May 2020

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Your practical guide to beautiful living

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Hello
How quickly life can change. Just last month I was complaining about Eskom, and look where we are now. As one of our contributors, Maryke, said to me on WhatsApp: “How I wish that the loadshedding you spoke about in your April editor’s note was the w
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Your Space
Write to us at Home, Readers’ Letters, PO Box 1802, Cape Town 8000; email editor@homemag.co.za, fax 021 408 3046, and join our Facebook group (facebook.com/homemag) or follow us on Instagram @TuisHomeMag. Delene Morgendaal of Gauteng writes I loved
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What’s New
WHO Riana Mostert WHERE Durbanville BUSINESS Riana Mostert Designs HER WORK After working as an interior designer for eight years, Riana Mostert quit her job to be a full-time stay-at-home mom. She made her very first continuous line drawing as a gif
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Far from THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE
WHO LIVES HERE? Adrian Lombard WHERE Pringle Bay, Western Cape SIZE 344m² (including stoeps) Adrian Lombard not only transforms other people’s homes, he also revamps his own houses – like this log cabin in Pringle Bay, which he and his sister Monic
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A Layered Effect
Sometimes less is more when it comes to adding texture and choosing finishes. In this spectacular doorway, a single decorative tile shines against the soft terracotta backdrop combined with a vintage wooden door lined with klompie bricks. This playfu
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EDITOR Wicus Pretorius • editor@homemag.co.za CAPE TOWN OFFICE 20th Floor, Media24 Building, 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town Cape Town postal address PO Box 1802, Cape Town, 8000 Office Manager Amina Essop 021 406 2401 JOHANNESBURG OFFICE Media Park Build
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[ Adrian’s Design Principles ]
• Work on an 80/20 ratio: spend 80% of your time planning and strategising, and 20% on execution. Most people spend too much time on implementation, which can cost you dearly. • Re-use what you can. Spend money on what you already have, rather than b
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Simple Pleasures
THE HOMEOWNERS John and Pippa Walls WHERE Koringberg SIZE 250m2 The tranquil hamlet of Koringberg in the Swartland has a surprisingly robust social scene. It was this combination of peace and activity that attracted John and Pippa Walls, along with
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A Delicate Balance
WHO LIVES HERE? Lochie and Hermann Wessels with their kids, Armin (12) and Ziya (16) WHERE Stellenbosch SIZE 590m² One of the jewels in the crown of well-known Bauhaus architect Pius Pahl can be found in a leafy suburb of Stellenbosch. The house, l
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Expert Advice
Interior designer Salomé Gunter offers the following advice on working with a white palette and a minimalist look: • The key to adding interest to a white palette is layering. Introduce eye-catching items such as a standout piece of art, a striking
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Sleeping Beauties
Blue is the most popular colour in the world. It’s also one of Stefan Blom and Albie du Toit’s favourite shades, so it was an obvious choice for a guest room in their Green Point home. “Blue is everywhere in nature; just think about gazing up at the
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Cornered!
Hard labour 3/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed 1½ hours Do it yourself for ± R1000: timber R900, screws R10, Alcolin Fast Set Glue R30, sandpaper R10, wood filler R30 • Remember to measure twice, so you only have to purchase once. • Sand your planks b
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Weave A Bit Of Magic!
• old wooden bench or coffee table frame • 50m webbing in 2 colours • leftover paint (we used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Scandinavian Pink) • sealant such as Sabre Paints Stoneseal (wax will also work) • if you don’t use chalk paint, we recommend a
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Décor Dilemma
Ronel Grundlingh of Centurion writes We have a rather large bedroom which includes a lounge, walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. I want to revamp the space to create a more intimate and romantic atmosphere as it feels a bit bland right now. I like
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Stash It Or Trash It?
Retha van der Kolff of Gordon’s Bay writes We inherited this dinner set with its beautiful gold trim; it’s approximately 20 years old and has hardly been used. Is it valuable? Ainsley Taylor of Stephan Welz & Co. replies This six-place dinner servic
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Animal Antics
White Chinchilla Pandora is on top of the world. – Emily Moya, Villiersdorp Benji + Moon’s Ceramic Dog and Cat Bowls (11cm D; from R299, benjiandmoon.co.za) are an attractive alternative to plastic. Now available at woolworths.co.za, these handcraft
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Quick Questions
