Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2015 i Home

True to its name, this festival offers local residents – and visitors from near and far – the opportunity to wander from house to house, socialising on their various stoeps. I’ve often said I want to go – just the thought of it is wonderful. The Stoepsitfees is a huge success, or so I’ve heard. And it’s no wonder. As its founder Dave Walker once explained in a newspaper interview: “Gossiping and swopping stories on a stoep is as South African as biltong, braai and the Springboks.” I couldn’t have put it better myself. Because the same thing happens on my stoep all the time – plenty of socialising and yes, gossiping. (Now if I could just get my neighbour to prune her fever tree I might also be able…

Watch this space! BUSINESS Stefan Fourie Design WHO Stefan Fourie WHERE Cape Town HIS WORK Wooden boards have become hot décor favourites and Stefan has taken his to the next level with exquisite engravings, delicate tile work and a variety of shapes; most of them are made from reclaimed French oak. “They not only look good, but also create a vibrant serving experience,” says Stefan. “I’d love for them to become a talking point when friends pop over.” Besides wooden boards, Stefan is also working on new exciting décor items such as wall clocks and desks. Find him on Facebook or call 076 162 3332. Fabric Tropical, floral and abstract motifs in bright bursts of colour make the new Digiflora collection (from R707/m) from Hertex spot on with the latest…

Who lives here? THE HOMEOWNERS Natalie and Alastair Haarhoff and their children Oliver (4) and Noa (3) WHERE Stellenbosch, Western Cape When Natalie and Alastair Haarhoff decided to make the move from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, they had little time to spare. “When we put our house in the city on the market, it sold in just one week – so we had to act really quickly! But when we were first shown what was to become our new home in Stellenbosch, I didn’t want to go further than the entrance foyer. With its low ceilings, melamine kitchen, two poky bedrooms and carpets throughout, I found it absolutely depressing,” recalls Natalie. Ultimately, however, the couple recognised the potential of the house. When they moved in, they removed every cupboard door…

After working in the film industry for years, Rosalind Nale and her husband Grant made the move to the tranquil village of Stanford in the Overberg in 2009. Originally the First Apostolic Church, their new home consisted of a barn-style building and separate cottage. The exterior of the barn was left in its original form, as were the ceilings, while interior walls were removed and a bathroom added. The cottage and barn were ‘combined’ to create a single building. “It was the perfect nest for our small family of three,” says Rosalind. “But then Lola the Labrador and our second son arrived, making us realise that we needed to expand.” Subsequent renovations started in 2013. These days, while Rosalind works with her estate agent mother, Grant continues to work as…

The weather is fine and it’s time to entertain outdoors. This stoep ticked all the boxes – all it needed was a splash of Plascon colour! The homeowners used Plascon Wall & All tinted in the colour Peach Dawn from the Heirloom palette. Plascon Wall & All was the perfect choice as its unique dirt barrier protects exterior walls against mould and fungus, keeping walls looking beautiful for years. And because this paint is so versatile, it can be used on walls, trims and even pot plants. Plus, it carries a remarkable 12-year guarantee! The colour Peach Dawn is warm and feminine, and it creates a welcoming atmosphere. It was paired with Plascon Wall & All White on the pillars and details such as the windowsill and apron to create…

During the month of February we will be all about Home and Food, and you can take your pick from various events and happenings hosted by your favourite magazines in Gauteng and Cape Town. That’s right: • 30 days of food & drink • 30 days of ideas & inspiration • 30 days of celebration & celebrities • 30 days of giveaways & promotions • 30 days of shopping & discounts The February countdown culminates in a fabulous 30 Days of Home + Food live weekend and you are invited to come and meet your favourite magazine team and experience the pages of our magazines coming to life in front of your very eyes. buy your tickets now! R150 per person for either a morning or afternoon session www.30days.co.za the…

PROJECT GUIDE Hard labour 3/10 Skill level 4/10 Time needed ± 1 hour Finished size ± 450mm (H) x 350mm (W) x 350mm (D) Do it yourself for Less than R400: wood R350, wood filler and screws R45 (paint and wax excluded) Shopping list (for one stool) • one 2 400 x 450mm laminated pine plank (20mm thick) cut to: four panels of 330 x 450mm (sides) one panel of 350 x 350mm (top)• 150-grit sandpaper• wood filler• twenty-four 6mm x 40mm chipboard screws Tools • pencil• tape measure• tri-square• cordless drill and 3mm drill bit• 35mm spade bit• jigsaw• 102mm hole saw• sander 1 Measure and mark a 20mm strip along one of the long sides of a 330 x 450mm panel. Drill four evenly spaced pilot holes in the strip. Repeat with the other three side panels. 2 Glue and…

