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THE COCKTAIL HOUR

DANCING QUEENS

HOME FRONT What’s

PRINTS CHARMING

Cool drinks cabinets for

Romantic fuchsias exude

happening on the decor scene?

Mix colour, pattern and

stylish entertaining

charm and elegance

ARCHITECT’S PLAN:

design this summer

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

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7 STEPS TO THE PERFECT

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A GROWING PASSION

INSPIRATIONS: MODERN

SUMMER LIVING ROOM

An Underberg garden

A contemporary farmhouse

VINTAGE How to bring an

Small changes that’ll

where edibles and

designed for relaxation

on-trend black kitchen to life

establish a holiday vibe

flowers mingle happily

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FAMILY FIRST Style

MAKEOVER: MONOCHROME

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ROCK ON Add a sense

MODERN A black and

of timelessness to your

KZN family home

white scheme updated

garden with natural rock

MADE TO MEASURE A new

a tired bathroom

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THIS MONTH’S GOOD

FAKING IT How to use faux foliage

house from dated to ideal

IDEA Up the luxe factor

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in your bathroom

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GARDEN NOTES Garden news and debuts

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clever renovation on the

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floor plan took a Durban

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AN EASY GUIDE TO LAWN

same footprint transformed

gardening

CARE Expert advice on

this Cape house

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getting your lawn into shape

THE GREEN ROOM:

GET SET FOR SUMMER

COASTING ALONG Conjure

Be inspired by gorgeous

up the seaside with soft

outdoor living areas

blues and natural textures

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102 SALAD DAYS Jane Griffiths on growing greens all year round

A WHITER SHADE OF PALE

latest outdoor furniture

A classical garden inspired

and accessories

by a trip to Europe

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food & travel 106 IT’S ALL GREEK! Demi

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Deruyter serves up an alfresco feast for her friends

112 BON APPETIT What’s new in the world of food and wine

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COMPETITION Win

VIVID TRANSLUCENCE Sarah Biggs’ oil paintings

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WORKSHOPS Good

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118 WHERE MOZAMBIQUE BEGAN Richard Holmes travels back in time

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on this ancient isle

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124 TREASURE CHEST How much are your collectables worth?

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For practical, long-lasting outdoor furniture, you can’t beat built-in concrete benches like these at the Neills’ house featured on page 20.

One thing about outdoor living areas is that you have to be prepared to share them with the local wildlife, as the GH team discovered when photographing the Stantons’ house in Durban. See page 28.

Outdoor furniture has come a long way from the white plastic chair. Stylist Jo Trappitt has put together some beautiful schemes for alfresco living on page 54.

We loved the transformation of Jenni Lee’s Newlands home � especially the addition of this covered patio. Read more about it on page 36.

I’ve recently become enamoured of fuchsias.

Find out more about these exotic blooms on page 78.

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his month’s issue, with its focus on outdoor living, brought back one of my earliest memories – waiting on the veranda of my grandparents’ house for my parents to bring my new baby brother home from the hospital. A lovely place to wait, it had decorative railings and fretwork, and polished red floors.

Built in the 1880s, it wrapped around the house, catching the breeze and had space for at least a dozen to sit comfortably. They really knew how to design a veranda in those days.

In contrast, my parents’ much more modern house sported a narrow porch barely wide enough for two deck chairs. While it was positioned to make the most of the magnificent view to the sea, it faced east. This meant you couldn’t sit there in the mornings without getting sunstroke. As a result, we tended to spend more time in the braai area, which didn’t have the same view, but was more protected.

When I lived in Botswana, outdoor living areas were designed to be cool and shady and our thatched lapa was just that. But, as the sides were low, you couldn’t really see out and it was so gloomy you had to have the lights on during the day. So, arriving in Jo’burg, we were delighted that our rented house boasted a spectacular terrace. It consisted of a large concrete area around an enormous tree, surrounded by Spanish-style balustrades. The concrete was cracked in places and electrical wires protruded dangerously at intervals, but it had a wonderful outlook towards the Magaliesberg. Thanks to the moderating influence of the tree, we lived out there in both summer and winter.

We got so used to eating and entertaining alfresco that it was a bit of an adjustment when we moved to the present house, which had a lovely pool, but no covered outdoor area. The solution was to erect a pretty white timber structure with a lattice roof. But, after complaints from friends of being sunburned in squares, the roof had to be replaced with something more solid.

Although I wish it was bigger, it’s still a beautiful spot to sit – especially on summer evenings. And if I have to share it with doves that nest above the light fittings, weavers that build and demolish nests above the pool, and the odd frog and feral cat, that’s just fine with me.

IMAGINE BEING ONE WITH NATURE LAID BACK SUMMER LOOKS

Weave a bit of nature in to your home this season with textured woven wicker, cane and rattan furniture complemented by beautiful basketry and a touch of greenery for a laid back, lazy summer at home. Imagine more, in-store or online.

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Home FRONT

Our pick of this month’s highlights from things to do and buy, to the latest decor news and the best places to visit

INSPIRED Design A stunning new Mobelli Furniture + Living concept store has opened at the recently revamped Fourways Mall in Jo’burg. Aimed at ‘bringing curated spaces to life’, it features room settings and a Luxe zone showcasing the latest indoor and outdoor furniture. mobelli.co.za

Savoy, the latest collection by Anna French, is an exuberant mix of wallcoverings, prints and weaves. Combining graphic art deco geometry with gorgeous botanicals and bouquets, it’s imbued with a stunning palette of rich greens, crisp blues and coral. Available at St Leger & Viney. stleger.co.za

NEW ADDITION TO AN OLD FAVOURITE

COLOUR OF THE YEAR In Dulux’s Colour Futures trend report for 2020, Tranquil Dawn was announced as the stand-out colour for the year. Described as a delicate shade between green, blue and grey, the colour is supported by four versatile palettes – Care, Play, Meaning and Creativity. dulux.co.za

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Coricraft has long been a go-to for well-designed furniture and homeware, so we’re thrilled to hear they are adding luxury curtains and bedding to their offering. Whether your style leans to the traditional or you prefer a mod look, there’s something to suit your taste. coricraft.co.za

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Sheer Magic Renowned for high-performance, fire-retardant fabrics for commercial and residential spaces, FR-One raises the bar with its new Optimum range. The upholstery and curtaining collections include showstopping sheers, deluxe velvets and sleek drapery jacquards – rendered in elegant tones. Available from Home Fabrics. hf.co.za

Celebrating CECILE Cécile celebrates the life and work of Cécile Tilley, design doyenne, style icon, and founder and inspiration behind renowned interior design studio and retail company Cécile & Boyd. Timed to coincide with the company’s 30th anniversary, Cécile is a tribute to the woman behind the name.

Compiled by Kerryn Fisher and Luanne Toms, the book is available from Cécile & Boyd. cecileandboyds.com

Designer’s FAVOURITE “Mungo is a brilliant South African company and the woven textiles are a visual feast of colour and pattern,” says interior designer Roxanne Ferreira of Arrange Studio.

“All of the products are woven locally, and my favourite ranges are Itawuli and Folly – the brighter and more detailed, the better.” mungo.co.za; arrangestudio.co.za

FRESH BLOOMS Weylandts’ nature-inspired range of glass vases are simple, sculptural and perfect for summer arrangements. From bud vases to chunkier textural designs, they come in ‘now’ shades of grey, indigo and steel. weylandts.co.za

ART OF LIVING Minimalist furniture designer Monique Vee has opened a design gallery in Franschhoek.

The space is exquisitely curated and houses locally made designer furniture and decor pieces. @stildesigngallery on Instagram

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PAINTERLY NOTES

Glazed Expression Akashic Tiles are rightfully commanding accolades for their spectacular handmade ceramic tiles and mural displays. The Knysnabased, self-described ‘alchemy creators’ proudly handcraft every tile that leaves their door.

The result is a welcomed irregular beauty – the unique mark of being handmade. akashictiles.co.za

Le Poème de Fleurs is Designers Guild’s unmissable new range of decorative textiles. Digitally printed on linen, cotton and rich velvets, expect painted flowers, inky washes and dynamic geometrics. See the collection at Home Fabrics. hf.co.za

NEW EARTH Klomp Ceramics owner, Alexia Klompje, has opened a charming new retail shop and studio space in Vredehoek, Cape Town. Look out for the Everyday Range, consisting of versatile tableware in white, grey or pale pink, plus the ultrasophisticated Marble Range. She also runs ‘Clay Play’ workshops. klompceramics.com

WHAT’S ON 29 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER KAMERS/Makers will be held at the Blaauwklippen Vineyards in Stellenbosch where unique, handcrafted and proudly South African design will be on display. Expect luxury linens, clothing, jewellery and decor items that will get you in the mood for Christmas shopping.

Tickets are R70 from plankton.mobi or R90 at the door. Entry is free for under 18s. kamersvol.com

Luxe LIFESTYLE Gorgeous, handmade linen and intricate brass homeware make up the Andsara collection. Block printed in Rajasthan on fine fabrics by skilled craftsmen, the bedding, cushions and table linen will add an exotic touch to your home. andsara.com

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1 – 3 NOVEMBER The Glenshiel Christmas Fair returns to Westcliff, Jo’burg, with luxury offerings from linen and jewellery to fashion, Christmas decorations and food stalls. The fair opens at 09h00.

Tickets cost R75 pp, children under 12 free. Tickets for the preview evening on 31 October are R250.

Bookings can be made at quicket.co.za.

19 Woolston Road, Westcliff. glenshiel.org.za/glenshiel-fair

ARCHITECT’S PLAN

Escape to the

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This contemporary farmhouse was designed to be a relaxing retreat for a busy professional couple

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itting low on the landscape and set among established trees, this modern farmhouse in Monaghan Farm, north of Jo’burg, exists in harmony with its natural surroundings. Having found a well-treed stand, the owners insisted that the house was built without removing them. “Fortunately, we only had to remove one tree,” says Nadine Naidoo, who designed the house around them.

The decision to work with the trees rather

than against them wasn’t just an aesthetic one: with a no-boundary-wall rule in the estate, the extensive foliage provides much-needed privacy.

The owners chose Monaghan Farm for its eco-friendly ethos, and the house includes features such as rainwaterharvesting tanks and heat pumps for hot water. It is also well insulated for optimum energy efficiency. As the house faces north-east, Nadine designed a sloping roof that allows for high-level

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THE ARCHITECT: Nadine Naidoo of Meik Architecture and Design.

THE CLIENTS: A professional couple who work in Jo’burg.

THE BRIEF: To design a contemporary farmhouse that maximises views and allows for future expansion.

THE HOUSE: A two-bedroom single storey with a deck, raised pool, outdoor shower and guest cottage.

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windows that let in sunlight in winter, while the overhang provides shade in summer. The roof affords a higher ceiling in the living area, giving the impression of space. For heating, there is a wood-burning stove.

Only two bedrooms were included, one of which is currently being used as a study, but the layout allows the owners to extend the house at a later stage. A cottage provides the necessary guest accommodation. “The challenge was to connect the buildings visually,” says Nadine. “So we built a ‘spine’ that links the carport, garage, cottage and main house.”

The owners requested as few steps as possible and a modest façade on the approach. Costs were minimised by using inexpensive materials, like concrete for the kitchen island and bathroom vanities, and simple steel structures throughout. The money saved was used for lifestyleenhancing features such as an outdoor shower, and the raised pool and deck, which have breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg.

“We both work in the city,” explain the owners, “so this home is a retreat and a place where we can comfortably host family and friends.”

SOURCE Meik Architecture and Design meik.co.za

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Vivid TRANSLUCENCE Cape Town artist Sarah Biggs explores the tension between figuration and abstraction When did you realise you wanted to pursue a career as an artist? I worked and travelled overseas for a year after high school and spent much of that time chasing art in whichever city I found myself. It became increasingly clear where my happy place was. I completed my BAFA at Michaelis School of Fine Art (UCT) in 2013.

What inspires you? I try to remain close to my senses while I work. I’m inspired by memory, imagination and visual stimuli. The relationship of humans to the natural world underlies much of my work. Thanks to my mother who encouraged me, art gave me a means to steer my imagination from an early age.

Which mediums and techniques do you use? I work in thinned-down oils on canvas and sized paper. There is a

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degree of uncontrollability in using the medium this way – watery marks spread and form organically into unique shapes over time. I work instinctively to build onto, and remove, previous layers of paint.

How does your work progress from concept to completion?

An ongoing conversation exists between my initial painterly ‘idea’ of an outcome, and subsequent unplanned elements and instinctive decisions. There are often multiple paintings beneath the final layer and I feel that their ghostly voices contribute to what is visible on the surface.

What do you communicate through your art? I try to capture and produce the essence or sense of a thing, place or person, without necessarily copying or imitating the ‘real’. I strive to convey abstract sensations such as touch, scent and sound.

What have you learned as an artist over the years? I have learned to clean my brushes after using them; it’s always worth it. There really is no defined pathway as an artist, but hard work, perseverance and a bit of luck go a long way. I have always been encouraged to remain curious, and to respect and appreciate other people and our natural environment.

Tell us about your last exhibition. My third solo at the Barnard Gallery, Gathering Dust, ran until 6 August. In this most recent body of work, I invited the viewer into my abstracted scapes; to become the subject positioned among the painterly brush, rather than remaining a distant observer.

SOURCES Barnard Gallery barnardgallery.com Sarah Biggs sarah-biggs.com

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9. Hand-tufted rug, POR, Esque.

SOURCES @home home.co.za Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Esque esque.co.za Foschini foschini.co.za Home Fabrics homefabrics.co.za Skinny laMinx skinnylaminx.com The Lighting Warehouse lightingwarehouse.co.za WOMAG womag.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za

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INSPIRATIONS

EXPERT TIPS Paint effects specialist Mary Edwards has these tips for painting kitchen cabinets The hottest trend in kitchens is dark cabinetry – charcoal, navy and especially black.

Complement the cabinets with lighter countertops.

White marble looks particularly classy and oak surfaces, which can be stained different colours with a hard-wax oil, like Rubio Monocoat, also look gorgeous with dark shades.

