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BLACK MAGIC Smarten
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TILES OF THE UNEXPECTED
HOME FRONT What’s
JUNGLE The tropical look
up a room with touches
Great ways to use patterned
happening on the decor scene?
comes to town
of black
tiles outdoors
ARCHITECT’S PLAN: LINEAR
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INSPIRATIONS: DRIFTING OFF
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BEST ON SHOW Tips for
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A ROSY AFFAIR Clever
PERFECTION A contemporary
Turn a bedroom into a
making a house show
landscaping transformed this
family home in Pretoria
soothing sanctuary
day ready
Jo’burg garden
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SUMMERTIME IDYLL
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A Jo’burg home designed for
and functional
outdoor living and entertaining
children’s bedrooms
CONTEMPORARY COOL
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SMALL TALK Chic, fun
Waterfall garden
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MAKEOVER: CLEAN LIVING
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A colourful, sophisticated
A family bathroom gets a
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Spring Festival
PASSING PARADE
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A Durban beachfront
GOOD IDEA Create a
apartment geared for fun
showstopping centerpiece
SUMMER’S NEW HUES
for outdoor entertaining
RAISING THE BAR Take home
COMFORT ZONE Our winning
IT’S PLAY TIME Exciting ideas for children’s play areas
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GARDEN NOTES Garden news, debuts and open gardens
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on-trend colours
Cover photograph: Tiles of the Unexpected, pg 76 54 Photograph: Henrique Wilding
COMING UP ROSES The latest rose releases
Expert tips for using
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A LUSH OASIS Roses star in this
entertaining to new heights
gardening
with a stylish bar
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NATURAL CONTROL Eco-friendly insect traps
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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Vibrant veggies to grow this summer
THE GREEN ROOM:
LAP OF LUXURY Daybeds and
GARDEN PARTY Alfresco
chaises to suit your style
inspiration for Garden Day
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Who can resist the new multipetalled Nomzamo rose? Discover more of the latest releases on page 90.
There’s nothing like a water feature to bring a garden to life. Turn to page 80 to see its magical effects.
If you’re dying to try a bold wallpaper, powder rooms are a great place to start. See the rest of this colourful house on page 22.
I fancy a daybed like the George from La Grange Interiors. You’ll find a selection on page 54.
This is one of the prettiest children’s rooms I’ve seen in ages. There are more lovely ideas on page 64.
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henever we feature an outdoor living area on the cover, we’re often asked how the owners keep the furniture looking pristine. In reality, the homeowner usually does a massive clean-up just before the photographer arrives, but there are ways to protect it from dust and rain. In my case, it’s transparent plastic covers which, unlike solid covers, don’t give the impression that a herd of buffalo has taken residence on your veranda. Kundra Bowley, the owner of the beautiful setting for this month’s cover, solved the cleaning problem by ‘upholstering’ the built-in seating in her courtyard with patterned Moroccan tiles, which only need a wipe with a damp cloth. Photographer/stylist Henrique Wilding went looking for more ideas for using tiles outdoors, which you’ll find on page 76. If you’re planning to celebrate Garden Day on 21 October, the whole purpose of the day is to down tools and invite those close to you to enjoy the fruits of your labour. The beautiful gardens in this issue really capture the joy of gardening and how a garden, no matter its size, improves your quality of life. When their Jo’burg garden didn’t feel like home, the owners embarked on a series of landscaping projects that have transformed the site into something magical as you’ll see on page 80. And before they’d even moved into their home, the Adamses of Waterfall started on the garden so that within two years the trees and shrubs were established and the beds overflowed with roses. Turn to page 86 to see the results. If this has inspired you to plant more roses, Alice Spenser Higgs has compiled a selection of some of the best new releases on page 90. As a result of postal strikes, many subscribers have had problems receiving their copies. We urge you to take advantage of our Click & Collect facility at Woolworths. All you need to do is call our subscriptions department on 087 405 2005 and switch to the Click & Collect option. Then, if you don’t already have one, obtain one of Woolworths’ Rewards cards. Every month, you’ll be sent a code via SMS. When you receive it, go to your nearest Woolworths branch, pick up the latest copy, take it to the cashier and give them the code and the Rewards card. It’s as simple as that and you’ll still get your magazine every month at the discounted subscribers’ rate.
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SUCCULENT SURPRISE I wondered if you could tell me what this succulent on my balcony is? It made a beautiful photo when it flowered earlier this year. I love that it looks like something from a coral reef. Lauren Harrison It looks like Orbea variegata, commonly known as carrion flower or aasblom. An indigenous succulent, it grows in the coastal regions of the Western Cape. The markings of the star-shaped flowers vary, but typically are maroon stripes, dots or dashes. A fun fact, it was one of the first carrion flower species collected in southern Africa.
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WHAT A VIEW Samsung’s new QLED TV effectively solves the problem of where to put your TV. The AV and power lines are combined through the One Connect Box, an ‘invisible’ connection where transparent cabling simply disappears. Better still, the screen can be enabled to blend seamlessly with the wall behind it. Set it up to play music, or display your wallpaper, a painting or family photos. samsung.com/za
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Globe Trotter Jaipur Rose, the latest collection from Designers Guild, is a celebration of the exotic. Inspired by the pioneering journeys of 19th-century explorers, it’s imbued with nomadic glamour. Printed on linens, plush velvets and cotton grounds, there’s also a coordinating wallpaper collection. Available at Home Fabrics, hf.co.za
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Our pick of this month’s highlights, from things to do and buy, to the latest decor news and the best places to visit
FRESHEN UP If you’re after a fresh shutter-board feel, the Louvre Satin White wall tile is an excellent starting point. With a glazed ceramic finish, it’s the perfect counterpoint to a Hampton’s look of painted timber and pale marble countertops. Available at Italtile, italtile.co.za
Practical MAGIC Joe Paine’s Stilt light cleverly compresses itself between the floor and the ceiling, keeping it in place without a base or fasteners. Winner of Best Lighting at 100% Design at Decorex this year, it can be placed at any height or anywhere in the room. R6 900 from joepaine.com
It’s a wrap
Mungo’s soughtafter kikois are now available in new shades, ranging from beachy blues and soothing greens to rich coppery tones. These striped colourways are ideal for scarves, sarongs and towels making them must-have accessories for summer. South kikoi (pictured), R345, from mungo.co.za
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“I love this piece titled ‘Keep on Walking’ by Tharien Smith,” says Garth Wastie of Home Fabrics. “It’s a moody mixed media with bright orange embroidery inspired by Cape Town. I particularly like the blurred reality of the surroundings while the individual stands out, untouched.” Available from stateoftheart-gallery.com Home Fabrics hf.co.za
TRUE REFLECTION If you’re after a note of sophisticated glamour, The Crown Collection’s antique mirrors are an excellent place to start. The extensive range includes ornate gilded mirrors, available in oval, round and rectangular shapes. Guilded eagle mirror, R14 500. 20 Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, Jo’burg. thecrowncollection.co.za
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THE DARK SIDE Corobrik’s new Black Brick is set to change the face of architectural design. The clay brick is enhanced with black mortar and, when combined with other textures and colours, gives a powerful contemporary signature. For more info, visit corobrik.co.za. Residential project pictured by James Russell Architect, jrarch.com.au, photograph by Toby Scott.
Core Furniture Concepts has launched Core Furniture Online – the go-to store for contemporary furniture and lighting. Access hundreds of new products from top European brands such as the Icpalli high chair, R29 982, from Spanish brand Point – perfect for summer patios. corefurniture.co.za
Coastal COOL Designer Philip Pikus and fabrics expert Vera McKenzie have joined forces to bring you Urban Fabrics. The fabric house produces and stocks a hardworking, considered selection of upholstery and curtaining fabrics. Check out Philip’s own eco-conscious ‘Contemporary Classics’ range of natural textiles and stylish new outdoor collection ‘Coastal’ – both proudly made in South Africa. 176 Upper Buitenkant Street, Vredehoek, Cape Town. urbanfabrics.co.za
WHAT’S ON 30 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER KAMERS/MAKERS Returning to Stellenbosch, the spring celebration takes place at Blaauwklippen Vineyards. Expect a feast of handcrafted products from fashion and jewellery to homeware and decor, plus delicious eats. Tickets R60 each at plankton.mobi or R90 at the door. kamersvol.com
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Decor DIVAS Brand-focused furniture and accessories company True Design has revamped its Cape Town showroom. The store is home to established international brands like Moroso, Cassina and Kartell. Managing director Aldon McLeod describes these labels as “a lovely stepping stone into the design world” – for both home and office. Don’t miss the Beam sofa by design doyenne Patricia Urquiola, and the Moroso-Diesel collaboration. truedesign.co.za
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What inspires you? The intersection and overlap of natural and built environments. I’m drawn to their abstract beauty and interaction. Explain your process. I usually have a mood board with drawings and photocopies, which I use as source material. The drawings are important, as they inform the composition. What do you want to communicate through your art? By combining shape, colour, form and composition, I hope to
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create something that resonates with the viewer. I want to make beautiful things and to make things beautiful. What mediums do you use? A combination of water-based paints and spray paint on canvas, paper and board. What is your background and how has it influenced you? I grew up skateboarding with friends. This was my first creative outlet and it opened my eyes to the world around me and the possibilities within it. What have you learned as an artist over the years? Hard work, discipline and consistency are key to becoming a successful artist. Tell us more about your artistic journey. I’m self-taught and spent many hours at the library learning from books. I’ve observed others, experimented and haven’t been afraid to make mistakes. When did you decide this was what you wanted to do? Left stranded after a company I worked for closed their doors, it was an opportune time for me to give painting a real go. I’m happy to say that I can now call what at first began as a hobby my full-time job. Do you have any exhibitions coming up? My solo show ‘Recollectionary’ at Salon Ninety One will be running until 20 October and in December I’ll be part of a charity group show at Salon Ninety One, which celebrates its 10th birthday this month. I was the first artist to exhibit there.
SOURCES Paul Senyol thesenyol@gmail.com Salon Ninety One salon91.co.za
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THE ARCHITECTS: Architect Rudie Botha (pictured) and technologist Cobus Terblanche of Werkhof Architects. THE CLIENTS: Francois and Reone Louw and their two children, Kian and Ilan. THE BRIEF: A family home taking full advantage of the small, narrow site. THE HOUSE: A double storey with open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Upstairs is the main bedroom and two children’s rooms, all en suite.
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PERFECTION This contemporary Pretoria home makes the most of its long, narrow stand
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hen Reone and Francois Louw came across a large stand in the established suburb of Waterkloof, Pretoria, they immediately recognised its potential. “We love the area for its trees and easy access to schools and shopping centres,” says Reone. The couple decided to subdivide the stand and build. “We wanted a modern, lock-up-and-go home with an indoor-outdoor flow and an easy to maintain garden.” However, the subdivision left them with the challenge of a narrow site.
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The Louws met Rudie Botha of Werkhof Architects through a mutual acquaintance. “We wanted a beautiful, but more importantly functional, home and we felt confident that he could deliver this.” Although the site had limitations, Rudie approached them as opportunities and let the shape dictate the layout. “We placed all the rooms on the north side, which allows for passive heating and cooling, while the exterior space on the south was used for services and garden storage,” he explains. The open-plan living area functions as a lung, bringing light and air into the interior and takes the close
proximity of the neighbouring stand into consideration. “Although designed for controlled vistas of the garden, the clerestory windows flood the interior with morning light,” explains Rudie. The surrounding trees give the home privacy; it’s removed from the street and contained by the architecture. To the north, the garden connects seamlessly with the double-volume living space and a patio with a sunken firepit is ideal for entertaining. “We described the feeling we wanted the house to have and Rudie turned that into an implementable design,” says Reone. “It’s a dynamic house, changing from a tree house in summer to a sunny
conservatory in winter. It’s always inviting, and that’s exactly what we wanted our home to be.”
SOURCE Werkhof Architects werkhof.co.za
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1 Monet marble slab, R7 105/m2, WOMAG. 2 Industrial nesting tables, R1 800, Mr Price Home. 3 Stoneware dish, R199, H&M Home. 4 Black macramé planter, R450, SHF. 5 Set of three black and white baskets, R2 189, Esque. 6 Benine bronze leopard sculpture, R895, Weylandts. 7 Modern triangular outdoor rug, from R2 250, Mobelli Furniture + Living. 8 Seed sofa upholstered in Hertex Karia Festive, R26 000, Wunders. 9 ZigZag pillow cover in Tarmac, from R485, Skinny laMinx. 10 Luhlaza Oxford scatter, R1 189, Esque. SOURCES Esque esque.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com SHF shf.co.za Skinny laMinx skinnylaminx.com Weylandts weylandts.co.za WOMAG womag.co.za Wunders wunders.co.za
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INSPIRATIONS
Drifting Combine natural textures with soft shades for a bedroom that’ll have you in dreamland in no time
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A buttoned headboard adds subtle interest in a neutral room. Grey headboard, from R2 499, Coricraft.
Karen Smit of K&R Design Consultants believes it’s important to use texture to create interest in a bedroom. Here are her tips The easiest way to bring in texture is with scatters, throws and ottomans in fabrics such as raffia, linen and cashmere. Another idea is to place a roughly woven rug on a smooth wooden floor. If you want a wall-to-wall installation, consider natural sisal instead of carpeting. While you want to include contrasting textures, limit them to prevent the room looking too busy. The addition of a woven pendant light can instantly relax a formal room.
Set a relaxed mood with soft lighting from a woven pendant light, R599,99, from Mr Price Home.
Blue calms the mind and reduces stress, so either paint walls in this shade or use a grass cloth wallpaper, like this one by Thibaut, R4 593/roll from St Leger & Viney.
Introduce accent colours in small doses in a shade that complements the wallpaper. Ochre jute scatter, R399, @home.
Keep objet smooth and simple. Grey vase and storage box, both R129, H&M Home.
Woven baskets are ideal for storing books and magazines. Basket,R170, Woolworths.
Include accessories like this pouffe, R3 261, from LaForma Barcelona Living, which can be used as a seat.
To maintain a calming atmosphere, keep surfaces clutter-free with good storage space. Raw wood chest of drawers, R13 950, Weylandts.
As a contrast to the natural textures, look for a smooth ceramic bedside light. White lamp and shade, R1 860, Esque.
