Stash it or trash it?

True blue Johan Scholtemeijer of Bethal writes I inherited this ‘Blue Cups’ painting by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard; can you tell me how much it’s worth?

IT'S A numbers game

Create interesting visual effects with large groups of similar plants – even if your garden is small.

Animal antics

On the ball

‘We made it our own'

A dynamic duo took a DIY approach to their renovation, knocking down walls, laying their own floors, doing their own plumbing – and, of course, decorating their new space to perfection.

Think big, on a small scale

With a practical approach and meticulous planning, a second-hand shipping container was converted into an impressive ‘tiny house’.

Creative corners

Keen to spruce up a dull nook in your home? Let these clever ideas inspire you...

'Junk is my thing!'

This characterful home on the slopes of the Kleinrivier Mountains proves that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”.’

A Surprise Around Every Corner

Take a walk with us through the beautiful rooms in this structured garden.

The Perfect Combination

An architect used steel-frame windows, raw concrete and rough wood to create an earthy industrial-style home for his family.

Labour of love

A Cape Town couple’s quirky weekend escape in the historic West Coast town of Hopefield has been 10 years in the making – and it’s still not ‘finished’.

Between a rock and a hard place

Undeterred by a remote location with rough terrain and no electricity, a couple built an eco home below an overhang in the Gifberg mountains where they can ‘unplug’ and unwind.

Living the dream

An adventurous South African couple weathered rough seas, an earthquake and absent builders to turn an idyllic farmhouse in Greece into a “friend to strangers”.

Don't move, improve!

This A-frame holiday home was given a facelift – literally!

A garden for all the senses

In just two years, a dedicated team at Mirtehof has created a breathtaking oasis in the Karoo.

A CLOUD of colour

Few plants put on as magnificent a display as bougainvilleas in summer.

Glazed Gammon

Smoked ham, dressed with a shiny glaze, is the star of the Christmas table.

It's In The Genes!

For this mother and daughter, a shared love of gardening is a sure-fire recipe for success

A Thanksgiving Celebration!

The Aggenbachs share precious family time – and a Christmas feast – in their beautiful down-to-earth home.

Make It Personal

Planning a project for the holidays? Play around with your own designs and create something unique.

The Gift Of Kindness

Festive cheer can easily slide into a Christmas challenge, says Karin Brynard. But then there’s the redeeming wisdom of a second childhood.

Kitchen Confidential

This playful space is all about personal style.

Just What The Doctor Ordered

A Disprin administered at the right time is one of Dr Benk’s secret weapons in his garden.

Inside Story

When the home of your dreams refuses to ‘let you go’, perhaps it’s fate…

A Winelands Sanctuary

A complete overhaul turned a cramped two-bedroom house into a warm family home with uninterrupted mountain views.

6 Spectacular Stoeps

Whether you’re keen to have the whole family over or just want to create a cosy nook for two, these spaces are sure to inspire you to make the most of your outdoor entertainment area.

6 Beautiful Bathrooms

From sleek and sophisticated to bold and beachy, these homeowners made sure their sanctuaries are extra special!

Just The Right Balance

The home that cricket legend Jonty Rhodes and his architect wife Melanie share with their kids is a vibrant, tactile space that reflects the family’s love of the ocean and their globetrotting lifestyle.

Making Space

We love the clever (and beautiful!) ways these readers have created storage for everyday items.

Pretty As A Picture!

Jeandri Streicher’s magnificent garden features structural elements like hedges and paths, as well as beds brimming with colourful blooms.

Gardening Notebook

What a glorious gardening month October is! Everything is full of promise and vitality with lush green foliage on trees and shrubs, and flowerbeds of rainbow colours.