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Reader garden Pretty as a picture! A handy guide to rose types Plant of the month ‘Mutabilis’ rose
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Retail therapy Bathroom buys Fresh ideas for everyday storage A modern farm-style retirement haven A sleek country villa in Simondium, Paarl Cricketer Jonty Rhodes’s heritage home in St James, Cape Town Six beautiful bathrooms
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Diary October highlights What’s new on the décor scene Advice Ask the experts 76 Trash or treasure? Let’s find out 80 Renovation Improve, don’t move! 90 Pets and their peculiarities 92 Gardening notebook Last words from K yynard ad
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Hello The second half of the year is always the busiest, which is probably to be expected. As we count down the months in the run-up to Christmas, the pressure starts to build. Things need to get done and the longer the list, the more you need to multi-task. I love a deadline. If something needs to get done, give me a target date. That’s probably why I feel so at home in the media industry; because it’s all about deadlines. So it’s not surprising that the first question asked when a new project is discussed is usually: “What’s the deadline?” First with an introspective frown, then with narrowed eyes. You can see colleagues doing sums in their heads. Will we make it? And what about the other deadlines? I always say you must sort out the flames raging around your own feet – the fire on the horizon is someone else’s problem. As I sit here at home, typing this on a peaceful Sunday after many weekends filled with work commitments, I think back to the wonderful conversations I’ve had with readers at our various events. Tjhoko master classes, our Home Sharing Conference in collaboration with Airbnb, the annual Homemakers Expo. I wish I could relay all the stories: some are serious and sad, others full of silliness – most of them involve sheer ingenuity. But it’s not the kind of resourcefulness you would expect... It seems that for our readers, Home isn’t just a source of inspiration, it’s also a source of (unintentional!) tension. One reader says her husband gets a particular look on his face when she heads towards him clutching her Home magazine. Another reader at one of our painting workshops says a major domestic dispute always ensues when the latest issue arrives each month, so now they buy two copies. Yet another came to show me a WhatsApp conversation between her and her husband. He was at home, and she was at the paint workshop. “Look what I just bought,” he wrote, with a photo of the new Home. “And guess what I’m about to do...” “Don’t you dare,” she wrote back. “It’s my turn to read it FIRST!” On another occasion, a man complained about the plastic sleeves that some issues are bagged in. I thought he was going to moan about all the plastic. It turned out it was (a) because it’s such a mission to get the magazine out of the bag when he sneaks off to read it on the loo, due to the noise the plastic makes, and (b) he can’t always get the magazine neatly back into the bag so that his wife can read it ‘first’. Well, what can I say? If you love beautiful things, you have to make a plan! Enjoy this issue. And hang in there. Christmas is around the corner...
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It’s an original Africa from New Zealand as a pensioner eight years ago, I realised I would have to be innovative to bring in extra income as the cost of living was expensive then and even more so now in 2019. I saved all the magazines I could afford on my return, Home being one of my absolute favourites! I was inspired by your October 2014 issue recently and want to share my creation with you – I hope it will encourage others to think ‘outside the box’. Your cover plus an origami dress and a hint of colour looks stunning and I’m pleased to say I have sold a number of them and so appreciate the comments on the originality of the designs. I never forget to say that without your inspiring cover I would never have come up with this idea. Thank you for such a beautiful cover!
Back to beautiful Delene Morgendaal of Bedfordview writes I’m constantly surprised by the wonders of chalk paint. I have two lovely old chairs that never really get sat on; for a long time they just stood around trying to look pretty and not quite succeeding because their beauty had faded. A makeover was inevitable. So out came the chalk paint! I applied a few coats on the fabric but the chairs still didn’t look pretty so I decided to use bronze chalk paint to brighten them up. Now, I think their former beauty has been restored. The green is Heritage chalk paint and the bronze is Granny B’s chalk paint. I intend to treat the fabric with Heritage Fabric Protector; I’ll let you know how that goes.
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Paint revamp Beverley le Grange of Kraaifontein writes
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I purchased an old dining set with chairs in rather a sad state for R250. My choice was to either refurbish them or dump them. As a challenge, I resolved to paint the fabric in modern colours. I decided black and grey stripes would enhance the new look, and that black fabric paint was the solution for the stained area. I used tape to mark off carefully measured vertical sections for the application of grey (which was in my opinion the magic touch!) and had to apply several coats of paint due to the fibre of the fabric. To finish it off, I sealed the chairs with fabric sealant and my reward was the sense of achievement I felt. Home magazine really helps us to believe we can refurbish anything!
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Compiled by Suné Esterhuizen Send diary entries to diary@homemag.co.za at least three months before the event.
October flashes
ON THE BOX The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (Season 1 starts 7 October on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv) follows architect Piers Taylor and actress and property enthusiast Caroline Quentin as they discover the world’s most remarkable abodes. The pair travels far and wide – across mountains, through forests, along coasts and deep underground – to find unique and unusual properties.
STEENBERG GARDEN PARTY 5 October: The Kitchen at L’antico Giardino, Lanseria, Johannesburg Savour the best of spring with the finest bubblies and wines when Constantia meets Gauteng at the annual Steenberg Garden Party. Enjoy delicious wines and tuck into a harvest table laden with fresh culinary delights, while live music sets the scene for a relaxed al fresco lunch. Tickets cost R600 per person at webtickets.co.za. For further details, go to steenbergfarm.com.
DIE GROOT PLAASPROE 12–13 October: Sandringham, Stellenbosch Experience farm life at the annual Groot Plaasproe at Sandringham Agri-Expo. Treat your taste buds to tasty farm favourites such as roosterkoek, Karoo lamb and more. The kids can look forward to meeting the farm animals or taking a pony ride. Tickets cost R120 per adult and R30 for scholars; get yours at computicket.com. Visit livestock.org.za or call 021 975 4440.
ART MEANDER 2019 25–27 October: Port Elizabeth Art enthusiasts can celebrate local talent at the 2019 Art Meander in the riendly City. Purchase your map for d explore the studios of various artists. Expect paintings, pottery, photography and more. Various demonstrations will also be held throughout the weekend. For more info, find Port Elizabeth Art Meander on Facebook or email cindy@capecomposite.co.za.
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 26–27 October: Muizenberg, Cape Town Bring the family for a fun day out at the Cape Town International Kite Festival on the False Bay coast. Bring your own kite, buy one at the festival or make one in a kite-making workshop. All profits are in aid of Cape Mental Health. Tickets cost R40 per adult and R15 for under-12s. Visit capementalhealth.co.za.
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1–5: Join the fun at the Mariki Market at the Marietjie Skool in Secunda. Entrance is free, so bring the whole family for a day filled with handmade products and homemade treats. Call 082 410 0306 for more. 5–6: Visit the Italian Club of Cape Town for a celebration of all things Italian – food, wine, fashion, cars and more. Indulge in tastings or attend the cooking demos. Tickets cost R80 per adult and R55 for pensioners and scholars (free for under-12s); call 021 511 5956. 11–13: The Hyde Park Corner rooftop in Jo’burg will once again be transformed into a creative wonderland for the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. Expect innovative designs by top emerging creatives. Call 011 447 3868. 14: November issue of Home on sale. 19–20: If you are looking to sell, rent or invest in property, visit the Property Buyer Show Jo’burg at the Sandton Convention Centre where you’ll find all the biggest real estate brands, developers and more under one roof. Get your ticket for R80 at quicket.co.za. Visit thepropertyshow.co.za for more. 25–27: Look forward to a weekend of artworks and exhibitions at the 4th annual Art Franschhoek. Browse the galleries situated along Franschhoek’s main road or visit local wine farms with spectacular collections. Check out franschhoekart.co.za for the detailed programme. 26: This year, Algoa FM celebrates 21 years of the Big Walk for Cancer. Celebrate everyone who has been directly or indirectly affected by joining in this walk starting at the Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth. Visit algoafm.co.za. 29 Oct – 1 Nov: Start your Christmas shopping early at the Delmas Christmas Market in Mpumalanga. Choose from a variety of handmade gifts while the kids play. Call 082 928 4317. 29 Oct – 2 Nov: Celebrate local handcrafted goodies at the Marktfees in Port Elizabeth. Bring the whole family to enjoy delicious treats and more. Entrance is R20; call 083 321 5118. 29 Oct – 3 Nov: KAMERS/Makers Stellenbosch is back at Blaauwklippen Vineyards with more than 160 exhibitors showcasing décor, design and crafts. Buy your ticket for R70 online at plankton.mobi or R95 at the entrance. Visit kamersvol.com.
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what’s new Compiled by Kim Arendse
Fine fabric Make a statement with dramatic Moorea Pacific cotton curtaining fabric from Stuart Graham (R525/m, 137cm W); visit stuartgraham.co.za.
EXOTIC LIGHTING We love the new Moroccan-inspired Tangier indoor pendant range from The Lighting Warehouse – especially this beauty in the colour Old Brass (R1 199, 55cm L x 28cm W). Go to lightingwarehouse.co.za.
CREATE, INNOVATE!
MANDALA ART Book 3 of the popular range Colouring for Adults – Mandala Art by Lize Beekman has hit the shelves! It features 10 of Lize’s hand-drawn artworks printed on thick high quality art paper that tears out easily so you can frame your masterpieces. The book costs R180 and is available at lizebeekman.co.za or at bookstores listed on the website.
P i & Dé h l h d i ‘ i to fabric and wallpaper’ range under the name SophiaHelen, its in-house design studio. Now you can have your favourite Paint & Décor colours printed on customised wallpaper or on fabric for scatters, sofas and curtains. Find the fabrics, wallpaper and other new designs at their Durbanville store; prices start at R550/m. Go to paintdecordiy.com for details.
WHO Jackie Chantler WHERE George, Western Cape BUSINESS Kop HER WORK When artist and momof-two Jackie Chantler created her first skull artwork in 2015, she was surprised by the overwhelming local and international interest in these hand-painted pieces. She made several more from skulls sourced from her father’s farm and an increase in demand led her to launch Kop earlier this year. “I’ve always been passionate about creating beauty, especially when it has a strong link to nature,” Jackie says. “Each skull I work with presents the start of a personal journey for me. I feel a unique bond with the animal.” Inspired by a fusion of African, Mexican and Eastern art, Jackie designs and creates all her pieces by hand. The skulls are taxidermycertified and can be shipped anywhere in the world; see more at koppe.co.za.
SO LONG STAINS! Dulux has launched Dulux EasyCare Washable & Tough, a matte paint perfect for ‘messy’ areas such as living rooms, dining areas, kids’ bedrooms, hallways and other multifunctional spaces. Its stain-repellent technology turns household liquid spills into beads that sit on the surface of the paint, making them easy to wash away. The paint is available in six ready-mixed colours (Sand White, Unicorn White, Carolina Strand, Swiss Coffee, Natural Hessian and Brilliant White) as well as a full range of tintable shades. Go to dulux.co.za.
Balinese beauty
After several holidays spent in Bali, close friends Jodi Lawrence and Lola Casey of Kommetjie on the Cape Peninsula decided to have décor pieces reminiscent of this exotic location designed and made specially to sell in South Africa. Their items are all handmade from natural materials and include everything from chairs and mirrors to headboards, lights and much more. Take a look at eightdegreessouth.com.
Top shops Homewood has opened its fourth SA store, this time in Mbombela, Mpumalanga (6 Amanzi Street). Offering a variety of beautiful ranges from which to choose, the store stocks handcrafted, sustainable wooden furniture that can be custom designed and made. See more at homewood.co.za.
Mirror R2 350
Fish mirror R2 350
Bistro bar stool R2 150
Photograph Elza Cooper
Teak occasional chair R4 400
Designer ceramic studio Rialheim has launched its new flagship store at Rand Steam Shopping Centre in Richmond, Johannesburg. It’s packed with a range of designs, old and new, including wall tiles and bespoke pendants in a style for which they are well known: fun, functional and inspired by the beauty of Africa. Check out rialheim.co.za.
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HAPPY Fifty years ago, Giovanni Alberto Mario Ravazzotti BIRTHDAY! started a small Italian tile business in Alberton, Gauteng. Today, Italtile is an internationally recognised tile, sanitary ware and bathroom accessories store with 12 showrooms in SA and an online store synonymous with inspirational living. To celebrate its 50th birthday, Italtile is spoiling its customers with up to 50% off selected products until the end of September 2019, including this hexagonal wood-look enviro-glass mosaic sheet (R159/sheet; 30 x 25.8cm); go to italtile.co.za. October 2019
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Laundry bin (from 52cm H x 30cm D) R995, Pedersen + Lennard
Create a stylish sanctuary with these pretty pieces! By Kim Arendse
Rocio ceramic basin (from 34cm D) R1 980, Hadeda
Terra Cementum wall-hung vanity (57cm W x 80cm H x 100cm L) R5 990, Italtile
Terrazzo tumbler (10cm H x 7cm W) R89.99, MRP Home
Tangent L heated ladder rail in gold (189 x 52cm) R7 155, Jeeves
Make a statement Antique gold ďŹ nish Ezra mirror (90cm D) R3 495, Block & Chisel
White terrazzo candleholder and trinket box (11cm D x 7cm H) R250, Poetry
Works in a bathroom! Seagrass circular mats from R420 (1.2m D) – R1 500 (2.4m D), Rebtex
Itawuli African Sunset cotton bath sheet (108 x 190cm) R705 and hand towel (50 x 90cm) R270, Mungo
A Love Supreme Cockatiel (Pink) wallpaper R664/m², Robin Sprong Wallpaper Horizon shelf and mirror (shelf: 63.5cm L x 13cm W; mirror: 53.5cm D) R1 245, multiplyfurniture.co.za
Barrydale Handweavers French Country hand towel (40 x 60cm) R125, knus.co
Jordan side table (51cm H x 41cm D) R737.38, plush-sa.co.za
Geo soap dish (11 x 8cm) R49.99, Sheet Street
Solange mirror (172cm H x 20cm W) R895, Block and Chisel
Two-piece embossed memory foam mat set (85cm L x 55cm W; 60cm L x 40cm W) R329.99, MRP Home
Thetford stool (45cm H x 33cm W), multiplyfurniture.co.za
Iron mesh basket (50cm H x 35cm D) R690, SHF
Livorno ceramic floor and wall tiles (22.5 x 22.5cm) R429/m², WOMAG
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Victoria & Albert Winsford freestan ding bath (174.4cm L) R16 990, Italtile
Bear print basket (43cm H x 38cm D) R199, Woolworths
STOCKISTS Block & Chisel 021 691 0878, blockandchisel.co.za Hadeda 011 788 5774, hadeda-tiles.com Italtile 011 510 9000, italtile.co.za Jeeves 0861 533 837, jeeves.co.za MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com Mungo 087 135 5988, mungo.co.za Pedersen + Lennard 021 447 2770, pedersenlennard.co.za Poetry 0860 555 529, poetrystores.co.za Rebtex 083 616 0535, rebtexrsa.com Robin Sprong Wallpaper 021 447 9842, robinsprong.com Sheet Street 0800 212 535, sheetstreet.com SHF 033 330 6610, shf.co.za WOMAG 021 447 6161, womag.co.za Woolworths 0860 022 002, woolworths.co.za
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MAKING SPACE We love the clever (and beautiful!) ways these readers have created storage for everyday items. By Kim Arendse • Photographs Francois Oberholster, ER Lombard and Amora Erasmus Photography Styling Marian van Wyk and Suretha Jansen van Rensburg
Hooks from takealot.com; wooden kist from Mambo’s Storage & Home
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Stacy and Jacques van Zyl of Brackenfell were keen to create an inviting – and affordable – entrance leading from the front door into their open-plan living and dining area. Jacques used pallets to build a structure with a frame, which he mounted on the wall next to the front door to define the space. “Storage is limited in our home and this area now serves as a place to hang our jackets, hats, scarves and bags – and the kist works as both storage and seating,” says Stacy.
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A guest bedroom in Dirk and Sindi Jooste’s Durbanville home doubles as a playroom for their kids – Chrisjan (5), Ruan (3) and Amelie (1). To keep the space neat, they rely on a large built-in melamine cupboard. It’s practical with its combination of open shelves for pretty displays and closed doors behind which the kids can easily pack away their toys. Tasked with updating the room to accommodate guests,
Isabel Barends of Love Lemon Interior Decorating used paint to transform the unit. She painted the cupboard doors in a dark grey (Tjhoko Paint Sherif’s Stone) and two different shades of purple (Tjhoko Paint Petunia and Precious) to soften the look. “Previously, the cupboard was just an oversized item that didn’t add anything to the look of the room. Now, it’s a lovely feature that also inspires playtime,” says Isabel. >>
Tjhoko Paint Sherif’s Stone
Paint colour Tjhoko Paint Precious
Paint colour Tjhoko Paint Petunia
Shelf and mirror from Game; chair is a second-hand find and the rug was crocheted by Kristin’s sister
Growing up! Tiles from Union Tiles; basin from Eurotrend; a wicker basket from Coricraft serves as a pendant lamp
Kristin Hooper of KH Create Interiors installed a simple pine shelf in her four-year-old daughter Olive’s bedroom to serve as a desk for the budding little artist as well as a vanity. The shelf can easily be removed and attached higher up the wall as Olive gets older.