SOURCES @home home.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Esque esque.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za K&R Design Consultants 083 374 7120 LaForma Barcelona Living laformasa.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
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f ever there was a home fit for Jo’burg’s idyllic summer days it would be this one in Birdhaven. Its owner came across the property more than once before it finally became his. While the original house – a smaller 1960’s iteration – was dated, in a bad state and had no real layout to speak of,
The northern façade is surrounded by covered patios. The large north veranda is a casually decorated suntrap with wicker sofas and a coffee table from Pezula Interiors. The seat cushions are upholstered in Parfait Sterling from Hertex. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
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This laid-back, sun-soaked Jo’burg home was built with entertaining and sharing in mind
JO’BURG RENOVATION
WHO LIVES HERE A businessman who loves to entertain.
THE HOUSE A double storey set in a lush garden with a pool. The ground floor has open-plan kitchen and living areas extending onto a single-storey wing housing a veranda, bar, living and dining areas, and a guest suite/study. Upstairs there are four en suite bedrooms.
the land was promising and it came with a tennis court. Suffice to say, nothing remains of the original house. A clean slate provided the owner with the opportunity to create the home of his dreams. High on his wish list was an abode geared for entertaining with generous use of space and a strong bond with the outdoors. “My lifestyle revolves around having friends and family (and all their kids) around. I needed the space to entertain, for everyone visiting to be relaxed and to play tennis,” he explains. Integral to the transformation was interior designer Vivian Ward, who had previously worked with the owner on another house. Thanks to their shared history, there was an easy synergy. “The brief was for a contemporary look with a touch of eclecticism,” she recalls. “I like making a feature statement and hence encourage my clients to take bold steps and do something that stands out and becomes a focal point.” This boldness has manifested in the slate grey walls in the TV lounge, as well as the guest loo, which is wallpapered in a fun pink flamingo design. “It was a challenge convincing
my client to go with the dark accent walls, but he loves them now,” Vivian explains, adding that the home’s impressive scale and largely white palette allowed for shots of expressive colour. The eclecticism the owner was after is represented by way of a pair of zebra skin ottomans, affectionately named Madge and Betty, which Vivian had custom made. Leading the home’s architectural design was Angele Whittaker who has worked with Vivian on a number of projects. In order to deal with the property’s prominent slope, Angele had the land divided into terraces. She also spread the length of the building from east to west, thereby The double-volume entrance soars to an impressive 6,3 metres. The armchair is from Pezula Interiors. A pair of matching armchairs upholstered in Time Out from Hertex frames the cosy western veranda. St Leger & Viney’s coral-coloured Ishana linen on the sofa brings a shot of colour to the formal living room. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
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allowing more windows to capture the north light. In order to speak to the home’s volume, Vivian had certain items made extra large, such as the L-shaped sofa in the TV lounge. Apart from these items, the owner repurposed much of his existing furniture, which Vivian reupholstered in a range of plain white and grey fabrics before adding a host of classic prints. Nowhere is the use of patterns more generous than in the main bedroom, which vibrates with a liberal dose of blue prints paired with grey. Thanks to its chiefly white scheme, ubiquitous openings, slatted shutters and substantial outdoor rooms, the home has a Hamptons feel, which speaks directly to the owner’s affinity for this style. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Victorian chairs
and table in the dining room were made by Hans van der Merwe & Son. The photographic artwork is from Amatuli. The TV lounge coffee table is from Weylandts. Vivian custom designed the large L-shape sofa in the TV lounge and had it made up by Vita Upholstery.
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guest suite/study
dining room
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scullery
main bedroom
TV room
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entrance
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dressing room
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laundry
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First floor garage
Designed by Sybaris Kitchens, the kitchen features honed granite countertops and pendant lights from Ambiente Luce.
Most impressive of all is the north-facing enclosed veranda with its deep sofas and bountiful potted plants; it’s a suntrap on wintry days and a breezy hangout on warmer ones, where it connects to the garden by way of seamless, glass stacking doors. At around 12 metres long, it’s a space that can accommodate everything from lounging to dining and parties. Weekends are a time for fun, involving family and friends gathering over long lunches and tennis tournaments. “This house has the perfect dimensions,” the owner remarks, highlighting the importance of positioning and flow between rooms. “When you’re in the kitchen, you’re still part of what’s happening in the TV room and the patio,” he adds. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: By coupling blue printed
cotton from Hertex with wall paint in Plascon’s Paris Paving, the main bedroom is stylish and masculine. The rug is also from Hertex. Featuring flamingoes, Lochs & Lagoons wallpaper from Sasi Wallpaper adds drama to the guest loo.
Get the look A mix of greys and pops of colour give this laid-back patio a fresh look
Classic style armchair, R9 995, Block & Chisel.
Paisley print scatter in Autumn, R900, SHF.
Blue jute denim rug, from R299,99, Mr Price Home.
Morgan Blush fabric, R690/m, St Leger & Viney.
The main bathroom has a luxe, sophisticated look with marble tiles from WOMAG and Basilica wallpaper from Hertex. One of the sunny guest bedrooms has animal print curtaining fabric from Hertex and an ottoman designed by Vivian and made by Vita Upholstery. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
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Outdoor wooden sofa with seat cushion, R21 499, Mobelli Furniture + Living.
Cottage grey scatter cushion, R249, Volpes.
SOURCES Amatuli amatuli.co.za Ambiente Luce ambienteluce.com Angele Whittaker Architect 083 407 7114 Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Country Road woolworths.co.za Hans van der Merwe & Son hansvandermerwe.com Hertex hertex.co.za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Pezula Interiors pezulainteriors.co.za Plascon plascon.co.za Sasi Wallpaper sasiwallpaper.co.za SHF shf.co.za St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Sybaris Kitchens sybaris.co.za Vita Upholstery 011 334 7277 Vivian Ward Interiors vivianleighward@gmail.com Volpes volpes.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za WOMAG womag.co.za
SHOPPING LAUREN DELARGY PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND PRICES WERE CHECKED AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT. SEE PAGE 2.
Glass vase, R349, Country Road.
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WHO LIVES HERE A professional couple and their two daughters.
THE HOUSE A four-bedroom house at Zimbali Coastal Estate on the KZN North Coast. It has open-plan living areas, a study, playroom and bar.
TEXT CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE
Splashes of bright colour and clean lines give this KZN house a mod feel
COASTAL FAMILY HOUSE
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hen the owners of this house at Zimbali Coastal Estate asked me to help them with their renovation and interiors, they described the house as a glass box. Modern and open plan with few walls, it presented a beautiful blank canvas,� recalls Odette Uys of Eye Candy Interiors. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
In the living room, the fabric on the armchairs, Hertex’s Ombre in Oceanos, is subtly echoed in the wallpaper, Yuti by Anthology, from Black Fabrics. Set against concrete and timber, a collection of white objects on a white table makes an impact at the entrance.
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“As the house is so open, with beautiful views across the golf course and forest to the sea, I kept clutter to a minimum,” she explains. “I’d worked with the owners on their previous house, which was quite traditional. Here we decided to go more modern and have some fun.” This involved using splashes of colour to demarcate the different living areas. “Finding the right shade for each room was important as this was the starting point,” she explains. “In the living room, the navy and turquoise velvet used on the armchairs set the tone for the other furnishings.” Here, she offset the lush texture with smooth metal side tables and resin coffee tables. This balance of angular and rounded, matt and shiny,
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In the TV and bar area, Odette combined a plush custom-made sofa with high gloss elements, such as glass and stone, including pendant lights from Weylandts. Forming the centre of the living area, the kitchen features a large island with a built-in table. Ghost chairs and integrated appliances blend it with the rest of the contemporary furnishings.
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solid and delicate was used throughout the house and gives the muted scheme excitement and interest. “Fortunately the owners were prepared to make some bold choices such as the organic timber dining table and the overscaled woven chairs used at the ends,” says Odette. Another example was the wallpaper in the main bedroom, which is embossed with tiny glass beads that change colour when viewed from different angles. The open-plan nature of the house lends itself to entertaining, something the owners do frequently. The central kitchen, with its large island and built-in table, encourages socialising and makes it easy to serve guests. The bar, which is
part of the TV area, is another gathering point. “As the couple wanted something unique, we designed a storage feature with an angled grey mirror and oak shelves,” explains Odette. On the other side of the glass wall, water flows down a granite-clad wall forming another eyecatching feature. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
The live edge wooden dining table from Weylandts is paired with custom-made chairs. “The table’s black legs were resprayed in a softer charcoal shade, as black was a little too harsh for the dining area,” says Odette. A cluster of handblown glass pendants complements the organic lines of the table.
Get the look Recreate the relaxed sophistication of this living room
Faux plant in natural wood pot, R199, @home. Brass plinth table, R2 499, @home.
SHOPPING MANDY BUCHHOLZ PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND PRICES WERE CHECKED AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT SEE PAGE 2.
Antique Grass wallpaper, POR, St Leger & Viney.
In the playroom, Odette included a curved sofa and a fun ottoman from Ashanti. To demarcate the bathing area in the openplan bedroom and bathroom, the bath was placed on a tiled platform. Touches of chartreuse lift the neutral scheme of the main bedroom. A custom-made headboard and glass pendants from Qlite draw attention to the bed.
Moore table, R2 600, KNUS.
Blue lip vases, R999 and R1 999, JVB Furniture Collection.
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bedroom, the owners chose a neutral grey, white and blue scheme. “Custom-making furniture ensures a cohesive look,” notes Odette. In the daughter’s bedroom, Odette included a canopy over the bed. A pretty tepee from Olly Polly and pom-pom ceiling decorations from Onyx & Fair add whimsy.
Shirley armchair in Plush Mallard, R11 599, JVB Furniture Collection.
Country Road Myst vase, R399, Woolworths.
Joburg Kas 6 server in kiaat, R28 250, David Krynauw.
SOURCES @home home.co.za Ashanti ashantidesign.com Black Fabrics blackfabrics.co.za David Krynauw davidkrynauw.com Eye Candy Interiors eyecandyint.co.za Hertex hertex.co.za JVB Furniture Collection j-v-b.co.za KNUS knus.co Olly Polly ollypolly.co.za Onyx & Fair onyxandfair.com Qlite 031 306 9015 St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
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BEACHFRONT APARTMENT
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When two adjoining apartments overlooking Durban’s Golden Mile came up for sale, this Midlands family took the opportunity to turn them into a stylish weekend retreat
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WHO LIVES HERE A KZN Midlands-based couple and their three young adult children who spend weekends here whenever possible.
THE APARTMENT A four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a 1960’s block on Durban’s beachfront with an openplan living area and scullery.
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Built-in window seats combined with round tables and chairs from Chair Crazy give the dining area beach café style. The blue and white Shibori cushions are from Nom de Plume Studio. As the family are keen surfers, a rack for boards was placed near the front door. Wicker baskets hold clean towels and slip-slops.
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THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Reflecting the colour of beach sand, natural
timber makes an attractive backdrop for the TV in the living area. To give the impression of being on a balcony, the owners replaced the original windows with frameless stacking versions from Shower Solutions.
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he owner of this apartment on Durban’s beachfront had always admired the retro charm of this 1960’s building, its location on the Golden Mile and its views of the promenade, so when two adjoining apartments went on sale at the same time, she jumped at the opportunity to buy them. “Durban’s a real South African city and has all the culture, vibe and seaside slip-slop attitude I love,” she says. “I grew up here and the views over the promenade and Mini Town with ships queuing for the harbour remind me of my childhood.” These childhood memories inspired much of the design and decor on which the owner collaborated with Tracy Kelly of Nom de Plume Studio. Structural renovations involved removing the wall between the two apartments to establish a spacious open-plan living area,
Instead of the usual dining table and chairs, upholstered window seats and wall-mounted backrests were installed below the large windows in the dining area.
turning one kitchen into a scullerycum-laundry and the other into a bunk room, and revamping the bathrooms. All the family’s activities were taken into consideration with a rack for surfboards, a rail for sunglasses and hooks for wet towels and costumes. “One of the biggest changes we made was replacing the old windows with frameless stacking ones,” says the owner. “Now, when you open them, you feel as though you’re on a balcony. We enhanced this impression in the dining section with upholstered window seats teamed with small round tables and chairs to create the feel of a beach café. On the other side, we installed a ledge below the window which, with high stools, functions as a bar so we can take
full advantage of the view.” While the view is a major attraction, the drawback of the large windows is the damage caused by the sun streaming in. “This is the reason I chose expensive fade-resistant fabrics for the front rooms. In the bedrooms, I used lots of white as you can’t see the effects of fading,” explains the owner. A fresh blue and white colour scheme was used throughout. “I wanted the effect to be elegant yet relaxed and let the view be the hero.” As the kitchen forms the centre of the apartment, it was important to get it right. “I wanted a simple, elegant kitchen with a beach cottage feel,” explains the owner. Freestanding units from Milestone Kitchens proved to be
the solution. “We chose white cabinets with timber countertops and used these throughout except in the washing up area. We also installed a long shelf to display blue and white crockery. Instead of being hidden in the cupboards, it’s now an attractive feature.” THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
To make the kitchen appear more spacious, the owners chose freestanding units from Milestone Kitchens. By adding stools, also from Milestone, the counter serves as an additional dining area. The owners chose crisp white for the fabrics and bedlinen in the main bedroom as it doesn’t show the signs of fading. The cushions on the sofa are from Cécile & Boyd.
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Art deco black metal ball pendant, R5 760, K. Light Import.
Get the look Copy the beach café style of this dining area
Line jute carpet, R3 495, Weylandts.
Sophie teak dining room armchair, R1 950, Patio Warehouse.
Piana side table, R1 799, Mobelli Furniture + Living.
To carry through the seaside scheme, she chose a blue fridge, which was placed on a fridge base, also from Milestone Kitchens, to give it height and prominence. “For us, a typical weekend starts on Friday evening when we enjoy a sundowner overlooking the beach. On Saturdays and Sundays, we have an early morning surf, jog along the promenade and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the beach. If we don’t have a snack at Kebabish, then we cook at home and eat in our own ‘cafe’. It’s bliss.” ABOVE: Black and white tiles from Tile Africa bring the all-
Blue velvet cushion, R249, @home.
Bistro table, R2 999, @home.
Camino wood-look porcelain tile, R573,85/m², WOMAG.
white bathroom to life.
SOURCES @home home.co.za Carole Nevin Designs carolenevin.com Cécile & Boyd cecileandboyds.com Chair Crazy chaircrazy.co.za K. Light Import klight.co.za Kebabish 031 368 1844 Milestone Kitchens milestonekitchens.co.za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Nom de Plume Studio 033 342 4158 Patio Warehouse patiowarehouse.co.za Shower Solutions 031 303 2300 Tile Africa tileafrica.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za WOMAG womag.co.za
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SHOPPING MANDY BUCHHOLZ PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND PRICES WERE CHECKED AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT. SEE PAGE 2.
