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HOME FRONT What’s

BEACH When Moroccan style

happening on the decor scene?

meets the Med

ARCHITECT’S PLAN:

SUN A chic monochromatic

A contemporary beach house

formal garden designed

COCKTAIL TIME Style a

for entertaining

ways to decorate with this

fragrant climbers

THE NEXT BIG THING

classic shade

TOP TRENDS FOR GARDENS

WINDOW SHOPPING

Gardening experts share

decor trends

Choose the right window

their predictions

A 21st CENTURY

treatment for your home

WILD AND WONDERFUL An

MAKEOVER: A BREATH

indigenous mountainside

A young family’s seaside

OF FRESH AIR A tired patio

garden in the Cape

retreat on the Garden Route

gets a facelift

WOVEN TREASURES

GOOD IDEA Add the

always in style

cooling sound of water

HEAVENLY HIBISCUS Bold varieties that make an impact

THIS MONTH’S

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GARDEN NOTES Gardening news and debuts

STROKES OF GENIUS Hermanus home apart

Cover photograph: Soak up the sun pg 18 47 Photograph: Anson Smart

ON A HIGH Make the most

scheme for outdoor living

Glamorous decor sets this

A LIFE OUTDOORS A serene

pool a holiday vibe fabulous drinks table

of vertical space with these

SANDCASTLE

POOL PARTY Give your

INTO THE BLUE Inspiring

Industry insiders reveal 2019’s

INSPIRATIONS: SOAK UP THE

MASTERING THE ELEMENTS at Witsand on the Cape coast

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT A great way to maximise the

A PLACE IN THE SUN A blissful

gardening

escape on the KZN coast

harvest in small gardens

THE GREEN ROOM: A LUSH

SPLASHING OUT Beat the

OASIS Create a tropical look

heat with an outdoor shower

on your patio

LOCAL FLAVOUR Culinary herbs to grow on the patio

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We were blown aw ay by Malindi Widlake’s beautiful drinks table on page 52. We notic ed that a local resident was also impressed.

I love the deck in this Jo’burg garden, perfectly placed to take advantage of the shade from a large tree. See the rest of the garden on page 72.

Add a touch of the exotic with Connall Oosterbroek’s selection of hibiscus on page 88, which also includes indigenous varieties.

If you’re holidaying at home, bring in a few accessories to create a relaxed atmosphere like this patio table from Coricraft. See more on page 31.

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Bowled Over Based in Kommetjie, Rodney Band’s sculptural wooden bowls are hand-turned from a variety of found timbers. His new work includes bowls in Norfolk pine, wild olive root, red eucalyptus and cypress – each producing completely different effects. Hand-sanded and polished, the results are striking works of art. rodneyband.co.za

Ocean V IBES

La Cala by Guell Lamadrid is an elegant, easy-going collection with a beach house feel. Designs inspired by the indigo techniques of the Far East range from loose ikats to delicate small-scale patterns. Crisp cotton prints and velvet chenilles come in a simple palette of blues, blush pink and grey. Available from T&Co Fabrics. tandco.co.za

GONE TROPPO Bali is the colourful new outdoor fabric collection from St Leger & Viney. Expect island-inspired ikats, orchids and tropical leaves, coordinated with a raffia-like woven cloth. A palette of fresh greens is accented with turquoise and coral. stleger.co.za

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Let’s sit outside Add a contemporary note to covered patios with the Copenhague armchair, R15 300, from La Grange Interiors. The bold shape and neutral tones make it ideal for cleanlined spaces. lagrangeinteriors.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

NATURAL BEAUTY FR-One’s Lithology collection is inspired by the depth and textures of mineral layers. Designed for curtains and upholstery, the high-performance range includes luminous, matt, opaque and polished finishes. See the range at Home Fabrics. hf.co.za

COOL CRITTERS

Love Milo’s Insect design is now available in a range of fabric products. Look out for storage baskets, tote bags and slings, plus our favourite – their bold napkins. Paired with black or white crockery, it’s both a whimsical accent and a conversation starter. lovemilo.com

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Stationery lovers will be tickled pink by Lou Harvey’s vibrant 2019 diaries. Available in a range of gorgeous prints, you can choose from Management, Student or Slimline styles – it’s the perfect way to get your new year started. From R330 each, louharvey.co.za

Comfort RULES Online furniture brand sofacompany.com’s popular Conrad sofa is now available in a luxe navy velour. This masculine yet inviting sofa is ideal for adding a 1950’s touch to a living room. Designed by Christian Rudolph, the Conrad range comprises an armchair, a three-seater sofa and a chaise longue. Visit their new showroom at 72 Hudson Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town. sofacompany.com

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ALL LIT UP Jacques Cronje’s latest Minima collection includes two new pendant lamps and a table lamp. Made from digitally cut bamboo flexi-ply, intricate geometric patterns appear when the light is switched on. Beautifully hand finished, they look especially good in bedrooms and studies. Hoodlamp pendants, R1 220 each. minima.co.za

HOUSE PROUD Bespoke furniture manufacturer and retailer YellowStone Design has recently opened its doors and gone live online. The self-titled ‘interiors boutique’ sources 100% locally made premium furniture designs and custom pieces. Visit their showroom in Parkhurst or shop online where you will find an extensive catalogue of furniture and softs in a multitude of styles and designs. 10 6th Street Parkhurst, Jo’burg. ysd.co.za

AROUND THE POOL Sometimes all that’s needed for a pool renewal is a brand new surround. Italtile’s latest range includes Barn Wood – a porcelain tile with the look of weathered wood and a non-slip finish. This versatile decking effect can also be used indoors on walls and floors. italtile.co.za

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Well rounded

Give your sofa an instant update with a selection of Colour Pop Pillows by Skinny Laminx. Accurately described as dots and dashes of pure colour, they come in round, oblong and square shapes. From R455 each, skinnylaminx.com

ARCHITECT’S PLAN

Mastering the

ELEMENTS

he owners of this property had holidayed at Witsand on the Breede River for many years,” says architect Louise Wileman, “so they knew all about the wind in this area.” Their brief to her was to design a house that would not scar the natural beauty of the amazing site at the mouth

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of South Africa’s only navigable river. They also wanted a strong visual link to the breathtaking views and a wind-free entertaining courtyard. “This last requirement was quite a challenge,” recalls Louise, “and was the determining factor in the final layout and design of the roofscape. Gale-force winds often blow for days, causing strong whirlwinds when deflected over solid structures,” Louise explains. “We solved this problem by breaking up the building to create exit channels for the wind between the structures,” she says. This also helped to reduce the scale of the house, merging it with the landscape without compromising the double-volume spaces inside. A guest cottage was built at the top of the site to provide additional

AT A GLANCE

THE ARCHITECT: Louise Wileman. THE CLIENTS: A retired Cape Town couple who spend their holidays here. THE BRIEF: To design a house in harmony with the natural beauty of its surroundings. THE HOUSE: A two-bedroom, twobathroom main house with a large living area and a covered braai patio, and a separate two-bedroom guest cottage.

accommodation and offer privacy for the entertaining courtyard to which dressed stone cladding from Barrydale adds organic texture and warmth. Large sliding doors connect the

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This pretty seaside holiday house was designed to embrace the coastal surrounds and withstand the elements

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indoor spaces with the view and light is filtered through adjustable louvred shutters. Strategically placed gable windows allow the soft early morning and late afternoon light into bedrooms and living spaces. “The building envelope was strictly controlled to ensure that the pristine natural vegetation was left undisturbed,” says Louise. A timber deck was added to the front of the house on a light substructure to minimise damage to the slope down to the river. Louise, a runner, cyclist, avid hiker and nature-lover came to architecture by chance. “About 25 years ago, I was working for an engineer as a CAD draftsperson and was asked by an architectural consortium to help out

on a project that was CAD-based. “I just fell head over heels in love with architecture and realised that I was born to do this – to create homes for people.” She then qualified as a professional senior architectural technologist. “I’m definitely a modernist, but also love nature. I think the organic always transcends style or period,” she says. Louise opened her own architectural practice 12 years ago and an important aspect of her work is her insistence on a quantity surveyor’s estimate on the initial concept plans. This ensures that her clients are aware of whether what they want is within their budget. SOURCE Louise Wileman Architects lwarch.co.za

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Cape Town ceramicist Lisa Firer experiments with translucency and organic shapes to create unique, handmade porcelain pieces How did you get into ceramics? It started as a hobby with weekly classes with renowned ceramist Kim Sacks and very soon developed into a full-scale love affair. Her studio and the people there were very inspiring. I then studied ceramic design at Wits Technikon in the mid-90s. How would you describe your style? I create simple, elegant slab-constructed forms with varied surfaces, ranging from classic white embossed porcelain to multilayered colours and patterns. Where do you get your inspiration? I’m driven to explore the many facets of working with clay. I’m also inspired by textiles and worked on a lovely

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collaboration with a clothing brand. Tell us more about the creative process. An idea takes a while to take form and involves a lot of experimenting. High-fired porcelain clay hand-worked in slabs carries a memory of the making process. Something that’s placed in the kiln can surprise you by changing shape, twisting or warping. Sometimes this can be embraced and sometimes it’s back to the drawing board. How do you create the bold patterns on your work? I use liquid porcelain clay as my ‘paint’. This thickens quickly and isn’t easy to control, which leads to loose, bold marks.

Describe your working environment. I work from a studio in Woodstock, Cape Town, with a small team, which includes studio ceramicists Rebecca Khusu and Zine Njokwana. They’re incredible crafters who’ve worked with me for years. I focus mainly on product development and our studio manager, Dagmar Pagel, handles our admin. Tell us about new directions you’re taking. One of the blessings of my creative life is always exploring new frontiers in my craft and the different ways that slabs can be used. I recently started exploring small ring dish forms and this became the chosen shape for a recent collaboration with The Trenery Guild. On the other end of the scale, I’ve been making large, organic sculptural vessels called soft pots. Porcelain also has a translucency ideal for revealing embossed patterning and it gives off a beautiful glow. This led to some pendant lights. Which artist inspires you? Matisse. I’ve always been drawn to his paintings and collages. SOURCE Lisa Firer lisafirer.co.za

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INSPIRATIONS

Soak up THE SUN Make the most of the holidays with a stylish, hassle-free outdoor living space

EXPERT TIPS Provide protection from the sun with a square wooden umbrella, 3 x 3m, R2 590 (excl. base), from Patio Warehouse.

Create a romantic atmosphere after dark with the Jamila medium hurricane candleholder, R349, from Coricraft.

Outdoor fabrics are a convenient and long-lasting option for outdoor furnishings. UV Pro Outlet in Liquorice outdoor fabric, R2 030/m, Home Fabrics.

Marc Shotland, Sales and Marketing director of Home Fabrics, has this advice when furnishing outdoor living areas When reupholstering furniture that lives outside, look for new generation outdoor fabrics like the UV Pro range, which are engineered to last several years without losing their unique properties. Outdoor fabrics should be guaranteed colourfast and be water-, stain- and UV-resistant. They must also be comfortable to sit on. When choosing cushion inners, make sure the material is mildew-resistant and dries quickly after being out in the rain. If having umbrellas made up in these fabrics, choose those that block up to 90% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

Accessorise with stylish monochromatic scatters. Arvie Dralon cushion, R299, Coricraft (left) and Thembi navy scatter, R249, Volpes (right).

Fortunately, these days outdoor furniture looks just as stylish as that used indoors and can be left outside in all weathers. Powder-coated aluminium frame Salone V2 three-seater sofa (incl. cushions), R21 499, Mobelli Furniture + Living.

Look for furniture that can withstand the elements like the Maison outdoor coffee table, R3 849, from Mobelli Furniture + Living.

Green up outdoor living areas with water-wise plants in striking containers. Brussels pot, R399,99, Lifestyle Home Garden and copper stripe cement planter, R79,99, Mr Price Home.

Serve summer cocktails on this rattan tray, R1 190, from Bespoke.

SOURCES Bespoke bespokehome.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Home Fabrics hf.co.za Lifestyle Home Garden lifestyle.co.za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Patio Warehouse patiowarehouse.co.za Volpes volpes.co.za

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These experts reveal what will be on trend in 2019 – from kitchens and wallpapers to fabrics and furniture

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“Wallpaper designs are focusing increasingly on architecture and urban scenes,” reveals Hanna Bondesson of Rebel Walls, leading designers of wallcoverings and murals. “In 2019, we’ll be seeing designs featuring classic building façades in interesting pastel hues and large-scale realistic depictions of modern city life.” Pictured here is Rebel Walls’ Boulevard, available from St Leger & Viney.

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2019 TRENDS

FLORAL FRENZY The passion for florals shows no sign of abating and this year they’re scaling up. “Maximalist floral prints are set to be a hot fabric trend in 2019,” says Home Fabrics’ brand ambassador Garth Wastie. “These designs are influenced by such diverse elements as exotic flowers and foliage of the Far East and classic botanical prints of Renaissance Europe. Look out for printed scenes depicting garden meadows and verdant jungle foliage, and sleek modern sofas covered in bright blooms.” Pictured here is Designers Guild’s Jaipur Rose collection, from Home Fabrics.

LARGER THAN LIFE “Over the past two years, large format tiles have become popular for their space-enhancing properties and they’re getting even bigger,” says Erik Pieterse, joint venture partner at Italtile. “As there are fewer joins, they create a clean, seamless look.” No longer just for ﬂoors and walls, large-scale tiles are now being used for a variety of applications including countertops and ﬁreplace surrounds. Shown here are 1 200 x 2 400mm Marvel Calacatta Extra Lappato tiles, Italtile.

TAKING SHAPE

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GLASS ACT

“On the lighting front, glass pendants featuring clusters will be a key trend. The big news is that they’ll now be fitted with LEDs. We’re also seeing combinations of materials such as metal, leather and glass in fittings,” says Eli Kalmi, owner of K. Light Import. LED G4 eight-light glass ball pendant, K. Light Import.

KITCHEN COOL

“Trending at the moment are textures from waterfall countertops to high gloss and matt finishes,” reveals John Dammermann of Easylife Kitchens. “Also popular are countertops in engineered stone, porcelain, marble, wood and stainless steel, and in cabinetry, a mix of metal and glass, and wood and glass. Other fashionable features are countertop compartments for growing herbs and specialised lighting, which creates a visual experience. We’ve also introduced Evolution, which uses new design technology to maximise workflow.”

ECLECTIC MIX

Combining diﬀerent materials in one object is another trend that will continue this year. “Rose gold and copper remain dominant in furniture and accessories, especially on table legs, handles and inlaid detailing as a contrast to natural stone and timber,” says Karin Cawthorne of interiors brand KARE. “Darker woods are also making a strong comeback. Crafted hinges, handles and intricate joinery in metal, timber, Perspex, resin, glass and stone are some of the features to look out for.”