When updating the bathroom in his Robertson guesthouse, House of Pinardt, owner Riaan Pienaar was after a low-budget but striking solution for the vanity. He simply used bricks leftover from a home renovation to create three pillars (there weren’t enough to make one large vanity): one on which to place the basin and the other two as storage surfaces. This allowed him to forgo a potentially pricey vanity top; instead, Riaan added black-and-white decorative tiles to the sides and tops of each pillar. “One of my favourite features of the bathroom is that the toiletries and handtowels are kept separate from the basin, preventing everything from getting wet!” he says.
Out in the open Minimalist open closets are all the rage and it’s easy to see why – they encourage decluttering (farewell never-worn impulse buys and unwanted Christmas gifts!) and they’re a practical yet stylish addition to your space. We particularly love this one with its clothing rack, slim mirror, drawer and shoes stored neatly in transparent boxes.
Photograph Kristina Soljo/bauersyndication.com.au/ magazinefeatures.co.za
Vanity on a budget
Behind closed doors
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In Marnus and Isma Coetzee’s home in Mooikloof Glen, Pretoria, a rusted second-hand locker unit from Sinkhuisie Antiques has become the focal piece in two-year-old Anabelle and four-year-old Nicolas’s playroom. “It’s great to have one unit in which to pack away all their toys and craft supplies,” says Isma, who painted it a cheery yellow. “There are two shelves behind each door and we can stash the things we don’t want the kids to play with on their own higher up where they can’t reach them. It’s so handy and it can easily be repainted to fit in any other room in our home as needed.”
STOCKISTS AND CONTACTS Coricraft 021 508 5200, coricraft.co.za Eurotrend 011 609 0214, eurotrend.co.za Game 0861 4263 2273, game.co.za House of Pinardt 082 552 4538, houseofpinardt.co.za KH Create Interiors 079 645 4000, @khcreateinteriors Love Lemon Interior Decorating 082 855 9685, lovelemon.co.za Mambo’s Storage & Home 021 911 5555, mambosplastics.co.za Sinkhuisie Antiques 012 755 8563, sinkhuisieantiques.co.za Union Tiles 0860 840 537, uniontiles.co.za
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While dreaming up ideas for their eventual retirement, an intrepid trio stumbled upon a rural Stanford property they now call home. By Dina Venter Photographs Francois Oberholster Styling Marian van Wyk
Bright idea! Wooden benches built into the planter boxes offer seating around the ďŹ re pit.
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WHO LIVES HERE? Paul and Loraine Bewsher and Karin Sfredo WHERE Stanford SIZE house: 650m²; erf: 3 000m²
Paul, Loraine and Karin love gardening, so the central courtyard is a vital part of their home. Stanford has a leiwater system and since it’s important to store water for irrigation, the trio designed a water feature to look like a Karoo dam.
The discussion started on a sunny Friday, while on a road trip to a friend’s wedding in Baardskeerdersbos. Pretoria residents Paul and Loraine Bewsher and their friend Karin Sfredo left Cape Town airport and took the scenic route via Clarence Drive, meandering through Rooi Els and Betty’s Bay to see if they could find the answer to a hypothetical question they’d been discussing for years: where would they ultimately retire? They stopped in all the villages en route, from Gordon’s Bay to Hermanus. But it wasn’t until they took a turn into Stanford that something clicked into place. “We really liked the vibe and returned the next day to visit a local market,” recalls Paul. Enchanted by the town and its surroundings, they decided to look for property and found a beautiful empty stand for sale. When they contacted the estate agent later, they discovered that the small vineyard across the street was also on the market – but by then they were already on the road so viewing it wasn’t an option. Making a big decision requires careful consideration, so on their return trip to the airport early on the Sunday they also explored Elim, Napier, Caledon and Grabouw. But nothing matched up to Stanford. >>
The façade of the house features corrugated-iron barn doors. The walkway is paved with Cape Stone French cobbles, while the driveway is covered in gravel to enhance a farm feel. An original brass street lamp frames the entrance.
Photograph Annelize Mouton
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I love making my mother’s special recipes in our new kitchen. – Karin Sfredo
Frameless glass stacking doors allow for a seamless flow between the open-plan living areas and the veranda. They also opted for double-volume Chromadek ceilings with exposed beams. Doors from Forest Creations
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Paul and Loraine’s impressive pottery collection is proudly displayed on the kitchen island; it includes pieces from Dargle Valley Pottery, Lindsay Scott in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Esra Bosch in White River. Tagines from Le Creuset and Morocco
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On the one side of the kitchen, a laboratory basin is mounted on a plinth to conceal the plumbing.
A big decision “On the plane home, we decided to make an offer on the vineyard instead,” says Loraine. “We joked about developing a retirement village for the three of us; Karin was adamant that she didn’t want to grow old alone and we loved the idea of co-living as cantankerous geriatrics.” On Monday, Loraine made a formal offer and by Wednesday they owned a property they’d never actually set foot on. “I flew down a few weeks later to inspect the vineyard stand only to find the adjacent property was also for sale. So we made another successful offer!” says Karin. “Being a long way from retirement, we thought we could sell the stands in a decade or so, or develop them at a leisurely pace,” says Paul. However, the bug had well and truly bitten. Creative discussions ensued and files were filled up with sketches, ideas and photographs taken on their travels. “Soon the decision was made: get plans drawn up for the main ‘retirement’ house and small holiday cottage, but build only the latter,” Paul explains. But as soon as building commenced on the cottage, Paul convinced the others that they should also cast foundations for the main house. The trio got architect Schalk Pienaar on board to bring their ideas to life and ensure that they followed the heritage guidelines of the village. The result is a modern farmstyle space with a steam punk twist. >> Paul is a keen cook and the sociable open-plan kitchen layout is ideal for easy entertaining. The silo-shaped pizza oven is used to make everything from pizza to slow-roasted lamb or pulled pork. Pizza oven installed by Italoven
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Each circuit breaker is for a different set of lights in the house; we can create various moods using this box. – Paul
Instead of conventional switches placed at entrances, the lighting in the open-plan area is controlled from a theatre switch box.
Kitchen table and bench set from Bellbottoms
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Merging décor It was challenging to combine furniture and décor collected over many years in two different households but Paul, Loraine and Karin established an “aesthetics committee” with Paul at the helm to oversee the process. “We’re all collectors of sentimental pieces and our attachment to certain things guided us. We kept key items and augmented these with new bespoke additions,” he says. Special pieces include a 4.5m-long dining room table (originally a printer’s table from Kimberley bought at an antique shop in Bergville in the Free State; see page 27), Loraine’s old butcher’s table with its wrought-iron legs which now serves as a kitchen island and inspired the look of the kitchen table and shelf units, and an old tool cupboard that belonged to Paul’s father. The latter was sanded down and is now a drinks cabinet.
A collection of enamel signs adds a quirky touch to the interior. “Some of these were bought at Bellbottoms in Pretoria and others were given to us by family, friends and even strangers looking for a good home for a lonely sign,” jokes Paul. To complete the picture, Paul introduced custom steelwork by Baardskeerdersbos artist Jan Vingerhoets of ReDeux. This includes the extractors in the kitchen, two fireplaces (called Remus and Romulus) and some light fittings. Three years down the line, Paul, Loraine and Karin have settled into the home of their dreams. They named it ‘In the End’ as a reference to Lewis Caroll who said: “In the end… we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.” >>
The trio love to entertain friends and family in the outdoor dining area, especially in summer. The dining table is an old travelling butcher’s table given to Loraine by family friends. Jan Vingerhoets designed the hanging light with barrel hoops and LED lights. Globe chairs from Bellbottoms
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Paul and Loraine opted for an open-plan bedroom and bathroom to save space and maximise the natural light in the room. Above their bed, a mosquito net is draped over a wooden frame for a romantic feel. Reed and poplar ceilings add warmth. Mosquito net from Kiwi Net; bedspread from Oriental Plaza; rug is a family heirloom
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In the en-suite bathroom, a freestanding bath offsets the exposed copper plumbing. Functioning as a vanity, a laboratory basin is mounted on a plinth with a treated wooden top. >> Bath from Victorian Bathrooms
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Bird feeders from Dargle Valley Pottery hang in the poplar lane between the main house, cottage and garage.
A leiwater canal system is still operational in Stanford – it’s used to irrigate the vineyard, orchard and kitchen garden. The Kwaai Bridge Over the River, a special piece by Jan Vingerhoets, was made from the steel bits of pickaxes, a tractor wheel arch and an old fence post.
The two bedrooms in the main house are located in a separate wing, away from the living areas that open onto this inner courtyard stoep.
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CONTACTS AND STOCKISTS Bellbottoms 012 333 2116 Cape Stone 028 312 2331, capestone.co.za Dargle Valley Pottery 082 420 7729 Esra Bosch 082 823 7591 esrabosch.co.za Forest Creations 021 703 7082 forestcreations.co.za Italoven 021 981 1372, italoven.co.za Kiwi Net 028 341 0209, kiwinet.co.za Le Creuset 086 177 3321, lecreuset.co.za Lindsay Scott 082 682 6294 Oriental Plaza 011 838 6752, orientalplaza.co.za ReDeux 081 033 0899, redeux.co.za Schalk Pienaar 083 480 4948, capearchitect.com Victorian Bathrooms 021 761 4850, victorianbathrooms.co.za
WHO LIVES HERE? Roché and Barend Potgieter with their daughter Núa Nova (5). WHERE Simondium, Paarl SIZE 235m²
A wooden deck leads out onto an indigenous, waterwise garden, which the family enjoys when the wind isn’t blowing; a plastic outdoor carpet frames the space. Pops of light and deep green add depth and interest to the stark white walls. Tablecloth from H&M Home
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By Biddi Rorke • Photographs Henrique Wilding Styling Misi Overturf
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City living has its perks, but it isn’t for everyone. Young parents Roché and Barend Potgieter were living in a vibrant city pad when the opportunity to buy a simple three-bedroom home next to Roché’s father’s olive farm in Simondium presented itself. They jumped at it. “We wanted our daughter Núa Nova to have grass to play on and open spaces to enjoy,” Roché says of their decision to move from Cape Town’s congested CBD. “And I needed views!” A swift, three-month renovation saw their new double-storey home transformed from a predictable Paarl townhouse into a sleek country villa. Clever additions included a laundry/utility room and a second lounge, complete with built-in braai. “Our intention was to create a calm, free-flowing space with ample room for child-friendly entertaining,” Roché explains. “For security and convenience, we wanted to be able to access the house directly from the garage, so we tweaked the entrance area too.” >>
Charcoal walls and cabinetry in the modestsized kitchen create a seamless look. Cupboard handles and wooden storage shelves from Ikea; pendant lights from Builders; tea towel from Mungo; circular ocean scene printed on plexiglass by Photoblox
Trading bright city lights for a more rural setting perfect for raising kids, this young couple transformed a dated Winelands home into a stylish contemporary dwelling.
A wood-and-steel counter custom made by the Jones Group creates a nifty breakfast bar and extends the footprint of the kitchen.
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reader home Creativity and colour Barend works in digital marketing and Roché is the driving force behind Photoblox, a printerior (printing and design) studio that specialises in custom-made home décor. And her creative talents are evident in the way she approached her home makeover too. A key aspect of the renovation is the bold colour scheme. “Our city apartment was very bright and busy and I wanted to keep things simple and uncluttered in our new home,” Roché says. Strong, clean geometric lines and a confident use of charcoal paint dominate the easy-living interior without making it feel sterile or overly styled, and artworks and ornaments on display are kept to a minimum in line with the Potgieters’ unpretentious, pared-down aesthetic. Family life centres on the outdoor courtyard which provides a safe, wind-protected play space for Núa Nova – and generous seating for adults. “We do have a garden – but we seem to live in the courtyard with its artificial grass, particularly in summer,” Roché says. “Núa lies under the stars in her tent and sometimes during one of our Paarl heatwaves we even bathe her outside in a little bucket!” To keep things super kid-friendly, the Potgieters also created a doll’s house and toy storage space under the staircase. “This way, all her toys can be packed away easily and we can get the house clean in seconds,” Roché says.
Naked bulb pendants from Builders; wooden skull art from BlocArt; wooden chest from Plastic World
The addition of a 6 x 5m braai room (above) means Barend gets to wield his tongs no matter what the weather! Recessed shelving creates space for vases, braai wood and other items.
Black Forescolor acrylic cladding was an elegant, cost-effective solution to a minor damp problem next to the staircase.
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An L-shaped couch maximises seating space in the lounge and this area is anchored by a graphic carpet. A round coffee table echoes the Photoblox ocean artwork in the kitchen and Roché block-mounted a Krohk artwork from superbalist.com. An existing built-in display cabinet has been given the thematic colour treatment.
The bold tile motif for the splashback was printed on plexiglass by Photoblox.
Couch from @home; carpet from Incanda; scatters from MRP Home
Floor tiles with hand-drawn geometric shapes from Stiles
[ THE STORY BEHIND PHOTOBLOX ] After working in architectural practices in Cape Town and London, Roché studied Architectural Animation. “During that time, I started experimenting with flatpack furniture design. The company I contracted to do my wood cutting also had a printer – so I started playing around with printing in my spare time too,” Roché explains. After printing a few pretty Instagram pictures on wood as a birthday gift for her cousin, the Photoblox concept was born. Today, the company prints patterns, photos, prints and other
décor on anything except paper. “Soon we were so busy that I didn’t have time for my initial career – but I loved my new venture much more,” Roché says. “It’s funny how things have turned out. Photoblox helped me return to my primary interest in interiors and we have now branched out into printeriors too.” The company prints wooden wall tiles in the pattern of your choice and makes striking kitchen splashbacks from its famous Plexitiles (decorative tiles made of plexiglass). The most recent addition to its offering is a range of uber-sleek washbasins.
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The spare room is always available when family and friends visit. Printed birch wood wall tiles from Photoblox double as a headboard.
Smart solutions Where possible, cupboards, joinery and flooring were kept intact – a decision that was both easy on the pocket and the planet. And when a nasty patch of damp made an appearance in the downstairs entrance foyer, Roché was quick to come up with a budget-friendly solution. The generous space is now clad in three sheets of Forescolor (a non-toxic, ecofriendly wood fibre board) which is available in different thicknesses and colours from Photoblox. Clever modifications and alterations have turned the living area into a seamless space for entertaining. Opening up the kitchen entailed extending its footprint with a custom-made wood-and-steel counter that serves as a breakfast bar. Upstairs, the main en suite has also been opened up, creating a light-splashed sanctuary with a gorgeous view of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. Since Photoblox operates from a shipping container on Roche’s father’s farm, the young mother doesn’t have to waste time commuting in heavy traffic, which means more time to kick back and relax in this special home. When the bright lights of the city beckon, Roché and Barend happily return to their compact pad near Kloof Street which they rent out on Airbnb between visits. “It’s the best of both worlds,” says Roché.
Artificial grass and cleverly arranged greenery in the courtyard create a tranquil oasis. Pallet wood couches and a pouffe provide ample seating, while a sail cover keeps the sun at bay.
Sail cover from Coolaroo; small beige stool and pouffe from @home
The en-suite bathroom (below) features a custom-made steel basin unit created by Photoblox. Two matching non-slip mats repeat the bold, geometric scheme. Mats from H&M Home
Bedside light and shelf from superbalist.com
[ ROCHÉ’S TOP DÉCOR TIPS ] Existing built-in cupboards in the upstairs main bedroom were given a fresh look with birch wood panels. In order to maximise light and the magnificent mountain views, the Potgieters knocked through into the once-poky en-suite bathroom. Now the space is a sanctuary for the couple.
• A deep hue, such as charcoal, keeps things clean and calm and actually makes smallish rooms appear bigger. • Don’t be shy to use one tonal colour throughout your home. • If you’ve got young kids, opt for durable budget-friendly pieces. There’s no point in investing in items that are too precious to be used. • Re-use and upcycle materials wherever possible.