Jaipur Geometric Indigo cushion cover, R325, Carole Nevin Designs.
COLOUR TRENDS Dulux Ginger Glow 4 A great feature wall colour, add teal for contrast
NEW HUES
We asked colour expert and blogger Anne Roselt for her take on this season’s new colours and how to use them
Dulux Nomadic Glow 3 A contemporary neutral for a softer look
TERRACOTTA The word terracotta means ‘baked earth’ and from rustic paving to the catwalks, terracotta has never been more trendy. It’s neutral enough to work with a range of colours and you can spice things up with colour blocked interiors in fashionforward colours. The combination of terracotta and pink creates a warm, comforting palette. Add a touch of mustard and the result is energising and unifying. This colour is associated with a warm, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere and is linked to creativity and motivation.
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right now. The good news is, trends are lasting longer as colours become more flexible and individuality is celebrated. Choosing those that speak to you gives you the opportunity to let your personality shine and make your home unique and fabulous.
Combine it with richly textured materials like warm woods, sisal, wool and velvet, which enhance it for a sophisticated yet homely feel. For a dramatic pop of colour, paint a feature wall with rich terracotta, like Sicilian Summer 1 (pictured left), and combine it with white accessories for a contemporary effect. For a cooler scheme, bring in complementary blue or green to create balance.
TEXT ANNE ROSELT PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE AND SUPPLIED PLEASE NOTE VARIATIONS IN ACTUAL COLOUR PAINT MAY OCCUR. DUE TO THE EFFECT OF LIGHT, COLOURS ARE REFLECTED AS ACCURATELY AS THE PRINT PROCESS ALLOWS. SEE PAGE 2.
Summer’s
Dulux Dutch Gold 4 This earthy shade will add light and energy
Duram Strawberry Mist 117-3 A calming feature wall colour, add stone for a gender-neutral look
Duram Maluti Air 207-1 This works well as a wall colour for larger areas
Duram Blyde Canyon E212-4 Complementary green and pink balance each other perfectly
PINK Pink has grown in popularity over the years and has even earned its own nickname – millennial pink. Rose Quartz was Pantone’s Colour of the Year in 2016, so you might think pink has had its moment, but this gorgeous, fun-loving and carefree colour isn’t going anywhere. The candy-coloured and soft pinks often thought suitable for children have grown up to become more gender neutral, chic and sophisticated. According to colour psychology, pink energy relaxes the muscles, calms the mind and signifies tenderness and tranquillity. It brings an air of optimism and happiness.
TIPS ON USING IT To add a touch of modern romance, combine geometric patterns in shades of pink such as these fabrics and wallpapers (pictured right) by Nina Campbell from Home Fabrics. To prevent rooms from looking overly feminine and to add sophistication, combine pink patterns with solid neutrals, such as Duram Maluti Air E207-1, and ground the scheme with natural wood flooring and furniture. Pink’s complementary colour is green. These two hues work beautifully together and this combination is big in interiors right now. Pink gives a healthy glow to complexions so it’s ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms.
WALLPAPER AND FABRICS FROM NINA CAMPBELL’S LES REVES RANGE FROM HOME FABRICS.
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Fired Earth Hygge Y-120-20 A vibrant accent colour to add interest
Fired Earth Low Carb Y-120-30 Ground fresh greens with neutrals and black accents
Fired Earth Fudgy R-40-100 Use terracotta accents for warmth and earthiness
GREEN Green is reflective of the environment, which is why it is such an easy colour to live with. The range of greens in nature is huge, from forest to lime and olive. Leafy greens are associated with youth and growth. A green scheme can help restore balance in your life, providing a refreshing retreat and helping you feel grounded and at one with nature. In colour psychology, fresh green is calming and relaxing both physically and mentally. It’s tranquil, reassuring and comforting to the eye. Green helps to restore depleted energy and encourages growth and renewal.
TIPS ON USING IT Take your cues from nature and combine different shades of green, sand and stone to bring the outdoors in. Not all greens have a tranquil effect. While sage or jade are soothing, bright apple green is more energising. For contrast and drama, combine it with red, its complementary colour.
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Dulux Desert Island 2 Warm up dark spaces with yellow. Purple pops add contrast.
Plascon Millionaire Gold Y2-B1-1 Ideal as a punchy feature wall or accent colour
Plascon Cypress Garden G4-C1-3 Include green accents to calm and balance any scheme
MUSTARD If you’re a fan of Instagram or Pinterest, you’ll have noticed an influx of mustard yellow, or Gen Z yellow as it’s now called, in fashion and interiors. It’s bright, positive and attention-grabbing. In colour psychology, yellow is an uplifting colour on the spectrum. It brings feelings of hope, an air of radiance and cheerfulness, and is linked to confidence and the intellect. Yellow stimulates the brain, expressing the need for knowledge and to see things clearly.
HOW TO USE IT A monochromatic harmony is created by using tints and tones of the same colour. Use shades of yellow and warm neutrals to achieve this look. Add a cooler colour like grey green to tone down the scheme’s warmth and balance it. Mustard shades, such as Plascon’s Millionaire Gold, make wonderful accent colours that uplift and add a bit of sunshine to a dull environment. Try not to use yellow in rooms where relaxation is a priority, for example, bedrooms and bathrooms. SOURCES Dreamweaver Studios dreamweaverstudios.co.za Dulux dulux.co.za Duram duram.co.za Fired Earth fired-earth.co.za Home Fabrics hf.co.za Plascon plascon.co.za
EIJFFINGER SAVOR 353081 WALLPAPER FROM DREAMWEAVER STUDIOS.
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COCKTAIL BARS
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This glamorous bar is the focal point of the entertaining area of this home decorated by Celeste Bushnell. Drawing the eye is a striking tile mural she designed in conjunction with Mark Doffay of Tile Styles. Enhancing the glamour is the bar itself, which is clad with metal and mosaic tiles and has a marble top. Highlighting it is a Surilight from Egg Designs.
COMPILED BY LAUREN DELARGY, CANDICE BOTHA AND JO SHARP PHOTOGRAPHS CHRISTOPH HOFFMANN AND SALLY CHANCE
THE BAR
With a cocktail bar at home, staying in has never been so cool. Drink a toast to these great examples
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Jenna Page and Charon Ross of Pepper White Interior Solutions designed this wall unit to store Brenden Harmse’s collection of wines. Not only are the wines stored correctly, the unit makes a feature of the double-height wall in the entertaining area. The bar, which has a practical polished concrete top, is set in the centre of the room to encourage socialising.
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If you thought that bars had to be built-in, think again. Forming part of an open-plan living area of a home in Umdloti, KZN, this bar consists of a rustic console table from Veranda Décor in Cape St Francis and bar stools from Weylandts. No costly custom-cabinetry required. “The reason we chose free-standing items is that we wanted it to be really informal,” explains owner Dawn Kelly. Providing storage space for drinks and glasses is a dresser from SHF. Highlighting the counter is a pendant, also from SHF.
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In this KZN house designed by Dave Nelson of Bloc Architects, the bar can be closed off from the rest of the living area with shutters. However, on weekends with doors and shutters open, it’s the centre of the entertaining area. Another unique feature is the sliding roof, which gives the impression of being outdoors. The jungle atmosphere created by this and the lush garden is carried through with zebra print bar stools.
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“My client does a lot of entertaining and liked the idea of a cocktail cabinet where drinks could be served, and with doors that closed when not in use,” says Vivian Ward who designed this mirrored unit complete with wine racks and fridges. The mirrored interior and downlights add ambience when it’s open. “What my client loves is that once guests have left, he can close the doors and it’s a beautiful piece of furniture,” adds Vivian.
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Tall bar tables rather than counters are proving increasingly popular and interior designer Tiggs Crozet chose a tall, slim version for this ‘man cave’ in a traditional Jo’burg home. To complement it and the chrome bar stools from Chair Crazy, she included a wall unit with built-in fridges and storage space. Adding texture is a geometric rug from Hertex and woven drinks tray.
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When Michelle Bumberry enclosed her covered patio and turned it into a casual living area, she included a bar consisting of a counter unit with a prep bowl and stools from Union 3. “It looks more sophisticated than a pub,” she explains. A chest of drawers and a shelf unit from Clark & Lynch Designs hold drinks and glasses while a geometric wallpaper from WallPaper in Umhlanga completes the contemporary look.
SOURCES Bloc Architects bloc.archi Celeste Bushnell 073 718 9602 Chair Crazy chaircrazy.co.za Clark & Lynch Designs michelle@capeisland.co.za Egg Designs eggdesigns.co.za Hertex hertex.co.za SHF shf.co.za Tiggs Crozet Interior Design tiggscrozet.com Tile Styles tilestyles.co.za Union 3 union3.co.za Veranda Décor 042 294 0100 Vivian Ward vivianleighward@gmail.com Wall-Paper wall-paper.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
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SHOPPING Snake slumber relax chair, R11 959, KARE.
Boma two-seater daybed, POR, Marlanteak.
Belinda daybed, R9 899 (excl. fabric), JVB Furniture Collection.
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Astha chaise in dark grey, R11 499, Sofacompany.com
Chaise longue Desire in silver velvet, R24 849, KARE.
Charlotte daybed, from R4 995, Sofaworx.
Diane daybed, R11 999, JVB Furniture Collection.
Compass chaise, R24 999, Mobelli Furniture + Living.
SOURCES JVB Furniture Collection j-v-b.co.za KARE kare-design.com/za Marlanteak marlanteak.com Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Sofacompany.com sofacompany.com Sofaworx sofaworx.co.za
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DECOR IDEAS
Black MAGIC
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As it has the ability to instantly update and smarten a room, black is a decorator’s best friend
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To ground the island of her kitchen and make it a focal point, Heather Welham of Portfolio Interiors chose
black Philippe Starck Masters chairs. “I didn’t want anything too solid and these chairs are fun and contemporary, plus they’re easy to clean and extremely comfortable,” she says.
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Even a small touch, like this adjustable bedside lamp in lifestyle blogger Elma Steyl’s Pretoria home, will crisp up a colourful bedroom. Styling Dina Venter.
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The contrast of a long, narrow table with a black finish and traditional panelling creates a striking effect in
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Bringing in a black element can be as simple as arranging black books and bowls on a Perspex and mirror tray as designers Yvonne O’Brien and Karen Smit did in this Waterfall home.
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Black pendant lamps from Weylandts add a graphic element to this fresh yellow and white bedroom decorated by Erica Schalkwyk of Form Interior.
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Black frames draw attention to artwork and, when grouped together, add a graphic pattern of their own. Decor by Ockert Snyman.
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One of the easiest ways to make a traditional living room look more contemporary is to swap wooden side tables for black ones in a slick, modern design. Decor by Studio Dylan Thomaz.
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“To create height in this open-plan living room, I placed lamps behind the sofa and used black shades to give a strong silhouette against the white kitchen,” explains Claire Clarke of By Dezign Interiors.
SOURCES By Dezign Interiors bydezign.co.za Form Interior forminterior.co.za Interior Concepts interiorconcepts.co.za Karen Smit 083 374 7120 Portfolio Interiors 083 443 0339 Studio Dylan Thomaz dylanthomaz.com Weylandts weylandts.co.za Yvonne O’Brien privatehouse.co.za
HOME STAGING
Best on SHOW If you want to sell your home quickly, presenting it in the best possible light is the way to go
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t can take months, even years to sell your home and during that time expenses such as bonds, rates and maintenance all add up. One of the latest ways to ensure a speedy sale is home staging, which is basically presenting your home so that it appeals to more buyers. Liesa Jossel of Home Stagers in Cape Town has staged homes valued from R2 million to R27 million. “People buy with their eyes and their hearts, not their heads,” she explains. “They first look for homes online to get a feel for those they want to view. Buyers often skip over empty properties to more visually appealing ones and if your home looks messy or dark, they’ll look at those that are lighter and better kept.” The key to home staging is to present the property in a way that appeals to the greatest number of people. “Include emotional clues that encourage buyers to imagine themselves dropping their keys at the front door, entertaining in the kitchen and their kids lying in front of the fireplace,” she says.
LIESA JOSSEL’S TIPS FOR GETTING SHOW DAY READY
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Improve kerb appeal by replanting pots, weeding the paving and even painting the front door. Make sure the purpose of each room is evident. Ensure easy access to the room and around furniture. Neutralise the interiors. Remove religious icons, political books and evidence of hobbies. Pack away the train set and the animal trophies – not everyone approves of hunting. Put away family photographs. You want buyers to imagine their family living there, not yours. Declutter and tidy all rooms.
There are two kinds of staging: empty and occupied. “When presenting an empty house, the stager chooses all aspects of the decor including the furniture, art and plants to suit the target market, which could be young professional couples, families or downsizers, and it’s done in a matter of days,” explains Liesa. With an occupied house, the owners have to accept that the way they live might not be the best way to present their home to the market. “They have to be prepared to declutter and put personal possessions including furniture, souvenirs and family photos away, which can be quite unnerving for some sellers,” she says. View staging as an investment, she says. “Stale properties usually suffer a price reduction of around 10%. On a R3 million property, this is R300 000. Staging costs between 0,5% – 1% of the selling price, which in this case would be R15 000 to R30 000.”
CASE STUDY 1: Top of the market new build by developers Urban Spaces in Newlands, Cape Town. This stunning house featured quality finishes such solid wood floors and a designer kitchen. “But as it was empty, it looked very big and cold,” recalls Liesa. “We were targeting young professionals with a family so my aim was to bring out the warmth and the
ease of family living.” Using furniture from her own inventory and items from chain stores, she brought the kitchen to life with bar stools and accessories and enhanced the modern architecture with clean-lined furniture, vibrant art and rugs. “If they’re empty, properties in this price bracket usually take months to sell,” says Liesa, “but the result of this staging was immediate interest with some buyers wanting to buy the furniture as well.”
The contemporary design was enhanced by an L-shaped charcoal sofa and metal-framed chairs, all from Weylandts. The Moroccan rug is from Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs. In the dining area, a slim-looking table was paired with ghost chairs and vibrant artwork from Red Room Gallery. Bar stools from @home, a bowl of lemons and a recipe book stand give prospective buyers the impression of cooking in the kitchen. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
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CASE STUDY 2: 30-year-old semi-detached twobedroom house in Rondebosch, Cape Town. “The house was cluttered, full of books and the walls were covered in paintings,� recalls Liesa. By editing the existing furniture and decluttering rooms, she was able to make it lighter, fresher and more appealing. The first area to be tackled was the entrance hall. Liesa removed the bookcase and replaced it with a narrow table from the living room. She hung brighter paintings on the walls and kept the Dressing the bed with linen from Whitehouse and throws from Woolworths encourages prospective buyers to imagine themselves in that room. The addition of a bold round mirror and a bonsai tree, although simple, gave the guest toilet huge impact. ABOVE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
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ABOVE: Bright artwork from other rooms
and a narrow table originally in the living room made the entrance hall brighter and more appealing.
