Is there anything more South African than dunking a rusk into your morning coffee? At 19 on Bloekom, rusks are always available for our guests. Here are 5 easy recipes to make your own at home. The Secret to Perfect … Read More
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Choosing the Right Scents for Every Room
Different rooms serve different purposes — and they should smell different too. At 19 on Bloekom, we carefully choose scents for each space to enhance the experience. Here’s our room-by-room guide. The Science of Scent Our sense of smell is … Read More
How to Get Your Whites White (Without Harsh Chemicals)
Yellow armpits on white shirts. Grey-looking sheets. Dingy towels. We’ve all been there. But before you reach for the bleach, try these gentler methods that we use at 19 on Bloekom to keep our linens brilliantly white. Why Whites Turn … Read More
A Weekend in Secunda: Hidden Gems to Explore
Secunda might be known as an industrial town, but locals know there’s so much more to discover. As your hosts at 19 on Bloekom, we’ve explored every corner of this area — and we’re sharing our favourite hidden gems. The … Read More
10 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like a Luxury Guesthouse
Walk into any luxury guesthouse and the first thing you notice — before the décor, before the welcome drink — is the scent. That subtle, inviting fragrance that whispers “relax, you’re somewhere special.” At 19 on Bloekom, we’ve perfected the … Read More
Hotel-Quality Bedding: Our Secrets to Crisp White Sheets
There’s nothing quite like slipping into a perfectly made hotel bed with crisp, fresh white sheets. At 19 on Bloekom, we take pride in providing that luxury experience for every guest. Today, we’re sharing our professional secrets so you can … Read More