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About three years ago, we featured a beautiful home in Gqeberha. Earlier this year, the homeowner emailed me to say that she had since changed a few things in the house and was wondering if we would like to come and take another look. She wrote: “Although the walls and much of the furniture remain the same, the space has been completely reimagined to reflect how we’ve grown and changed. We’ve made sure, at each turn, that our home feels like an extension of us. “I’ve attached some photos to show you what our space looks like today. PS: I have no nude images of our living room…” Um… Okay. Nude pics? We don’t know each other well enough, I thought to myself with a giggle. I was about to…

Plate up? When choosing the perfect shade of pink for her living room, ceramicist Kate Malan was inspired by the fynbos surrounding the Gqeberha home she shares with her husband Craig and their sons, Ben and Gabriel. “I wanted an earthy, natural pink for the walls and I decided to add a mural as a talking point,” explains Kate. “The colourful ceramic plate (above the doorway) with its organic shapes served as inspiration and I’d seen a similar black-and-white circle design online. The concept grew from there.” Kate made a blue circle using leftover paint from a previous project and an upside-down arch that’s mirrored in the adjacent nook. “For the arches, I mixed white with the original pink until I was satisfied with the shade,” she adds. PAINT COLOUR…

WHO LIVES HERE? Annie and Henry Howard; their children Olivia (15), Toby (13) and Imogen (11); and Miniature Schnauzers Biggles, Jackson and Pablo WHERE Plettenberg Bay SIZE 1 000m2 “It was just too much,” says Annie of the day that she and her husband Henry first viewed the home where they settled in 2022, having swapped city life in Johannesburg for Plettenberg Bay. “The interior was a labyrinth of awkward staircases and corridors branching off at odd angles and leading to various bedrooms where floral and gingham had a love child at some stage in the eighties.” The mammoth renovation that it would require to resolve the lack of spatial harmony between the home’s three levels, not to mention replacing the outdated finishes, was what pushed the couple to put…

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Q: The cover of the March|April 2025 edition features a gorgeous dark blue kitchen; what is the name of the colour? – Berenice Rose A: The homeowner says it’s actually a dark charcoal – it just looks blue in the image because of the lighting. The colour is Plascon Dark Onyx; it’s supposed to be a black but it’s more like a charcoal, she says. Styling a rental property Jessica de Lange of Braamfontein writes When letting a flat, should I furnish and style it for the purpose of showing it, or keep it empty? Q: Where are the black and white vinyl tiles featured on page 70 of your March|April 2025 issue from? – Leonie Venter A: The homeowner bought them from Floorworx (floorworx.co.za) a while ago. Adrian Goslett, regional…

Send garden info and queries to gardens@homemag.co.za. August is the month to prep, plan, and plant! With spring on the horizon, it’s time to give your garden some extra attention. Whether you’re sowing seeds, pampering your lawn, or choosing trees with purpose, here’s your checklist for greener days ahead. PLANT A TREE FOR ARBOR WEEK Arbor Week kicks off on 1 September, making August the ideal time to prepare your planting holes and choose your trees. Indigenous trees are the best option – they support local wildlife, need less water, and are adapted to our climate. Here are our top picks: • Weeping boer-bean (Schotia brachypetala) A shady, spreading tree which drops its leaves just before red, nectar-rich flowers appear in spring – bird heaven! • September bells (Rothmannia globosa)…

Oxtail soup with paprika Grilling the meat before it goes into the pot means the oven does all the hard work. Serves 6 Preparation: 40 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours Oven temperature: Grill • 30ml olive oil • 1.2kg oxtail pieces • 500g marrow bone slices, optional • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped • 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped • 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped • 2 red peppers, cut into quarters • 6 garlic cloves • 30ml tomato paste • 30ml flour • 2.5ml caraway seeds • 5ml brown sugar • 15ml paprika • 10ml smoked paprika • 5ml black peppercorns • 2 bay leaves • 2L meat stock • 12 small or 3 large potatoes, cut into small blocks • a generous sprinkling of chopped flat-leaf parsley…

Marmite chicken Under R130 • Serves 4 • Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • Oven temperature: 200°C • 15ml Marmite (or to taste) • 30ml softened butter • 3 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped • 4 chicken quarters (drumstick and thigh pieces) • 1 large onion, sliced • 500g baby potatoes, halved (smaller is better) • 15ml flour 1 Preheat the oven. Combine the Marmite, butter and thyme. Carefully lift the skin of each chicken piece and spread a quarter f the butter mixture under the skin, making sure to get some of he spread up to the drumstick flesh as well. 2 Arrange the onions in a single layer in an ovenproof dish with a lid. Place the potatoes on top and sprinkle with the flour. Put the chicken…

