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EDITOR | BIELLE BELLINGHAM | @biellebellingham

HANLIE JOUBERT Find solace in the world of warm comfort food on page 63 with this food-stylist and photographer. What can’t you live without this winter? Truth Coffee, my oversized linen dresses from not PERFECT LINEN, some essential oil soy candles, Rain Africa bath oils for long, warm baths and my woollen slippers. Your dream kitchen has… My husband in it, cooking homemade mussel linguine with a creamy lemon and garlic sauce. Trendiest ingredients to try? The vast selection of wild, exotic mushrooms now available – perfect for comfort food. Who should we follow on Instagram? @theﬂowerfades, @honestfoodmagazine and @provencialmag. A quote to live by: ‘Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone.’ x @slowwanderings

AGATA KAROLINA Scent extraordinaire and perfumer at House of Gozdawa, hear her story on page 26. Where will we find you this winter? In my studio finishing a new scent which will be released in spring. This is an exciting time for production, and the cold weather makes staying indoors a pleasure. What can’t you live without this winter? Sweet almond oil, lemon verbena tea, my COS cashmere leather gloves and our Veil of Night perfumed candle. Trendiest ingredients to try? Wild Cape rosemary – pair it with Karoo lamb or Norwegian salmon. Also, try pairing pumpkin, apricots and carrots in stews with a touch of saffron and a little red bird chilli. Who should we follow on Instagram? @pitch_zine, @thefutureperfect and @house_of_cinnamon. x @houseofgozdawa

HEIDI VAN BERGEN Working with DECO as a creative assistant, Heidi's Happy Hour story on page 71 is a must-read. Where will we find you this winter? Good luck trying – I’ll be hiding until summer is back. I’m a sissy in winter. Hunter or a gatherer? 100% hunter! Who’s cooking and what’s on the menu? Luke Dale Roberts from Test Kitchen – so I can ﬁnally ﬁnd out what all the fuss is about – cooking any kind of seafood dish. What can’t you live without this winter? Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, Kiehl’s facial masks and sheepskin slippers. Favourite local designer? In fashion it’s Lukhanyo Mdingi, and in design, Kim van Vuuren. Who should we follow on Instagram? @amee.kim, @thehautepursuit and @slowwanderings. A quote to live by: ‘Smooth seas don’t make skillful sailors.’ x @heidivanberg

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showroom: 1st floor design quarter fourways johannesburg tel 0860 548 464 info@blu-line.co.za www.blu-line.co.za kitchen architects locally designed and manufactured cabinetry

DECOCONTENTS

PHOTOGRAPHS: SCENTS SHOOT BY ADEL FERREIRA, HOME AMSTERDAM BY KAREL BALAS/VEGAMG, PHARAOH LIGHT BY CASARREDO, ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPH BY SEBASTIEN DEGARDIN, LOUNGE HOLDING IMAGE BY FRITZHANSEN.COM, MOOOI BART SWIVEL CHAIR BY EDGE INTERIORS, FOOD SHOOT BY HANLIE JOUBERT

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14 ARCHITECTRONICS

From a bold new angle, black and white architectural photography like you’ve never seen it before

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26 THE SECRET OF SCENTS

Find out about the mysterious and romantic art of making perfume, and how you can get involved

37 DECO LAB: THE ART OF NESTING

Comfy couches to curl up into, layers of snug rugs, voluminous drapery and cackling fires – hello winter, we like your style!

54 DECO PALETTE: TOP COAT

This is how you’re going to keep warm this season: layer wool, leather, faux fur... and then some more wool. Voilà!

LIVING

63 SOUL FOOD

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Handmade and from the heart, these classic recipes are packed with goodness

71 HAPPY HOUR

We introduce you to a few of the country’s most exciting young wine and beer makers

81 MY COOL TREEHOUSE

Stretch your imagination to the treetops and explore dreamy escapes that sway in the wind

HOMES

94 LAKE HOUSE

An architectural masterpiece, this light-filled Amsterdam home is organic in functionality and style

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NOMAD’S REST This inner-city apartment is a virtual cabinet of curiosities, collected by its owner, a personal chef to the stars SYLVAN STUDIO In search of a space to create, a French couple created a countryside home-studio that is truly a haven of poetic calm

132 IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

A fashion designer’s Scandinavian aesthetic is updated with cultural textiles and eclectic collectables

COVER IMAGE: MOSAICO BY YONOH 2015 FROM SANCAL, SANCAL.COM AS SEEN IN DECO LAB ON PAGE 47 Visit www.zinio.com/ ElledecoSA or www.mysubs.co.za/ magazine/elle-deco or www.appstore.com/ ElleDecorationSouthAfrica to get your digital version of ELLE DECORATION

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WIN A BATHROOM SOLUTION FROM GEBERIT One ELLE Decoration reader will win bathroom units and accessories to the value of R38 000 SUBSCRIBE & SAVE ELLE Decoration is offering new subscribers a 35% discount for winter! Subscribe for one year (six issues) for only R176 and save R94

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PHOTOGRAPHS: PORTRAIT AND SCENTS BY ADEL FERREIRA, FOOD SHOOT BY HANLIE JOUBERT

ED'SNOTE

‘LIFE IS LIKE RIDING A BIKE. TO KEEP YOUR BALANCE, YOU MUST KEEP MOVING’ – ALBERT EINSTEIN

EDITOR'S NOTE Let’s get one thing straight, the chilly winter weather does not mean you get to loiter around indoors sluggishly. Rather, it is an opportunity to slow things down a little: to get perspective, to linger a little longer on things, to ponder, to read, collect new ideas and plan. The very fact that you tend to spend more time inside at home means that you will establish new rhythms – you get to choose new lifestyle patterns (or habits). Might I suggest designing a little more balance and wellbeing into these rituals? I am, in fact, really NOT qualified to talk about balance. Rather, as Alain de Botton describes, I sometimes feel that this ‘work-life balance’ aspiration is somewhat overvalued. ‘Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life,’ he defends. That said, it is my mission at the moment to unruffle my feathers and to ‘find my Zen’. If you have met me, you will know how funny this statement is. But here it is: this issue is all about finding tranquility and about reconnecting while unplugging. You will notice that we have removed almost all of the digital directives, because

sometimes we just seriously need a break from our technology. We need to rekindle our vigour by using our hands, and by spending quality hours overcoming our creative stumbling blocks, whatever they may be. Let’s just spend time making stuff together? In this issue, we had great fun preparing pasta from scratch – ravioli, mind you – as well as our very own natural room scents from essential oils. We also dared you to head out into your cities and capture black and white pictures of architectural details – we were so impressed with your talent and ways of seeing! We also found the most far-ﬂung and whimsical treehouses in which to escape the madness, and tucked into some delicious vino tinto and bubbles while listening to the stories of a few of South Africa’s most exciting young wine and beer shapers. And with that, a toast… Here’s to basking in the winter sunshine, a little industrious indulgence, beauty in all its guises, and to you, our dear readers… we are forever grateful for such a snazzy and charming audience.

@biellebellingham

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Unplug and unwind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this issue is all about finding your Zen, as Heidi did very well!

BEHIND THE SCENES This is where the magic happens! Come backstage with the DECO team to find out what happens when we think nobody is watching. We visited some breathtaking venues, met some fabulous people and had perhaps a bit too much fun at times... and our designer got married. Congratulations Jessie and Naasier!

Snug as a bug. Sanri gets lost with Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs

DECOTEAM Photographer Adel Ferreira stepping it up a notch

Creating seasonal fragrances with House of Gozdawa

Franke makes food for the the soul

Marushka, Heidi and Megan strike a pose

Jessie and Naasier

DECOOFFLINE

UNPLUG TO RECONNECT Did you know that you can have a beautiful meal without Instagramming it? Once in a while, we dare you to put your phone away and just experience life as it is. We highly recommend a healthy dose of print to complement your digital detox! PHOTOGRAPH JESSIE BELL STYLING SANRI PIENAAR

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WOWWOMAG

Modern Marble LIVING ROOM Mixing mother natures’ textures and colours by using amazing marble will add luxury and elegance to any living room.

1. Feature Slab Sea Blue marble 2. Fireplace cladding White Alaska Phoenix Stone (Sandblasted) 3. Bottom wall ledge Giallo Nero marble 4.Floor tiles Palamino marble

MAKE IT A REALITY TODAY AND VISIT THE WOMAG WEBSITE OR SHOWROOM NEAR YOU. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ENTERING CREATIONS’ ART GALLERY.