It’s best to have existing cabinets professionally painted. However, if you decide to tackle the job yourself, preparation is key. Make sure surfaces are thoroughly clean; wash them with sugar soap, sand them down and use the best primer you can afford. If applying black paint or another dark colour, you’ll need three to four coats of water-based, satin-finish, non-drip enamel, sanding with fine sandpaper between each coat.

Bring the outside in by adding a pop of greenery with these trailing plants in black or natural jute containers, R930 each, from Plantify.

If you want to emphasise the graphic pattern of metro tiles, use a dark grout. Metro tiles, R343,85/m², WOMAG.

Introduce an organic element with natural timber. Madera raw platter, R299, @home.

Add an interesting contrast to a modern kitchen with vintage-style pendant lights. Vibrato pendant, R1 230, Eurolux, and Cage Hat chrome pendant, R860, K. Light Import.

For practical flooring that resembles timber, wood-look Maryland matt glazed porcelain tiles, R490/m², from Italtile, are the answer.

Modern materials meet traditional design in this Creative Tops Drift acrylic jug, R219, from Bespoke Home.

A mix of blue and white china looks fabulous with black cabinets. Delft floral bowl, R599,99, MRP Home. Striped ginger jar, R1 440, NetDécor.

Brooklyn side plate, R65, Woolworths.

SOURCES @home home.co.za Bespoke Home bespokehome.co.za Eurolux eurolux.co.za Italtile italtile.co.za K. Light Import klight.co.za Mary Edwards Specialist Paint Techniques marypaint.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com NetDécor netdecor.co.za Plantify plantify.co.za Rubio Monocoat rubiomonocoat.co.za WOMAG womag.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za

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Family FIRST

A deck and built-in concrete bench transformed an underutilised outdoor living area into one of the family’s favourite spaces. A pair of Malawi chairs add extra seating for guests and a drinks trolley keeps refreshments conveniently on hand.

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Polish and practicality make this house ideal for raising a brood

DURBAN FAMILY HOME “White slipcovers are ideal if you have children as they can be bleached,� says owner Shauna Neill.

Geometric cushions from Weylandts and Design Team, as well as a black and white rug, give the living area a timeless feel.

WHO LIVES HERE Shauna Neill, owner of Unison Store, her husband Grant and their three sons, Joshua (15), Dylan (13) and Sam (10), and Jack Russell Chino.

THE HOUSE A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house with an open-plan living area and kitchen that extends to the covered patio, deck and pool. A loft above the garage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the boys.

rant and Shauna (pictured) Neill’s house features the combined talents of their family. Shauna’s dad, retired architect Dennis Boyd, designed the house, while Grant’s construction company built it. Shauna, owner of Unison Store in Mount Edgecombe, Durban, was responsible for the interiors. “It has really

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remained up to date, considering it was built 14 years ago when our eldest son, Joshua, was a baby,” Shauna says of the contemporary Natal veranda style with its double-volume living area and stacking doors.

Since the arrival of their other sons, Dylan and Sam, the house has evolved to accommodate the lifestyle changes the

children have brought. “Building the concrete seating outside under the tree was a real win as it’s made the outdoor space more liveable and ideal for entertaining. Adding a teen pad for the two older boys above the garage freed up space for me to have a home office. The built-in concrete couches in the TV room are fantastic as the covers can be removed and washed.

They are also great for sleepovers,” Shauna says.

What’s remained constant, though, is the open, airy feel and mod, minimalist decor. “It’s fortunate that my style is unfussy, considering the boys’ clutter,” notes Shauna. “There is The double-volume proportions of the open-plan living/dining area make the space seem larger than it is. Keeping the furnishings and accessories simple adds to this impression. The dining table is from Spaces and Places, and the chairs from Union3. Seating as many people as possible was a priority in the TV room, so Grant built U-shaped concrete seating, which doubles as beds when the boys have friends to sleep over. The seat covers can be removed and washed, and an indoor/outdoor rug from MRP Home is easy to keep clean and completes the stylish, child-friendly room.

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The concrete countertops in the kitchen are practical and durable.

The family often eats around the table and a tea and coffee station keeps essentials within easy reach.

always someone wielding a hockey stick or throwing a rugby ball, so I don’t have lots of precious items as they wouldn’t last. Slipcovers are a lifesaver as they can go in the wash regularly and, ironically, white versions are the most practical as they can be bleached. I’ve learnt to buy heavybottomed glass vases that can’t be knocked over and, for potted plants, baskets that can’t be broken.”

Functional doesn’t mean boring, though, and Shauna’s eye for stylish, interesting items and artworks, many of which have sentimental value, is evident. Several paintings, including a Virginia McKenny triptych on loan from Shauna’s parents and a pair of Louise Jennings still lifes are prized possessions. Indoor plants, which add pops of green, draw the eye outwards to the garden. Beyond the swimming pool is a decked courtyard where the family spends most of their time. “I love the tranquillity and Keeping a uniform floor finish blurs the boundaries between the indoor area and covered patio. The marble and copper coffee table from @home adds a glam touch to the natural scheme. The deck has become a favourite spot and the boys even do homework in the shade of the tree. The printed green and black cushions are from Bungalow Living at Unison Store.

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Cossano pendant, R1 135, Eurolux.

Get the look Copy this relaxed tropical style in your home

Calo side table, R2 200, Melonwoods.

Cabinet, R14 395, Trade Secret.

feel as though I’m on holiday out there,” says Shauna.

“We’ve had many wonderful occasions under the tree and sometimes we even do homework in the shade.”

The house is always busy, but the open-plan layout, high ceilings and simple, stylish design ensure that it never descends into chaos. “There is such a good flow and the fact that we can open the house completely to the outdoors makes it seem spacious,” says Shauna.

ABOVE: A drawing by Terry Angelos stands out against the

charcoal wall in the main bedroom. Pendant lights from MRP Home, suspended from the ceiling, are a clever way to free up space on the bedside tables.

Baskets, from R175, KNUS.

Baxter dining chair, R1 595, Block & Chisel.

Monstera Botanic faux plant, R990, SHF.

SOURCES @home home.co.za Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Design Team designteamfabrics.co.za Eurolux eurolux.co.za Grant Neill Construction grantneillconstruction.co.za KNUS knus.co Louise Jennings facebook.com/louise.jennings.9 Melonwoods melonwoods.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com SHF shf.co.za Spaces and Places spacesandplaces.co.za Terry Angelos facebook.com/terryangelosart Trade Secret tradesecret.co.za Union3 union3.co.za Unison Store 031 035 1061 Virginia McKenny barnardgallery.com Weylandts weylandts.co.za

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Jaipur dining table, R7 000, MRP Home.

DURBAN REMODEL

Made to MEASURE A new floor plan took this Durban property from dated to ideal

Scott and Nikki Stanton, their son Connor (17) and daughters Teagan (15) and Taetum (6).

THE HOUSE A single storey with five en suite bedrooms, an open-plan living and kitchen area with separate scullery, a covered patio and separate TV lounge.

The outbuildings have been converted into a pool room.

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WHO LIVES HERE

As texture is important in a neutral scheme, the Stantons chose cane seating paired with slipcovered chairs from Leisure Lounge and woven pendants from Superbalist in the dining room.

hen they viewed it on the show day, Nikki and Scott Stanton knew instantly that this property would make the ideal family home.

It had a large, flat lawn and established trees, and was close to amenities. Although the house needed renovating, they lived in it for a year to get a clear sense of what they wanted.

Plans were drawn up with the input of professional architectural technologist Tilly Ive and builders Dave and Natalie Mallet of Al Gusto. “A combination of open-plan living spaces where we could spend time together as well as a private space for each of us to retreat was essential,” says Nikki.

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LEFT: The charcoal feature wall adds depth to the living area. The

natural textures and a fresh palette of blues and greens, inspired by interior designer Louise Metcalfe’s painting, create a tranquil mood. The large, L-shaped sofa, custom designed by Louise, provides plenty of seating. The wicker chairs were imported from Bali and the leaf-print scatters are from Clinton Friedman.

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The kitchen’s sleek lines are enhanced by a splashback made from acid-washed brass panels and wood strips. The screed floors were carried through to accentuate the easy flow between the rooms.

“We love to entertain, so linking the interior to the outdoor spaces was a must.”

In the end, they all but demolished the existing house. The new layout boasts generous proportions throughout, with five bedrooms and a spacious open-plan kitchen and living area leading out to a large patio. “The dining table on the covered patio was a gift from the builders, who made it with wood salvaged from the original roof trusses. We love that the old house is part of the new story,” Nikki says.

The couple has collected many sentimental items and artworks over the years, so Nikki called in interior designer Louise Metcalfe of Storehaus Design to help her incorporate them into the new scheme. “Nikki had already created a beautiful home with open spaces and a collection of Afro-chic decor items, but she wanted to pull the whole look together THIS PAGE, FROM TOP LEFT: The large, flat lawn was a drawcard for the family, who spend plenty of time around the pool. A small decked area prevents the loungers from SHF from damaging the lawn. The outdoor entertaining area with firepit and practical, stylish seating is used throughout the year.

The printed botanical scatter cushions are from Storehaus Design. The builders made the table on the patio from the roof trusses of the original house. Its raw wood finish is juxtaposed with mod, moulded chairs and a crystal chandelier.

In the main bedroom, wood cladding adds warmth and interest to the fresh colour scheme and contemporary style.

and incorporate some key furniture and soft decor items,” recalls Louise. “Nikki has a keen eye for pieces that are timeless and will be well loved for years to come. By creating focal points, we have managed to showcase each one.”

Keeping the relaxed style of the house was essential, as was ensuring it was practical for three children. “Because of the large, open spaces and simple colour scheme, we brought in textural interest to create depth,” Louise explains. “Furniture in raw wood, a coffee table made from branches, wood cladding and a splashback of acid-washed brass panels and wood strips in the kitchen all worked to establish a balance.”

The main bedroom is Nikki’s sanctuary. “I love the touch of luxe that contrasts with the natural texture of the wooden feature wall behind the bath and the fresh palette,” she says. “It’s my happy place.” The outdoor shower adds to the sense of escape.

The house is ideal for entertaining. “You name the function, we’ve hosted it here,” says Nikki. “Weddings, birthday parties, baby showers ‒ the house accommodates a crowd and yet is cosy when it’s family only.”

LEFT: Nikki and Louise painted this ombre effect on Teagan’s bedroom wall, which adds a pop of colour and a sense of fun.

The bedside table is from @home.

A four-poster bed from Mistry’s, a charcoal and white scheme, and a collection of vintage cameras give Connor’s bedroom a masculine edge. The geometric cushions are in Nusa Charcoal fabric from Home Fabrics.

Get the look Recreate the modern, inviting style of this living room

Knotted jute rug, R5 500, MRP Home.

TimTam stool, R1 730, Esque.

Palm scatter, R980, KNUS.

Wheel ornament, R1 710, Cécile & Boyd.

Snowflake Sam vase, R1 895, Esque.

The outdoor shower is a spa-like sanctuary. An alcove in the wall provides a spot for shower accessories and the large stones are an interesting alternative to paving.

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Teal feather cushion, R399,99, MRP Home.

Onyx synthetic rattan chair, R5 900, Melonwoods.

SOURCES @home home.co.za Al Gusto Master Builders 031 266 7070 Cécile & Boyd cecileandboyds.com Clinton Friedman clintonfriedman.com Esque esque.co.za Home Fabrics homefabrics.co.za KNUS knus.co Leisure Lounge leisurelounge.co.za Melonwoods melonwoods.co.za Mistry’s mistrys.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com SHF shf.co.za Sofaworx sofaworx.co.za Superbalist superbalist.com Storehaus Design storehaus.co.za Tilly Ive 083 776 5351

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Chivonne sofa, from R14 995, Sofaworx.

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TEXT ANNE SCHAUFFER PHOTOGRAPHS HENRIQUE WILDING

CAPE TOWN REMODEL

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Adding a covered patio on the ground floor and a balcony upstairs transformed the façade. The redesigned garden now has a water feature to muffle traffic noises, built-in seating, and raised beds that soften the boundary walls. A timber table and benches from Tables to Order make the covered patio ideal for alfresco entertaining.

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WHO LIVES HERE Jenni Lee and her son Callum (17).

THE HOUSE A compact three-bedroom, double-storey in Newlands, Cape Town, with off-street parking.

’m a retail planner and work with numbers, so I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” laughs homeowner Jenni Lee. She tempers this statement by acknowledging that working in the clothing industry has rubbed off on her. “I love decorating and entertaining, but I knew nothing about building.”

After a two-year search for a house in Newlands Village, so son Callum could access school easily, the phone rang: “There’s a fixer-upper around the corner.”

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Jenni viewed it, took her parents and her builder, and was brandishing a signed sale agreement by the next day.

Then Jenni met Jenny Collins, architectural designer at Red Cat Design. Yes, the Jenny/Jenni thing was problematic, but only in name. The two connected. “We had a rapport – Jenny said she could work well with my vision and was an unbelievable sounding board for me.” And on the flip side, Jenny loved that her client was so organised. “She’s very spread-sheet orientated. It made things so much smoother.”

The two walked through the house, which the neighbours had dubbed ‘The Mustard Palace’, and made decisions according to Jenni’s needs. Her brief was clear: “I wanted a lock-up-and-go, security was a priority, and something low maintenance. I needed a wonderful kitchen, a covered patio and off-street parking.” Jenni says her friends called it “the house that Pinterest built”, because she sent Jenny a Pinterest board for every room in the house. The designer also visited Jenni’s rented house to get the feel of her furniture and taste. Some pieces, like the dining room table, were trimmed to fit the new house.

Jenni settled on her budget and took pride in sticking to it. She sourced and bought all the interior fittings and fixtures, and loved that role. “I didn’t overspend other than on the shutters from Safehaven Shutters.

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We’d agreed to limit ourselves to those upstairs, and leave downstairs until later. But I didn’t feel secure, so I bit the bullet and installed them there too.”

