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Max Moyo tells it like it is

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Colourworks Knowledge Sharing sessions are fast becoming a valuable part of our attempt to keep learning and pushing ourselves at Colourworks. Every quarter we open up our studio to an expert in their field and invite our clients to join us for an evening of learning, listening and networking. So far, we have heard from [...]

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Marketing Indaba 2011 gets hot with HP

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The Colourworks and HP printing team took to this year’s Marketing Indaba armed with hands-on expertise, a colourful stand and espresso on tap, courtesy of Saeco. Held on the 19th and 20th of May at the CTICC, the Marketing Indaba was a conference and expo focused on bringing the latest marketing trends to light in [...]

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Winter Warmer

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The Colourworks crew is a family of food lovers. We love eating, cooking, talking about food, dreaming about food and sharing food. On occasion, our love of food clouds our judgement, and we sneak Woolies yoghurts from the communal fridge, or Oatso Easy’s from the kitchen cupboard. Accusing looks and promises of home-baked chocolate crunchies [...]

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First Technology Techno Forum goes social

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Thursday 26 May 2011 heralded the second First Technology Techno Forum of the year. The conference highlighted a topical issue for many businesses and their marketing mix: social media in the business environment. With the latest Gartner statistics predicting that by 2015 more than 50% of sales worldwide will be conducted via social media, conference-goers [...]

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We Heart Green Point is a’blogging

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Check out our brand spanking new We Heart Green Point blog, a space for all things Green Point related, from civic issues like public safety and services, to things going on in our area, places to go and people to meet. If you have a Green Point story, legend or snippet get in touch on [...]

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The Big Apple & BRICSA

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Steve Jobs’ Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand on the globe, after an astounding 84 percent increase in value over the past year. This development marks the end of Google’s four-year reign at the top of the table in the sixth annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study. Apple’s ability to [...]

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Thank you to ALL our sponsors (we’ve always wanted to say that….)

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The Beer & Boerie Bash couldn’t have gone any better! The weather held out for us, the beer arrived on time, the boerie was braaied to perfection by a true master (thanks Rodney), and a great bunch of beer-drinking, boerie roll-eating, Green Point-loving folk joined us in celebrating the end of the first chapter of [...]

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Colourworks Beer & Boerie Bash TODAY 4pm sharp

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FREE Paulana beer & boerewors rolls?? You must be joking? Well, we’re not! Join us this afternoon at Colourworks as we celebrate our We Heart Green Point campaign coming to an end. Throughout the 4 weeks that Colourworks and HP Print Station have run this successful, feel-good project, we have been astounded at how Green [...]

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Desray hearts Green Point

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After selling her Clothing through the YDE for 10 years, Desiree Dixon decided to go solo. Her brand Desray has become one of South Africa’s most well known and trusted fashion brands. This is what she had to say about Green Point and why she’s just love’s it.. What’s Desray all about? Desray is a [...]

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Cubana hearts Green Point

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If you are ever in the Green Point region and are craving a delicious and truly Cuban cocktail, there’s only one place to go- Cubana on Somerset road! Sunnia Liu, Cubana’s Public Relations expert, told us a little more about exactly what Cubana brings to Green Point… What’s Cubana all about? True Latino Lifestyle! South [...]

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Nap Living hearts Green Point

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There are few places found where one can enjoy trying on truely beautiful clothing AND enjoy delicious treats and coffee. If this sounds appealing to you, then you HAVE to visit Nap Living in the Cape Quarter. We met with owner Carina Marescia and chatted to her about all things Green Point… What’s Nap Living [...]

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Daniela’s Deliciously Decadent hearts Green Point

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There are few things in life as good as a macaroon! Quite simply, without any doubt, we have found the BEST macaroons in town. But, what we also discovered is a place where you can get far more than just this Parisian delicacy. Daniela’s Deliciously Decadent is all about endulgance and pure decadence. This is [...]

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Artjamming hearts Green Point

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Artjamming have pretty much coined the term “paintertainment” and have a very good idea of what fun is all about! We went to see for ourselves what Artjamming have been up to and chatted to Leora Israel to discover how paint and colour can brighten up just about anyone… What’s Artjamming all about? Whether it’s [...]