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ARC HITECTRONICS Architecture and photography are both artful sciences and social art forms. If the one is structure and the other is light, then combined, they are energy encapsulated. We asked you, our dear readers, to send us your black and white photographs of architectural details, and were blown away by your talent and fresh perspectives

PHOTOGRAPH: ETIENNE DU PLOOY

COMPILED BY MARUSHKA STIPINOVICH

PHOTOGRAPH: NAEEM ADAM

DECOINSPIRATION

PHOTOGRAPH: NAEEM ADAM

‘ WHAT M AKES PHOTOGR APHY A S TR ANGE INVE NTION – WITH UNFORESE E ABLE CONSEQUE NC ES – IS THAT ITS PRIM ARY R AW M ATE RIALS ARE LIGHT AND TIME’ — JOHN BERGER

PHOTOGRAPH: STEPHEN HITCHCOCK

PHOTOGRAPH: TRISTAN MCLAREN

PHOTOGRAPH: VIVIAN RAUBENHEIMER

‘PHOTOGR APHY IS A LOVE AFFAIR WITH LIFE’ — BURK UZZLE

PHOTOGRAPH: TRISTAN MCLAREN

PHOTOGRAPH: GRANT GROBBELAAR

DECOINSPIRATION

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PHOTOGRAPH: NAEEM ADAM PHOTOGRAPH: SEBASTIEN DEGARDIN

‘ THE E YE SHOULD LE ARN TO LIS TE N BE FORE IT LOOKS’ — ROBERT FR ANK

PHOTOGRAPH: NAEEM ADAM

DECOINSPIRATION

PHOTOGRAPH: NAZREEN ESSACK

PHOTOGRAPH: STEPHEN HITCHCOCK

PHOTOGRAPH: LIANI DOUGLAS

PHOTOGRAPH: INGE PRINS

DECOINSPIRATION

PHOTOGRAPH: STEPHEN HITCHCOCK

‘ THE C A ME R A M AKES E VE RYONE A TOURIS T IN OTHE R PEOPLE’S RE ALIT Y, AND E VE NTUALLY IN ONE’S OWN’ — SUSAN SONTAG

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PHOTOGRAPH: DANIE BESTER

PHOTOGRAPH: SEAN GIBSON

DECOINSPIRATION

PHOTOGRAPH: NAEEM ADAM

‘A C A ME R A IS A TOOL FOR LE ARNING HOW TO SE E WITHOUT A C A ME R A’ — DOROTHE A L ANGE

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ELLE DECORATION's pick of current home buys – everything you need to stay in style

Explore the mysterious and romantic art of making scents (p26). Dress your home up for the winter season with couches, carpets and curtains to heat things up (p37), and all the cosy materials you need to stay in style (p54).

HARVESTING

Gathering the flora for distilling is a sensational process, and finding the perfect ingredients an art in itself. Of course, you can buy the oils directly from producers, but sometimes you need to develop the oils directly from harvested materials

DECOINSPIRATION

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY Smell is often the experience of memories, and therefore perfume is the creation of the person we wish to be – how we want to be experienced by others. We spent the afternoon with the charming perfumer, Agata Karolina, to learn more about the mysterious and romantic art of making scents PHOTOGRAPHS ADEL FERREIRA PRODUCTION AND TEXT AGATA KAROLINA, DIRECTOR AND PERFUMER AT HOUSE OF GOZDAWA

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TYPES OF PERFUME EXTRAIT DE PARFUM is the most concentrated form of a scent, a concentration of between 20-40% formula to carrier (typically alcohol). It is therefore the most expensive blend. EAU DE PARFUM generally contains a maximum of 14% formula to carrier. It has a higher concentration of top notes, with 30% of its composition made of base notes. EAU DE TOILETTE has only 3-8% of formula to the carrier, and 80% will disappear within approximately four hours. COLOGNE is the lightest of the blends, and does not last more then a few short hours.Â

DECOINSPIRATION he creation of a perfume is an act of writing a symphony so captivating that with each breath, hints of its complexity are revealed. With each inhalation that follows, the story deepens. What you thought you might have been able to capture, what you had been trying to entrap, has transformed as quickly as it unveiled itself at the start. My first significant memory of smell was as a young girl travelling with my mother in Cairo. The odours of hot sand, car fumes, the desert air at night, spices from the bazaar drifting into our hotel window from the street below. Mixed together, these aromas created an imprint so strong in my memory that, on odd occasions when the wind is just right, I’ll catch a breath of this blend of smells and be transported right back to that very night. Creating a perfume to capture this place and time would not mean recreating the scent of car fumes and spices, but rather utilising notes to evoke the charm and mystery of that first night in Cairo – the sounds of the bustling streets, the heat and the exotic adventures that awaited me the next day. Creating a recipe for a perfume can take many years to perfect. As a perfumer, I continue to shift and edit the recipe multiple times until I am sure that the blend I’ve written expresses every detail of the idea I want the wearer to experience. Once this recipe has been written, the process of blending and maturation begins. To start, each oil is blended in a primary fusion, then recreated in a larger batch, checked for balances and then left to mature. Maturation, specifically with all natural oils, is an intricate and important process which takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months at a time. Maturation not only allows the oils to combine correctly, it is the period in which the scent rounds and we see how each note works with the next. After the full maturation cycle is fulfilled, and the perfume blend is complete, production of larger batches can begin. Each oil is weighed to understand how much is required for a specific batch size. This can mean individually weighing anywhere from 12 to 30 oils depending on the blend, calculating the ratio to the carrier, then blending and maturing the batch. Finally, the perfume oil is complete and can be blended with the carrier and bottled. This lengthy and complex process is what makes niche perfume houses such as House of Gozdawa unique. Working with natural oils is special and volatile; each reacts differently and changes its characteristics depending on the harvest, and on the skin type of the wearer. Perfumes created with no synthetic ingredients are far more adaptable to certain skin types and the fragrances tend to become distinct to a certain person, rather than smelling relatively similar on different people. Q

The writing of a perfume is a delicate process that requires an unbelievable degree of patience and fastidious attention to the smallest details â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the slightest drop can change an entire blend

DECOINSPIRATION SPICED LAVENDER ROOM SCENT 1 bottle 40% alcohol vodka 4 lemons 3 limes 5 pieces star anise 3 medium pieces cinnamon bark 4 clove buds 6 fresh lavender heads 3 sprigs lavender leaves, 10cm long

Remove the rind from the lemons and one lime, ensuring that there is as little white flesh as possible, and place it in the mason jar. Using the mortar and pestle, lightly crush the star anise, cinnamon bark, clove buds and lavender heads. Grate the rinds of the remaining limes into the mortar, add the lavender sprigs and crush lightly. Add the mixture to the lemon rind and fill the jar with vodka (leave enough space to be able to shake the contents). Seal the jar tightly and shake well.

1l mason glass jar pestle and mortar fine grater sharp pairing knife cheesecloth to filter funnel glass jug 100ml glass spray bottle

Leave to stand for five days, then strain part of the blend through the cheesecloth into a jug. Only strain as much as you need to fill the spray bottle. Pour into the bottle, and voilĂ ! The longer you leave the mixture to stand, the stronger the scent will become. Experiment by adding less or more of the different ingredients.

Agata Karolina is the director and perfumer of House of Gozdawa, a niche perfumery producing natural unisex extrait de parfum and living scents. The collection can be found at selected boutiques around the country, as well as on its online store (houseofgozdawa.com).Â

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SCENT FAMILIES

'I love to blend unexpected scents together, like mixing the oriental family with Chypre. Oriental accord is found in both masculine and feminine perfumes, classically based on vanilla, gum resins, woods and spices. Chypre, characterised by an accord made of citrus top notes, is based on the structure of oakmoss, bergamot, rose, spice, jasmine, vetiver and woods'

DECOINSPIRATION

Frankincense, cinnamon bark, saffron, mandarin, black pepper, star anise and clove buds for a light sparkle of citrus

Fig, vanilla, pear, rose, tomato, berries, wild chamomile and rosemary

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DECOREAD

READING ROOM

Switch off, unplug and find your Zen with an indulgent selection of the perfect winter reads COMPILED BY FRANKE THEUNISSEN SHOT ON LOCATION AT HONEST CHOCOLATE CAFE

from top: Cabin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere by Zach Klein and Steven Leckart (Penguin Books) R492, takealot.com Jamie’s Comfort Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Books) R245, Reader’s Warehouse The Story of a House by Louis Jansen van Vuuren and Hardy Olivier (Quivertree Publications) R609, Exclusive Books NOPI by Ramael Scully and Yotam Ottolenghi (Ebury Publishing) R579, Exclusive Books The French Baker by Jean Michel Raynaud (Murdoch Books) R363 eBook, takealot.com The Kinfolk Home by Nathan Williams (Artisan) R585, Exclusive Books Modern Wineries of South Africa by Craig Fraser and Hugh Fraser (Quivertree Publications) R245, Reader’s Warehouse 34 ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA THE WINTER ISSUE

AVENGER

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T H E A RT OF N E STI NG

Sumptuous couches to curl up on, layers of snug rugs, voluminous drapery and crackling fires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hello winter, we like your style! Dress your house up good and proper for the frosty season, and make sure you do it in the most energy efficient ways COMPILED BY SANRI PIENAAR

Living room by Lissoni by Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Piero Lissoni and Christian Dell for Republic of Fritz Hansen, fritzhansen.com

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DECOLAB

CL ASSIC Embrace the crisp tones of winter by layering shades of blue and silver. In fact, layer everything – your curtains and rugs too! As much as 10% of heat loss happens through your floors if they're not properly insulated

Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Republic of Fritz Hansen, fritzhansen.com

Carpets wo pack metal ball finial 180, Mr Home ‘Diamond Tree’ by Edward van Vliet for Moooi Carpets R72 098, Edge Interiors Johan three seater sofa (Andie Light Grey) R14 499, Sofa Company Capri 3.5 seater sofa R22 995, Block & Chisel Chambray throw (Charcoal) R895, Weylandts Camilla eyelet curtain R329.99, MrP Home Studio Italia Blow lamp R1 900, Casarredo opposite: Bonaldo Alfie armchair from R54 000, Casarredo THE WINTER ISSUE ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA 39