Write to editor@homemag.co.za and remember to use the word ‘Letters’ in the subject line (please include your full name and where you live in your letter). Follow us on facebook.com/homemag or Instagram @TuisHomeMag. WINNING LETTER Feathering our nest Carol van Staden of Menlo Park, Pretoria writes Our children have all flown the nest and while considering our next step, I spoke to an estate agent who gave me good advice. She said why scale down when you can enjoy the family home you’ve loved for 22 years? So we embarked on a renovation, fixing up the few design errors that had been bothering us and making our home fit for our purpose. Drawing on inspiration from your magazine, I have had such fun building and redecorating. Now, I simply close…

1 A TIMELESS CLASSIC There’s something about a white bathroom… And no, just because it’s white doesn’t mean it necessarily has a ‘clinical’ look and feel. In Klara McClunan’s bathroom in Newlands, Cape Town, the inclusion of textured tiles, brass fittings and wooden elements creates a clean and crisp space, without feeling cold and impersonal. “We like the idea of a minimalistic bathroom – a blank canvas,” says Klara. “However, the textures add interest to the space and give it life. The brass fittings elevate the look and create a sense of sophistication.” 2 ON A PLATFORM 3 A LIGHT TOUCH A raised platform beneath the freestanding bath addresses a plumbing challenge. This space previously housed a shower, and the platform cleverly conceals the plumbing. It also incorporates a hidden LED strip…

You will need SHOPPING LIST • Mixx Bio Clean • Mixx Neutral Binder • Mixx Cement Powder (we used the colour White Linen from the Designer Wall range) TOOLS • buckets • scrubbing brush • old toothbrush • scraper • sandpaper (100-, 120and 200-grit) • Mixx Supreme Seal • Mixx Silly Seal • Blondie paintbrush (75mm) • sanding block • lint-free cloth • mohair roller and tray • trowel • masking tape START WITH A THOROUGH CLEAN OF THE WALL TILES 1 Mix the Mixx Bio Clean with water in a bucket (1 part Bio Clean: 20 parts water). Stir, then use a scrubbing brush dipped in the Bio Clean to remove grime or soapy residue from the existing tiles. Use an old toothbrush to thoroughly clean the grout lines.…

Q: On page 27 of your February 2025 issue, I noticed a lovely indoor plant that I would like to get for my bedroom. What is it please? – BB van Rensburg, Germiston A: That is the dwarf umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola), which thrives indoors if placed in a spot that gets bright, indirect sunlight. However, readers in the Eastern Cape, KZN, Mpumalanga and Limpopo should note that this plant should not be grown in the garden, as it is a declared Category 3 invasive alien plant in those areas. Q: I have been looking for a plant with long trailing stems like the one shown on page 49 of your February 2025 issue. What plant is it? – Maria Sanchez, Bloemfontein A: It is a heart-leaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)…

Send décor and lifestyle news to johane.neilson@tuis.co.za. LIGHT THE FIRE Designed and manufactured in Cape Town, the new Forge Fires collection by Beauty Fires fills a long-standing gap in the market between pricey European imports and low-cost alternatives, offering premium-grade steel closed-combustion fireplaces that deliver on performance, durability and design – at competitive price points. Visit beautyfires.com. The new Tivoli Amara bathroom tap range from Italtile is all about ergonomic design, contemporary silhouettes, stylish finishes and waterwise technology. We love the Tivoli Amara stainless steel diverter mixer (R2 299, italtile.co.za). Style on tap Go for bold! British brand ILIV’s new Verini fabric collection is exclusively distributed by St Leger & Viney on home soil. Enjoy a harmonious blend of delicate embroidery, intricate weaves and richly textured prints, perfect for those…

WHO LIVES HERE? Jeandri and Hanré Streicher WHERE? De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, Stellenbosch SIZE 600m2 Fifteen years and then another 18 months is how long it took before Jeandri Streicher could call the “ugly duckling” she’d seen way back in 2007 home. At the time, the house caught my eye because it reminded me of a barn and was a little different to the other houses in the golf estate,” says Jeandri, our regular garden photographer. “A friend said it wasn’t the kind of house that should be here forever. The interior was a mishmash of styles in all the colours of the rainbow.” After Jeandri and her husband Hanré bought the house in 2022, it would require 18 months of extensive renovation work before a blank canvas finally…