Jenny acknowledges the budget was fairly tight: “We had to think carefully and use the space wisely. We did so little, but the change was huge. We worked within the footprint of the house, as well as the budget and time constraints – if we had expanded the footprint, we would have had to get extra approvals.” As they discovered, sometimes restrictions have benefits.

“Downstairs, we demolished the conservatory and store room. The cloakroom was enlarged and the wall between the kitchen and dining room removed.

Outside, we built a covered patio and porch and created off-street parking. Upstairs, the two smaller bedrooms became one large one, and the bathroom was extended

to become Callum’s bathroom. The passage, which overlooked the dining room, was closed off and became a dressing room, and the bathroom became an en suite.

We also built a balcony along the front of the house,” explains Jenny. “We really gutted the entire interior and replaced pretty much everything, from skirtings to cornices. Clever architectural tricks took it from being a dated ’60s house to a classic, timeless home.”

Jenni oversaw the project management and, luckily, was close enough to pop in a few times a day. “Exhausting.

It’s no mean feat managing a building team. But I had a dream, and I wanted to get there. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Thankfully, I’m not afraid to ask people for help, because I truly knew nothing about building. Even Mark, the builder from Kaleido Construction, told me I’m so organised it’s unnerving.”

THIS SPREAD, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Replacing the floor and door made the dark entrance hall much lighter.

A new fireplace was built in the living room and fitted with a wood-burning stove. Luxury vinyl flooring from Gill Mackintosh Flooring was used throughout. Extending the opening between the living room and entrance hall let in more light. The staircase was modernised with a new balustrade. Aluminium windows replaced the glass bricks flanking the fireplace. The peony painting is by Kim Black.

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We had to think carefully and use the space wisely. We did so little, but the change was huge.”

Jenny also designed the joinery, which was manufactured

by Oak & Lathe, so it’s entirely customised. She quizzed her client extensively on what she needed to store where and Jenni is thrilled with the result. “My kitchen is exactly as I wanted it. My Tupperware drawer has a partition for lids and, as I have a massive shoe fetish, there are pull-out shelves in my wardrobe for shoes.”

From a design perspective, Jenny describes the house as “modern classic, with a bit of the quirk factor. A blue kitchen and vibrant Smeg oven are not the norm, so it’s not a supersafe classic. It’s a bit eclectic.”

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As the owner, Jenni couldn’t be more satisfied with the Cinderella transformation: “I’m so happy upstairs behind those shutters,” she laughs. “There’s a huge sense of peace and quiet in the neighbourhood and the house. I still haven’t found anything I would change.”

Jenny retained the different ceiling heights, which give the dining room interest and let in light. Pale blue cabinetry, metro tiles and stainless-steel accents visually enlarge the compact kitchen. A double sink was tucked under the eaves in the adjoining scullery. The hob was moved from under the window to the adjoining wall and the wall between the kitchen and the dining room was removed to allow space for an island.

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BEFORE

Moroccan-inspired tiles from LimeGreen Sourcing Solutions add a stylish touch to the all-white bathroom.

Get the look Recreate this perfect patio setting for lazy summer days

Iron Age outdoor pendant, R3 105, Eurolux.

Cain throw, R379, Volpes.

Earth 2,4m dining table in plantation teak, R14 049, Homewood.

Cwazi 2,2m bench in plantation teak, R5 985, Homewood.

JENNY COLLINS OFFERS SOME POINTERS FOR FIRSTTIME RENOVATORS Raw wood hurricane candle, R179,99, MRP Home.

Tropicana scatter, R159,99, MRP Home.

Malawian cane sofa, R2 000, Sugar Apple.

SOURCES Eurolux eurolux.co.za Gill Mackintosh Flooring gillmackintosh.co.za Homewood homewood.co.za Jenny Collins, Red Cat Design redcatdesign.co.za Kaleido Construction 082 900 9948 LimeGreen Sourcing Solutions limegreenss.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com Oak & Lathe oakandlathe.co.za Safehaven Shutters 087 238 2118 Sugar Apple sugarapple.co.za Tables to Order tablestoorder.co.za Volpes volpes.co.za

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Be strategic and retain the same footprint to avoid a longer, more expensive route with additional approvals.

Avoid moving the plumbing, and don’t replace all windows and doors.

Removing floor tiles is labour intensive and expensive.

Lay a thin screed over the tiles and install the new flooring over it.

In this house, we removed glass bricks, but retained the same size wall openings to avoid having to install lintels.

Relatively inexpensive elements can take a look from drab to fab. Consider replacing plain skirting boards with moulded ones and swop flush internal doors for panelled doors. Opt for smooth walls and add plaster mouldings and a coat of paint.

Continuity in a small or open-plan space is important.

Vinyl flooring can be laid anywhere, so it allows the same finish to flow throughout the house.

TEXT MARY JANE HARRIS AND CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS ANSON SMART/ BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU/MAGAZINEFEATURES.CO.ZAAND SUPPLIED

SUMMER Holiday at home in comfort with a gorgeous outdoor living area inspired by these stylish settings

OUTDOOR LIVING

INNER PEACE As this property in Ballito had no view and neighbours in close proximity, Bloc Architects placed the outdoor entertaining area in the centre of the U-shaped house to make it more private. In keeping with the contemporary style, honed concrete with expansion joints was chosen for the floor. “This surface works well outdoors in wet conditions and gives a clean, but warm, finish that needs little maintenance,” says Bloc Architects director, David Nelson. The same finish was used on the bar counter, which has a built-in drinks cooler and a drain. Shading the bar is a timber pergola from which rattan pendants are suspended, adding to the fun vibe.

JEWEL IN THE CROWN To connect the pool to the living areas of this house, pergolas wrap around two sides, providing architectural interest and dappled shade. White weatherproof furniture was chosen for the sitting area as it can be left out all year round and complements the focal point – the jewel-like swimming pool given extra sparkle with a mosaic finish.

SOURCE Bloc Architects bloc.archi

While they loved the setting with the mountain in the background and views of the city, the owners wanted this decked roof terrace in Gardens, Cape Town, to have a softer, more organic character. They called in designer Marius van Lonkhuyzen, whose first step was to replace the existing metal balustrade with curved, raised planters. “The idea was to create an undulating effect, so I played with the heights of the planters and painted them in earthy colours to complement the greenery and mountain backdrop,� explains Marius.

For the planters, landscaper Tone Alexander chose tree aloes and Dracaena draco, which add height and interesting sculptural shapes, and Philodendron xanadu for texture. The water-wise theme was continued with the later addition of artemisias and restios that spill over the walls and fill out the beds. Pincushions and cannas provide seasonal colour.

A pergola was built at one end and shades the dining table while adding a strong geometric contrast to the curved planters.

The parasol, daybed, hand-carved tables, and floor and scatter cushions are from Pilgrimage Spaces. The outdoor rug is from India Ink and the napkins, bowls, glasses and cockatoos are from Arabesque.

SOURCES Arabesque arabesque-shop.com India Ink indiaink.co.za Marius van Lonkhuyzen marius@fama.co.za Pilgrimage Spaces pilgrimagespaces.co.za Tone Alexander Design Studio tonealexander.co.za

TEXT NATALIE BORUVKA PHOTOGRAPHS KARL ROGERS

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GIMME SHELTER Designed by architect Tracy Levinson of LevEco, this courtyard has two purposes: to let light into the house and to provide the owners with an outdoor living area protected from the prevailing wind. A raised deck defines the sitting area and is surrounded by lawn and gravel. “Decking has a soft, natural feel and combining it with lawn, pavers and gravel, gives the courtyard a dynamic, interesting look,� says Tracy.

TEXT MARY JANE HARRIS AND CANDICE BOTHA STYLING OF BIJOU BRILLIANCE JULIETTE ARRIGHI DE CASANOVA PHOTOGRAPHS MAGRIET JANSEN VAN RENSBURG, KARL ROGERS AND SUPPLIED

PAVILIONS OF SPLENDOUR If you don’t have a covered outdoor living area, consider a freestanding pavilion, like this one built by Best Deck at Garden World, either against a boundary wall or in front of a bed. It’ll provide a shady living area and a destination within the garden. Here, the landscaping by Ingenius Landscapes, Tumelo Choma and Faith Mashaba helps to integrate it naturally with the surroundings.

BIJOU BRILLIANCE To make use of the tiny space off this 100-year-old cottage in Wynberg, Cape Town, decking and a pergola were installed, which create a level surface and a sense of enclosure. Decorator Audrey Jordan of Decorating Solutions furnished it with allweather wicker and a metal table from Block & Chisel, and added extra detail with a floral rug from HAUS. SOURCES Best Deck 083 444 0655 Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Decorating Solutions decoratingsolutions.co.za Faith Mashaba 079 091 2047 Garden World gardenworld.co.za HAUS hertexhaus.co.za Ingenius Landscapes 076 337 1636 LevEco leveco.co.za Tumelo Choma 076 337 1636

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“Installing frameless glass doors on this covered patio allowed us to decorate it as an indoor living room,� explains Durban interior decorator Lisa Walters, who chose a monochrome scheme to give it a modern look.

A striking geometric wallpaper, Magnolia Home in Black, and a bold, patterned outdoor rug, both from Hertex, define the sitting area. Cladding the side of a storage cabinet in mirror minimises its bulk and reflects the garden.

SOURCES Hertex hertex.co.za Lisa Walters Interiors lisa@lisawaltersinteriors.co.za

TEXT CANDICE BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE

GLASS ACT

These days, outdoor living usually involves decorative lighting, cooking appliances, sound systems and even TVs, all of which need an electrical connection. When installing power outlets outdoors, Quinton Lamprecht, managing director of Allbro, recommends weatherproof socket boxes.

He also advises the following: For plugs that are only exposed to rain, a box with a sliding lid and an IP level of 54 is sufficient. However, if there’s spraying from an irrigation system and splashing from a pool, a hinged or screw-lid enclosure with an IP level of 66 is necessary.

If the plug is in direct sunlight or exposed to heat near a cooking area, a GRP/fibreglass enclosure should be used as plastic becomes brittle in these conditions.

Aesthetically, a socket outlet box inserted in the wall looks much neater as the back end is chased into the brickwork and is invisible.

Installations should be signed off by a qualified contractor and a Certificate of Compliance provided.

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OVERHEAD SENSATION To make the most of this small decked courtyard, Union3 had floating timber seats built into the boundary walls and backed them with raised planters that soften the bare surface. Slatted screens extend the height of the walls for privacy and were also erected overhead to give shelter from the sun.

MODERN GEOMETRY This sitting area and firepit were designed by The Friendly Plant to reflect the modern architecture of the house. Large pavers lead the way to the built-in benches that are sunk into the slope. The repetition of the geometric shapes in the planters and firepit gives a sense of balance and harmony.

SOURCES The Friendly Plant thefriendlyplant.co.za Union3 union3.co.za

TEXT MARY JANE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY CHANCE AND THE FRIENDLY PLANT

INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS

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One of the most appreciated features of the new socket outlet box is that it is designed to be installed into the wall.

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1. Cancun Multicolor outdoor rug, R1 399, FabHabitat 2. Pink umbrella, R2 390, Patio Warehouse 3. Famiglia picnic table, R19 799, Mobelli Furniture + Living. 4. The Bamboo Project coconut bowl, R239 for a set, Yuppiechef. 5. Papa Sun single sofa, POR, Haldane Martin 6. Moorland Protea outdoor cushion, R119,99, MRP Home. 7. Small planter, R195 (excl. plant), KNUS. 8. Riva lounge suite, POR, Mobelli Furniture + Living. 9. Weber Master Touch braai, R4 499, Hirsch’s.

SOURCES 8° South eightdegreessouth.com Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Esque esque.co.za Eurolux eurolux.co.za FabHabitat fabhabitat.co.za Haldane Martin haldanemartin.co.za HAUS hertexhaus.co.za Hirsch’s hirschs.co.za KNUS knus.co Lechuza stormplanters.co.za Leonardo Design leonardodesign.co.za Makro makro.co.za Marlan Teak marlanteak.com Mobelli Furniture + Living mobelli.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com Patio Warehouse patiowarehouse.co.za SHF shf.co.za The Lighting Warehouse lightingwarehouse.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Yuppiechef yuppiechef.com

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1. Heildronk Kas, POR, Kino. 2. Miller drinks cabinet, R26 995, Block & Chisel. 3. Steel cabinet, R13 890, LIM. 4. Bein drinks cabinet, R15 490, SHF. 5. Balford bar cabinet, R16 999, @home. 6. Rain drinks cabinet, R34 995, Weylandts. 7. Erich Mendelsohn cabinet, R15 600, KNUS. SOURCES @home home.co.za Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Kino kino.co.za KNUS knus.co LIM lim.co.za SHF shf.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za

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SUMMER DECOR

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A slipcover in creamy white instantly gives a living room a relaxed, laid-back look and makes a tired sofa seem brand new. As it will show the odd mark and paw print, make sure the upholsterer uses a pre-shrunk, washable fabric so that you can easily launder it when it gets grubby. Decor

by Alice Colle.

Mae West lamp, R1Â 695, Block & Chisel.

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Rattan tray, R890, Bespoke Home.

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Changing the accessories can also transform a living room.

Replace table lamps with ones in white ceramic, rattan or pale wood and fit them with white or raffia shades. Use bamboo trays as a frame for coffee table displays and baskets for storage.

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Seychelles lamp, from R950, KNUS.

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Cane and rattan furniture is back in a big way and works as well indoors, combined with upholstered furniture, as it does on a veranda.

Interior designer Lisa Walters used two chairs from Cécile & Boyd in this living area to give the relaxed look the owners had requested.

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Bring in colour and pattern with scatter cushions in leafy foliage designs, which are hot at the moment, or go the blue and white route – always a winner in summer. Also popular this summer are fresh greens and tropical colours. Cushions in fabrics from Sanderson’s Glasshouse range from Black Fabrics.

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Fabio side table, R1 695, Block & Chisel.

Natural Wave armchair, R5 290, Inside Out Home Boutique.