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R A DI ATE Keep it bright with elegant shades of cream and sunlight, mixed with the warmer tones of metal and timber

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this page: Embossed lined curtain R399, Woolworths Zazil Sunbeam cushion R570, Hertex HAY About A Lounge sofa from R47 142.46, Crèma Design Half & Half rug R60 620, Roche Bobois Linen throw (Purple) R995, Weylandts Valther two seater Vega Sand Dune sofa R9 899, Sofa Company swatches from left: ‘Copenhagen’ wool kenaf carpet by Nouwens R535/m2; ‘Madison Square’ (Pecan) carpet by Nouwens R680/m2; both Bentleytex Carpets ‘Jewel’ (Cream) carpet by Van Dyck R707/m2, Top Carpets holding image: Sahib rug from R7 500, Hertex Alex daybed (Andie Light Grey) R10 499, Sofa Company Double Face throw (Yellow) R1 890, Pezula Interiors Rubn Hunter Grand light R18 980, StileMilano

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Danish Design - Delivered to You

VERA R12,999

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DECOLAB Consider commissioning an energy audit to check how energy efficient your home is, and to find effective and affordable ways to improve

Living room by Kelly Wearstler for EJ Victor,kellywearstler.com

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TR A DITIONA L Hibernate in vintage tones and textures that have a sense of history, and a story to tell

Make sure your doors and windows are sealed to prevent air leaks

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HOT TIPS FOR STAYING WARM THIS WINTER FROM BELGOTEX FLOORS Insulate your home from soaring electricity costs and dipping temperatures with these helpful guidelines.

• Insulate your floors Some 10-20% of heat in a room is lost through the floor. Not only do carpets add an element of texture and colour to any living space, they are natural insulators due to their low heat conductivity. So if you have bare floors, cover them up! • Add an underlay Insulation can be even further improved by adding a high quality underlay such as orange under cushioning, which maximises insulation and underfoot comfort. (This can be used with under-floor heating and extends your warranty by another five years.) • Layer your curtains Up to 25% of heat is lost through window leaks and icy draughts, so it makes sense to double up the insulation here too. Either sew or attach a thicker fabric to the back of your curtains, or hang another layer straight from the curtain rod. • Let the light in Keep your curtains open during the day though, so you can let the natural warmth of the sun into your home.

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A LLUR E Heat things up with a few sexy numbers… a statement couch, a bold rug and glamourous lighting Industrial Landscapes carpet by Tom Dixon, tomdixon.net

this page from top right: Pharaoh light R9 500, Casarredo Moooi Bart Swivel chair R77 391, Edge Interiors Tweedle Weave scatter cushion R139.99, MrP Home Bruno 3.5 seater sofa R24 995, Block & Chisel Cow hide (Black and White) R5 995; Herringbone curtain (Charcoal) R1 095; both Weylandts opposite: Living room couches TIPTOE by Rafa García and MOSAICO by Yonoh from Sancal, sancal.com

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EXPERT OPINION Nicole Sherwin sofacompany.com What are the most important things to consider when buying a couch? • Measure the area and the couch you want to purchase to ensure that it will fit comfortably into your space. • Make sure the colour of the sofa will match everything else in the area. Choose a basic colour if you want it to blend in. If you want something edgy and unique to stand out as your showpiece, go with something a little bolder. • Ensure that the quality of the sofa will withstand usage and find out the the frame and fabric guarantees. What are the trends in couch design at the moment? The Danish are always setting the trends in furniture design. Here is what’s trending right now: • Quilting • Two-tone or two different colour fabrics on one style • Sleek, elegant leg lines in either natural oak, copper or brass. How would you describe Scandinavian design? Scandinavian design is all about sleek simplicity. Minimalist, clean lines with a touch of grace, elegance and class. How can we care for our couch, to ensure it lasts? We recommend that our customers keep Masterguard handy, (which is similar to Scotchgard, but with fewer chemicals and which doesn’t leave a sheen on the fabric). Also, keep your sofa out of direct sunlight as this can fade the fabric. What are the benefits of buying a sofa online? • You are basically shopping straight from factory to customer, so there is no retail middleman adding their markup, ensuring the best possible prices. • You don’t have to leave the comfort of your house or office. • There is a huge variety of styles to choose from, and you can often custom design exactly what you want. x @sofacompanyza

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The Ultimate Luxury

You know luxury when you experience it, when everything is simply perfect. Crestron bespoke home automation is the ultimate indulgence for the most discerning clients. Visit crestroneurope.com/elle to find out more.

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CR EST RO N B E AUTI FU L LY I N VIS I B L E TE CH N O LOGY Don’t get left behind – ensure that you are making the most of your home with efficient and effective home automation What is home automation? Today, modern homes come equipped with complex computer networks, security systems, lighting control and heating/air conditioning systems. These systems do not operate as one, and often leave the home owner confused and frustrated. The advent of home automation meant that we could bring all these disciplines and devices together and enable them to ‘communicate’, so that each of them knew the status of the other. For example, if the heating was on, the air conditioning would go on stand by. Or if the alarm system was activated, the lighting system would be in auto mode to give the impression that there was someone home. In addition, home entertainment also started playing an important role, because of the many tablets and personal computers which are used to stream media around the house. One could watch or listen to the same source around the entire house. Just as the arrival of the automobile changed the way we moved around – people wanted to get into a car and drive to their destination – home automation has become a necessity and a lifestyle choice.

Who is Crestron? For nearly 50 years, Crestron has been the world’s leading brand of advanced control, audio-visual distribution solutions, and lighting dimming systems. Crestron gives you the opportunity to control any aspect of your home from your fingertips, whether this be from a touchscreen or iOS/Android device. The systems allow you to set your lighting and heating, or choose a film to watch or music to enjoy without having to get up and change disks or dock a new device. All this can be done from the same user interface by Crestron. What trends are emerging in the sector? The trend is heading firmly towards necessity. In large-scale residential properties, it is becoming increasingly expected to have an overarching and intelligent control interface for security and alarm systems, not to mention CCTV camera distribution in particular. In a world in which devices are becoming connected to computer networks, and in which everything seems to have an app, it no longer makes sense to have a multitude of products operating according to their own

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this page: 1. clockwise from top left: Faux Fur (Pure White) fabric R169/m, Fabric City ‘Tannery’ (Snow) from the Wild West collection R331/m, Home Fabrics Imported white sheepskin from R741/hide, Woodheads ‘Capelli Natural HH305’ (Dark Brown White) leather R6 847/m2, St Leger & Viney Undyed merino roving R70/100g, Woolhogs 2. Plaid throw from felted merino yarn R7 800, Krafthaus 3. clockwise from left: ‘Capelli Natural HH303’ (Brindle) leather R6 847/m2; ‘Capelli Stenciled HH307’ (Leopard) leather R8 041/m2; ‘Capelli Natural HH300’ (Black White) leather R6 846.84/m2; ‘Capelli Specialty HH3038’ (Taupe) leather R13 132/m2; all St Leger & Viney 4. Faux Fur (Black) fabric R270/m, Fabric City opposite: Organic Cape lambskin (White) from R90/skin, Richard Kane Hand-dyed merino roving R55/50g, Woolhogs ‘18664 Pull Up’ (All Spice) leather R649/m2; Sail eyelet and ring in brass R19/pack; all Woodheads ‘Chatham C-637’ (Pink Parfait) leather R6 338/m2; ‘Caressa C-935’ (Coral) leather R6 987/m2; ‘Chatham C-646’ (Tangerine) leather R6 338/m2; all St Leger & Viney ‘Levant’ (Olive) from the In Hiding collection R513/m, Hertex

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This is how you're going to keep warm this season: layer wool, leather faux fur... and then some more wool. Voilà! PHOTOGRAPHS JESSIE BELL PRODUCTION SANRI PIENAAR

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Nothing beats the sleet like a cosy abode. Make this the winter your little one will miss when it's over PHOTOGRAPH JESSIE BELL STYLING SANRI PIENAAR SHOT ON LOCATION KIDS LIVING

clockwise from top: Fox cat pillow R119, Kids Living Stuffed shark R200, La Fede Baby shampoo R99; Aqueous cream R129; both Oh-Lief Wooden camera R165, La Fede Wall Deco chalk house R119; Stonewashed grey Jollein bunny R395; Kid O Pull & Hop bunny R495; Miffy night light R249; Hanger Deco Honey game R159; Linen House Hampshire duvet cover in blue stripe from R869; Ambience Florale navy cushion R339; Fox Elephant scatter cushion R295; Clayre & Eef checked cushion R279; Klippen organic cotton blanket R1 299; Robin sofa bed R4 999; all Kids Living 58 ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA THE WINTER ISSUE

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People, places, things and ideas on our radar right now

Find comfort in classic soul food recipes this winter (p63) and meet the masters behind happy hour (p71). Stretch your imagination to the treetops and explore dreamy escapes that sway in the wind (p81).

