Tucked away at The Old Mushroom Farm, photographer Ker Stanley’s studio is unlike any other, a converted water reservoir transformed into a dome-shaped creative space. Built up from the old tank’s red-brick walls, the rounded, skylit interior feels endless and filled with light. Both an architectural curiosity and artist’s dream, the perfect setting for Ker’s cinematic photography and imaginative visual storytelling.

We caught up with Chelsea and Andrew, the creative minds behind Alkaline Design Studio, based in Tunnel 4 at The Old Mushroom Farm, KZN Midlands. What began as a one-woman project in Chelsea’s mum’s laundry has grown into a thriving design studio known for innovative, sustainable, and effortlessly stylish homeware. In this interview Chelsea and Andrew give us a peek into the Alkaline studio and tell us more about what they've been up to, and what they envision for the business.

Step into Cosmic Crystals at The Old Mushroom Farm, where fairy lights twinkle, sandalwood drifts through the air, and every corner shimmers with colour. Lee, the shop’s warm and knowledgeable owner, welcomes visitors like old friends, guiding them through a dazzling array of crystals, pendants, tarot cards, and spiritual treasures. A beloved stop on the Midlands Meander, Cosmic Crystals offers an extraordinary selection at inviting prices—perfect for collectors, wanderers, and daydreamers alike