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GROUND RULES

Abstract and splash patterns will take to the floor in 2019. “These modern designs in bright colours are ideal for contemporary spaces, and their appealing colour combinations won’t date,” says Charles Gonsenhauser of Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs. “Texture underfoot will be a big focus with combinations of raised and flat piles used to create a tactile effect. Geometric patterns in luxe wool and bamboo silk remain firm favourites.” Chaos Splash rug, Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs.

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

“A key look in accessories this year is luxe traveller, with items reminiscent of objets des curiosities,” explains @home’s senior trend researcher and product designer, Louise Vorster. “These include interesting artifacts, vintage botanicals and luxurious materials sourced from and inspired by the far corners of the globe, with a strong air of African sophistication.”

OUTDOOR LUXE

“Outdoor furniture will become softer and more plush,” explains Alon Sachs, co-founder of Mobelli Furniture + Living. “Quilted designs have been around in interiors for some time and this look will spread to outdoor living spaces. Another trend is upholstered furniture and scatter cushions in soft grey and anthracite shades that give a look of luxurious comfort.” Azzuro suite, Mobelli Furniture + Living.

SOURCES @home home.co.za Easylife Kitchens easylifekitchens.co.za Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs finerugs.co.za Home Fabrics hf.co.za Italtile italtile.co.za KARE kare-design.com/za K. Light Import klight.co.za Leonardo Design leonardodesign.co.za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Rebel Walls rebelwalls.com St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za

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st A 21 -century Designed to suit the needs of the owners and their many guests, this contemporary beach house on the Garden Route makes the most of its scenic location

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The house was positioned to take advantage of the view and give protection from prevailing winds. The living areas, including the pool, are on the upper level while the bedrooms are downstairs. The upstairs terrace has both a braai and pizza oven. The roof has louvres, which can be opened to allow light in or provide shade in summer. The pool is the perfect spot to cool off in while admiring the views.

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WHO LIVES HERE A Klerksdorp family and their friends holiday here whenever they have the opportunity.

THE HOUSE A modern double storey in the small Garden Route village of Jongensfontein with the living areas and swimming pool on the upper floor and the en suite bedrooms on the lower level.

TEXT DEBORAH RUDMAN AND MARY JANE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS KARL ROGERS

his tiny slice of coast near Stilbaai on the Garden Route has, over the years, attracted holiday residents thanks to its quiet beach, warm water and laidback atmosphere. The owners of this property had spent many happy times here visiting family. As itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a holiday destination popular with their friends, they decided to build here. Fortunately, they found the perfect plot right on the beach with lovely views over the sea. With a large family and friends to accommodate, the owners wanted at least four bedrooms, a spacious entertaining area including a braai and open-plan areas that were conducive to socialising yet still provided some privacy for quiet time alone. Above all, they wanted large windows and doors that embraced the coastal location. They turned to AB4 Architects in their home town of Klerksdorp to design it for them and commissioned

SANDCASTLE

GARDEN ROUTE HOLIDAY HOME

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Adding glamour to the dining area is a magnificent chandelier custom made by Stephen Pikus. Forest Collection designed and made the table and the dining chairs are from Weylandts.

local Jongensfontein contractors DJ van Tonder & Seuns to build it. As the best ocean vistas were from higher up, the architects decided to place the kitchen, living and dining areas and the swimming pool and braai area on the first floor. The bedrooms, most of which have verandas, were placed on the ground floor. With comfort and convenience in mind, each en suite bedroom has a coffee station and its own TV and bar fridge. Placing the pool upstairs involved a fair amount of engineering as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situated above the main bedroom and the support had to be designed so that it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obstruct the views from With glass on two sides, the living room has magnificent views. The TV wall was clad with Nubia wood-look wallpaper from Mavromac & Gatehouse to introduce a luxe element. The sofas are from Wunders and the white Barcelona chairs from Chair Crazy. Making a statement in the entrance is a chandelier from Weylandts and a table from Melonwoods Indonesian Furniture & Decor. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP:

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First floor bedroom

TV room

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games area

dining area

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A boat frame from Nook Decor & Design hangs above the pool table in the games area behind the bar. The bedlinen in this guest bedroom is from @home, the headboards were made by Arteriors in Plettenberg Bay and the light fitting by High Thorn. The bathroom vanity was custom made.

this room. But it was worth it as the family tends to gather around the pool and the braai area, especially on windy days. “And it’s bliss lying in the pool looking over the sea,” say the owners. Also involved in the design and choice of finishes was interior designer Anna Correia who had decorated the owners’ home in Klerksdorp and knew their taste and lifestyle well. “They presented me with pictures of interiors that appealed to them and we took it from there,” recalls Anna. The prerequisites were that it had to be practical and child-friendly, but

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stylish too. “They love entertaining and having guests to stay but they didn’t want to be too precious about the house, which, at almost 500 square metres, is substantial. Large format floor tiles were used throughout the house so it doesn’t matter if a bit of sand is tracked in and the fabrics we chose are hard wearing and most can be easily cleaned. It had to be a fun home from home for everyone.” Anna feels that it’s important for a house to reflect the setting and the decor to suit the house. “The look and feel had to be modern and fresh, in keeping with the architecture and have

a relaxed holiday atmosphere ideal for the location. We kept the colours very neutral with shades of sand and beige and brought in lots of natural wood and textures all offset with lashings of fresh, crisp white.” Anna also included a number of luxurious touches such as the deepbuttoned chairs and headboards and plenty of scatters in the living room.

“After all, just because you’re on holiday, it doesn’t mean you have to forgo comfort,” says Anna. Everything was designed for this house and made either in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Plettenberg Bay. “This is what makes this house so personal.” Logistics also played a major role. “All the furnishings had to be ready at the same time as the transport van first

picked up a consignment in Jo’burg, then went on to Cape Town for the rest before making the final journey to Jongensfontein,’’ explains Anna who spent almost a week arranging the furniture, installing the light fittings and hanging the art. Now all the owners have to do is sit back and relax, and enjoy time out with their friends.

Anna created a sense of luxury in the main bedroom with a quilted headboard and bed end and a deep-buttoned chair all from Wunders in Cape Town. Adding an organic contrast is the log side table also from Wunders.

Get the look Recreate the relaxed chic look of this braai area

Willow basket, R699, Coricraft.

Moorea Cappuccino lounge set, R8 990, Keter. Striped beach towels, R650 each, Bespoke.

Grande pizza oven, R15 850, (excl. mobile stand), Cosy Heating.

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wood-look tiles from Tilespace on the walls and side of the bath. In the children’s bedroom, Anna introduced bunk beds reached by a central staircase which contains storage space.

Avery patio stool, R1 299, Coricraft.

Bring this article into a Cosy Heating showroom before 28 February 2019 and get 10% off this pizza oven

SOURCES AB4 Architects ab4.co.za Anna Correia annacorreia.co.za Arteriors arteriors.co.za Bespoke bespokehome.co.za Chair Crazy chaircrazy.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Cosy Heating cosyheating.co.za DJ van Tonder & Seuns djvantonderbouers.co.za Forest Collection forestcollection.co.za High Thorn highthorn.co.za Italtile italtile.co.za Keter za.keter.com/en Mavromac & Gatehouse mavromacandthegatehouse.co.za Melonwoods Indonesian Furniture & Decor melonwoods.co.za Nook Decor & Design facebook.com/nookdecor Stephen Pikus stephenpikus.com Tilespace tilespace.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Wunders wunders.co.za

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Barn wood grey tile, 164 x 1 000mm, from R565/m2, Italtile.

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Woven

TREASURES

Both sophisticated and relaxed, this classic look never goes out of style

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8 9 1. Verbo rattan lounge chair, R12 995, La Grange Interiors. 2. Shore pendant, R1 690, SHF. 3. White resin table lamp, R1 650, KNUS. 4. Geruime rottang cupboard, R10 970, KNUS. 5. Fundo baskets, R230 each, Delicious monster plant, R250, all Plantify. 6. Small Sadie patio table, R1 299, Coricraft. 7. Luna patio lamp table, R1 499, Coricraft. 8. Sritino occasional chair, R3 950, Weylandts. 9. Braided cushion cover, R299, H&M Home. SOURCES Coricraft coricraft.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za KNUS knus.co La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za Plantify plantify.co.za SHF shf.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za

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Strokes of

GENIUS

TEXT DIANA WEMYSS PHOTOGRAPHS KARL ROGERS

Reincarnated many times, this 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building takes on a bright, modern, resort style for holiday living

HERMANUS FAMILY HOME

WHO LIVES HERE Former model and interior designer Leigh Samson (centre) whose grown-up daughters Danela (left), Bianca (right), son Kyle and grandchildren often come to stay when this vibrant home isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let out to international travellers.

THE HOUSE Part single and part double storey with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bunk room, open-plan kitchen, conservatory-style dining room, TV room, indoor braai, and a pool and enclosed formal garden.

The veranda links the kitchen to the pool area and is decorated with strong blues and touches of yellow that tie in with the pool loungers and umbrellas. Striped fabric from Tessa Sonik Fabrics and U&G Fabrics and a rattan weave design from Hertex were chosen for the scatter cushions. The coffee table was designed by Danela Conti for her Resort Lifestyle range.

t might once have been nothing more prosaic than an ice cream factory but today, after several revamps by its glamorous owner, former modelturned-interior designer, Leigh Samson, this Hermanus house vibrates with rich colours and exudes Italian Riviera style. Leigh bought the building in the 1980s and converted it from an ice cream factory into a large family home. When her children left the nest, she acquired the next-door property and established a large boutique hotel. She has since separated the two houses, keeping this one for the family.

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Leigh’s daughter, Danela Conti Bryant, took over Malibu Interior Design, the business her mother started in De Waterkant, Cape Town, expanding it to include jewellery and clothing, as well as setting up the stylish decor emporium, Resort Lifestyle. Danela, who has decorated a number of high-end projects, including the delightful holiday cottages on the Boschendal estate, had a strong hand in the redecorating of her mother’s home. She bucks the trends and eschews beiges and browns for colour, and minimalism for generous drapes and

multilayered style. For Leigh, the idea was to retain her own distinctive look, but to also make the home more user-friendly and able to withstand the daily rigours of family life. Danela shares her mother’s passion for stylish living. “How can you ever expect to create a mood without curtains,” asks Danela. “Curtains change a room and make a lifestyle. They can also provide different atmospheres: pull the curtains, light the fire and candles and you have the ultimate night-time feel.” She’s also a huge fan of mid-century

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The pool area is furnished with timeless loungers from Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Furniture and the sunshine yellow cushions and umbrellas were chosen to tie in with the veranda. The fish tail table strongly defines the entrance to the living room. In order to maximise the light in the living room, which is near the boundary wall, there is a conscious absence of colour with lots of whites and soft sheer drapes. Two Africana pieces, a corner cupboard on the left and the jongmanskas on the right, are part of Leighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. LEFT:

style. “I just love 60’s low-slung couches, chinoiserie and drinks trolleys. I adore the work of David Hicks and the American socialite decorator Dorothy Draper. I love the effect of colour, playing with scale, pineapple motifs and accessories, and faux bamboo,” she adds. “I think styles are changing. The look I’ve been using to decorate interiors for the last 10 years is now coming into its own and there’s a new need to layer and embellish rooms.” She learned a lot from her mother, whose particular talent “is to make a lot THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

In the kitchen, the blue and white of Leigh’s Delft collection is carried through to the bar stools upholstered in outdoor fabric. “This is a good option in the kitchen as it’s stain-resistant,” says Danela. “The kitchen owes its success to the fact that food preparation is hidden from guests. A blank wall in Danela’s hands becomes a feature. Here, she used a display of pot plants to catch the eye.

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out of little, to amplify things, to use inexpensive fabrics in interesting ways, to add scallops to curtains, or to drape a four-poster bed.” Prior to Danela and Leigh’s makeover, the overall ambience of the house was English country with washed pine furniture and a fine collection of antique pieces. “Even before the changes, each room tended to have its own particular character,” says Danela, from the washed pine in one bedroom to the Africana antiques in the living THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

The conservatory-style dining room has lovely arched windows draped with fabric repurposed from another room. The sconces on the wall hold Leigh’s collection of Ardmore ceramics. The ‘Ralph’ chairs are from Resort Lifestyle and the sideboard from Block & Chisel. The shell cupboard in the entrance hall contains Leigh’s extensive collection. The main bedroom is in shades of cream. The dressing room contains antiques that Leigh has collected over the years. The large chandelier is from Morgan Associates.

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area and entrance hall and the vintage pineapple look in one of the bedrooms, as Leigh grouped things together over her years of collecting. Using the bones of what was already there, Danela added drama and flair with stronger colours in a more contemporary palette. The pineapple pieces in one bedroom were all goldleafed to breathe new life into them. The kitchen is an eclectic mix of the antique and newly-made morphed together with salvaged items from Private Collections in Cape Town. “Ultimately, I just want to have fun with interiors,” says Danela. “I don’t want to think things out but just do it. Coming home to colour and glamour at the end of a long working day can only enhance your life.”

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Get the look

Recreate the vibrant, resort style of this veranda

Yellow drum stool, R850, Resort Lifestyle.

Athena indoor coffee table, R11 695, Mobelli Furniture + Living.

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Ravello delft ginger jar, R699,99, Mr Price Home.

This bedroom is known as the gin room, as an old vinyl billboard for Gordon’s Gin was used to cover the headboard and base. “This was a bit of an experiment but people love it,” says Danela. All the furniture was painted black to add to the masculine appeal. The scatters are covered in silk scarves. In the bathroom, the gilded shower curtain rod is a ship’s pole. The white bedroom features pops of gold. Silk scarves from Florence covering the scatters give an opulent feel. The headboard is white vinyl.

Timeout sailor fabric, R862/m, Hertex.

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For more info on renting this house, contact Leigh Samson leigh@malibusofts.co.za

Small stoneware dish, R129, H&M Home.

Geometric stripe rug, from R4 200/m2, Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs.

Sleeping lady ornament, R399, Coricraft.

SOURCES Ardmore ardmore-design.com Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Danela Conti Bryant danelaconti.com Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs finerugs.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za Hertex hertex.co.za Malibu Interior Design malibusofts.co.za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Morgan Associates morganassociates.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com North’s Garden Furniture norths.co.za Private Collections privatecollections.co.za Resort Lifestyle danelaconti.com Tessa Sonik Fabrics tessasonik.co.za U&G Fabrics fabricsuperstore.co.za

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A place in

THE SUN

Its idyllic location on the banks of a lagoon and stylish yet relaxed decor make this KZN house the perfect place in which to unwind

TEXT CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS LAR PHOTOGRAPHY/PERFECT HIDEAWAYS

NORTH COAST HOLIDAY HOME

The infinity pool blends into the lagoon. “The design of the deck enables us to keep an eye on the children, whether they’re swimming in the pool, playing on the lawn or paddling in the lagoon,” says the owner.

WHO LIVES HERE A South African couple who now live in London, and their two daughters aged 11 and 13.

THE HOUSE A single storey with openplan living/dining/kitchen areas leading onto a shutterenclosed veranda overlooking the deck, pool and lagoon. There are five bedrooms, a bunk room that sleeps eight and six bathrooms.