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There is something undeniably soothing about comfort food; it has this extraordinary ability to relax you, and flood you with fond memories and a sense of wellbeing. This winter, seek solace in the kitchen with these hearty recipes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; use time-honoured methods to prepare family classics with wholesome ingredients, and then share with your nearest and dearest PRODUCTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANLIE JOUBERT ASSISTANT HEIDI VAN BERGEN VIDEOGRAPHER ERNST HEUSSER/THE VIDEO CARTEL THE WINTER ISSUE ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA 63

CHEESE A ND BASIL R AV IOLI Combined with wild mushrooms and kale, this little pasta pocket is an absolute pleasure (Serves 4-6) For pasta dough: 400g flour 4 eggs

Place the flour in a bowl. Beat the eggs, and pour into a well in the centre of the flour. Mix the eggs and flour with your fingers until combined. Knead the dough, dusting with flour until firm and smooth for about 8 minutes. (Sprinkle with a little water if the dough is too dry.) Quarter the dough and shape into 4 balls, wrap them in plastic and let rest for at least half an hour. Dust your work surface with flour, take an unwrapped ball of dough and flatten with your fingertips. Set your pasta machine to the widest setting and run the dough through. Click the machine down a setting and run the dough through again. Repeat this process from the widest to the narrowest. Dust your workspace again and cut the sheets into squares the size you want your ravioli to be. Place a damp cloth over while preparing filling. For ravioli filling: 1½ cup Provolone cheese, roughly grated 1½ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 egg freshly ground black pepper, to your taste 1Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2Tbsp fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Place the Provolone, Mozzarella, egg and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until almost smooth, but still a little chunky. Stir in the sage and basil. Place a teaspoon of the filling onto a pasta square, then complete the pocket with another square (moulding them carefully around the filling and pushing out any air bubbles). Use a fork to press around the edges, ensuring it is sealed. In a pot of boiling salted water, boil the ravioli for 3 to 4 minutes or until they float to the surface. Serve with wild mushrooms and kale, garnished with Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.

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ROASTED BUTTER NUT SOUP Serve with feta and pumpkin seeds and share with loved ones (Serves 4) One large butternut, halved vertically and seeded 2Tbsp olive oil 1 large shallot, chopped 1tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, minced cup crème fraîche pinch of ground nutmeg freshly ground black pepper 3 cups vegetable broth cup pumpkin seeds (optional) feta cheese (optional)

Coat the butternut in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, and then roast until it is cooked through and tender for about 45 minutes. Scoop the butternut flesh into a bowl and discard the tough skin. In a medium skillet warm one tablespoon of olive oil over a medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped shallot and one teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the shallot has softened and is starting to turn golden around the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Transfer the cooked shallot and garlic to your blender. Add the butternut, crème fraîche, nutmeg and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth, being careful not to fill the container past the maximum fill line (you can stir in any remaining broth later). Secure the lid and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little water if you would like to thin out your soup. Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta and pumpkin seeds.

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CITRUS PA NCA K ES Perfect for dessert or a celebratory breakfast, this classic dish always hits the spot (makes 8-10) 1 cup cake flour ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk ¼ cup water 2 eggs 2tsp cinnamon ½ cup brown sugar For citrus syrup: cup fresh orange juice cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup castor sugar

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add milk slowly and mix until smooth with no lumps. Lightly beat the eggs and add to the mixture. Add water and mix very well again. Let this rest for at least an hour (overnight is even better). In a good, non-stick pan, heat oil over a medium heat and drop in about 30ml of mixture per pancake, depending on the size of your pan. Fry for 1 to 1½ minutes before flipping over. Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together and sprinkle over a warm pancake before you fold it. Place all citrus syrup ingredients in a saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil for 5 minutes. Pour over pancakes and serve immediately.

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PHOTOGRAPH: DANIELLE KLOPPER

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Whether you’re a casual oenophile, a Champagne enthusiast, an accidental wino or a regular hop-head, you’ll love hearing the stories of these passionate young wine and beer makers. Cheers to them! PHOTOGRAPHS DANIELLE KLOPPER AND STEVE MARAIS PRODUCTION HEIDI VAN BERGEN

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Ambeloui

ALEXIS CHRISTODOULOU

2013 MCC (PINOT NOIR CHARDONNAY) ‘Classy and stylish Chardonnay-Pinot Noir sparkler, including grapes from other areas. Richly aromatic followed by complex brioche aromas’ – Platter’s Wine Guide

Awarded four stars in Platter’s Annual harvest festival in March Sales open to public in the first week of November

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Tell us your story. The first grapes at Ambeloui were planted by my father in 1995. Together as a family we harvested the grapes, made the first few litres of juice, put the MCC in the bottles and waited patiently for two years. Over the next 20 years, my father passed his knowledge onto us as children, and five years ago I finally graduated from grape picker, cellar slave and assistant winemaker to winemaker, (and everything else in between) at Ambeloui. All my siblings still help in the cellar when they can, but also just show up to drink a bottle of bubbly. What is your first memory of wine? The Holy Communion at the Greek Orthodox Church in Pretoria when I was a small child – I secretly hated it. However, it did make me realise in later life that some of the most pious figures in history were also responsible for most of the alcohol we make today. After all, it was a Benedictine Monk by the name of Dom Pérignon who revolutionised Champagne. What about Hout Bay makes your MCC so special? We have excellent soil in Hout Bay for grapes, and the cool maritime air is what we believe makes our vineyards special. We also now have American rootstocks, so phylloxera isn’t a problem. Family plays an important role in many wine farms, what sort of winemaking techniques have you learned from your parents? I was raised helping my father make wine in the cellar, so almost everything I know

about winemaking comes from him. However, my mother taught me to drink in moderation, which I adhere to (in moderation, of course). What’s the difference between producing wine and MCC? There are many differences: you pick MCC grapes much earlier in the season for a lower alcohol base wine and, unlike still wine, you ferment it a second time inside the bottle – this is the process that gives MCC its magical bubbles. How is climate change affecting you? It’s strange, but for the past two years our crops have actually been slightly better. It’s been hot and dry and we’ve seen a decrease in the number of diseases we need to defend against. Excellent for grapes so far! Some bottles keep well when left to age, while others get corked if they stand too long. How can you tell if you should wait or not? MCC and Champagne have a different ageing method to still wines. The wine matures in the bottle with yeast contact (lees) in the cellar. Once it’s got a cork in it, it doesn’t technically mature any more. My advice is that you should drink it right away and make sure you get at least half of the bottle for yourself. @ambeloui ambeloui.co.za 4075 Valley Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town

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SMACK! Republic Brewery Company

ANDREW MARTIN

THE MABONENG MAVERICK (STOUT) ‘This stout is particularly interesting, with full characteristic flavours of a stout, but with added vanilla pod bringing an extra dessert-like angle to an already great style’ – Rob Heyns, League of Beers

SAB Craft Brewing Championship winner Beer and food pairings at the Maboneng Precinct Open for tastings on Sundays from 10am-3pm

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Tell us your story. Beer started out as a home brewing hobby, but quickly turned into an incredible passion. When my brother David and mutual friend Grant York noticed that the craft beer scene was dominated by breweries from Cape Town, we set out to smash down the door for Jozi craft beer, and we wanted SMACK! to become the quintessential inner-city Jozi brewery. What is your beer brewing philosophy? Beer anarchists? Hop-headed urban warriors? We were the kids who played with matches… the kids who crossed the road looking left and right, but not left again. Our beer and our brewery truly embody these qualities: bold, curious and paradoxical. What’s the difference between craft and commercial breweries? Due to the sheer size of the operation, there are many obvious differences in terms of techniques, equipment, capabilities, buying power etc. But we all share the love of good beer and we all care about the same principles, such as hygiene and good brewing practice. Due to our smaller capacity, craft brewers have some freedom to take more risks, so we are constantly trying to push the boundaries and show our personality through our beers. Are you ﬁnding any challenges related to our local climate? Brewing in South Africa is certainly a challenge, as beer can be really volatile stuff at times. Beer is

sensitive to temperature, and our hot climate forced us to invest heavily in a fully temperature-controlled system which allows for fermentation at exact temperatures. What has been the most rewarding part of your beer brewing journey so far? When we started brewing, most of the beers on market were lagers and pale ales brewed in accordance with the Reinheitsgebot (a German purity law from 1487, wherein only three ingredients were allowed in the brewing of beer: hops, barley malt and water – yeast was unknown at the time). There was a mixed reaction when three young hop-heads started brewing beers with crazy ingredients such as naartjie, black pepper, honey and rooibos tea! Since then, it has been most rewarding to see how we have changed people’s perceptions about what a beer can actually be. What do you drink? These days I probably drink less beer than before, but far more in terms of variety. Once you start drinking craft beer, you’ll unlock an insatiable curiosity to see what’s out there. @smackrepublicbrew smackrepublic.com Unit 13, Arts on Main Building, 266 Fox St, Johannesburg

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Steenberg Farm

JD PRETORIOUS

MERLOT 2011 (RED BLEND) ‘Their signature fresh herbal character and spicy oak [is] a foil for ripe damson fruit, masking richness and providing elegance with incisive acidity and firm oak tannins’ – Platter’s Wine Guide

Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year award 2014 Enjoy a meal at Bistro Sixteen82 restaurant Open for tastings Monday to Friday 10am-4pm

