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It's a journey, this life of ours. And along the way we encounter so many things. Bitter and sweet. Sometimes downright bittersweet. For our final Décor School of 2022, in collaboration with Mr Price Home, I travelled to Bloemfontein by car. I stopped for breakfast at Bosjes outside Worcester, where the chapel gardens on this old family farm were putting on a magnificent display of lush ‘Iceberg’ roses. On the other side of Matjiesfontein I turned off the N1 towards Sutherland, where I was met by the friendliest folk. On a hot Sunday afternoon we took a walk through the dusty streets of this charming town. We may have been strangers, but we chatted like old friends. Along the way we met residents who, after 55 years, are preparing to…

Send décor and lifestyle news to news@homemag.co.za. #1 Dopamine décor ‘Dopamine dressing', a growing fashion trend that involves wearing bold and bright mood-enhancing colours, has led to ‘dopamine décor’. Welcome feel-good colour into your living spaces with a single statement furniture piece or a kaleidoscope of rainbow hues! THE FEEL-GREAT FACTOR SofaCompany's new Spring Collection sees a curated selection of their iconic Danish designs taking on a splash of colour, perfect for injecting your home with positivity! Check out their limited-edition furniture pieces in Moss Grass Green, Firenze Bubblegum and Moss Sun at sofacompany.com. Collaboration, feel-good colours, nature-inspired palettes and local flavour are just a few of the exciting 2023 trends we can't wait to explore! Keep calm and paint it lavender While colour trend predictions play an important role…

QUICK PROJECT GUIDE #1 Hard labour 4/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed 5 hours Do it yourself for ± R3 900: wood R3 500, screws R30, Sandpaper R20, drawer runners R350 (handles excluded) PROJECT NOTES • We added three drawer units, each consisting of a frame and two drawers, to the bottom of the cupboard, and cut the bottom of the doors into a rounded shape. • The indications 1L and 2S2L on the cutting list refer to the front panel edges which are finished off with black edging strips: 1L = 1 long side; 2S2L = 2 short and 2 long sides. Your timber merchant can then simply add the edging strips for you. #1 CUPBOARD CONVERSION You will need SHOPPING LIST • 16mm white melamine with black edging strips, cut to:…

ADVICE Email your queries to pets@homemag.co.za The holiday season has arrived! Gone fishing Golden Retriever Frances and his best friend Karmi check out the rock pools. - Yolande Cook, Harrismith Boxed in Everyone knows that the box is the best part of the Christmas gift, says Rossellini. – Doria Cucciolillo, Cape Town Under the mistletoe Pug Pogo steals a quick kiss from baby Elca. - Jana Visser, Kakamas Flower power Gracie thinks pink blooms will look good on the festive table. – Melanie Tolmie, Pretoria Hot product M-Pets Altitude Double Raised Pet Bowl Set (from R600, various retailers) boasts the perfect stand to protect your pet's neck while they eat; the bowls are dishwasher- and microwavesafe and suitable for both dogs and cats. Time for sundowners Pearl takes in a spectacular…

Zebra plant (Haworthiopsis attenuata) is indigenous to the Eastern Cape. It comes from the same subfamily as aloes and is equally eye-catching in appearance with pointy leaves and zebra-like white stripes. Grown both indoors and out, this succulent is next on your summer adoption list! Growing tips With a high tolerance for different light conditions, you can grow them pretty much anywhere. Outdoors, they prefer morning sun and need to be acclimatised to full sun areas. Indoors, they can handle low light but need to be moved to bright light locations every few weeks to keep them healthy. Zebra plants produce pups and offsets - to make new plants, remove these from the mother plant and transplant into moist, prepared soil. Wait until new growth appears before watering again. Claim…

FOOD TO SHARE Recipe on page 117 Recipe on page 117 Home-baked bread rolls Baking your own bread is fun, especially when you're not in a hurry and can enjoy the process - like when you're on holiday. These versatile rolls are delicious with butter, cheese and honey, or use them as slider buns filled with braaied meat and coleslaw. Makes 10-12 rolls Preparation: 45 minutes, plus rising time Baking time: 20 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C • 4 x 250ml flour, plus a little extra for kneading • lOg instant yeast • 30ml sugar • 5ml salt • 250ml lukewarm water • 60ml plain yoghurt • 1 egg • 60ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing GLAZE • 1 egg yolk, beaten • 15ml milk • sesame seeds or herb sprigs (optional) Good…

