Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2017 i Home

Last year, a friend of mine moved to Cape Town from a spacious home in Johannesburg with a swimming pool and a koi pond, outdoor rooms and a laundry, a stoep on either side of the house and a home office with a view, as well as a vast garden where many a dog would just love to retire. Within the context of a discussion about the cost of property in the Cape (I read recently that someone has just paid R90 million for a house in Clifton), he said one day: “The first time I walked into your house, I wondered to myself: where’s the rest of it?” I don’t exactly live in a hut. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. But kids wouldn’t have much success playing…

Inspired by the use of wooden ladders for towel storage in bathrooms, the innovative Tangent L (520 x 1 890mm) now offers the same chic design elements with all the benefits of a heated towel rail. Providing a practical and energy-efficient solution for drying and warming towels, neither form nor function has been compromised on this new model. In fact, the electricity consumption of this new design is less than a standard light bulb. For reasons of safety, efficiency and convenience, the unit is fluid-filled and fitted with tried and trusted Automatic Heating Technology to intelligently oversee all operational requirements. Manufactured from locally sourced stainless steel and available in a mirror-polished, brushed, white and black surface finish, the Tangent L comes with a market-leading 25-year Jeeves guarantee.   For more information,…

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QUICK PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 1/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed 3 hours Do it yourself for ±R430 (cornices R170, cornice adhesive R30, wallpaper adhesive R55, paint R175) You will need TOOLS • spirit level• tape measure• L-square ruler• saw and mitre box• paintbrush• scissors SHOPPING LIST • wallpaper (±1.8m per panel – we used leftover pieces)• wallpaper adhesive• 3 x polystyrene cornices (50mm x 2m) per panel• cornice adhesive• paint Get started... 1 Measure and mark where the panels will be positioned on the wall; use a spirit level to make sure everything is level and straight. 2 Cut the wallpaper to the length of your panels. 3 Mix the wallpaper adhesive according to the package instructions, apply it to the back of the wallpaper with a brush, and hang the wallpaper on the marks you made in step 1.…

Q: I absolutely love the colour of the table and chairs on page 70 of your November 2016 issue! What type of paint is it? – Helen Muir A: Paint technique artist Sharon O’Callaghan Marais says she used Plascon Dove Grey on the table legs and chairs and Plascon Silver Queen on the table top. Q: Where can I find paper pompoms like the ones on page 36 of your December 2016 issue? – Brenda Kubler A: These ones were bought at an Asian store in Jo’burg, but you can also find them at party shops and online stores such as lightalantern.co.za, theinthing.co.za, takealot.com and thatlittleshop.co.za. Q: I came across this beautiful flower but I have no idea what it’s called! Can you help? – Gesie Blaauw, Marchand, Northern Cape…

Pandora’s box Google found the perfect hiding place. – Chantelle Butler , Stellenbosch Slip slidin’ away Beagles Lily and Tiry’s favourite spot – until they get bored and whizz down! – Stephanie de Vos, Gezina Just horsin’ around “C’mon, it’s time for our morning walk!” says Tug. – Sarah-Faye O’Mullane, Maclear, Eastern Cape Won’t let the sun go down on me… Boomer enjoys the magnificent sunset over Kleinbaai. – Sandra Wessels, Kleinbaai NEW! Keep finding ants in your pets’ food bowls? The Anti-Ant Eco Bowl (R310, shingavet.co.za) is the perfect solution: simply fill the bottom section with water, which prevents ants from getting any further, and fill the top with food. A ray of sunshine The beautiful Charlie makes the most of a sunny spot. – Louis de Villiers, Bloemfontein…

South Africa has a wealth of gorgeous indigenous plants with scented flowers and foliage and autumn is the ideal time to plant them, so why not consider some of these local beauties for your garden? # 1 Smelly spurflower Plectranthus neochilus has strongly aromatic, succulent grey-green leaves and decorative blue and purple flower spikes from September to April. This plant is a real stalwart in the garden – it will grow almost anywhere and survive and thrive where most others wilt and die. With a height of 50cm and spread of 60cm, it is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant groundcover that likes full sun but can be grown in light shade and full shade. Plant in well-drained soil. As the plant spreads along the ground, its stems root easily. Did you know?…

Portable pizza The stainless steel Forno a Legno wood-burning pizza oven (850mm W x 610mm D x 490mm H) can be placed on any sturdy surface. The oven (from R8 500, 082 308 8282) is weather-resistant but should be kept covered if it’s stored outside. Store ’n sit Keter Circa stool and storage box (about R1 499, makro.co.za) For a living wall Create a vertical garden with seed-filled grow bags (R70 each) and a wall rack (R69) from faithful-to-nature.co.za.…

March is a good time to evaluate the performance of your roses and determine why certain plants didn’t do as well as others. A lot of time and money (in the form of fertiliser and water) is invested in the garden, so it makes no sense to keep roses that consistently disappoint us with their spindly growth or lack of flowers. What to look for... • Roses that don’t thrive, especially if it is an individual bush positioned between others that are doing well. • Varieties that are more susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew and easily lose their leaves. • Roses that are slow to repeat flower and have fewer blooms. • Growth that is spindly and lacks vigour compared to other roses in the garden. Often, these…

Shredded chicken burgers Under R100 • Serves 6 • Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 5–10 minutes •  1 cooked chicken• 2 onions, chopped• 5ml oil• 1 clove garlic, chopped• 1 chilli, seeded and chopped• 3ml each ground cumin, coriander and paprika•  65ml chutney• 30ml tomato sauce• 6 sesame rolls• crisp lettuce leaves• avocado slices, sprinkled with lemon juice• gherkins, sliced 1 Shred the chicken and remove the skin and bones. 2 Gently fry the onions in the oil until glossy. Add the garlic, chilli and spices and fry for a few minutes. Stir in the chutney, tomato sauce and a little water and mix for a minute or two until the sauce thickens. Stir this onion sauce into the chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3 Cut the rolls open and toast them briefly in a…

[WATCH THIS SPACE] BUSINESS Room 13 Collection WHO Nina and Michelle van Reenen WHERE Cape Town THEIR WORK Sisters Nina and Michelle have the perfect recipe for running a business: one is the creative and designer, Nina, and the other, Michelle, is the business guru. They’ve run a successful graphic design studio from Nina’s Green Point home for the past 14 years, and they’ve recently branched out into textiles, soft furnishings and wallpaper. Their first range, Eden, features a floral design in textiles and wallpaper and it’s proved to be hugely popular. They recently launched Collection 2 – a range of afrocentric, tribal and geometric textiles, wallpapers and interior products. You can view their gorgeous products at room13collection.co.za or at their showroom (by appointment only via hello@room13collection.co.za). The sisters also…

Who lives here? Suzelle and Dewaldt de Kock, and occasionally their daughter, Keana (20) WHERE Nooitgedacht Village outside Stellenbosch For me, yellow evokes life , energy, sunshine summer, fun and love – everything that makes me tick. – Suzelle  “The European village atmosphere and architecture with t its cobblestones, arches and towers really spoke to us; building here was an easy decision to make...” This is how Dewaldt explains their move to buy a property on a “plot and plan” basis in Stellenbosch at the end of 2013. Because construction went on for almost two years, they were only able to move in during May 2015 – but the couple say the long wait was worth it. “It gave us plenty of time to alter the plans to suit…

About the space... These gorgeous loft apartments used to form a clothing factory. They were sold open-plan with the original industrial steel windows; tiled floors; fitted bathrooms and kitchens, including the ball-and-claw dressers that were converted into sink units; and industrial-style dome pendants. On the ground level, a furniture workshop has been converted into parking for the residents. [ Loft #1 ] Size: 74m2 WHO Yanni and Sonia Vosloo Durban-based creative couple Yanni and Sonia Vosloo use their Cape Town getaway as often as they can, be it for a business trip or an inner-city adventure. And when they’re not staying there, they rent it out on Airbnb. They first spotted the clothing factory conversion on Instagram. “We made a plan to visit Cape Town and have a look –…

You could be our next winner! If you have a passion for renovation or you’re looking for an opportunity to flex your DIY muscles, our 2017 Fix it with Flair competition is the perfect platform! Simply send us pics of your project – and you could take home your share of R73 000 worth of fantastic vouchers. For the 9th year running, our annual Fix it with Flair competition is set to showcase South Africa’s most innovative homemakers – those who aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty and love to save a bit of cash in the process! And remember: you can enter anything from a complete home makeover to a single-room project. HOW TO ENTER Visit fixit.tuis.co.za and enter online; the new and improved microsite makes it even easier…

