in a beautiful, hidden-away space. Blog review in my profile. @toasted_jhb
Happy birthday @bonganimabuza! #spazashoptours #ka Happy birthday @bonganimabuza! #spazashoptours #katlehong
Still posting knitting pictures. Still a pandemic. Still posting knitting pictures. Still a pandemic. Read more in my blog. #2summers2021SupportGroup
At long last, I have started my blog series about At long last, I have started my blog series about Gauteng roadhouses. Unfortunately my favorite roadhouse of all time, the Casbah in Brakpan (pictured here), closed in 2020.  But there are many still around, including the charming Lollipop Roadhouse in Pretoria (second and third pics). Read more in my blog (link in profile). #roadhousesofgauteng @sign_of_the_time
Another soothing green Joburg picture, shot a coup Another soothing green Joburg picture, shot a couple of weeks ago in the Wilds. Yesterday I published a blog post about my recent pandemic emotions and how the color green seems to make me (and others) feel happier and less freaked out. Link in my profile. #2summers2021supportgroup
A reflection on reflection at the new Joburg Conte A reflection on reflection at the new Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation in Forest Town.
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