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becomes part of the deck. Made from aluminium, the shutters keep the house secure and the furniture protected when the owners are not there. “Jacaranda logs on the veranda function as extra seating or side tables,” says interior designer Louise Metcalfe.

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he London-based owners of this KZN holiday home weren’t looking to buy a house but when they came across this gem in the seaside town of Zinkwazi, it was love at first sight. “As soon as we walked in, we could feel the sense of tranquillity,” they recall. “Our youngest daughter said it was a magical house with lots of fairy dust. We leaped at the opportunity to buy it for holidays and so that our daughters could get to know their African heritage.” The location – on the edge of the lagoon with a view of the beach and ocean beyond – was a major part of the attraction. Add to this the open-plan layout and the wonderful sense of space and they were convinced. “Space is not something we have a lot of, living in London,” they say.

The dining room forms part of the open-plan living area and is situated conveniently close to the kitchen and bar.

To update the house and give it their look and style, the owners called in interior designer Louise Metcalfe of Storehaus Design. They wanted an elegant, tranquil atmosphere with clear colours, clean lines and lots of natural textures to reflect the surroundings. As they’d purchased much of the existing furniture with the house, Louise painted and reupholstered this to give it a fresh look concentrating on the owners’ choice of soft blues and greens. “Our aim with the decor was to establish an African feel with an English twist and ensure that it would be easy to maintain,” says Louise. “We didn’t include too much pattern, which can THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

The open-plan layout encourages socialising with a large table in the dining area close to the bar and kitchen. The kitchen cabinets were resprayed by DR Furniture to give them a new look. The island, painted a deep blue, has a raised counter to hide food prep and provide space for casual meals. The pendant lights are from K. Light Import. Much of the furniture came with the house and was given the owners’ personal stamp with paint and fabric.

be distracting and busy, and focused rather on adding detail such as the ghost stitching on the headboards, the pleats and edging on the scatters, as well as bringing in modern African shapes.” Complementing the scheme are textured materials such as wood, stone and metal. Holidays here are spent mainly outdoors enjoying the beach or relaxing on the deck overlooking the lagoon. Other activities include paddle skiing, water skiing and tubing behind the boat or jet ski. “Zinkwazi is one of those rare places – it’s close to major hubs but retains its secluded, almost rural feel even during peak holidays,” comment the owners. “The environment is important and, as a family, we try to do a beach clean-up every morning, removing the plastic and debris. We usually end the day with a boat ride up the lagoon to see the sunset and listen to the birdlife.” The perfect ingredients for a magical holiday.

In the living room, sofas by Leighjer were slipcovered in soft blue brushed cotton complemented by the raw wood finish of the rest of the furniture. The statement chandelier from Weylandts enhances the beach chic look in the living room. On the coffee table in the living room, a tablescape featuring natural textures adds to the coastal atmosphere. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:

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This house is available to rent through Perfect Hideaways, perfecthideaways.co.za

Get the look

Mix natural textures with shades of blue to get the look of this dining area

Dobby Modena striped seat pad, R140, Woolworths.

Bamboo dining chair, R2 900, Melonwoods Indonesian Furniture & Decor.

Ikhwani placemat, R60, Homestead Decor.

The main bedroom is decorated in a fresh green and crisp white. The linen and throws are from Miss Lyn and Mungo. The master bathroom is open plan so the views can be enjoyed while soaking in the bath. A large mirror reflects the light. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Cancun stool, R999, Coricraft.

Raw wood step hurricane lantern, R199, Mr Price Home.

SOURCES Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za DR Furniture daniel@drfurniture.co.za Homestead Decor homestead-decor.co.za K. Light Import klight.co.za Leighjer leighjer.co.za Melonwoods Indonesian Furniture & Decor melonwoods.co.za Miss Lyn misslyn.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Mungo mungo.co.za Storehaus Design storehaus.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za

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Zambia dining table, R18 995, Block & Chisel.

OUTDOOR SHOWERS

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IN BLACK AND WHITE

As Ryan and Leigh Bissett spend lots of time on the beach with their children, they wanted an outdoor shower where the whole family could rinse off the sand and salt before going indoors. To make it a design feature, they chose black and white patterned tiles, from Union Tiles, which they combined with a black tap and showerhead for a contemporary look. Decking on the floor allows the water to drain away into the garden. Design by Union3.

Splashing OUT

Beat the heat with an outdoor shower. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a great way to rinse off chlorine, salt and sand and start the day on a refreshing note

URBAN OASIS

When their clients requested a modern game lodge feel, architect Tracy Levinson of Leveco Architects and interior designer Ilsa van Niekerk of Interior Edge felt that an outdoor shower off the main bathroom was a must. Accessible from both the dressing area and bathroom, the shower features a timber floor and wall. The plumbing was concealed in a tiled section, which contains a space for soaps.

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NATURAL BEAUTY

“The owners of this house at Monaghan Farm outside Jo’burg requested an outdoor shower with views of the Magaliesberg,” explains architect Nadine Naidoo of Meik. “We placed it off the main bathroom where it faces north and softened the wall with timber cladding.” To visually link the two areas, Nadine carried through the hardwood decking in the inside shower to the outdoor section. “We also created a seat from decking on the south side and included a niche for toiletries,” she says. Splashes and the resulting grey water irrigate the bordering succulent garden.

PIPE DREAM

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Instead of hiding the plumbing pipes, use them to make a design statement. Used for rinsing the chlorine off after a swim, this shower features exposed copper pipes highlighted against dark blue cladding, a look that’s in keeping with the old-world style of the house.

OUTWARD BOUND

To make their compact bathroom appear larger, Tanja and Bruce Beyers of Profurn Contracts built a 2,5m-high wall off the bathroom and established a plant-filled courtyard. “This lent itself to an outdoor shower,” explains Tanja. “In addition to being able to shower in the open air, the extra light coming in and the ability to walk outside has made all the difference to the bathroom.”

INTO THE WOODS

Architect Chen Sagnelli and his wife Jane included this outdoor shower as part of a revamp of their garden and swimming pool area. As privacy from the neighbours was essential, they enclosed it on three sides with timber and continued this on the floor as it’s soft, warm and non-slip. Hot and cold taps allow them to use the shower all year round.

SOURCES Interior Edge interioredge.co.za Leveco Architects leveco.co.za Meik meik.co.za Profurn Contracts tanja@beyers.me Sagnelli Associate Architects sagnelli.com Union3 union3.co.za Union Tiles uniontiles.co.za

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POOL ACCESSORIES Festival beach bag, R399,99, Mr Price Home.

Tropical flower beach umbrella, R459,99, Mr Price Home.

Madagascar beach towel, R229, Woolworths.

Zanzibar outdoor bowls, pack of three, R199,99, Woolworths.

PARTY Holidaying at home? Turn your pool area into a tropical resort with these accessories

Guzzini happy hour tumbler, R89, @home.

Outdoor seahorse tumbler, R65, Woolworths.

Round beach towel, R299, H&M Home.

Pretty pink flamingo rider, 135 x 119cm, R198, Builders.

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Pool

Espri utility table, R2 499, Mobelli Furniture + Living.

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SOURCES @home home.co.za Builders builders.co.za H&M Home hm.com/za Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Woolworths woolworths.co.za

DRINKS TABLES

COCKTAIL TIME

TEXT CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE

We asked three experts for ideas and tips for turning a drinks table into the star attraction at your next party

Floral

FANTASY For this laid-back tropical drinks setup on her veranda, Malindi Widlake of vegetarian blog Saltfreesaffa started with a gorgeous floral arrangement of anthuriums, proteas, fan palms, bromeliads, croton leaves and purple cordyline. “Everything else is an extension of the flowers,” she says. To pick up the shade of the proteas, Malindi chose copper accessories and echoed the colours in a fresh fruit platter. “Cocktails are key for any party. These ones were created to complement the flowers. Their tropical flavours combined with a powerful fruit hit get everyone in a summer mood.” Malindi advises arranging the drinks and garnishes so that guests can create their own cocktails with ease. “Include lots of fresh tropical fruit, because this takes any drink to the next level. I’m all about offering fewer options but making sure that they are spectacular.” SOURCE Saltfreesaffa saltfreesaffa.blogspot.com facebook.com/saltfreesaffa

Festive

FIESTA “I wanted a fun, eclectic look for this drinks table,” says Lindy Fourie of KZN event planners Labola. “My main objective when sourcing the drinks was to find quirky-looking bottles to add interest and excitement.” She combined these finds with coloured and textured glasses and displayed metal and glass containers on a trio of contemporary tables. “These elements all contrast with the metal decor elements and hammered bronze mirror,” she says. The edible greenery includes strawberries, mint, lavender, thyme, parsley and rosemary. “A drinks table can easily look cluttered so ensure that everything is functional,” she advises. “Keep the garnishes interchangeable and give your guests a variety so they can mix their drinks to their taste.” Instead of a traditional ice bucket, Lindy created her own, adding fruit, flowers and herbs.

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To learn how to make Lindy’s ice bucket, visit gardenandhome.co.za SOURCE Labola labola.co.za

Contemporary

COOL

“I wanted this drinks table to be full of interesting conversation pieces,” says interior designer Amy Mitchell of Studio Mitchell. “A mix of materials like horn, brass and ceramics helps it look curated and rich.” She included items that are functional and decorative such as a large monkey bowl to hold lemons and a resin cattle skull bottle stopper. The use of black gives the display a chic, contemporary feel. “When setting up the table, think about the guests and arrange things so that they can serve themselves and the flow is seamless,” advises Amy. “One way to achieve this is by placing cocktail napkins and glasses in different places on the bar so guests always have one within reach.” SOURCE Studio Mitchell studiomitchell.co.za

DECORATING WITH BLUE

MOODY HUES

By painting the walls in Plascon’s Neptune Castle, Nicky Goldstone of Designs by Day established the sophisticated yet playful effect she wanted. “The rich colour brings out the jewel tones of the green sofa from our Ambuwani range as well as the scatters,” she explains. Adding to the luxe look are metallic touches in the Suri Light from Egg Designs and gold tray. “What works here is the contrast of the hard and soft, geometrics and soft watercolours.”

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blue

SPRING FRESH

The addition of fresh green always crisps up a pale blue scheme. In this dining room, a patterned wallpaper, Hillock, offsets a beautiful floral, Desmond, both by Thibaut from St Leger & Viney. Chairs upholstered in a striking modern pattern prevent the room from looking too traditional and plenty of white accents keep it fresh.

IN BLOOM

As the owners love traditional blue and white, interior designer Lisa Walters created a pattern on pattern effect for their living room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I lifted it with touches of red,â&#x20AC;? she explains. The starting points were the large format floral wallpaper from St Leger & Viney and pale blue sofa. She added scatter cushions in chinoiserie and floral designs, also from St Leger & Viney, and arrangements of blue and white Spode to complete the tradition-with-a-twist look.

ISLAND LIFE

To give this grey kitchen a lift, Bronwyn Smidt of The Textured Barn had the island painted soft aqua, which, together with matching bar stools, gives the kitchen a light fresh feel and makes an attractive contrast to the raw wood finishes.

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COOL AND CALM

As it reflects the sky, pale blue has a calming effect. Internationally acclaimed designer Thom Filicia’s Altitude Collection wallpaper is enhanced in this living room by almost-there glass tables, subtle geometric patterns and touches of complementary soft yellow. The wallpaper and fabrics are all by Kravet from St Leger & Viney.

PATTERN PARTY

You can combine a number of different blue and white patterns in one room. The secret is to choose patterns with the same intensity of blue. Here, a small bird design wallpaper forms the backdrop to layers of prints in the scatter cushions and rug. Design by Charmoon Interiors.

INDIAN SUMMER

For instant impact, you can’t go wrong with a statement wallpaper like Eijffinger’s Savor from Dreamweaver Studios. Use it in an entrance hall to set an exotic summery mood. It would also be highly effective in a powder room or behind a bed. Then, let the design shine by keeping the rest of the furnishings and walls plain.

MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS

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8 technique that can make a small room appear larger. Here, the walls and built-in bookcase were painted the same deep navy, which is repeated in the plush, velvet sofa. Adding contrast is a blue leopard print and an oriental floral design. Set against the dark background, simple items such as the pine cone ornament and floor lamp take on a sculptural appearance.

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BOLD OVER

Decorating with deep dramatic blue doesn’t necessarily mean that the room will look dark. In this study, Ocean Blues Trellis wallpaper and walls in the corresponding paint from INCdecor were offset with a white ceiling, white-framed artwork and a white sofa from Coricraft, resulting in a bold, yet fresh scheme.

PAST PERFECTED

“As it has a fireplace, this veranda is often used as a cigar lounge where sherry, coffee and cigars are served after a dinner party,” explains interior designer Lisa Walters who combined darker shades of blue for a formal, plush look. “We chose traditional, comfortable sofas and I used velvets, flocked fabrics, luxurious textures and touches of gold to add glamour.” The rug and cushion fabrics are from Hertex, sofa fabrics from St Leger & Viney and the accessories from Lisa Walters Interiors.

SOURCES Charmoon Interiors charmooninteriors.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Designs by Day designsbyday.co.za Dreamweaver Studios dreamweaverstudios.co.za Egg Designs eggdesigns.co.za Hertex hertex.co.za INCdecor incdecor.com Lisa Walters Interiors lisa@lisawaltersinteriors.co.za Plascon plascon.com St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za The Textured Barn thetexturedbarn.com

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WINDOW TREATMENTS

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With so many choices for window dressings, here are some pointers for choosing the right ones for your home

Blinds Blinds are ideal for small and awkwardly shaped windows. They come in wood, aluminium, fabric and even UVresistant sheers, plus there are myriad styles to choose from. Fabric blinds don’t need to be cleaned as often as curtains, so they’re a lowmaintenance option. For bedrooms, opt for blockout blinds or add a blockout lining to the fabric of your choice. Venetian blinds are best used in rooms like kitchens, while bathrooms and rooms with a lot of moisture require blinds made of waterresistant materials.