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ornaments to a minimum. To improve the flow into the living room, she removed the large chest that blocked the passage and placed the armchairs on either side of the entrance into the room. To create a focal point, she removed the large bookcase next to the fireplace and accessorised the mantelpiece
with a few strong pieces to give it prominence. The coffee table was replaced with a smaller chest and the TV banished to another room. Liesa also removed some of the scatter cushions for a cleaner look. “The owners were stunned by the change,” she says, “and said that the room now looked fresher and more inviting.”
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SOURCES @home home.co.za Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs finerugs.co.za Home Stagers 084 843 2426 homestagerscapetown.com Red Room Gallery 071 602 1908 Urban Spaces urbanspaces.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Whitehouse whsa.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
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CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS
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Make your child’s room magical with ideas from these beautiful rooms
To update this 11-year-old’s bedroom in keeping with her preference for pink, aqua and grey, decorator Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. painted the walls pale grey and, to bring in more light, the window frames and door offwhite. To allow the room to grow with its occupant, she chose a daybed that works as a sofa during the day and a bed at night. “I also eschewed childish patterns and used more sophisticated fabrics from Stuart Graham for the curtains and scatter cushions,” she explains. “We custom-made the Hollywood-style mirror complete with lights and vanity that were on her must-have list.”
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TEXT LAUREN DELARGY, DIANA WEMYSS AND CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE, CHRISTOPH HOFFMANN, KARL ROGERS, DAVID ROSS AND SUPPLIED
Just chilling
Fit for a princess Children’s rooms can also be chic as this one by Paarl decorator Nicolette Jonas of Interior Concepts proves. To create the French look her client wanted for her nineyear-old, Nicolette clad the walls with diamond patterned wallpaper from Hertex and had a rug made to match. The classic four-poster bed, made by Nicolette’s cabinetmaker, features soft pink linen from Loads of Living layered with throws from @home. The table and chairs, also by Nicolette’s team, are the setting for fun tea parties. Providing the
finishing touches are a crystal chandelier and art prints in white frames.
Pretty in pink In this clean-lined, uncluttered room for a now six-year-old girl, Pepper White Interior Solutions paired a sleek white bunk bed from Clever Little Monkey with a neon duvet set in a trendy teardrop pattern. A polkadot rug warms the floor at playtime while comfortable seating for reading is provided by a corduroy pouffe. Adding femininity are soft pink walls and a crystal chandelier.
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Three’s company As the three young brothers who share this room wanted it to feature a fort, interior designer Danela Conti took advantage of an existing alcove. “I came up with an arrangement of single beds and a loft bed reached by a ladder, which lends itself to all sorts of adventures,” she explains. To keep the room tidy, she designed a storage unit with cubbyholes that are car garages during play time and hold large baskets for toys. On the wall is a composition of locally sourced tin cars on canvas created in Danela’s studio. The pendant is from High Thorn, and the striped scatters and the lamp shades from the Polo Collection limited edition by Ralph Lauren. The beanbag is from Ashanti.
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Going wild As the occupant of this room – a nineyear-old boy – is mad about the bush, his room, designed by Kirsty Lindley of Lindley & Co, is an ode to everything wild from the cushions and art prints to
the bookcase in the shape of a rhino. “I kept the room quite neutral and brought in black in the rug and Design Team scatters,” explains Kirsty. For sleepovers there’s a double bunk, which also has useful storage space underneath.
SOURCES @home home.co.za Ashanti ashantidesign.com Clever Little Monkey cleverlittlemonkey.co.za Danela Conti danelaconti.com Design Team Fabrics designteamfabrics.co.za Hertex hertex.co.za High Thorn highthorn.co.za Lindley & Co lindleyandco.co.za Loads of Living loadsofliving.co.za Michelle Murray interiorsetc.co.za Nicolette Jonas interiorconcepts.co.za Ralph Lauren stleger.co.za Stuart Graham Fabrics stuartgraham.co.za
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MAKEOVER
TEXT DIANA WEMYSS PHOTOGRAPHS KARL ROGERS AND SUPPLIED
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LIVING A new layout and updated finishes transformed this family bathroom
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“ALTHOUGH IT WAS SPACIOUS, IT FELT DARK, DATED AND DINGY,” recalls interior designer Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc of this bathroom in a 1940’s Cape home she renovated for a busy career couple. A previous renovation had resulted in a glass brick shower cubicle and a concrete vanity. “It was in desperate need of some style,” she adds.
HOW THEY UPDATED IT The bathroom was gutted and, to bring in more light, a large window was installed to replace two small ones. As the bathroom is used by the children and their grandmother, they decided to include a bath, which Michelle placed beneath the window. “I moved the vanity to the wall next to the new walk-in shower. However, I kept the toilet in the same position as the less plumbing you move, the more economical the process,” she explains. A small setback occurred when they graded the floor for the shower. They discovered that during the previous renovation, the fill hadn’t been properly compacted so a new slab had to be thrown. Once this was done, Michelle tiled the floor with large format tiles to give a seamless look and carried them through into the shower, which was screened on one side by a steel and glass panel. As the window is glazed with privacy glass, only a mock blind was necessary and the pattern emphasises the contemporary yellow and grey scheme. As Michelle believes in layering lighting to control the mood, she replaced the old downlights with four new ones, a pendant and wall lights above the mirror, all on different circuits. “In a bathroom, the lighting needs to be either soft and relaxed or very bright.”
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Although the shower screen looks panelled, it’s actually one sheet of safety glass behind the metal grid. “This makes it much easier to clean,” explains Michelle. The concrete floor tiles are from Mazista Tiles and the blind fabric from Stuart Graham Fabrics. A tiled panel from Tilespace creates a strong vertical element. The custom-made vanity unit features a countertop from Teltos Quartz and a pull-out laundry bin. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
NOW IT’S A fun, practical and stylish room. “We love that it’s such a light and inviting space,” says the owner.
SOURCES Interiors Etc interiorsetc.co.za Mazista Tiles mazista.co.za Stuart Graham Fabrics stuartgraham.co.za Teltos Quartz graniteprojects.co.za Tilespace tilespace.co.za
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HOME PROJECT
This month’s
GOOD IDEA… CREATE A STUNNING CENTREPIECE FOR AN ALFRESCO LUNCH Think out of the box when inviting friends for lunch and make the centrepiece as exciting as the food. Follow the example of Cape-based event decor specialists a|CREATE who combined bunches of yellow tulips with branches of figs. “Use a selection of interesting cylindrical vases in different sizes and restrict the floral elements to one or two for impact,” advises creative director DeeJee Kruger. “Then use something edible like cherry tomatoes to add colour so guests can nibble on them during lunch. Offset the colour with black and white place settings and a touch of leopard print.”
TEXT MARY JANE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPH HENRIQUE WILDING
SOURCE a|CREATE acreate.co.za
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THE GREEN ROOM
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On Garden Day on 21 October, give those green fingers a rest and take time out to celebrate flowers, plants and all things pretty
EXPERT TIPS
Fluted goblet, from R45, Woolworths.
Titanium-plated cutlery, 16-piece set, R849,85, Nicolson Russell.
Chenille Melila blush scatter 60 x 60cm, R199,99, Mr Price Home.
Glynis Hyslop, managing director of The Forum Company, has these tips for setting a stunning Garden Day table like this one at White Light, their venue in Lanseria, Jo’burg I believe the table should reflect the occasion and the setting. For Garden Day, set the table outdoors on the veranda or in the garden so you can enjoy the surroundings. Obviously flowers are central to Garden Day, but instead of a single centrepiece, run a collection of small vases down the centre of the table. Place a flower or couple of leaves in each one so that every place setting has a similar effect. It also allows for conversation over the vases. If possible, pick flowers, leaves or twigs from the garden and intersperse these with interesting objects you have at home. This way even impromptu occasions will feel special. As hanging flowers are currently in vogue, we made a ‘flower crown’ for the table. These can be attached to a light fitting or beam.
Pentagon vases, from R350 each, Angles + Earth.
Dholi floral napkins, pack of four, R150, Woolworths.
Metal tealight holder, R99, H&M Home.
Brioche dining chair, R1 695, Block & Chisel. Zondi outdoor eight-seater oak table, R17 916, Homewood.
SOURCES Angles + Earth anglesandearth.co.za Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Garden Day gardenday.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za Homewood homewood.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.co.za Nicolson Russell nicolsonrussell.com The Forum Company theforum.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
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Tiles of the UNEXPECTED
TEXT LAUREN DELARGY AND MARY JANE HARRIS STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHS HENRIQUE WILDING
While patterned tiles have been having a moment indoors brightening kitchens and bathrooms, they’re also highly effective when used outdoors. Here are some great ideas that caught our attention
DECORATIVE TILES
PERSONAL JOURNEY Tiles don’t have to be purely decorative, they can be used to tell a story. Adding a very personal touch to the entrance to this Cape Town home is a blue and white tile mural by Michael Chandler depicting the lives and history of the owners. Inspired by the azulejo tiles of Portugal, it includes their portraits as well as lush tropical plants and flowers which represent the wife’s KZN roots.
STAR ATTRACTION Built-in seating in courtyards and patios has always been popular thanks to its no-fuss, weatherproof qualities. Taking this concept one step further, Kundra Bowley, owner of
the Moroccan Warehouse, ‘upholstered’ the seating in her courtyard with patterned tiles in blue, white and black. Adding comfort are Boho-inspired silk cushions in blues and teals, while a kelim rug adds to the furnished feel.
COCKTAIL HOUR Outdoor fixtures like braais and bars can also benefit from the decorative nature of tiles. Black and white tiles from Moroccan Warehouse turned this built-in bar at House Regal in Bantry Bay into a stunning poolside feature. A plain greytiled floor and an off-white counter ensure that the tiles are the hero, especially when complemented by stylish metalframed cane bar stools.
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MORE IS MORE Don’t think you have to stick to one tile. You can create very interesting effects with a mix of patterns – the secret is to limit the number of colours. This simple wall fountain was given the wow factor with a backdrop of intricate tiles in blue and white bordered with another pattern. Different blue and white tiles were used to line the pool and surround. The spout, wall rose and tiles are all from Moroccan Warehouse.
LA DOLCE VITA Patterned floor tiles reminiscent of those in Mediterranean countries are ideal for setting a holiday mood all year round. When Raelene Levy, owner of film location House Regal, renovated the property, she was inspired by her love of all things Italian and chose black and white tiles for the floor of the wrap-around balcony. All it needed was a white bistro table and matching chairs and black planters filled with lush greenery.
SOURCES House Regal instagram.com/houseregal Michael Chandler chandlerhouse.co.za Moroccan Warehouse 021 461 8318
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AFFAIR
This garden invites you to explore each of its many ‘rooms’, from rose gardens to perennial borders and bubbling water features
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS CONNALL OOSTERBROEK
A rosy
JO’BURG GARDEN
W WHO LIVES HERE Darryl and Janine, their daughter Ashton (19) and twin boys, Kyle and Sheldon (15), Janine’s mother in the cottage, dogs Chelsea, Chester and Charlie, and Persians, Harry and Sophie.
THE GARDEN A large English garden in Bryanston, Jo’burg, full of roses and large water features.
hen Darryl and Janine bought this property about six years ago, their first priority was to renovate the house. “As with most refurbishments, this was a long process,” says Darryl ruefully. The result was a comfortable house, but there wasn’t much garden to speak of. “Our budget was pretty much done, so apart from chopping down some huge exotic trees to lighten up the property and planting some lawn, we didn’t do much else at the time,” he recalls. However, without a garden, it didn’t really feel like a home. “I adore the beauty that a well-laidout garden packed with flowers brings to its surrounds,” says Janine. So about four years ago, they started planning the garden. “With close to an acre
The rose garden at the entrance is divided into quadrants by gravel paths. By building a retaining wall, landscaper Mike Carver established a level lawn bordered by ‘My Granny’ roses and gaura. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
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of ground, the scale was overwhelming,” says Janine. “Fortunately, a good friend of ours lives in Blair Athol and we loved his landscaped garden and water features. And that’s how we got to meet landscaper Mike Carver. We liked his strong sense of design and his magical way with water, but I also wanted rose gardens and an English country feel. Fortunately, we understood each other from the very beginning,” says Janine. “I knew that this would be an interesting assignment,” says Mike. “I had a blank canvas just crying out to be shaped and Janine was brimming with ideas.” They decided to break the
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project into phases. This ensured that both Darryl and Janine were happy with each ‘room’ as it was completed, before embarking on the next. There was also the distinct advantage that each section could be budgeted for separately. The first priority was to level the sloping lawn. “I built a large retaining wall out of natural rock to make a dedicated lawn area,” explains Mike. “I softened the top with ‘My Granny’ roses and planted shrubs like hydrangeas and lavender, interplanted with flowering perennials around the perimeter.” Mike then created two rose gardens along one side of the driveway, a gravel
garden under a large tree on the other side, and ensured that the beds at the front entrance had form and structure. Janine’s guiding hand can be seen everywhere, particularly in the plant selection. “Where Mike built the structure, I suggested some of my favourite plants. I’m an avid Garden and Home reader and draw many of my ideas from there,” she says. “So far, I’ve managed to squeeze in about 350 roses.” Phase two involved building a rock wall from which water gushes into a stream that feeds a tilapia-filled pond edged with a wooden deck and braai
area. “This is my favourite area,” says Darryl. “To my mind, apart from two or three brief winter months, Jo’burg has the best climate on Earth and the deck allows us to entertain, while watching the tilapia in the pond.” THIS SPREAD, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT:
A stream ends at the pond planted with water lilies and papyrus. Natural stone was used for the path across the water. Spouts in a sandstone wall fill the stream, which winds its way to the pond. The rose garden at the driveway entrance. An archway defines the boundary between ‘rooms’.