As space was at a premium, the bedside lights are contained in a steel sheet custom-made by Jones Group that wraps around the brick headboard for a touch of industrial-chic style. Bedside lights from Décor Lighting
STOCKISTS @home 0861 111 761, home.co.za BlocArt blocart.co.za Builders 0860 284 533, builders.co.za Coolaroo 021 701 0787, coolaroo.co.za Décor Lighting 021 872 9147, decorfires.co.za H&M Home 0860 690 707, hm.com/za/ Ikea 079 966 4923, myflatpack.co.za Incanda 021 914 5832, incanda.co.za Jones Group 021 300 1397, jonesgroup.co.za MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com Plastic World 011 493 8492, plasticworld.co.za Photoblox 082 419 6280, photoblox.co.za Stiles 021 510 8310, stiles.co.za
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Ju st t he r ig ht The home that cricket legend Jonty Rhodes and his architect wife Melanie share with their kids is a vibrant, tactile space that reflects the family’s love of the ocean and their globetrotting lifestyle.
By Kerryn Fischer • Production Luanne Toms • Photographs Elsa Young/Frank Features
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WHO LIVES HERE? Jonty and Melanie Rhodes with Ethan (12), Timothy (9) and India (4) WHERE St James, Cape Town SIZE 120m2
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Sofa and leather armchairs from Weylandts; handloom throw on sofa bought in India; pendant lights from hoiploy.com; rocking horse from Kids Emporium; rug bought in Bangladesh
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Outdoor chairs are hung up on hooks when not in use, so they don’t get left outside.
It seems fitting that Jonty Rhodes and his wife Melanie’s home is located in St James in Cape Town’s False Bay – a quiet coastal suburb famed for its warmer water, colonial architecture and ability to sidestep the city’s howling south-easter. Jonty and Melanie, who first met six years ago while surfing, are ocean lovers who share a passion for longboarding. They’re often spotted at their home break in Muizenberg, just a few minutes away from their house. The couple bought their 170-year-old heritage home online four years ago when they were based in India, where Jonty was coaching for the Indian Premier League. At the time, Melanie was pregnant with their daughter India, who is now four years old, and they were looking for a permanent home in South Africa to accommodate their extended family from their first marriages – namely Jonty’s daughter Daniella and his son Ross, and Melanie’s two sons, Ethan and Timothy. “We wanted a relaxed family space where we could all hang out. Having rented in Muizenberg and Kalk Bay previously, we knew and loved the location,” says Melanie. “Although we didn’t view the house prior to buying it, it was the kind of classic old home that I’m naturally drawn to and it happened to tick all our practical boxes too with a garage, a decent-sized garden and a natural spring.” >>
The colour of the staircase was inspired by the ocean; Melanie had it specially mixed.
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Melanie says that ordinarily she wouldn’t use black in a home because it can feel cold and hostile, but after rewiring the entire house, they decided on black covers for the plugs and switches and a black kitchen as it works well with the existing ironmongery and the warmth of the exposed wood. “In a small space, it’s important to be able to see where everything is at a glance and getting rid of as many doors as possible is always the first step for me,” she says. Some of the children’s drawings are displayed along with more practical kitchen items and an old copper water dispenser as well as copper cups and bowls that Melanie bought in India.
Old meets new Melanie’s appreciation for the ‘old’ is rooted in a time when the world was less preoccupied with excess and ‘sameness’. “I’m drawn to the wisdom of the past but applied in a contemporary and relevant way,” she explains. “There was a time when homes were simple and appropriate, and craftsmanship was a necessary and celebrated tradition. A hundred years ago, a home in Nepal, for example, didn’t and couldn’t look like one in South Africa as it was designed in response to climate, culture, available materials and, of course, our individual human spirit.” With this in mind, Melanie was looking forward to the prospect of turning a national monument into a home. However, when she first visited the house a few months later – with six-week-old India in tow – she realised it was a much bigger job than she’d anticipated. “I naively thought we would just buy some new sofas and move in,” says Melanie. “But the house had been in the same family for more than a century, so the plumbing and electrics were antiquated, the wooden floors were covered with melamine tiles and carpets, and some of the rooms had been boarded up to conceal the damp.” Unperturbed, Melanie set about building on the good bones of the house and reinstating many of the wonderful original features. All the Oregon pine doors, windows, shutters and ceiling beams, as well as a green marble fireplace and original brass and black ironmongery had been painted over. “Once stripped of paint, we found that they were beautiful pieces in mint condition and that informed our decisions in a lot of ways going forward,” says Melanie. >> The flooring in the kitchen is reclaimed wood from a demolition site. The white metro tiles with grey grouting are overlaid with custom-built shelves and freestanding black painted wood and metal units for storage. October 2019
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Working on the layout The use of space also needed to be reimagined: downstairs consisted of the kitchen, study, dining area, living room and bathroom, while upstairs was used solely for bedrooms. “We couldn’t all fit upstairs and because Jonty and I wanted to wake up to a view of the ocean, we decided to transform the lounge downstairs into our en-suite bedroom. We kept the kitchen where it was; it’s a charming space with a small scullery, a fireplace and a back door that leads out to the courtyard.” Melanie’s knack for rethinking traditional spaces has made for a fresh, dynamic home suited to a
young, growing family. “We decided to put the younger kids in the original study close to our bedroom; I designed beds with drawers for extra storage and pull-out beds for sleepovers. The upstairs rooms were turned into a playroom and an extra bedroom.” Jonty’s involvement is felt throughout the house. “He has an incredibly creative side and I love his taste; while he isn’t full of opinions, it’s important to me that he feels at home in the spaces we create. So, while I lead the overall concept and make practical on-site decisions, I always run a design by him and give him the final say.” >>
The kids’ bathroom (above, left) features warm wood, a vintage mirror and an old table that has been turned into a vanity; the wall hooks work well for hand towels.
Wooden horns from Quirky Me
In the main bedroom en suite with its original Oregon pine floors, white floor-to-ceiling metro tiles create a contemporary feel in contrast to the adjacent exposed brick wall. An original vintage basin (above, right) utilises the depth of a sash window as a savvy space-saving trick; the taps are all original brass fittings. A mirrored wall inset above a shelf creates a focal point. Bath side table from LIM; bench by South African designer John Vogel; Dubai freestanding bath from Lavo Bathroom Concepts; linen bedding from Weylandts; pendant lights from hoiploy.com; rug bought in Bangladesh
reader home A dynamic space Despite their home’s unconventional layout, it’s a dynamic space with the former dining room now a flexible living-cum-entrance area that leads out to the courtyard, entertainment area and kitchen. “I like it that the layout isn’t rigid; it gives the children a sense of security in that this house is about them and our daily routine as a family,” says Melanie, who doesn’t really think of herself as an architect or designer. “I suppose I see myself as a mother who wants to create a home for a family; one in which they feel loved and nurtured. So, there are no design principles as such but rather an instinct for what feels right and appropriate to the site and this time in our lives.” Jonty works between South Africa and India and, as a result, nearby Sri Lanka has become a frequent destination for them as a family as they all love to surf! In fact, they recently bought a plot of land on the beach in Sri Lanka, where they plan to build a 40m2 surf pad surrounded by coconut trees. All of which means more surfing, adventuring and family time for this couple who have worked hard to get the work-life-family balance just right.
The cross cut-outs in the wall panelling are one of the home’s original features.
The playroom is a light, airy space with wonderful ocean views; a builtin window seat with custom-made cushions covered in denim provides a comfy spot for playing and reading. Handloom woven throw bought in India
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Outdoor shower Courtyard Kitchen
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Cane hanging chair from Quirky Me; teal bench made by Vogel Design; yellowwood table made by Marc Picente; cafe-style chair and table from Hope Garden Furniture
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Kids’ room
The living area leads out to the courtyard which is also connected to the kitchen, making this a very social space for the family.
Main bathroom
Living room Main bedroom
Patio
Guest room Store
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CONTACTS AND STOCKISTS Hope Garden Furniture 021 448 7485, hopegf.com Kids Emporium 021 712 9248, kidsemporium.co.za Lavo Bathroom Concepts 021 461 0180, lavo.co.za LIM 021 423 1200, lim.co.za Marc Picente 083 411 3332 Quirky Me 021 082 417 1885, quirkyme.com Vogel Design 021 447 6128 Weylandts 0860 103 400, weylandts.co.za
The vanity, custom made by Specra Kitchens from MDF and spray-painted black, features embossed square detail. Instead of being centred under the mirrors, the vanity extends all the way to the wall to avoid unused space in this small bathroom. Black fittings, such as the taps and shower head, complement a sleek aesthetic. Mirrors from MRP Home; wall lights from superbalist.com; taps from Lavo Bathroom Concepts
It’s in the detail
A splashback of white tiles adds to the monochrome look the couple wanted and prevents the wallpaper from constantly being exposed to splashes of water.
From sleek and sophisticated to bold and beachy, these homeowners made sure their sanctuaries are extra special!
By Kim Arendse and Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel • Photographs Francois Oberholster, Elza Cooper and ER Lombard • Styling Marian van Wyk, Amanda van Wyngaardt and Suretha Jansen van Rensburg
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The shower glass has a thin black powdercoated aluminium frame which picks up on the other black elements in the bathroom. Sharon painted the hardwood floors white (Duram Showfloor Polyurethane Floor Paint in White) to match the base colour of the rest of the space. Towel rail from Lavo Bathroom Concepts
Monochrome with a twist
Henau Marais and Sharon O’Callaghan Marais had planned a minimalist black-and-white en suite for the main bedroom in their Riebeek-Kasteel home. “Because it’s small, I wanted only crisp clean lines and the stark contrast of black and white to open up the space,” says Sharon, an interior designer. “But then I saw this wallpaper!” she says of the Arthouse Banana Palm Coffee wallpaper from Hertex. “I fell in love and just had to have it. This bathroom was the last space in our home that still needed a makeover, so it was the only place I could use it – and, thank goodness, it worked!” >>
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It’s in the detail
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A discarded rectangular mirror found in a shed in Annelie’s backyard was upcycled and given a trendy new look. It was mounted in such a way that wooden droppers could be applied to the MDF base that surrounds the mirror, creating the illusion of a round shape. The droppers complement the other warm, textured wooden elements in the space.
All the drama Avid renovators Erika and Dewald van Zyl were tasked with revamping the family bathroom in Annelie Carstens’ Durbanville home, as seen on the TV show 1,2,3 Fix It! on lifestyle channel VIA (147 on DStv). They used Annelie’s detailed mood board (turn to page 72 to see more on mood boards) to transform what was an uninspiring space into the chic, dramatic bathroom she desired. Charcoal paint on the walls and elements of wood and galvanised steel brought Annelie’s vision to life. Light grey-and-blue patterned tiles replaced the old beige ones and create a strong focal point in contrast to the muted tones in the rest of the space. The original basin was retained; previously, it was positioned too low, so the couple added a slab of reclaimed jarra wood they upcycled from old outdoor furniture. It’s held in place with sections of reclaimed galvanised pipe fittings.
It’s in the detail
Previously, the bathroom had no skirting; it was added and painted in a brilliant white to finish the look.
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Paint colour
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bathrooms LET’S GO
shopping
for tiles
By Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel
Buchra tile (200 x 200mm) R429/m², Stiles
Zella encaustic cement tile (200 x 200mm) R1 463/m², Hadeda
FS Star Blue (450 x 450mm) R619/m², Stiles
Black And White Patchwork tiles (200 x 200mm; 17 per box with 9 varied designs) R790/m², Italtile
Gatsby tile (201 x 201mm; available in five colours and designs) R689 – R919/m², WOMAG
Serra Grey Slate-look tile (430 x 430mm) R99/m², BUCO
To save on costs, Dewald and Erika decided to leave the position of the bath, vanity and toilet unchanged. Exposed plumbing was boxed in with shelves made from the same jarra wood as used underneath the basin. To enhance the other industrial-style touches, a new toilet roll holder was made using galvanised steel pipe fittings and a rough cut of jarra wood. Pavimento Antiqua glazed ceramic floor tiles from Italtile
STOCKISTS BUCO 021 927 5000, buco.co.za Hadeda 011 788 5774, hadeda-tiles.com Italtile 0861 555 109, italtile.co.za Moroccan Warehouse 021 461 8318, facebook.com/ moroccan warehouse Stiles 021 510 8310, stiles.co.za WOMAG 021 447 6161, womag.co.za
Variety of encaustic cement tiles (200 x 200mm) R950m², Moroccan Warehouse >>
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The exterior stone wall was already half plastered. Debbie decided to leave it as is for its interesting texture and simply painted the plastered wall black.
Balau decking planks were used to create the outdoor shower, while concrete pavers surrounded by water-loving plants form the base.
Black aluminium-framed picture windows look out onto the outdoor shower at the back of the home; it’s accessible only from the bathroom. It’s hard to believe that this space was once an unused, concrete back alley! Bath from Dado; freestanding tap from Flush Bathrooms
Form and function The main bedroom en suite in Andrew and Katja Wenger’s Johannesburg home boasts an outdoor shower, an indoor bath and shower, and a closet section leading to the bedroom. Interior designer Debbie Luke of Designed by Debbie wanted the space to be functional with a spacious, minimalist feel.
White planter from MRP Home; concrete planters from Swagger Collective; pendants from hoiploy.com; mirror from @home; taps from Flush Bathrooms
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The floating concrete vanities were cast on site by Debbie’s team, using wooden shuttering.
It’s in the detail
Debbie designed the space to include closets and a dressing room, leaving the bedroom uncluttered.
The screed floors and cast concrete walls and basins were finished with Cemcrete Colour Hardener and sealed with a polyurethane sealer. The MDF vanity cupboards have been spray-painted white.
The black aluminium frame of the shower doors pairs perfectly with the textured screed walls and floors.
[BATHROOM LIGHTING ] Eli Kalmi of K.Light says it’s important to check the IP Rating (the rating of protection against dust and water) of lights before installing them in a bathroom. He suggests using bathroom lights with a rating of at least IP44 or higher. CONTACT klight.co.za >>
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On the tiles In Raiël le Roux and Matt Besanko’s Observatory home, a nursery was converted into a main bedroom en suite. “For this bathroom, we wanted a look that was clean, modern and striking,” Raiël says. While tile shopping for their kitchen, they came across these 30 x 7.5cm Colonial Brillo Marine tiles from the Cifre Ceramica range at Stiles, and decided they would make the perfect statement.
The floating oak-veneer vanity with white painted doors and finger grips was custom made by carpenter Johan Jooste. Graphite quartz vanity top from ProQuartz; Evox Riley countertop basin from Tile Africa; octagonal mirror from Vamp Furniture
Large 120 x 60cm grey floor tiles ground the space and pick up on the light grey painted walls.
Originally, Raiël and Matt planned to tile only the shower and behind the vanity but they loved the look so much that they also tiled the wall behind the bath and toilet. “This increased the cost of the renovation but, in the end, we believe it was all worth it,” says Raiël.
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It’s in the detail
Instead of having the tiles cut to form a straight line where they end on the wall, the couple left the jagged edges created by the herringbone pattern for visual interest. They also decided not to tile all the way to the ceiling to save on costs.
Selene freestanding bath from Tile Africa
bathrooms Overhead ceiling shower head (30 x 30cm) R8 740.85, Hansgrohe Powder rain shower head and detachable shower R18 121.82, Hansgrohe
Britannia shower mixer R2 100, Victorian Bathrooms
Fantini Rubinetti Mare mixer R5 170, Lavo Bathroom Concepts
LET’S GO
shopping Classique freestanding bath (180cm L x 80cm W) R26 999, Victorian Bathrooms
Black accessories are all the rage – here are our top picks. By Kim Arendse
On-top basin (56.5cm L x 34.5cm W) R5 040, WOMAG
Tivoli Gadoni tall basin mixer R3 499, Italtile
Britannia stop taps and spout R4 775, Victorian Bathrooms
Tivoli Gadoni wall basin mixer R3 599, Italtile >>
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We love the way the sun streams through the glass roof and the fact that the space opens up to the outdoors. – Jodi
A corner shower in the outdoor bathroom is finished with classic white metro tiles.
We love this!
The couple specifically chose these pendants, made in Bali, because of the way the light shines through the rattan.
