Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i Home

It all started with the cute footstool on page 74. Our paint specialist Marlene Kruger did such a wonderful job of revamping this second-hand piece with paint and then decorating it with crocheted flowers that we decided there and then: it’s time for some crocheting and knitting! And that’s how the golden thread that runs through this issue came about. Even more so once we’d visited the Jo’burg home of Anisa du Plessis, an avid crochet and knitting enthusiast, and saw all the blankets and beautiful things she’d made. On a monthly magazine such as Home, we work far in advance. In summer, we’re coming up with ideas for winter; in winter, we’re busy with stoeps and roses. That’s how our yearly cycle works – we’re always a few steps…

Watch this space! BUSINESS ArtEsense WHO Yvette Mommsen WHERE Durban HER WORK We love the Hand to Heart Collection, a curated macramé and décor collection created by Yvette Mommsen, owner of Durban-based online store ArtEsense.co.za. Handmade with great care and attention to detail, her macramé is a modern take on an age-old craft with its vibrant colours paired with the finest quality materials. “I love creating beautiful things. I believe that when you make something by hand, you’re giving a little piece of your heart and your passion.” Yvette’s creative journey with her successful online shop has also inspired her to design a unique range of décor items for the home and weddings, such as striking backdrops and other wall hangings. After much success with their Cape Town pop-up showroom,…

 Eclectic and Bohemian. This is how Anisa du Plessis describes e her colourful Johannesburg home. “I adore colour and there’s evidence of my crochet and knitting handiwork all around the house. This is a very happy home and guests always say the energy is amazing.” Crocheting is in my blood and there are few days that pass without me either crocheting or knitting. – Anisa But the house hasn’t always had this vibrant look. Once upon a time it was a humble miner’s cottage about 120m² in size. Large-scale additions and renovations have transformed it into a spacious 320m² home in which Anisa has been living since December 2013. “I wanted a home that reflects my way of life – something fun and unpretentious – which is exactly what I…

A carpet of flowers In this stripped-down space, the eye is drawn to the Turkish rug, a focal point that breathes life into the uncomplicated, personalised décor. Wall art and a potted plant on a classic wooden chair emphasise the floral theme and add to the romantic, old-world aesthetic. The pink roses on the carpet contrast beautifully with the dark wall. Dream big Wallpaper is one thing, but if you have the skill – or know someone who does – why not adorn your bedroom walls with hand-painted roses? In this romantic space, flea market finds go hand in hand with vintage furniture and thanks to the neutral palette, the flowers on the wall are the main attraction. Tip If you’re not an experienced artist, look out for flower stencils.…

Shopping list • second-hand window frame • 22 x 220mm pine, cut to: two lengths of 845mm (sides) four lengths of 470mm (top and shelves) • 845 x 515mm hardboard • three 12mm wooden dowels • one packet 6mm x 40mm chipboard screws • one packet 25mm nails • two flat hinges • four joint plates • magnetic catch • 150-grit sandpaper • wood filler • doorknob Tools • pencil • tape measure • multi-square • hammer • cordless driver and 3mm drill bit • 12mm spade bit • brush Project notes • Adjust the measurements of your cabinet according to the size of the window frame. • We inserted wooden dowels just above each shelf to hold dinner plates upright. • Look out for old window frames at scrapyards…

Get it just white Alison Roux of Port Elizabeth writes I inherited a few pieces of furniture from my late father-in-law that I’d like to paint white after being inspired by Jenny Heron, who sent in a reader letter (page 6 of your January 2016 issue) with pics of her own paint project. How do I go about painting my furniture and what type of brush or sponge roller should I use? I love the transformation! Lisa Spaarwater of Lemon & Lilac replies Jenny Heron spray-painted her furniture white, but it’s just as easy to use brushes and rollers; simply follow these steps: 1 Wipe down the furniture with a cloth drenched in mineral turpentine to remove all the oils in the wood so they don’t seep through the white…