With Roman blinds, the amount of light let in is controlled by adjusting the height. They’re also perfect for adding a pop of colour or pattern to a room. Blinds in Harlequin Otani fabric from Black Fabrics. By installing multiple blinds on a wide window, each one can be adjusted separately. Blinds by AMERICAN shutters. Luxaflex® Silhouette® Shades let in gentle, ambient light even when closed. Ambient’s Antique blinds from Focus Blinds & Shutters have a faux wood appearance and come in a range of finishes. UV-resistant roll-up blinds, like these from Coolaroo, are perfect for home offices and kitchens. THIS SPREAD, CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT:

POINTS TO CONSIDER “In rooms that don’t get a lot of light, choose blinds with light-enhancing features that bounce the light around the room,” says Yvonne Tobien of Luxaflex®. Textured, sheer blinds such as Luxaflex® Silhouette® Shades offer privacy, while also letting in the light, which is great for a bathroom. Lining a fabric blind is crucial to ensure the fabric won’t fade. Also, consider faderesistant fabrics or try the UV-blocking roll-up blinds from Coolaroo. “Roman blinds will introduce pattern to a room without using loads of fabric,” says Steve Black of Black Fabrics. “You can pull them up to let in light during the day but, when down, they add a wonderful design element.” Swedish blinds use fabric on both sides so that, when rolled up, the pattern is still visible. “A fabric blind is a good place to use the bold prints that we’re seeing this season,” says Gail Butler of Halogen International. “As the surface is flat (unlike curtains), the pattern can be better appreciated.” “For a faux wood finish, try Antique blinds from Ambient,” suggests Cindy Aronowitz of Focus Blinds & Shutters. “They’re durable, scratch- and UV-resistant and come in different finishes.” For large windows, you can either have a single blind for a sleek look or multiple blinds that can be adjusted depending on where you want to block the light.

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Shutters Chic and unobtrusive, shutters have a classic look. Plus, there’s the added option of security, depending on the type you choose. They can be used in any room – even in humid areas like bathrooms – as long as they’re made from appropriate materials such as polyresin or aluminium. “Although shutters are more expensive than curtains and blinds, they’re hard wearing and maintenance-free, making them more cost effective in the long run,” says Werner Jansen van Rensburg of Plantation Shutters. They also take up little room. As shutters only require a wipe with a damp cloth, they’re easy to keep clean.

POINTS TO CONSIDER Shutters open and close in a variety of ways, including bi-fold, open-hinged and bypass. Always ensure there’s space for the style you have chosen to open. As shutters are custom made, consider them for windows that have an odd shape, such as arched or corner windows. Shutters are perfect for windows in showers, where fabric is not an option. “Use matching shutters on doors and windows to unify a room,” suggests Yvonne Tobien of Luxaflex®. Where moisture is a problem, Yvonne suggests shutters made of waterproof polyresin. “If you’re installing shutters at a beach house, our aluminium ones are a good choice, as they don’t rust,” says Anthony Mederer of Taylor Blinds & Shutters. “As they look just like any other shutters, security shutters are an effective alternative in estates or complexes that don’t allow burglar bars and other visible security measures,” says Kevin Bonner of Trellidor.

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Made from aluminium, Trellidor’s Security Shutters are strengthened internally and have a patented locking system. As the louvres can be adjusted for privacy, light and air control, shutters are ideal for bathrooms. They can also be made to fit non-standard windows. Shutters by Plantation Shutters. Pairing shutters like these from AMERICAN shutters with sheer drapes creates a romantic ambience.

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Curtains Luxurious looking and available in a huge variety of styles and headings, curtains offer a traditional, classic look. They have a soft, flowing effect that can’t be achieved with other window dressings. They’re also a great way to take advantage of the latest fabric trends. “Florals are huge again this season, in both large and small designs,” says Yolandi Dafel of St Leger & Viney. “Sheers are everywhere at the moment and they’re anything but boring,” says Steve Black of Black Fabrics. “Embroidery, velvet embossing and ombre effects are just some of the features available in sheers.”

To give the illusion of height, curtains should be hung from just below the ceiling. Make sure they just touch the ground. If curtains are too short for a room, add a panel of fabric in a coordinating colour to the bottom. Consider where the curtains will be hung. If in a bedroom, include blockout lining. “Sheers are a great way to add ambience and soften harsh glare. Printed sheers such as those with a watercolour pattern create dappled light and cast soft shadows,” says Lesley Wilson of Mavromac & Gatehouse. “Keep in mind that should you use a colourful sheer, the room will take on a different hue.” With a double rod, you can hang blockout curtains behind the sheers. Open the blockout ones during the day to get the effect of the sheer and close them at night. Consult a professional when calculating how much fabric you need, as different headings affect the amounts of fabric required. When purchasing ready-made curtains, ensure they’re long enough for your windows. “We make curtains in two standard lengths: 218cm and 250cm, so just measure your room and the window before you shop,” says Stacey Nel, marketing manager of Volpes. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

“People are loving sheers, as they crave softness in design,” says Steve Black. Printed ombre from Scion’s Haiku collection from Black Fabrics. A popular idea is to add a border to a plain fabric. Here, curtain and border fabrics are by James Hare from Halogen International.

SOURCES AMERICAN shutters americanshutters.co.za Black Fabrics blackfabrics.co.za Coolaroo coolaroo.co.za Focus Blinds & Shutters focusblinds.co.za Halogen International halogen.co.za Luxaflex® luxaflex.co.za Mavromac & Gatehouse mavromacandthegatehouse.co.za Plantation Shutters plantation.co.za St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Taylor Blinds & Shutters taylorblinds.co.za Trellidor trellidor.co.za Volpes volpes.co.za

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MAKEOVER

A breath of

FRESH AIR

BEFORE

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The terrace of this classic Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;burg home was updated to suit a family that loves the outdoors

IN PROGRESS

“THE POOL TERRACE had no structure or flow,” says designer Celeste van Lingen (pictured), owner of this 1940’s home in Saxonwold. “The pool was an odd shape, surrounded by dark clay paving and there was no shade. As a result, this huge outdoor area was barely used. “I wanted an outdoor living area with casual seating, a built-in braai and an undercover dining area that my family could enjoy all year round.”

HOW IT WENT FROM DRAB TO FAB A bench was built in to create a focal point and a place to sit. To add symmetry, planters were built in on either side of it and filled with low-maintenance plants like conifers, jasmine and buxus. The dark paving was replaced with large light-coloured stone pavers to give a sense of space and the pool was reconfigured into a more symmetrical, contemporary shape and refinished. A steel and timber roof was added above the far end to shade the dining area, and a braai, which converts into a fireplace during winter, was built in. Adding colour are scatters from Celeste’s home decor brand, INCdecor, which includes a range of printed outdoor fabrics that are water-repellent and mildew-resistant. “To add to the furnished feel, I hung a large wroughtiron clock above the bench and beaded chandeliers from the roof,” says Celeste.

NOW THE TERRACE can be enjoyed by the whole family all year round.

A bench was built in and accessorised with scatters covered in Celeste’s outdoor fabrics. The wall clock is from Garden Bleu. To shade the new dining area, a roof made from polycarbonate sheeting was installed. Timber slats prevent it from getting too hot. THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

SOURCES Garden Bleu gardenbleu.co.za INCdecor incdecor.com

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HOME PROJECT

This month’s

GOOD IDEA…

In the heat of summer, the sound of trickling water is very refreshing and it’s easy to achieve with a wallmounted fountain. These take up little room and, as the water is circulated by a pump, they only need to be topped up occasionally. If you’re concerned about children and pets, choose one with a single trough and place it where it’s out of reach. There are a number of different designs available so look for one that suits the style of your house and garden. Landscaping Blok Designs. SOURCE Blok Designs janblok.co.za

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The essence of a tropical garden is an inviting, cool space filled with an interesting array of textured foliage, the soothing sound of water and birdsong

THE GREEN ROOM

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EXPERT TIPS Lindsay Gray, Principal of The School of Garden Design shares her guidelines for creating a tropical backdrop for outdoor living Think of your garden as a powerful air conditioner in a hot, humid climate. Select trees and shrubs with large, glossy foliage that will shade your space. Play with textures that suit a tropical climate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the slender leaves of irises, agapanthus and clivia; the heart-shaped leaves of arums and anthuriums; the broad, convoluted foliage of philodendron, and all the pleated, patterned and deeply veined leaves of groundcovers such as peperomia, begonia, calathea and pilea species. Epiphytes attached to branches of overhanging trees or secured on the stem of a palm add an exotic note. Try staghorn ferns, an array of orchids and air plants, which are at home in a warm climate. In the absence of large trees, place orchids in interesting containers and attach air plants to a trellis panel. The soothing sound of moving water is a must in a tropical setting. Choose a waterfall, a formal or modern feature, a self-reticulating fountain or even an eye-catching container of water with a small fountain head. Take into account safety aspects for young children and vulnerable pets.

Zanzibar leaf platter, R220, Woolworths.

Berlin pots, from R149,99 each, Lifestyle Home Garden.

Laverne green 40cm glass vase, R932, LaForma Barcelona Living.

Natural teak root side table, R2 530, La Grange Interiors. Multi-striped seat pad, R130, Woolworths.

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SOURCES Garden World gardenworld.co.za LaForma Barcelona Living laformasa.co.za La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za Lifestyle Home Garden lifestyle.co.za Patio Warehouse patiowarehouse.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za The School of Garden Design offers in-house (Gauteng and KZN) and distance-learning courses in garden design and associated topics, including domestic gardener training. schoolofgardendesign.com or 082 449 9237

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JOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BURG GARDEN

OUTDOORS

WHO LIVES HERE A business professional who travels regularly, but loves to entertain whenever he’s at home

THE GARDEN A classical, split-level garden in Jo’burg. Lawned areas surround a deck, pool and tennis court, with a separate gravelled courtyard adjacent to the kitchen

t’s always rewarding to design a new garden in tandem with the house,” says landscaper Meleney Bruwer of Gardens by Meleney. Two years ago, at the initial planning phase, the owner of this spacious new build approached her to create a classical garden from scratch. The generous site needed to incorporate a pool, tennis court and courtyard, plus a substantial decked area for his now legendary tennis parties. “We communicate extremely well, and we both envisaged a formal garden with some informal elements,” explains Meleney. “I based the design on an evergreen structure, which looks good all year round. I find that gardens

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Perfectly situated beneath a large tree, the wooden deck allows for year-round entertaining. The furniture is from SHF. In the courtyard, a bench stands in front of a pleached hedge of Ficus nitida. Next to a dog sculpture, Bougainvillea ‘Donya’ adds a hit of pink to the covered patio.

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that are about three-quarters evergreen are very enduring. Once that’s in place you can have some fun with the rest.” The first step was to level the uneven site. Meleney designed two separate lawned expanses contained by buxus hedging and separated by a shallow stone staircase. “The owner wanted an immediate connection between all the different entertaining areas – there are garden or courtyard vistas from every

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room in the house,” she says. Running alongside the main veranda, the pristine upper level is a calm green retreat, with consecutive layers of viburnum and escalonia adding verdant texture to the boundary wall. Creating a striking focal point, a sculpture by Marieke PrinslooRowe forms a pale counterpoint to the dark green tones. Looking towards this upper level, there’s a satisfying sense of symmetry.

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Overlooking the top terrace, the patio is softened with pots of syzygium topiary, buxus balls and mixed annuals. Meleney created two levels from the sloping site, separating them with low hedging and shallow steps. Coir baskets filled with osteospermum and mini chrysanthemums. LEFT:

Pots flank the staircase, leading the eye upwards and encouraging a gentle meander. “I like to create different rooms, spaces that invite you to move through the garden and enjoy the changing views.” The lower level is definitely where the activities take place, however, most notably on the deck which is shielded by an enormous tree. “The deck is perfectly situated – adjacent to the pool and court, yet close enough to the house for a quick dash to the kitchen.” Furnished by interior designer Vivian Ward, it’s a spacious, inviting retreat – equally suited to a morning coffee or a round of after-tennis Pimm’s. Another room which puts you in mind of a holiday escape is the courtyard – a peaceful gravelled haven with a French-style water feature, eyecatching topiary and a bench for quiet contemplation. On closer THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Within the formal buxus structure, Meleney planted a herbaceous border with foxgloves, salvia, irises and daisies. A sculpture by Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe is surrounded by buxus hedge. Escalonia and viburnum hedging adds texture to the boundary wall. The covered patio faces onto the top lawned terrace.

inspection, the water spout is shaped like a lily pad. “I love the look of it, but it also makes an exquisite sound, which is incredibly restful,” says Meleney. Focal points abound in the garden, from a grey bunny statue to clusters of annual-filled pots and a life-size dog sculpture. “Initially I pictured a pale, more pastel-like palette, but my client loves bursts of colour. It was important

to include those accents which suit his personality.” The vivid pink bougainvillea on the covered veranda is a perfect example, a bold contrast to the abundance of greens and whites. The latter hold sway, with white arums, pots of mini chrysanthemums and erigeron, which was planted between the garden steps. “I did go a bit mad with white

primulas last spring,” admits Meleney. “My client hosted his god-daughter’s wedding in the garden. He’s a generous host who really loves to share this space; we couldn’t have imagined a more fitting setting.” THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE

With its central water fountain, the gravelled courtyard is adjacent to both the kitchen and the deck. A VascoStone fountain was planted with arum lilies. A rabbit statue surrounded by white primulas. LEFT:

SOURCES Gardens by Meleney 073 264 5795 Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe mariekeprinsloo-rowe.com SHF shf.co.za VascoStone vascostone.co.za Vivian Ward Interior Design vivianleighward@gmail.com

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On a

FRAGRANT CLIMBERS

HIGH Adorning trellises, pergolas and obelisks, scented climbers are the vertical wonders of the garden

CLIMBING ROSES

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The roses pictured here ‘Gold Bunny’ (yellow) and climbing ‘Iceberg’ (white), were trained over a pergola-covered walkway by landscaper Nicholas Spargo. Not all roses are perfumed. ‘Towering Rose Magic’ is a very fragrant tall climber and some scented David Austin roses such as ‘Graham Thomas’ will also climb if supported. Old roses like ‘Cécile Brünner’ become huge bushes. Flowering time: Spring and summer with at least three more flushes before pruning in winter. Position: Full and partial sun on a trellis, medium obelisk or pergola. Plant: Plant any time of the year. Dig deep, wide holes for each plant, at least 1m². Fill with good top soil, lots of compost and peanut shells so that the roots receive enough oxygen. Size: The mature height can be between 3–10m. Ramblers produce very long canes, but some only flower in spring. Water needs: Water deeply once or twice a week. Frost tolerance: Can take severe frost. Plants become dormant in winter after pruning.

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STARRY WILD JASMINE (JASMINUM MULTIPARTITUM) An indigenous jasmine, its fragrance is even stronger at night. It has attractive glossy leaves and the pink buds open to medium-sized, star-shaped white flowers. The caterpillars of some butterflies and moths feed on this plant. It does well in containers. Flowering time: Spring and early to late summer. Position: It prefers partial sun on a trellis against a wall or a medium-sized obelisk. Plant: Plant it any time of the year. Add lots of compost and a handful of bonemeal to the soil. Feed in winter with organic pellets. Size: 2–3m high, although it might climb slightly higher than that, and 2m wide. Water needs: Water deeply once a week. Good drainage is important, so add compost 2–3 times a year. Excess water around the plant will kill it. Frost tolerance: Can take light frost. Protect from heavy frost.