The deck with its glass roof creates a greenhouse effect – and the plants above the bath are thriving! Floor tiles from Moroccan Warehouse Paint colour
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Beach vibes
Midas Envirolite Arniston White
The family bathroom in Allan and Jodi Lawrence’s Kommetjie home has a Bali beach house theme. “With a household of five kids and two dogs, we needed a bathroom that was easy to clean,” Jodi explains. “Everybody enters through an exterior door and has a quick rinse off in the corner shower after being at the beach. Although this looks like an outdoor bathroom, it does in fact have a glass roof. “We love outdoor bathrooms like the ones we’ve seen when on holiday in Bali, but showering and bathing outside during Cape winters meant we needed to add a timber extension and enclose it.” >>
In the ‘outdoor’ area of the bathroom, which extends from the indoor space via a doorless frame, the walls are clad in Chromadek roof sheets and balau wood. The couple decided not to seal the balau deck to allow it to weather naturally and turn a lovely silvery-grey. Custom-made oak vanity from Rare Woods; basins from Bathroom Bizarre; rattan rug and pendants above bath from Eight Degrees South; bath from Builders October 2019
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Steel-frame window made and installed by Fabricator Steelworx
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In their newly built home in Mooikloof Glen, Pretoria, Isma and Marnus Coetzee wanted an en suite with classic features and a modern twist. An exposed brick wall separating the bedroom from the bathroom inspired the use of exposed copper pipes – a nod to the farmhouse Isma grew up in. Striking patterned tiles on the floor and shower wall add a contemporary touch. A custom-made steel-frame window looks out onto the outdoor shower. “We wanted an arched steelframe window somewhere in the house,” Isma says. “We thought it would be a romantic feature in the bathroom; we can look out onto the small garden while relaxing in the bath.” >>
Chandelier from pennylane.co.za; floor and shower tiles and Dado bath from Tileworx
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The outdoor shower adjacent to the en suite was non-negotiable when planning started. “While the shower is just outside our en-suite bathroom, it also has two wooden gates leading to the garden and swimming pool area, so it’s very practical for the kids after a swim,” says Isma. It was clad with the same Irene stone used on selected exterior walls of the house. Composite decking was used as a floor surface. Stone-clad wall built by Futurebuilt Construction
[COMPOSITE VS REAL WOOD ]
Glenn Varrie of NewTechWood South Africa explains the advantages of its composite decking, Ultrashield, over real wood: In the short term, it is more expensive than wood; however, when you compound the maintenance you have to do on wood every year, the costs ƌĞĂůůLJ ĂĚĚ ƵƉ͘ hƐŝŶŐ ĐŽŵƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĚĞĐŬŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ƐĂǀĞ LJŽƵ ƟŵĞ ĂŶĚ ŵŽŶĞLJ͊ The boards are stain-, scratch-, and fade-resistant and, of course, waterproof. Composite decking has mould inhibitors that prevent mould ĨƌŽŵ ŐƌŽǁŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďŽĂƌĚƐ͘ ^ƵƌĨĂĐĞ ŵŽƵůĚ ĐĂŶ ƐƟůů ŽĐĐƵƌ͕ but it will never penetrate the board itself.
ZĞŐƵůĂƌ ƐǁĞĞƉŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƐƟůů ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ ƚŽ ƌĞŵŽǀĞ debris and dirt. Like wood, you can cut, nail, drill, screw, and rout composite decking with standard woodworking tools. The density of our composite decking is greater than wood – that’s why we ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ĐĂƌďŝĚĞͲƟƉƉĞĚ ďůĂĚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďŝƚƐ͘ tĞ ŽīĞƌ Ă ƚǁŽͲLJĞĂƌ ůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ůĂďŽƵƌ ǁĂƌƌĂŶƚLJ ĂŶĚ Ă ϮϱͲLJĞĂƌ limited warranty on the product itself. CONTACT newtechwood.co.za
STOCKISTS AND CONTACTS @home 0860 576 576, home.co.za Bathroom Bizarre 021 702 9200, bathroom.co.za Builders 0860 284 533, builders.co.za Dado 012 803 9431, dado.co.za Designed by Debbie 082 555 4965, designedbydebbie.co.za Eight Degrees South 076 766 9842, eightdegreessouth.com Fabricator Steelworx 071 247 2470, facebook.com/fabsteelpta Flush Bathrooms 021 511 7888, flushbathrooms.co.za Futurebuilt Construction 079 506 4178, futurebuilt.co.za Hertex 021 461 7420/3, hertex.co.za Italtile 0861 555 109, italtile.co.za Johan Jooste 083 658 4215 Lavo Bathroom Concepts 021 461 0180, lavo.co.za Moroccan Warehouse 021 461 8318, facebook.com/moroccan warehouse MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com ProQuartz 011 314 9411, proquartz.co.za Rare Woods 021 535 2004, rarewoods.co.za Sharon O’Callaghan Marais 021 949 4462, sharonocallaghan.net Stiles 021 510 8310, stiles.co.za Specra Kitchens 082 491 0877 Swagger Collective 082 876 9357, swaggercollective.co.za Tile Africa 011 455 6061, tileafrica.co.za Tileworx 012 661 3324, tileworx.co.za Vamp Furniture 021 448 2755, vampfurniture.blogspot.com
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Project notes • Adjust the quantities and measurements according to the size of your cupboard. • Measure twice before you cut the timber. • Sand your planks beforehand.
One section of the cupboard serves as a pantry, with storage containers on the shelves and in wire baskets on the door to make maximum use of the space. Transparent containers from @home; wire baskets from H&M Home; felt baskets and white plastic baskets from MRP Home
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Upcycled! With a few simple adjustments, an ordinary hall cupboard was given a whole new look and purpose. You will need SHOPPING LIST • twenty 3 000 x 10 x 44mm pine planks • two 3 000 x 530mm laminated pine planks • one packet 15mm panel pins • one packet corner blocks
• one packet 8mm x 16mm screws • four 6mm x 55mm nail-in anchors • pine wood filler • 220-grit sandpaper • paint of your choice
TOOLS • cordless drill and 3mm drill bit • pencil • tape measure • try square • hammer drill and 6mm masonry bit • pneumatic nail gun • paintbrushes
QUICK PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 4/10 Skill level 3/10 Time needed 2 to 3 hours Do it yourself for ± R2 465: wood R1 860, nails R65, Alcolin Acrylic Sealant R25, sandpaper R10, wood filler R30, paint R475
Get started...
1 1 Remove the door handles and fill the screw holes with wood filler. Measure the length of the doors and saw the 10 x 44mm pine planks accordingly. Glue the vertical planks to the doors using the Alcolin Acrylic Sealant as an adhesive, and then secure them with the pneumatic nail gun and panel pins.
2 2 Measure and cut the horizontal planks, one by one, making sure of your measurements as you go along. Glue and nail the top and bottom planks firmly in place and make sure that the middle planks are 100% level before attaching them with nails. Repeat the same process on the top doors. >> October 2019
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Thanks to new partitions, this section of the cupboard can now accommodate an ironing board, mop and brooms on one side and the vacuum cleaner, bucket and recycling basket on the other. The inside of one door was coated with black chalkboard paint.
3 3 We divided one side of the cupboard using two partitions: one (behind the vertical strut in the middle) that divides the entire space in two and one on the right. Mark the position for each partition; measure and cut two laminated planks in the desired length and width. Position the first one on the right and secure (top and bottom) with corner blocks and 8mm x 16mm screws; also attach two corner blocks to the partition as shelf supports. Attach another two corner blocks on the corresponding position of the second partition, then attach this partition behind the vertical strut. Cut the shelf to fit between the two partitions.
4 4 Attach two offcut pieces of planed pine to the wall where the bigger shelves will rest. Measure and cut the two shelves and screw in place with corner blocks. Fill all screw holes and nail holes with wood filler and allow to dry completely before sanding the wood. Once the woodwork was done, we sanded the previously painted areas and then primed all the surfaces with Duram Universal Undercoat. We then painted the inside of the cupboard with Duram NuGlo in the colour Twist of Lemon and the outside in Celestial Shadow. Finally, the wire racks and handles were fitted. Black basket from MRP Home
5 5 Mark where you want to secure the wire racks on the inside of the doors, making sure they will not be in the way of the inside shelves when you close the doors. Drill new pilot holes for the handles. CONTACT AND STOCKISTS @home 0860 666 674, home.co.za Deon de Goede 084 589 5026, deon@diydeon.co.za H&M Home 0860 690 707, hm.com/za MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com
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Timber supplied by Timbercity (timbercity.co.za)
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Milestone Kitchens’ versatile freestanding units will keep your look up to date – and create a practical hardworking space. Silvia Miles, owner and director of Milestone Kitchens, decided her own space needed a revamp – and just look at the results!
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choice or sanded and repainted should you feel like a change a few years down the line. This is difficult to do in an ordinary fitted kitchen where the units are immovable and fixed to the walls and each other. The kitchen above features three separate units: a corner unit, a sink unit and a wall unit that were repainted white. The countertops are solid wood so they were also sanded and repainted. This flexibility means that not only can you mix, match, move, change or sell your units as desired, you can also customise your kitchen to @milest0ne_kitchens
complement the rest of your home as it changes over the years. Additionally, versatility of the designs allows you to use the units anywhere you like. With more and more people choosing to live in open-plan spaces, Milestone Kitchens’ units are ideal as they can be made to suit your specific needs. To view the various ranges, go to milestonekitchens.co.za, click on the style you like and then choose the appropriate units; Milestone Kitchens’ easy-to-use downloadable planner will help you to organise your kitchen layout.
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Set the mood Danielle Brown of Blouberg writes I was very impressed with the mood boards created by Annelie Carstens for the renovation of her house in Home’s TV show 1,2,3 Fix It!. We will be doing home renovations soon and I want to create mood boards, too. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Décor expert and stylist Kim Bougaardt replies A mood board is a valuable design tool that contains images and even samples to define the look and feel you want to achieve in your space. It sets the tone for your project. Follow these steps when compiling your mood board:
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Choose your format Cardboard A mood board need not be a physical piece of cardboard like Annelie’s, although this method gives you the pleasure of a tactile experience – if you include fabric samples or wallpaper swatches, for example, you can literally feel these elements between your fingers. It’s a show-and-tell piece that conveys how the room will come together. Pinterest This digital platform is the go-to option if you’re not in the mood for glue, scissors and paper. But be warned, you can easily get overwhelmed by the wealth of inspiring images available. And remember that some of the pictures you love may show finishes and fittings that are not necessarily available in South Africa. Different boards on Pinterest will help you to narrow down your choices in the early stages of planning and from there you can collate one final board for your dream project. If you want to do a big reveal later, make sure your mood board settings are set to ‘private’, or make them public so friends can join in the fun. Other digital options Try tools such as SketchUp, or apps such as Morpholio Board, Adobe Spark, Milanote or Canva.
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Annelie’s mood board, as seen on the TV show 1,2,3 Fix It!, was a combination of her favourite pictures and notes about focal elements she wanted to repeat in her own home.
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Determine your style When collecting pictures you love – from magazines such as Home or photos from your travels – and fabric and tile samples or paint swatches, you might find that you are drawn to a variety of styles. Earthy cobblestones in a romantic setting might appeal to your Francophile senses, while an Art Deco chair covered in bright stripes could be an expression of your fun side. Luckily, ‘eclectic’ is a style too, and this is exactly why a mood board is a powerful tool. Save everything that takes your fancy, then start eliminating. This will allow you to experiment with colours, textures and accents before you commit to spending money. And remember, just because you’ve still got that set of retro nesting tables you inherited from your favourite aunt, it doesn’t mean that your entire space has to be retro or mid-century. The pictures you collect will speak volumes – take your cue from them!
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Select hero elements When putting your mood board together, focus on a bigger picture that best fits your vision and
build the rest of the elements such as furniture, lighting, accessories and accent colours around it. When the time comes to shop, this image will help explain your vision to suppliers. Take a photo of your board so you can zoom in on details, and always have your inspiration pics with you.
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Colour is key Your choice of colour can make or break a room. Collect paint cards from the stockists’ displays in hardware stores and stick them on your board. Also check out any paint colours that catch your eye in a magazine such as Home, but do remember that the amount of light in a room will affect the overall appearance of the colour you have chosen.
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Implementation Once you’ve done your mood board, collect samples of tiles and other hardware such as doorknobs so you can ‘experience’ them in the space in which they will be used. Test them out in different lights, especially paint colours – a swatch painted on a wall should be at least 50 x 50cm for best results. CONTACT kimbou007@gmail.com
An ideal kitchen layout Sandra Wessels of Makhanda writes We’re planning to build a house on our family farm and although it won’t be big, we’d like to make sure the kitchen is well-designed since we’ll be spending a lot of time in that space. Any advice? Bronwyn Shell, marketing consultant for The Eclipse Group, replies Good workflow, space and motion are the three key features of a practical kitchen. If you pay attention to these, your kitchen will suit all your needs.
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Workflow Consider typical processes and daily routines that take place in the kitchen in the early planning stages. A carefully considered kitchen can make your life so much easier! By creating different zones for consumables, non-consumables, preparation, cooking and cleaning, working in the kitchen becomes an easy task because everything will be where you need it. A work surface with a dedicated prep area should be at least 90cm wide and, ideally, located between the prep bowl and hob.
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Space Storage space requirements depend on your lifestyle, the size of your family, how much you cook and your shopping habits. Make sure you have planned enough storage space for all your kitchenware, groceries and appliances. With the right cabinetry solutions you can create a great deal of storage space that would otherwise be wasted. Drawers instead of shelved cabinets create accessible storage and you don’t have to bend down to reach inside.
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Motion Showroom visits are a must in order to get a good idea of how cabinetry functions. Furniture that is easy to open and glides softly closed contributes to a beautiful and practical kitchen. >> CONTACT eclipsegroup.co.za
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Quick questions
Q: What’s the name of the paint colour used on the wall on page 41 of your May 2017 issue? – Kate Jeffries, Johannesburg A: The colour is Peninsula from Prominent Paints (prominentpaints.co.za).
Q: Where did the homeowner buy the lovely towels on page 61 of your March 2019 issue? – Mini Scholtz, Piketberg A: The towel is from online décor store knus.co. Also try MRP Home (mrphome.com) or @home (home.co.za) for printed towels.
Q: What kind of paint did the homeowner use on the wall on page 53 of the March 2019 issue? – Nadine Coetsee, via Facebook A: The paint used on that wall is Fired Earth Breakthrough in the colour Boost (fired-earth.co.za).
Q: Where can I buy the tan leather couch featured on page 61 of your June 2019 issue? – Anneke Geary, via email A: The couch is from Incanda Furniture (incanda.co.za). >>
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TJHOKO PAINT PROMOTION
MAKE MAGIC
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TJHOKO PAINT
Give an old wooden wardrobe a pewter finish with Tjhoko Paint and glaze. You will need Project notes • Old wooden furniture is soaked in oil – make sure you clean it thoroughly. Find out whether it was varnished or treated with raw linseed oil. These products take about six months to cure before you can paint over them. • Rather wear gloves when working with lacquer thinners. • Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next one. • Mix metallic paint well before and during use.
• lacquer thinners • mutton cloth • 50mm and 38mm paintbrush • masking tape (optional) • bucket of water • Tjhoko Paint in the colours Sherif’s Stone and Charm’s Silver • Tjhoko Paint Antique Brown Glaze
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Photographs ER Lombard
1 Clean the wardrobe thoroughly with lacquer thinners and give it at least 20 minutes to dry. Apply masking tape where necessary.
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4 Apply 2–3 coats and give the last layer about 4 hours to dry. 5 Moisten a clean piece of mutton cloth with water and squeeze out any excess moisture. Stir the Antique Glaze well. Dip the 38mm brush in the Antique Glaze and
paint small areas at a time, especially in the grooves. Immediately rub with the damp cloth to blend the glaze into the silver background; use more or less glaze depending on your personal preference.
CONTACT Tjhoko Paint 073 206 3104, tjhokopaint.co.za
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Q: Where can I buy the striped throw on page 56 of the May 2018 issue? – Mariaan Burden, Stellenbosch A: The throw is from MRP Home (mrphome.com); Weylandts (weylandts.co.za) and Woolworths (woolworths.co.za) also have some lovely options.
Q: I love the stoep tiles on page 45 of the April 2019 issue; where are they from? – Sarah de Kock, Cape Town A: Those tiles are from Italtile (italtile.co.za).
Stash it or trash it? From watercolours to oils Jogayle Wahl of Pietermaritzburg writes I was given this original watercolour painting by Cornelis Hendrikus Kersenboom; can you tell me anything about him or the value of the piece? Kayleen Wrigley of Walker Scott Art Advisory replies Unfortunately, not much is known about the painter Cornelis Hendrikus Kersenboom. He lived in Rotterdam in the early 20th century and scenes of the shipping port comprise the majority of his subject matter, with a few Dutch pastoral pieces in-between. For the most part, it appears that he would sketch studies in watercolour before completing his works in oil paint. Your piece appears to be one such preparatory sketch on paper and as such does not hold significant value. The work does, however, show great skill and would make for a lovely addition to any wall. CIRCA 20th century VALUE R500 – R800 at auction CONTACT walkerscott.co.za
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ALCOLIN PROMOTION
WEEKEND PROJECT Make this elegant side table in a jiffy.