PAINT COLOUR Midas Philosophy STOEP The spacious back stoep is where Lanie enjoys a cup of coffee, while relishing the peace and quiet of Stanford. The cement floor was painted during her previous renovation project; it was such a success that she had it repainted with Duram Roofkote. Email your renovation project to experts@homemag.co.za. WHO LIVES HERE? Lanie van Reenen WHERE Stanford, Overberg SIZE 350m2 “After all the twists and turns my life has taken, and thinking that I’d never again have my own home, this house feels like a greater miracle than a château in France,” said Lanie when I spoke to her about her then newly renovated house in Stanford for our December 2022 | January 2023 issue. It was one of the most wonderful feel-good stories I’d…

Email your queries to experts@homemag.co.za. Meet the designer Material girl As a youngster, Melissa Kerkhoff of Lula Fabrics was fascinated by material and she began making her own clothes out of old tablecloths, curtains, dishcloths and even bedding when she was a teenager. “Interesting and festive prints were my favourite!” she says. Melissa went on to study Textile Design at Ruth Prowse School of Art in Cape Town where she learnt how to screen print, make her own screens and mix colours. “I loved the artisanal process,” she says. “I’m passionate about creating interior fabrics that spark joy when viewed in a setting.” Melissa worked for various fabric houses before taking the plunge in 2007 and starting Lula Fabrics. “The name was inspired by my daughter Erin, who used to…

Rise ’n shine Buddy knows that the early bird catches the worm. – Annemarie Meyer, George Snail bait Luke is fascinated by his slimy visitor. - Rene Gillingham, Pretoria Toasty! The Free State cold is no match for Minnie the Pug. – Annette Steyn, Frankfort Cuddle puddle Lily and Snoopy keep warm and cosy. - Louise Pretorius, Pretoria Yaaawn… Fudge is ready for a nap! – Tanya Swart, Cape Town ‘Leave me alone’ Rigby is not in the mood for gardening. – Anita Stephen, Salt Rock, KZN WIN! Each owner whose pet is featured here wins a gift voucher worth R500 from Petshop Science (petshopscience.co.za). Find all your pet products under one roof at Petshop Science where knowledgeable store assistants can help you make the right choice. Spoil your furry…

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WHO LIVES HERE? Hannes and Carol-Ann van Jaarsveld WHERE Val de Vie Evergreen retirement village, Val de Vie Estate, Paarl SIZE OF ALLEYWAY 48m2 TYPE OF SOIL Clay; partly replaced with enriched topsoil ORIENTATION East-facing with lots of sun, especially in the hot summer months Soil preparation, trees and a pathway form the backbone of an alleyway. – Petro The Van Jaarsvelds moved from a large property with a beautiful garden in Graaff-Reinet to the Val de Vie Evergreen retirement village outside Paarl in June 2024. Keen to make the most of every nook and cranny in their new garden, they enlisted the help of Petro Jacobs of Petro Landscaping. The problem One of the challenges was the hot alleyway on the east-facing side of the house. It runs from…

Serves 12 Preparation: 15 minutes Baking time: about 40 minutes Oven temperature: 220ºC • 1 vanilla pod or 5ml vanilla essence • 500g full-fat cream cheese • 180ml castor sugar • 3 extra-large eggs • 250ml cream • a pinch of salt • 30ml cake flour 1 Preheat the oven. Line a 20cm cake tin with two layers of baking paper. I criss-cross two squares that are just bigger than the tin to make a star shape. (Spray the paper with non-stick cooking spray before placing it in the tin.) It should extend slightly above the edge of the tin as the cake will rise before it sinks back down. 2 Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature; you don’t want lumps of cold cream cheese in your cheesecake…

Back to the classics Tashas is 20 years old! This winter, their refreshed classic menu, available at all 15 Tashas restaurants in South Africa, celebrates quality, vibrancy and freshness. The B.L.T Sarmie, Spanakopita Scramble, Butternut Sage Pasta and Waldorf Salad are just a few of the highlights. Go to tashasgroup.com to find your closest eatery. A WINTER WINNER The Good Stuff by Karl Tessendorf (R420, Penguin Random House) celebrates the magic of comfort food and delivers 80 hearty recipes for people who like to eat, drink and be merry! The selection of mouthwatering pastas, soups, roasts, pies and bakes will make you want to cook up a feast for those you love. FROM FIRE TO FORK Mill St Bistro in Stellenbosch, the newly crowned Bistro of the Year at the…

My valiant dog was just seconds too late to intervene in a killing when we were out by the river for our late afternoon stroll a few days ago. She had noticed some suspicious movement through the long winter grass and charged towards it. But, alas, too late. The squirrel lying there on the soft river sand was already dead. And the killer, a giant house cat, had fled up into a nearby tree. The dog jumped angrily up against the trunk, barking blue murder at the creature. But the cat was coldly unmoved. It calmly sat down and with pious devotion began licking its paws. Returning to the squirrel, the dog gently prodded it one more time, trying to stir some life in it. But in vain; the little…