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WISTERIA SINENSIS One of the most popular fragrant climbers, wisteria should be pruned every year in December and again in winter (July). However, if pruned too severely, it won’t flower the next season or two. If it hasn’t been pruned in many years, only cut back branches halfway the first year and do the same for the next 2–3 years until there are branches with 2–3 buds. Wisteria is deciduous and bears flowers on almost bare branches. Flowering time: Spring. Position: Full sun. Grow on a large trellis

against a wall and over a pergola or wall. As the climber is heavy, the structure needs to be solid and strong. Plant: Any time of the year. Dig plenty of compost into the soil. Feed it in winter with organic pellets suitable for flowering plants. Size: Canes can reach 20–30m in length if left unpruned. Don’t allow it to form a thick canopy on a pergola; to get the best effect of the flowers on the structure, prune it neatly every year. Water needs: Water once or twice a week. Frost tolerance: Can take severe frost.

HONEYSUCKLE (LONICERA SPP.) There are 200 species of the fragrant northern hemisphere honeysuckle. The most common are the yellow and white and yellow and pink-flowered Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica). The indigenous Cape honeysuckle, which has orange, red, yellow or russet flowers, is not fragrant. It’s a good container plant provided the pot is large, the plant is fed once a month with organic pellets and mulched well.

STAR JASMINE (TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES) Although commonly called star jasmine, this remarkable evergreen climber with shiny dark green leaves is not a real jasmine. It’s drought tolerant and disease resistant. Prune it hard and it will bounce back. New hybrids include plants with variegated leaves tinged with yellow, white or pink. Flowering time: Late spring. The first flush lasts almost until the end of summer. It flowers again in autumn. Position: Full sun and partial shade. Plants

also grow in full shade, but won’t flower as prolifically. Train up a large trellis against a wall, over an archway or pergola. Plant: Plant any time of the year. Prepare the soil with compost for good drainage and feed in winter with organic pellets. Size: Branches can grow up to 3–5m long or more if left unpruned. The leaves and flowers are heavy and must be well supported to prevent tearing. For a neat effect, prune flat against a wall in midsummer after flowering. Water needs: Water once or twice a week. Frost tolerance: It can take some frost. Top leaves might burn in severe frost, but the plant will produce new shoots.

Flowering: Throughout summer. Position: In full or partial shade on a trellis against a wall, over a large obelisk or pergola. Plant: Plant any time of the year. Add lots of compost and a handful of bonemeal to the soil. Feed in winter with organic pellets. Prune hard in winter to prevent it becoming woody and to encourage fresh growth. Size: 2–3m although it might climb slightly higher than that, with a width of 2m. Water needs: Water plants in the garden deeply once a week. Those in containers should be watered twice a week. Frost tolerance: It can take severe frost. SOURCE Nicholas Spargo Spargo Landscape Consultants spargolandscapes.com spargolandscapes@gmail.com

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TOP TRENDS

for gardens

We asked industry experts what styles, innovations and plants are trending globally in gardens this year

LET IT BE Wabi-sabi, the Japanese-inspired trend of finding beauty in imperfection will be taking root in 2019. Authenticity is important – finding a connection to the earth and its natural processes, and accepting things as they are is more important than striving for the ideal.

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This means relaxed, wild plantings, with plants arranged in a random, informal fashion. Gardening expert Keith Kirsten says wild gardens with no-mow sections are big this year. “In these areas, we intervene less, allowing trees to grow large, sow seed randomly and clean up less to support beneficial

insects and birds. ”Embrace this trend by replacing lawn with veld grasses to create a meadow, even in just a small section of your garden. Avoid using chemicals, and instead of raking leaves, leave them as mulch. “Simply let your garden be,” says Keith.

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2019 GARDEN TRENDS

INDOORS IS THE NEW OUTDOORS

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Indoor plants add light and energy, which is particularly important to today’s social media generation who spend more time indoors. “Displaying plants inside is especially popular with those who are conscious of the environment and the role plants play in keeping the air clean,” says award-winning landscaper Mia Marsay of Over the Garden Wall. Their air-detoxifying benefits are being recognised by homeowners, who want the best for their families. These indoor plants include the spider plant (medium light), peace lily (low light) and bamboo palm (bright light). Other ways to introduce plants are terrariums, pots of cacti and tropical plants such as the fiddle-leaf fig (pictured), which prefer bright light.

EDIBLE BEAUTY “The popularity of growing your own food will continue into 2019 in a big way as people become more aware of what they eat,” says landscape designer Jan Blok. “Every garden, no matter the size, should have a vegetable and herb patch or even a window box with herbs.” Jan is a great proponent of ‘agrilandscaping’, the practice of replacing ornamental plants with edible plants. Vegetables and herbs can be just as pretty, or even more so, than ornamentals. “An example of this is underplanting an avenue of lemon trees with carissa or thyme and artichokes rather than flowering plants, or using Swiss chard or lettuce for foliage interest instead of ornamental shrubs,” he says. With the increasing number of vegetarians and vegans worldwide, growing your own protein is very relevant. Think legumes such as peas, broad beans, haricot beans and scarlet runner beans, which also bear lovely flowers. Plant kale, which is high in protein, for its beautiful dark green foliage and sunflowers for their protein-rich seeds.

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SMART GARDENING As technology takes over our daily lives, gardening is a pleasant escape into the natural world. However, knowing how to use some of the advances in smartphones, robotics and wireless plant sensors can make gardening less time consuming and more fun. Smartphone apps help organise, document and map plants – try Keith Kirsten’s app (keithkirsten.com/mobile-app.html) for loads of horticultural knowledge and advice. Or, plan your garden, track seeds sown and record successes and failures with gardenate.com. These days robotic mowers can see to lawn maintenance. Some, like Husqvarna’s Automower (pictured), fertilise the soil with miniscule clippings as they go, keeping the lawn neat and healthy. And, you can remotely monitor and control it with your smartphone. The latest in mobile tech allows you to manage irrigation remotely from a smartphone, laptop or computer. It calculates optimal watering programmes according to prevailing weather conditions. Some sensors can even keep track of the amount of sunlight hitting a particular patch of ground, temperature and nitrogen levels, and create customised care schedules.

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MARVELLOUS MINT Cool and refreshing, both on the eye and palate, mint is in the spotlight this year. Delicious in herbal teas, it has many healing properties such as aiding digestion and improving gut health – a huge food and health trend this year. Its strong scent is also said to raise mental awareness and increase heart vitality. It’s very easy to grow, almost too simple in fact, and it can become invasive. Try planting it in a pot or regularly pull out the runners in garden beds. It likes full sun, regular watering and richly composted soil.

SOURCES Beechwood Gardens beechwoodgardens.co.za Jan Blok, Blok Designs janblok.co.za Husqvarna husqvarna.com/za Keith Kirsten keithkirsten.com Mia Marsay, Over the Garden Wall 083 227 8030 Studio Melissa Louise melissalouise.co.za

CAPE GARDEN

Wild AND WONDERFUL

Pincushion proteas flourish on the terrace below the house alongside aloes, succulents, perennials and bulbs.

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With its informal paths and indigenous and water-wise plants, this garden blends into the surrounding mountainside

WHO LIVES HERE Artist Nola Muller, husband Gianni Viotti, and poodle, Bimba.

THE GARDEN A 500m² informal fynbos garden on a steep slope.

hen renowned artist Nola Muller isn’t surfing on her long board, you’ll find her either painting in her studio or working up a storm in her garden in Noordhoek, Cape Town. She and her husband Gianni have lived on this steep property for 12 years. “Fortunately,” says Gianni, “Nola knew just how to go about designing this garden as our previous homes were also on rocky mountain slopes.” Both Nola and Gianni have an affinity with nature and have spent hours hiking in the mountains, so

using the natural local flora was a foregone conclusion. So too was the use of natural elements like driftwood, gnarled and knotted stumps, rocks, stones and pebbles, all of which Nola loves to collect. “Gardening is a form of meditation for me. It keeps me in touch with nature, and as an artist, I’m inspired by the forms and colours.

Aloe rupestris. This intriguing natural sculpture of a tangle of roots and stems is the focal point on the top terrace. ‘Mardi Gras Tricolour’, a selection of Leucospermum erubescens, produces clusters of smallish flowers that change colour and shape as they mature, extending their flowering time. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:

DOS AND DON’TS OF GROWING FYNBOS Do anchor members of the Protea family with stakes or rocks if the plant has a small root base; their roots must not be disturbed when planted out. Do leave space between potentially large young plants for them to grow into. Do plant new fynbos every year or so, so you have plants of varying ages; some proteas have a shelf life of 5–10 years so it’s good to have some young ones to fill the gaps when the older generation dies. Don’t overwater. Don’t dig over the earth around fynbos; they like to have a compact setting.

It’s a perfect extension of my creativity,” she says. Situated at the top of a steep terraced slope, the house looks down onto diagonal paths, laid out by Nola to follow the natural contours of the lower garden. Flat, roughly hewn rocks, recycled pavers, pebbles, old bark chips and chipped wood were used on the paths which, edged with old logs, give structure to the garden. They included

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a tiny strip of buffalo grass, hidden behind the garden shed, for their dog. Initially, Nola grew plants such as vygies, pelargoniums, daisies and plectranthus from slips. But gradually she replaced these with more permanent shrubs and perennials. They include restios, ericas and members of the protea family that flower in winter, and pincushions and leucadendrons as well as serruria, which all flower in spring. In addition, there are smaller, interesting plants like struthiola, buchus, lobelias, helichrysums and euryops many of which now selfseed. The pinky blue lobostemon or agtdaegeneesbos, not often seen in gardens, is testimony to Nola’s skill at working with nature. As a result of the drought she’s also planting more indigenous succulents.

A no-nonsense gardener, Nola follows the advice of her late brother Richard Muller, a well-known landscape gardener in Cape Town. He advised her not to mollycoddle plants, but to bring them up tough. When planting she digs a hole just a bit bigger than the container and doesn’t add any compost; if she’s planting where there’s a clay layer, she’ll dig through it so the holes drain freely. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Rustic paths lead down to a little shed in the lower part of the garden. Nola arranged pebbles among an array of water-wise fillers like gazanias, Plectranthus neochilus, purple-blue felicia and purple osteospermum. Adding to the rustic look are sculptures of driftwood placed in strategic places.

As the garden has matured, she’s been quite ruthless in removing woody and poorly performing plants. This not only has a rejuvenating effect, but opens up the garden so one can see through it. It also encourages self-seeders to germinate and gives Nola space to either plant more of the plants that thrive, or try something new. For winter colour, she relies on proteas, ericas and aloes. She plants the former two for the sunbirds; the latter are so sculptural they are stunning even when not in flower. Nola loves the March lilies that appear every year without any fuss; if the leaves get tatty she simply trims the ends off.

Although Nola bemoans the fact that a mole has taken a liking to her garden, she derives great pleasure from sharing it with birds and other creatures like frogs and lizards. Her latest visitors include a delightful vlei rat, which doesn’t look like a rat at all, and carpenter bees that hum a tune while making holes in an old stump. Her relationship with her garden is a two-way street, and many of the plants feature in a collection of cameos she has painted.

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Beyond the pincushion protea Leucospermum oleifolium, are diagonal paths where weathered wood chips are confined by old poles. ‘Tottum’, a pincushion protea, thrives on the terraces of the steep, west-facing slope below the house. Old stumps, rocks and sculptured roots reinforce the natural look and give the garden structure. Serruria trilopha, a trident spiderhead is just one of the more unusual plants in her garden.

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GROWING HIBISCUS

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HIBISCUS

HIBISCUS ROSASINENSIS (CHINESE ROSE OR HAWAIIAN HIBISCUS)

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis grandiflora ‘Apollo’

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Native to South-East Asia and growing up to 3m high, this is the species that springs to mind when thinking of hibiscus. Their huge single or double blooms come in an array of colours including deep pink, vibrant red, subtle yellow and silvery white, while some varieties like ‘Snow Queen’ have variegated foliage. At their best in subtropical regions, they’ll survive in colder areas as long as they’re protected from frost. Plant them in a sunny

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ibiscus belong to the Malvaceae or mallow family, which boasts more than 2 000 species, including cocoa, cotton and okra – even baobabs belong to this family. You’ll find hibiscus species all over the world – from temperate regions to the tropics. A number of these have been carefully bred to highlight their best characteristic – their gorgeous blooms.

H. rosa-sinensis ‘Snow Queen’

H. rosa-sinensis ‘The Path’

position, and for best results, make sure they are fed and watered regularly. If you have a warm, sunny patio, you can grow hibiscus in large pots. They prefer rich, well-composted soil that drains well. The flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are edible and are often used in salads or made into a tea.

HIBISCUS SYRIACUS (ROSE OF SHARON) If you live in the frostier parts of South Africa, you can still grow hibiscus as H. syriacus shrugs off the most severe winters. While its blooms may be

H. syriacus ‘Hamabo’

smaller than those of H. rosa-sinensis cultivars, they are far more profuse. A rather slow-growing, deciduous shrub, it produces its luxuriant, large hollyhocklike blooms through summer and into autumn. While it prefers moist, well-drained, compost-enriched soil, it’s surprisingly adaptable to various soil types, pH levels, soil compaction, drought, heavy pruning and even pollution. In addition, it grows happily in most climatic regions as it’s able to cope with heat and humidity. Syriacus make splendid subjects in a mixed border and shrubbery.

H. syriacus

H. pedunculatus

INDIGENOUS HIBISCUS

H. moscheutos Luna ‘Light Rose’

HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS (SWAMP ROSE MALLOW) Hybridisers have been hard at work on this hardy species. One of the successes is the Luna series. These dwarf cultivars thrive in full sun and rich, well-draining soil and prefer it moist but not soggy. While the plants are relatively compact (just under a metre tall and about half

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a metre wide), the flowers average a whopping 20cm across. A well-branched, shrubby habit and floriferous nature make them ideal for containers and mixed borders. Plant in a sunny area in compost-enriched soil and keep them well-watered and fed throughout the warm months. Don’t be concerned if they die back in winter, they’ll bounce back once summer returns.

There are about 60 species of hibiscus indigenous to South Africa ranging from small perennials to trees of up to 5m tall. Some are quite showy and well worth growing. You’ll usually find them at nurseries specialising in indigenous plants. The two most widely available varieties are: Hibiscus pedunculatus (pink mallow) A dainty shrub that grows wild from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga, it reaches 1–2m high. It has striking pink flowers and is relatively fast growing, provided it’s planted in fertile, rich and well-draining soil and receives plenty of light. It’s easily propagated from seed and looks great in small groups placed towards the middle or back of a perennial bed and in pots. Hibiscus calyphyllus (sun hibiscus) This is adorned with bright lemonyellow flowers with deep red to black centres which attract birds and butterflies. The blooms close each evening. It’s a relatively large shrub (up to 3m high) so give it some space. It will grow in pots, as long as the container is of a good size. While it prefers moist, hot summers it will tolerate some cold. In frosty gardens, place it in a warm, sheltered position with some protection through winter.