You will need • Alcolin Professional Wood Glue • Alcolin Woodfiller • 32 x 220mm planks in the following lengths: two 468mm (sides) one 500mm (top) one 640mm (diagonal) one 320mm (diagonal) • pencil • try square • jigsaw • one packet of 6mm x 50mm screws • drill and 3mm bit • 220-grit sandpaper
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QUICK PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 4/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed 1–2 hours
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Time is running out!
WITH FL AIR
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hether you’ve already completed a home renovation project or are still in the throes of cleaning up after a paint job, now’s your chance to enter our ever-popular Fix it with Flair competition. A highlight on the Home calendar and a favourite among renovators all over the country, this contest offers readers the opportunity to share and showcase their projects. Now in its 11th year, the competition has been given a facelift and with our three brand-new categories, you can expect more winners! Take a look at the criteria for each, decide which one you want to enter and then simply submit your pics – you could be crowned one of the Renovators of the Year!
ENTER & WIN
With three brand-new categories in our 2019 Fix it with Flair competition, your chances of winning are even better!
THE NEW CATEGORIES*
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This one is for avid DIYers who will take on 50% of the work themselves. So if knocking down walls, retiling or laying a screed floor doesn’t scare you, go for it! You will have to submit a breakdown of your budget and show what you did with your own two hands. This category celebrates hard work and true grit!
If you fancy yourself an out-of-the-box thinker with a knack for the extraordinary, this category is for you. It could be an eco house, a mobile home, an outdoor kitchen – you name it! Whether you did the work yourself or simply planned and project-managed, feel free to enter your makeover here.
If you’re all thumbs and have a fear of power tools, consider this option. Even if a contractor completed 100% of the physical work, as long as you were responsible for the planning, project management and the bills you are eligible for this prize. * The editor reserves the right to transfer entries from one category to another.
COMPETITION
Before Remember!
No project is too big or too small – you can enter an entire house or a single room such as a bathroom or kitchen.
HOW TO ENTER • Visit fixit.tuis.co.za to enter online and follow the prompts. • Be sure to submit photographs of your project taken in natural light. CLOSING DATE Monday 28 October at midday.
Having trouble? Email Shane.Barnard@media24.com or call 021 406 3046 for assistance.
THE PRIZES! Prizes to the value of R100 000 are up for grabs: • The winner of each category will receive R25 000 in cash. • The runner-up in each category will receive R5 000 in cash. • The Top 9 contestants will each receive R1 000 in cash. • One favourite, based on reader votes, will also get R1 000 in cash. T&Cs apply – find them online.
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Don’t move, improve! Residential architect Minky Lidchi has applied some of her boldest ideas to transform a dark, disjointed space into a light and airy home perfect for entertaining and taking time out. By Lianne Burton • Photographs: Martin Hahn
Renovating a small space When space is scarce, priorities are tested and compromises must be made. But constraints give rise to creative solutions! Through the sometimes challenging process of a makeover, the vision of how one wants to live becomes clearer. Seasoned renovator Minky Lidchi offers the following advice: • Be as generous as you can within the limits of what you have. Think long, high, wide… Where can I open up? • Be practical. Choose materials that improve with age. I want to do life; I don’t want to do maintenance. Time is precious. • Spend money wisely. My clients often ask me why the budget for windows and doors is so high. I tell them it’s because the views and the light are free. • Limit materials. I try to simplify everything. Opt for fewer finishes and make sure they are seamless for continuity and consistency. • Create storage pockets. All the dark areas of this house have been used for storage. As far as possible, I opt for walk-in, open storage. It’s generous and saves on the cost of cupboard doors.
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hile many architects prefer a blank slate, Johannesburg-based Minky Lidchi loves renovating. Even as a student, for her fourth-year architecture project, she chose to measure up old farm buildings. Minky bought her house in Fresnaye, Cape Town in 2011 after years of scouting for a modest freestanding property in a good location. With an increasing number of clients in Cape Town, it made sense to invest in a second property in the city that could also be rented out. While initial plans were to double the floor space of the compact 1930s home and maximise the views by adding a level, practical considerations led her to downsize her ambitions. “I had a vision of a big house, and then I cut it in half,” she says. Reverting to the 180m2 footprint of the existing house and applying her maxim “first have clarity of purpose, then consider the poetics”, Minky drew up a simple plan using her trusted design tool – a pen. Conceived in a morning, the plan included a flush façade, incorporating an impractical front entrance and existing garage into the floor space. In this way, the narrow, 15m² space was optimised. >>
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WHO LIVES HERE? Minky Lidchi WHERE Fresnaye, Cape Town SIZE 180m2
Living area
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Bath
Study Main entrance
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LIVING AREA
A built-in fireplace forms the focal point in this space; Minky recommends positioning a fireplace with furnishing in mind to allow for a comfortable gathering place. A painted brick surround creates continuity in textures. Installation was challenging: the engineers had to cut out the floorboards and reinforce the floor; a glass floor plate protects the timber. A TV is tucked away to the left, while on the right a tall, framed standing mirror amplifies the space. Building by Viljoen Project Management; built-in fireplace from J. Macdonald and Sons
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DECK
A spacious new balau deck, built around a large tree, extends the public and private living areas and offers sea and mountain views. The aluminium louvre shutters have been used throughout the house, allowing for air flow, privacy and security. Shutters from Taylor Blinds
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The house is cooled and heated as efficiently as possible with ceiling fans, double insulation in the roof and double-glazed windows and doors positioned for cross-ventilation. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Minky Lidchi 82 home October 2019
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Plans in action “Home shouldn’t be a ‘stage setting’,” Minky says. “I’m always conscious of how to inhabit the space. How the building interacts with the ground, the sky, the light. That’s why I start by drawing on a page. I ask myself: what do I really need?” Symmetry, height, volume, vista and light were paramount and Minky decided to reimagine her space as two distinct zones, lengthwise: half public, half private. In the public zone, a maze of small rooms – including two bedrooms, a passage, a foyer, a living room and an entrance hall – was opened up to create a seamless kitchen-dining-living space with great flow out to a new deck. Minky also decided to open up and expose the internal lines of the original roof pitch spanning the public spaces, and this has created further visual continuity. The home’s elevated side entrance, with sea views, was restored. >>
KITCHEN
Storage is key in this open-plan kitchen. Attractive items are on display, while household necessities can be packed away. Cabinetry by Christopher Johnson
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STUDY
Minkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study opens out onto a bright, narrow side patio that leads to the deck. The Oregon pine floors throughout the living space and study were patched and painted white for a modern update that subtly integrates the mismatched timbers of the original rooms. For budgetary and sustainability reasons, Minky opted to embrace these imperfections rather than install a new floor. In contrast, she has invested in state-of-the-art plug points that eliminate the need for adaptors and unsightly cables. Where possible, the rough texture of the brickwork throughout the house has been highlighted rather than smoothed over. Desk and headrest from Amatuli
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The master bedroom was originally a cramped kitchen with small windows blocking the views, and an adjoining bathroom. Minky connected the two spaces, creating an en-suite bathroom with a large window onto the side patio, and a walk-in dressing room in the darker corner. Floor-to-ceiling aluminium shutters and glass doors fold away completely to integrate the bedroom with the deck. The bedside table is a rice basket that Minky bought in the Philippines. >> Chair and bench from Amatuli; doors and windows by Ambassador Doors & Windows
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advice Clever compromises Minky has had to settle for ‘slices’ of sea and mountain views, rather than the 360-degree vistas she originally had in mind. “It’s a very tight site and I had to consider the proximity and privacy of neighbours,” she explains. “I created openings where the views are best and blocked problem spots.” Other compromises had to be made in the private zone, where Minky traded a scullery for a study and lost one bathroom. The study now shares an en-suite bathroom with the guest bedroom, via a second door. “Small spaces must be flexible,” she adds. “For instance, my study can become a bedroom.” Rather miraculously, she has accommodated two spacious main bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms. Finally, by stripping away all unnecessary details – from skirting boards to shower doors – and applying one clear visual brushstroke, she has created a serene, peaceful space that’s incredibly inviting. “I love the smaller building,” she says. “It feels big but intimate. I’ve taken a modest house and pushed it to its max.”
GUEST BATHROOM
A sense of space has been achieved by keeping the shower open, while the toilet is cleverly positioned behind the bedroom door (opposite). Plastered, waterproofed brickwork – painted to match the walls – hides toilet and tap mechanisms and provides plenty of built-in storage. Surfaces in the shower are slightly sloped to allow for water run-off. Pebble basin from Amatuli; Hansgrohe taps and fittings from Classic Trading
STOCKISTS AND CONTACTS Amatuli 011 440 5065, amatuli.co.za Ambassador Doors & Windows 021 931 2197, ambas.co.za Christopher Johnson 076 655 7833 Classic Trading 011 656 0400, classictrading.net J. Macdonald and Sons 021 696 7930 Minky Lidchi minkylidchi.com Taylor Blinds 011 793 1743, taylorblinds.co.za Viljoen Project Management 071 293 3334
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A large mirror above the basin conceals an 80mm-deep shelf and shaver plug, and the vanity drawer is the height of a toilet roll.
GUEST BEDROOM
The biggest challenge? The seamless screed floors in the bathrooms had to be re-done a number of times to achieve the right colour and texture and to correct bubbling and cracking. Minky recommends checking the references of any screed flooring contractor with great care.
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ISOBOARD PROMOTION
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advice
Email your queries to pets@homemag.co.za
Animal antics Compiled by Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel
October is the most beautiful month…
On top of the world Rescue dog Johannes is in his element after a swim. – Marie Bester, Swellendam
Smells like a rose… Skye takes a moment to check out the lavender. – Michelle van der Spuy, Germiston
Hot product Safe for all animals over six weeks old, Earthbath Grooming Wipes (R145, apetslife.co.za) keep dirt and odours at bay between baths and contain aloe vera and vitamin E to moisturise your furry friend’s coat and skin. Gentle care at its best!
It’s a look With her green eyes, Willy Nelson matches Granny’s décor beautifully. – Tharia Unwin, Kroonstad
Gizmo enjoys her view of the Karoo. – Wendy Young, Uniondale
Game on! Tessa loves to play among the flowers. – Gabi Baronetti, Langebaan
In the swing of things Siya and Kiitos enjoy the morning sun in dad’s hammock. – Jurgen Human, Uvongo, KZN
Each owner whose pet is featured here wins a medium K9 Castle for dogs or a Kitty Castle for cats from Wagworld (wagworld.co.za). Available from leading vet and pet shops, The K9 Castle offers excellent support and durability with outer bolsters made from waterproof canvas and a coral fleece pillow cover perfect for winter. Made from natural Ilala grass with removable pillows inside and on top, the Kitty Castle is a stylish and comfy hideaway for your kitten. Send your pics (at least 2MB each) and contact details to pets@homemag.co.za – you could be a winner too! See competition rules on page 129.
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Teach respect and understanding Jane van der Berg of Johannesburg writes I’m a primary school teacher and I’m keen to teach our little ones about dogs as it seems that a lot of them don’t really know how to handle them; any advice? Joanna Banks of dog sanctuaryy o Dogtown replies It’s concerning to n hear that almost half of all children will have been bitten by a dog by age 12, especially since in many instances this could have been ion prevented with the correct education. We often hear parents boast about their pets and how they can even put their hands in their dog’s food, but it’s vital to understand what can provoke a dog to bite a child. In fact, the triggers are often similar to those things that create stress for humans in their busy lives. It’s important for our children to understand the following: • We humans often forget that some friendly gestures, such as being hugged, are inappropriate for most dogs unless they have been trained to enjoy close handling. It is important for kids to understand that other dogs may not have the same tolerance levels as their own pets. • We teach children that it’s wrong to steal toys from each other; in much the same way, it’s bad manners to take toys or food from your pooch. However, with obedience training you can teach your dog to give up a toy in exchange for a reward. • Kids have a habit of getting right up in a dog’s face and this can be extremely intimidating, especially when the dog has no control over what the child intends to do next. • Besides being threatening, it’s bad manners to invade someone’s personal space and this applies to dogs too! • Children need to be taught that dogs are far more sound-sensitive than humans and loud noises are very stressful for them – shouting and screaming gets everybody worked up! Note Dogtown offers a school programme called Dog Stars in which animal behaviourist Gordon Banks teaches primary school children the right way to behave around our furry friends – all in a fun and entertaining way. CONTACT 076 044 1979, dogtownsa.org
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Photograph Emma O’Brien Photography
Into the sunset
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Gardening notebook
What a glorious gardening month October is! Everything is full of promise and vitality with lush green foliage on trees and shrubs, and flowerbeds of rainbow colours.
Compiled by Gillian Eva • Photographs: Francois Oberholster and supplied
Celebrate your garden Garden Day on Sunday 20 October is an opportunity to get together to appreciate and celebrate the joy of gardening and gardens with a tea party, picnic or braai with family and friends (see page 97). Make this a memorable occasion by planting a tree with pink flowers in recognition of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month; consider pompon tree (Dais cotinifolia), crab-apple (Malus), flowering cherry (Prunus) and pride-of-India (Lagerstroemia indica) for small gardens, and Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense) and silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa syn. Chorisia speciosa) for big gardens.
Photograph Sally Chance
Japanese flowering cherry
Bright idea! Many summer vegetables are as good to look at as they are to eat, so even if you don’t have space for a dedicated kitchen garden, you can grow the following veggies among your flowers: beetroot, beans, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, summer squash, Swiss chard, peppers, tomatoes and lettuce.
advice Fun in the sun It’s not always the perfectly manicured garden or one with rare and unusual plants that we remember. Sometimes it’s a garden with a touch of whimsy that makes people smile. During the time of the Renaissance, garden designers often displayed an impish sense of humour by using water tricks (called giochi d’acqua, meaning ‘play of water’), with unsuspecting visitors activating a jet of water when treading on a step or leaning over to admire a plant. Perhaps no touch of garden whimsy has evoked quite such heated debate as the gnome! Somewhat surprisingly, it was during the stiff and staid Victorian era that they
enjoyed the most popularity, and goldfish ponds were seldom without a resident gnome with a fishing rod. However, in the 20th century, they were considered bad taste and were even banned from the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Scarecrows came about when ancient man needed a device to deter birds but in present-day gardens, they’re decorative rather than functional – best used in veggie patches and country-style gardens. These ‘old-world’ ornaments are finding favour once again, but if they’re not your thing, try a whimsical elf, dancing fairy, wire animal sculpture or colourful bottle mobile.
Portulacaria afra
We love succulents!
Pork bush, also known as spekboom, is a hardy succulent that’s not only a versatile, drought-tolerant garden plant but is also able to absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than most other plants.
‘Limpopo’
‘Variegata’
‘Minima’
Waterwise plant of the month Gazania Gazanias are tough, drought-tolerant perennials, clump-forming or carpeting, with green or grey foliage. Daisy-like flowers of the species are usually yellow or orange, while cultivars come in many colours: white, pink, yellow, orange and mahogany, plain or striped. Gazanias are excellent for slopes and rockeries, as a ground-covering for bare soil and also do well in seaside gardens. They need a sunny position for the flowers to fully open. By Kay Montgomery
How to grow Plant in full sun, as plants grow upright and develop the red stems that make them so attractive. In shadier gardens the growth is looser, and the stems are greyish-green. They grow in regular garden soil, provided there is good drainage. They do well in pots too. Plants can survive on minimal water but will also grow in regularly watered flowerbeds. Established plants tolerate cold and moderate frost. Garden uses If grown and clipped as a hedge, spekboom can be used to replace Buxus and myrtle in formal gardens. If allowed to grow taller, it makes an effective screening plant, providing height at the back of beds, and can be shaped into a large shrub and used as a feature. More prostrate varieties make excellent groundcovers. Different types The range of spekboom includes rainbow bush (P. afra ‘Variegata’) which bears yellow foliage with green mid-stripes and grows laterally, cascading over the edge of
pots, hanging baskets or raised planters. Elephant mat (P. afra ‘Minima’) is another cascading variety, although more ground-hugging, that forms a spreading 60cm-wide mat. It has tiny dark green leaves strung along bright red stems like a necklace. Tuck it into nooks and crannies in the garden, plant it as edging for mixed containers, or use it indoors on a sunny windowsill. P. afra ‘Limpopo’ has foliage almost four times the size of normal leaves and a very sturdy light reddish-brown stem. It is endemic to the Limpopo province. It is upright-growing and could be grown as a small tree or shaped into a substantial shrub. Did you know? Spekboom’s air-cleaning properties make it an excellent indoor plant, but it must receive bright light and even some sunlight. Do not overwater and let plants in pots almost dry out before watering again. CONTACT Ngena Succulents; email john@ngena.africa.