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Tell us your story? I grew up in the Free State and had no connection to the wine industry at all. I did, however, always have a keen interest in agriculture, as many members of my family are farmers. When I learned that you can farm with wine I was sold. I graduated from Stellenbosch University, did a stint with Graham Beck, spent time in California and then started at Steenberg. What is your ﬁrst memory of wine? I grew up in a house that enjoyed wine – it’s always been part of our lifestyle. My mother is a great cook, so we spend a lot of time discussing what wine will work best with the next meal. What is it about South African soil that make our wines special? South Africa has very young soils that are generally very well mixed. This can make it quite challenging to get uniformity over an entire vineyard block, but it does also add interesting character in the sense that vigour differs, as well as the water holding potential. We also have a relatively warm climate that means we get good ripeness and generally more fruit-driven wines. What is your winemaking philosophy? We strive to make wines with as little intervention as possible. We try to guide what our incredible growing site gives us straight into the bottle, without adulterating it too much. Personal achievements as a young winemaker? Being awarded

the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year for the Steenberg Merlot 2012. What are the pros and cons of being a winemaker? There are mostly pros to be honest – it’s a great environment to work in. The cons include long hours and hard manual work, but at the end of the day you get to have wine… so that’s pretty sweet. Some bottles keep well when left to age, while others get corked if they stand too long. How can you tell if you should wait or not? If the producer has a good pedigree and the wines are rated well, it’s worth it to cellar a few bottles. Unfortunately you can never be 100% sure, but you can stack your odds by making sure the wine is stored correctly at a low temperature, with no direct sunlight and with fairly high humidity. If you aren’t certain you can create the ideal storage conditions, rather drink them. As the saying goes, rather a year too early than a day too late. Any dreams in the cupboard? As a winemaker you only get about 40 vintages to make wine, if you are lucky, so the dream is to make better wines than the year before. @steenberg_farm steenbergfarm.com Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town

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EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF A COLOUR: BROWN A grounding, staple tone, brown has a rich history and is predicted to soon be the design world's darling. Associated with far more than simply cocoa and caffeine, brown is building a fresh reputation

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According to European and American opinion polls, brown is the least was post-holiday photographs of an accidentally-bronzed Coco Chanel loved of colours and many see it as dull and lacklustre, associating it with that jump-started the 1920s tanning fad as women longed to emulate the common place and time worn. But the colour’s status is set to the designer’s glamourous look. The introduction of the bikini in 1946 change as trend guru Li Edelkoort recently announced that brown is certainly helped to politely expose more square centimetres to the sun. about to make a comeback. For millennia rock artists have sought out earthy pigments to depict Derived from the Urdu word for soil-coloured, khaki – brown’s grey wildlife, as seen in the horses of France’s Lascaux caves. The San artists cousin – refers to the uniforms of of the famous Game Pass Shelter the British Indian Army. Worn by in the Drakensberg used a reddish British forces serving in the South brown dye to depict a herd African War of 1899-1902, it of eland accompanied by humanearned soldiers the title ‘Khakis’, animal hybrids. Painting the eland a name for the English that was a way to harness its power lingered long after the war’s end. and in these paintings, the death ‘Brownshirts’ was the moniker of the beast is paralleled with the of the Nazi Party’s paramilitary trance of the shaman. wing, the feared SA. Little known In Europe during the today is that their signature Renaissance, painters employed uniforms were first manufactured brown paint when using by fellow German Hugo Boss. chiaroscuro, a shading technique During the 1930s, Boss’ family-run of delicate transitions from light to company produced uniforms for dark, to create an illusion of the various wings of the Nazi volume on flat surfaces. A murky Party, doing so during the war secret of the painting trade is the years using forced French and curiously named pigment Polish labour. ‘Mummy brown’. This pigment, Brown has old associations with just one of the stimuli behind poverty as medieval sumptuary a thriving pyramid robbing trade, laws decreed that English was made from a mixture of peasants only wear brown, mainly pitch, myrrh and the ground-up to distinguish them from their remains of Egyptian mummies. upper-class countrymen who Unperturbed, in 1712 a purveyor could afford colourful dyed fabrics. of artist supplies called his Paris Since the early 1200s, a simple shop Á La Momie! brown robe has been the dress of An ancient dye whose Franciscan monks, who take popularity hasn’t waned is henna a vow of poverty and humility. or mehndi. Wherever the plant Shades of brown abound in occurs societies have used it for nature and it’s no wonder that centuries to decorate their ‘For the first time in 20 years, brown is making a comeback’ textiles and foods in this colour are bodies on special occasions, – Lidewij Edelkoort, trend forecaster considered earthy, environmentally particularly for Hindu and Muslim friendly and – in the case of food – healthy. Capitalising on this and the weddings. An ancient ceremony enjoying a revival is Henna Night, modern focus on nutrition, some producers colour bread with caramel – a pre-wedding event hosted by the bride’s mother, during which made by heating sugar – to give the illusion that it’s healthier. henna patterns are applied to hands and feet, symbolic of blessings of The suntan is another bronze shade that hides the facts, obtained luck and joy conferred on the bridal couple. through sun worship and the multi-billion dollar fake tan industry, simply Whether considered drab or trendy, brown prompted the invention to give the impression of health and wealth, or to obscure wobbly bits. of the world’s first colorimeter. Beer brewer Joseph Williams Lovibond Tanning is quite a recent trend as Europeans used to prize milk-white realised that colour was an accurate indicator of his tipple’s quality and skin as a sign of class and prosperity, evidence that one did not work invented the Lovibond Comparator, which measures the colour of outdoors. The advent of the Industrial Revolution, with its long working liquid against tinted glass disks. hours and smog-domed cities, highlighted the benefits of sunshine and, Next time you admire the amber tones in your glass, raise it to as a result, holidaying in sunny places was advocated, but only the Lovibond and find the bright side to Charlie Brown’s dictum, ‘In the upper classes could afford to take holidays and therefore, sport a tan. It book of life, the answers aren’t found in the back’. Q THE WINTER ISSUE ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA 79

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MY COOL TREEHOUSE Stretch your imagination to the treetops and explore dreamy escapes that sway in the wind. From futuristic to rustic, be inspired by the treehouses featured in this beautiful tome

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Just 20 minutes from Florenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed cityscape, Casa Barthel stands tall amongst the pine trees. A passion project by architect Elena Barthel, this arboreal home has huge glass windows and an enchanted skylight which lets in the Tuscan sun to match the russet red and coppery hues of the rooms. Using the pine trees as stilts to hold it up high, there is a romantic, decadent feel to the small space. For its size, it surprisingly accommodates modern amenities and quite a few extra family members. Along with queen size beds, air conditioning and a kitchenette, guests can also enjoy an oversized rain shower. Known for breathing new life into spaces, Elena added soft touches to the interior to balance the slightly industrial feel from the exposed beams and copper pipework. It has been compared to EM Forsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic novel A Room with a View, due to its Edwardian style and dreamy Italian setting.

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SAFARI TREE HOUSE, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA On the fringe of Africa’s largest game reserve you will find Lion Sands, a collection of safari treehouses perched amongst magnificent leadwood trees. As luxurious as the surrounding resort may be, here nothing separates you from the wild, wide open in these exposed abodes… except for the 9m drop to the ground. The camp was founded by Guy Aubrey Chalkley in the 1930s, and rumours have it that he was inspired to create the treehouses after being chased up a tree while hungry predators waited below. To reach the simple, two-tiered platforms guests must climb a slatted wooden stairwell. With nothing but the sky above you, the connection with the natural world is compelling, and the feeling of wonder and insignificance in this hostile landscape extreme. The silhouettes of the gnarled, bare branches add to the eerie reality of the savage surrounds. Leadwood trees can remain standing – and resilient – for up to 80 years after dying.

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The tall, leaf-shaped structure of Sparrow House has a simply majestic feel about it. With double-glazed windows reaching high along the facade, the treehouse is insulated from the cold, but creaks and sways rhythmically in the wild Cornwall winds. In search of unusual accommodation, Jonathan Melville-Smith located a sturdy tree, collected locally available materials and let the construction take its shape organically, with little planning. With branches woven in and around the home, the treehouse offers an interesting escape, connecting you to the countryside but offering enough of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential comforts. A mezzanine level hosts a double bed suspended in the rafters, with a spacious living area and kitchen below. With the sound of owls hooting against the groaning walls, Sparrow House offers a traditional treehouse experience. Almost all of the materials used to build the treehouse were found locally, with only 20% being sourced externally.

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SPARROW HOUSE, LIZARD PENINSULA, CORNWALL, BRITAIN

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GWDY HW, MACHYNLLETH, WALES No phones, no electricity and certainly no WiFi. This is hibernation at its best, and you can enjoy it in a collection of treehouses in an oak-ďŹ lled valley in Wales. The tree huts imitate and respect the tendencies of the surrounding environment. Guided by the form of the trees and aerodynamic elements, ďŹ&#x201A;oating joints were used to support the structures so that they remain stable in the wind, with only a few subtle sways. Eye-like circular windows and wide entrances compliment the sturdy frames. A willow tree supports the shower on ground level, operated by a pulley system connected to the log-burning stove for hot water. As the sun sets, the forest below glows red, reminding visitors of the rare situation in which the organic world is perfectly synchronised with man and a sustainable lifestyle. This area in the Welsh mountains is a UNESCO biosphere, where conservation and sustainable development go hand in hand.