SOURCES Specialist nurseries that supply hibiscus: Grow Wild growwild.co.za Petal Faire petalfaire.co.za Random Harvest randomharvest.co.za Witkoppen Wildflower witkoppenwildflower.co.za

GARDEN

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GARDEN NEWS & DEBUTS

To conserve water, target only plants that need it, install a rainwater tank and mulch, mulch, mulch

must-dos this month Contributing gardening editor Marianne Alexander’s handy checklist of essential chores to do in January

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Keep bedding plants moist by watering early in the morning and mulching. Replace tired plants with heat-tolerant annuals like zinnias, vinca hybrids, marigolds, coreopsis, cosmos and gazanias. Sow seeds of winter and spring-flowering annuals including primulas, Iceland poppies, stocks, cinerarias, Bellis perennis and violas in trays towards the end of January in cool areas. During hot dry spells, keep them moist in a cool but light position; protect from heavy rain. Neaten lawns that weren’t mown during the festive season by cutting them back gradually then keeping the mower on a high during the hot, dry summer months. Feed with 2:3:4 or 3:1:5. Look out for lawn caterpillars and mole crickets, which you may hear chirping at night. To repel insects like mosquitoes and flies, plant strong-scented plants in the garden or in pots near your outdoor sitting area. These include the peppermintscented Pelargonium tomentosum, lemon-scented P. citronellum and balm-scented P. panduriforme as well as lemon grass, rosemary, lavender, mint and lemon thyme. Maintain your rose-spraying regimen to control fungal outbreaks of mildew, black spot and rust. Give roses a midsummer prune. Keep container plants well hydrated; if the potting medium has dried out, loosen the soil and water until bubbles stop coming to the surface. Immersing containers in a bucket of water works well. Apply a generous 3–6cm thick mulch to bare soil before the heat of summer and after watering. Use rough compost, bark chips or straw. Camellias, azaleas, blue hydrangeas and gardenias prefer acid mulch. Give cymbidium orchids an application of a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertiliser to promote the formation of flower spikes. Repeat Gardenia monthly until the flower spikes open. Water and mist regularly in dry regions. If pruning trees to let in more light, lift the canopy by taking out entire branches rather than giving the tree an all-over trim. Cut back hail-damaged shrubs and trees to prevent the affected tissue from being infected. Trim fuchsias which have stopped flowering; boost with 3:1:5 fertiliser or an organic equivalent. Place faded hydrangea flowers underneath the bushes as a mulch.

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YUCCA ‘COLOUR GUARD’ Why: Also known as Adam’s needle, this drought-resistant, water-wise plant adds a new element to succulent plantings. It looks stunning in modern landscapes, as an accent plant or to add a tropical look. Where: It thrives in a well-drained sunny position. It’s ideal for containers and with time can reach 1,5m high. How: Bring out the colours by combining it with foliage plants in matching shades, or use its linear leaves as a contrast to conventional shrubs or water-wise spekboom, Euphorbia ‘Fire sticks’ and aeoniums.

ABSORBING NEWS Stockosorb Waterwise Crystals are just what’s needed to help retain water in the soil. Add them to hanging baskets and containers, R139,45 for 200g, available at Stodels Garden Centres. stodels.com

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Paradise found

Treat feathered friends to a hanging birdbath, R149,99, Lifestyle Home Garden. lifestyle.co.za

Strelitzias of the World: A Historical & Contemporary Exploration by Himansu Baijnath and Patricia A McCracken, R445, Jacana, reveals the fascinating story of this iconic plant family. Colourful drawings, illustrations and paintings by a host of botanical artists capture the beauty and unique quality of this flamboyant plant. jacana.co.za

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The VEGGIE garden

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Ideal for a kitchen courtyard, Brookwood planter box, R259,99, Mr Price Home. mrphome.com

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Patty pan squash

New Zealand spinach

Feed deciduous fruit trees like peaches and plums and tropical fruit such as mango, avocado, banana and pawpaw trees with an organic 3:1:5 fertiliser. Bury or bin fallen fruit. Continue to foliar feed young vegetables. Make another planting of summer vegetables including bush and runner (climbers) beans, patty pan squashes, zucchinis (or courgettes), which should be harvested while young and tender. Before planting another batch of radishes, carrots and beetroot, add waterretaining granules to the soil, and then cover rills with loose compost to keep them cool and moist. Make a final planting of tomato seedlings. Keep vegetables mulched and feed regularly with liquid fertiliser. Harvest corn or mealies when the tassels have dried. Plant New Zealand spinach, a creeping variety, which needs less water than other spinach. It’s delicious sweated in a pan with butter. In subtropical areas, plant cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, chillies and brinjals.

Three indigenous plants that attract

CARPENTER BEES

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THIS WEEKEND Trim autumn-flowering plants like poinsettias, iboza, barleria, ribbon bushes, Euryops spp. and chrysanthemums. This way you’ll encourage new growth and more flowers. Feed late-summer and autumnflowering bulbs and perennials.

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Crotalaria capensis (forest rattlepod) Cheerful sprays of yellow, pea-like flowers cascade from this small fast-growing, water-wise tree adding 1 colour from early summer. The lowdown: Plant in sun/semishade. It adds nitrogen to the soil. Rotheca myricoides (Oxford and Cambridge bush) This fastgrowing bushy shrub has eye-catching, open-faced blue flowers that appear in summer. The lowdown: 2 Plant in sun/ semi-shade. It’s fairly drought and frost tolerant once established. Regular trimming encourages better flowering. Dissotis princeps (wild tibouchina) Lovely velvety leaves and bold mauvepurple flowers, resembling those of 3 the tropical tibouchina, stud its upright stems in summer. The lowdown: Growing 1,2m high, it’s deciduous and sun loving and thrives in marshy conditions; pair it with sedges and redhot pokers.

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GREENHOUSES FOR SMALL SPACES

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Cucumbers thrive in greenhouses.

Why use one? A greenhouse creates the perfect environment for growing vegetables while protecting them from blistering sun, destructive hail, wind and frost. It also keeps out dogs, birds, monkeys and pests. In the sheltered environment, the growing season is extended, allowing you to grow frost-tender plants throughout winter, increasing the harvest produced in a small space. Greenhouses are ideal for vegetables, like cucumbers, that benefit from increased humidity and protection. In hot, dry areas, you can even successfully grow leafy greens such as spinach and lettuce. A greenhouse is also ideal for seedling propagation, giving you a head start on the season as frost-tender seedlings can be sown much earlier.

Choosing a greenhouse

Bell and Paton’s 3 x 2m greenhouse is ideal for small gardens.

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Although it’s tempting to buy an inexpensive one, they don’t last long as the plastic isn’t UV resistant. Rather look for sturdy models made to withstand South Africa’s harsh conditions. Bell and Paton’s portable walk-in greenhouses are specifically designed so the home gardener can assemble the units themselves. Galvanised 25mm steel poles fit together easily forming a sturdy frame. “A UVtreated, reinforced polyethylene plastic roof fits over the poles,” says local agent Belinda McLintock. “The kit comes

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2 Protection from hot afternoon sun, for example from a tree, will prevent overheating in summer.

This greenhouse gardener has made full use of the vertical space.

with instructions and the tools required to assemble a unit in less than an hour.” Once erected, it can be moved into the chosen position as it weighs less than 25kg. Side windows roll up for ventilation and netting keeps out pests. Optional extras include shelving and irrigation. “Our 3 x 2 x 2m model is ideal for small gardens and has front and back doors for easy access and ventilation.” Urban Freedom’s compact 2 x 2 x 2m greenhouse is small, yet efficient and produces enough food for two people with moderate needs. It has a front door, back vent and basic irrigation running through the centre of the roof frame. “The greenhouse film is UV stabilised, extending its lifespan,” says co-owner Luana Pasanisi. “It has built-in light diffusers, which soften the radiation

MAKE IT YOURSELF The cheapest option is to make your own greenhouse, which can be designed to comfortably fit into an existing space. This small veranda was converted into a sheltered greenhouse with recycled windows and doors. The only item the owners had to buy was the roofing. Fitted with shelving, the area is ideal for propagating seedlings. This greenhouse was made using PVC pipe hoops arched above 700mm high beds and covered with strong UV-resistant plastic.

and distribute it evenly. This encourages uniform growth and increases yield. It also contains UV blockers that reduce UV transmittance.”The sheeting has built-in, anti-drip agents to prevent condensation, which reflects light and increases the risk of fungal and bacterial disease.

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Use the vertical space to increase the growing area.

Sarracenia (pitcher plant)

growing space, to dry herbs and seeds or to store your tools. Planning is important to maintain full capacity all year round. As soon as one crop is transplanted into the garden (or harvested), another tray of seeds should be ready to be placed inside. Keeping records in a diary is a good way to keep track of what’s where.

Greenhouse tips

Shelving, hanging plants and good planning all maximise the harvest.

Tips for maximising space Use shelves to make the most of vertical space. The lower levels don’t receive as much sunlight and can be used for crops such as lettuce that won’t mind a bit of shade. Use hooks, hanging containers and suspended shelves to provide more

Correct positioning prevents the greenhouse from becoming overheated. Ideally it should receive six to eight hours of mostly morning sun, with protection from the hot late-afternoon sun especially in summer. Position it facing north to south to prevent tall plants creating shadows. A portable greenhouse can be moved to different areas in summer and winter. Sun can be cut out with shade cloth and ventilation controlled by opening windows and doors. Pests are often attracted by the humidity and warmth inside a greenhouse. Vigilance and regular inspections are key to catching them early.

CLEVER PEST CONTROL Ben Crory of Colourful Splendour Nursery in Craighall Park, Jo’burg, has an ingenious solution for pest control in greenhouses – carnivorous plants. “Pitcher plants such as sarracenia are very efficient at catching many pests, including slugs. They thrive in a greenhouse and all they need is a tray of water for the pot to stand in.”

WIN! We’re giving away a Bell and Paton greenhouse worth R4 000. It’s 3m long, 2m wide and 2m high and comes with an easy-to-connect irrigation system. To enter, SMS the word GREENHOUSE, your name and postal and e-mail addresses to 48406. An SMS costs R1,50 and free SMSes do not apply. For full Ts&Cs, see page 93.

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SOURCES Bell and Paton bellandpaton.com Colourful Splendour Nursery 011 447 5817 Jane’s Delicious Urban Gardening by Jane Griffiths (Sunbird Publishers, jonathanball.co.za) janesdeliciousgarden.com Urban Freedom urbanfreedom.co.za

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FLAVOUR

Nothing matches the natural, authentic flavour of herbs, especially if you grow them yourself

hether you’re a weekend chef or a full-time foodie, the pleasure of picking home-grown herbs and cooking with them knows no bounds. It’s not even necessary to have a garden. Herbs thrive in containers,

so they can be grown on a patio, sunny deck or the kitchen courtyard. Make a feature of them by planting a variety in stylish containers. As they’re close at hand, they’re easier to pick and care for; just make sure they get enough sunshine and fresh air.

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PATIO HERBS

ON THE MENU This window-box-sized container doubles as an edible centrepiece. Invite your guests to snip off the flowers and leaves and garnish their own salad, decorate their dessert or simply pop a sprig into a drink. Nasturtium ‘Alaska’ (1) has cream, yellow, orange or red flowers with variegated leaves. Both the edible leaves and flowers have a peppery flavour. Mint ‘Julep’ (2) has sweetly scented leaves and a fresh flavour that makes it ideal for desserts and fruit punches. Cut it back often to restrict its growth. ‘Dark Lady’ basil (3) is compact (30cm high), disease resistant and tasty. It will overwinter well, if kept in a sheltered position. ‘French’ thyme (4) is one of the best culinary varieties. Use it in vinegars and butters. It is low growing and bushy with narrow grey leaves and tiny edible white flowers. ‘Country Cream’ oregano (5) is ideal for a tabletop container because it’s not as vigorous as standard oregano. Its growth is low and spreading and its green and cream leaves always look pretty. Growing tips: For healthy flowers and foliage, fertilise once every two weeks with a liquid fertiliser at half strength. Keep the soil moist but don’t overwater. Press your finger into the soil and if it’s moist, delay watering by a day. In the kitchen: Make herb vinegar using Basil ‘Dark Lady’. Use 200g fresh leaves and flowers, lightly bruised with a rolling pin. Put in a sterilised jar then pour in 750ml good quality grape, wine, or apple cider vinegar. Seal and shake well. Keep in a cool dark place for two to three weeks, shaking the jar from time to time for the flavours to develop. Strain through muslin or a filter into sterilised bottles. Add a flowering sprig, seal and label. Use the vinegar in salad dressings or when cooking.

FOR THE BRAAI The Urban Box, made from recycled wood, is available in a range of colours (with optional wheels for easy moving). It provides enough space to cultivate a range of perennial and annual herbs for flavouring red meat, chicken, fish and roasted vegetables. This collection, put together by Louis van Aswegen of Healthy Living Herbs, is also suitable for the outdoor grill.

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Place ‘Tuscan Blue’ rosemary (1) in the centre, as the tallest grower. Use the stems for skewers, flavouring lamb and as a marinade for chicken. Add branches to the fire for a delightful aroma. Fill in with low growing perennials – Greek oregano, lemon thyme (2), flat-leafed parsley (3), and with grassy garlic chives (4) for texture. All these are strongly flavoured herbs for marinades and basting sauces. Allocate one corner to small chilli bushes (jalapeno) for roasting, chopping into salsa and for hot dishes. For colour and texture, plant large-leafed purple basil and sweet basil (5). Both are good for salad dressings, garnishes and tomato-based sauces. Add alyssum (6) for fragrance and decoration. In the ceramic container, lemon verbena (7) with fillers ‘Golden Creeping’ oregano (8) and ‘Silver’ thyme (9) are all delicious with fish. Chop the herbs, mix with olive oil and garlic, and use as a marinade or basting sauce for grilled fish. Growing tips: Constant picking will prevent the herbs from outgrowing their space (and one another) keeping them bushy and healthy too. In winter, when the basil is over, replace with coriander, chervil and rocket. Lemon verbena will also die down but will sprout again in spring. In the kitchen: Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a spicy herb topping for grilled meat. To make it, finely chop parsley, garlic and oregano and place this and vinegar, chopped chillies, salt, and pepper, in a blender. Add oil in a steady stream while blending and pulse a few times to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Before serving, stir and season as needed. Chimichurri will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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For a step-by-step guide to growing your own herb window box, visit gardenandhome.co.za

TIPS FOR GROWING HERBS IN CONTAINERS Use good quality potting soil. To ensure a consistent supply of nutrients, include slowrelease organic fertiliser in the potting mix. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put small stones or gravel on the bottom of the container as this is more likely to hinder drainage.