Indoor plants are all the rage at the moment. They give a refreshing pop of green, provide a connection to nature that’s important in this digital age, and remove pollutants from the air. Fiddle leaf figs and bamboo palms are ideal for filling empty corners and adding height. For tabletops, look for peace lilies and aglaonema hybrids.

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Replace your rug with one in a natural material like hemp or jute. The effect is cooler, while still providing comfort underfoot, and the colour and texture work with any style of room.

Geo Gold wire coffee table, R2 500, MRP Home.

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REPLACE THE COFFEE TABLE

Swap a heavy coffee table for something lighter. Look for designs in Perspex, which virtually disappear, or round white tables that have a fresh effect. You could also paint an existing one.

Nesting tables, R7 999, JVB Furniture Collection.

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SOURCES Bespoke Home bespokehome.co.za Black Fabrics blackfabrics.co.za Block & Chisel blockandchisel.co.za Cécile & Boyd cecileandboyds.com Inside Out Home Boutique insideouthb.co.za JVB Furniture Collection j-v-b.co.za KNUS knus.co Lisa Walters Interiors lisa@lisawaltersinteriors.co.za MRP Home mrphome.com

MAKEOVER

Monochrome MODERN

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By extending the vanity counter into the corner, House2Home made use of otherwise wasted space. The mixer and washbasin are from LimeGreen Sourcing Solutions.

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Mixing up the shapes and sizes of the wall and floor tiles created interest in this contemporary black and white bathroom

“OUR BATHROOM had a serious damp issue caused by a leak in the shower that no amount of silicone could sort out,” says Audette Loebenberg. “The finishes and fittings were old and worn, and the layout was problematic – the door opened directly onto the toilet, and the bath was so long that the vanity doors couldn’t open fully.”

HOW THIS SPACE WENT FROM DRAB TO FAB Having had their main bedroom successfully renovated by House2Home, the Loebenbergs turned again to Stacey Russell and Kyle Coetzee for assistance. They started by reworking the layout. “We designed a vanity unit and placed it so that it’s visible through the door, and chose a freestanding bath that fits perfectly against the adjacent wall,” says Kyle. “The arrangement freed up the corner next to the window for the shower, so we could tuck the toilet neatly behind the door.”

To realise the Loebenbergs’ modern yet timeless vision,

Stacey and Kyle suggested using contemporary black and white tiles in different shapes. Three walls were clad entirely in hand-pressed white metro tiles, while black hexagonal tiles establish dramatic contrast on the wall behind the bath. “The hexagonal tiles are also used on the floor, but they merge with the mosaics on the shower floor. This has a playful effect, defines the cubicle and adds another layer of interest,” explains Stacey.

The vanity, which has hand-turned oak legs and extends behind the bath, provides contrasting texture.

“NOW OUR BATHROOM packs a punch. It’s beautiful, unique and practical,” says Audette.

The slim-frame shower is from Showerline, the floor and wall tiles are from LimeGreen Sourcing Solutions and the towel is from MRP Home. “I liked the idea of the floor tiles leading from the bedroom, and Stacey and Kyle achieved this seamlessly,” says Audette. To free up space, the existing bathroom door was replaced with a mirror-clad, barn-style door.

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This month’s GOOD IDEA… UP THE LUXE FACTOR IN YOUR BATHROOM Whether your bathroom is big or small, paint the untiled section of the walls in a deep, rich shade such as emerald, chocolate or charcoal.

Then swap the utilitarian mirror for one with an ornately carved frame, indulge in new wall sconces and hang a couple of pictures on the walls. Finally, wrap yourself in a thick towelling robe and pretend that you’re royalty.

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Coasting Mix soft blues with natural textures to conjure up blissful days at the beach

THE GREEN ROOM

EXPERT TIPS Copenhague armchair, R16 995 (excl. cushions), La Grange Interiors.

Ivory table basket, R200, KNUS.

Ortun scatter cushion, R249, Coricraft.

Natural Jawit Grande candleholder, R1 490, SHF.

Indoor-outdoor cushion in Beverly Hills Banana, from R695, Juj Living.

Copenhague three-seater sofa, R26 900 (excl. cushions), La Grange Interiors.

Interior decorator Kim Stephen, who designed this deck overlooking the sea, explains how she put it together As there is an incredible view of the ocean, the idea for the deck was to keep the palette neutral and natural and use lots of white and different textures to keep it interesting.

We chose a wood-framed sofa and chairs and pulled these together with a crocheted-look rug from Fibre Designs. In keeping with the location, we combined blue and white striped cushions with palm leaf designs from Juj Living.

Adding to the laid-back beach feel are baskets and accessories from Amatuli.

For an informal dining area as well as a spot for sundowners, we had a tall table made up in teak and topped it with honed granite.

It’s also ideal for keeping the braai chef company.

Round grey carpet, R1 190, LaForma Barcelona Living.

SOURCES Amatuli amatuli.co.za Coricraft coricraft.co.za Fibre Designs fibredesigns.co.za Juj Living jujliving.com Kim Stephen kimstephen.com Instagram: kimstephen_interiors KNUS knus.co LaForma Barcelona Living laformasa.co.za La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za SHF shf.co.za

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After a trip to Europe, this Jo’burg gardener was inspired to create her own classical garden

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hen Magriet Herr and her husband, Charles, moved into their Parktown North home 45 years ago, there wasn’t much garden to speak of, just a few shrubs and some lawn. And it stayed that way for a while.

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seem much point as there was always a soccer or tennis ball flying around and into the plants,” recalls Magriet.

Then, a decade or so later, the Herrs renovated their house extensively, and to complement it, Magriet planted a few accent plants, including some palm trees.

Only a few of these remain around the pool from that short foray into

WHO LIVES HERE Retired couple Charles and Magriet Herr.

THE GARDEN A formal, predominantly green and white garden in Parktown North, Jo’burg, with hedges and topiary.

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FORMAL JO’BURG GARDEN

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The design of Magriet Herr’s garden was influenced by her trips to Europe, mainly France and Italy. The papery bark of silver birch trees blends with thriving white azaleas. Syzygium and privets, clipped into balls add structure throughout the year. A climbing ‘Iceberg’ rose scrambling over an arch invites the visitor deeper into the garden. Magriet Herr.

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gardening. “However, it still wasn’t a garden,” she admits. “I didn’t have the inspiration, and if I’m totally honest, at that stage, I thought gardening was for old ladies.”

This all changed after a trip to Europe some years ago. “I was completely taken

by the gardens over there, particularly those in France and Italy,” says Magriet.

“I adored the architecture and was so impressed with how the gardens were designed around the buildings so that they look like seamless extensions.”

On her return, she decided to create

In this bed, hydrangeas from the original garden were combined with Acanthus mollis, the flowering spikes of which add height.

Enhancing the classical atmosphere is a large water feature at the entrance. White azaleas are at their best in late spring.

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her own small slice of Europe. “The best l could do was try and copy all the beautiful pictures in my mind,” said Magriet. She started planning the layout, establishing formal hedges and beds with roses, lavender, clipped shrubs and pots. “I put water features and garden ornaments all over the place,” she laughs. “I knew that it was looking somewhat kitsch, so I enlisted the help of friends who are good gardeners.”

One of these was Prue Johnson, chair

of the Johannesburg Garden Club, who invited her to a number of garden talks.

Also of assistance was her nephew. “He is not only artistic, but also robust and spent many mornings helping me rectify my mistakes. My idea was to create different ‘rooms’ and he showed me how

to do this,” says Magriet.

These days, the garden looks vastly different. Straight, edged beds are bordered by clipped hedges, formal paths surround water features, and grassed passages and creeper-covered archways entice you to explore further.

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Magriet added touches of blue to the white scheme with petunias, forget-me-nots and violas. Hanging baskets in the trees, this one filled with white petunias, bring blooms up to eye level. Watsonia. Clematis.

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Allium triquetrum appear through dainty, ground-covering erigeron. As the wisteria blooms fade, the climbing ‘Iceberg’ on the pergola starts to flower.

‘Iceberg’ roses.

This restructuring came to fruition and a couple of years ago Magriet’s garden was selected as one of the Johannesburg Garden Club’s open gardens.

Magriet has planned the garden so that each season has its own character and colour scheme. “I love white flowers, especially roses and azaleas, so in spring, the garden is mainly white, with touches of light blue,” she explains. The only plants from the original garden are the blue hydrangeas, which dictate the colour scheme for the summer months. “In winter, l love the starkness of the white stems of the silver birches and London plane trees,” says

Magriet. As she has a soft spot for cut roses, she has a few pink, cream, peach and purple varieties tucked away in a corner.

A downside of a garden like this is that it takes a fair amount of maintenance, particularly keeping the hedges and shrubs in shape. The azaleas and hydrangeas require regular watering and feeding, while in autumn, the ample trees drop their leaves. But the effort is worth it and the many years of trial and error have finally paid off.

SOURCE Johannesburg Garden Club johannesburggardenclub.co.za

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FUCHSIAS ‘Firecracker’

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queens Resembling ballerinas in their frilly tutus, fuchsias radiate a sense of charm and elegance

uchsias have a special place in many gardeners’ hearts, and with about 110 species and over 20 000 named varieties, there’s bound to be a gem that’ll capture yours.

Many are native to the Americas, with a few hailing from New Zealand and Tahiti. Found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas, they are either evergreen or deciduous. Most modern hybrids originate from crossing Fuchsia fulgens and F. magellanica.

Their blooms come in a huge array of colours and combinations, and range in size from 6–13cm. The flowering season generally starts in October and continues into autumn. As one would expect from such a huge number of cultivars, the shapes vary enormously, some long and elegant, others more open and saucer shaped. Dainty single fuchsias are very floriferous, while the bold doubles often don’t produce as many flowers, but their size makes

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up for this. Both the fruit and flowers are edible and chefs often use them as garnishes. The fruit has a subtle grape flavour, spiced with black pepper.

Their growth habit includes trailing and semi-trailing varieties, the Bella range from Ball Straathof in particular, which are ideal for pots and hanging baskets. The upright cultivars are good for beds and some can even be clipped into hedges and standards. Suitable varieties for this are ‘Rose of Castile’, ‘Airedale’ and F. arborescens.

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Position While fuchsias generally prefer regions with cool summers and mild winters, they can be grown in most parts of the country. In particularly hot, dry areas, or very windy parts, grow them in a sheltered spot and increase the humidity by misting them or placing trays of water close by. “In frost-prone regions, make sure that they’re planted where they get a good amount of sun,” advises specialist fuchsia grower Tony Clark of Tanglewood Nursery in KZN. Don’t despair if they’re hit by frost, they’ll shoot from ground level in spring.

“One of the biggest misconceptions about fuchsias,” says Tony, “is that they need a lot of shade. In reality, plants grown in deep shade become leggy and

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weak.” He advises that you plant shrubs facing east where they’ll receive plenty of morning sun and be shaded from the harsh afternoon rays. Alternatively, give them a home in light, dappled shade.

“In cooler areas, fuchsias can even be placed in full sun, as long as there’s good air circulation,” he says. “These plants will produce sturdy stems and

Position: Morning sun or dappled shade.

Plant: Year round, but preferably autumn.

Water: Moderate.

Size: 20cm–1,5m.

Frost tolerance: Tender.

Caution: Too much water is as detrimental as too little.

can even flower throughout the year.”

Those suited to full sun include ‘Mrs Popple’, ‘Phyllis’, ‘Pixie’ and the hardy F. magellanica var. gracilis.

To get the best out of fuchsias, plant them in fertile, well-drained soil. While they need moisture, overwatering is more detrimental.

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‘Superstar’ ‘Phyllis’

‘Beacon Red-Blue’

‘Windhapper’

Care and maintenance Feed fuchsias regularly during the growing season to keep them in peak condition; this is especially important for those in pots. Fertilise with Talborne

Vita 3:1:5 or Bounce and follow the instructions on the pack. Mulch them well with dry grass, bark chips or pine needles in winter.

Because they flower on new wood, pruning is important. “We prune garden fuchsias in mid-May, removing at least two-thirds of the plant and cutting back to two nodes of the current season’s growth,” says Tony. “We then water them well, applying a 5cm-thick layer of coarse garden compost as

mulch, and some mature chicken manure followed by another layer of grass or pine needles. The plants are then left until spring.” However, for those gardeners who live in colder parts, it’s best to wait until all danger of frost has passed before pruning. If they need shaping, you can safely trim them throughout summer.

Pests and diseases Fortunately fuchsias aren’t susceptible to pests and diseases, but keep an eye out for whitefly, red spider mite, aphids and, in some areas, hawkmoth caterpillars.

These can be treated with a natural, plant-oil-based spray. Rust can be controlled with a general fungicide.

SOURCES Ball Straathof ballstraathof.co.za Tanglewood Nursery tanglewoodnursery@telkomsa.net For those wanting to join a fuchsia club, visit safuchsias.co.za to find one near you.

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A GROWING

When Taryn Turner talks about her Underberg garden, the word ‘love’ pops up frequently.

That’s her lodestar – if you love it, grow it

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WHO LIVES HERE Murray and Taryn Turner, their two children, Sophie (5) and Clark (4), Dalmatian, Maxi, miniature chocolate dachshund, Charlie Brown Ratatouille, and two fox terriers, Zulu Impi and Frankie.

THE GARDEN A large farm garden on Hlogomo dairy farm surrounded by pastures and sheds.

n early 2013, Taryn and Murray Turner moved as newlyweds to their family-owned dairy farm, Hlogoma in Underberg. The farmhouse – originally built and lived in by Murray’s parents – is around 36 years old. The surrounding garden is fenced, and beyond that, lies endless pasture, and in the distance, the dairy.

Taryn is the passionate gardener, “This old garden really needed some love, and it was given to me to provide that,” she says. “I wanted to maintain

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and restore its beauty and also to add my own touch. Some of the family’s old roses, hydrangeas, rhododendrons and azaleas were still here, and I kept some, but removed others I didn’t like.”