Project notes • Remember to drill pilot holes. • Ask your timber merchant to cut the wood to size – it will make your task so much easier. • We painted the seat of our bench and the table top with Annie Sloan paint in the colour Old White and the legs in Giverny. QUICK PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 4/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed ± 2–4 hours (painting excluded) Do it yourself for less than R600 (wood and screws; paint excluded) You will need TOOLS • cordless drill and 3mm drill bit• pencil• tape measure• jigsaw• clamp• sander• brush SHOPPING LIST • one sheet of 18mm plywood, cut to:five 530 x 70mm (table frame and supports)two 1 080 x 70mm (table frame)four 750 x 200mm (table legs)four 750 x 180mm (table legs)one 1 200 x 650mm (table…

Go figure Lou Todd of Zinkwazi Beach in KwaZulu-Natal writes These figurines are quite heavy and very detailed, especially their facial expressions. Are they valuable? Sophie-Louise Fröhlich of Stephan Welz & Co replies These were produced in bulk for export and the carving is crude so you won’t get very much for them. CIRCA mid-20th century VALUE R300 each, at most Take a load off Jorina de Clerk-Roets writes This antique suite upholstered in Sanderson linen has been in my family for generations. Unfortunately, we don’t have space for it and would like to sell it on auction. What is it worth? Sophie-Louise Fröhlich of Stephan Welz & Co replies Unfortunately, the suite you have does not hold much value as it is a reproduction. CIRCA 20th century VALUE R1 000…

Christelle Mayford of Pretoria writes I’ve tried so many things to get rid of ticks on my dogs – from dips and shampoos to drops such as Advantix – with no success. How do tablets work and are they safe in the long run? Dr Mats Abatzidis, a member of the South African Veterinary Association, replies Finding ticks and/or fleas on your pet is distressing. Products currently on the market for flea and tick control in dogs are generally registered as “in-contact poisons”, which means that the tick or flea needs to make contact with the pet and the active ingredient of the product in its bloodstream before you can expect the tick or flea to die. So by definition they are not repellents. This means that from time to…

Tasks for March By Kay Montgomery 1 Be a water warrior The theme for 2017’s World Water Day is ‘Water and Wastewater’, focusing on how wastewater can be used as a resource in our economy and as an efficient investment in the health of humans and ecosystems. At home, invest in a grey-water system to re-use household water in the garden, including water from baths, showers, hand basins and washing machines (provided you use biodegradable soap). Remember, kitchen water is not suitable as it contains fats – and it’s best to use grey water within 24 hours. Also conserve water by checking and repairing dripping garden taps, harvesting rainwater run-off from roofs in tanks and mulching flowerbeds. Grow waterwise indigenous plants suitable for your conditions and remove alien invasive plants…

Q: I have removed some of my old roses and would like to plant new varieties such as ‘Thank You’ and ‘Happy Home’ in their place. Must I sterilise the soil? If you remove a rose that has been growing for longer than five years, the soil needs to be changed. Sterilising is a complicated process; it’s much easier to dig a large hole, put a cardboard box filled with good quality potting soil or a mix of garden soil and potting soil in it, and plant the new rose. By the time the cardboard has disintegrated, the growth inhibitors emitted by the old rose will have gone and the new rose will thrive. Q: How do I keep my roses flowering into winter? As the days get shorter, roses…

Goat’s cheese, beetroot and biltong salad Serves 6 as a side dish • Preparation time: 30 minutes • Cooking time: 25 minutes •  1 bunch of rainbow beets (at least 6 medium-sized beetroots)• 60ml olive oil• 5ml each cumin and mustard seeds• 15ml balsamic vinegar• 30ml red wine vinegar• 100g young butter lettuce leaves• a handful of wet biltong slices• 1 roll soft goat’s cheese, crumbled• 50ml cashew nuts 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Peel the beetroots and cut into thin slices; keep the colours separate. Place each type in small ovenproof dishes or make individual foil parcels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the cumin, mustard, salt and pepper over. Add the balsamic vinegar to the red beetroots and the red wine vinegar to the yellow and candy-striped beetroots. Cover each dish with foil or close…

ON THE BOX In each episode of Greatest Gardens (until 17 March on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv) set in Northern Ireland, you can ‘ride along’ as Diarmuid Gavin and Helen Dillon visit and compare three very different secret hideaway gardens – each one based in a different part of the country. Fun for all at Hobby-X! 2–5 March: Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg DIYers are in for a visual, tactile and creative feast at the 20th celebration of Hobby-X. Be inspired by beautiful paper, irresistible yarns, whimsical vintage crafts, dazzling colours, versatile chalk paints, enticing décor and much more. Tickets cost R80 for adults and R20 for under-12s at the door; go to hobby-x.co.za. Decorex Durban 18–21 March: Durban Exhibition Centre Enjoy a vibrant selection of inspired décor, design, products…