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Not exactly your typical treehouse, Blooming Bamboo in Vietnam is a revolutionary bamboo structure elevated on stilts. A prototype designed by H&P Architects for vulnerable low-lying areas, the dwelling serves its inhabitants from all sides. Sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and a 1.5m flood, modular sections of local bamboo, coconut leaf and fibre board were bound, bolted and hung together. The surface is quite beautiful, and the mesh of delicate bamboo causes ripples of light to filter into the space throughout the day. At night, the internal light radiates out, imitating an Asian lantern. Hollowed bamboo poles are set horizontally on the exterior and filled with plants for an innovative vertical garden solution. Scarce resources are appreciated and preserved, and the space below can be used to accommodate the animals or plants on which subsistence living relies. This affordable living solution will change in appearance in each region due to the variety of local materials.

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GROOMING RETREAT, MALLORCA, SPAIN Many people dream of leaving the city behind to recharge and nurture themselves. It was this vision that inspired the creation of this simple Spanish retreat. Surrounded by barley ďŹ elds and olive trees, the space is elevated on timber stilts and provides solace for both the horse and rider. With distant sea views, two structures are linked by a narrow walkway; the one is for tethering horses, its crisscross frame holding a water tank and trough, the other is accessed via a ladder and through a small hatch. Although the structure is solid, it creates a sense of fragility and calm. Inside, unadorned surfaces, materials and leggy furniture are in perfect harmony with the whimsical landscape. The panoramic views through the translucent walls offer a direct connection to the world below. The act of grooming and resting after horse riding is restorative and valuable for both rider and animal.

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One could argue that children are the original brains behind the magic of treehouses. It was this theory that designer Nicko Björn Elliott channelled when designing the thought-provoking, luminous Backyard Treehouse. Its purpose is to play, escape and dream, allowing the imagination to be free. You just need to look at it to feel this: large, corrugated ﬁbre glass sheets shimmer and pulsate with colour and enchantment. Both inside and out, the straight lines of the wooden frame and surrounding trees are the only constant amongst the prism of colour, and the slightly raised platform below is the only reminder that it is still connected to the earth. With a speedy exit via a ﬁreman’s-style pole, this space – a sublime garden playhouse – encourages dreaming, stimulating the quietest mind to run wild. Children between the ages of eight and 10 were involved in the design process to ensure a perfect outcome.

Treehouses have always been a symbol of imagination and adventure, conjuring up images of children playing far from the world of adults. Beloved for centuries, they are the ramshackle palaces of backyard escape. But treehouses are no longer just for children and their stories. Modern-day treehouses, well built and in the right spot, can add real value to your home and lifestyle. These treetop spaces have evolved from more traditional structures, morphing and expanding to make use of contemporary design themes and unconventional materials, and capture the heart and sole of their owners. Versatile and endlessly adapting, building a treehouse offers a challenge and the unique opportunity for creative expression. My Cool Treehouse (Pavilion Books) features 35 treehouses with different budgets and styles from across the globe. Be inspired. Author: Jane Field-Lewis Publisher: Pavilion Books mycoolhomepage.com

STAY AT THESE LOCAL TREEHOUSE GETAWAYS Kameeldoorn Tree House: Perched halfway up a copse of camelthorn trees in the Mokala National Park, don’t be surprised if a giraffe pokes its nose into the living room. sanparks.org Speekhout: Built in an enormous karee tree in the Baviaanskloof, this familysized option has a retractable roof for stargazing. baviaans.co.za/speekhout Sycamore Avenue: Choose one of these six whimsical treehouses in the magical Natal Midlands. Each is cleverly designed with stairways that lead to cosy sleeping and living areas set high above the ground. treehouse-acc.co.za Teniqua Treetops: Commune with the ancient Afromontane forests on the Garden Route from these idyllic treetop spaces. teniquatreetops.co.za

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THE TREE ROOM, OTTAWA, CANADA As if lowered from above and perfectly slotted amongst the trees, Canadian architect Christopher Smith has majestically reinterpreted the traditional treehouse. With a minimalist approach, three prominent pine trees frame and host the treehouse, and remain the focus of attention. There are no solid walls and only suggestions of windows and doors made by openings in the slats in certain areas. Situated four metres off the ground, there is also a second ﬂoor that reaches a further two and a half metres to an even higher open-top balcony. Spruce framing timber was used, piece by piece, in an organic, slow building process. Just a short walk from Christopher’s home, it is a quiet meditative space that moves gently with the breeze. This talented architect has made a ﬂeeting, magical moment permanent and more engaging. With immense views from its location on a high ledge along a rocky outcrop, one has the feeling of limitless possibilities.

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RHYTHM AND MEANING For the first time ever, the renowned work of French master Henri Matisse will be exhibited locally. Celebrated for his use of colour, this artist drew inspiration from Africa, so it's about time that his work lands on our shores TEXT MEGAN SCHUMANN

‘The Knife Thrower’ (1947) by Henri Matisse ‘It is difficult to overstate Henri Matisse’s significance as a master of 20th-century modernism,’ explains Prof Federico Freschi, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg. ‘His inventive use of form and colour in the early years of the 20th century profoundly and irrevocably altered the course of modern art. Of particular interest to South African audiences is the inspiration he took from African and other non-Western art forms during the early 1900s while struggling to find a new visual language to express the particular experience of the new, modern age.’ Matisse created art by consciously examining conceptual principles, as opposed to perceptual ones, transforming unconventional materials and an abundance of fresh patterns into masterpieces. His ultimate aim was to create cross-cultured, universal art. He explored rhythmic exoticism in his oriental works with semi-nude figures, and moved from interpretations of dark, rich landscape to vibrant paper cut-outs – all of which portray the same beautiful balance and serenity. Coming to South Africa, the ‘Rhythm and Meaning’ exhibition will include paintings, drawings, collages and prints covering all the dominant themes in Matisse’s body of work, from his early Fauvist years, through his interest in exoticism and Orientalism, to the paper

cut-outs that he produced in the last years of his life. The works will be drawn primarily from the collection of the Musée Matisse in Nice, France – established by Matisse in 1952 – and will be augmented with works from private collectors and the Johannesburg Art Gallery. An extensive educational programme, aimed at primary and secondary school learners as well as the general art-loving public, will support the exhibition. ‘Bringing a Matisse exhibition to South Africa, and indeed to Africa, for the first time, is an important part of the artist’s legacy, as he worked all his life to create an art which can be understood by anyone, whatever their cultural background. This exhibition brings together two countries that share a common ideal of liberty, and a commitment to the importance of culture in ensuring a better future for the youth,’ explains Patrice Deparpe, Director of the Musée Matisse.

Henri Matisse | Rhythm and Meaning 13 July to 17 September 2016 Standard Bank Gallery, Johannesburg

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We found an architectural masterpiece in Amsterdam (p94) and a Cape Town apartment that epitomises a quiet oasis (p108). Along with a haven of calm in the countryside near Bordeaux (p120) enjoy a home in Stockholm that is ﬁlled with eclectic prints (p132).

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An architectural masterpiece, this light-filled Amsterdam home is organic in functionality and style PHOTOGRAPHS KAREL BALAS/VEGAMG TEXT MATHILDE MEZIÈRES STYLING JULIE BOUCHERAT

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this page Letting in a flood of natural light, the irregular glass facade looks out onto a small garden and Lake IJ opposite Nicky and partner Joris Brouwers designed their house themselves, playing with structural form and light

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oris Brouwers and Nicky Zwaan live in IJburg, Amsterdam’s newest neighbourhood built on four artificial islands. Just 10 or so years ago, there was nothing here but a sandy, windswept landscape. Today the house they built, and in which they have been living since 2010, is nothing short of a concrete and wood architectural masterpiece. The decor juxtaposes Scandinavian and African inspirations to create a surprising, yet well-thought out atmosphere. When the city council put plots of land at IJburg up for sale, Joris and Nicky jumped at the chance. These two visual artists had been living in a comfortable, but rather cramped urban environment for several years, and were looking for a place to call their own. A home designed by them and for them– a place constructed in their own image. They wanted to start from zero in this quiet sea-facing and lush green district, just 10 minutes from the town centre. Most of their neighbours called in an architect to plan their home, but Joris and Nicky decided they wanted to design their house themselves. They threw themselves into the project, aiming to be as eco-friendly as possible. The house is equipped with a groundwater heat pump that provides hot water for the home, and the couple plans to install solar panels on the roof quite soon. The walls are finished in an off-white clay plaster, a material that is not only natural and non-toxic, but absorbs moisture too, regulating the humidity. And the slightly rough texture adds to the home’s organic feel. Inside, neutral shades and sober materials predominate, with splashes of bright colours – glossy orange dining rooms, leafy ferns, a textured red rug – here and there to liven things up. The central staircase made from oriented strand board, leading to the upper living area, seems even more beautiful in contrast to the plain concrete floors and clay walls. Its side holds asymmetrical shelves lined with tribal statuettes. The objects and furniture pieces that make up this cocoon were acquired over the couple’s years together, either bought during their travels, designed by them (such as the handmade powder-coated steel Crystal-Line wall lights), or even found abandoned in the street. Each of the three floors has a view of Lake IJ thanks to the colossal irregular glass facade. And if you asked Joris and Nicky what they like most about their house, without a doubt they’d say the play of light. The couple added windows and openings in unexpected places in each room so that some sunlight can always make its way in. Light and shadow play a drawn-out game of hide and seek and, as they mingle and merge, add extra depth to this house that is intensely personal. Q