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The third and last phase was being completed at the time of writing. It will include a second water feature adjacent to the patio and bedrooms of the house. A large pond will have natural rock stepping stones through the water to reach an entertaining area. White and pink standard ‘Iceberg’ roses add height to the curving beds. ‘Lollipop’ pink gaura thrives in the garden adding colour throughout summer. A metal arch supports climbing roses. The pink and white scheme even extends to the surrounds of the water feature. THIS SPREAD, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
SOURCE Mike Carver 082 453 3966
ESTATE GARDEN
A lush
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ooking at the profusion of roses in Rose and Brett Adams’ garden north of Jo’burg, it’s hard to believe it’s only two years old especially as it was a bare patch of Highveld grass when they bought the site. “There were a number of things we wanted in the garden, which included privacy and a lawn for the children to play on. I’m passionate about roses,
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WHO LIVES HERE Brett and Rose Adams, their son, Ryan (9), and daughter, Sarah (8). They share their garden with their two Alaskan Malamutes, Storm and Savanna, and Rocky, a Golden Retriever puppy.
THE GARDEN A large garden in Waterfall Country Estate, Midrand, with a lawn surrounded by a wide mixed bed. Next to the pool is a deck and firepit, while an aviary is hidden behind a woodland area with a gurgling brook. Welcoming visitors on the verge is an indigenous garden of grasses and cycads.
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS LIZETTE JONKER
Although only a couple of years old, thanks to intensive soil preparation, this estate garden already overflows with roses
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‘Rosemary Ladlau’. ‘Anne Lorentz’. In the colourful rose border, lowgrowing landscape roses such as ‘Amarula Profusion’ are placed in the front and taller hybrid teas behind them. The tall Panarosas and Grandifloras are right at the back.
so these were on the list as well,” recalls Rose. “We also wanted a garden that wouldn’t look dead in winter.” To achieve all this, the Adams knew they needed the input of a landscaper, so they contacted Karen Gardelli. Introduced by Rose’s mother a few years back, Karen also designed the couple’s first two gardens. While the house was under construction, Karen started reshaping the garden. “We levelled the sloping site to create a large lawn area and brought in tons of topsoil that had already been mixed with compost,” says Karen. “As compost alone is not enough to ensure maximum performance, we dug a large hole for each plant to which we added 2:3:2 and superphosphate.” To provide privacy and muffle traffic noise, Karen planted large trees and shrubs such as wild olives, pittosporums, acacias and viburnums around the perimeter. To add depth, she included different greens including grey and lime shades and this band of trees now forms a lush backdrop to the spectacle of roses. “Although these trees were only planted 10 months earlier, by the time
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we moved in they had already settled and grown a lot, despite the terrible drought,” Rose recalls. Then it was time to concentrate on the roses. “Although Rose loves pastels, she allowed me to include some brights,” says Karen. As scent is very important to Rose, Yvette Bezuidenhout of Ludwig’s Roses Egoli advised her on those with the best fragrance. “She also told me to not to plant them singly but in small groups of five, which has far greater impact,” she says. Also included near the outdoor living area are ‘Nana Ing’ roses named for Brett’s late mother Ingrid, who was a great gardener. To give the roses the best possible start, Karen added peanut shells to each planting hole to ensure that oxygen reaches the roots and the soil drains well.
“As well as compost and superphosphate, I also include two spadefuls of Ludwig’s rose mix. I use it for planting everything that loves acidic soil,” Karen reveals. The entire garden is fed monthly with Talborne Organics plant food. As the Adamses wanted to include some special cycads that belonged to Brett’s mother, Karen spread these THIS PAGE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Elegant hybrid teas and floribundas such as ‘Rosemary Ladlau’ and ‘People’s Princess’ thrive under a high canopy of leopard trees. In the front are the lowgrowing landscape roses ‘My Granny’ and ‘Granny Dearest’. While all the roses in this garden are highly fragrant, the most fragrant is ‘Double Delight’, Rose’s favourite.
evenly throughout and introduced more, which, together with tree ferns, create a woodland area and give the garden an uniquely African feel. In addition to roses, there are sections with shrubs and perennials such as lavender, weigela, gaura and agapanthus. “But we don’t plant annuals or perennials between the roses as there is absolutely no space,” smiles Rose. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
The gold of ‘Tawny Profusion’ with the giant flowers of ‘Garden Queen’ behind. Cycads from Brett’s mother were planted throughout the garden. A number of small trees break the expanse of lawn and soften the lines of the house. The two Alaskan Malamutes, Storm and Savanna. ‘Nana Ing’.
SOURCES Karen Gardelli ken-karen@lantic.net or 082 745 2891 Ludwig’s Roses ludwigsroses.co.za Talborne Organics talborne.co.za
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NEW ROSES
Coming up roses This season’s new beauties are soft and dreamy, a mix of full-petalled, old-fashioned favourites and elegant, classical hybrid teas
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‘NOMZAMO’ is a warm apricot shrub rose bred locally by Ludwig Taschner, which produces an endless supply of densely petalled, rosette-shaped, blooms with a light fragrance. What’s to like: The plant grows into a sturdy shrub with
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glossy green leaves that show off the appealing blooms. Make the most of it: Group three bushes as a focal point in the garden. When planted close together, they grow into a neat, head-high flowering hedge that will enhance a wall, screen and fence or enclose a section of the garden.
TEXT ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS PHOTOGRAPHS LUDWIG’S ROSES
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‘GLORIA MTHUNZI’, also bred by Ludwig Taschner, is a vigorous, upright-growing hybrid tea with exquisitely shaped blooms in a blend of orange, pink and cream. What’s to like: The large blooms hark back to the days when exhibition quality roses were popular. It’s a very good cut flower with long stems and lasts well in the vase. Make the most of it: Plant it towards the back of a border or group three or five together, with lower growing roses in front. They’ll also stand out as a feature in a mixed border.
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‘ST DUNSTAN CENTENARY’ is a hybrid tea that can claim the world-famous ‘Peace’ as part of its ancestry. The high-pointed yellow buds slowly unfold into a large, full bloom lightly shaded with a pink sheen. It was named for the centenary celebration of St Dunstan’s College in Benoni. What’s to like: When fully open, the blooms have a full oldfashioned look, and are carried on strong stems that last well on the bush and in the vase. Make the most of it: The upright bush reaches a height of 2m when mature and is ideal in mixed rose beds, as screening on fences, or in groups of three as a focal point.
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‘OLGA BOTHONGO’ is reminiscent of the romantic roses of yesteryear. French breeder Delbard created this tall Antico Moderno rose, with arching stems and deep cup-
shaped blooms in a mélange of cream and apricot with a touch of pink. What’s to like: Glossy green, disease-resistant leaves cover this 2m-high Eco-Chic rose from top to bottom. Make the most of it: This statuesque rose makes a statement on its own, as a focal point in a border, or trained against a support on a wall, fence or garden partition.
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‘UNION SCHOOLS’ is a sturdy floribunda that produces clusters of soft lemon-yellow blooms. These glow against bright green leaves, reflecting the green and gold colours of Union Schools in Graaff-Reinet. What’s to like: This hardy rose flourishes in the Karoo and other drought-stressed regions. The blooms are shapely and firm, carried as candelabras, or on single stems consistently produced from the base of the dense, leafy bush which shades the roots. Make the most of it: With its neat, compact growth habit, it’s useful as a border plant for shrubberies and can be pruned lightly into a chest-high hedge. It’s also suitable for containers.
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for its elegance, beauty and the sweet scent, which they felt epitomised her. What’s to like: ‘Vesta’ has large, well-shaped, hybrid teashaped blooms and grows 1m high and 2m wide with strong, medium-length stems. These form a canopy of diseaseresistant leaves, which ensures an anchored, spreading root system. This provides the stamina to withstand variable weather conditions and irregular rainfall. Make the most of it: Group bushes together in a bed for maximum effect; it’s also suitable for large containers.
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‘ROMA NAUDÉ’ is a fragrant hybrid tea with classically shaped blooms in glorious shades of pink and soft lavender. It was a 60th birthday gift from Roma’s husband Etienne in honour of the love and care bestowed on the hundreds of roses growing in her garden. What’s to like: The rose produces up to three beautifully coloured blooms on each strong stem, highlighted by the silver-cream reverse on the underside. Make the most of it: The vigorous, upright growth habit makes it suitable for beds, mixed borders and large containers. Plant bushes 80cm apart. SOURCE Ludwig’s Roses ludwigsroses.co.za
A rose never pretends.
Its beauty is that it is what it is.
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Judged the overall winner at this year’s Garden World Spring Festival, Garden and Home’s sponsored garden ‘A Measure of Formality’ is a haven of carefully balanced elements and peaceful plantings
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For tranquillity, Stephen limited the colour scheme to mainly green, blue and white and used plants such as lobelia, dianella, delphiniums and agapanthus. A sculpture from Plum Crazy Steelworx draws the eye to the end of a path.
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Adding to the sense of order is the pleasing repetition in the colour palette and the simplicity of the low hedges. There’s no wasted space and the plantings are generous. “I prefer to use blue, white, peach and yellow flowers and avoid the bright reds, oranges and pinks,” says Stephen. For him, it was all about creating a restful atmosphere and the feeling of being wrapped in the layers of green. The functional living area stands proud of the surrounding garden amid the soothing sounds of flowing water and the gentle buzzing of bees. Breathing life into the garden is a waterfall that extends under the deck and
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follows the direction of the pathway and beds. Made from natural wood and built by A A Decking, the deck was polished rather than stained or varnished to bring out its natural grey to complement the light grey of the screens. “I think the grey tones give the garden a ‘fresh’ look,” says Stephen. Screens and a gazebo made by Plum Crazy Steelworx enclose sections separating the garden from the noise and stresses of city life. ‘Iceberg’ roses, lobelia and Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ were planted in raised containers. Water flows gently under the deck. THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM:
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SOURCES A A Decking (Bernie) 082 320 4699 Garden World gardenworld.co.za Plum Crazy Steelworx (Cathy) 072 441 0590
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This garden designed by Karen Gardelli features a pretty double-storey playhouse built by Benny’s Creative Woodworkz. Set among the trees, it has a storeroom below and a play area above with a balcony through which a wild olive is growing. There’s even a slide for quick escapes.
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When Hannah and David Little renovated their back garden and pool, a play area for their daughter Erin was very much top of mind. This miniature caravan from Mallybongwe Designs was the solution. A hip alternative to a traditional Wendy house, it nestles in a corner of the garden and provides Erin with hours of fun in all weather.
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A ramp with a knotted rope and a climbing wall provide access to this treehouse set between big trees. Underneath is a sandpit with a wooden cover and a spiral slide adds another fun element. Artificial grass in two colours and textures was laid by Southwest Greens to give a path effect. Structure built by Benny’s Creative Woodworkz.
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This miniature house built by Benny’s Creative Woodworkz was painted in pale pink and mint as requested by the little girl who hosts tea parties there. Landscaper Karen Gardelli finished it off with a pretty flower bed.
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Built by the owners for their grandchildren, this innovative playground includes stuctures made from treated wood. It’s accessed by ladders and climbing walls and balustrades were added for safety. As grass doesn’t do well under the trees, artificial lawn was installed by Southwest Greens. It was designed by Karen Gardelli and made by Benny’s Creative Woodworkz.
Encourage children to start gardening with a small herb garden like this one where they can touch and smell fragrant plants. Make it more attractive with a pencil fence. Nest swings like this one from Benny’s Creative Woodworkz can accommodate more than one child at a time. Teach children about nature with a bug hotel built from pallets, straw and pieces of wood.
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SOURCES Benny’s Creative Woodworkz bcwplayhouses.co.za Karen Gardelli ken-karen@lantic.net or 082 745 2891 Mallybongwe Designs 084 928 5232 Southwest Greens southwestgreens.co.za
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Be inspired by the many open gardens and shows this month
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Sow seed of summer annuals. Quick and easy to grow in situ are candytuft, cleome, cosmos, marigold, viscaria and Ceratotheca triloba, the indigenous wild foxglove. Salvias, petunias, begonias, nicotianas, asters and lobelias are best sown in seed boxes or bought in punnets. Lift spring-flowering bulbs once the leaves have died. Clean and dry in a cool, shady spot. Label and store in paper bags or plastic net bags in a cool, dark place. For flowers at Christmas, pop a few amaryllis (hippeastrums) in the crisper section of the fridge until mid-November then plant. Plant out dahlia bulbs that have begun to sprout and more gladioli. Divide large clumps of clivia. Check agapanthus buds for the eggs or larvae of the agapanthus caterpillar. Feed greedy bulbs like cannas as well as agapanthus, day lilies and Inca lilies (alstroemerias) with 2:3:4 or 3:2:5 to ensure a good summer display. Stop nipping out the tips of fuchsias and feed fortnightly with high-potash 3:1:5 or 2:3:4 fertiliser, or one recommended for tomatoes. Trim Marguerite daisy bushes and heliotropes. Clip hedges, topiary and plants such as Coleonema spp. (confetti bush) to keep them compact. Feed flowering shrubs, trees, climbers and groundcovers with 2:3:4 or 3:1:5, to encourage blooms. Apply blueing agent to hydrangeas. A dusting of lime will enhance the colour of pink hydrangeas. Keep lawns lush and strong with a balanced 2:3:4 or 3:1:5 fertiliser rather than one high in nitrogen. Water deeply and less frequently; mow weekly, gradually raising the height of the blades. Oversow bare spots in shady areas with Shade-Over or All Seasons Evergreen. Pick and deadhead roses and feed with Talborne Vita Green or Vigorosa 5:1:5 and water regularly. Deter red spider mite by spraying a sugar solution under the leaves. Use preventative sprays for black spot and mildew. Shorten red water shoots. Stake delphiniums, hollyhocks, foxgloves, digitalis and floppy plants like Inca lilies. Take slips of daisy bushes, pelargoniums, grey-leafed Dusty miller and lavender. Nip out the tips of chrysanthemums. For summer colour, choose new releases of perennials like yarrow (achillea), gaura and indigenous scabious and diascia as well as Inca and day lilies. Rinse off accumulated dust from the leaves of plants like aspidistra and delicious monsters with a gentle spray. Repot pot-bound azaleas or plant out in the garden; rehydrate the peat-based mix in which they are growing first as this dries out quickly. Adjust watering systems according to the rainfall in your region; clean out drains and gutters.
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The VEGGIE garden Sow seed of annual cut-and-comeagain or quick-maturing leafy herbs like coriander, rocket and cress. Chill parsley seed before sowing. Grow baby tomatoes (above) as they are very rewarding and prolific. Feed them as well as aubergines, peppers and chillies. Try planting strawberries in hanging baskets. Plant fennel and dill but well away from each other. They’ll attract bees and add texture with their feathery foliage. Dig broad beans into the ground or add them to your compost; they’ll enrich the soil with nitrogen, which benefits leafy vegetables like Swiss chard, cabbages and broccoli. Put up a tepee or netting for climbing beans, or interplant with sunflowers or sweet corn which will provide support. Gem squash can also be trained along a support. Keep citrus trees well-watered. Put out sugar bait for fruit fly near baby marrow, patty pans, butternuts, gem squash and pumpkins. See page 105 for home-made insect traps.