Q: I love the steel cabinet on page 63 of your June 2019 issue; where can I find something similar? – Lizelle Bergh, Strand A: The green steel cabinet was bought at a barn auction but you can find new ones at Makro (makro.co.za) and Takealot (takealo
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Don’t Move, Improve!
WHO LIVES HERE? Angelo and Emmy Frasco with their daughter Juliet WHERE Crofters Valley, Noordhoek SIZE 0.4ha When two broth ers,AngeloandAlexFrasco,ended up marrying two sisters, Emmy and Elizabeth Schofield, they probably didn’t expect to live tog
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Communal Living
Pooling funds to improve buying power is a clever plan that could open up greater possibilities, but investing in a property with a third or fourth party does have its challenges. Do your homework and set up the correct agreements to protect all part
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ENTER & WIN
Whether you are a seasoned renovator or a novice who has never held a trowel, now is your chance to enter our popular Fix it with Flair competition in partnership with Paint Master! A highlight on the Home calender, this contest offers readers the op
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Spa Treatment
I’d like to spoil my pet with a massage and grooming at home. Any tips? Valdette Müller, veterinary sister and owner of shingavet.co.za, replies Grooming is a great way to show your pets how much you love them and it’s an opportunity to bond. Here
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Book Your Spot At Home’s First DÉCOR SCHOOL
Are you a creative décor enthusiast who wants every corner of your home to be picture-perfect? Or have you always been curious about what a Home photo shoot entails, how to plan and prepare for it, what should be in your styling kit if you want to ma
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Gardening Notebook
Parties held aboard sailing vessels amidst the bustle and noise of docks at Shanghai and London in the 19th century would seem to have little connection with plants, but it was on these ships and on these docks that tea, made from the leaves of the c
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Added Value
WHERE Durbanville TYPE OF SOIL Loam There is one major drawback and one huge advantage to designing a new garden for a rental property. The downside is that you don’t know who you’re designing the garden for. Will there, for example, be children who
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[ Plant List ]
• March lily (Amaryllis belladonna) • Narcissus • arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) • cobra lily (Chasmanthe) • Clivia miniata • various mondo grasses (Ophiopogon spp.) • Cape saffron (Cassine peragua) • snowflakes (Leucojum aestivum) • Virginia cr
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Problems And Solutions
The project had inherent problems, such as the type of soil (loam), lots of shade and a slope. Although there was so much shade, certain areas receive direct sun for a few hours a day. Plants therefore had to be able to cope with both sets of conditi
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Garden Goodies
Dianthus ‘Early Love’ is the latest in the line of fragrant, bouquet-like dianthus for garden borders, patio pots and even indoors. This variety has large, double magenta-pink flowers with deep purple-black centres and a spicy, sweet fragrance. It is
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The Super Broeks
I had just started stashing the new batch of Ouma’s incontinence underwear into her cupboard when I heard a frantic scuffle behind me. Turning around, I found her sitting in her chair with a pair of the ‘panties’ pulled right over her head, down to h
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Food & Drinks
The If You Care FSC Certified Parchment Baking Paper roll (R79, yuppiechef.com) is made from 100% natural unbleached and chlorine-free greaseproof paper that’s GMO- and allergen-free – ideal for baking, roasting, reheating and wrapping. Create a mod
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Better In A Bowl
The filling of these pies has a rich sauce loaded with bright green peas and chunky sweet potato. The two-ingredient pastry caused quite a stir on Instagram, with people using it to make everything from pizza and naan bread to cinnamon rolls. We adde
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We’ve Got Supper Sorted!
Under R130 • Serves 4 Preparation time: w0 minutes • Cooking time: 15 minutes • 15ml each butter and olive oil• w50g button mushrooms, thinly sliced• 350g mince• a pinch of paprika• w garlic cloves, finely chopped• 15ml flour• w50ml chicken stock• a
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[ Coconut Sambal ]
If you can’t find a fresh coconut, feel free to use dried coconut. I used a recipe from S is for Sri Lankan by Quadrille Publishing as a starting point and adjusted some of the ingredient quantities. Mix half a finely diced onion, 5ml dried chilli fl
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Challah Bread Wreath
Makes 2 wreaths • 20g instant yeast• 625ml lukewarm water• 125ml honey• 125ml olive oil• 15ml salt• 2 eggs• 5ml ground cinnamon• 150g dark chocolate, chopped• 60ml sultanas• 1kg bread flour, plus 250ml• egg wash• 30ml sesame seeds Challah (the word

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