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The great outdoors!
Blur the lines between indoors and outside with clever design – and celebrate nature at home.
Don't move, improve!
A run-down garden shed is now a comfy and convenient home office.
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.
Don't Move, Improve!
The addition of a contemporary sunroom has totally transformed this Melville home.
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.
Carefully Curated
"Thanks to clever choices and daily care, this garden with its more than 100 roses looks gorgeous for months on end."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Animal Antics
"Do you have a puppy?"
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.
Barefoot and fancy-free
This gorgeous cottage on the shores of the Langebaan Lagoon is the West Coast at its best!
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.
Peace on earth… and in the cookie jar
A Lemon Cream in the festive season brings back sweet memories for Karin Brynard.
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.
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...
ROASTS WITH THE MOST
Make your festive gathering extra special with a sticky, smoky gammon and succulent stuffed pork fillet on the menu.
WHERE less is more
With no electricity or cellphone reception, this gorgeous – and remote – getaway in Smitswinkel Bay offers a tranquil, rejuvenating retreat.
It takes a village
The small riverside dorpie of Stanford proved to be the perfect change of scenery for a busy Cape Town couple.
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.
A TERRIFIC TRIFLE TREAT
Bring the whole family together around the table for an extra special summer celebration with the convenience of SPAR Freshline.
Al fresco!
A well-appointed stoep is a must for outdoor summer fun.
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.
A shore thing
Despite a protracted renovation with multiple setbacks, these homeowners agree: their view made it all worthwhile!
Seasonal splendour
The flowers and foliage in Isabel Johnston's English-style garden provide colour and interest throughout the year.
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.
Show off!
Would you love your orchids to flower repeatedly? Read on to find out how to achieve this.
Lamingtons WITH A BLACK FOREST TWIST
This classic treat boasts the proverbial cherry on top!
Throwback to the '60S
Make a stylish retro couch upholstered with cheerful outdoor fabric for your stoep.