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We’re PLANTING… PENTAS GLITTERATI
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Why: This new-look pentas is shorter and tolerates heat and humidity. It flowers continuously and its pretty star-shaped blooms attract butterflies, bees and nectar-loving birds. Where: In mixed borders, in a position that receives plenty of sun (plant three together for impact), or in a large container. Medium high, 30–55cm tall with an almost equal spread, these perennials are ideal for the middle of a bed. How: Space them 20–30cm apart in welldrained, well-composted soil. Deadhead to encourage more blooms. For more information, call Ball Straathof on 011 794 2316.
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The multifunctional Cellfast hand sprinkler, R300, lets you adjust the stream from a strong jet to a delicate mist without having to go back to the tap. It’s available from Builders, Chamberlains, Stodels Garden Centres, Build It hardware shops and nurseries.
THIS WEEKEND Check your garden for alien and invader plants for example privet, cestrum, and elderberry. Remove and dispose of them where they can’t spread.
BOLD BEAUTY The ‘Nelson Mandela’ rose has all the great qualities of a successful rose. Robust and disease resistant, this hybrid tea has dazzling orange vermilion, semi-double fragrant blooms. Growing up to 1m high, it’s also suitable for containers. keithkirsten.com
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Rehmannia angulata (Chinese foxglove) Use this 50–75cm high perennial with its large, deeppink foxglove-like flowers as a tall groundcover to add colour to semi-shady areas; it will also grow in moist soil in sun. Propagate from root cuttings in autumn and young shoots in spring. Agastache ‘Violet Vision’ Birds, bees and butterflies love the 30–45cm high flower spikes, which appear throughout summer. Both flowers and leaves are fragrant. It needs good drainage, full sun and tolerates dry periods. Campanula latifolia (Canterbury bells) An old-fashioned, clumpforming perennial, it’s perfect for country gardens and English borders and shady woodland areas where its lavender-blue flowers have a cooling effect. Cut back faded stems and divide in spring or autumn.
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Made for THE SHADE Ligularia dentata reniformis (leopard plant) has magnificent large, round leaves, which provide contrast in the garden, they also produce yellow daisy-like flowers. They thrive in full shade and semi-shady spots. Use as feature plants and group in well-composted, waterretentive soil.
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CALENDAR
Enjoy roses all year round with Otterley’s 2019 Rose Calendar, R90 (South African postage included), which has handy monthly growing tips and plenty of space for notes. Visit otterley.com. To order, e-mail info@otterley.com. To win one of 10 calendars, visit gardenandhome.co.za
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When 20 October What Garden Day Demo Time From 09h00 Where Multiflora Flower Market, cnr Vickers Street and Fig Place, City Deep, Jo’burg Learn how to make a floral crown and create an exciting table setting for Garden Day which is on 21 October. Join Garden and Home for a free talk and demo, plus a hands-on workshop. For more Garden Day inspiration, visit gardenday.co.za. For more info and to book, visit caxtonevents.co.za
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WHAT’S ON
Corobrik’s new paving range comes in on-trend shades, from light graphite to dark onyx. The new cobbles and slim piazza pavers (pictured here, in Nutmeg, and laid in a stack bond pattern, from R415/m²) are durable, skidresistant, and require minimal maintenance. To find your nearest Corobrik Centre, visit corobrik.co.za
21 OCTOBER Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon Suitable for the whole family, this walk at Mark’s Park, Emmarentia, Jo’burg, is held to raise breast cancer awareness. It’s followed by live entertainment. For details, visit ithembawalkathon.co.za and avon.co.za
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Open GARDENS These beautiful gardens, open to raise funds for charity, will delight and inspire you. 6 OCTOBER Garden and Craft Market Day Roedean School, Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown Enjoy historic buildings and beautiful gardens which include a variety of plants and masses of roses. Open from 09h00 – 16h00, entrance is R50. Call Moira on 011 647 3200, visit abloomingaffair.co.za or visit gardensofthegoldencity.co.za 6 OCTOBER Garden Extravaganza and Family Fun Day See a collection of over 250 delightful small gardens at Douglasdale Retirement Village, 28 Galloway Avenue, Douglasdale, Jo’burg. Open from 10h00 – 14h00, entrance is free. Call 010 593 3336. 6 – 7 OCTOBER Kloof Rotary Anns Open Gardens Roam through five colourful gardens in Gillitts (pictured above), Hillcrest and Kloof, stop for tea then pop into the craft market for Christmas gifts. Tickets, R60, include entrance to all five gardens and refreshments; children under 12 are free. Purchase in advance for R50. For more information, call Wendy Scorgie on 083 661 7337 or visit kloofrotary.org.za 11 – 14 OCTOBER Beechwood Gardens, 25 Christopherson Road, Hyde Park, Jo’burg Christopher and Susan Greig’s magnificent garden features a rose-covered colonnade with a formal rose garden and sunken kitchen garden. Open from 10h00 – 17h00, entrance is R50; children under 12, free. Susan Greig will present an alfresco luncheon on Saturday and Sunday. Booking is essential at belinda@charlesgreig.co.za. Call Lynne on 082 689 0930, Jan on 083 399 9397 or visit gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
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13 – 14 OCTOBER Pretoria Sunrise Rotary’s Open Gardens A variety of gardens are open from 10h00 – 17h00 including new ones in Menlo Park (right) and Ivory Manor. Entrance is R50 for all gardens and the tea garden will provide refreshments for a donation. For details, visit rotarypretoriasunrise.org or call 082 497 7938 or 012 361 6535. 19 – 21 OCTOBER Bedford Garden Festival Enjoy the pleasures of country life plus regional food, country roads and the birdlife of the Eastern Cape midlands where town and farm gardens and will be open and plants for sale. For details visit bedford.co.za 20 OCTOBER Tokara Rare Plant Fair and Open Garden A must for all plant lovers, there’ll be a variety of plants such as fynbos and proteas on sale from 09h00 – 15h00. The gardens at Tokara will also be open. Entrance is R50 and tea and refreshments will be on sale. Visit rareplantfair.co.za 27 – 28 OCTOBER Elgin Open Gardens Fifteen gardens will be open in the Elgin and Bot River districts ranging from large country to small town gardens, only an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Buy plants, stop for refreshments and enjoy a wine tasting along the way. Open from 10h00 – 17h00, some gardens are free, others cost between R10 and R30. Download the map from elginopengardens.co.za 28 OCTOBER WIZO Garden Day Showcasing special gardens in Sandown and Sandhurst, Jo’burg, there’ll be a delicious tea and a talk. Open from 10h00 – 12h30, tickets are R220. Call Michelle on 082 413 8903, Jenny on 011 645 2515 or e-mail wizojhb@beyachad.co.za
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CONTROL Traps are an eco-friendly solution to many pests in vegetable gardens and orchards. You can either buy them or make them yourself following Jane Griffiths’ instructions
WHITEFLY AND APHIDS are sapsucking insects that damage plants by removing sap and stunting growth. They can also spread disease. FRUIT FLIES lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit. Larvae burrow into the fruit and munch their way to maturity, destroying the fruit in the process. PUMPKIN FLIES lay eggs in young marrows and pumpkins. These hatch into maggots which eat the fruit. When mature, they drop to the ground and, with a distinctive habit of ‘springing’ themselves along, they head to a new site and burrow under the soil to pupate. BEETLES such as shield bugs, chafer beetles and African fruit beetles all attack vegetables and fruit. FALSE CODLING MOTH is a common pest that attacks stone fruits, apples, citrus and other crops. After the moth lays eggs on the fruit, the larvae burrow in to eat, destroying the harvest. Most people don’t realise that these moths are a problem as they only come out at night so other pests are blamed.
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TRAP OPTIONS You can make your own or buy ecofriendly, biologically safe traps and baits online. The Delta trap (pictured above) is a cost-effective solution for false codling moth. It uses a pheromone to attract males, which get stuck on a replaceable insert.
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YELLOW STICKY TRAPS Roedolf Nieuwenhuis of Crop Watch Africa recommends using these to lure insects (such as aphids, moths, thrips and leaf miners) which are attracted to the colour yellow and then become stuck in the glue-covered trap. TO MAKE YOUR OWN: Boil equal parts golden syrup and water together to form a paste. Cool and paint onto pieces of yellow or blue plastic. Hang these in and around the plants where insects are active.
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SOURCES Crop Watch Africa cropwatch.africa Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Vegetables by Jane Griffiths (Sunbird Publishers, jonathanball.co.za) janesdeliciousgarden.com Living Seeds livingseeds.co.za
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Watermelon radish The Chinese name for this radish is shinrimei, meaning ‘beautiful at heart’. It’s a perfect description as it has a creamy white skin with bright magenta flesh. When its shoulders are exposed to sun, they turn green and resemble watermelon. Growing tips: A large heirloom Daikon radish, it needs a bit more space and time to mature than smaller varieties. Radishes are brassicas and do best in cooler months. In hot temperatures, they tend to be spongy and pungent. They grow easily from seed and benefit from being buried slightly below the surface – about 1–1,5cm deep. This encourages them to grow fatter roots. Thin them out so they have space to develop into a decent size. Eating: The sweet, mild flavour is wonderful in salads and looks good too. They can also be slow roasted to intensify the sweet flavour. Pickle thin slices for a colourful condiment.
Psychedelic beetroot Forget red beetroot – try exotic striped and golden varieties instead. ‘Chioggia’ is a striking heirloom variety with concentric purple and white circles. ‘Golden Globe’ is round and golden yellow. Growing tips: Beetroot likes fertile, well-drained soil. Unlike most other root crops, it doesn’t mind being transplanted, provided the seedlings are small and kept moist. It can also be directly seeded. When planting, add organic 2:3:2 fertiliser. Regular moisture prevents it from becoming stringy and tough. Eating: To retain Chioggia’s stripes, cook before slicing otherwise the colours merge into a pale pink. The colour is best retained when sliced thinly and eaten raw. ‘Golden Globe’ has a mild nutty flavour and the advantage of not staining other vegetables during cooking.
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ANTHOCYANINS The pigments responsible for the blue, red and purple colours found in these vegetables are high in antioxidants. They change colour according to the pH levels (both in the plant and when cooking). In an acid environment, they are red, and in an alkaline one, blue. When red cabbage is cooked, the acids evaporate. To retain the bright red colour, add lemon juice or vinegar and use stainless steel knives as other metals can affect the colour.
Black tomatoes These unusual varieties look fabulous and taste great. The colour comes from their high levels of anthocyanins (see box). Varieties include ‘Black Cherry’, a productive indeterminate tomato with dark red, almost black, skin. It has great flavour and is slightly larger than most cherry tomatoes. ‘Purple Perfection’ changes from green to deep purple before ripening to red with dark black shoulders. It’s low in acid and high in flavour. Growing tips: Tomatoes require fertile soil and plenty of sun – black tomatoes in particular need sun in order for their colour to develop. They require strong staking and support and benefit from pruning as this prevents disease. They are heavy feeders and a potassium-rich fertiliser encourages flowers and fruit. Bonemeal added when planting increases the calcium in the soil, preventing cutworms and blossom end rot. Eating: Simple is best with these beauties. Slice and toss in an olive oil and balsamic dressing with basil leaves, and for impact on the plate, combine with yellow and green varieties.
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Baby red cabbage For small gardens, ‘Baby Red Primero’ is ideal. It has compact, round, dark-red heads with green and red outer leaves. It is quicker than most cabbages to mature – about 10 weeks. It also suits container gardens and its colour is effective in table decorations – simply slice thinly and place in a glass vase filled with water for a dramatic centrepiece. Growing tips: As it’s not fussy about climate or soil, it’s easy to grow. Sow seeds in containers in spring or autumn. When they have six true leaves, transplant them into fertile soil in full sun. When heads start forming, side dress with an organic 3:1:5 fertiliser. Provide consistent moisture to prevent the heads from splitting. Eating: Red cabbages can be eaten raw, pickled, fermented, steamed, braised, stir-fried and stuffed. To retain the colour when cooking, add lemon juice or vinegar (see box). I prefer raw red cabbage, very thinly sliced, marinated in a lemon, honey and olive oil dressing for a few hours.
WIN! Learn how to grow these and other vegetables in your own garden. We’re giving away two copies of Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Vegetables worth R280 each. To enter, SMS the word VEGETABLES, your name and postal and e-mail addresses to 48406. Standard rates apply. For full Ts&Cs, see page 63. SOURCE Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Vegetables by Jane Griffiths (Sunbird Publishers, jonathanball.co.za) janesdeliciousgarden.com
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grill Fuelled by a passion for a potjie, the man behind the flame-grilled revolution, Jan Braai, hosts a lazy lunch
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around his professional life and orget the Sunday roast, for JAN’S WELCOME COCKTAIL geared to entertain guests and Jan Braai, the man behind create content for his brand. It’s a National Braai Day and the CAPE-STYLE BRAAIBROODJIE social place and the relaxed vibe braai revolution, braaiing on extends to inviting the estate’s the weekend is non-negotiable. When PERI-PERI CHICKEN SERVED WITH security guards round for a beer. he’s not working on his cookbooks, SPICY COLESLAW AND PAPRIKA AND CHEESE POTATOES Jan laughingly says that this has distributed internationally and now improved the security around on their fourth edition, he’s filming CARAMEL FLAMBÉ BANANAS his home hugely. the self-titled braai show he presents. The dining room and kitchen His idea of the perfect weekend areas are positioned next to begins with a Friday night braai, a indoor and outdoor fireplaces, so the weather is never an Saturday morning cycle or paddle, followed by an afternoon excuse not to strike a match. Both fireplaces are identical and of doing as little as possible. Sunday is a repeat of the previous the rest of the house revolves around them; essential furniture day’s schedule and always ends with something flame-grilled. is wheeled to the ideal distance from the warm, fiery-red glow. At the age of 25, after studying accountancy at school and At today’s lunch, friends chatter around the fire, everyone acquiring a Master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Cape Town, Jan decided he needed a change. He clutching a ‘Jan special’ cocktail and ideas flow on how to keep cooking food with fire – a never-ending passion for Jan. realised that a life spent in the grey corridors of the corporate National Braai Day has been dubbed as one of the most world would be too safe and for the past 11 years has been at significant cultural celebrations in the world with an estimated the forefront of the National Braai Day initiative, aiming to 15–20 million South Africans taking part each year, and it’s no unite all South Africans around their fires. wonder we’re more than happy to celebrate it with Jan fanning His cooking style may be about feel and flair, but his the flames. Stellenbosch home, tucked away in a little estate, is designed
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add with a few lemon slices. Repeat this with all the glasses. 4. Top up each glass with 2 parts Stoney ginger beer and 1 part soda water. 5. Garnish with fresh mint and serve. COOK’S NOTE If you can’t find fresh limes, add a splash of lime cordial and extra lemon slices.