Be inspired! In spring, there are many private gardens open to the public, affording you the perfect opportunity to gain inspiration from what others have done in their outdoor spaces. >>
www. For a list of open gardens, go to homemag.co.za.
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Ludwig’s
rose corner Jenny Argyle of Pretoria writes My ‘Ann Wrighton’ roses are not growing well; should they be cut back to encourage new growth?
‘Anne Wrighton’
Ludwig replies Cutting back or putting extra fertiliser on a struggling rose will more than likely kill it. The aim is to increase the leaves on the bush as this builds up the root system. The best way is to pinch off the tips of all the new growth. This increases pressure in the stem and encourages dormant eyes to sprout as well as the formation of basal shoots. You can do this by pinching back once, twice or even three times but if the rose bush doesn’t respond satisfactorily, it’s best to dig it up and plant a new rose.
Joey Theron of Hermanus writes I love picking my ‘Graaff-Reinet’ roses. When is the best time to pick if I want them to last well in the vase? Ludwig replies When picking roses in the garden, carry a bucket filled with water and as soon as you pick the rose, put it in water. It doesn’t matter what time of the day you pick if the rose stems are placed in water immediately. They can be arranged straight ‘Graaff-Reinet’ away but we like to let them stand overnight in a cool room in deep water so that the stems and leaves are saturated with water. The best stage at which to pick a bloom is when it is a third open. Don’t pick buds because they don’t open easily and are difficult to keep fresh. Also, importantly: don’t cut all the blooms off a rose bush at once. This severely reduces the leaf mass of the bush, which puts a huge strain on the roots, thereby setting the rose back. Try not to pick more than 50% of the blooms from a bush at a time.
Regional rose tasks for October Summer rainfall To encourage a superb flush of roses, water deeply twice a week. A light mulch will keep the water in the soil cool. Spray every two weeks with Ludwig’s Insect Spray to prevent thrips, aphids and bollworm that could spoil the blooms. Towards the end of the month, fertilise with Vigorosa to build up the roses for the next flush. Cut off spent flowers. Winter rainfall As the roses grow and get ready to flower towards the end of October and into November, protect new leaves by spraying every two weeks against fungal disease: one week use Chronos mixed with
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Ludwig’s Insect Spray, and every alternate week use Rose Protector. Fertilise with Vigorosa in mid-October. In the absence of rainfall, water deeply twice a week. Lowveld and KwaZulu-Natal coast Downy mildew and black spot can be a problem in areas with high humidity and mist; spray with Chronos mixed with Ludwig’s Insect Spray every two weeks, alternating with Rose Protector in-between. To keep roses in peak flowering condition, water deeply twice a week and mulch the soil to retain moisture. Fertilise with Vigorosa in mid-October to build up roses for the next flush.
Visit Ludwig’s Rose Farm north of Pretoria from Saturday 5 October to Sunday 13 October to experience the farm in full bloom with rose displays, new roses on show and tractortrailer rides through the roses, or enjoy the spring menu at the Rose Kitchen. For more information, call 012 544 0144 or email info@ludwigsroses.co.za.
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Ask JJ Stumped! Anton Nel of Wellington writes I occasionally see homeowners in Home using tree stumps as décor in their homes. Tree stumps may contain fungi and be a magnet for wood borers. I take it that they must first be treated before you use them as décor? If so, with what? JJ replies These tree stumps are, as far as I know, treated with a mixture of wood oil and turpentine. It is applied very thickly and the logs are left outside for a week or more before being used indoors.
Clivias from seed Danie van der Walt of Northcliff, Johannesburg writes I am keen to propagate new plants from clivia seeds. When is the best time to harvest the seeds and can I place them in a shallow container indoors with moist soil or compost, or is it better to first let them germinate in damp blotting paper or cotton wool? And should I moisten them on a daily basis with a fine mister? JJ replies Wait until your clivia plants have finished flowering in spring and then harvest their ‘berries’ only once they have swollen slightly and darkened in colour. Remove the flesh and membrane around the seeds and then plant them in a warm, sheltered spot in damp soil. You can mist them with a fine sprayer but don’t overwater as clivias prefer to stay dry. Remember that clivias grown from seed will need time to become strong plants before transplanting them into the garden, so leave them in the seed trays for at least a year. These new plants will only bloom after a few years. >> Listen to JJ’s gardening tips and tricks on Derrich Gardner’s show Brekfis met Derrich at 07:40 every Saturday on RSG.
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As tough as its namesake Every year, Ludwig’s Roses honours a South African by naming a rose after them. This year, in response to many requests, a rose has been named after the fearless former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. The rose will be launched at the opening of the 48th annual Spring Rose Festival on 3 October at Ludwig’s Rose farm, north of Pretoria. ‘Thuli Madonsela’ is one of the new-generation roses that are extremely hardy, drought-tolerant and diseaseresistant. The large, two-tone pink blooms have a classical hybrid tea shape but are carried in clusters like a floribunda rose. The bush grows vigorously to chest height with glossy, bright green leaves. CONTACT ludwigsroses.co.za.
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A new dwarf agapanthus hybrid, Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’, will be launched at the Agapanthus Festival at the Aloe Farm outside Hartebeespoort, Gauteng from 26 October to 10 November. Selected as one of the best new plants of the year at the 2019 Chelsea Show, Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’ is a real boon to the summer garden with its extended flowering season of at least three months. It bears large bicoloured blue and white blooms and is extremely hardy. CONTACT thealoefarm.co.za.
Look out for the new Salvia ‘Mysty’ in garden centres this month! A compact version of the popular perennial Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’, it has the same true-blue flowers and dark green leaves but is 35% less vigorous which makes it a better variety for mixed planting as well as in containers. It grows 30–46cm tall and wide and is also highly heat- and drought-tolerant. It blooms from late spring onwards and, being so well-branched, produces plenty of flower spikes. CONTACT ballstraathof.co.za
Garden goodies Compiled by Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel
Garden bunny (14.5 x 19.5cm) R116, TinTown
Dog (74cm) R996, and woman (122cm) R1 320, both from Peppino Cement
Wildcrete Knysna loerie (54cm) R550, Builders Terracotta-colour clay fish (31cm) R280, Builders
Chilling garden frog (27cm) R99.99, MRP Home
STOCKISTS Builders 0860 284 533, builders.co.za MRP Home 0800 212 535 535, mrphome.com Peppino Cement 021 988 7471, peppino.co.za TinTown 021 426 2226, tintown.co.za
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Set a table for GARDEN DAY Create a gorgeous centrepiece with greenery from your garden. Photographs by Suné Esterhuizen
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ith summer in the air, what better time to down tools and celebrate your garden? That’s exactly the aim of Garden Day on Sunday 20 October! Invite neighbours over for a get-together, whether it be a picnic with tea and cake, a plant swap or lunch on the stoep! Flower crowns are still synonymous with Garden Day celebrations, so wear yours with pride! Or take it one step further like Home reader Stacy van Zyl of Brackenfell, and design a stunning yet simple table setting for your celebrations. See her tips on the right, or find more inspiration on her blog sawdustandhighheels.com.
Stacy’s creative plans... PLANT POTS If the pots are made of plastic, wrap them in brown paper tied with grey ribbon, or white paper tied with jute string. “This adds to the rustic vibe that I love so much, without breaking the bank.” HERB POSIES One posy will do for each place setting. Use fragrant herbs tied together with jute string. “Three lavender sprigs, one bay leaf sprig and one rosemary sprig makes a delicate posy.” TABLE DÉCOR Start with a clean, white tablecloth – even a sheet will do. Place a runner down the centre of the table. “Consider a burlap runner with lace details. It is neutral enough to work with most colour schemes.” CENTREPIECE Three medium lavender plants and six small thyme plants will do. Start with the three lavender plants, positioned equidistant from each other; then add the thyme plants in-between. Place them on cupcake stands to elevate them. Four glass candlesticks with white tapered candles will add the final touch.
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WHO LIVES HERE? The Streicher family WHERE Stellenbosch SIZE 6 000m² TYPE OF SOIL Clay
Pretty as a
picture! Jeandri Streicher’s magnificent garden features structural elements like hedges and paths, as well as beds brimming with colourful blooms. By Marié Esterhuyse • Photographs Jeandri Streicher
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For Jeandri Streicher of Stellenbosch, her garden is more than just a place where plants grow. As a photographer, she also creates pictures in it using its lines and shapes. “When I work as a photographer, lines are important for a striking photo,” she explains. “When we planned our garden I thought in terms of ‘pictures’ with a romantic look. The plantings are like frames that add shape, structure and depth. In this way, I already have a composition without too much extra effort.” Jeandri started the garden seven years ago. She enlisted the help of Liesl van der Walt, head gardener at Babylonstoren, with the establishment of indigenous species in the garden – some are plants that originally grew in this area and others are species that Jeandri and her husband love. Among others, she has planted river bells (Mackaya bella), large numbers of wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana), assegai (Curtisia dentata), yellowwood (Podocarpus spp.), purple broom (Polygala virgata) and Cape saffron (Cassine peragua). These trees have created a wild, woodland strip along the boundary of the property, providing a habitat for many bird species. “Because I don’t have enough knowledge of hard landscaping elements and the plantings that go with them, we asked landscape architect Mareza van Rensburg for her input. She refined the layout of the garden and also helped with the choice of plants. Mareza encapsulated my personality very well with the inclusion of low hedges, pathways and stone walls in the design. I like the chaos in the beds, yet there is still structure which looks neat. “The trees on the property, which are now well established, were bought as ‘teenagers’,” says Jeandri. “The rest of the shrubs were planted small to save on costs. And we got lots of cuttings or seedlings from friends and planted them en masse. These include wild garlic, plectranthus, mint, dahlia and loads of poppy seeds. “Every time I stroll through the garden, those plants remind me of the friends who gave them to me. In turn, I give away plants when we divide them or when they set seed,” she explains. Jeandri says the best thing about gardening is planting a tree because then she knows she is leaving behind something living for future generations. “There’s nothing more positive than watching a tree or even a little plant grow and bloom. I will always be enamoured with that!”
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A honeysuckle with fragrant flowers adorns the low wall, while nasturtiums add colour in spring.
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Jeandri divided the spacious garden into separate rooms, each with its own character and featuring interesting nooks and surfaces to walk on. White stinkwood (Celtis africana)
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SEATING NOOK
Clockwise, from top left THE PATIO faces north, looking out over the front garden. This section consists of, among others, a large lawn framed by terracotta pots planted up with lemon trees. Other trees growing here include London plane, yellowwood, poplar and water pear. A SEATING NOOK was set up under the tree in the courtyard. The gravel floor and terracotta pots with a variety of plants add an earthy charm. THE COURTYARD is divided into four blocks of lawn; these are separated by gravel paths lined with bricks. Each block has a kumquat tree, while tickey creeper softens the hard surface of the dividing wall. THE SIDE GARDEN has a path that leads you through an iron gate in a stone wall to the next garden room (see page 98). This gate is one of three that the Streichers discovered at a local scrapyard – it is made from the original rims of wagon wheels and is still one of Jeandri’s favourite finds. On the other side of the gate, the plantings are less formal, with a Cape plumbago forming an informal hedge. >>
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The poppies give me so much pleasure and are always a bonus if I’m taking photographs of clients in the garden. – Jeandri “The back garden (above) is my workroom,” says Jeandri. “Here, the poppies and cornflowers can come up wherever they wish. It’s also where we store the garden tools and piles of firewood – and my husband cleans his fish here.”
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[ JEANDRI’S FAVOURITES ] • Water pear (Syzygium guineense) is a rewarding, fast-growing plant that requires little attention. • Wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana) flourishes in clay soil and the branches look beautiful in vases. • Churchyard cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’) for their tall silhouettes in the garden. These trees also grow quickly. • Lemon trees as we make limoncello from the peels every year. Never spray the trees with poison if you plan to use the peels. • Viburnum spp. can be pruned into topiaries or hedges; they are a fabulous foliage plant for flower arranging. • Annuals such as poppies and cornflower for colour in spring and, of course, forget-me-nots with their pretty cobalt-blue flowers. • Chincherinchee for an abundance of white blooms in October. This indigenous bulb grows easily; I bought a few packets of the bulbs at the nursery years ago and they have increased tenfold. The flowers also look great in a vase. • Plectranthus spp. I have many different types of plectranthus in the garden. P. zuluensis is my favourite; its leaves smell like pineapple! • Artichoke and Allium (onion) flowers for arrangements.
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The hedge at the washing line was created with Viburnum shrubs. “I bought them like that with bare stems. The idea was to create a solid hedge that wouldn’t cast too much shade but would still conceal the unsightly clothesline.”
Gardening tips Although Jeandri gets a team of four workers in once a week to do a bit of maintenance, she and her housekeeper Dinah Jacobs take care of the rest of the gardening. “Dinah was born with green fingers. The plants thrive when she’s around! My husband Hanré helps with the irrigation system, which needs regular attention. Although we have a borehole, I am very circumspect with it. There was very little water during the drought and I had to make peace with the fact that the garden would have to stay dry at times.” JEANDRI’S ADVICE: • If a plant does not do well in your garden or soil type, take it out and find an alternative. We soon learned that not all indigenous plants like our clay soil; certain species grow well while others, like Cape saffron and purple broom, don’t. • A chicken in a garden is a great source of entertainment for children and the chicken manure makes good compost. If you’re worried that they will scratch out your plants, get Bantams.
• Don’t stress about complicated methods of making compost. I swear by a layer of soil, a layer of green lawn clippings or leaves and a layer of brown material such as brown leaves or cardboard. This is an easy way to build the layers and your compost heap will never smell bad. • The best time to propagate poppies is when they have finished flowering and the seed heads have formed; either collect the seeds or allow the seed heads to burst open and disperse the seeds. I simply leave my poppies to come up wherever they want. • If you have golden moles in your lawn, get a cat. Mole poison is not a permanent solution. Our cat Batman brings us a mole gift almost every week. • I know my plants will do better with more regular feeding but because it is such a huge garden, it is too expensive so I spoil one section of the garden at a time with my own compost. And if I’m lucky, I sometimes get a load of compost from my husband and kids on Mother’s Day. I can’t remember when last I used fertiliser.
Jeandri likes to create interesting focal points with old items such as watering cans and this little wagon. “I can’t resist rusty old things – I always buy them when I see them! I also use them as accessories when I take photos.”
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A rose name... y ar a s er uys yse yse Ph t h F oi Ob O holste Photographs Francois Oberholster Styling Melissa Rautenbach
The queen of ďŹ&#x201A;owers comes in a variety of colours, scents and shapes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this handy guide will help you to decide what to plant where.
No other flower offers such a wide range of colours, forms and sizes as roses. They are generally divided into categories according to their growth habit and bloom shape; these are the most common garden types:
Hybrid teas If you love picking roses for your home throughout the growing season, plant a hybrid tea rose. They bloom continuously for extended periods and their long, strong stems make them excellent cut flowers. Ranging in height from 90cm to 2m, they look good in a formal rose bed or in a mixed border with companion plants such as foxgloves, delphiniums, salvias, day lilies and irises. Their blooms can have as few as five petals, like ‘Dainty Bess’, to as many as 75. Plant them about 80cm apart to ensure that they have sufficient space to grow. ‘Just Joey’, ‘Esther Geldenhuys’, ‘Duet’ and the well-known ‘Peace’ rose are examples.
[ A BIT OF HISTORY ] dĞĂ ƌŽƐĞƐ ǁĞƌĞ ďƌĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚǁŽ ŽůĚ ŚŝŶĞƐĞ ƌŽƐĞƐ͕ ŽŶĞ ƉŝŶŬ ĂŶĚ ŽŶĞ ĐƌĞĂŵLJͲďƵī ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƚĞĂ ƐĐĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ƚǁŽ ƌŽƐĞƐ ǁĞƌĞ ƐĞŶƚ ƚŽ ŶŐůĂŶĚ Ăƚ the beginning of the 19th century where they ǁĞƌĞ ĐƌŽƐƐĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŚŝŶĞƐĞ ƌŽƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ůĂƚĞƌ ĂůƐŽ ǁŝƚŚ ƌŽƐĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƌĞƐƵůƚĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ŶĞǁ ŐƌŽƵƉ ŽĨ ŚĂƌĚLJ ƌĞƉĞĂƚͲŇŽǁĞƌŝŶŐ ƌŽƐĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĞ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŽĚĂLJ ĂƐ ŚLJďƌŝĚ ƚĞĂƐ͘
Floribundas or cluster roses These roses also flower for long periods, with clusters of blooms on shrubs that vary in height from 80cm to 2m. Requiring little maintenance, they add huge impact to the garden when planted together in groups. Although cluster rose blooms are never very big, the large quantity of them on each stem more than makes up for it. Place a bunch of these roses together in a vase for an informal, abundant arrangement. The well-known floriferous white ‘Iceberg’, ‘Johannesburg Garden Club’, ‘Simplicity’, ‘South Africa’ and ‘Pearl of Bedfordview’ are all cluster roses.
