Innehållsförteckning för Apr 2023 från Home

At the end of 2020, I tackled a bathroom renovation. Inevitably, one thing led to another, and before long it had evolved into a major operation of chopping out floors, installing new doors (the old wooden frames were rotten) and new plumbing, as the house is more than 100 years old and the many patch jobs over the years were starting to cause all sorts of problems. Back then, it was my dream to lay klompie bricks in a herringbone pattern - outside and inside. “Pavers in your house?” asked my builder indignantly. But I went ahead and ordered the klompies, which were lifted over the wall by crane in a dramatic fashion, with the entire neighbourhood looking on. The street is steep and the truck had to plant supports…

WHAT’S NEW Send décor and lifestyle news to news@homemag.co.za. Created using the ancient technique of hand block printing, St Leger & Viney’s Indienne Small Prints is a charming collection of infinitely versatile prints in a range of colourways. It includes small-scale, all-over teardrop designs and mid-scale scroll paisleys, an irregular spot design and a decorative stripe, among others. Scatters can be made to order (POA); visit one of St Leger & Viney’s showrooms in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban or check out stleger.co.za. A natural touch The handmade Rattan and Bamboo Collection from K.Light consists of 16 designs varying in colour and size to suit your interior needs. Where bulbs are visible, as in this Natural E-KLCH-7150/46 Bamboo Pendant (46cm; R2 660, klight.co.za), an LED filament bulb is recommended.…

WHO LIVES HERE? Jodi and Allan Lawrence with their son Levi (13) and dog, Jackson Brown WHERE Fish Hoek, Western Cape SIZE 155m2 Just days before flights out of SA were banned in 2020, Jodi Lawrence caught a plane to Bali, Indonesia in a bid to save her furniture and decor import business. She didn’t know then that she’d spend the next two years there, as Covid-19 gripped the globe. She and her son Levi (13) luxuriated in the laid-back island lifestyle, but Jodi also spent time working and learning all she could (and as much as Covid restrictions would allow) from the Indonesian manufacturers for her online store, Eight Degrees South. Her business partner and best friend Lola Casey held the fort in Cape Town, where they’re based. “There…

DO IT YOURSELF QUICK PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 4/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed 4 hours Do it yourself for ± R2 085: plywood R2 035, screws R30, sandpaper R20 (paint excluded) Mugs, tall glasses, white vases and two-tone baskets from pepstores.com; plain plant baskets from mrphome.com; Harvest Table cookbook from takealot.com You will need SHOPPING LIST • 18mm plywood, cut to: two 1800 × 280mm (sides) two 864× 280mm (top and bottom shelves) four 864 × 260mm (middle shelves) five 332 × 260mm (shelf supports) one 1732 x 864mm (back) one 1800 × 900mm (front) • one packet 6mm x 40mm chipboard screws • 150-grit sandpaper • wood filler PROJECT NOTES • Measure and mark carefully. • Remember to drill pilot holes. TOOLS • jigsaw • cordless drill and…

ADVICE Email your queries to pets@homemag.co.za Life is good! Harvest time Wheat fields are ideal for a frolic. – Amelia Uys, Heidelberg Having a laugh Charlie the Maltese Poodle is loving life! - Tayla Cronje, Bloemfontein Prime position Odin knows how to get out of a tight spot! - Esté Wessels, Bethlehem Just chillin’ Maple loves to relax in this sunny spot on top of the asparagus fern. - Nerina von Mayer, Cape Town Wild life Bengal cat Attica is at home in the long gras. - Jayde and Reece Smith, Cape Town Aristocats Zet and Zoe are the king and queen of this castle. - Hermine Uys, Garsfontein Hot product We love the new eye-catching Clifton lstcollection of dog collars, leashes and accessories by Chommies (from R1 750, chommies.com).…

Blushing pink Yvonne de Villiers of Durbanville writes My white ‘Iceberg’ roses are turning pink - I’ve never seen that happening. I have a single orangey-red rose growing among them (see pic). Could that be the reason? What should I do? Ludwig replies When the white blooms of ‘Iceberg’ roses take on a flush of pink it is usually in late autumn when the nights are cool. It also happens in slightly shady positions and it might have to do with the quality of water or soil. After lots of rain, the chemistry in the soil changes ever so slightly. Other coloured rose blooms change in intensity all the time, but it is not as noticeable as with a white rose. It certainly is not possible to be carried over from…

