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We are always on the lookout for the best full-bodied wines for those nights where you just want to hide under blankets beside a crackling fire. This month Avondale Wine's Samsara Syrah is one of our winner wines to stock up on. Read why on hellopretoria.co.za. #wine

We're always on the lookout for the best full-bodied wines for those nights where you just want to hide under blankets beside a crackling fire. This month it's Stellenbosch Hills Wines' Muscat de Hambourg 2018 you need to stock up on.

With lockdown having been extended, most of our liquor cabinets are empty and some of us are seriously craving that favourite drink at that favourite spot… Read about our favourites in our digital mag on issuu.com or on hellopretoria.co.za.

Wedged between the Bronberg and Magaliesberg Mountains, Shere is a residential area in Pretoria that has been luring Pretorians with restaurants, venues and more. Read more about this residential area in our online mag on issuu.com.

A Million Little Pieces, a film produced from the 2003 top-seller by James Frey is now available on @DStv Box Office and is sure to leave you with lots of things to think about... Let us know what you think, HP!

The LEGO® Group has launched a #LetsBuildTogether campaign with the aim of inspiring people under lockdown to entertain and teach themselves new skills to lift the spirits while feeling stuck at home. Read more in our digital mag on issuu.com. @LEGOSouthAfrica

You can be one of the first to get your hands on Lou Harvey's latest design range, available exclusively online at louharvey.com. How pretty is this, HP?

@SpotifySA has launched a project called COVID-19 Music Relief, supporting the global music community in the unprecedented crisis that the Coronavirus has brought about. Find out how you can get involved in our online mag on issuu.com

In these trying times we need to be clever with our money. Tom Brennan, founder of an investment and savings app called Franc has a few suggestions on how to survive lockdown financially. Find them in our digital magazine on issuu.com or on hellopretoria.co.za

Nehema Manor has been one of our travel goals for a while now and with good reason! With it being a mere 40-minute drive from Pretoria, it’s the perfect escape and the ideal breakaway from lockdown. Read more on hellopretoria.co.za.

Did you know that mushrooms have immune boosting qualities? We've got a great recipe for you to try out this winter: Mushroom Biltong Chowder. Check it out on hellopretoria.co.za.

Our Top 5 Virtual Art options during lockdown goes out to: 1. Norval Foundation​ 2. #MuseumFromHome on Instagram 3. Google SA​ Arts and Culture 4. National Arts Festival Makhanda​ 5. Amsterdam. Vincent Van Gogh Museum​ Read more in our digital mag on issuu.com

System Professional believes that your hair is as unique as your fingerprint. They have an ultra-personalised care system which will make your hair feel brand new; reborn. Read all about it on hellopretoria.co.za or in our digital mag on issuu.com.

Looking for a fun, educational way to entertain your kids at home? Wacky Boxes is the perfect solution! Read more under Hello Junior in our May issue on issuu.com. #kids #activities #stayhome

There's one online event that stood out for us during lockdown: The 3-song concert by Leon Gropp and Joshua na die Reën - recorded literally five-and-a-half hours before lockdown. Visit our online mag on issuu.com to see where you can find it. #ThrowbackThursday

In our Lockdown Top 5s story, we feature the Top 5 Virtual Wine Tastings too. They are from: 1. Deetlefs Wine Estate​ 2. Spier Wine Farm​ 3. Avondale Wine​ 4. La Motte​ 5. Diemersdal Wine Estate​ facebook.com/DeetlefsWineEs… #winewednesday

Did you know that the National Arts Festival Makhanda happening on 25 June to 5 July 2020 will be going virtual for all eleven days this year? Read more in Hello Pretoria Magazine on issuu.com or on hellopretoria.co.za

Chef of the month: His love for mixing the old with the new is evident from his Instagram feed right through to his actual cooking, with his grandmother featuring in numerous photos on his feed. Read more about Chef Ivan Richards and Toast in our May issue.

Happy Mother's Day, HP! During the COVID-19 lockdown female entrepreneur, baking extraordinaire and mother of four, Grace Stevens shared her top 15 on how to enjoy your time at home. Find out what her secret is on hellopretoria.co.za #chef #motherhood #stayhomeSA #stayhome

We made a list of our Top 5 lockdown challenges in our Lockdown Top 5s story: 1. The #CouplesChallenge 2. The #QuarantinePillowChallenge 3. The #ToiletpaperChallenge 4. The #FedererChallenge 5. The #MuseumChallenge What were your favourites?