For Taryn, love is the cornerstone of a garden. “I don’t feel like a garden has to be forever,” she says, “It’s seasonal and changeable – and if you don’t enjoy a certain part of it,

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Vegetables are as visually appealing to Taryn as flowers, so she’s planted them throughout the garden. Alterations to the house, originally built by Murray’s parents, included installing large windows that partially enclose the veranda. These let in more light and provide beautiful views of the garden and countryside. The Turner family, from left, Sophie, Taryn, Murray and Clark.

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then change it until you do. That’s what I’ve always done.”

For the first two years, Taryn and Murray cleared overgrown beds. They retained most of the original shapes, but removed, added, redesigned and changed the contents. Taryn was determined to establish a veggie garden or two, plant fruit trees, and from the 50 roses originally there, she now has 421. She laughs, “Yes, I adore roses!”

Her favourite, ‘Knysna’, is in the front garden: “The burst of pastel peach that it gives against a pink foxglove is breathtaking.”

Taryn says the past four years have included a great deal of learning, as they planned and planted colour combinations of hedges, new hydrangeas, irises and agapanthus. Even though the garden has a wonderfully unstructured, country feel, it’s all intentional. Taryn likes to envisage her garden’s future.

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The green outlook doesn’t end at this garden fence, with the vista perfectly framed by Table Mountain and ‘Mondial’ roses. Taryn is passionate about roses and has planted over 370. This section of the garden is a riot of flowers, from pansies to roses, interspersed, of course, with veggies.

mind. I can see how I want it to look in a few weeks’ or months’ time, then I plant very deliberately. I think about the way it will look with mature plants – especially veggies – so it’s easy for me to plan the veggie layout and create beautiful patterns.”

Patterns, complementary colours and textures are strong drivers for her designs. Take the veggie garden – it’s by no means exclusively edibles. Veggies are mixed with roses, other flowers and, a firm favourite, sweet peas. Taryn’s planted intermittent wooden obelisks for them and they also creep over THIS PAGE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Taryn likes to decorate the garden with vintage items such as these old gates that support egg plants, tomatoes, gem squash, cucumbers and garden peas.

Structures, including wooden obelisks, add height and provide planting opportunities. In this section of the garden, wooden poles are ideal for hanging planters.

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the gates. She’s a red cabbage fan, as much for its colour as flavour: “The purple against thyme is so beautiful.”

Taryn grows most of her own plants and veggies from seed she orders online, and from seedlings. She has a greenhouse for the seedlings, which for now is only

shaded, but she has plans to cover half of it in plastic. “I love a huge variety of veggies, so if I have tomatoes, I plant 10 varieties. That’s why I plant from seed.”

To access the veggie gardens, Taryn broke through the stone wall built

by Murray’s mother, and created an

Taryn has included a number of roses, which have a soft romantic effect. Rich and velvety, this old rose almost asks to be touched.

A wonderful combination of colour and texture, this bed features viola, Bright Lights spinach, red cabbage and chives. To encourage the children to garden with her, Taryn has built pathways to secret gardens and made the beds as appealing as possible with colourful and edible plants.

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arch with another of her favourites roses, climbing purple ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. “The bench and arch were built by my father for our wedding (held on the farm in an old cowshed), so I moved them to my garden and am growing white roses over the arch. It’s a place where I love to sit and relax, and talk to the children while they play.”

Benches in shady spots, swinging garden chairs and interlinked paths all provide a quiet counterbalance to the country colours and textures.

One of the few exterior alterations the Turners made to the house was to install large windows on the veranda to increase the views of the garden.

Taryn’s office looks on to a large, stand-alone bed filled with myriad flowers and shrubs. She admits to itchy fingers here, “I want to change it, but I don’t exactly know what to do.” A grin: “Quite yet.”

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Rock ON Used in the right way, natural stone adds a sense of timelessness and permanence to a garden

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2 applications. Softer rocks can be dressed so that no cement is visible between the joins creating a dry pack effect.

Once in place, rock work requires very little maintenance.

You don’t need to waterproof it to prevent damp, lessening the impact on the environment. Stone actually improves with weathering, and even small cracks enhance the effect.

However, as with most forms of hard landscaping, it is important to have walls and structures built by professionals.

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As it’s versatile and adds authenticity to gardens, landscaper Tim Steyn always likes to include stone in his designs. This garden called for something contemporary, so Tim used closepacked stone to soften the straight lines of the ornamental pool and waterfall.

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ith the trend towards the natural and organic, undressed stone has come into its own. A versatile material, it suits both informal and contemporary gardens. Stone and greenery complement each other perfectly, and if chosen correctly, stone can be used to form an essential link between the house and the garden.

There are many ways to use it, from simple stepping stones leading through the garden to dramatic boulders placed as focal points. Landscapers often use rock to create features such as streams and waterfalls giving the impression that the garden was designed around them. Large, flat rocks can be used to provide access through boggy areas and wetlands, and stone cladding helps to blend retaining walls with the environment.

Stone comes in a host of colours, shapes and sizes.

The type of rock and its workability will determine its

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High boundary walls can be overwhelming in a small garden, so in this case, Sarah von Hรถne of Garden Gallery Landscaping made use of stone cladding to soften the uprights. Ivy was planted in between to add life and greenery.

For this property in an eco-estate in Gauteng, Grant Gove of GLC Design Studio specified natural stone for informal steps and sitting areas. The flow of the stonework and the strategic placing of large boulders turn the outdoor living areas into an extension of the environs. Installation by FSG Property Services.

A simple but effective way to connect the man-made surfaces of a house to the more organic surroundings is to use large, flat stones set into the ground instead of paving.

Interplant them either with lawn or groundcover. Design by Mike Carver.

Although you might think that this stream has been there forever, it was in fact carefully built by Mike Carver, who combined rock found on the property with boulders brought in from elsewhere. Water cascades from a man-made spring into a pool at the bottom of the slope and is then pumped back up.

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When this heritage garden in Westcliff, Jo’burg, was originally established, local stone was used to construct the terraces and level the grassed areas and steps essential for negotiating the slope. To soften them, Juanita Knox of JK Designs filled the beds with colourful plants, some of which trail over the edges.

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A large part of the charm of this Parktown garden can be attributed to the original stonework used to create the terraces and steps. Plants were specifically chosen by The Naked Gardener to complement them.

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LANDSCAPER MIKE CARVER HAS THIS ADVICE WHEN CONSTRUCTING STONE FEATURES

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Always use real rock if possible. Plastic, fibreglass and ‘rock art’ don’t generally age well and have to be replaced after a few years.

Choose the correct stone for the project. Softer rock is better for building as it’s easier to dress. Don’t use hard or heavy rock for firepits or fireplaces as it tends to explode when exposed to high temperatures.

Stick to one kind of rock throughout for continuity.

For natural features like streams and waterfalls, scale is a factor. If there is access, bring in large rocks, which give the impression that the feature was always there. Interaction between rocks is also important. The size, shape and position won’t only affect the look of the feature, but also the sound.

Employ an experienced stonemason as building with rock is an art.

Berms can be used to slow down and direct rainwater runoff. In this instance, the curving stone berm designed by Glynis Watson is not only a feature, it breaks the expanse of lawn and combats erosion.

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To tame the slope of this garden, Jarmila Logie of JLA Architects terraced it, adding wide steps flanked by large stone structures. This stone was chosen as it blends with that used elsewhere in the suburb and defines the platform of the house.

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SOURCES FSG Property Services 011 763 2925 Garden Gallery Landscaping 082 774 6961 or sarah@gardengallery.co.za GLC Design Studio 082 334 2525 or grant@glcdesignstudio.com JK Designs jkdesigns.co.za JLA Architects jla.co.za Mike Carver 082 453 3966 Tim Steyn Landscaping tim@timsteyn.com

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FAUX FOLIAGE

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As this pool area in Jo’burg was overlooked by the neighbours, Wayne Becker of Easy Ivy raised the height of the wall using trellis backed with faux ‘Laura Bont’ foliage.

“It blends perfectly with the real trees in the raised planter in front,” says Wayne. Excessive shade here also meant that nothing grew. To give it a lush look, Easy Ivy also placed a fake hedge around the water feature and replaced the patchy grass with fake lawn. “It looks beautiful all year round, requires little to no maintenance and was quick and easy to install,” says Wayne.

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fade and look lush and green all year round. Good-quality products should last five to 10 years. Smaller projects, such as cladding a wall or fence, can be handled by the average DIYer. Just follow the supplier’s instructions. However, if it involves hedging and privacy screens where a framework is required, it’s best to consult a professional.

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To break this large expanse of white boundary wall and minimise the reflected glare, Easy Ivy installed an ornate steel trellis and lined it with faux red leaves as a contrast to the greenery. In front, they arranged three pots containing fake buxus topiary balls, which need no clipping or watering.

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Artificial foliage is the perfect way to camouflage an ugly, but necessary feature, such as this water tank. “First, we wrapped the tank in galvanised steel mesh,” explains Pam Sachs of Leaf and Living. “Then we used cable ties to attach ivy leaf hedging to it so that it blends in with the garden wall.”

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balcony of this duplex. Requiring no maintenance, the green forms a link to the trees beyond, drawing the eye out to the view and hiding the eyesore below.

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Creating the necessary privacy in this townhouse pool setting required a 3,5m-high screen. “As this area is windy, we had to concrete in poles to support the steel frame,” says Andy Scrivener of Distinctive Spaces.

“Then we covered the structure with UV-stabilised Fern Instagreen.”

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ANDY SCRIVENER OF DISTINCTIVE SPACES OFFERS THIS ADVICE FOR USING FAKE FOLIAGE: Use it to hide an unsightly wall or to create a border.

It’s suitable for pool areas as it doesn’t shed leaves and makes an excellent privacy screen.

For best results, install foliage on a steel, rust-proof base.

If you have an irrigation system, first establish the position of the pipes so that you don’t install artificial foliage over them.

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To create privacy for this courtyard, eugenias were planted in raised beds along a boundary wall. While they grow and bush out, Distinctive Spaces clad the raised beds with artificial buxus hedging. “The only maintenance required is to water and trim the eugenias every season, and yet the effect is beautifully green,” explains Andy Scrivener.

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“Coming from Durban where everything is lush and green, I was desperate for the same effect here,” says Gill Scott of Jo’burg. To green up her courtyard, the walls were clad with

UV-treated Privet by Andy Scrivener of Distinctive Spaces. This gives the area depth, draws the eye upwards and makes it appear larger. “The layering of the artificial foliage and the existing palm trees makes it look more authentic,” explains Andy.

SOURCES CW Interiors candice@cwinteriors.co.za Distinctive Spaces distinctivespaces.co.za Easy Ivy easyivy.co.za Leaf and Living leafandliving.co.za

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MUST-DOS THIS MONTH Contributing gardening editor Marianne Alexander’s handy checklist of essential chores to do in November

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Replace spring bedding plants with summer-flowering annuals and groundcovers that will give a good display over the holidays. Before planting them out, enrich the soil with compost, bonemeal and slow-release fertiliser.

Maintain your rose-spraying regimen, especially for fungal diseases like black spot and mildew. To help control red spider mite, spray the undersides of the leaves with a sugar solution. Water deeply and feed with Vigorosa, an 8:1:5 granular fertiliser or an organic equivalent.

Add summer colour with dahlias. Nip out the first buds to encourage them to bush out. Feed summer-flowering bulbs such as cannas, day lilies and alstroemerias with 3:1:5. Bring flowering potted amaryllis indoors. When they’ve faded, move them outdoors to a shady spot and feed with a balanced fertiliser.

Prune old-fashioned rose varieties like banksias, Dorothy Perkins and ‘Mermaid’ that have finished flowering. Clip confetti bushes; trim spring-flowering climbers such as wisteria, jasmine, and petrea, then train up new growth.

Clear gutters and downpipes in summer-rainfall areas and check water tanks and irrigation systems before the rains arrive. Install a timer and rain sensor on your irrigation system to avoid wasting water.

Water lawns in the morning deeply and less frequently to encourage deep rooting.

For a lush lawn in the festive season, water in a high-nitrogen fertiliser like LAN or 4:1:1. If you’re going away, use a low-nitrogen product.

For a lasting summer display, look for new varieties of perennials such as campanulas, agastache, angelonias and heucheras. Cut off old delphinium stalks, then feed to encourage new flower spikes. Try drought-tolerant salvias.

Turn existing compost and ensure it’s evenly moist; keep it covered in areas with heavy rain; sprinkle with water in winter-rainfall areas. Feed the larva of fruit beetles to the birds. To make compost quickly, invest in a shredder or chipper so that vegetation breaks down faster.

Apply a high-potash fertiliser to fuchsias and streptocarpus; repot overgrown specimens of the latter into bigger pots. Feed hellebores, hostas and other leafy, container-grown plants, including ferns, aglaonema and dracaenas.

Watch out for amaryllis caterpillars and lily borers on crinums, clivias, nerines, amaryllis and brunsvigia. Apply a preventative spray of Bioneem or Pyrol. Check the buds and stems of agapanthus for borer and spray with Efekto’s Eco Insect Control SC.

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We’re PLANTING… BIDENS FERULIFOLIA ‘GOLDEN EMPIRE’ Why: It’s a good choice for lowwater gardens and butterflies love its abundant, extra-large, golden, daisy-like flowers that appear throughout summer.

Where: It’s most effective in groups, as edging, and in containers and hanging baskets. It thrives in full sun and adapts to both dry and moist conditions, but won’t tolerate wet feet.

How: Drought-tolerant and relatively low maintenance, it requires little pruning, apart from deadheading and removing dieback. In high heat, water frequently to encourage bud development. For more information, visit ballstraathof.co.za

SMART CHOICES Smart Soil plant pods, from R1 650, from Builders, have everything you need to grow a selection of up to nine different plants on a kitchen counter or windowsill.

The seeds are non-GMO and don’t include herbicides, pesticides or fungicides. The pod automatically regulates pH, oxygen and humidity. builders.co.za

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GARDEN NEWS

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Pandorea jasminoides (bower plant) This evergreen, twining variety can be allowed to scramble though a tree. It produces masses of white or pink flowers from late winter.

The lowdown: Half-hardy, it grows in sun and semi-shade.