TIMELESS TASTES FOOD Recipe on page 112 Recipe on page 112 Aniseed rolls Aniseed rolls made with condensed milk and srved with butter and apricot jam… Simply irresistible! Makes about 36 rolls Preparation: about 2½ hours in total Baking time: 45 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C • 1kg bread flour • 2ml salt • 30ml aniseed • 250g butter, at room temperature • lOg instant yeast • 250ml lukewarm water • 250ml condensed milk • 30ml hot apricot jam, to glaze 1 Place the flour and salt in a large bowl and stir in the aniseed. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips and aerate it at the same time by lifting it high above the bowl. It should resemble coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the yeast, make a…

So refreshing! Carmien Sparkling Rooibos Ice Tea (R35 each, carmientea.co.za) is low in calories, high in antioxidants and available in Berry Hibiscus, Tangerine Grapefruit and Geranium Mint. Crystal clear Yuppiechef now boasts its own crystal glassware range with shapes and silhouettes to suit any style - choose from glasses, carafes, stackable tumblers and champagne flutes. We love the Red Wine Carafe (1.5L; R499, yuppiechef.com). Spoil yourself! The eye-catching Everdure CUBE Portable Charcoal Barbeque by Heston Blumenthal (pictured here in orange; R3 999, woolworths.co.za) features an integrated food-grade storage tray, preparation board and porcelain enamel firebox. The chrome handles keep external heat to a minimum, making it easy to move while cooking. ODDO VINS ET DOMAINES Harvest table CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH THE WINELANDS OF FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN AND SOUTH AFRICA A…

WINNING LETTER The things I love Janine Hendricks of Cape Town writes Growing up, I always believed your sense of style should get more subdued, more sophisticated and, to my child’s mind’s eye, more beige and more grey. I always thought that’s what my ‘adult’ home would look like but as I’ve grown, I’ve become more passionate about colour and personal expression, and I believe you truly need to surround yourself with the things you love - whether it be objects In your home or people in your circle. I love that Home celebrates just this! And that you will always find something new, different and inspiring in your magazine - and that no two homes will be exactly the same, just as we can appreciate that no two people…

Email your queries to experts@homemag.co.za. ASK US ON FACEBOOK Do you have an urgent question that just can’t wait? Then join our Tuis|Home Experts group on Facebook and get help from the team, professionals and other readers. To paint or not to paint… Anthea Lloyd of Pietermaritzburg writes I inherited a few pieces of antique furniture from my mom and they don’t really go with my décor. Although I usually don’t hesitate to paint wood, this time I feel differently as some of the pieces are quite valuable and then, of course, there’s the sentimental value. Should I go ahead and paint or not? Jo-Marie Rabe of Piér Rabe Antiques replies For antiques dealers such as myself, this is always a big no-no. But, of course, the world isn't just…

Emigrating with pets Mia le Grange of Nelspruit writes We’re considering emigrating and we want to take our cat and dog with us. I’ve heard conflicting stories about the processes involved - any advice? Dr Naomi Steinberg at the Panorama Veterinary Clinic and Specialist Centre replies Emigrating is a life-changing and extremely stressful event, what with packing up your home, endless admin errands and periods of separation, it’s likely that you’ll feel overwhelmed, as will your pets. Here are a few important things you can do to ease the process: • Check your pets Before your dog or cat can leave the country, you will need to get certain validated documents. Every country has its own specific set of import regulations. Liaise with the veterinary department of your destination country,…

Pocket-sized perfection Saartjie Bekker of Windhoek, Namibia writes I’d like to create an alleyway and courtyard garden like the one featured on page 86-89 of your March 2015 issue. I’m considering star jasmine and orange jasmine as well as small trees like the one with the black stems next to the arch on page 89 for the alley, and pruned Duranta ‘Sheena’s Gold’ with Nandina domestica in between for the courtyard. I also want to plant a creeper on a trellis to create privacy from the main house. What do you suggest? JJ replies Feel free to plant orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata) about 1-1.5m apart in the alley, together with Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Nigricans’, which has attractive black stems. Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) or Carolina jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) will grow well up…