Write to us at Home Readers’ Letters, PO Box 1802, Cape Town 8000; email editor@homemag.co.za, or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/homemag) or Instagram @TuisHomeMag. When submitting a letter, please include your full name and the town in which you live. WINNING LETTER Getting my mojo back Colleen Ratz of Onrus writes I hope this will inspire other readers who have lost their mojo. I contracted Covid-19 18 months ago, and since then have suffered ongoing complications. I have been physically unable to do any of the DIY projects that usually keep me busy around our home. Two weeks ago, I felt that I'd regained my strength and passion, and decided to start… and now I can't stop! I completed a whole bunch of projects in just three days. I decided…

READER HOME | RENOVATION WHO LIVES HERE? Marc and Kim Lange, their daughter Tayla (29) and son Brandon (26), and their five dogs WHERE Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast SIZE 180m2 Marc and Kim Lange's renovation is all about a dream come true: swapping life in a security complex for the freedom and beauty of living on a long white beach on the KZN South Coast. But the paint was barely dry when Marc did something that made Kim very, very angry - so angry that she suggested they go for couples counselling. Today, Kim laughs as she regales us with the story of how, unbeknownst to her, Marc had entered Home's Fix it with Flair competition, presented in partnership with JoJo. “I was so embarrassed! I really did not see…

DÉCOR WHO LIVES HERE? Jacob Crafford-Burger, his life partner Wiled Botha and his mom Wilna Burger WHERE Paarl SIZE 385m2 Just as fashions change, so do décor trends. After all. décor follows in the footsteps of the fashion world. It may not be as easy to toss out household items and replace them as you might do when it comes to an old dress or shirt. Plus, most of us have at least a few sentimental heirlooms and Second-hand finds that we don't want to part with or get rid of. The good news is that you don't have to discard all your belongings to create a more modern home. By simply rethinking a few décor elements and finishes, you can achieve a fresh new look. Although Jacob Crafford-Burger of…

Email your queries to experts@homemag.co.za. Front door eyesore Marina Visser of Cape Town writes How can I disguise the decorative pillars and arch at my front door? The bases are about 1.5m apart and, to be honest, I don't feel up to demolishing them. I've considered a wooden trellis or aluminium framework to cover the pillars and top of the arch, or even wooden cladding for the entire wall. However, I am concerned that this will simply accentuate the eyesore. Wouter le Roux of Hello Charlie Interior Design Studio replies The truth is that demolishing them is the best solution to your problem. From your photo, they don't look like they provide structural support, but an engineer would be able to determine that very quickly. I recommend removing the pillars and…

READER GARDEN WHO LIVES HERE? Johan and Malinda van der Colff and their two Fox Terriers, Nippie and Casby WHERE Carpe Diem, Upington SIZE OF GARDEN 1 ha TYPE OF SOIL Clay My favourite time of the day is early in the morning when everything is still nice and quiet. I love pruning and trimming the topiaries. When I stroll through the garden I always have my secateurs at hand! - Malinda For Malinda van der Colff, gardening in hot, sunny conditions isn't a problem. “I've had to cope with the heat for years and fortunately I love tha sun. Ever since we moved to the farm, I have worked in the garden every day - I'm always busy doing something somewhere,” she says. Malinda and her husband Johan both…

Set the table Coral Swirl Napkins (set of four, 45 x 45cm) R225, indiaink.co.za RAISE YOUR GLASS Pongrácz Nectar Rosé Light (R180, pongracz.co.za) is a blend of the traditional rich flavour of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay but with only 8% alcohol. Boasting an inviting cherry blossom colour, this Cap Classique is complex with a whisper of sweetness and elegant bubbles. YOU CAN DO IT! Stellenbosch Hills’ funloving brand Polka offers a range of quality wines packaged in convenient 250ml cans - they're easy to pack, chill and dispose of when empty. The 2022 Polka Rosé, 2021 Pinotage and Merlot blend and 2022 Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc blend cans are R32.95 each. Visit stellenbosch-hills.co.za. If you go down to the woods… Enjoy a luxurious picnic with a…