Give it stick André du Preez of Kuils River writes I come from an agricultural background – I can plant a gum pole and it’ll grow! But my lemon tree has given me a headache. Neither I nor any experts I consulted could get that tree to blossom, even though it was in perfect health. “Get yourself a stick and strike the tree as if you wish to kill it,” was one piece of advice I got. So I solemnly asked the tree for forgiveness and began to strike it with intent (I had to drink strong black coffee for my nerves afterwards). A month later, the tree was covered in blossoms and later bore a healthy crop. JJ replies Wow! I’ve heard that this works sometimes. I wouldn’t risk…

Their bark is worse than their bite... Letitia Parker of Cape Town writes We don’t have dogs and my family is quite afraid of them. Is it common for them to bite humans; do they usually go for children; and how can we avoid being bitten? Dr Quixi Sonntag, a member of the South African Veterinary Association, replies The majority of dogs are not aggressive. In fact, fighting amongst dogs is more common than bites directed at humans. However, veterinarians do treat dogs with behavioural problems, which can include various types of aggression. Studies have shown that children are more likely to be bitten by dogs: this is due to the fact that they’re closer to dogs in size, they’re less likely to read a dog’s body language accurately and…

1 Pretty perennials Perennials offer a glorious display of colour, form and texture as major players or fillers in mixed borders, in containers and alongside water features. The show begins in winter with cold-hardy hellebores, followed by primula, aquilegia, dianthus, Iris siberica, candytuft, bleeding heart (Dicentra) and clematis. Late spring into summer brings day lily, bearded iris, penstemon, Scabiosa and perennial salvias. Heucheras, with scalloped foliage in lime, plum, chocolate and apricot, grow well in light shade. Summer perennials include agapanthus, angelonia, aster, astilbe, balloon flower (Platycodon), gaura, liliums, salvia and Shasta daisy. Yarrow (Achillea) has clusters of flat flowers in white, pink, yellow, apricot and red and is pretty with catmint. Some perennials, such as alstroemeria with its blooms in white, yellow, pink or purple, often have stippling…

Peri-peri is one of those rare ingredients that bring families and friends together in a chorus of laughter, talking and eating. – From Pain & Pleasure (edited by Rochelle Schaetzl) Peri-peri prawns with rice Short on time? The recipe uses a store-bought sauce but we’ve tweaked it slightly, making for a quick and easy meal. This dish is probably best shared with close friends – it’s a messy business and best eaten with your fingers! Serves 6 as a starter with rice Preparation time: 15 minutes • Cooking time: 10 minutes • 1kg prawns, intestinal tract removed but not shelled SAUCE • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped• 125ml butter•  peri-peri sauce (we used Creamy Peri-Peri from Food Lover’s Market)• 250ml cream• 60ml chopped coriander 1 Thread the prawns onto 6 kebab sticks – it…

My friend meant well. New to London, she m invited me to her beautifully decorated Pimlico flat for dinner. There were always lovely people to meet – some very glamorous, others saucy and urbane. I was the new kid in town, lapping up all that the city had to offer. My friend’s kind intention in inviting me to meet all these people had the converse effect of making me feel very different and really quite alone, longing for kin who knew me and understood where I was coming from. But dinner was always entertaining. And I always went along. My consolation came at the end of the meal. I would wait in quiet anticipation for The Cheese – the Saint-André to be specific: a full fat cheese more buttery than…

I recently purchased a glossy food magazine at an exorbitant price. With amazement and bewilderment, I read the entire magazine from cover to cover. There were wonderful articles, with photographs of chefs chopping and carving and sending clouds of flour into the air. There were dishes that looked like heavenly constellations and others resembling buildings and secret landscapes under the sea. I read about products that I’ve only heard about but have never seen in any supermarket. I took note of how I should use them, should I ever chance upon them someday. I was amazed. My mouth watered. The magazine included an article about the Top 10 restaurants in the world. It was the ultimate bucket list for all foodies. Imagine this: you and a loved one go on…