Next level “Cool and a bit different,” is how Martina Klopper and Ian Goodes of Spirited Level describe the hanging beds in their son Kaspar’s room. Huge bolts in the wall and strong nylon rope ensure that the beds are sturdy. “We saw the idea on Pinterest and thought it was much cuter than bunk beds. But, says Martina, Kaspar’s reaction was best of all: “Wow! I could stay here forever!”. A cheerful disposition The dining room (left) is where it all happens in the home of Durban radio presenter Jane Linley-Thomas and her husband, Michael Thomas. Jane isn’t afraid to combine several bright shades in one space. A fabric tablecloth covered with a layer of plastic protects the table – a practical idea with three children between the ages…

Who lives here? Elize Vossgatter and her children, Sam (13) and Eve (10) WHERE Mowbray, Cape Town Six years ago, high school art teacher Elize Vossgatter decided the time had come for her to start painting full-time. With two small children and being recently divorced, she felt in need of a contained space in which to “nest”. “I wanted my kids – who were seven and four at the time – to feel safe,” she explains. With her life in flux, a smaller house that was easy to manage made sense to Elize but at first sight, the tiny cottage that was to become their home was a far cry from the art-filled and light space that now welcomes visitors. Previously, three families had shared the house and it was…

A simple to create a luxurious elegant feel floor-to-ceiling curtains make the space seem bigger. Who lives here? Jako and Anneke Lee and their kids, Luka (6) and Annebel (4) WHERE Welgemoed SIZE 450m² A country boy at heart with roots in the Limpopo town of Musina, Jako Lee immediately fell in love with the sociable braai stoep in their home – which, back then, was just a very ordinary property in the suburbs of Cape Town. For his wife Anneke, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for gardening, it was the lovely big garden and beautiful white stinkwood tree that sealed the deal. And although the rooms were drab and uninspired, this didn’t deter these two serial renovators – who already had a number of stylish home makeovers…

It was amazing to be part of the competition. We discovered that we have a passion for renovation! – Lisa Who lives here? Lisa and Sias Reynolds and their children, Hugo (4) and Daniël (2). WHERE Beaufort West SIZE 206m² When Sias Reynolds decided he wanted to pursue his love of farming, and be closer to his family in the Karoo, he and his wife, Lisa, made plans to leave Malmesbury with their kids and use this fresh start as an opportunity to create their dream home. After a few months of searching for the perfect spot, Sias and Lisa, a medical doctor, found the diamond in the rough they’d been looking for: an old, affordable fixer-upper in the “Capital of the Karoo” – Beaufort West. The couple decided to…

Be wise with water Amanda Dreyer of Bloemfontein writes I’ve started using grey water in my garden. What else can I do to ensure that it stays in relatively good condition while we’re experiencing water restrictions? Nick Stodel, MD of Stodels nurseries, replies We all need to put more thought into changing our gardens to adapt to the new conditions, such as opting for beautiful stones instead of grass and planting existing and new plants in pots rather than in the ground. Try the following tips: • Use edging such as cobblestones or wood around your beds – it looks great and creates pockets to help retain water. • Choose plants that can survive on less water such as Crassula, Polygala, Carissa, Gazania, spekboom and Helichrysum. • Planting in containers…

Successful succulent propagation Liena Croeser of Pretoria writes I want to propagate my succulents; what can I do to ensure that it works? JJ replies The key is to leave the cuttings in shade for about two weeks so that scar tissue can form over the cuts – it’s from here that the new roots will grow. Succulents don’t need much water; give each one about two tablespoons of water after planting it and then the same amount once a week, thereafter. A summer garden Lorraine Jordaan of Port Elizabeth writes I want to create a colourful garden from scratch. Our soil is quite sandy and the area gets full sun during summer. What would you recommend I start with? JJ replies To help with the sandy soil, I suggest…

I like nothing better than to prune a few plants, to tie up a drooping flower or to deadhead spent blooms. It’s incredibly therapeutic. – Elmari Who lives here? Elmari and Frans Rautenbach, their god-daughter Yandisa Monakali (16) and, when hunger gets the better of them, their sons Daniel (24) and Stefan (26); as well as Balkie the Jack Russell and Bielie the pavement special. WHERE Kenilworth, Cape Town SIZE OF GARDEN 200m² (including patio) With only a few rampant pink climbing roses against a wall, a Camellia japonica in the left-hand corner of the property and a birch tree in the right, Elmari Rautenbach set to work revamping the garden of her Victorian home in Kenilworth. “There was virtually nothing here when we moved in 20 years ago. The…