Climber, rambler, pillar and spire roses All these roses can be trained up a fence, structure, arch or pillar. • Climbing roses have long branches that can be fastened to a structure or framework. Tie the canes horizontally rather than upright; this will help to create a denser cover for the fence and they will flower more abundantly. On horizontal stems, the plant forms flowers at each of the eyes, instead of just at the tip of an upright stem. Excellent climbing roses include ‘Casino’, ‘Blossom Magic’ and ‘Crépuscule’. • Ramblers can be tied to a fence or left to grow along the ground to cover a bare patch of soil. The tied-up branches have a graceful, drooping appearance. Ramblers are usually fast growers that quickly cover a large surface area. They can grow up to 3m tall and 5m wide and provide good security when planted against a fence. Examples include Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ (also known as ‘Lady Banks’) and ‘Mermaid’. • Pillar roses do exactly what their name implies: they are tall shrub roses perfect for growing against a pillar or pole. ‘Clair Matin’, ‘Ballerina’ and ‘Cocktail’ make excellent pillar roses. • Spire roses grow fairly upright and reach a height of about 2 to 3m. Plant them about 1.5m apart if you plan to create a hedge. The flowers have the typical appearance of a hybrid tea rose and make good cut flowers. ‘Red Spire’, ‘Crimson Spire’ and ‘Hot Point Spire’ are all spire roses.
Old-fashioned or heritage roses These roses of yesteryear mostly have fragrant blooms with a quaint old-world charm. Some old-fashioned roses only bloom in spring but when they do, they flower profusely. ‘Mme Isaac Pereire’, ‘Fatin Latour’ and ‘Paul Transon’ are examples of beautiful old-fashioned garden roses. Today, many roses are bred to resemble these old-fashioned beauties.
Nostalgia roses Roses such as ‘Addo Heritage’ and ‘Magaliesburg Rose’ have an old-fashioned floral shape and are mostly fragrant, but they are modern roses with a growth habit similar to hybrid teas and shrub roses.
David Austin roses This English rose collection also has the appearance of old-fashioned roses, but with modern characteristics. Most are fragrant and bloom continuously for long periods. ‘Margaret Roberts’, ‘Winchester Cathedral’ and ‘Graham Thomas’ are David Austin roses.
Miniature roses These small roses grow about 20–80cm tall and are distinguished by their small blooms and leaves. Plant a group of them together or singly in a pot. ‘Teddy Bear’, ‘Amorette’ and ‘Green Ice’ are examples of miniature roses.
Standard roses These are usually hybrid teas, floribundas or miniature roses that have been grafted onto the tall stem or rootstock of a wild shoot from the original species rose. They grow 60cm–1m tall and have a bare stem with all the leaves and flowers carried on top. ‘Iceberg’ roses are popular standard roses that look especially gorgeous along a path.
Landscape roses These roses need little maintenance and bloom continuously. The appearance of the flowers in this category can vary greatly, with double and single blooms. They are popular garden subjects and provide colour in landscaping projects. ‘My Granny’ and ‘Deloitte & Touche’ are well-known examples.
[ SHRUB ROSES ] Many of the roses in the categories above can be considered shrub roses – simply put, they are a ŐƌŽƵƉ ŽĨ ŚĂƌĚLJ ƌŽƐĞƐ ŽĨ ĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚ ƐŝnjĞƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ usually low-maintenance with a shrubby growth ŚĂďŝƚ͘ ͚DƵƚĂďŝůŝƐ͕͛ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ ƉƌŽĨƵƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ďƵƩĞƌŇLJͲ like blooms, is an example of a shrub rose (see ‘Plant of the Month’ overleafͿ͘
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Photograph Kosie Jansen van Rensburg • Location Rustenberg wine estate (rustenberg.co.za)
Like a butterfly Searching for a rose that flowers virtually all year round? Then look no further than ‘Mutabilis’, an old-fashioned shrub rose that bears a profusion of five-petalled blooms in spring especially – so much so, it looks as if a kaleidoscope of dainty butterflies has alighted on the bush! Its single flowers are a light honey colour when they open, changing to pink and then deepening to a crimson as they age. The shrub is never just one colour; it always has blooms in all three hues which makes it a real asset in the garden. After the flowering season, it forms beautiful burntorange rosehips. ‘Mutabilis’ is evergreen in temperate climates and will even flower in winter. It is hardy, with few thorns, is fairly diseasefree and grows quickly. Plant it in a sunny bed with plenty of room to spread and it will soon become a large shrub. It also thrives in semi-shade. This rose can also be grown as a climber: train it up a wall with the help of wire or a frame. It makes a good hedge plant and looks lovely in an informal bed or garden due to its somewhat wild growth habit. Plant it alongside larger shrubs such as the snowball bush and glossy abelia, underplanted with annuals and perennials such as foxgloves, salvias, Inca lilies and bearded irises. This rose must be cut back by about half in winter. Trim off any dead wood and prune it so only a framework of a few main branches remains. Most of the thinner stems should be cut away, as well as any branches that overlap to ensure that the shrub gets enough sunlight all over. If the rose is still small, the main stems on top need not be cut shorter. In very cold areas, pruning must only be done in July or early August when the worst frost is over. Also trim off spent blooms frequently to encourage the shrub to flower more. ‘Mutabilis’ likes compost-rich soil that drains well. Add a mulch of compost around the plant in winter and in the hot summer months. Give it a handful of bone meal and a handful of Epsom salts in July, plus rose fertiliser such as Ludwig’s Vigorosa every six to eight weeks in the growing season.
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[ MULTIPLY YOUR ROSE ] dĂŬĞ ŚĂƌĚǁŽŽĚ ĐƵƫŶŐƐ ŽĨ ͚DƵƚĂďŝůŝƐ͛ ŝŶ ǁŝŶƚĞƌ͘ Ƶƚ Žī Ă ďƌĂŶĐŚ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ƚŚŝĐŬŶĞƐƐ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ ƉŝŶŬŝĞ ĮŶŐĞƌ ĂŶĚ ϭϬʹϭϱĐŵ ůŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵƐŚ ĂďŽƵƚ Ă ƚŚŝƌĚ ƚŽ Ă ŚĂůĨ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐƵƫŶŐ ŝŶƚŽ ƉŽƫŶŐ ƐŽŝů ŝŶ Ă ƉŽƚ͘ <ĞĞƉ ŵŽŝƐƚ ƵŶƟů ǁĞůů ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ͘ WůĂŶƚ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ƌŽƐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ǁŚĞŶ ŝƚ ŝƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ϭϱĐŵ ƚĂůů ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ƐƵĸĐŝĞŶƚ ƐŝĚĞ ƐŚŽŽƚƐ͘ ͚DƵƚĂďŝůŝƐ͛ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ƚŚƌŝǀĞ ŝŶ Ă ƉŽƚ ŽŶ Ă ƐƵŶŶLJ ƉĂƟŽ͘
Plant guide Botanical name Rosa chinensis ‘Mutabilis’ (Rosa x odorata ‘Mutabilis’) Full sun to semi-shade Frost-resistant Average water needs Repeat-flowering Grows up to 1.5m tall and wide
The origin of ‘Mutabilis’ is unknown but it is thought to be an old Chinese hybrid rose dating back to about 1894.
Sources Roses – The Seasonal Guide to Growing Roses in South Africa by Nan Steyn; Roses by Ludwig Taschner; Ludwig’s Roses catalogue; Roses at The Cape of Good Hope by Gwen Fagan; Growing Old-Fashioned Roses by Barbara Lea Taylor; finegardening.com; rhs.org.uk
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RICE PILAF WITH BUTTER-FRIED MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN The butter-and-beer fried mushrooms in this vegetarian dish will also impress meat lovers. Makes 6 generous servings • Preparation time: 10 minutes • Cooking time: 30 minutes • 30ml each olive oil and butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 200g button mushrooms, halved • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 500ml jasmine or long-grain rice • 60ml light beer • about 500ml vegetable stock • 60ml flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 125ml whole almonds, toasted and chopped • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced • 15ml fresh lemon juice • Parmesan shavings, to garnish
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1 Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-based pan and sauté the onions until soft and glossy. Stir in the mushrooms and fry until golden-brown. Add the garlic and rice and stir until all the grains are coated with oil. 2 Add the beer and boil rapidly until most of the beer has evaporated. Add the stock, reduce the heat and simmer the rice for about 20–25 minutes. Add more stock if it has all evaporated and been absorbed before the rice is cooked. 3 Remove the rice from the heat as soon as it is al dente; sprinkle with parsley and almonds. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary. Top with the avocado, lemon juice and Parmesan and serve hot or at room temperature. Tip The earthy flavours are also great with other grains such as barley, brown rice or couscous instead of white rice. >>
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CARAMELISED BEER CHICKEN The sticky sweet-and-savoury sauce is finger-licking good! Serves 6 • Preparation time: a few hours Cooking time: 1 hour, 15 minutes • Oven temperature: 160°C • 45ml rice wine vinegar • 125ml soy sauce • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2cm fresh ginger, peeled and chopped • 1 red chilli • 2 bay leaves
• 1 large whole chicken SAUCE • 200ml brown sugar • 125ml water • 250ml lager • 1 stick cinnamon • 2 star anise • 30ml fish sauce 1 Make the sauce Stir the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over moderate heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook, without stirring, until the caramel turns a deep, rich colour. Add the beer – be careful, it will sizzle and splash. Stir again until the sauce is smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and cool completely. 2 Place the chicken breast-side down on a chopping board; using sharp kitchen scissors, cut down both sides of the backbone and remove it. Turn the chicken over, fold the drumsticks under the sides of the chicken so that the thighs face outwards, then
press with the palm of your hand on the breast-side to flatten it. Place the chicken in an ovenproof dish, pour the caramelised beer sauce over, cover and marinate in the refrigerator – the longer the better, if you have time (it's not essential, but it builds delicious flavour). Turn the chicken in the sauce occasionally. 3 Preheat the oven. Bake the chicken for about 1 hour in the sauce, basting frequently. Serve the chicken and rich pan sauce with rice and stir-fried vegetables, a sprinkling of fresh coriander and toasted sesame seeds.
PORK BANGER-AND-APPLE SALAD WITH PRETZEL CROUTONS Golden-brown pretzels are traditionally baked with a sprinkling of salt flakes; these snacks make the most wonderful crispy croutons. Serves 4 • Preparation time: 25 minutes • Cooking time: 20 minutes • Oven temperature: 200°C • 1 large soft pretzel • 4 small apples, thinly sliced • about 30ml honey • 30ml olive oil • 15ml butter • 24 chipolata pork bangers • about 60ml light beer • 10ml wholegrain mustard • 45ml apple cider vinegar • 2 small baby gem lettuce hearts, broken into leaves
1 Preheat the oven. Cut the pretzel into 1cm-thick slices and spread them on a baking tray. Bake for about 5 minutes, turn the croutons over and bake for another 5–10 minutes or until crispy on both sides. (For a richer version, fry the croutons in butter in a pan.) 2 Spread the apple slices in a single layer on a second baking tray. Drizzle with the honey and oil, season with salt and pepper and bake the apple slices until caramelised and soft (about 10 minutes on each side). Decide whether
grilling is necessary to create a little extra caramelisation once the apple slices are soft. 3 Heat the butter and fry the chipolatas carefully until golden-brown all over. Add the beer and mustard and steam with the lid on until cooked through. Add the vinegar to the pan juices, then stir the apple slices in carefully. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4 Spoon the hot pan mixture onto the lettuce and sprinkle with the croutons. Tuck in immediately while the salad is warm. >>
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BEER BREAD WITH JALAPEÑOS AND CHEDDAR Beer bread is one of the easiest side dishes to make. The two main ingredients are beer and self-raising flour, but we jazzed it up with some extra flavours. Makes 6 small loaves Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C • 15ml each butter and oil • 200g bacon, chopped • 30ml honey • 2 bottled jalapeños, chopped (or more, to taste) • 250ml grated mature Cheddar • 280g (500ml) self-raising flour • 1 bottle (330ml) beer (I use lager) 1 Preheat the oven. Melt the butter and oil in a pan and fry the bacon until done. Drizzle honey over and fry for another minute or two until caramelised. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. 2 Stir the fried mixture, the jalapeños and half of the cheese through the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add the beer gradually and mix until the batter just comes together. 3 Spray 6 small loaf pans with non-stick spray (a muffin pan also works well) and divide the batter between the pans. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on each and bake until risen and golden-brown – it usually takes about 35 minutes, but check one if you’re unsure. Serve with butter and, if you wish, cream cheese.
SHORTBREAD-AND-PRETZEL SQUARES WITH STOUT GANACHE Sweet milk chocolate and rich, bitter stout are the secrets behind these delicious squares. Make 36 squares • Preparation time: 40 minutes • Baking time: 25 minutes • Oven temperature: 180°C • 200g butter, softened • 180ml castor sugar • 250ml (140g) flour • 125ml (80g) cornflour • 100ml double cream (available at Woolworths) • 80ml stout • 240g milk chocolate, grated • about 18 to 24 oven-baked pretzels • a sprinkling of sea salt flakes
1 Preheat the oven and line a 20 x 30cm cake pan with baking paper. Beat (preferably with an electric mixer) the butter and sugar until creamy and light in colour. Add the flour and cornflour and mix to form a soft dough. Press firmly in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Prick with a fork and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden-brown and cooked through. Let the shortbread cool in the pan. 2 Heat the cream and beer to just below boiling point. Pour carefully over the grated
chocolate in a mixing bowl and stir gently until melted. If you’re struggling, place the bowl with the chocolate mixture over a pot with a few centimetres of boiling water in it so that the steam under the bowl will help the melting process. Let the ganache cool slightly and pour over the shortbread layer in the pan. Garnish immediately with the salted pretzels and a sprinkling of salt flakes. Let it harden before you cut the shortbread into squares. Store in an airtight container.
BEEF BRISKET WITH BLACK PEPPER AND BEER ONIONS Beef brisket, roasted and smoked in various ways, is hot news in foodie circles. It is usually served as cold meat on sandwiches. This cut can be very fatty – choose a piece with a thin, even layer of fat. Serves 6 Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 3 hours Oven temperature: 160°C • 1kg corned pastrami brisket • 300ml stock SPICE MIX • 10ml rainbow peppercorns, crushed • 10ml coriander seeds, crushed • 5ml mustard seeds, crushed • 5ml each coarse sea salt and brown sugar • 5ml garlic flakes and dried origanum • 10ml smoked paprika • a pinch of chilli powder BEER ONIONS • 30ml olive oil • 2 large onions, thinly sliced • about 125ml of the meat’s cooking liquid • 15ml sugar • pinch of salt • 3 sprigs thyme • about 80ml beer • 45ml balsamic vinegar 1 Mix all the spices and set aside. Rinse the brine from the meat and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, score the fat layer without cutting into the meat. Heat a deep ovenproof pan and brown the meat, fat side down. Remove the pan from the heat and turn the meat over so that the fat layer is facing upwards. Rub in the spices, add the stock so that it covers the meat to just below the spices and bake in the oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and let it rest while you cook the onions. 2 Heat the oil, onions and cooking liquid in a heavy-based pan and boil the onions slowly over low heat until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are soft and glossy. Sauté the onions slightly until they start to colour. Add the sugar, salt and thyme and fry for a few more minutes. Stir in the beer and vinegar and cook until glossy. 3 Using an electric or very sharp knife, slice the meat thinly. Serve with the onions, mustard and creamy horseradish sauce and side dishes such as mashed potatoes and sweet carrots, or enjoy it on a fresh roll, deli-style.