Work of art Who would’ve thought that an old interior door could look so good? This one is the handiwork of Marné Mynhardt and it adorns her fabric and collectibles store, Mitat in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village near Somerset West. “The door was far too bland for my liking,” she says. “I decorated it with embellishments made by my friend Saré van Heerden of IS-Créatif.” Marné mixed the dreamy blue-green shade herself with Annie Sloan paint in the colour Chateau Grey and drops of blue and green pigment; she applied the paint with a sponge and brush to achieve the desired result. Handcrafted with love This gorgeous rug was specially created by Anneke Wiese, a crochet whizz and friend of Anisa du Plessis, whose Johannesburg home we feature on page…

“My décor style is uncomplicated and comfortable, but not always practical,” says m Bettie van Graan. “But as long as something is beautiful, it will work.” And her home certainly contains many beautiful things – she’s lived here with her attorney husband, Coen, since 2002. They have two children, Coenraad (33), a businessman, and Lize (26), who teaches in the Middle East. When it came to looking for a home, the couple first decided on the neighbourhood: they were sold on Boston with its central location, village feel and leafy streets. The ’40s-style house they fell in love with back then had none of the charm it has today, but Bettie and Coen were enamoured with the original wooden floors, doors and window frames. “It really wasn’t much to look…

If wall-to-wall carpeting isn’t your thing, consider a loose rug and add instant detail to your décor. With a wide variety available in shops countrywide, the options are endless – from monochromatic tones to vibrant pops of colour that will invigorate any room in an instant. Floors are often referred to as the ‘fifth wall’ of your home and require careful consideration, much like choosing the perfect paint colour for your interior. The right rug will take your décor to the next level – and it needn’t break the bank. Things to consider when choosing a rug… 1 Make a statement! Don’t be afraid of shape, colour, pattern or texture; choose a rug as you would a piece of art. 2 Decide whether you want a statement piece or a…

With their family getting bigger, Annemie and Altus Lambrecht of Brackenfell, Cape Town realised they would soon need ‘room to grow’, which is why they were so thrilled to find a more spacious home in a leafy suburb. But the house lacked personality, so the couple set about redecorating it, room by room, to suit their style. Two-year-old Armelle’s room was their first project. They called in the help of paint expert Marlene Kruger of Inspired Interiors to give the space a much-needed makeover. “Annemie and I put together a moodboard with pictures taken from magazines,” says Marlene. “This was a huge help because I was able to see exactly what she had in mind.” There was only a single bed, an old chair and a chest of drawers in…

Make a handy lap table! 1 Cut one 22mm-thick MDF board into three pieces: one of 600 x 270mm (top) and two of 190 x 270mm (supports). Mark the position of the supports on the short ends of the top. 2 Apply Alcolin Professional Wood Glue along each mark and position the supports. 3 Clamp and allow to dry completely. Sand the edges smooth and paint your lap table in the colour of your choice. Visit www.alcolin.com for product details or call the Sticky Questions Helpline toll-free on 0800 222 400 for expert advice.…

By candlelight… Elma Deysel of Roodepoort writes Is this just a candleholder and why can it come apart? It has the following markings: “Made in Lanthe England” and “PAT PDG L 7/8 L”. Anton Welz, auctioneer at Stephan Welz and Co, replies It would originally have been silver-plated but this appears to have been polished off. I think the glass may have been added later. Lanthe was a factory that churned out hundreds of thousands of plated items from the 1880s onwards. Unfortunately, this piece is of very little value, mainly because of its condition and the fact that so many of these items were produced. CIRCA 20th century VALUE R50–R80 at auction For Jan van Riebeeck Anja Thiart of Dwarskersbos in the Western Cape writes What is the value…

