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Ready to roll!
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Ready to roll!

A dilapidated old school bus has been given a new lease on life as a mobile holiday home – complete with all the creature comforts.

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January 2017
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Make A Meal Of It

What makes us remember a dish – is it the quality of the food or how much it cost? No, says Riana Scheepers, it’s who you were with, where you had it and how hungry you were at the time.

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July 2017
A Cut Above The Rest
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A Cut Above The Rest

Once damp, dark and filled with storage boxes, this attic is now a picture-perfect loft apartment.

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April 2019
Wood Looks Good!
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Wood Looks Good!

Add warmth to a space with timber – you can use it to create a focal point or as a beautiful finish.

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April 2019
Little Wonder
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Little Wonder

This courtyard in the Mother City is a great example of what gardens of the future might look like: compact but cleverly designed.

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June 2019
Grow Your Décor
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Grow Your Décor

Nature-loving reader Kerryn-Lee Maggs’ favourite accessory is a thriving plant…

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March 2019
My Little Piece Of Heaven
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My Little Piece Of Heaven

Jean Campbell says her plants are like her children: the more she gets to know them, the more she discovers what each one needs.

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September 2019
Modular Beauty
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Modular Beauty

A prefabricated light-gauge steel-frame house was the perfect solution for this remote setting.

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September 2019
Fabulous With Fynbos
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Fabulous With Fynbos

Nola Muller Viotti prefers to garden with plants that occur naturally in her area.

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August 2019
A Fresh Start
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A Fresh Start

Vicki Bell converted a charming labourer’s cottage next to her antiques and collectibles store into the home of her dreams.

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August 2019
We've Got Supper Sorted!
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We've Got Supper Sorted!

Savour the flavour and convenience of tinned or bottled tomatoes.

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August 2019
Hot Stuff!
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Hot Stuff!

These readers made sure their fireplaces provide more than just a warm and cosy spot for winter – they play a key role in their décor too…

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August 2019
Come Rain... Or Shine
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Come Rain... Or Shine

Water has become our most precious resource. Install a tank in your garden to store rainwater for use during the drier months.

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December 2017
Bring The Holidays Home
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Bring The Holidays Home

Planning a ‘staycation’ this year? Take inspiration from these restful retreats and create a free and easy feel that’ll last all year...

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January 2017
From Farm to Fork
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From Farm to Fork

Planning a visit to Cape Town these holidays? Make sure to pop into Boschendal wine estate, where you’ll find heaps of gardening inspiration.

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January 2017
Dreamy Nooks And Pretty - Knick - Knacks
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Dreamy Nooks And Pretty - Knick - Knacks

Hanniki Bruère of Riebeek-Kasteel has a talent for turning discarded items – even tea sets – into eye-catching garden décor!

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May 2017
For The Next Generation
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For The Next Generation

After 50 years of holidaying in Stilbaai, the Retiefs knew exactly what they wanted for their home in this resort town: an open welcoming structure that pays tribute to the original fishermen’s cottages and comfortably accommodates their entire family.

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January 2019
West Coast Bliss
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West Coast Bliss

Once a barn, this Langebaan ‘longhouse’ is now a simple but luxurious holiday home.

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January 2019
The Beauty Of Rammed Earth
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The Beauty Of Rammed Earth

This off-the-grid home offers the perfect combination of durability and rugged good looks.

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September 2018
A Touch Of Romance
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A Touch Of Romance

Explore your soft side with feminine floral prints and pretty accessories.

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October 2018
Not To Shabby!
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Not To Shabby!

Filled with interesting junk shop finds and decorated with abandon, this charming holiday cottage in Stanford epitomises shabby-chic style without compromising on luxury.

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October 2018
All Things French
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All Things French

A romantic palette and vintage-style furnishings make this home a tranquil haven.

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October 2018
Good Companions
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Good Companions

Plant these two climbers for colour and fragrance in spring.

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October 2018
Romantic By Nature
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Romantic By Nature

Inspired by the Knysna Forest which serves as a backdrop to their property, these homeowners decided to turn a timber cottage into an idyllic getaway.

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July 2019
Homeward Bound
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Homeward Bound

If you think about home, where exactly is that, ponders Karin Brynard.

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July 2019
What's New
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What's New

“For me, these flowers symbolise empowerment,” says Primrose.

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July 2019
On Show
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On Show

Make a wall unit for your favourite bits ’n bobs.

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July 2019
Breaking The Curse Of The New Year's Resolution
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Breaking The Curse Of The New Year's Resolution

If she had a cent for every New Year’s resolution she has broken in her lifetime, says Karin Brynard, she’d be a millionaire by now.

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February 2019
Everyone's Welcome!
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Everyone's Welcome!

He loves cooking, she loves to entertain; together, this couple created an outdoor space perfect for both of them!

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February 2019
Don't Move, Improve!
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Don't Move, Improve!

A farmer with a vision restored an old wine cellar and turned it into a stylish space that future generations will also enjoy.

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September 2019