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The great outdoors!
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The great outdoors!

Blur the lines between indoors and outside with clever design – and celebrate nature at home.

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2 mins  |
April 2022
Don't move, improve!
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Don't move, improve!

A run-down garden shed is now a comfy and convenient home office.

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3 mins  |
April 2022
Recycle, Reclaim & Reinvent
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Recycle, Reclaim & Reinvent

When Deidre Causton converted an old cottage into a garden studio, she drew on the design skills she’s honed over the years and found a home for all her treasured pieces.

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8 mins  |
February/March 2022
Don't Move, Improve!
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Don't Move, Improve!

The addition of a contemporary sunroom has totally transformed this Melville home.

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4 mins  |
February/March 2022
Country Fresh!
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Country Fresh!

Inspired by the charm of this laid-back Swartland town, Pierre Antoine and Francois Nel set about restoring the rustic style of a former agricultural building.

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9 mins  |
February/March 2022
Carefully Curated
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Carefully Curated

"Thanks to clever choices and daily care, this garden with its more than 100 roses looks gorgeous for months on end."

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6 mins  |
February/March 2022
Rookies Prove Their Mettle
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Rookies Prove Their Mettle

"Despite their lack of experience, this couple was able to create a simple yet ‘self-sustaining’ home in the heart of the Karoo."

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8 mins  |
February/March 2022
An Ode to Joy in the Wilderness
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An Ode to Joy in the Wilderness

"Sharing a tent with a hard-of-hearing friend, Karin Brynard writes, may end either in murder or something completely different."

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4 mins  |
February/March 2022
A Creative Process
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A Creative Process

"After deciding to make a home in Cape Town, this inspired couple set about putting their own stamp on their new apartment."

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7 mins  |
February/March 2022
An Abundance of Colour
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An Abundance of Colour

"If you’re short on space, follow Christo Calitz’s lead and create a dream garden with pots and hanging baskets."

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10 mins  |
February/March 2022
Animal Antics
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Animal Antics

"Do you have a puppy?"

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3 mins  |
February/March 2022
Let your walls do the talking
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Let your walls do the talking

Florence de Vries’s love of motifs and bold colours is evident throughout her Bellville home. Her secret weapons? Paint and wallpaper.

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6 mins  |
February/March 2022
Barefoot and fancy-free
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Barefoot and fancy-free

This gorgeous cottage on the shores of the Langebaan Lagoon is the West Coast at its best!

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7 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
Moonlight and fynbos
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Moonlight and fynbos

Under a huge old pine tree, a family has built an off-the-grid cabin where a contemporary geodesic dome and reclaimed materials are in harmony with nature.

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8 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
Peace on earth… and in the cookie jar
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Peace on earth… and in the cookie jar

A Lemon Cream in the festive season brings back sweet memories for Karin Brynard.

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3 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
Karoo character in the city
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Karoo character in the city

When your heart belongs to the platteland but you’ve made a home in Pretoria, you bring the best of both worlds together.

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9 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
Set the scene
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Set the scene

It’s that time of the year when we all want to create a festive atmosphere in our homes. Check out these great ideas...

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5 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
ROASTS WITH THE MOST
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ROASTS WITH THE MOST

Make your festive gathering extra special with a sticky, smoky gammon and succulent stuffed pork fillet on the menu.

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3 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
WHERE less is more
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WHERE less is more

With no electricity or cellphone reception, this gorgeous – and remote – getaway in Smitswinkel Bay offers a tranquil, rejuvenating retreat.

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7 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
It takes a village
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It takes a village

The small riverside dorpie of Stanford proved to be the perfect change of scenery for a busy Cape Town couple.

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6 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
From one generation to the next…
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From one generation to the next…

This holiday cottage on the Vaal Dam has been the setting for many memorable occasions and good times with family and friends.

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7 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
A TERRIFIC TRIFLE TREAT
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A TERRIFIC TRIFLE TREAT

Bring the whole family together around the table for an extra special summer celebration with the convenience of SPAR Freshline.

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3 mins  |
December 2021/January 2022
Al fresco!
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Al fresco!

A well-appointed stoep is a must for outdoor summer fun.

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7 mins  |
October/November 2021
An eye for design and colour
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An eye for design and colour

Marilouise van der Merwe has lovingly revamped a farmhouse at the foot of the Langeberg mountains that now glows with the same rich jewel tones as its surroundings.

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5 mins  |
October/November 2021
A shore thing
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A shore thing

Despite a protracted renovation with multiple setbacks, these homeowners agree: their view made it all worthwhile!

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5 mins  |
October/November 2021
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Seasonal splendour

The flowers and foliage in Isabel Johnston's English-style garden provide colour and interest throughout the year.

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7 mins  |
October/November 2021
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There's a Trump in my cappuccino

In the face of gentrification in the small town where she lives, Karin Brynard gets more of a grasp on the madness that is Trump.

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3 mins  |
October/November 2021
Show off!
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Show off!

Would you love your orchids to flower repeatedly? Read on to find out how to achieve this.

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5 mins  |
October/November 2021
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Lamingtons WITH A BLACK FOREST TWIST

This classic treat boasts the proverbial cherry on top!

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2 mins  |
October/November 2021
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Throwback to the '60S

Make a stylish retro couch upholstered with cheerful outdoor fabric for your stoep.

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4 mins  |
October/November 2021