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Glasshouse hearts Green Point

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We caught up with one of our favourite Foundry establishments, Glasshouse Men, to find out more about the unique and reputable service they offer. 1. What’s Glasshouse Men all about? Glasshouse Rejuvenation for Men is a grooming emporium for the modern man. We offer a range of grooming treatments, tailor-made just for guys in a [...]

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Spread the Green Point love & WIN!

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So we’ve been hanging onto this for a few weeks now, and the anticipation has officially gotten the better of us… all our daily prize winners have been delighted with their Green Point goodies, and now it’s time to reveal the contents of our two GRAND PRIZES. Without further ado… please feast your eyes on [...]

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ECHO hearts Green Point

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The We Heart Green Point team caught up with Gemma Spickernell from ECHO Events to hear all about how they run some of the best events in the country. This is what she had to say… What’s ECHO all about? ECHO is one of South Africa’s leading and most reputable event and conference companies. Our [...]

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HP Print Station hearts Green Point

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1. What’s HP Print Station all about? High quality, on-demand digital prints in the heart of Green Point. Friendly, expert service from a print team that knows their stuff and goes the extra mile to deliver great service with a great attitude. 2. What does HP Print Station love about Green Point? We are Foundry [...]

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Fireman’s Arms hearts Green Point

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Kevin Phelan and Dean Kadir head up the team at the legendary Fireman’s Arms on the corner of Buitengracht & Mechau streets. We knew we HAD to include this pioneer of great food and a traditional Cape Town vibe in our campaign. This is what they had to say… What’s Fireman’s Arms all about? It’s [...]

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Ryan’s Car Wash hearts Green Point

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We met with Ryan’s Car Wash owner and founder, Ryan Gomes, to find out a little more about what makes Ryan’s Car Wash the best in the business and so special to Green Point. He’s a real shoot-from-the-hip kinda guy.. What’s Ryan’s Car Wash all about? It’s about washing cars! What does Ryan’s Car Wash [...]

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Palladium Hair hearts Green Point

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What’s Palladium all about? Palladium is all about a sophisticated experience, a comfortable and social atmosphere and progressive, top quality hairdressing. We see hairdressing as an art form. What does Palladium love about Green Point? Green Point is based in the heart of Cape Town with a very diverse community.  It has a unique quality [...]

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Table Thirteen hearts Green Point

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Table Thirteen, hands-down one of our favourite neighbourhood spots for luncheons, cappuccinos, brownies and more, is really getting into the We Heart Green Point spirit. Every Friday for the next three weeks you can catch the Table Thirteen team in their Green Point tee’s, and you can also win a takeaway sandwich and cappuccino on [...]

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Cafe Manhattan hearts Green Point

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Today we’ve got some great prizes to give away, including an art session at Art Jamming, a coffee and treat from Nap Living and a R200 meal voucher (plus a bottle of wine from Tops Cape Quarter) from one of Green Point’s oldest and best-loved institutions, Cafe Manhattan. Located at the top right corner of [...]

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The Bay Bookshop loves Green Point

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Found neatly tucked away in the Cape Quarter, The Bay Bookshop offers a unique choice of imported and local magazines, great coffee table books and a wide selection of general fiction, biographies and non-fiction must-have’s. We caught up with Steve Davies and found out what makes Green Point such a special place. 1. What’s The Bay [...]

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Anatoli hearts Green Point

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We caught up with Tayfun Aras, owner of Green Point’s famous Turkish spot, Anatoli, and found out a little more about the authentic ambience and cuisine that he brings to our area. 1. What’s Anatoli all about? Good Turkish food and service. Anatoli is about creating an authentic Turkish experience in the heart of Green [...]

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Origin loves Green Point

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The first Green Point hotspot to share their love for Green Point with us is one of our personal favourites – Origin Roasting. A Green Point institution, Origin is a place where regulars and newcomers alike get their daily coffee or tea fix, kick back, meet with other Origin fans and soak up the glorious [...]

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