The breathtaking views of lakes, paddocks and beautiful green belts dotted with olive trees are what attracted the family to Val de Vie Polo Estate and architect Abré Marais set about designing a unique home for them....
“My late grandmother was a fine cook and I believe I got my love of being in the kitchen from her”, says decor stylist Jo Trappitt. “She was always making her own jams, chutneys and pickles – among many other delights – so after I was given our last, albeit large, crop of home-grown green beans I thought I’d follow her recipe for bean pickle.”...
Editor Mary Jane Harris is mad about the natural reclaimed and raw timber furniture that we’re now seeing in all the furniture shops. “It suits both traditional and contemporary styles of furniture, fits in with most colour schemes and looks particularly chic when combined with metal”...
It’s amazing what you can do with a simple piece of fabric to update your home without breaking the bank. Graphic designer Katlego Banoe shows us how...