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‘NEUTRAL SHADES AND SOBER MATERIALS PREDOMINATE, WITH SPLASHES OF BRIGHT COLOURS TO LIVEN THINGS UP’

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this page Both visual artists, Nicky and Joris created a home that is at once personal and playful. The African theme is continued in the Eames LCW chair from Vitra

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‘SOME SUNLIGHT CAN ALWAYS MAKE ITS WAY IN SO LIGHT AND SHADOW PLAY A DRAWN-OUT GAME OF HIDE AND SEEK’

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this page The couple built with sustainable materials wherever possible. The walls are finished in clay plaster, which is nontoxic and regulates humidity opposite Joris relaxes in a suspended net that hangs over a corner of the living room

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this page The neutral colour scheme and organic atmosphere was continued in the bathroom, with a wooden Japanese bath from Baden van Hout opposite Along the hallway, a corner becomes a simple guest bedroom. East of Amsterdam, IJurg neighbourhood was built on four artificial islands

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this page The antique table and sideboard are perfectly suited to this treasurefilled inner-city apartment opposite Chef, globetrotter and photograher Paula Nel in her kitchen. She replaced the glossy fitted island with her own wooden piece

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NOM AD'S REST This inner-city apartment is a virtual cabinet of curiosities, collected by its owner, a personal chef to the stars PHOTOGRAPHS GREG COX TEXT VICKI SLEET PRODUCTION SVEN ALBERDING/ALL BUREAUX.CO.ZA

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this page The wooden plantation shutters create the sense of the apartment being a quiet oasis. One of the walls opens up to reveal a terrace overlooking the city. Paula found the wooden carved crocodile in Beira, Mozambique

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hef Paula Nel is far too discreet to say who she works for. Suffice to say her job as a personal chef takes her all over the world, meeting Tinseltown A-listers at every turn. But she is anything but affected, and her Cape Town home reflects this down to earth nature perfectly. Despite her glamorous lifestyle – flying in and out of the world’s capitals and travelling by luxury yacht to its most polished ports – when she has time off Paula loves nothing more than heading for the likes of Ethiopia for a horseback holiday or milling about the Moroccan Medina, hunting for treasure. Discovering handmade and interesting items is her ‘thing’; from a glass cabinet filled with a magnificent collection of Egyptian scarabs to Jorge the armadillo, found in a New York taxidermy shop, Paula has an eye for finds that ordinary mortals would pass by. Her apartment is situated in the midst of Cape Town’s buzz, yet is a calm space in which quiet prevails. ‘When I first viewed it, it was a catalogue loft apartment buy, complete with the super slick kitchen and distressed raw brick walls,’ she explains. ‘It was nice, but it really wasn’t me.’ Paula wanted to make it her own and to do that, she painted over the raw brick walls, laid a rough, cement screed floor to replace the existing epoxied one, added new-but-old industrial light fittings, and replaced some of the fitted furniture pieces with freestanding alternatives. She also added an outdoor terrace and wooden plantation-style shutters, a detail that adds to the feeling of being far from the madding crowd. Those were the structural changes. The aesthetic details came with time and gave Paula the opportunity to unpack the original artworks and many treasures she has amassed after 15 years on the move: from impossibly delicate vessels found in Egypt, to a collection of handcrafted Japanese knives. Of course, as achef,thekitchenwasanincrediblyimportant factor to consider. Originally a supremely glossy space, Paula incorporated a rough wooden island, which now holds pride of place. The shelves are lined with glazed Japanese noodle and sauce bowls and caviar tins, emblazoned with their striking Russian typography – more evidence of this globetrotter’s eye for the sublime in the seemingly simple. Paula’s main objective when she’s in town is to catch up with friends, inviting them round for laid-back dinners and a movie screening. ‘I collect Korean films and I love to flop on the couch with friends and watch them on the projector screen.’ For Paula, this hard-earned downtime gives her the opportunity to reboot before she jets off to another city or port, ready to focus her artistic energy on the food she and her team prepares. Her reward in between these intense work stints is to head for exotic locales where she can indulge her passion for exploring off-the-beaten track places and, of course, hunting and gathering. After that, it’s getting these items home – carefully wrapped and stowed or cradled on her lap on long-haul flights. ‘Treasure hunting can be hard work but it’s worth it to surround yourself with these amazing items that each tell a story – theirs and your own.’ Q

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this page Hand-carved wooden vessels found in India have a lovely, sculptural appeal opposite A stone pestle and mortar provides a nest for a duo of carved crows found in Williamsburg, New York

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this page Paulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lounge is a cosy, comfortable space. The original etching, 4 Horses Baited, is by South African artist Diane Victor. The leather chairs are from local furniture designers Klooftique

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‘ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO AS A CHILD WAS TO WALK IN THE VELD WITH MY GEOLOGIST GRANDFATHER AND COLLECT THINGS’

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this page Paula’s artist mother, Wendy Malan, painted the vegetable still life. This tablescape reveals Paula’s penchant for organic form opposite As an accomplished photographer, Paula’s images are displayed throughout her home. The original Coptic Crosses come from Addis Ababa, while Jorge the armadillo is from New York

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this page The main bathroom is a pared down and practical space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the two bento boxes, bought during a visit to Japan, are used to store accessories opposite Paula has filled her bedroom with worn, textured fabrics. Even the bed itself is upholstered in linen

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this page A runner in ancient linen decorates the rustic dining table opposite The 18thcentury Saintonge fireplace warms Justine Lacoste and Jean Hay de Sladeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining room. They found the vintage table and benches at a flea market, and the ceramic vases are from their Ă&#x2030;pure range

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S Y LVA N S T U D I O In search of a space to create, ceramist Justine Lacoste and her husband Jean left the city for the countryside near Bordeaux, crafting a home-studio that is a haven of poetic calm PHOTOGRAPHS JULIEN FERNANDEZ TEXT AMANDINE BERTHON /AMANDINEJULES.COM

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this page A 19th-century mirror hangs above the fireplace and the rug is from IKEA opposite Their latest porcelain creations are displayed in the entrance. The curtains were hand-sewn in wool using the Japanese embroidery pattern, Sashiko

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his was literally the only house the homeowners visited before they decided to buy. ‘The first time we arrived we said: “It’s too out of the way, we could never live here!” Yet, as soon as we entered the courtyard we fell in love with the building. On discovering the kitchen, it was obvious, I had to live here,’ says Justine Lacoste-Hay de Slade, creator of Épure, unique porcelain objects hand-crafted by her and her husband Jean in the adjoining workshop. In the Charente countryside, less than an hour away from Bordeaux in southwest France, their home was originally the outbuilding of a 17th century mansion that was used to house the staff. The house had recently been entirely renovated by the Labrouche family, antique dealers specialising in old materials. Restoration lovers, they have a gift for transforming a house, making it feel more authentic than it ever was. This one was renovated in the French countryside style, consistent with the building’s history and the regional architecture. The exterior walls were covered in Charente rubble stone, the courtyard paved with cobblestone and the kitchen floor laid with 17th-century terracotta tiles liberated from the local church. In the living room, an 18th-century Saintonge fireplace replaced the existing, rather plain, one. Materials, doors, lintels and second-hand decorative ornaments effortlessly blended in with the house, creating a modest, rustic ease. ‘It feels like everything was always here,’ explains the creator. All the couple had to do was unpack their belongings.

Justine and Jean decorated the interior in harmony with the location, in a bohemian countryside style. There are no contemporary or signed pieces, no mod-cons to distract from the simplicity of the rural setting. The restrained natural wooden furniture pieces are all aged, bearing the marks of years of use. ‘We went from 50 square metres to 180. The furniture from our flat looked lost here,’ says Jean. ‘We collected everything over time from nearby flea markets and car boot sales. We retrieved a lot of furniture and objects here and there, from family and friends.’ Like their ceramics, the couple’s home evokes simplicity, authenticity and the essential qualities of the objects themselves. Throughout the rooms, white walls complement the warm wooden floors and ceilings, with coarse rugs and throws in earthy tones adding texture in the living rooms and bedrooms. In the main bedroom, swathes of off-white fabric hang from the slanted ceiling like an unfurled parachute, while the guest bedroom is bathed in natural light from a skylight. The kitchen – in its layout, decor and furnishings – recalls its 17th-century origins and is cluttered in a way that feels lived in and comfortable. Amongst all this cream and wood, the bathroom comes as an unexpected pop of colour: turquoise walls, greenblue mosaics and a profusion of indoor greenery. From the outside, this space looks like a medley of ramshackle buildings. But it is precisely this rundown realness which holds its charm. Once again a home, the tones and materials create a soft and refined atmosphere, in harmony with the couple’s poetic creations. Q THE WINTER ISSUE ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA 123

this page and opposite The kitchen, characteristic of French farms with exposed ceiling beams, is paved in 17th-century tiles from a local church. Justine built the sink unit with floorboards and scrapped zinc. The ceramic light fittings, pots and tableware are also by Ă&#x2030;pure

