Home South Africa Magazine - October/November 2021

In this issue

In this issue of Home: Food - Ten scrumptious chicken recipes + Lamingtons with a Black Forest filling; DIY - Make a couch with a comfy cushion; Cosy & inviting Stoeps - Homeowners and architects offer advice; Fix it with flair - Here's the top 9; Renovation - Build on to rent out and Green fingers - Orchids - keep them blooming!

A shore thing

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

5 mins

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.

5 mins

NEW LIFE IN Nieuwe Street

A neglected house in the Karoo is now a Paarl family's home away from home - complete with a cosy stoep for get-togethers.

4 mins

Al fresco!

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

7 mins

Throwback to the '60S

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

4 mins

Don't move, improve!

An architectural interior consultant shares her own home renovation.

4 mins

Seasonal splendour

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

7 mins

Show off!

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

5 mins

Lamingtons WITH A BLACK FOREST TWIST

This classic treat boasts the proverbial cherry on top!

2 mins

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.

3 mins

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Home South Africa Magazine Description:

Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget.