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We've Got Supper Sorted!
Quick and easy fuss-free meals.
Over The Hills And Far Away
Gorgeous views of the iconic Melville Koppies in Johannesburg make this renovated home a welcome escape from bustling city life.
A Hearth For Every Home
Whether your fireplace is an open wood-burning one, a closed combustion stove or a structure in which you can also braai, make it a focal point where the whole family can get together.
In Perfect Harmony
A creative couple’s beautiful garden on a rocky outcrop in Johannesburg pays homage to English gardens but with a local twist.
For Old Times' Sake
Childhood memories have inspired the décor in this creative couple’s home.
Pretty As A Picture
There’s always room for one more plant, pot or paver in this Boland garden.
Inspiration Station
Suddenly in need of a desk for working at home? Follow these easy steps and make a nifty trestle table.
What Every Kitchen Needs…
In the heart of these homes, everything revolves around a functional and sociable island!
Gardening Notebook
Create a new pathway in your garden this month, or check existing ones for uneven surfaces and repair them now.
Don't Move, Improve!
This couple converted an awkward kitchen into a fun contemporary space.
‘The Best Place Under The Sun'
Shades of green and blue, exotic treasures, paintings and heirlooms set against a black and grey backdrop create the ultimate refuge.
Old made new!
Keen to revitalise your décor? Start with what you have – you’ll be surprised how much you can do with old planks, leftover tiles or forgotten trellises...
WIN
One lucky reader will receive Milestone Kitchens units to the value of R50 000!
Animal antics
Take it outside!
In Love With Aloes
A thirsty rose garden was replaced with a glorious collection of these waterwise indigenous beauties.
The Light Fantastic
When her dream home on the slopes of a mountain became a reality, this reader knew exactly how to redesign and decorate it to best effect.
Dancing Towards Happiness
Sometimes you capture it in a moment, other times only in a dream. But mostly, happiness is right under our noses.
Green and gold
A single colour can make a stunning impact!
Trading places
Once the De Wets had outgrown their cottage, they swapped houses with granny and grandpa, who live on the same property, and created a home with rich heritage.
Colourful chrysanthemums
Chrysanths put on a beautiful display in the garden – and also make stunning show blooms. Bernard Mentoor of Johannesdal tells us more about his passion for cultivating ‘mums’.
A man with a plan
Bernie Diedericks may be a seasoned renovator of dilapidated houses but this time he almost met his match.
Far From The Hustle & Bustle
With three houses to choose from, this creative homeowner is most fond of the log cabin he renovated with his sister.
Sleeping Beauties
Forget the rules and create your ultimate bedroom sanctuary.
Don't Move, Improve!
A guesthouse has been transformed into a home that accommodates an extended family sold on the benefits of communal living.
Simple pleasures
Keen on a holiday home in the Swartland, a city couple was thrilled to find a property with both history and potential.
Added value
It makes sense to create a beautiful garden for a home you wish to rent out, as your property will be so much more attractive to interested tenants.
A delicate balance
A mindful renovation and carefully selected furniture have restored this family home, designed by an iconic mid-century architect, to its original exquisite proportions.
A layered effect
It’s easy to create texture with the right combination of finishes; just look at these clever décor ideas!
Softer ON THE EYE
Whitewashed bricks make for a trendy focal wall; we show you how to create the look with white cement.
BETWEEN THE mountains AND THE ocean
Larisa Brody’s garden on the slopes of the Helderberg is filled with glorious mass plantings and her favourite feature – eye-catching hedges.