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FIVE TIPS TO Take Your Travel Photography to The Next Level

Get the most out of your camera equipment on your next adventure in South Africa

Bulb Lasagna

Layering your spring-flowering bulbs will deliver endless surprises and maximum blooms this year

TALL ORDER

With a lot of dedication, planning and smart design decisions, this once dilapidated house in Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap transformed into a sleek home with infinite views

A SPACE ODYSSEY

By combining respect for the charms of a heritage building with a firmly contemporary architectural approach, an award-winning renovation has brought this Cape Town /home beautifully up to date

Making Waves

Low-cost and versatile, corrugated metal roofing has a long history as a material of choice in SA - modern refinements are now allowing it to be used in new and energy-efficient ways

HISTORY OF TILES

The technologically advanced and sustainable porcelain and ceramic tiles you see in the aisles of Italtile’s showrooms carry a little of the DNA of their tile ancestors, here's how it all started

SET IN STONE, SET ON STYLE

The work of an architect and interior designer is seldom set in stone but surfaces call for just that...

Prehistoric Fur Friends

Have you ever wondered about the evolutionary origins of your beloved pet? This is how much they have changed over the years and how they came into our lives

Creative ways to use TERRACOTTA

Terracotta pots are a garden staple, beloved for their classic Mediterranean look, their colour, and the benefits they provide to the plants they house. The burnt orange of this famous clay has even been named 2023's garden colour of the year. If you want to stray from the traditional terracotta pot or vase and try something different, give these DIYs a go

Hardscaping 101

Not sure how to utilise hard landscaping in your garden? We've got you covered

NEW HEIGHTS

Situated on a vertiginous mountain slope, this rambling garden was given a radical makeover resulting in cohesion and a restored sense of grandeur

Tropical Makeover

In two months, this small space was transformed, using hard landscaping and beautiful tropical plants, into a relaxing area fit for a five-star resort

Drifting Away

A heritage farmhouse in South Africa's Klein Karoo has been reimagined as a country retreat in harmony with its past and future

Earth Reborn

This year, elevate your Easter celebration by referencing its earthy roots with rustic table settings that speak of nature's abundance alongside whimsical displays of organic ephemera and quirky curiosities

A higher PURPOSE

Forget the tired stigma - hemp-based products are laying solid foundations in green construction

Secret Garden

Tucked away behind a stone wall in a lush, landscaped garden on the west coast of the Balearic island of Mallorca, this private holiday home is a celebration of simplicity

Warm As Toast

When the cooler days start, it's a toasty fire that makes you warm and cosy - especially when shared with good friends and family

MEANDER THROUGH THE MEADOWS

Applying an artist's eye for colour and using a naturalistic plan, landscape designer and gardener Tim Pilgrim creates a cottage garden inspired by the loose beauty of meadows and prairies

Houseplants Bringing the Heat

Can't decide on your autumn decor this season? Why not try houseplants instead. These colourful indoor plants are the perfect way to warm up your interiors

Easy Asian Greens

Mizuna, gai lan, tatsoi, pak choi - just the names themselves are transporting. These leafy vegetables are fast and easy to grow, flourish almost all year round and are delicious and healthy. What more could you ask from a plant?

Where's North from Here?

The Bakers escape the biting cold of autumn in the Highveld and find relief at the ruins of South Africa's oldest kingdom ... Mapungubwe!

Orange Is The Warmest Colour

As autumn creeps in, I'm turning to cosiness and nostalgia - and reminding myself not to take decor too seriously

Adventure Time!

Want to take your pet with you on outings and getaways? Here are some things to consider to make your adventures stress-free

Hygge in THE GARDEN

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace the Danish concept of hygge in the garden, keeping us cosy and comfortable as temperatures drop

New Frontiers

This garden cottage in the Cape Winelands honours its past with sentimental touches, but thanks to its functional design it firmly looks to the future

Classic Contemporary

At the base of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, beyond the greenery of Newlands Forest is Newlands Village. With sophisticated boutique shops, bars and restaurants, Barnard Gallery complements the village perfectly

The Gentle GARDEN

Through every season, treading lightly on your personally beloved patch of earth is one of the sweetest love labours you can offer the planet. Give your garden a gentle hug with these tips

TAKE TO THE GARAGE

Much like spring, autumn is a good time for plans and projects. As we turn our attention indoors and have a bit more time to get organised, here are a few ways to step up your upcycling skills

10 Ways To Make Your Garden Greener

Sustainability is all the rage, especially in the garden, and with good reason. Try these quick tricks to reduce your impact

5 Steps to Sitting Pretty

You've booked the holiday and found a sitter to look after your home. Rather than just handing them a key and waving them a cheery goodbye, make sure they know the dos and don'ts while you're away