SUMMER SELECTION Herbs are not just prized for their culinary benefits, they also make soothing teas and thirst-quenching drinks. Those with fruity, zesty or lemon-flavoured leaves are best. On hot days, simply pop some fresh sprigs into a jug with ice and water, or make a herb-infused syrup as a base for a cooler. Herb teas are often drunk as a digestive or before going to bed as an aid to sleeping. Some herbs work better when grown individually as specimens. To make a feature of them, plant them in pots that are the same colour or style. Groupings of three or five pots (or any uneven number) work best. Use different sizes to vary the height. Rosemary ‘Ginger’ (1) is a neat, vigorous perennial shrub with a noticeable ginger flavour and fragrance. Keep it compact with regular pruning. Use in energising cold or hot drinks and to flavour roast meats. Strawberry ‘Toscana’ (2) is an everbearing variety with dark-pink blossoms and juicy, deep-red fruit. ‘French’ thyme (3) is one of the best culinary thyme varieties and makes a healthy tea. Thyme tea strengthens the respiratory system and acts as a general tonic. The ‘Fruit Salad’ plant (Solanum muricatum) (4) bears egg-shaped fruits. It has a slightly drooping habit and needs to be supported. When ripe, the fruit is apricot coloured with purple markings. It has a honey-like fragrance and crisp slightly sweet flesh. Slice and use to flavour cool drinks, add to salads and fruit salads and even slow cook it in savoury meat dishes. The green fruit is poisonous so always wait until it’s fully ripened. ‘Citronella’ geranium (5) is planted with pennyroyal mint (6), both better known as mozzie-busting herbs,

Lemon verbena is delicious with fish and also makes a refreshing iced tea.

essential when sitting outdoors on warm summer nights. ‘Citronella’ geranium leaves can be infused to make a tea and flavour desserts, fruit punches and vinegar. The leaves of creeping pennyroyal have a strong peppermint aroma when crushed. Rub the leaves over your skin to deter mozzies.

500ml fresh orange juice. Pick a small handful of ginger rosemary sprigs (the top tips) and put them in a small pot with 1T honey and ⅔ cup water. Bring to the boil stirring. Remove and leave to cool. Fill a jug with ice cubes, add the strained cool rosemary syrup and top up with ginger ale and orange juice.

Growing tips: Herbs in pots do better with morning sun and afternoon shade. They need at least two hours direct sun a day; this improves their taste and they will be better able to resist pests and diseases. In the kitchen: Make a ginger rosemary fruit cup. Chill 450ml ginger ale and

SOURCES Herbs supplied and planted by Healthy Living Herbs healthyliving-herbs.co.za. The Urban Box supplied by Talborne is available at garden centres and hardware centres. talborne.co.za. Terracotta and ceramic herb containers supplied by Lifestyle Home Garden lifestyle.co.za

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Turkish DELIGHT Restaurant owner Tayfun Aras and his wife Louise celebrate the New Year with typical casual warmth in the garden of their Cape home

Tayfun Aras

ou have to remember that in Turkey at New Year it’s 14– 20°C outside so we have lots of meze, something in the oven and plenty of fruit and dried nuts,” says Tayfun Aras who’s just released his first cookbook, Anatoli – Authentic Turkish Cuisine (Human & Rousseau). In the tiled courtyard of his sprawling home in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, Tayfun entertains with typical warmhearted Turkish exuberance, matched only by the attentive hospitality of his South African-born wife Louise. Food is served on a brightly patterned table and the mood’s very relaxed. During the 15 years he’s run his popular Turkish restaurant Anatoli in Green Point, Tayfun has honed his cooking skills as well as his calm and unflustered manner. However, he hasn’t always been in the frenetic restaurant business. “I studied archaeology at Ankara University and after graduating went to Marmaris, a town on the coast where I realised there was more money to be made from tourism than archaeology.” It was here that he met Louise who was backpacking around Turkey. They married and had two daughters, Lara and Berna, before moving back to Louise’s home country. In 2003, Anatoli on Napier Street in

Menu SIGARA BÖRE I (FILO CIGARS) PEKMEZDE HELLIM (HALLOUMI CHEESE BAKED IN MOSKONFYT) ÇOBAN SALATA (SHEPHERD’S SALAD) FIRINDA HUMMUS (HOT HUMMUS) INCIK (LAMB SHANKS) PILAV (FRAGRANT RICE) BAKLAVA

Greenpoint came on the market and Tayfun says he grabbed the opportunity to run his own restaurant. He then taught himself to cook professionally. “I haven’t changed the system created by Bevan Christie and Mustafa Candan, but over the years, I’ve added new dishes, altered the decor and lighting and tried to keep it as hip and happening as possible without losing its soul,” he says. “Turkish food has many different forms, from a simple poached egg to stuffed mackerel. As the ancient spice route went through Turkey from Istanbul to China, we use lots of herbs and spices – cumin, dried chillies,

Tayfun Aras, Len Straw and Louise Aras

thyme, oregano, paprika and cinnamon. We also grill a lot making kebabs with lamb, chicken, liver, mince, kidneys, ribs, swordfish, halloumi cheese, green chillies, baby onions and aubergines. “At home, I use recipes from Turkey, the Balkans, the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. We mostly braai fish or lamb, and I cook lamb in yoghurt for my daughters.” When Tayfun entertains, he keeps the menu simple and the guests’ glasses full. He advises that if you’re braaiing, make enough coals as good food takes time, and provide lots of small snacks. He believes that a hungry guest will always enjoy your food.

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SIGARA BÖREĞI (FILO CIGARS) (Serves 6) 8 sheets filo pastry 250g hard feta 30ml ground black peppercorns 2 eggs, beaten 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped sunflower oil, for frying

1. Cut each sheet of filo into three equal-size pieces and keep under a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. 2. Crush the feta with a fork and mix it with the peppercorns, eggs and parsley. 3. Place a tablespoon of the mixture along the bottom edge of a piece of filo. 4. Fold both sides over to prevent the filling leaking out during frying. Roll up like a cigar. Seal the end using sunflower oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 5. Deep-fry and serve hot.

PEKMEZDE HELLIM (HALLOUMI CHEESE BAKED IN MOSKONFYT) (Serves 6) 1 block halloumi, cubed 125ml moskonfyt 30ml sesame seeds, toasted

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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Put the halloumi in an ovenproof dish and then place in the oven. 3. When it releases the juices, (about five minutes) remove from the oven and discard the juices. 4. Add the moskonfyt to the dish and return it to the oven for 3 minutes until the moskonfyt starts bubbling. 5. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and serve.

Back: halloumi cheese baked in moskonfyt; front: hot hummus

ÇOBAN SALATA (SHEPHERD’S SALAD) (Serves 6) 4 big ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 3 Mediterranean cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into the same size chunks as the tomatoes 2 pimento peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced salt, to taste 1 red onion, thinly sliced and rubbed with salt 125ml cold-pressed olive oil juice of ½ lemon 30ml red wine vinegar sesame seeds, to taste, toasted ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped TO SERVE ciabatta

1. Place the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in a deep serving bowl. 2. Salt the vegetables lightly to extract all the juices and flavours – don’t add too much here as the onion has already been salted. 3. Add the onion, toss and then add

the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and sesame seeds. If needed, add a bit more olive oil. 4. Sprinkle the parsley on top and give it a final stir so everything is coated with the liquid. 5. Refrigerate for 15 minutes and serve with lots of ciabatta (the closest thing to Turkish bread).

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FIRINDA HUMMUS (HOT HUMMUS) (Serves 6) 500g hummus 250ml thick yoghurt 60ml pine nuts or chopped walnuts 250g butter 15ml chilli flakes TO SERVE crusty bread, such as ciabatta

The kitchen gadgets I couldn’t live without are my different knives. My favourite chefs are Australian chef Neil Perry and I love Refika Birgül’s way of modernising Turkish cooking. My store cupboard staples are dry isot chilli flakes from Ursa, cumin, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, grape molasses, za’atar and feta. My most memorable meal is any meal that my parents cook when I visit them in Turkey. My mother is 82 and my father 85 and they still cook up a storm. The best meal I ever ate was a 4,5m one-piece Adana kebap in Istanbul and churros and coffee in Barcelona.

INCIK (LAMB SHANKS) (Serves 6)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Mix the hummus and yoghurt together well in an ovenproof dish and place in the oven. 3. While the hummus is baking, dryroast the nuts for 30 seconds, then add the butter and, once melted, the chilli flakes. Let it bubble for a minute and then take it off the heat. 4. Once the hummus starts bubbling and begins to colour on the sides, remove from the oven and pour over the butter mixture. Serve with crusty bread. COOK’S NOTE This recipe is based on Scottish foodie Ghillie Başan’s recipe. It’s very filling so keep the portions small otherwise your guests won’t have room for the main course.

6 lamb shanks, about 400g each 300g flour seasoned with salt, black pepper, cumin and paprika sunflower oil, for frying 4 onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped zest and juice of 3 oranges 30ml tomato paste 30ml whole coriander seeds 15ml chilli flakes 15ml dried oregano 15ml dried paprika 1ℓ hot water 1kg baby potatoes, washed

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Dip the shanks into the seasoned flour and shake well to get rid of the excess. 3. Over high heat, fry the shanks in a pan in oil until golden brown all over. 4. In a large stovetop-to-oven casserole, fry the onions, garlic and tomatoes in oil over medium heat until cooked. 5. Add the orange zest and juice, tomato paste, coriander seeds, chilli flakes, oregano, paprika and hot water. 6. Place the shanks into this liquid and add the baby potatoes. Bake in the oven, covered with aluminium foil, for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking time to give a nice colour to the shanks and potatoes. 7. Serve with fragrant rice. gardenandhome.co.za | JANUARY 2019

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Louise Aras, Johan de Villiers and Carolie Strydom

PILAV (FRAGRANT RICE) (Serves 6) 500ml uncooked fragrant or basmati rice 60ml butter 60ml orzo rice 15ml salt 1ℓ boiling water

1. Rinse the fragrant or basmati rice until the water runs clear. 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and brown the orzo rice thoroughly until the butter browns, but does not burn, and has a nutty taste. 3. Add the rinsed rice and the salt and stir until all the rice is coated with butter. Add the boiling water, stir, flatten the surface of the rice and turn the heat down to its lowest setting. 4. Put the lid on and keep it closed. When all the water has been absorbed, switch the heat off and let it stand for another 15 minutes with the lid on. COOK’S NOTE For extra flavour, add 15ml butter shavings over the top of the cooked rice. Wait until it melts down to the bottom of the saucepan. After the butter has browned add 2 grated tomatoes instead of the orzo.

BAKLAVA (Serves 6) FOR THE SYRUP 1,2kg sugar 750ml water juice of ¼ lemon

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FOR THE BAKLAVA 100g sugar 750ml chopped walnuts 250g unsalted butter, melted 1 box filo pastry (14–16 sheets in a box)

1. Prepare the syrup beforehand so that it has time to chill. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. 2. When clear, add the lemon juice and boil again. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. 3. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 4. Mix the sugar and walnuts together thoroughly. Set aside. 5. Brush melted butter on the bottom of a rectangular tray and lay the first sheet of filo pastry on the tray. 6. Add more layers of filo, brushing each one with melted butter. When you get to the sixth layer, sprinkle over a cup of the mixed nuts and sugar.

Tayfun Aras, Carolie Strydom and Len Straw

7. Repeat twice more until all the ingredients are used up. 8. Cut the baklava into squares and bake for about 45 minutes. 9. Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the cold syrup over the top – you must hear the sizzling when the syrup meets the piping hot pastry. SOURCES Anatoli anatoli.co.za Human & Rousseau humanrousseau.com

FOOD AND WINE

PLAY IT COOL

Bon appetit Get a taste of what’s new in the culinary world

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Great Grilling

Jan Braai’s, Red Hot, R295, Bookstorm, is now available in paperback, so it’s easy for braai fans to take on holiday. This definitive guide contains fabulous ideas for the grill. Not just meat, but seafood, vegetables and desserts. Find the recipe for this mouthwatering Chicken, Camembert, Fig and Bacon Burger on our website, gardenandhome.co.za

Cider rules Cool and fruity Loxtonia Apple Ciders are free of preservatives and additives and made from freshly pressed, naturally fermented apples. They’re available in Crispy, Sparkling, Stone Fruit Flavoured and Pale Amber, R25–R30 for 340ml, at selected retailers. loxtonia.co.za

Ring in the New Year with a twist on the usual bubbles. From French Champagne house Veuve Clicquot, comes Rich Rosé, R899, designed for mixology. Fill a glass with ice, add fresh lime or pineapple and top up with Rich Rosé. veuveclicquot.com

If ice cream and sorbet are your passion, make your own with the semiautomatic Krups 1,6ℓ Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker, R1 199 from Yuppiechef. Simply freeze the bowl for 24 hours, fill and churn and you’ll have a batch of freshly made ice cream in under 40 minutes. yuppiechef.com

Going GREEK Clover’s New Authentikos Double Cream Yoghurt is made using an authentic Greek strain, giving it a thick, rich and creamy texture. With added amino acids and vitamins and in three flavours, it’s a valuable source of protein and a good snack-on-the-go. From R8,49 for 100g at leading retailers. clover.co.za

Living it up Chefs Ryan Cole and Luke Dale Roberts of The Test Kitchen fame, have opened Salsify at The Roundhouse, Camps Bay, Cape Town. Expect understated elegance, fabulous views and a fine dining experience. Book well in advance. Call 021 010 6444 or visit salsify.co.za

WHAT’S ON 26 JANUARY Delheim 2019 Harvest Festival Dress up in shades of pink for the harvest celebrations at Delheim wine estate, Stellenbosch. There’ll be grape picking, stomping and a host of activities, foods and estate wines on offer. Don’t miss the fynbos cupcakes and Pinotage ice cream. Tickets are limited and are R650 pp at quicket.co.za. Visit delheim.com or call 021 888 4600.

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EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING

Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a BEACH

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Light and fresh, these Mediterranean-style seafood dishes are big on flavour and easy to make

MEDITERRANEAN MUSSELS (Serves 4–6) 30ml olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 2 stems fresh oregano 125ml dry white wine 1kg mussels in shells, cleaned 1 x 410g tinned chopped tomatoes 100g Kalamata olives 150g feta cheese, cubed milled black pepper, to taste 30ml fresh basil leaves, torn TO SERVE lemon wedges and crusty bread or garlic bread

1. Heat the oil in a wide pan over a low heat and fry the garlic for 2 minutes. 2. Increase the heat and add the bay leaves, oregano and white wine. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes. 3. Add the mussels and tinned tomatoes and cook, covered, for 3 more minutes. 4. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for another minute. Discard any mussels that haven’t opened. 5. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty or garlic bread.

SMOKED PAPRIKA PRAWNS ON HERBED ORZO (Serves 6)

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SHAVED FENNEL SLAW (Serves 4–6)

FOR THE HERBED ORZO 400g orzo or rice pasta 15ml basil or coriander pesto 45ml fresh parsley, mint and/or coriander salt and milled black pepper, to taste FOR THE SMOKED PAPRIKA PRAWNS 15ml olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 600g queen or medium prawns, cleaned and shelled 5ml paprika 5ml ground cumin 3ml smoked paprika 1 orange, juice and finely grated zest salt, to taste

1. Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions. 2. Drain and while still warm, stir in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and black pepper. 3. To make the prawns, heat the oil in a wide pan over a low heat and fry the garlic for 2 minutes. 4. Increase the heat and add the prawns. Fry for 2 minutes. 5. Add the cumin, paprika and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute. 6. Add the orange juice and zest and season with salt. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes and serve at once.