 Q: I was away in July and wasn’t able to prune my ‘Red Intuition’ and ‘Easy Does It’ roses; can I still prune them in August? In pruning very cold can regions still be , done until the end of August. Yes, before 8 August, if possible; except in very cold areas where pruning can be done at the end of August. Roses that have been pruned and have started sprouting can get a little ‘corrective’ pruning in August. This may only be necessary if strong new growth sprouts further down the pruned stem. Cutting down to this point channels the energy into that growth and the result is a strong new stem. Q: Last year, the new leaves and buds on my ‘Double Delight’ roses were often deformed, with…

Pap ’n chops Under R145 • Serves 4 • Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes •  8 lamb loin chops (or 1 large chop per person)• 15ml each olive oil and butter• 1 small onion, finely chopped• 30ml tomato paste• 15ml flour• 125ml red wine• 250ml stock PAP • 250ml frozen peas• 250ml milk• 500ml water• 500ml 2-minute maize meal• knob of butter• 125ml Parmesan cheese (optional) 1 Season the meat with salt and pepper and fry, fat side first, in the oil and butter, then on all sides until golden brown. Remove the meat and sauté the onion until glossy. Add the tomato paste and cook through. Stir in the flour and fry for a few more minutes. Whisk in the wine and cook through. Lastly, whisk in the stock and reduce to form a thick gravy. Add the…

ON THE BOX Grand Designs Season 9 (starts 15 August on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv) is back with insightful design expert Kevin McCloud charting the in-depth process of ambitious design projects. We can’t wait! Open Design Festival 10–21 August: Cape Town City Hall and city surrounds The Open Design Festival events include talks on design in various sectors; conferences that explore innovation in business; exhibitions that showcase design and innovation; and open studio tours. The core events programme will be held at the Cape Town City Hall from 10–16 August and a broader city-wide programme runs from 17–21 August. The majority of events are free, while others are ticketed for particular audiences. Go to opendesignct.com for details. Street Food Festival 28 August: Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg CBD The Street…

Flower power Botanical garden scatter R259, Biggie Best From the veld Cushion covers R395 each, Skinny laMinx For effect Royal cotton curtain with ties (140 x 270cm) R540 per drop, Biggie Best Green with envy Large glass vase (28cm) R299, H&M Light a candle Mimi candle in a tin R99, Poetry Shining bright Flower bloom hanging lamp R1 995, Weylandts Time to blossom Cherry blossom fleece throw R120, Woolworths In the pink Hand-painted flower jug (1L) R399, Poetry Picture this Set of five wooden photo holders R69, Typo Soft spot Wembley occasional chair in custard R2 799, @homelivingspace Heaven in a wildflower Embroidered floral scatter R299, Woolworths Choose an angle Illumina Cube wire stool (55cm) R1 999, superbalist.com Twice as nice Bamboo basket (33cm) R429, Zara Home A cut above…

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The amber cupboard was previously gold and white. The family spend many hours around the dining room table, socialising and playing board games. This is also where hundreds of sandwiches are made for local underprivileged children every week. Petro and Philip Carls might be living between grey walls but their cosy family home is anything but bland. “I like wearing black, sleeping in white and living in glorious technicolour,” laughs Petro, pointing to the bold splashes of colour, all her own handiwork, on her second-hand furniture and the amber cupboard in the living room (previous page) which she has transformed with paint. Petro and Philip, a part-time pastor and project manager in the construction industry, bought their home in 1999. Their daughters, Amy and Kim, still live at home but…

Q: Where can I get the small closed-combustion fireplace featured on page 39 of your May 2016 issue? We need one for a bedroom (4 x 4m) and the only ones we’ve found are for heating much larger areas. – Guy Louw A: The fireplace is freestanding and it’s manufactured by Calore; Italcotto (021 425 4192, italcotto.co.za) are stockists of this product. Q: Where can I find a vertical planter like the one featured on page 23 of your April 2016 issue? – Britt Kuhn, Port Shepstone A: Landscaper Dee-Ann Farrell of Dig It bought it second-hand in East London; look at second-hand stores or try olx.co.za and gumtree.co.za. Q: Who did the painting of the lady featured on your June 2016 cover and where can I buy it? –…

