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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.
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.
A Cut Above The Rest
Once damp, dark and filled with storage boxes, this attic is now a picture-perfect loft apartment.
Wood Looks Good!
Add warmth to a space with timber – you can use it to create a focal point or as a beautiful finish.
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.
Grow Your Décor
Nature-loving reader Kerryn-Lee Maggs’ favourite accessory is a thriving plant…
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.
Modular Beauty
A prefabricated light-gauge steel-frame house was the perfect solution for this remote setting.
Fabulous With Fynbos
Nola Muller Viotti prefers to garden with plants that occur naturally in her area.
A Fresh Start
Vicki Bell converted a charming labourer’s cottage next to her antiques and collectibles store into the home of her dreams.
We've Got Supper Sorted!
Savour the flavour and convenience of tinned or bottled tomatoes.
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…
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
West Coast Bliss
Once a barn, this Langebaan ‘longhouse’ is now a simple but luxurious holiday home.
The Beauty Of Rammed Earth
This off-the-grid home offers the perfect combination of durability and rugged good looks.
A Touch Of Romance
Explore your soft side with feminine floral prints and pretty accessories.
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.
All Things French
A romantic palette and vintage-style furnishings make this home a tranquil haven.
Good Companions
Plant these two climbers for colour and fragrance in spring.
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.
Homeward Bound
If you think about home, where exactly is that, ponders Karin Brynard.
What's New
“For me, these flowers symbolise empowerment,” says Primrose.
On Show
Make a wall unit for your favourite bits ’n bobs.
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.
Everyone's Welcome!
He loves cooking, she loves to entertain; together, this couple created an outdoor space perfect for both of them!
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.