1 small white cabbage, finely sliced 1 fennel bulb, thinly julienned 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely julienned 6 radishes, finely julienned 45ml fennel tops, chopped 80ml Greek salad dressing salt and milled black pepper, to taste

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DESTINATIONS

On the run

Medehane Alem, ‘Saviour of the World’, in the Bole district is the largest Orthodox Cathedral in Ethiopia.

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Short on time, out of breath and a little high, Nancy Richards does a dash around Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa

NANCY’S TRAVEL TIPS

Wheelbarrow fruit stalls make a mobile market.

Joy and victory at the Finish line in Meskel Square.

NEED TO KNOW Do some homework online or buy a travel guide. There’s a lot to learn. MUST-SEE SIGHT Museums, markets and churches aside, what’s most absorbing about Addis Ababa is the street life – wheelbarrows, taxis, donkeys and all. FAVOURITE BITE Injeera, a local staple food with a variety of meats and sauces. NICE TO KNOW Attend a coffee ceremony.

A river of people stream through the city on the Great Ethiopian Run.

ancy doing The Great Ethiopian Run? 10km round Addis?” A friend threw out the suggestion over the phone. I’d once been overawed by a traveller’s tale of cave churches dug out of rock in deep, rural Ethiopia – both the image and the longing to visit had stayed. So I was in. I never got to see the rock churches, but I sure got to see Addis on the run. As foreign trips go, it was a bit of a sprint. Arriving Friday night, warm-up run Saturday morning, squeezed in a traditional wedding, registration party Saturday night, and dawn the next morning at the music-pumping starting line in Meskel Square, together with 42 000 other entrants. There’s nothing new about running

in a city – think New York, London and Cape Town marathons – but with just 10km to cover, it means you can take it all in without killing yourself. A bonus is trotting with Ethiopians of all paces and persuasions – past coffee stalls, goat markets, bars, butcher shops and an assortment of unfinished buildings. Coupled with altitude breathlessness (at 2 355m above sea level, Addis is one of the world’s highest capitals), the visuals had me stopping at every turn.

But with the run done and a day to spare, there was still more to see of this intriguing city. Given the “singularity of Ethiopia,” to quote Alex Perry, author of The Rift, “claimed to be the birthplace of mankind, one of humanity’s oldest civilisations, never colonised, and with its own alphabet, religion, calendar and clock” – getting some background to the country was a must. An aged copy of Bradt’s Ethiopia had been my inflight companion on the six and a half hour

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Coffee ceremony with popcorn at Yaya Village.

Shopping at Shiro Meda market.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP WHEN TO GO A mostly temperate climate with March, April and May the hottest months. On the unique Ethiopian calendar, Christmas is Jan 7, New Year September 12. The colourful Meskel Festival marking the discovery of the true cross takes place September 14. The Great Ethiopian Run happens annually in November. ethiopianrun.org GETTING THERE Ethiopian Airlines has daily flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, three times daily from Jo’burg. ethiopianairlines.com GETTING AROUND Unless you’re very confident about taxi and tram travel, find a tour guide in advance or book through your hotel. USEFUL SITES Ethiopian Tourism Organisation ethiopia.travel and Tek Tour tekethiopiatours.com VISAS South Africans can apply for a visa online; it takes three working days and costs around R1 260. ivisa.com CURRENCY The currency is the Ethiopian Birr. At the time of going to print 1ETB:R0,51. Guided day, city or walking tours vary between ETB1 959 (about R999) and ETB2 264 (about R1 160). A simple meal and cup of coffee costs around ETB150 (about R76).

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flight from Cape Town. I’d also been advised, “best find a local to take you around”. So with my long list of historical and cultural imperatives, I got lucky with the embassy driver Danny Fisaha who realistically pared down my list and went on to tell me the story of Empress Taytu who, captivated by a particular bloom in this area, persuaded her husband Emperor Menelik II to build her a house here. She named the city that followed it Addis Ababa meaning New Flower. With the patience of Job, Danny took me first to the ‘beginning’, to witness the skeletal remains of 3,2 million-yearold paleo icon Lucy in the basement of the dimly lit, down-at-heel but proud National Museum in King George VI Street. Notable is the great antiquity of the art and artefacts here and I was grateful to have Danny who helped speed up the time travel. Spinning forward a few centuries, another more ubiquitous, if controversial icon, is Haile Selassie (aka Ras Tafari, after whom the Rastafarian movement was named). Despite suspicions surrounding his death following a coup d’état in 1974, his spirit still looms large and our next

Everyone needs shelter from the sun.

Meatballs on a bed of injeera, traditionally eaten with the fingers.

Locally woven textiles. Some of the many images of Hailie Selassie at his dedicated museum. Sporting rasta-style dreads, a vendor makes a sale.

Emperor Selassie’s stately bedroom in his former home.

stop was the late Emperor’s palace in Algeria Street, which he donated to the University of Addis Ababa in 1961. It’s now part campus, part Ethnological Museum with extraordinary displays of musical instruments and religious art. On another floor, the bedroom of Tafari (who traced his ancestry back to Menelik I, son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba) is a glimpse into his opulent lifestyle. But his full magnificence is to be seen at the dedicated museum behind the Ethiopian Orthodox St George’s Cathedral. It was here he was crowned in 1930, and it has since become a pilgrimage site for Rastafarians – talking of which, it was a surprise to see

the dancing statue of the dreadlocked musician in the centre of what is now known as Bob Marley Square. I was really keen to see the giant, legendary Merkato (marketplace). “Too big, too busy, too much,” cautioned Danny. Instead, dodging schoolchildren and wheelbarrows full of fruit, he navigated the narrow streets of Entoto Avenue and Shiro Meda, the traditional textile market where locals shop. I bought tiny silver crosses as gifts and white gauzy scarves called netela. A major essence of Ethiopia, however, and very exportable, is coffee. Vendors of the pots and grasses used for the home coffee ceremony were everywhere and you can’t go wrong with take-home gifts of some freshly-ground. After the run it had been a privilege to visit Yaya Village, a sports resort founded by international long-distance athlete Haile Gebrselassie, about 10km outside of Addis in the Entoto Mountains. Here was an opportunity not just to experience a coffee ceremony, but to have a traditional meal accompanied by

traditional music. For me the wedding feast had been an introduction to both the dance and the Ethiopian cuisine. Eaten with the fingers, the latter consists mainly of injeera (a spongy pancake made from tef a local grain) and wat, a meaty stew with curds and other side dishes. This may or may not float your culinary boat, but the absence of fast food franchises and obesity on the streets spoke volumes. My time with Danny up, I bade him farewell and took myself back down to Meskel Square, a short walk from Panorama Hotel in the Bole district for a last nostalgic look. There I found by chance the humble but picturesque Addis Ababa museum. I realised that you would probably need a lifetime to unearth and understand this layered capital and its country. An interesting discovery was the stone zigzag running track on one side of Meskel Square. If you follow the turns religiously you can do a marathon, on the spot, so to speak. Well, with a flight home to catch, I thought – maybe next time.

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COLLECTABLES

A BRIEF HISTORY OF FRANKLIN MINT DOLLS

Collecting

Franklin Mint began as a privately owned mint in Pennsylvania, which manufactured collectibles for more than five decades. The company started with items such as commemorative coins and medallions and then eventually began making dolls. Franklin Mint also produced plates and jewellery featuring the Princess, but after her death, The Princess of Wales Memorial Fund refused to grant the company permission to use her image. After a long legal battle, in 2004 Franklin Mint ceased manufacturing these dolls. Today, their celebrity dolls are still popular and feature icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor.

FRANKLIN MINT PRINCESS DIANA DOLLS

This collector’s passion for these miniature works of art started while he was at school

ll I wanted when I was in high school was a Franklin Mint porcelain Princess Diana doll, but back then I couldn’t afford one,” recalls Bennie Botes of Kensington, Jo’burg. “She was so beautiful and every outfit she wore a work of art.” After aquiring his first one 12 years ago, his collection has now grown to 18 (with three more on

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the way) and includes both vinyl and porcelain dolls. Franklin Mint’s Diana dolls are about 45cm high and each one features highly accurate replicas of her most iconic outfits. From bejewelled ball gowns to the famous pearl-studded Elvis dress, the detail is incredible. And it’s not just the dresses – they’re accessorised with matching shoes, tiaras and

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The famous strapless Elvis gown with cropped jacket was designed by Catherine Walker. Found on Bidorbuy, this Christie’s auction catalogue is just one of the many books Bennie owns on the late princess. RIGHT:

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with Bennie Botes

CARING FOR YOUR COLLECTION Keep the dolls away from dust and direct sunlight to ensure they stay in good condition. “I keep mine in a display cabinet and under glass domes,” says Bennie.

TIPS FOR ASPIRING COLLECTORS If you’re looking for pristine or mint condition dolls, ensure you’re buying ones that have never been removed from the box. The seller will usually have a good selection of images of the doll they’re selling, so look out for marks or stains on the clothing. The best place to buy them is on eBay and they’ll be delivered to you. Vinyl dolls aren’t as collectable as porcelain ones, but they make nice purchases for their outfits and they’re good ones to start with if you don’t want to spend too much initially.

even bouquets of tiny faux flowers. His initial purchase featured the Elvis dress and matching bolero jacket designed by Catherine Walker. It’s the only one that’s an authentic replica with Swarovski crystals in the tiara and jewellery. Bennie adds to his collection by scouring eBay. As Franklin Mint stopped manufacturing them in 2004, these dolls have become even rarer and Bennie’s spent a lot of time getting to know fellow collectors online. “I’ve

made friends with one in the UK and she finds a lot of the dolls for me,” he says. Each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and Bennie only buys those in pristine condition. Some of the outfits are sold separately and come in beautiful boxes with matching accessories such as hats and bracelets. The dolls which were made in vinyl or porcelain, range in price from about R700 to R7 000 and more. Some are limited editions, with only 750 released worldwide.

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Diana wore this blue dress on an official visit to Australia. This Royal Portrait doll was limited to 750 units worldwide. This gown was paired with the Spencer family tiara. This gown is a replica of one designed by Edelstein. A sari-style dress in silk and chiffon. The Princess wore this dress to The Guildhall at a benefit for the Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund. SOURCES Bidorbuy bidorbuy.co.za eBay ebay.com

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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

Treasure chest What are your collectables worth?

I inherited this interesting dish from my grandmother. It doesn’t have a stamp on the underside, but is in perfect condition. Can you tell me if it has any value? Lorraine Mitchell

I recently purchased this display cabinet. In the centre there is a ceramic inset with a dog/cat in white and green with quite intricate inlays around the borders. There is also a ‘silk’ covering on the shelves and back that is intact. At the back of the cabinet is a metal plate that says Peppercorn Bros Ltd, Debtford Broadway. S.E. Keith Rowland According to auctioneer Inge Roberts of Ashbey’s Galleries, this display cabinet dates from 1901 – 1910, making it Edwardian. “Peppercorn Bros was founded by Joseph Peppercorn in Debtford, London, in 1821 and was listed in the Grace Guide to British Industrial History as a house furnisher and general goods merchant. In 1916, the company’s premises consisted of acres of shops, warehouses, and cottages where auctions and sales advertised in the London Gazette were held. On an auction you can expect R4 000 – R8 000.”

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My grandmother was French Mauritian and a collector of French antiques. This beautiful serving dish, which is in mint condition, was one of her prized possessions. It’s 20cm high and 33cm wide. Can you tell me about it and what it’s worth? Louise Harrison According to Justine Ferrigno of Le Brocanteur, “This wonderful, French centrepiece bowl was made by the oldest and most prestigious French porcelain brand CH Pillivuyt founded by Loui Charles Pillivuyt in the Berry region in France. It was part of the Rumsey dinner service. I estimate that it’s worth between R1 000 – R1 500.”

THANKS TO OUR SPECIALISTS Ingrid Aron, Kalk Bay Antiques Centre 021 788 8882 Geoff Burr, Burr & Muir Antiques burrmuir.com Justine Ferrigno, Le Brocanteur 021 761 9142 Inge Roberts, Ashbey’s Galleries ashbeysgalleries.co.za

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Ingrid Aron of Kalk Bay Antiques Centre says that this dish is probably a fruit bowl, very interesting, but neither rare nor valuable. “It’s not English, but probably continental Art Deco, c. 1920 – 1930. The metal work looks like an alloy of brass and copper. It would retail for about R750.”

EXPERT TIP “OLD PORCELAIN DINNERWARE SHOULD BE WASHED BY HAND IN WARM, SOAPY WATER AND NEVER IN THE DISHWASHER AS THIS CAUSES THE COLOURS TO FADE,” SAYS JUSTINE FERRIGNO OF LE BROCANTEUR

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Sandy DE BRUIN

This former Miss South Africa, decor shop owner and world traveller is back in SA with a new art gallery in Cape Town. She shares her favourite things

he’s been crowned Miss South Africa, travelled the globe and established a variety of businesses, including the Country Living stores in Jo’burg. Now Sandy de Bruin is back in South Africa and recently opened No 5 on Hudson, an art gallery in De Waterkant, Cape Town. “When I closed Country Living and moved to London, I decided to take up painting,” she recalls. “I did a lot of travelling and trawled many art galleries, and through that came to

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realise just how talented South African artists are.” Sandy opened the gallery to celebrate local artists. “It focuses on female artists in particular,” she explains. “We launched the Women and Art in SA Initiative because women are not only talented, they’re the backbone of society.” No 5 on Hudson is not just a gallery, it’s also a retail space, offering a range of unique decor items. An art collector herself, Sandy spends her weekends visiting other galleries. She looks for

works that speak to her and connect to her environment. Now settled in Clifton, when she’s not immersed in art, she can be found relaxing with her husband Rudolph, and two miniature dachshunds.

SOURCES American Shutters americanshutters.co.za DeMorgenzon demorgenzon.com Fairview fairview.co.za No 5 on Hudson no5onhudson.com Stephen Falcke stephenfalcke.co.za The White Company thewhitecompany.com

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1 THE WHIPPET BY NICOLE PLETTS This is my favourite piece in the gallery at the moment. Nicole’s brushstrokes are masterful and the moods she sets in her paintings are modern. 2 THE WHITE COMPANY I’ve returned from many trips abroad suitcases laden with their quality linens, including their mattress toppers. 3 AMERICAN SHUTTERS These make a lovely alternative to curtains – they look superb, have clean lines and add extra security. 4 INTERIOR DESIGNER STEPHEN FALCKE He has such a timeless style and his new book is magnificent. 5 FAIRVIEW ROSE QUARTZ AND DEMORGENZON MAESTRO RED 2015 My two favourite wines right now and any time is a good time to serve them. 6 LONDON It’s so vibrant and stimulating and everything about it inspires me.

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