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JAN’S WELCOME COCKTAIL (Serves 8) ice brandy, to taste 8 fresh limes fresh lemons, sliced Stoney ginger beer, to taste
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soda water, to taste fresh mint
1. Place ice in 8 cocktail glasses and add a tot of brandy to each. 2. Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice of one half into each glass. 3. Slice the other half and
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caramelised onions, grated mozzarella, feta and chopped figs among the slices of bread and close with the remaining eight slices, buttered side facing outwards. 5. Place the braaibroodjies in a hinged grid and braai over medium-hot coals, turning regularly until they’re golden brown on the outside and the cheese has melted on the inside.
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2 red onions, sliced into rings oil or butter, for browning soft butter, for spreading 16 slices white bread 300g mozzarella cheese 1 x 200g tub black pepperflavoured feta cheese 8 preserved green figs
12 chicken pieces, or more, if desired chicken braai spice of your choice ½ cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 8 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped 2T paprika 1t chilli powder 1 or more fresh chillies, chopped (optional) ½ cup grape vinegar ½ cup lemon or lime juice, freshly squeezed 1t salt TO SERVE rice, Portuguese rolls or other freshly baked bread
1. Caramelise or brown the sliced onions with a bit of oil or butter in a pot on the fire or stove. 2. Butter each slice of bread on one side only and lay eight buttered side down on a large tray. 3. Grate the mozzarella cheese. Drain and crumble the feta cheese and chop the green figs into small chunks. 4. Evenly divide the
1. Rub the chicken pieces with chicken braai spice,
QUICK CHAT WITH THE COOK My cooking style is straight forward. Life is too short to peel potatoes and I don’t blanch tomatoes. No dinner party is complete without flames and fire. First prize, a braai fire, otherwise a fireplace, and as a last resort, some candles and lanterns. The kitchen gadget I couldn’t live without is my digital instant-read food thermometer. My store cupboard staple is home-made rusks – preferably by a mother or grandmother. My favourite comfort food is braaibroodjie, the cousin of a toasted cheese. White toaster bread, buttered on the outside filled with aged white cheddar, tomatoes, onion, chutney, salt and pepper. The best thing I ever ate was a perlemoen risotto potjie. I got hold of some fresh perlemoen on the west coast, which I minced and added to the risotto rice with butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, white wine, stock, coconut cream and lemon juice. If I was stuck on an island with a celeb chef, I’d pick Ronald McDonald. When it comes to food, my family is always hungry.
according to taste. Braai the chicken pieces over hot coals, turning frequently. 2. Place a potjie on the fire while the chicken is braaing, add the olive oil and onion and fry for a few minutes. 3. Add the garlic, paprika, chilli powder and optional fresh chillies. If you like lots of heat, add one or more chopped chillies; if you prefer it more mild, stick to the chilli powder. 4. After a minute or three, add the vinegar, lemon juice and salt. Leave this to simmer gently for a bit. 5. As soon as the chicken is cooked to your liking, take it off the grill and add it to the peri-peri sauce in the potjie. It should be browned, but doesn’t need to be cooked all the way through.
6. Toss the chicken pieces in the sauce until they’re coated. If you feel it’s getting dry and needs more liquid, add a bit of water. 7. Place the lid on the potjie and leave the chicken to simmer for 30 minutes and it should be ready to eat.
SPICY COLESLAW (Serves 4–6) 300–400g shredded cabbage (I use a combination of white and purple) 2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2T sesame seeds 1 punnet fresh coriander, roughly chopped FOR THE DRESSING 3T mayonnaise 2T soy sauce 2T olive oil
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2T white wine vinegar 2T honey 2T Dijon mustard
1. Toss the shredded cabbage with the carrots and onion. 2. In another bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. 3. Add the dressing to the salad and toss until everything is coated. 4. Add the sesame seeds and chopped coriander and toss once more.
5. Serve the coleslaw with the peri-peri chicken and the paprika and cheese potatoes. COOK’S NOTE The salad flavour improves if left to stand for a few hours. If you’re not serving it immediately, cover and keep in the fridge. A spicy coleslaw complements all types of braai meat: beef, lamb, chicken, pork as well as fish. It also makes a side dish and dressing for braaied wraps and burgers.
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PAPRIKA AND CHEESE POTATOES (Serves 6) 1kg baby potatoes 3T olive oil 3T butter 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, green, yellow or red, seeded and sliced into strips 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1t salt 1t pepper water, olive oil, beer, wine or stock, to taste 300g Cheddar cheese, grated 1T paprika
1. Wash the potatoes, add them to the potjie with water and boil until soft. Drain the water from the potjie. 2. Add the olive oil, butter, chopped onion, bell pepper strips, garlic, salt and pepper and stir-fry for a few minutes
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until some of the ingredients become caramelised and golden brown. 3. Use a wooden spoon or braai tongs to press the potatoes so they burst. Stir-fry for another minute or three. 4. If the contents at the bottom of the potjie look as if they are going to burn, add a bit of water, olive oil, beer, wine or stock and scrape or loosen anything sticky. 5. Add the grated cheese and sprinkle paprika on top. 6. Close the lid and take the potjie off the fire. Place as many of the hot coals as you can fit onto the lid of the potjie; wait a few minutes, and when the cheese has melted, the potatoes are ready. COOK’S NOTE It’s easier to soften potatoes by boiling them in a potjie, rather than baking them from scratch. By using a cast-iron potjie, you
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impart maximum flavour and reduce the number of dishes that need to be washed.
CARAMEL FLAMBÉ BANANAS (Serves 4–6) 4 bananas 3T butter ½ cup maple syrup 3T brandy (optional) TO SERVE vanilla ice cream
1. Peel the bananas and slice each one into three or four pieces. 2. Melt the butter and maple syrup in a fireproof pan on the fire and fry the bananas until everything starts to caramelise and brown. 3. Add the brandy, if using,
which should spontaneously catch alight from the flames. 4. As soon as the flames die down, serve the bananas with vanilla ice cream. COOK’S NOTE You can replace the brandy with rum, if desired.
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Time-pressed Jo’burgers will be delighted to know that We Are Food, the Durban-based frozen meals company, has opened at 11 4th Avenue, Parkhurst. Whether it’s meals for one, for the family or entertaining, there’s a huge variety of delicious dishes including Banting, low-carb and vegan. wearefood.co.za
POWER OF PINK Buy pretty pink 250g punnets of sliced or whole fresh white button mushrooms from Pick n Pay stores nationwide during October. R1 from each punnet sold will go to Reach for Recovery to buy silicone breast prostheses for cancer survivors. Find the recipe for Button Mushroom, Ricotta, Nut and Green Tapas (pictured) at gardenandhome.co.za. For more recipes, visit mushroominfo.co.za
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The new Double Door Range from La Bri is made from a mix of estate grapes and grapes from neighbouring farms resulting in wines with their own distinctive style. They include a 2017 Rhonestyle White, 2017 Semillon, 2018 Rosé, 2018 Natural Sweet Roussanne and a 2013 Cabernet/Merlot Red. labri.co.za
6 OCTOBER Boutique Wine Festival Held at Forti Grill & Bar at Times Square in Menlyn, Pretoria, there’ll be a selection of Cape wines to taste and buy. Afterwards, dine at this popular Italian eatery. For details, call 012 003 6180, or e-mail info@forti.co.za 6 – 7 OCTOBER Say Cheese! Artisanal Cheese Fair This fair at the Italian Club, Milnerton, Cape Town, focuses on world-class artisan and boutique cheese makers, bakers, brewers and winemakers. Tickets, R95, are available from webtickets.co.za. For info, e-mail info@saycheesefair.co.za 24 – 26 OCTOBER RMB WineX SA’s largest consumer wine show at Sandton Convention Centre, Jo’burg, will again bring an exceptional line-up of premium wine brands to the heart of Jozi. Stock up at Shop@Show. For details and tickets, visit winex.co.za
Tough COOKIE The cast iron AGA 60 range cooker, just 60cm wide, is perfect for smaller kitchens. We love the new colour, Blush, which works brilliantly with other neutrals. agaliving.co.za
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ice few mint leaves 750ml dry rosé wine 60–75ml rose cordial 125g strawberries or mixed berries
1. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add a few mint leaves and 125ml rosé wine. Close the shaker and shake well. 2. Place 10–15ml of rose cordial in the base of a cocktail or wine glass, add a few berries and strain some of the wine mixture over the top. Repeat the process with each glass, using up the remaining wine mixture.
MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB CUTLETS WITH POMEGRANATE AND ROSE COUSCOUS FOR THE LAMB CUTLETS 60ml olive oil 3 cloves roasted garlic*, mashed with a fork juice and zest of 1 orange, 5ml smoked paprika 8–12 lamb cutlets, trimmed 45ml dukkah 30ml mint leaves, chopped salt and milled black pepper, to taste FOR THE POMEGRANATE AND ROSE COUSCOUS 250g wholewheat couscous 10–15ml harissa paste 30g sultanas 300ml chicken or vegetable stock, boiling hot 45ml olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves roasted garlic*, mashed with a fork 80ml pomegranate rubies 30ml dried rose petals, crumbled (optional) 15ml rosewater 15ml balsamic vinegar salt and milled black pepper, to taste
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1. To make the lamb cutlets, mix the olive oil, roasted garlic, orange juice and zest and smoked paprika together in a nonmetallic container. 2. Add the lamb cutlets and coat well. Place the lamb in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate. 3. To make the couscous, place it in a heatproof bowl with the harissa paste and sultanas. Pour the hot stock over the top, cover with a lid or plastic wrap and allow it to stand for 10 minutes. 4. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5–7 minutes. Add the roasted garlic and cook for one more minute. 5. Fluff up the couscous, using a fork, and add the onion mixture and the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. 6. When ready to cook, bring the chops to room temperature and cook on a hot grill or braai. 7. Transfer to a serving plate and scatter the dukkah and mint over the top. Season with salt and milled black pepper. 8. Serve with the couscous, which can be warm or at room temperature. COOK’S NOTE *Wrap a whole garlic bulb in foil and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes or until the garlic has browned and softened.
STRAWBERRY AND ROSE, PINK PEPPERCORN ICE CREAM (Serves 6–8)
350g fresh or frozen strawberries 5ml pink peppercorns, crushed 1 x 385g tin condensed milk 100g rose-flavoured Turkish Delight 500ml ready-made fresh custard 375ml fresh cream, whipped TO SERVE fresh strawberries Turkish Delight, cut into small blocks
1. Place the strawberries in a small pan with the crushed pink peppercorns and 100g of the condensed milk. 2. Cook over a moderate heat for 7–10 minutes, or until the strawberries
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have softened. Allow to cool. 3. Purée the mixture in a food processor with the Turkish delight. 4. Place the mixture in a mixing bowl and fold in the remaining condensed milk, custard and whipped cream. 5. Transfer the mixture to a freezer container, cover and freeze for 2 hours.
For a silkier texture, remove the mixture from the freezer halfway, and using a fork, break up all the ice crystals and return it to the freezer until frozen. 6. Move the ice cream to the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving. 7. Serve by itself or in cones, with blocks of Turkish Delight and strawberries.
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DESTINATIONS Porto on the Douro River, the heart of the Port industry.
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From Port to pasteis, Portugal is a seductive mix of sun-swept views and wonderful wines
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Until the 1960s, rabelo boats transported port-filled barrels downstream to Porto. Thousands of azulejo tiles adorn the entrance to Porto’s São Bento station.
GOOD TO KNOW If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter series, seek out the Lello Bookstore in Porto. JK Rowling lived in the city in the early ’90s, and it’s believed that the century-old bookstore was the inspiration for ‘Flourish and Blotts’ in Diagon Alley, as well as the moving staircase at Hogwarts. SHOP UP A STORM In Lisbon’s Chiado district, which has both chic boutiques and international brands. ITEMS TO PACK The cobbled streets of Lisbon and Porto demand decent footwear. Leave the heels at home if you’re planning on exploring on foot. FAVOURITE BITE Make like a local and find a café for mid-morning espresso and pasteis de nata (custard tart).
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think it was the evening light sparkling on the waters of the broad Tagus River estuary, the golden sunshine glancing into the deep alleyways of the Alfama, medieval lanes akimbo. Then again, it could have been the attractive cobbled squares filled with buskers, and the lively buzz of a city yet to experience the crowds of high summer. Whatever it was, standing above a sea of terracotta roofs alongside the Roman gates to the old city, it was hard to imagine a lovelier place than Lisbon in the heady days of spring. Portugal’s tourism industry is enjoying a revival, and South African travellers have been quick to catch on to the rich heritage, fine food and wonderful wines the western edge of Europe has to offer. It’s a fair bet you’ll start your travels in Lisbon, as charming a capital as you could ask for. As time was in short supply on my visit, a four-hour tour on an electric tuk-tuk was an ideal whistle-stop introduction to the city. To the west, the lively streets of the Bairro Alto are famed for their nightlife and great bars. In the east, the heritage
Admiring the views over Lisbon’s Alfama district.
district of Alfama is utterly charming. With winding alleyways, cosy restaurants, fado bars and leafy squares, it’s little wonder tourists spend plenty of time here. For shopping, it’s the Chiado district you want, with both chic boutiques and international brands. And do make time for the Bertrand Bookshop on Rua Garret: established in 1732, it’s officially the world’s oldest bookstore.
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The vineyards of the Douro valley are a World Heritage Site. Cork bark laid out to dry.
Fresh sardines, a restaurant bargain in season.
Then there’s the more formal grid of the Baixa and the grand Praça do Rossio. From here, the palm-lined boulevard of Avenida da Liberdade stretches north, while the pedestrianised Rua Augusto makes a beeline south to the Tagus, and more impressive waterfront public spaces. But, I’d come to Portugal to learn more about the country’s historic cork industry, so in the morning, we hit the road east. Out past vineyards, and surprisingly, acres of rice paddies as we headed across the Tagus. Portugal is home to one-third of the world’s cork forests, and the trees have grown wild here for thousands of years. Quercus suber is revered across the country: it’s Portugal’s national tree, and cutting one down is illegal. The oaks are also key to the country’s famous cork industry, with the thick bark stripped, dried and processed into everything from world-class wine stoppers to shoes, flooring and insulation in the aerospace industry. These remarkable forests lined the
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Charming square and eatery in Lisbon.
roadside as we left the cork trees of Coruche behind. While I was tempted to drive south and discover the upand-coming province of Alentejo – a fertile region of wheat fields, forests and some of the finest beaches in Europe, we were headed north for a date with some port. Portugal has 28 wine regions, and hundreds of indigenous cultivars you’ve likely never heard of, but few are as iconic as the port producers of the Douro Valley. This is the largest tract of mountain vineyard on Earth, and the Douro’s 45 000 hectares of steeply terraced vines are a remarkable sight. Some of these terraces date back nearly 350 years, built painstakingly by hand to create an incredible lattice of sinuous contouring vineyards. There are dozens of wineries spread across the Douro, from small family operations to large corporate estates. And yet, surprisingly, the wines made in the Douro don’t stay here for long. For centuries, after vinification, the barrels have been sent to the seaside town of Porto for ageing, bottling and shipping to far-off shores. Traditionally, they travelled downriver on wooden rabelo boats, their shallow draught allowing them to tackle the rapids and fast-flowing waters of the upper Douro. The last boats set sail in the 1960s though, so we hopped in our car to follow their ghosts downstream. Porto is one of the most beguiling cities I’ve visited in a decade of traipsing across Europe. Along the banks of the Douro – the ‘river of gold’ – the historic heart of the city is easy to fall in love with. It was early evening when we arrived, and we were hungry. After a quick coffee and pasteis in the Café Majestic to admire the Art Nouveau decor, we hit the streets in search of dinner. The locals are widely known in Portugal as tripeiros, ‘the
Art Nouveau interiors in Café Majestic.
Porto’s Igreja de Santo Ildefonso, built in 1739.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Toasting the Douro on riverside Ribeira Square.
Spicy cachorrinhos and local Super Bock at Gazela.
tripe-eaters’, thanks to the local delicacy of tripas à moda do Porto: white beans with an assortment of innards. It’s not really to my taste, so alongside the city’s Teatro we joined the crowds outside Gazela. Anthony Bourdain made this local take-away joint famous in his TV series Parts Unknown. On the night we arrived in Porto, his suicide had just made headlines, and we joined the throngs of locals and tourists paying tribute in the best way we knew how: food, drink and conviviality, sharing tall glasses of beer and plates of spicy cachorrinhos (hotdogs). With toasts done, we wandered downhill. Through restaurant-filled squares and past the striking São Bento railway station, stopping to admire the imposing statue of Henry the Navigator, who was born in the city in 1394. A short walk away is the riverfront Ribeiro Square, where we took a seat and ordered a few glasses of port. To our left lay
WHEN TO GO With Portugal’s growing popularity, the summer peak season can be busy – and expensive. Aim for the ‘shoulder’ seasons of spring and autumn for decent weather and fewer crowds. GETTING THERE With flights from both Cape Town and Jo’burg, Air France, KLM and Joon offer easy connections to both Porto and Lisbon. TAAG, via Luanda, often has excellent special fares to Lisbon. GETTING AROUND Both Lisbon and Porto have excellent public transport systems. Uber is easily accessible, and affordable. To explore the countryside, you’ll ideally need a hire car. CURRENCY The currency is the Euro. At the time of going to print €1:R16,78. An espresso and pasteis de nata in neighbourhood cafés costs about €2 (about R34). VISAS South African passport-holders require a Schengen visa to visit Portugal. Visit vfsglobal.com/ portugal/southafrica USEFUL WEBSITE Visit Portugal portugal.co.za
the grand bridge of Ponte Dona Maria, built in 1877 to a design by Gustav Eiffel. Across the water, their lights twinkling in the gloaming are the historic port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia. Tomorrow we’ll wander in their cool dark cellars, admiring barrels of port undisturbed for a century. We’ll learn about the art of maturing fine port, and taste our way through a selection of fine tawny. But that’s for tomorrow. Right now, all we have to do is raise a glass and admire the fading sunlight glinting off the river of gold.
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fter graduating from the College of Magic, I started a high pressure career in the hospitality industry and didn’t pick up a pack of cards or even think about magic for about 17 years,” reveals Wesley Robb. “Then about two years ago when my stress levels were at an all-time high, I discovered cardistry, the amazing art of flourishing or shuffling cards. I took out an old deck and started playing around and, just like magic, my stress disappeared.
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Playing cards with suits and hierarchy or values were invented by the Chinese about 1 000 years ago. In the 1360s, cards were introduced to Europe from the Mamluk Empire of Egypt. Fifteenth-century German card-makers experimented with suits loosely based on Italian ones, eventually settling for acorns, leaves, hearts and bells (hawk-bells), which still remain in use. Around 1480, the French started producing playing-cards by means of stencils, and simplified the German shapes into trèfle (clover), pique (pike-heads), coeur (hearts), and carreau (paving tiles). Later English card-makers used these shapes, but varied the names. Spade (pique) may reflect the earlier use of Spanish suitmarks, from espadas meaning swords, and clubs are what the Spanish suit of staves actually look like. Diamond is not only the shape of the paving tile, but has connotations of wealth from the older coin suits. One of the oldest makers is Cartamundi of Belgium, which started producing in around 1765 and is known for its high-quality, linen-finish playing cards. They also produce cards for UNO and the board games Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. American Playing Card, started in 1885, has become the biggest card company worldwide with brands like Bicycle, Rider, League and Bee. Bicycle cards have become as iconic as Coco-Cola bottles and the VW Beetle, being instantly recognisable.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF PLAYING CARDS
TIPS FOR ASPIRING COLLECTORS Promotional cards are a fun way to start a visually appealing collection. Branded cards from airlines, casinos and alcohol brands are easy find at flea markets, collectable stores and online. “Cardistry is a huge trend at the moment and new designs are all the rage. Look out for packs by high-quality maker Theory11, who do, among other things, celebrity endorsed designs like their Jimmy Fallon and Neil Patrick Harris packs,” says Kyle Grey of the Magic Shop in Claremont, Cape Town.
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“Each pack or deck of cards feels different to me,” he says. “When you’re using a deck for magic or cardistry, you need to break it in so it becomes unique to the user. The cards soften up where you grasp or apply pressure the most. The surfaces also get more grip in areas,” Wesley explains. And why does Wesley prefer certain decks over others? “My older cards are my favourites because they feel as comfortable as a well-worn pair of jeans or takkies. I also love collecting Theory11 and Cartamundi cards for their exceptional quality and I’m always on the lookout for exciting new designs. At the moment, I’m loving Orbit’s funky space explorer-themed cards by magician Chris Brown.” So excited is Wesley about cards that he now has his own personalised deck of cards. “This year I produced my own with the financial help of a crowdfunding website. I hope they’ll bring smiles to peoples’ faces for many years to come.”
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TIPS FOR CARING FOR PLAYING CARDS As with books, wash and dry your hands before handling a pack of cards. If you collect cards for aesthetic purposes or collectability, don’t remove the pack from its box. In fact, if you don’t want it to lose value, leave it safely in its plastic wrapper with the seal intact. Display your packs out of direct sunlight to avoid fading. With rare new packs costing hundreds of rands and antique packs from the 18th and 19th centuries valued at tens of thousands of rands, you may want to keep them behind lock and key in a dark, dry safe.
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Elemental Fire playing cards. 2 Bicycle Eco Edition made from recycled paper and vegetablebased inks. 3 Calaveras de Azúcar Blue Edition Playing Cards Printed by United States Playing Card Company. 4 ‘Drifters’ by Art of Play, the company created by top cardists Dan and Dave from San Diego. 5 Wesley’s personalised deck ‘Jintos & Jokers’.
SOURCE The Magic Shop 021 683 0988 or themagicshop.co.za
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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
What are your collectables worth?
FIND OF THE MONTH I’ d appreciate it if you could tell me the value of this set of six chairs and two carvers in the same style. We bought it 45 years ago and were told then it was French provincial or Spanish from about 1845. Inga Chinnery Anton Welz of Stephan Welz & Co. says, “These are definitely Continental, but more than likely Spanish as mid-19thcentury French furniture was more often than not gilded and in the familiar Louis XV style. Unfortunately ‘brown’ furniture isn’t popular today and this elaborately carved style even less so. I would estimate the whole set to be in the R5 000 – R8 000 range, probably less than it would cost to make it today.”
I found what I believe to be a pipe bowl reamer/cleaner with a carved ivory top. It belonged to my late father-in-law who was a pipe smoker some 50–60 years ago. Can you give me an approximate date and value and also whether it is indeed ivory? Debbie Tarrant According to Jo-Marie Rabe of Piér Rabe Antiques, “This ‘hedgehog’ pipe cleaner does look like ivory, but it’s difficult to tell without seeing it. It has an interesting carving and is of nice quality. I called a few friends in the industry in search of a value, but I couldn’t find anyone who’d seen anything like it before. I’d guess its value to be between R500 – R750, as that’s the price that I’d sell it for if I came across something similar.”
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EXPERT TIP “A GREAT DEAL OF PARAPHERNALIA WAS MADE TO SUPPORT SMOKING HABITS, BUT TODAY THESE HAVE LITTLE INTEREST FOR THE COLLECTOR, EXCEPT, IF LIKE THIS ONE, A PIECE WAS WELL CRAFTED,” SAYS JO-MARIE RABE
Please can you tell me more about this blue and white vase and if it has any value? Yolanda du Plooy Clyde Terry of Clyde on 4th says it is difficult to establish its origins without seeing the markings. “It’s definitely Italian, made in the first half of the 1900s and would probably retail for R1 200. Although blue and white isn’t usually associated with Italian pottery, it was a popular choice for tourists visiting the country before WWII.” THANKS TO OUR SPECIALISTS Jo-Marie Rabe Piér Rabe Antiques pierrabe.com Clyde Terry Clyde on 4th 011 482 3266 Anton Welz Stephan Welz & Co. stephanwelzandco.co.za
WRITE IN AND WIN EVERY MONTH we give away a *prize for the most valuable or interesting item sent in. This month Inga Chinnery has won a case of each of the following wines from Van Loveren Family Vineyards worth R1 500: Sauvignon Blanc, Daydream Chardonnay-Pinot Noir and Neil’s Pick Colombar. Elegant and refreshing, they’re perfect for summer. Visit vanloveren.co.za E-mail clear photographs and relevant information about your collectable item to gardenhome@caxton.co.za with Treasure Chest in the subject line. Due to the volume of mail we are unable to respond personally. Pictures must be sent as separate attachments at a size between 1MB – 2MB. Only one submission per reader will be accepted. For guidelines on the best way to take your photos for Treasure Chest, visit gardenandhome.co.za
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Cara SAVEN The owner of Cara Saven Wall Design shares some of her favourite things
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’ve always had a passion for business and creativity,” says Capetonian Cara Saven whose custom-designed wallpaper, canvases and prints are sought after by decorators and designers. Cara studied art at Michaelis but soon discovered that being a full-time artist wasn’t for her. “I wanted to make money from my career and art school didn’t teach me about running a business.” She went on to complete her BA degree in History of Art and Psychology followed by a post-graduate diploma in Marketing Management. A Woolworths textile management training programme followed and she became a retail buyer.
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Photography was always something Cara dabbled in, and 12 years ago when she had her first child, she turned it into a full-time business. “I couldn’t go back to a nine-to-five job, so I had to find a way to make my hobby profitable,” she explains. She started using photographs to create wall art then progressed to compiling wallpaper ranges and sourcing images for clients. “It eventually grew into the large format printing business I run today.” Cara lives in Fresnaye with her husband Marvin, daughters Idana (12) and Mira (9), two cats and two dogs. “To relax I hike on the mountain once
1 RAIN’S NAMIB REED DIFFUSER It’s the perfect home scent and isn’t overpowering. 2 BALI is my best travel destination. Yoga, a warm ocean and the best food in the world. 3 GULLIVER’S TRAVELS WALLPAPER This is one of our latest designs and makes me want to get on a plane to a faraway land without a laptop. 4 MANGO SMOOTHIE BY KIRSTEN SIMS Kirsten is my favourite artist and it has pride of place in my home. 5 CERAMICS BY COUNTRY ROAD Country Road is my go-to shop for mugs, glasses and all things crockery. 6 MY VINTAGE RING It belonged to my husband’s late grandmother, and as my mother-in-law only has sons, she gave it to me. 7 DAVID KRYNAUW’S JO’BURG STOEL Anything designed by this talented local designer is perfection.
or twice a week for an hour, and often squeeze in a 6.30am yoga class, which means that school lunches have to be made the night before. “At the moment, I’m working on effective processes to accommodate our rapid growth. I’m all about staying true to what I do. I know what I’m good at and won’t deviate from that.” SOURCES Cara Saven Wall Design carasaven.com Country Road woolworths.co.za David Krynauw davidkrynauw.com Kirsten Sims kirstensims.myportfolio.com Rain rainafrica.com
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SUB-STANDARD ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
CAN CAUSE FIRE, INJURY AND DEATH The latest available statistics* indicate that over 3500 ďŹ res yearly are classiďŹ ed as “electricalâ€?. Fires may be caused by using sub-standard electrical products, by employing incompetent contractors to carry out electrical installations or both. There are many sub-standard products and services on offer in South Africa, usually at seductive prices and in contravention of laws which are promulgated to protect people. Providing such products and services is a crime. Using them is irresponsible. If you are not sure of the product or electrical contracting service** you are considering using, use those provided by Safehouse members. Membership of the Safehouse Association is your assurance of suppliers’ commitment to a code of conduct that demands compliance with regulations and all-round responsible behaviour. *Provided by the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa ** The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is a member of the Safehouse Association. The ECA has around 5000 members. Call them on 011 392 0000.
SAFEhouse members have signed a code of conduct: Your assurance of commitment to offer only safe electrical products and services. SAFEhouse membership is suppliers’ assurance to customers of responsible behaviour and of customers’ safety as a priority. SAFEhouse members regulate themselves. SAFEhouse is primarily a communications association that informs users of safety requirements and occurrences of non-compliance with such requirements.
As at 10/08/2018
The SAFEhouse Association is a non-proďŹ t, industry organisation committed to the ďŹ ght against sub-standard, unsafe electrical products and services.
For more information contact: Connie Jonker: Tel: 011 396 8140 Email: connie.jonker@safehousesa.co.za
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