DECOR
8 HOME FRONT
What’s happening on the decor scene?
15 ARCHITECT’S PLAN: STEPPING IT UP
Make the most of a steep site with this modern house plan
24 TRENDS: LE STYLE BELGIQUE
Natural linen is the inspiration behind this elegant look
27 NEW ARRIVALS
Shopping for fabric? Check out these new releases
32 LESS IS MORE
Chic ways to make expensive fabrics go further
36 MATERIAL CHOICES
Expert advice on making practical fabric choices
40 INTO THE LIGHT
This Jo’burg family home is “pretty without the frill”
46 EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE
Period features make this renovated Cape home a real gem
52 BEACHCOMBER CHIC
Sophisticated seaside style in a KZN holiday home
58 DECOR INSPIRATIONS
Get the look of the houses in this issue
60 WHAT A SHOW OFF
Great ideas for displaying objet on tabletops
62 DARLING BUDS
Ideas for contemporary flower arrangements
64 REACH FOR THE VASE
Shopping for a new vase? Here are some of our favourites
66 SPRING TIDINGS
Inspiring seasonal makeovers by top Durban decorators
74 INTO THE WOODS
Wallpaper adds a woodland atmosphere to this bathroom
76 MAKEOVER: IN GOOD TASTE
Antiques and gentle colours give this kitchen a classy feel
GARDENING
79 LAYERS OF LOVE
Herbaceous borders brimming with flowers add English charm to this leafy Johannesburg garden
84 ENCORE!
Plant these blossom trees for a successive show of blooms
88 ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
There’s something special to be discovered around every corner of this Johannesburg garden
94 SHADES OF THE RAINBOW
Bearded irises are available in a kaleidoscope of colours; here’s how to plant them
98 GARDEN NOTES
What’s happening in the garden this month?
102 OPEN GARDENS
Make a date to visit these inspirational open gardens
104 PLANT BY NUMBERS
The planting plan for a ravishing pink and blue flower bed
106 PRETTY AS A PICTURE
Irises play a starring role in the mixed plantings of this cottage-style Cape garden
110 THINKING AHEAD
Erich van Wyk and Livhuwani Nkuna are saving the seeds of SA’s flora for future generations
112 COMING UP
Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs; try these beauties
116 LANDSCAPE PLAN: GETTING INTO SHAPE
The plan for a terraced Cape garden with a classic feel
118 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Follow this simple guide to choosing and using fertilisers
122 THE PRO SEEDS
How to grow vegetables from seed
PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
57 COMPETITION
Four lucky readers will each win a Dream Sleep prize from Granny Goose worth R10 000
78 SUBSCRIPTIONS: SAVE 70 PERCENT!
Plus win one of five Bosch Rotak 37 LI Lawnmowers worth R4 000 each
144 GIVEAWAYS
Win luxury getaways and homoeopathic hampers
COLLECTING ANTIQUES
20 STAYING POWER
Iconic wallpaper and fabric house, Sanderson, celebrates its 150th birthday
137 CONSERVATION CORNER
Professional object conservation
138 TREASURE CHEST
How much are your collectables worth?
DO IT YOURSELF
136 TELLING TILES
Transform plain floating shelves into a feature with arty hand-painted tiles
REGULARS
18 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Performer Ellis Pearson brings a theatrical touch to his big colourful canvases
145 RETAIL THERAPY
Good shopping guide
148 SEEK, SHARE AND SWAP
Use our free noticeboard to place your requests
149 COURSES
The best short courses around
152 ON FORM
Jonathan Fundudis’ contemporary homeware is striking in its simplicity
FOOD & TRAVEL
126 GARDEN PARTY
Durban caterer Chanel Inggs loves to add an interesting twist to her dishes. Try her recipe for a layered play on that old favourite: lemon meringue pie
134 BON APPETIT
What’s new in the world of food and wine?
140 CITRUS PUNCH
Move over oranges, the Spanish city of Valencia is fast becoming famous for its trendsetting modern architecture
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