Solanum wendlandii (Costa Rican potato creeper) Deciduous to semi-deciduous, it has tough leaves and bears large pendant trusses of lavender-blue flowers in summer.

The lowdown: Half-hardy to tender, plant it in sun.

Beaumontia grandiflora (Herald’s Trumpet) This vigorous climber is suitable for large gardens, and bears clusters of big, white, fragrant, trumpetlike blooms from late spring well into summer. Prune after flowering, if necessary.

The lowdown: Half-hardy, plant it in sun or semi-shade.

For something different and colourful, grow a few amaranth plants (pictured).

Pick the leaves and cook as you would spinach. The seeds are also edible.

Plant some asparagus crowns in well-prepared soil.

When planting bush beans, select one of the new hybrids, which can be harvested over a long period.

Add a row of climbing beans as they take up less room. ‘Lazy Housewife’ produces broad, stringless beans.

Cucumbers can also be planted now where they can be trained up a support.

Keep lettuce moist as the weather warms up; tuck straw mulch around them to keep the leaves off the ground and to deter slugs; feed with seaweed fertiliser.

Feed eggplants, green peppers and chillies as well as zucchini, gem squash and butternuts.

Plant a few rows of carrot, beetroot and radish seed.

Try some new varieties of tomatoes. ‘Jam’ tomatoes are good for preserving.

Feed them regularly with balanced 2:3:4 or 3:1:5 fertiliser.

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THIS WEEKEND Divide overcrowded bearded irises and water-loving Louisiana irises once they have finished flowering.

Discard the old woody portions of rhizomes, which have flowered and plant the younger rhizomes.

Growth strategy Available at selected garden centres, these heirloom vegetable seeds, R35 – R45, are packed in small biodegradable bags and include advice on pot sizes and container gardening. Non-genetically modified, the seeds can be saved and planted the following year. gmno.co.za

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Open GARDENS Don’t miss these fabulous gardens open for charity 2 – 3 NOVEMBER Elgin and Bot River Open Gardens Eight gardens, including Auldearn (pictured), will be open just an hour’s drive from Cape Town from 10h00 – 17h00. Entry to some gardens is free, others charge between R10 and R35.

Download the map from elginopengardens.co.za

GARDEN OF THE GOLDEN CITY

Raising the game Vegepod’s raised garden beds, from R2 799 (excl. stands and trolleys), come in kit form and are an easy way to grow your own veggies. They have a built-in sprinkler system and a shade cover. vegepod.co.za

GREAT BUYS!

Hand-held fertiliser spreader, R398, Builders. builders.co.za

Harlequin’s gardeners’ white pot paint, R218 for a litre, Builders. builders.co.za

9 – 10 NOVEMBER Random Harvest Garden, Plot57, Nooitgedacht, College Road, Muldersdrift This garden features a variety of habitats for wildlife, including birds and pollinating insects.

Attend a talk on grey and rainwater harvesting and shop for indigenous plants. Open from 10h00 – 17h00, entrance is R30, children under 12, free. Call David on 072 562 3396 or visit randomharvestnursery.co.za 22 – 24 NOVEMBER Beechwood Gardens, 25 Christopherson Road, Hyde Park, Jo’burg Don’t miss this magnificent garden with its ponds, and wisteria and rose-bedecked colonnades. Open from 10h00 – 16h00, entrance is R50 pp, children under 12, free. Book for Susan Greig’s alfresco lunch under the oaks on Saturday or Sunday, R400 for adults, and R200 for children, at belinda@charlesgreig.co.za. Call Margreet on 072 400 1559 or Janet on 083 456 3961.

9 – 10 NOVEMBER Stellenberg Estate Open Gardens 30 Oak Avenue, Kenilworth, will be open from 09h30 – 17h30.

The highlight of the garden, the classic Walled Garden, is enclosed by whitewashed walls covered in heritage climbing roses. Entrance is R50 pp, R30 for tea or coffee and refreshments. Children under 12, free. Zapper and cash only.

Call 021 762 7733 or visit stellenberggardens.co.za

ROUND OF APPLAUSE Legacy’s shell-encrusted, reinforced cement planters, from R900 (incl. inner pots), are suitable for both indoors and outdoors. Holes can be made for drainage.

For details, call Helen on 079 615 5365 or legacylands@gmail.com

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BEE NATURAL Available in a range of fruity flavours Burt’s Bees® Moisturising Lip Balms, from R75 each, will keep your lips smooth and soft, particularly if you spend a lot of time in the garden. Made with natural ingredients, they contain no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS, and aren’t tested on animals. facebook.com/Burtsbeesza

LAWN CARE

LAWN CARE

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Expert advice on getting your lawn into shape

It’s a good idea to leave lawn longer in shady areas so that the larger leaf blades get more exposure to light.

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lthough lawns have acquired a reputation as water guzzlers, these green zones actually play an important role in the suburbs. Unlike paved or tiled areas, they help clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from storm water run-off, improve soil, decrease noise pollution and reduce temperatures.

As long as you choose the right lawn for your region and manage it cleverly, there are many advantages to having one. Fanus Cloete of Evergreen Turf has these five steps for a summermaintenance regimen that will transform your lawn into a lush green carpet with less water.

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Also consider your climate, the amount of sun the lawn will receive, how much traffic it will take and how easy it is to establish.

Warm-season grasses (as opposed to cool-season grasses like All Seasons Evergreen and Shade-Over) are more water wise as they become dormant

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in winter (in summer-rainfall regions) where there is frost, or when there is a shortage of water. They also don’t need to be watered during dormancy.

These four water-wise, warm-season grasses grow best in sunny areas, are tolerant of traffic, and are easy to establish and maintain.

KIKUYU Hard-wearing, it spreads quickly.

Regions: Gauteng, Limpopo, North West and Western, Eastern and Northern Cape.

Sun or shade: Sun or semi-shade, if left longer.

Mowing: Keep at a height of about 4cm, and between 5–7cm in semi-shade.

LM (BEREA) Indigenous and relatively drought tolerant, this creeping grass has broad leaves. It’s less invasive than kikuyu, but can’t tolerate severe cold.

Regions: Gauteng, Limpopo, North West and KwaZulu-Natal.

Sun or shade: Sun, semi-shade, shade.

Mowing: Keep at a height of 6–8cm, or longer, if in shade.

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BERMUDA (Cynodon hybrid) This indigenous, fine-textured, creeping grass includes Gulf Green and Tiffsport varieties. It requires little maintenance and about half as much water as kikuyu.

Regions: All regions.

Sun or shade: Full sun.

Mowing: Keep at a height of 3cm.

BUFFALO Indigenous, coarse textured and low maintenance, it’s hardy and easy to grow, but only from plugs or runners as it doesn’t produce seed.

Regions: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and all along the coastal belt.

Sun or shade: Full sun to partial shade.

Mowing: Keep at a height of 4–6cm.

Many cool-season grasses grow well in shade, but do require more water to stay lush.

Create a border by leaving the edges longer.

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Mow every second week, rather than weekly, especially in hot weather.

Raise the blades of the mower; longer grass provides extra leaf cover to protect the roots. Leaving lawn longer in shady areas also means a lusher lawn as larger leaf blades also get more exposure to light. Close-cut mowing leads to shallow rooting and less drought resistance.

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In summer, lawn caterpillars often appear, leaving brown patches. These small, greenish-brown caterpillars can be found just below the surface of the grass during the day, emerging at night to feed on the grass. To check, throw a damp piece of cloth over the damaged area overnight, and look for the caterpillars under the cloth in the morning. Treat the infected areas with an organic insecticide, which targets the caterpillars, but won’t harm beneficial insects, birds or organisms. Try a biological insecticide, such as Margaret Roberts Biological Caterpillar Insecticide.

Treat weeds with a broad-leaf weed killer. This is a selective herbicide that will kill the weeds, not the lawn. To

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5:1:5, or controlled-release LAN at a rate Water early in the morning when of 50g/m². it’s cooler and often less windy, so less If you need to limit watering because water is lost to evaporation. of water restrictions, don’t fertilise, as this Watering in the evening increases the can burn the lawn if not watered in well. chance of fungal disease.

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SOURCE Evergreen Turf evergreenturf.co.za

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Delicious salad ingredients can be grown all year round, says Jane Griffiths

Get the recipe for green goddess salmon, mango and avocado pear salad at gardenandhome.co.za

Lettuces

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There are many different lettuce varieties, including Butterhead (loose heads, tender leaves), Cos (upright heads, long, closely wrapped leaves), Looseleaf varieties (loose heads, oakleaf and frilly leaves) and the densely packed round Iceberg. Colours range from pale to dark green, red and variegated.

Growing tips: The most practical

way of growing lettuces at home is the ‘cut and come again’ method (see page 104.) Direct sow seeds all year round, except in midwinter, when it’s better to plant seedlings. In areas with really hot summers, don’t sow seed in midsummer and use shade cloth to extend the lifespan of lettuces.

They taste best when grown quickly, which means providing plenty of water

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and nutrients from well-composted soil. Give them a liquid seaweed feed when they’re about a month old.

Consistent moisture is essential.

Greens The buttery flavour of baby spinach, the lemony tartness of sorrel, and the hot bite of mustard leaf all add different taste sensations, elevating a salad to the star of a meal. Hardier greens are excellent as a base for a warm, winter salad. As you mix in the cooked ingredients, their heat wilts the greens slightly. All of these are suitable for the ‘cut and come again’ method (see page 104).

KALE will produce for many months once established. For salads, choose Tuscan kale as it’s not as fibrous as other varieties. It’s hardy and can be grown year round, although it prefers cooler temperatures. For salads use young leaves. Remove stems and slice leaves finely. Add lemon or vinegar to olive oil with a pinch of salt. Rub this dressing into the leaves to soften. Leave for 30 minutes for the acid lemon or vinegar to further break down the kale.

ASIAN GREENS such as mustard, mizuna, pak choi and tatsoi, add a range of flavours and textures, from

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peppery to crunchy. Easily grown from seed, they like moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in full sun, except during the hotter months when they prefer afternoon shade.

They need regular moisture and won’t produce luscious leaves if allowed to dry out. Add smaller leaves whole to salads and slice up larger ones.

ROCKET is easily grown from seed all year round. It tastes best when young as it becomes tough and peppery quite quickly.

SPINACH is ideally grown in the cooler months as it is not heat tolerant. The Dash variety, which has smooth leaves, is good in salads.

It prefers full sun, except in warmer weather when it benefits from semishade, especially in the afternoon.

Keep soil well mulched and moist.

SWISS CHARD will continue to produce for many months if grown in fertile, well-drained soil and given sufficient moisture. To add colour to salads, grow Bright Lights, which has brilliant red, yellow or orange stems.

SORREL French sorrel has green leaves and the milder bloody sorrel has striking red-veined leaves. A hardy perennial, it likes fertile soil and full sun to semi-shade.

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Pansies and sorrel

Edible flowers

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Finishing touches

Include unusual ingredients such as green nasturtium leaves, multicoloured radishes or coriander seeds. To harvest the seeds, simply leave the plants to flower and then pick the seeds when green. Crush them slightly, or chop finely. Radishes mature quickly and are easy to grow in fertile soil as long as they are given regular water.

Use herbs and flowers to add flavour and colour.

CHIVES AND SPRING ONIONS add a subtle onion taste and parsley is a must for potato salad. These both grow year round.

BASIL is not only a good companion for tomatoes in the garden, it pairs well with them on the plate. Greek columnar basil is a perennial, although it is frost sensitive.

MEDITERRANEAN HERBS such as oregano, rosemary, thyme and marjoram can be used to flavour vinegar for delicious salad dressings.

EDIBLE FLOWERS make a salad pop. Nasturtiums, chive flowers, rose petals, cornflowers, pansies and violets are all edible, adding brilliant colour to a salad.

Tip: When thinning edible seedlings such as amaranth, use the extras as micro greens on salads.

Radishes

‘CUT AND COME AGAIN’ METHOD This extends the harvest by providing multiple harvests from one planting.

Sow seeds quite thickly in a block rather than rows. Use mixed seed packs or blend your own using a mixture of lettuces in one block and greens in another. When they’re about 10cm tall, harvest the outer leaves from a selection of young plants. Not only are these tastier, each picking encourages the plant to produce more.

SOURCE Jane’s Delicious Garden by Jane Griffiths (Sunbird Publishers, jonathanball.co.za) janesdeliciousgarden.com

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Demi Deruyter serves an alfresco lunch for special friends at her home in Modderfontein, Jo’burg

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rom a young age Demi Deruyter loved everything about food. “Coming from a Greek family, I suppose, I didn’t have a choice,” she laughs. For her 16th birthday, she was given a Kenwood Chef with all the attachments and a recipe book, and has cooked happily ever since.

“My father, a self-taught cook, was a huge inspiration,” she says. “When he was alive, we spent summer holidays with him in Cyprus and he and I would plan our meals, the ingredients we needed and who would cook what. It was so special.”

While working in the retail food industry for one of the largest suppliers of phyllo pastry, Demi realised there was an opportunity to teach consumers how to use phyllo, and gave many of the company’s cooking demonstrations.

Then, about 10 years ago, she left the food industry and bought a nursery school. “Being with small children and watching them grow is so rewarding,” she says.

When she’s not working, she and husband Stefan – and their grown-up children Maria, George and Mikayla – entertain regularly. Not one to use a recipe book, she prefers to visit restaurants for new ideas. “I like to see,

Menu TYROKAFTERI (FETA CHILLI DIP) WITH TOASTED PITA BREAD

TIROPETES (CHEESE PIES)

GREEN SALAD WITH COURGETTES AND POMEGRANATE

CHICKEN BREASTS IN LEMONY SAUCE

ROAST VEGETABLES WITH GRILLED HALOUMI AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

CYPRIOT-STYLE STUFFED HALOUMI RAVIOLI WITH BURNT BUTTER AND SAGE

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feel and taste the food that I eat – then I recreate the dishes at home.”

Demi and Stefan’s home is an entertainer’s dream – the interiors lead onto the comfortably furnished outdoor living areas overlooking the garden and pool – which lends itself to parties.