BACK PAGE I started getting ready, sluggish from the smothering heat. Pushed a comb through my hair and searched for the coolest dress to wear. Why, oh why, was I bothering, I asked myself. I hardly knew the oom. But then again, he was kind to my mother when she was alive. They lived in the same old age home. And often, when the dementia upset her, the oom looked out for her, guiding her back when she got lost or finding lost things for her. At the historic Moederkerk in town, the heat was dancing in the road, the sun relentless, striking at the windows of the cars squeezed in like sardines in front of the old NG Church. A big black hearse was parked in front, coffin in…

Light’n breezy When constructing the pergola on her stoep in Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Jodi Lawrence used decorative breeze blocks sourced from Facebook Marketplace to create a backrest for the built-in bench. The breeze blocks also serve as a screen to create an intimate atmosphere in this seating area without making it feel ‘closed off’. The subtle floral pattern adds a feminine touch. See more of Jodi’s exciting space on page 44. A fresh approach JC and Wim Steyn of Linden, Johannesburg decided to create a modern farm-style feel to honour the heritage of the area when they redesigned and renovated their 1970s home (it now operates as boutique guesthouse On 9th Street). The outdoor shower linked to the JHB room (all the suites are named after a different SA…

WHO LIVES HERE? Lee and Hanko de Wet and their wheaten Scottish Terrier, Sibella; their daughter Manya and her husband Gerild van Rensburg live in a cottage on the property WHERE Auckland Park North, Johannesburg SIZE 220m2 Many people who grew up on a farm will tell you they have huge respect for where things come from. And this holds true for Lee de Wet too, even though she has lived most of her life in an urban environment. This ethos is clearly evident in Lee and hubby Hanko’s 100-year-old house in Auckland Park. “I appreciate imperfections; those things that add character,” says Lee. “The simplicity and tranquillity of the farm, as well as the natural surroundings, have stayed with me all these years and I try to recreate the…

Q: Who did the floors on page 28 and page 55 of the September 2022 issue? - Isabeau du Toit, Cape Town A: The floor in this photo was done by a builder. It is a cement screed polished to a smooth finish with a steel trowel. Q: I love the picture of elephants on page 70 of the December 2022/ January 2023 issue; where can I buy it? - Clifford Walton, Greytown A: The print is from online store Cielo (cielo.co.za) - there are several similar options available. A: This floor was laid by the homeowners. It is ordinary polished concrete but they don’t recommend that you do it yourself, as it cost them twice as much as it should have. They said that they would rather use a…

Send garden info and queries to gardens@homemag.co.za. TOP TIP Camellia, gardenia and azalea buds will begin forming now; to avoid losing them, keep the plants moist so that the blooms will open beautifully in spring. Flower power As temperatures start to cool, our attention turns to preparing the garden for winter and spring. Even though it might not feel like it, now’s the time to start thinking about your winter/spring garden - by putting in a bit of effort in April you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular display in a few months’ time. • Sow vygies (Mesembryanthemum) or a selection of the many winter seed scatter packs available at garden centres now. • Namaqualand daisies, Nemesias, Felicias, and Ursinias can also be sown now; consider planting them in between bulbs…

Pop in at Garden World’s Autumn Garden Festival at Beyers Naudé Drive, Muldersdrift from 18 March to 10 April 2023. Expect informative displays, talks and workshops to inspire all garden lovers; email corne@gardenworld.co.za for details. STOCKISTS AND CONTACT Babylonstoren babylonstoren.com Garden World gardenworld.co.za JoJo jojo.co.za Moroccan Warehouse moroccanwarehouse.com Mr Price Home mrphome.com Patio Warehouse patiowarehouse.co.za Superbalist superbalist.com Poetry poetrystores.co.za Yuppiechef yuppiechef.com…

Potato soup with chorizo Under R110 • Serves 4 • Preparation: 35 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 30ml olive oil • 1 chorizo (100g), chopped • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 6 potatoes, cut into 1cm cubes • 30ml flour • about 1L chicken stock • 15ml chopped flat-leaf parsley • 125ml cream 1 Heat the oil in a pot and fry the chorizo until crispy. Scoop out (set aside) then fry the onion in the flavoured oil until glossy. 2 Add the potato and flour and stir until combined. Stir in the stock and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. 3 Process the soup with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in the cream and parsley and heat through. Season…