EISBEIN IN GINGER BEER Smoked pork and a sweet sauce are a match made in heaven. This cooking bag method takes very little effort and delivers succulent meat. Makes 4 generous servings Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 3½ hours Oven temperature: 160°C • 2 smoked eisbeins, about 400g each • 1 leek, coarsely chopped • 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped • 1 bay leaf • 15ml flour • 2L ginger beer GLAZE • 500ml of the eisbein cooking liquid • 30ml tomato sauce • 45ml syrup • 60ml vinegar • 15ml Worcestershire sauce 1 Preheat the oven. Rinse the meat and score the skin with a sharp knife. Place the meat with the vegetables, bay leaf and flour in a cooking bag in an ovenproof dish. Pour the ginger beer over – work carefully so everything stays in the bag. Tie the bag securely, cut a few small steam holes in the top and bake for about 3 hours. Cool for about 30 minutes in the liquid. 2 Remove the meat from the bag and place it on a wire rack in the ovenproof dish. Pour 500ml of the cooking liquid out into a saucepan, add the rest of the glaze ingredients and boil until it thickens and reduces. 3 Heat the oven to 200°C. Brush the glaze generously over the meat and bake until the meat is glossy, basting frequently. Serve with oven-baked potatoes and vegetables.
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PORK SLIDERS WITH ASIAN FLAVOURS These aromatic mini burgers make the perfect meal for sharing with friends and family. Makes about 12 sliders • Preparation time: 25 minutes • Cooking time: 15 minutes MEATBALLS • 15ml olive oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 chillies, chopped • 1 tub cream cheese • 1kg fresh pork mince • 15ml BBQ spice blend • 1 small apple, grated (skin and all)
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• a handful soft herbs (coriander and basil are delicious), chopped • oil for shallow-frying • 15ml each soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sesame oil, mixed TO SERVE • 12 small bread rolls • mayonnaise • 200g bacon bits, fried • fresh lettuce • thin slices pickled ginger, to garnish
1 Make the meatballs Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, celery, garlic and chilli until glossy. Cool and mix with the cream cheese. 2 Place the pork mince in a clean mixing bowl and add the spices, cream cheese mixture, apple and herbs. Using two forks, mix through gently, making sure not to overwork the mixture as this will result in a tough patty. 3 Using an ice cream scoop, divide the meat into 12 equal portions. Carefully form into meatballs then gently press down to make patties. 4 Shallow-fry the patties in oil until golden-brown on both sides. Lightly brush with the soya sauce mixture towards the end of the cooking time to add flavour and assist with the browning. 5 To assemble Cut the rolls open and toast the cut side in a pan with a little butter and oil, if desired (or simply use the pan in which you fried the bacon). Spread with mayonnaise to taste, add a little fresh lettuce and then top with the patty, ginger slices and a sprinkling of bacon. Secure with a kebab stick if you like. Tip Minced pork isn’t always available in supermarket fridges; order it fresh at your butcher.
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PORK NECK STEAKS WITH LEMON, SAGE AND PARMESAN PASTA You can either serve each guest a whole pork steak with the mushroom pasta, or cut the cooked meat into strips and mix it through the sauce. Makes 4 generous servings • Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes • • • • • • • • • • • •
4 boneless pork neck steaks sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper zest and juice of 1 small lemon a large knob of butter 30ml olive oil 2 whole garlic cloves 12 sage leaves 400g button mushrooms, halved 250ml cream 300g tagliatelle 60ml pine nuts, toasted 125ml grated Parmesan
1 Season the pork with salt, pepper and lemon zest to taste. Melt the butter with the oil in a thick-based pan and fry the garlic and sage leaves until the sage is crispy and the garlic is fragrant. Remove the leaves and keep for garnishing; scoop out the garlic and discard or use it in another dish. 2 Fry the pork in the fragrant butter and oil until it forms a golden-brown crust on all sides. Don’t turn the meat too often and remember to fry the sides as well – use your braai tongs. Once the meat is browned to your liking, set aside to rest while you make the sauce. 3 Fry the mushrooms in the same pan until golden-brown. Add a little more butter and oil, if necessary. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Pour the cream into the pan and simmer until reduced by half. For the last 5 minutes, put the pork back in the pan with the sauce and cover with a lid. This ensures that the flavours infuse and the meat is cooked through. Test the meat by cutting the thickest piece, if you’re unsure. 4 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Mix the cooked pasta with the mushroom sauce and dilute as necessary with another splash of pasta water to ensure that the rich sauce coats all the pasta ribbons. 5 Spoon the pasta onto a serving platter and arrange the cooked pork on top with the crispy sage leaves and nuts. Serve immediately with Parmesan and extra freshly ground black pepper. A sprinkling of fresh basil is an optional extra.
We’ve got supper sorted! Four delicious meals for your family. By Johané Neilson • Photographs Franc Francois ois i Oberholster
Tortilla stack with ham Under R140 • Enough for 4 hearty servings Preparation time: 10 minutes • Cooking time: 20 minutes Oven temperature: 200°C • 6 tortillas • 250ml cheese sauce (ready-made or make your own) • 12 slices gypsy ham • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • 250ml mozzarella, grated
Preheat the oven. Arrange the 6 tortillas on your worktop and spread a spoonful of cheese sauce on each. Arrange the ham and tomatoes on 3 of the tortillas and the avocado slices and red onion on 2 (keep 1 tortilla plain). Sprinkle cheese over all 6. Stack the tortillas carefully on top of each other (start with a ham-and-tomato tortilla and alternate with the two fillings) in an ovenproof dish. Finish with the plain tortilla. Bake the stack for about 20 minutes or until the cheese bubbles. Serve in slices. Tip A stack like this is also delicious with smoked or flaked leftover chicken or even bolognaise and beans between the layers.
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Pasta salad with smoked fish Under R130 • Serves 4 • Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes • 300g corkscrew pasta • 125ml peas, steamed • 200g thin asparagus, steamed • about 350g smoked fish such as salmon, mackerel or snoek, flaked • 80g (a handful) wild rocket
SAUCE • 125ml creamy mayonnaise • 125ml sour cream • 15ml chopped fresh dill • about 30ml lemon juice • 1 red chilli, chopped
1 Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. While it cooks, beat the sauce ingredients together and dilute, if necessary, with some of the pasta water to make it runny (but not too watery); season to taste with salt and pepper. 2 Mix the hot pasta with the sauce, cooked vegetables and fish. Finally, stir in the rocket and serve at room temperature.
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Quinoa with roasted vegetables
Sweet-and-sour chicken with cashew nuts
Under R95 • Serves 4 • Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • Oven temperature: 200°C
Under R120 • Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes • Cooking time: 15 minutes
• 4 medium-sized carrots, julienned • ½ small butternut, cubed • ½ cauliflower, coarsely chopped • about 60ml olive oil • a pinch each paprika and cumin
• 500ml stock, hot • 250ml quinoa • 2 rounds feta, crumbled • a handful baby spinach or herbs • 60ml mixed seeds, fried in oil • 60ml Greek yoghurt • lemon juice to taste
1 Preheat the oven. Spread the vegetables on a baking tray and mix the oil and spices through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and roast until done and golden-brown (about 20 minutes). 2 Bring the stock to the boil in a pot, add the quinoa and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is absorbed (10–15 minutes). Remove from the heat and stir with a fork. Leave for about 5 minutes, then spoon onto a serving platter. 3 Spoon the vegetables and all the pan juices onto the quinoa while it is still hot. Sprinkle the cheese, spinach and seeds on top and finish with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt and a dash of lemon.
• 15ml oil • 4 chicken breast fillets, diced • 1 chilli, chopped • 45ml sweet-and-sour sauce (choose your favourite brand) • 125ml spiced cashew nuts • 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
• a handful butternut noodles • about 100g snap peas, thinly sliced • about 100g baby corn, thinly sliced • steamed rice, to serve
1 Heat the oil in a thick-based pan and fry the chicken over high heat until browned all over. Add the chilli and sweet-and-sour sauce and stir-fry until syrupy and cooked. Sprinkle the nuts and spring onions on top and season to taste with salt and pepper (remember, the nuts are already salty). 2 Stir-fry the veggies in the same pan until cooked through. Add a dash of water to help them steam and make sure they don’t burn. Mix with the chicken or serve separately with the steamed rice. Tip Feel free to substitute this combination of vegetables with what you have in the pantry. Carrot ribbons, broccoli and sweet peppers are just as good with the sticky chicken. You can steam the vegetables in the microwave if you’re short on time. October 2019
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Chocolate doughnuts We used baking powder instead of yeast for the dough – so you don’t have to wait for it to rise before you start deep-frying.
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3 Remove the cling film and roll the dough out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1.5cm. Press circles out with a 5cm round cookie cutter and then make a hole in each one with a 2cm round cookie cutter. Shape the cut-outs to form round dough holes.
2 Shape the dough into a flat disc then cover with cling film. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is optional, although the cooling process makes the dough firmer and easier to work with; the flat shape means the dough is ready to roll when it comes out of the fridge.
4 4 Heat the oil in a deep saucepan. Use a piece of leftover dough to test the temperature – once it starts to float and bubbles form, the oil is ready. Fry two or three doughnuts at a time until both sides are cooked and risen. Regulate the oil temperature and reduce the heat if it seems the doughnuts are cooking too quickly; they must be cooked through in the oil. Drain on paper towels and repeat until all the doughnuts are done.
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Make an easy chocolate glaze by mixing 250ml sifted icing sugar with a spoonful of cocoa and a drop of vanilla essence. Add a spoonful or two of milk and mix until the consistency is smooth.
For strawberry icing, mix sifted icing sugar with a few drops of pink food colouring, strawberry essence and enough milk to adjust the consistency.
For white icing, mix sifted icing sugar with a couple of drops of vanilla essence and just enough milk to make it smooth and spreadable.
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FROM ME TO YOU Cheese-slicer gift set with satin copper handle finish R450, woolworths.co.za
MIGHTY MEATY! The iconic Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl, Cape Town has reopened with new owners, a new restaurant and a refreshed look across its luxury suites. The reimagined restaurant Viande (meaning meat in French) is the brainchild of Pete Goffe-Wood, SA’s much-loved ‘Kitchen Cowboy’, and this meat-focused eatery now offers contemporary nose-to-tail dining that’s full of tasty surprises. Visit granderoche.com.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH From 1 October, R1 from each pink punnet of 250g whole and sliced white button mushrooms sold in Pick n Pay stores nationally will be used to purchase silicone prostheses for women affected by breast cancer and who cannot afford reconstruction after surgery. To learn more about this joint initiative between the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), Pick n Pay and Thermopac, go to mushroominfo.co.za.
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Two-piece Thingamajig silicone lid lifters R29.99, crazystore.co.za
Coast to coast(er) Spier’s Seaward Chardonnay 2018 and Seaward Shiraz 2017 (R110 each) pay homage to the benefits of growing grapes along the coast. The Spier winemakers, under cellar master Frans Smit, make their grape selections from a narrow band up to 25km from the icy Atlantic seaboard and influenced by the temperate waters of False Bay. “There is a purity of fruit in these wines, with great concentration, balance and finesse,” Frans says. “The common thread is a saline minerality, given the proximity to the ocean. We’re really excited about sharing the fruits of our labour with wine lovers.” Visit spier.co.za
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Over the coals Broaden your meat-free recipe repertoire with the beautiful new plant-based cookbook My Vegetarian Braai (R325, Penguin Random House) by self-taught chef Adele Maartens. It’s full of great new ideas and delicious recipes for vegetarians and vegans – imagine Moroccan-style chickpea keftas, polenta tart and braaied butternut & miso parcels. Meat lovers will want to try them too!
ICE, ICE BABY Frost Popsicles (from R24 each) are made from 100% fruit juice blends, making them dairy-free and vegan-friendly – and they come in 100% recyclable packaging, which means they’re guilt-free too! We love the two flavours: Peach, Strawberry & Banana, and Pomegranate, Grapefruit & Hibiscus. Visit frostpopsicles.com for a list of stockists.
Get crafty Heidi J Design’s new Gin Tins (R160 each) make a great gift for gin lovers. The tins, available in three designs, each contain 10 ingredients (such as star anise, orange slices and rose to name a few) that bes ke G&Ts. G&T ctober, you’ll find at the Stellenberg Market in Durbanville and the Mosaik Market rg; for more info, visit ce heidijdesi .
A SOBER COMPANION Seedlip (R249/200ml) is the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic beverage and solves the dilemma of ‘what to drink when you’re not drinking’. Seedlip Garden 108 has sophisticated top notes of handpicked peas and hay with a herbal base of thyme, spearmint and rosemary. Seedlip Spice 94 is aromatic with strong spice (allspice berries and cardamom) and citrus (lemon and grapefruit peel) top notes and bitter flavours from the highest quality barks (oak and cascarilla). Both spirits are best served with tonic or as the base for martini or sour-style non-alcoholic cocktails. Check out seedlipdrinks.com.
Awesome foursome
Pack of four Michael Chandler design tea towels (R119.99) available at mrphome.com from 10 October.
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Of emojis AND PLOUGHSHARES Some friends and I were gathered around a pot of lamb stew the other night when World War III broke out. We were quarrelling over politics, of course. And from politics we moved on to the economy. And then on to crime. “And I have had it with newspapers as well,” declared Koos, a farmer with hands like ploughshares. He banged one of the ploughshares on the table so hard that the candles trembled in their holders. “It’s nothing but scandals, disasters and misery. The minute I open a newspaper, my heart sinks into my bloody bladder.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” I shot back, indignantly. “Newspapers don’t create the news, they report it. Or do you prefer your news tied up in little bows?” The rest of the company immediately rushed into the change of direction. “Give him a newspaper with emojis,” Jeanette, a doctor with red hair, exclaimed. “That way he’ll get a better grip on politics.” A wave of laughter. The ploughshare wasn’t amused. He swallowed some wine and then declared: “There aren’t enough pictures for my limitless intelligence.” “Limitless vanity, more like,” his wife retorted. “Refuses to wear his reading glasses, but he wants the grandchildren to think he’s with it. So he sends them a message to say come have some ice cream, but he adds a poop emoji. Once he wanted to send a horse, but ended up sending a poodle. Then when he wants them to come help prune fruit trees on the farm, he sends pictures of two crossed spanners and a broccoli. Klein Koos writes back that sure, he’ll come screw up some vegetables, and everyone sends laughing emojis and the pater familias becomes pater palooka.” “Bloody things are too small,” the pater familias muttered. “You need a magnifying glass to see them.” “It’s apparently the fastest-growing language in the world,” said Jules, the clever, coolheaded journalist in our party, “with an official vocabulary of more than 3 000 pictographs that is overseen by an international Unicode committee. They standardise it, and keep it tidy and politically correct. Just recently the little shotgun had to make way for the less aggressive looking toy water pistol. And there was the weighty
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issue concerning hippos. In Africa they’re considered extremely dangerous animals, causing by far the most human fatalities. But to the rest of the world they’re uber cute, brimming with ‘metaphorical potential’, as in ‘feeling fat’ or ‘in the mood for pigging out on ice cream and all 10 seasons of Friends’.” Koos’s wife was sceptical. “Emoticons are horrid things, with or without the baby hippos.” She started unpacking the objects of her scorn like they were nasty exhibits in a murder trial: the heinous heart and all its floozies, like the little pink heart in ribbons and bows; and the grinning kitty-cat with the hearts for eyes. And that cutesy-coo arch villain, the smiley face blowing a kiss. “They belong in a teenybopper’s journal, not in adult conversation. It makes us dumb. Our entire vocabulary is disappearing down a black hole of bunnies and puppies and kissy-kittens.” Suddenly no-one was arguing anymore. Instead, we contemplated the black hole and the words disappearing into it like lost souls. We tried to remember a few, counting them lovingly like prayer beads. Beautiful words like “gossamer” – casting images of silky fairy wings and dandelion seeds dancing on a spring breeze. And “sombre”: painting pictures of the long, lonely shadows of a late Sunday afternoon, or a silent room where absence still lingers. And what about “travail”? Who still uses it? A word so bowed by earthly toil, by the trials and tribulations of our daily existence. Jules roused us from our nostalgic musing. “On the other hand,” she pointed out, “people are lazy buggers. There are two million words in the English language, but the average Joe knows only about twenty or thirty thousand. No-one has time to read lengthy texts these days. I heard just the other day that Moby Dick, that classical tale about the whale, has now been completely translated into emojis. And the next new thing is stickers – animated kittens and teddy bears and stuff, apparently to convey extra meaning.” The ploughshare raised his glass wearily. “Friends, fellow linguists, our destiny is a black hole. I say, let us at least not arrive sober. Cheers!” “Cheers!” we roared and we drank.
Illustrations Paula Dubois •Translation Annelize Visser
The best way to divert a dinner party squabble is to raise a topic everyone despises equally, says Karin Brynard. Like emoticons, for instance.
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