Today’s menu includes some of the dishes that Demi is famous for, such as her baklava. She asked her friends

GET MORE ONLINE For Demi’s tips on setting up a gin bar, visit gardenandhome.co.za

Anthea Sotiropoulos and Vanessa Georgopoulos from Loulou D to do the flowers on the table. There’s even a gin bar on wheels – an old piece of furniture that they upcycled. With the last spoonful of dessert devoured, the jukebox playing, and the gin bar in full swing, guests stayed late into the night – rejuvenated by leftover ravioli – before they headed on home.

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TYROKAFTERI (FETA CHILLI DIP) WITH TOASTED PITA BREAD (Serves 6–8) 1 green chilli 150g Peppadew Mild Piquanté Peppers (reserve the brine) 400g feta cheese FOR THE TOASTED PITA BREAD 6 pita breads olive oil dried origanum TO SERVE tiropetes (cheese pies) grissini, dolmades, olives, olive tapenade (Kalamata or your own choice)

1. Remove the stem and seeds from the chilli and chop finely.

2. In a food processor, chop the Peppadews and add the chilli.

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blocks and blend into the chilli mix. Very slowly, add about 100ml of the reserved brine, beating well to obtain a smooth purée.

Chill before serving.

4. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush the pita bread with olive oil and cut into thin slices. Sprinkle with dried origanum and bake until golden brown.

5. Serve the dip with the pita bread. I served it as a meze with the tiropetes (cheese pies) grissini, dolmades, olives and the olive tapenade.

GREEN SALAD WITH COURGETTES AND POMEGRANATE (Serves 6–8) FOR THE SALAD 250g crispy lettuce leaves 40g rocket leaves 35g micro crimson leaf mix

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(red chard, beetroot and mustard leaves) 3 courgettes, trimmed 140g goat’s milk feta cheese 70g pomegranate rubies FOR THE VINAIGRETTE 80ml olive oil 30ml white balsamic vinegar 1T wholegrain mustard 1t brown sugar TO SERVE 50g toasted almond flakes red spring onions

combine all the ingredients and whisk well.

5. To serve, pour the vinaigrette over the salad and garnish with toasted almonds and spring onions, but don’t toss.

1. Finely slice the crispy lettuce leaves and place on a serving dish. Add the rocket and sprinkle over the micro crimson leaves.

2. Use a peeler to slice the courgettes into strips or ribbons, discarding the seeds. Arrange the courgettes on top of the salad.

3. Cut up the feta cheese, add to the salad, then sprinkle over the pomegranate rubies.

4. To make the vinaigrette,

1 whole butternut 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 green pepper 10 courgettes 2 medium red onions olive oil, for baking dried Italian herbs 200g haloumi butter, for frying 100g toasted pine nuts balsamic glaze

ROAST VEGETABLES WITH GRILLED HALOUMI AND TOASTED PINE NUTS (Serves 6–8)

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Peel and halve the

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4. Place the vegetables in an extra-large roasting pan.

5. Drizzle over a generous amount of olive oil and scatter the dried Italian herbs on top.

6. Bake for about an hour or until the vegetables are cooked through.

7. Fry small blocks of haloumi cheese in a griddle pan with the butter.

8. Serve the salad, garnished with the haloumi cheese and toasted pine nuts and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

CYPRIOT-STYLE STUFFED HALOUMI WITH BURNT BUTTER AND SAGE (Serves 6–8)

butternut, remove the seeds and cut into small chunks.

Halve and deseed the peppers and cut into 4 pieces.

3. Quarter the courgettes lengthwise and cut in half. Peel the onions and cut into small wedges.

FOR THE PASTA 600g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1t salt 6 large eggs 1T olive oil water, for boiling 2 cubes chicken stock

FOR THE FILLING 400g haloumi cheese, finely grated 250g ricotta cheese ¼t dried mint 2 eggs TO SERVE 50g butter 10–15 sage leaves grated Parmesan

1. To make the pasta dough, mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl.

Make a well in the centre and add the eggs and olive oil.

2. Using a fork, mix the eggs and oil together.

Slowly combine the flour and eggs and knead to form a ball. Cover in cling wrap and let it stand for about 30 minutes.

3. To make the ravioli, run small pieces of the dough through a pasta machine a few times to create thin sheets about 10cm wide.

4. To make the filling,

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The kitchen gadget I couldn’t live without is my KitchenAid. I use it for all my baking. I also use a Braun stick blender and chopping attachment for dips, sauces, and more.

My store cupboard staples are Italian herbs in a grinder, olive oil and origanum from Cyprus.

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combine the haloumi and ricotta cheeses, dried mint and eggs to make a firm mixture.

5. Place each pasta strip on a flat surface dusted with flour. Put a teaspoon of

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9. Cook the ravioli in batches for 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

10. Brown the butter in a small saucepan, add the sage leaves and 150ml of the pasta water.

11. To serve, coat the cooked ravioli in the burnt butter and sage. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.

BAKLAVA filling in the middle, just below the half-length of the strip. Using a pastry brush and water, dampen the borders of the strip and around the filling.

6. Fold the remaining part of the strip over the filling to cover it completely. Gently press down around the mounds of filling and push out any air pockets. Repeat this until all the dough and filling are used up.

7. Trim each square evenly with a ravioli cutter. Lay the squares out in a deep dish dusted with flour on both sides to prevent them sticking. Separate each layer with cling wrap.

8. In a large saucepan, bring plenty of water to the boil with the chicken stock.

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(Serves 15–20) FOR THE SYRUP 5 cups sugar 3 cups water 15 cloves 1 cinnamon stick ¼t tartaric acid FOR THE BAKLAVA 700g coarsely chopped raw almonds 1T ground cinnamon 2T sugar 600g phyllo pastry 500g salted butter, melted cloves TO SERVE vanilla ice cream

1. Prepare the syrup the day before. Boil the sugar, water, cloves and cinnamon stick for about 20 minutes.

2. Add the tartaric acid and

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continue boiling for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool at room temperature.

3. Preheat the oven to 160°C and generously grease a 35 x 30cm rectangular baking dish with butter.

4. To make the baklava, mix the almonds, cinnamon and sugar together. Set aside.

5. Unroll the phyllo sheets.

Butter 4 phyllo sheets and lay one on top of the other in the bottom of the dish.

6. Sprinkle some of the nut mixture evenly over the top. Fold the overhanging pastry over to enclose the baklava.

7. Butter the next 2 phyllo sheets, place them in the

baking dish. Sprinkle a bit more of the nut mixture evenly over the top.

8. Fold in the overhanging pastry, repeating the process with every second sheet until all the nut mixture is used and ending with 10 layers of phyllo.

9. Score the top layers in a small diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Stick a clove in the centre of each diamond.

Brush with the remaining melted butter and bake for about 2–3 hours.

10. Ladle the syrup evenly over the baklava as soon as it’s removed from the oven and let it cool. Cut into pieces along the scored lines and serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Tickets: R70 at plankton.mobi or R100 at the entrance. Tickets include a limited-edition KAMERS/Makers shopper bag, Consol Glass water bottle and magazine. Multi-entry tickets: R130. Group discount: Buy three, get one free. Students and pensioners: R70. Under 18s free.

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5. Botanical print, R300, Reclaim Design. 6. Gold and charcoal earrings, R420, and asymmetric earrings, R620, both Obtuse Jewellery. 7. Mani hand earrings, R300, Array. 8. Blackwood mirrors, R899 for three, Native Décor. 9. Wall clock, R599, Native Décor. 10. Fawn wall hanging, R850, Calico Ceramics. 11. Valmule shoes, R1 300, Suz Fabric Art. 12. Pewter necklace, R300, Chantal Mayer.

FOOD AND WINE

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CONSTANTIA COOL You’ll find a touch of Asian and Middle Eastern flair at Tryn, a vibrant new restaurant at Steenberg, Constantia. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Call 021 713 7178 for bookings or visit steenbergfarm.com

Cutting EDGE Get a taste of what’s new in the culinary world

We love the 17cm Santoku knife from the new Wüsthof Urban Farmer range of knives. It has a high-carbon stainless steel blade, a sustainably grown beechwood handle and the non-slip bolster provides a secure grip, R1 389, from yuppiechef.com

With beautiful pictures and cook’s tips throughout, Summer Food by Tjaart Walraven, R350, Struik Lifestyle, celebrates our summer lifestyle with recipes that focus on easy entertaining and outdoor cooking. Find the recipe for My Ultimate Summer Salad on our website, gardenandhome.co.za

Summer WINES Fruit-driven, dry white wines are perfect partners to light lunches.

Try the Vinologist Swartland Chenin Blanc 2019, R80, Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2019, R110, and the Lismore Chardonnay 2017, R250.

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WHAT’S ON 1 – 3 NOVEMBER International Tequila Festival Cape Town Enjoy top Mexican tequila brands, music and Mexican foods.

For bookings, visit internationaltequilaco.com 8 – 9 NOVEMBER George Gin Festival The Fat Fish restaurant and Sanlam Private Wealth host this gin festival, a showcase for local craft gins. There’ll be tastings, tapas, sushi, and live music. For details and tickets, call The Fat Fish on 044 874 7803 or e-mail nicola@fatfish.co.za 9 NOVEMBER Splash of Pink Paul René Bubbly Festival Be tickled pink at the home of Paul René MCC in Robertson.

Also on offer are oysters, salmon and live music. Tickets, R285 pp, are available at webtickets.co.za. Visit paulrenemcc.co.za 30 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Dress in blue and white and sip and savour some of SA’s best MCCs and select French Champagnes. Tickets, R395 pp, are available at webtickets.co.za and include a tasting glass and coupons. Additional coupons can be purchased on the day.

Visit franschhoekmcc.co.za

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Welcome your friends with this straightforward, yet sophisticated menu

(Serves 4–6) FOR THE SRIRACHA STEAKS 60ml Sriracha Sauce 60ml olive oil 45ml lime juice 30ml brown sugar 15ml soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped milled black pepper 1kg beef fillet, sliced into thick medallions FOR THE ROSEMARY OVENROASTED POTATOES 1kg medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 60ml sunflower or canola oil sea salt and milled black pepper 6–8 rosemary sprigs 6 garlic cloves, peeled 75g feta cheese, crumbled TO SERVE extra Sriracha Sauce green salad

1. To make the Sriracha steaks, mix all the marinade ingredients, except the steak, together in a non-metallic bowl.

2. Add the steaks and coat with the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

3. To make the rosemary oven-roasted potatoes, preheat the oven to 220˚C. 4. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook for 8–10 minutes.

Drain well and let the potatoes dry completely.

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5. Toss the cooled, dry potatoes in the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in a roasting pan and add the rosemary and garlic.

6. Roast the potatoes in the hot oven for 25 minutes.

Loosen the potatoes with a metal spatula and turn them over. Roast for another 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and cooked through and the edges are crispy. Just before serving, scatter the feta cheese on top.

7. When ready, cook the steaks on a hot grill pan or on the braai, until cooked to your liking. Serve with extra Sriracha Sauce, if desired, the rosemary oven-roasted potatoes and a crisp green salad.

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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE SLICES (Serves 6–8) 500g dark chocolate 10ml instant espresso powder 396g tin sweetened condensed milk 100g butter, cut into cubes ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup pistachio nuts ½ cup flaked almonds ½ cup Chuckles or malted chocolate balls ½ cup mini marshmallows ½ cup ginger or coconut biscuits, broken into chunks TO SERVE fresh fruit and berries mascarpone (optional) alternatively serve with coffee

1. Grease a loaf tin, then line with parchment paper.

2. Break the chocolate into chunks and place it in a heat-proof bowl, over a pan filled with 3cm barely simmering water.

3. As the chocolate starts to melt, stir in the espresso powder, condensed milk and butter. Heat gently, stirring, until all the contents

are melted and smooth.

Remove from the heat.

4. Combine the remaining ingredients to make a biscuit nut mixture.

5. Sprinkle a layer of the biscuit nut mixture in the base of the prepared tin and top with a layer of the chocolate mixture.

6. Reserve a quarter of the biscuit nut mixture. Stir

the rest into the chocolate and pour into the tin.

Top with the reserved biscuit nut mixture.

7. Allow to cool to room temperature; place the chocolate loaf in the fridge for 3–4 hours or overnight.

8. Unmould and serve sliced with fresh fruits and berries and mascarpone, if desired.

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Mozambique BEGAN Richard Holmes wanders back in time enjoying historic architecture and glorious sea views

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DESTINATIONS Sail the crystal waters of Mozambique in a traditional dhow.

The Mercado Municipal dates back over a century.

Discovering Hindu temples on Ilha.

here are many reasons to visit Mozambique. Down south, Ponta d’Ouro is hugely popular for easy beach breaks just across the border. The streets of Maputo deliver delicious cuisine and a memorable skyline of architecture made famous by Amancio ‘Pancho’ Guedes. Up at Inhambane, self-drive visitors find affordable chalets and unforgettable scuba diving.

But on Ilha de Moçambique you’ll discover something utterly unique: the opportunity to wander back in time. The capital of Mozambique for nearly 400 years, today this small island is stuck in something of a time warp. And it’s all the more charming for it. But, it’s not all that easy getting to Ilha, as the locals call it.

My journey begins with a flight to Nampula, a scruffy commercial town that almost doesn’t deserve the glorious granite inselbergs that surround it. I admire these island mountains on the flight in, though they disappear in the rearview mirror of my transfer vehicle threading its way to the coast.

It’s a three-hour drive from the airport to Ilha, but a scenic one worth soaking up. The road wends its way past banana plantations and small villages, as hawkers on the roadside offer bags of freshly roasted peanuts redolent with the hint of charcoal smoke. In the small villages local markets do a roaring trade in fresh produce and cheap clothing.

And the last leg to Ilha comes as a complete surprise, our vehicle trundling across the narrow three-kilometre bridge that connects the island to the mainland. Funded by Norwegian aid money in the 1960s, it’s a concrete lifeline that throngs with taxis, motorbikes and trucks, all jostling for space in both directions. In the waters below, fishermen in wooden dugout canoes cast their nets in the warm glow

T RICHARD’S TRAVEL TIPS NEED TO KNOW Immigration at Nampula can be painfully slow.