Michaelmas daisy From late summer into autumn you can rely on Michaelmas daisies (Symphyotrichum novibelgii) to add colour to your garden. This perennial bears its daisy-like flowers, each with a yellowish eye in the centre, on thin branches with dainty leaves. Michaelmas daisies bloom in shades of pink, purple, blue and white. These plants will grow in most parts of the country, although they won’t do as well in very dry or very hot and humid regions. Grow them in well-drained, well-composted soil in a sunny bed. Cut off the flowering stems down to soil level after the plant has bloomed; they will resprout next season. Divide the plants in autumn or spring if they become overcrowded. Michaelmas daisies are readily available at nurseries. Plant guide Common name Michaelmas daisy…

How to grow This fast-growing bushy herb is a perennial with crisp, glossy green leaves that can be harvested throughout the year in warm areas. It does best in semi-shade and in fertile, well-composted soil that drains well. It also grows easily in containers and window boxes. Did you know? The leaves are a good source of iron, vitamin C, calcium and plant-based protein. It will not set off any mushroom-related allergies. Common problems Originally a tropical plant from Papua New Guinea, it doesn’t tolerate cold and wet conditions in winter and should be kept in a warm, sunny and sheltered spot during the colder months. If grown indoors, place the pot on a kitchen windowsill that receives good, indirect light. Uses Serve raw in salads and sandwiches or as…

Summer rainfall With heavier morning dew, black spot may become a problem. Prevent it by spraying regularly with Chronos or Rose Protector, or alternate between the two. Adding Ludwig’s Insect Spray and Spray Stay to Chronos will control pests as well. Cut off dead blooms, water at least twice a week and fertilise towards the middle of the month. In cool regions, this is the last month to fertilise. Cape coastal Water at least twice a week. If there is heavy dew or early rain, start preventive spraying for black spot and downy mildew with Chronos or Rose Protector (or use alternately). Make sure to fertilise so that there is enough nutrition for the rose to flower through winter. Deadhead if necessary, ensuring enough leaves remain on the bush. Lowveld…

Fresh idea! CARAMEL GRAPES These fruity delights are delicious with a cheese platter. Using a small saucepan, dissolve 125ml Huletts Castor Sugar in 125ml boiling water. Bring to the boil and cook without stirring until the caramel takes on a honey colour. Remove from the heat and dip small bunches of grapes in the caramel. Place them on a sheet of baking paper until the caramel hardens; drizzle any remaining caramel over the grapes as well. Serve within an hour as the moisture in the grapes may melt the caramel again. Remember! Use baking paper, not wax paper, as the sticky caramel will stick to wax paper. EASY CARAMEL SAUCE •  150ml Huletts SunSweet Brown Sugar• 30ml Huletts Golden Syrup• 30ml butter• 500ml cream• 15ml whiskey 1 Heat the brown sugar, golden syrup, butter…

Jamie is here! We love the books, the TV shows, FoodTube and Jamie magazine – and now our favourite celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s first South African Jamie’s Italian restaurant is open in Melrose Arch in Jo’burg! Enjoy approachable Italian fare in a vibey atmosphere (with an inventive kids’ menu); check out jamiesitalian.co.za. Blushing beautiful Set in a shimmering pink finish with gold accents, Berry is the striking new addition to Le Creuset’s colour palette; go to lecreuset.co.za. Wine ’n dine Avondale wine estate outside Paarl is known for its biodynamic organic farming practices and now their restaurant Faber, run by chef Eric Bulpitt, embraces the same wholesome values. With seasonal produce from their garden, stone fruit and citrus from their orchards and eggs from the free-range chickens’ mobile coop you…

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The unthinkable happened at a wedding I once attended: the minister failed to show up. The parents and the couple deserve high praise for remaining calm and handling the entire episode with style and a sense of humour. The minister hadn’t forgotten; it later turned out that he’d been given the incorrect time. Fortunately, he was tracked down telephonically and urged to get to Stellenbosch as quickly as he could. Luckily, no one was unduly stressed. The guests waited with the groom outside the church, chatting and catching up with those who’d travelled from far to be there. The best man, who was chauffeuring the bride, took her on a scenic drive through the mountains of Stellenbosch, regaling her with amusing tales of her husband’s student days. When the minister…