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this page With a mix of natural shades and simple furniture, the living room feels poetic and refined. The coffee table was repurposed and the cushions are from C么te Pierres

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this page The pleated drapes hanging from the ceiling give this bedroom a romantic atmosphere. Old suitcases are used as bedside tables, and the pine console is homemade

‘THE TONES AND MATERIAL CREATE A SOFT AND REFINED ATMOSPHERE’

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this page The ceramic workshop is housed in the barn. Each piece requires more than a weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work between moulding, firing and drying opposite The building, a former outbuilding of a 17thcentury mansion, is located in the Charente countryside an hour away from Bordeaux

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‘AS WE ENTERED THE COURTYARD WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE BUILDING’

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this page Åsa Stenerhag found the rug at a Buenos Aires market. The sofa is from IKEA, with cut and painted legs. The rice paper lamp is by Isamu Noguchi. Åsa’s own art – as well as pieces by other artists – decorates the wall

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IF T H ES E WA L L S CO U L D TA L K A fashion designer’s Scandinavian aesthetic is updated with cultural textiles and eclectic collectables PHOTOGRAPHS, PRODUCTION AND TEXT JONAS INGERSTEDT/HOUSE OF PICTURES

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this page The plywood writing desk balances on legs from IKEA, holding the desk lamp designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce. Åsa has stuck newspaper cuttings and her artwork on the wall. The armchair by Eero Saarinen once stood in her brother’s childhood room opposite Åsa sits at her writing desk

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‘I AM INCREDIBLY ATTRACTED TO STRUCTURES AND SHAPES’ wedish fashion designer Åsa Stenerhag’s living room is striking in its simplicity. A wide bay window facing a street in Vasastan in central Stockholm lets in natural light, warming the original blonde parquet ﬂoor, now polished to a glossy sheen. Against one wall, the slab above the open square ﬁreplace holds a vignette of found and collected items that invite closer inspection, and the white walls act as a canvas for the shifting collection of images, fabrics and artworks which inspire Åsa. In this home, Scandinavian design – sleek, relevant, well-thought out – rests easily amongst a chic culturally-rich style. Åsa works as a designer for fashion label Filippa K and shares the company’s vision for designs that are simple, personal and longlasting. Decorating her home took some time. ‘When I moved in, it was almost like, should I really put a sofa in here?’ she laughs. Slowly she added furniture and other pieces as and when she found things she liked. ‘I probably think very long-term when I buy something. I don’t want a lot of unnecessary things. I like a clean and simple base; then it is fun to mix and match.’ There is no doubt that this home belongs to someone highly creative. Many of the furniture designs are Åsa’s own and the walls hold paintings and sculptural works of art in paper. ‘It is great to put things up on the wall and take them down again without giving it too

much thought,’ she says. ‘I am incredibly attracted to structures and shapes; the tactile.’ Woven rugs and throws in earthy and rusty shades add texture to the stream-lined dining table and chairs, work desk and lamps. And on her desk, under her thought-provoking mood board, framed insects and tiny green shoots are studies in nature. ‘I like patterns and objects from nature,’ Åsa says. ‘When I return from my travels, I often bring back pieces of wood or stones with interesting shapes.’ The house was built at the end of the 1920s, influenced by functionalism but not entirely functional, particularly for modern living. However, the only major structural change Åsa made was putting in a new kitchen in order to create more cooking and dining space. She sold the old kitchen elements on Blocket (the Swedish equivalent of eBay). Occasionally Åsa works from her light-filled home office, at her compact writing desk made of two pressed plywood boards balanced on IKEA table legs. And if her works of art demand more space than this, ‘I make my art on the floor,’ she laughs. Åsa balances her busy work schedule, filled with meetings and deadlines, with her serene home life – a space in which she can unwind. ‘It is important that your home is a place where you can find peace and harmony,’ she says. More than that, her home inspires, reflecting her personal style, influences and travels. Q THE WINTER ISSUE ELLEDECORATION.CO.ZA 135

this page The steel pipe chairs are Verner Panton designs which Ă&#x2026;sa bought at Stockholmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bukowskis Market. The fabric hanging over the backrest is from Tanzania, and the floor lamp is by Serge Mouille. Ă&#x2026;sa loves unframed paper and fabric artworks as they do not require drilled holes and are easy to put up and take down

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this page Åsa installed a Danish HTH kitchen with marble worktop opposite The dining table is from secondhand store Myrorna, which she painted white. The chairs are by Friso Kramer, the candlesticks by Georg Jensen and the vase by Ekollon. On the floor is a framed photograph by photographer Julia Hetta below Åsa’s own art

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‘IT IS GREAT TO PUT THINGS UP AND TAKE THEM DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT GIVING IT TOO MUCH THOUGHT’

this page and opposite The sculptural cabinet has intarsia (inlays of wood) doors and was bought in an antiques shop with the side table. The black and white bowl on top is designed by Ettore Sottsass, complemented by Åsa’s bold artworks in similar shades

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Together with Fréderic Dufour, the President of Ruinart, our editor Bielle Bellingham hosted an intimate dinner with an exciting group of creatives in the depths of the Mount Nelson kitchen The Design Indaba is most certainly the highlight of the design calendar every year, and being a part of one of the legendary Dine-Around experiences always tips the scale. This year, ELLE Decoration Editor Bielle Bellingham had the honour of hosting her own Dine-Around, together with Fréderic Dufour, the president of Ruinart, one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated Champagne houses. Since its establishment in 1729, Ruinart has enjoyed close and long-standing relations with the art and design world, commissioning well-known artists and supporting 37 leading art fairs globally. Ruinart has worked with a number of leading artists and designers including Maarten Baas, India Mahdavi, Gideon Rubin and Hervé Van der Straeten. ‘The Glass Calendar’, Ruinart’s latest high-profile collaboration with renowned French artist Hubert le Gall, was exhibited at this year’s Cape Town Art Fair. The charming guest list for the evening included the likes of trend forecasters Li Edelkoort and Chris Reid; interior designer Naledi Mabuse; Director of the FNB Joburg Art Fair Mandla Sibeko; upcoming architect Stephen Hitchcock; and futuristic fashion designer Vera de Pont. They were treated to an exquisite meal of local flavours prepared by master chef Rudi Liebenberg, and paired perfectly with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. The Dine-Around events are intended to be authentic experiences of local culture, with a strong appreciation of art and design. As a committed patron thereof, it’s no wonder that Ruinart was there to be enjoyed. You’ll always find this fine Champagne wherever artists enjoy the freedom to express themselves and exhibit their work. this page from bottom: Naledi Mabuse with Patrick Madendjian, Bielle Bellingham, Mandla Sibeko and Richard Lyon. Chris Reid from the International Trends Institute enjoys the sumptous fare prepared by chef Rudi Liebenberg

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MY STYLISH LIFE Every issue we ask a tastemaker what they are wearing, coveting, reading and following. Gearing up for winter, we caught up with the impeccable Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Decoration UK to get the inside scoop on new talent, colour trends and decor advice How would you describe your style? I’m aiming for that mix of casual chic meets off-duty glamour that French women seem to pull off so well. But I’m not quite there yet! Still a bit too much tired-mummy-just-done-the-nursery-run-in-the-rain going on. But I scrub up well when required. Who or what is on your radar? ClassiCon and Moroso seem to have a knack of picking up on great young talent. I’ll be watching to see who they’re working with at Milan Salone. What is your secret weapon? Paintable, textured wallcoverings for the home – you can never have too much texture! And for me, red lipstick – it never fails as a pick-me up. Your favourite room in the house? My bedroom and en suite – my private zone of my home. It’s warm, calm, clean and quiet. What has been your most extravagant decor purchase? I haven’t made this yet, but it will probably be chair related. Perhaps a cocooning lounge chair like Antonio Citterio’s Gran Repos, or some sexy dining chairs. Think Gio Ponti’s seminal Superleggera designed in 1958 or Rodolfo Dordoni’s Pilotta chair also for Cassina, but designed some 50 years later. From the catwalk to your couch, what colour has got your attention? Farrow & Ball has just launched a new colour it has called Peignoir, which is a blush pink-grey that is ridiculously

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beautiful. I’ve already repainted two walls at home with it! Top surface treatment to look out for this year? I’m going to single-handedly campaign for the reconsideration of the textured wallcovering you can paint by Anaglypta. It’s had some unfortunate ranges, but there are some fabulous patterns available. I've used Turner Tile and Oriental in my own home, and you can paint it in any colour of your own choosing. What is your all-time worst decorating fad? I’m not a fad person. The things I love today are things I’ve loved forever and have used in varied permutations in every home I’ve ever owned. Things like Saarinen Tulip tables, objects with the colour grey in them, black lacquer, marble and wooden parquet. Who is the most exciting interior designer at the moment? Actually I think this might be us! ELLE Decoration UK has just launched the ELLE Decoration Style Consultancy, a B2B service aimed at commercial property developers that we believe will revolutionise the world of the marketing show home. What are you reading? I’ve just finished Hanya Yanagihar’s Man Booker Prize-nominated A Little Life. A truly exceptional read that had me in tears of empathy for the main characters. Quote to live by: ‘Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious’ – Rumi.

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