Book a seat in the front of the plane, so you’re first in the queue.

GOOD TO KNOW Carry US$ or meticais in small denominations for purchasing souvenirs or making donations at museums.

WHERE TO EAT You’ll find wonderful waterfront restaurants on the western side of Ilha. The terrace at Feitoria Boutique Hotel is great for lunch, with a small private beach and superb seafood. Expect to pay around MT375 (about R90) for a main course.

WHAT TO PACK Transfers to Coral Lodge and other beach hotels are by boat, and at low tide you may need to wade through the shallows. Pack a pair of aqua shoes (not slip-slops) to protect your feet.

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Coral Lodge is surrounded by empty beaches and mangrove forests.

The original cannons still guard the Fort’s ramparts.

The Fort of São Sebastião dominates Ilha’s northern coast.

of sunset, while the horizon is scattered with the sails of dhows tacking for home.

In many ways it’s a scene little changed for 1 000 years, from the foundation of Ilha as one of the most important trading ports in East Africa. Omani traders were the first to set up shop in the area in the 9th century, but when Vasco da Gama sailed into the bay in 1498, it marked the beginning of nearly 500 years of colonial rule. It also gave rise to the country’s modern name, for when da Gama first arrived he met the local sultan, the man named Mussa bin Bique.

The story of Ilha is a remarkable tale well told by Jaime Antonio, the official guide for the Museo da Ilha de Moçambique, who also conducts private tours for visitors to the island. We’re standing on the ramparts of the Fort of São Sebastião, an impressive example of colonial coastal

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PLANNING YOUR TRIP WHEN TO GO November, April and May are the best months to visit, with warm days, little rain and moderate winds.

GETTING THERE Airlink flies direct from Jo’burg to Nampula, a three-hour drive from Ilha de Moçambique. flyairlink.com WHERE TO STAY Coral Lodge has rates starting from R4 800 pp sharing on a full-board basis, including accommodation, meals, drinks and activities. corallodgemozambique.com MALARIA Mozambique is a malaria area. Consult a travel doctor at least three weeks before departure.

VISAS South African passport-holders don’t require a visa to visit Mozambique.

CURRENCY The currency is the Mozambican metical. At the time of going to print MT1=ZAR0,24. US dollars are usually accepted at lodges and hotel restaurants.

architecture that dominates the northern corner of Ilha.

Named for the reigning King of Portugal, the Fort took 60 years to build and was only completed in 1620. Remarkably, the Fort was also the centre of power for centuries. Ilha de Moçambique – literally, Island of Mozambique – was the capital of the country up until 1898, when it was moved south to Lourenço Marques, modern-day Maputo. While the walls still bristle with cannons pointing seawards, the Fort is sadly showing signs of neglect. Despite being the heart of Mozambique’s only World Heritage Site, the stonework is crumbling in places and weeds choke the broad parade ground where more than 2 000 soldiers would once have marched.

Below the ramparts is the oldest building on the island, and one of the oldest in southern Africa. The tiny Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, set in the shadow of the Fort just

At Coral Lodge spacious villas overlook deserted beaches or lush mangroves.

Zé Aguas, the resident tailor at Coral Lodge.

Enjoy beach picnics by dhow.

metres from the ocean, was built in 1522. It’s believed to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere, and an atmospheric reminder of the Catholicism that sailed in with the Portuguese. There’s a vivid sense of living history clear across Ilha. At the O Escondidinho guesthouse we stop to admire the metre-thick walls of what was once a slave lodge.

Not far from the Fort is the Hotel Omuhipiti. “Omuhipiti was the name for the island before the Portuguese came,” explains Jaime. “In the local Macua language it means ‘hiding place’.” People from the mainland would hide on the island when slavers threatened their villages, and during the 15 years of the Mozambican civil war, Ilha again became a safe refuge from the conflict across the waters.

In the Mercado Municipal, we chat with traders selling fresh produce from the mainland, while down a tiny side street, the island’s historic links with India are evident in the colourful Hindu Temple, a complete surprise on an island bristling with minarets. Islam has been here for a millennium and the majority of the islanders are Muslim.

South of the Fort, we wander the cobbled lanes through the two main districts on the island: Stone Town and Makuti Town. In Stone Town, the buildings are of coral brick, elaborately carved doors a reminder of the wealth that flowed through this vital trading port. Makuti Town is more ramshackle, large parts of it built below sea level in the excavations made to build Stone Town.

Our last stop is the Museo da Ilha de Moçambique, built in 1610 and run as a Jesuit College until 1759. As the governor’s palace for more than a century, it was in this grand doublestorey building that much of Mozambique’s fate was decided.

Warm pao (bread)for sale.

Peanuts are plentiful.

Today, the museum is restored to the colonial period, filled with original furniture and sedan chairs, peeling portraits and Chinese porcelain.

In the square out front, a statue of Vasco da Gama bakes in the bright sunshine, forever gazing out to sea. Just beyond lies the town pier and a wave from the boat waiting to ferry me back to Coral Lodge.

Spread out on two sides of a small peninsula, Coral Lodge ticks all the right boxes for a tropical bolthole, with snorkelling excursions and beach picnics to fill your days. To the west, lagoon villas look out over mangrove forests, where the ebb and flow of the tide is all you’ll need to mark the passing of the hours. On the other side of the main lodge, five beach villas are strung out along the shoreline, with wide private decks to enjoy the sea view.

It’s where I spend my last morning, admiring the dhows beating against the trade winds. These lateen sails have graced the horizon for centuries, right back to when Vasco da Gama first sailed ashore and met a man named Mussa bin Bique.

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y interest in botany started with a tiny book that belonged to my greatgrandmother,” explains Allan Tait. The book, a diary that she kept while in a concentration camp during the Second Anglo-Boer War, features beautiful illustrations of flowers and plants. Allan was so taken by it that he made a career out of plants and is now a horticultural training officer for Tshwane Municipality.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF 20TH-CENTURY SOUTH AFRICAN BOTANICAL ART Botanical painting as a profession originated in the mid-1600s when European countries explored new trade routes. Wealthy patrons would pay artists to join the exploration party to get exclusive access to the material collected. In South Africa, the first records of local flora were made around the time that the Cape was established as a trading post.

In the early 20th-century, South African botanical artists were hired by organisations such as the National Herbarium and the Botanical Gardens to document and paint specimens for scientific accuracy and identification. One of the most prolific artists in Gauteng was Cythna Letty (1895 – 1985) who, during her time at the National Herbarium in Pretoria, painted several bird, animal and plant motifs for coins (for example the Aloe aculeata on 10c coins in circulation from 1965 – 1988) and over a thousand watercolours for botanical books. World-renowned botanical artist Dr Auriol Batten (1918 – 2015), whose career spanned over seven decades, published a number of books, the most famous being Flowers of Southern Africa (1986).

Modern botanical art is created more for aesthetic value than scientific record, as specimens are now documented photographically. However, there are many local artists who produce outstanding work, many of whom are members of the Botanical Artists Association of Southern Africa (BAASA).

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A diary filled with beautiful botanical illustrations inspired this horticulturist to start collecting

TIPS FOR ASPIRING COLLECTORS “The most important aspect of collecting botanical art is to buy what you love,” says Allan.

Gillian Condy, botanical artist and chairperson of BAASA, recommends visiting auctions for earlier works and says there are still bargains to be found.

To see contemporary artists’ work, BAASA holds regular exhibitions and has a printed catalogue of available works.

Botanical paintings and drawings can be found on bidorbuy.co.za or at second-hand shops.

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CARING FOR YOUR COLLECTION “Paintings should be mounted on museum board made from 100% cotton fibre and not on acid-free board, as this can damage the painting,” advises Gillian Condy.

The backing board should also be made from cotton fibre.

Always hang paintings out of direct sunlight.

When having art framed, don’t use non-reflective glass as it obscures small details.

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1. One of Auriol Batten’s earliest works, signed with her maiden name, Taylor, in 1938.

2. Calodendrum capense by Cythna Letty. 3. Wilma Eloff-Layden painted this Zanthedescia

jacunda from the specimen Allan found. 4. A painting by Elise Bodley, commemorating the renaming of ‘Kirstenbosch Gold’ strelitzia to ‘Mandela’s Gold’. 5. Oil on canvas Erythrina acanthocarpa by Lorraine Bezuidenhout. 6. An original drawing by Auriol Batten from the book Water: Source of Life by Douglas Hey (1977).

Arums are one of his best-loved flowers, and after graduating in the early 1990s, Allan celebrated by commissioning Wilma Eloff-Layden to paint a series of three, his favourite being the yellow Zantedeschia jucunda endemic to Sekhukhuneland. Allan found this in flower on one of his walks in the Leolo Mountains and sent it to Wilma to paint. Later, a study of arums

Z. pentlandii by Dr Auriol Batten followed. “And it just grew from there,” he explains.

“Through my job, I came to know many botanical artists personally,” says Allan. Some of the paintings he owns feature flowers copied from the actual specimens he found for those artists.

“I sent them photographs of the plants as well, but artists like Auriol never used

photographs as references – she painted from the actual specimens.”

Allan’s collection includes paintings

by Elise Bodley, who was commissioned to paint the ‘Mandela Gold’ strelitzia, previously named ‘Kirstenbosch Gold’.

He also acquired a beautiful work by EF Hennessey on bidorbuy.co.za that was part of the Standard Bank collection.

“Botanical art isn’t as popular or as appreciated as it once was,” Allan explains, “and as this art form is part of our history, I believe it’s so important to preserve it for future generations.”

SOURCE Botanical Artists Association of Southern Africa (BAASA) baasaoffice@gmail.com

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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

What are your collectables worth?

FIND OF THE MONTH This bureau was left to me by an uncle who had emigrated from Holland. Can you tell me what it’s worth?

Joanne Burls According to Justine Ferrigno of Le Brocanteur, this Dutch walnut bureau dates from the 18th century. “It’s a beautiful piece with well-matched veneering, hidden compartments and brass escutcheons.

It would retail for around R24 000. Originally French, bureaux developed from early transported writing desks with sloping fronts. British cabinetmakers copied this style and hinged the front to create a fall-front box, which was eventually placed on a chest of drawers around the late 17th century.”

EXPERT TIP “Even though there is a desire for minimalism and industrial design, a special piece such as this bureau would give an interior gravitas and a sense of quality,” says Justine Ferrigno.

Can you identify this vase I received from my great-aunt and give me an approximate value? The base colour is translucent green with overprinted flowers. It’s 34cm high and has no markings underneath.

Cherylen Thorndike Clyde Terry of Clyde on 4th Antiques says, “This is a Bohemian Czech vase. It’s cased glass with a white overlay that is cut to green and painted with brightly coloured floral decoration.

The gilt appears to have rubbed off. It would sell for about R950.”

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Our oriental expert David Calthorpe says this is almost impossible to assess with a photograph. “Firstly, one has to determine whether the head is made of amber or Bakelite (one of the very earliest forms of plastic) and then examine it minutely for any damage.

A good provenance and proof of that would help. A fully carved amber figure went on auction for about R2 900, but as this is only a head, it would fetch much less on auction, say about R1 800.”

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This statuette belonged to my grandfather, who I think, fought in the East in WWII. I presume he obtained it there. The base is solid wood and the head, which is separate, is made of some kind of red glass or translucent stone. Can you tell me more about it and if it has any value?

Jessica Fletcher

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This up-and-coming chef shares some of his favourite things

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thought that telling girls I was a chef would be a great pickup line,” laughs Katlego Mlambo, head chef at The Marabi Club, Jo’burg’s exclusive jazz eatery. With this goal in mind, Katlego moved to London, working in construction by day and as a barman at night to save enough to enrol at the Silwood School in Cape Town where he completed a Grande Diplome. “Then, I was fortunate enough to work with some of the country’s best chefs, including John Shuttleworth at Rust en Vrede, and PJ Vadas and Eric Bulpit at The Roundhouse.”

Katlego set up his own YouTube channel and, after sending one of his videos to Minka Alves, producer for Okuhle Media, was signed up to host Kasi-licious, a two-season TV show. Part of the opening team for the Pot Luck Club popup, he impressed top chef Luke Dale Roberts of The Test Kitchen who offered him a job as executive sous chef. Another

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1 MAXHOSA BY LADUMA This fashion range shouts ‘African’ and I love everything about it.

2 URBANOLOGI This eatery in the oldest part of Jo’burg has delicious food and an outstanding selection of beer – the perfect combination.

3 CASSPER NYOVEST I love his music and he’s one of the best performers I’ve seen.

4 RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES I don’t leave home without them. They make me feel good even when I’m having an ‘ugly’ day.

5 BALI This island is absolute paradise with the tastiest, freshest food.

6 OLD-FASHIONED COCKTAIL It brings back memories of the good times I had living in Vermont, USA. We serve a modern version at The Marabi Club.

7 MANDOLINE My must-have tool in the kitchen, it streamlines the whole preparation process.

highlight was cooking for Barack Obama at the Mandela 100 celebratory event at The White House earlier this year.

Returning to Jo’burg, he joined The Marabi Club in the trendy Hallmark Hotel as head chef. “It’s been the perfect opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” says Katlego, whose goal is to get back into television. “I want to share my passion for food, so I’m also working on my own cookbook.”

For Katlego, a typical day starts at the crack of dawn at the gym and ends after midnight when The Marabi Club closes.

“Cooking is not just a job, it’s my life,” he says. “When I’m not at work, I watch cooking shows, read cookbooks and cook for my friends.”

SOURCES Maxhosa by Laduma maxhosa.africa Ray-Ban ray-ban.com/southafrica The Marabi Club themarabiclub.com The Pot Luck Club thepotluckclub.co.za The Test Kitchen thetestkitchen.co.za Urbanologi urbanologi.co.za

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TEXT LAUREN DELARGY PHOTOGRAPHS ANDREA CALDWELL AND SUPPLIED

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