FRESH IDEAS Check it out Camp Canoe, situated on Boschendal Wine Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg Nature Reserve, offers glamping par excellence! Owner Amy Kropman gave interior designers Rotem Shachar and Megan Bond of MR. design studio carte blanche to “go wild” with the interiors of their luxury tents. The pair commissioned Bit by Bit Mosaic to handcraft the shower wall in a custom-designed pattern reminiscent of a chequered picnic blanket. This takes the wall surfaces in the tents to the next level and enhances the overall scout-inspired theme of Camp Canoe. Impressive! Towel from The Cotton Co. Ahead of the curve At first glance, it's hard to believe that this trendy shower with its curved lines and striking orange tiles in Susan Fourie's house in Still Bay…

READER HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Lanie van Reenen WHERE Stanford, Overberg SIZE 350m2 “Surprised, delighted, grateful,” says Lanie when I ask her about her new life in Stanford, where she settled in August 2021. “This will be my family's second Christmas here. And it still feels like a miracle that all my loved ones have somewhere to sleep under my roof once again.” This entrepreneurial interior decorator has worn many hats: from Cape Town guesthouse owner to co-owner of a French château that she converted into a boutique hotel, and even author. In her two books - C'est la Vie and the follow-up Net Mooi Fine - she candidly relates how her French adventure went awry and how she lost everything, including the roof over her head. It's these exploits…

Q: Where can I buy the brown leather two-seater sofa featured on page 19 of the May/June 2022 issue? - Khangezile Dlamini, Johannesburg A: The sofa is from Incanda; it's available in store or online at incanda.co.za. Q: Where can I buy a serving bowl like the one on page 116 of the October/November 2022 issue? – Annette Kruger, Kuruman A: The bowl is a second-hand find from Plan B Vintage (facebook.com/PlanBDecor) in Durbanville. Also have a look at ceramicist Mervyn Gers's homeware at Yuppiechef (yuppiechef.com). Q: I'd like to purchase a round black side table such as the one on the cover of your October/ November 2022 issue; where is it from? - Elaine Gladstone, Johannesburg A: We love it too! It's from Elevenpast (elevenpast.co.za) and it's made from…

Send garden info and queries to gardens@homemag.co.za. #1 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Magical Revolution’ is an absolute must-have. This compact (80cm tall) shrub bears clusters of soft pink or blue flowers that change colour as they mature, culminating in rich red or green tones in autumn. Every day is a magical experience with a rainbow of hues to look forward to. Growing guide Semi-shade or full sun, moist but well-drained soil, good for containers, beds and borders. Disease hardy but look out for red spider mite and scale. [HEALTHY PLANTS] Feeding Hydrangeas are hungry! Feed every six weeks with a slow-release fertiliser. Pruning The pruning requirements for hydrangeas differ: • Those that bloom on last year's growth, i.e, on stalks that have been on the plant since the previous year (old wood)…

Filtration system by Green Overall [PLANTS AROUND THE POOL] The Smethursts replanted the alcoves in the garden wall with: • Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox ‘Blue') • White confetti bush (Coleonema album) • Cryptbergia rubra • Large wild iris (Dietes grandiflora) • Liriope muscari ‘Evergreen Giant’ • New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax ‘Green') • Purple-leaf sand olive (Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea') • Salt bush (Rhagodia hastata) STOCKISTS AND CONTACTS East Coast Pools eastcoastpools.co.za Eva-Last Composite Decking 041 450 2933 Garden Creations 076 577 5761 Green Overall greenoverall.co.za Poise Consulting Engineers poise.co.za Steven Shadwell 083 374 0861…

BACK PAGE “Seriaas?” The young barista at our neighbourhood coffee cart frowned when the sudden impulse to ask for a cup of tea overcame me. This was a coffee stand, after all, and I'm a regular customer for a shot of va-va-voom. At daybreak each day, our barista arrives in his little tuk-tuk, a makhulu espresso machine installed on its back. He comes put-putting from somewhere to park near the entrance to the river behind my house. His coffee is worldclass. He's our very own Starbucks-on-wheels. Before long, a steady crowd gathers round on their way to drop the kids off at school, before going to work or when out for a stroll with the dog. Coffee is a thing, mos, these days. Wherever you go in the world, from…