Rise ’n shine Wassies the Spaniel gets his coffee fix. – Sebastiaan Stander, Free State Pure bliss Pitbull Hugo takes a moment. – Suenay Brits, Port Elizabeth My place in the sun Gogga soaks up some rays. – Emmie Thiart, Bloemfontein Not a care in the world Mickey has mastered the art of early morning naps, in any position. – Pamela Barham, KZN In the hot seat Rusty uses his buddy Molly to catch the sun! – Claudette du Plessis, Polokwane I’m not moving… Toffie finds the sweet spot. – Mia von Wielligh, Swellendam For lazy days... Leading pet bed manufacturer WagWorld has launched the new Lazy Lounger with modern geometric designs (from R525–R920). The bed is light and easy to move to a warm spot in the winter sun…

 Blue felicia – commonly called blue daisy – bears an abundance of pretty blooms all year round. This small shrublet occurs naturally along the coastal regions of the Western and Eastern Cape but also grows well inland. Felicia is a wonderful plant. It boasts an abundance of sky-blue flowers every day of the year, except just after they’ve been pruned. – Gerda Coetzee (Read more about Gerda’s garden on page 88.) Blue felicia (its name comes from the Latin word felix, meaning “happy” or “lucky”) bears its delicate blue flowers with a yellow centre on thin stalks carried above the leaves and will thrive in front of a sunny bed or rockery, or in a container on a sunny stoep. Felicias are hardy, waterwise and fairly wind-resistant. They also require…

Use readily available branches and stems from trees and shrubs growing in your area. – Liesl #1 Liesl van der Walt Head gardener at Babylonstoren The gardens at Babylonstoren, a farm hotel between Paarl and Franschhoek, boast many structures for growing roses, pumpkins and espaliered trees. But it’s in the vegetable garden that the structures created by Gilles Guillot, head gardener of the Prieuré d’Orsan garden in France, really impress! “Prieuré d’Orsan is owned by architect Patrice Taravella, who also designed the Historic Garden at Babylonstoren,” explains Liesl. “The gardeners at the two gardens still regularly exchange ideas. The way Gilles has used the structures has added a new dimension to our garden.” All the structures have been made by Babylonstoren’s gardeners from material such as Spanish reed, grapevines, poplar…

Cassoulet with its golden brown crust is food that makes you feel good – you’ll want to share it with the people you love! It’s a French casserole traditionally made with beans, duck, sausage, tomatoes and herbs; I simplified the recipe slightly by replacing the duck with chicken. And if you’re short on time, use tinned beans so you don’t have to soak them first. Cassoulet Serves 8–10 Preparation time: 45 minutes, plus overnight soaking time for beans Cooking time: 1–1½ hours •  500g dried haricot beans, soaked in cold water overnight, rinsed and drained• 500g pork belly• 1 bouquet garni (see box)• 3 onions, finely chopped• 2 carrots, halved• 2 bay leaves• 4 whole cloves• 60ml tomato paste• 60ml olive oil• 6 chicken thighs, skin removed• 8 pork bangers• 4 pork rashers• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped• 4 Roma tomatoes, skinned and…

Stick ’em up! Give your kitchen a pretty vintage touch with these stick-on tiles (R595 for 20 ). A creative journey Stylist, chef and restaurateur Jacques Erasmus of Hemelhuijs in Cape Town has opened a new standalone homeware store and home gallery, Basalt, in Parkhurst. Imagine a massive laboratory-style shelf filled with handmade and blended spices, jewel-coloured jellies and preserves alongside bespoke tableware collections, napery and ceramics. Heaven! Visit Basalt at 22b, 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Johannesburg or call 063 693 4947. All in one One Pot • Pan • Tray (NB Publishers; R280), the latest recipe book from sibling dream team Mari-Louis Guy and Callie Maritz, features fuss-free meals you can cook up in a single pot, frying pan or roasting tray. You save on electricity, time – and dirty…