A single red rose on a simple stone cross, anchored in dark soil against a background of green grass. All that is engraved on the gravestone is Martha Pier. The next Instagram photo shows a square concrete block, also with a red rose and the name Gus

DIFFICULTY: adventurous beginner/ intermediate TIME: two hours per square ♥ Vinnis Nikkim: 1 ball Princess Blue Bell 5521 (A) ♥ Elle Cotton DK: 3 balls Dandelion 080 (B), 3 balls Yellow 083 (C) ♥ Nurturing Fibres Eco Cotton: 2 balls Aventurine (D) ♥

The three women initially obstinately ignored our greetings and simply walked down the middle of the road as if it belonged to them. But Mr Bright Shoes and old Smiley were friendly from the start. So was Howard with his crippled leg and walking stic

DIFFICULTY: intermediate TIME: approximately two days 35/37 (38/40; 41/43) Foot length: 22 (24; 27)cm ♥ diagrams and charts on page overleaf ♥ DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group E): ♥ 100 (100; 100)g colour 37, Aquamarine ♥ 50 (50; 50

❁ Restore cloudy glasses to a sparkling shine by wiping them out with vinegar. ❁ Remove the residue and cloudiness from the bottom and sides of glass vases as follows: Place a cup of uncooked rice, a teaspoon of white vinegar and a little dishwashing

Remember if you work with different fabrics to only cut the amount you need out of each piece of fabric. Plan before you start cutting what fabric you will use for what body part.

JENNY TSCHIESHE (STRUIK LIFESTYLE, R340) Looking to cost, the air fryer offers efficient, cost-effective solutions to family meals. You can cook food in less time and at lower temperatures than in a conventional oven. Combine this cooking method with

A light and flaky pastry made from dough that has been folded many times to create delicate, crisp layers. It is made with flour, a large amount of butter and a little water. The butter is added in one large piece and the dough is then rolled out and

DIFFICULTY: easy EMBROIDERY TIME: 10 hours ♥ 2 pillowcases ♥ embroidery thread ♥ embroidery needle ♥ embroidery hoop ♥ sharp scissors 1 The yellow roses are bullion knot roses. (There is a step-by-step illustration on how to make a bullion knot rose

CONTACT ME terena@ideasfactory.co.za instagram.com/terenaleroux On Monday evening our class sat around the table as usual, ready to chat away enthusiastically in Italian. But this time things were a bit different. Our new teacher from the north-east

designed by CORNEL STRYDOM beg – begin(ning) ch – chain stitch ch-sp – chain space dtr – double treble rnd – round slst – slip stitch st(s) – stitch(es) tr – treble yo – yarn over DIFFICULTY: medium TIME: half an hour per block ♥ DK yarn in 5 differe

This pretty cake is actually a large sandwich made with bread and layers of tasty savoury ingredients. It’s easy to prepare and will certainly make a great impression. Serves: 10-12 Preparation time: 45 minutes, plus chilling time ♥ 1 round ‘potbrood

DIFFICULTY: intermediate TIME: two days ♥ various pieces of fabric that will combine well ♥ pattern on page overleaf ♥ sewing machine ♥ scissors ♥ stuffing ♥ machine thread ♥ felt in various colours matching your ♥ fabric ♥ plastic eyes ♥ crochet ho

DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: a few minutes ♥ paper (between 260 and 300 gsm) ♥ fabric (folded double) or use a cutting mat ♥ flower stencil or stamp ♥ embossing tools ♥ spray bottle of water TIP: To ensure that the embossing remains visible on the paper, l

This style is characterised by minimalistic interiors, white walls, usually wooden floors and furniture with clean lines. A mixture of textures, contrasts, soft colours and balance is important when you are putting together your Nordic look. In this

Serves: 8-10 Preparation time: 1 hour Baking time: 1 hour Oven temperature: 180 °C ♥ 240g (250ml) cream cheese ♥ 50ml feta cheese (optional) ♥ 10ml grated orange zest ♥ 110g (125ml) castor sugar ♥ 500g filo pastry ♥ 120ml melted butter ♥ 375ml milk ♥

DIFFICULTY: medium TIME: one hour plus drying time ♥ fine builder’s sand (enough to fill the container you are using, compacted) ♥ container for the sand ♥ plaster of Paris (you can also use cement – be sure to follow the instructions for mixing) ♥

Country living means ease and durability, but the dreamer behind the interiors of this 180-year-old farmhouse, Illze Muller, never skimps on style. When she and her husband Wouter moved into the homestead as newlyweds, a new wing had already been add

Buttercream, in its simplest form, is a mixture of butter and sugar that has been creamed together to make an icing. Buttercream is used for filling, icing and decorating cakes and pastries. American buttercream frosting is the easiest buttercream to