Make these simple yet striking hanging planters with your kids – all you need is a few pieces of (offcut) timber, wire, air plants and Alcolin Ultra Wood Glue. Simply use Alcolin Ultra Wood Glue to fix two 120 x 22 x 22mm lengths across two others. Then drill holes through each corner joint and use these to create fixing points using binding wire. Hang your air planters in groups for added impact. Visit www.alcolin.com for product details or call the Sticky Questions Helpline toll-free on 0800 222 400 for expert advice.…

Double trouble Marie Nel of Ermelo writes I have two problems I need help with, please: • I have a potted azalea under a deciduous tree which gets enough light, food and water but never flowers. In two years it has borne just one flower, probably just to prove that it can if it wants to. Any advice? • We live in a townhouse complex; one of the residents had a problem with his kikuyu and now I have the same problem. The grass grows lush and thick, but when you walk on it, it feels almost spongy. When it gets cut, the grass under the top layer is brown and one can pull it off in tufts without the roots coming up too. Where this has happened, it remains…

Our Top 5 in this year’s competition have been selected and the countdown to the announcement of our 2015 winner has officially begun. This year, the world-renowned Spier Wine Farm outside Stellenbosch will be hosting our prestigious event – and you’re invited! Dating back to 1692, Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa and it’s the perfect venue for our Gala Event. Not only does Spier produce award-winning wines that can be paired with the delicious food grown on the farm or on neighbouring farms, it also boasts a four-star hotel and conference facilities set in tranquil surroundings. Join us for a fabulous brunch at Spier and enjoy the entertainment provided by musical ensemble Die Jaloersbokkies, with well-known RSG radio presenter Haidee Muller as your host…

Turn the page for a step-by-step guide to making your own . How to care for your kokedama • Position your kokedama where it will get bright light, but no direct sun, and spritz the moss with water daily to keep it fresh and green. • About once or twice a week or when the soil ball feels light to hold, immerse your kokedama in a container full of water until bubbles stop escaping; this usually takes a few minutes. Let it hang somewhere to drip for about five minutes before you return it to its usual spot. • Remove any dead or diseased foliage to keep the plant healthy. If roots start to show through, it’s time to repot your plant in a bed or container. • Most plants…

Q: Can I apply lime to my roses? They’ve been in the same beds for about five years and the leaves are yellow. In most regions in South Africa, no additional lime is required – especially when fertilising with Vigorosa, which contains sufficient lime to harden the cell walls. If the leaves are yellow but the veins are still green, this is known as chlorosis. It often occurs when the soil is very compact and hard, which prevents the uptake of iron by the roots because of a lack of oxygen in the soil. This is easily fixed by digging an inspection hole next to the rose; if the soil doesn’t crumble easily, dig plenty of organic material such as coarse pine bark and peanut shells into the soil about…

Potato and brinjal frittata Under R90 • Serves 4 • Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • Oven temperature: 200°C • 2 large brinjals, sliced• 700g potatoes, thinly sliced• 250g sliced smoked ham• 125ml Parmesan cheese,• 10 eggs, beaten• a pinch of nutmeg 1 Heat a griddle pan and grill the brinjal slices until cooked. Boil the potatoes in salted water until done and drain carefully. 2 Preheat the oven. Grease a 26cm ovenproof pan with butter. Layer the brinjal, potatoes and ham in the dish, sprinkling cheese between each layer. Season the egg with salt (remember the cheese is already salty), pepper and nutmeg and pour over the layers. Place the pan on the stove on a low heat for about 10 minutes to cook the base of the frittata. Then put the…

Milestone Kitchens offers a stunning range of freestanding kitchen units in four unique styles. Each unit is lovingly hand-crafted and constructed using a combination of solid wood and Supawood. With Milestone Kitchens you’re assured of great value for money: you get a top quality kitchen for half the price because you can fit it yourself and avoid a costly professional installation. Milestone Kitchens units can be purchased directly from their website at wholesale prices (their no showroom policy keeps costs to a minimum) – and they will deliver all over Southern Africa! “Freestanding units from Milestone Kitchens proved to be the answer to our kitchen dilemma,” says Anke Küsel of Harburg in KwaZulu-Natal. “We could select items from the Milestone Kitchens website that would fit into our space and we…

we live in a world where every effort is made to give women their rightful place in society. And that’s how it should be. I don’t have much patience with the archaic idea that only certain professions should be practiced by men, and thankfully this is no longer the case. So I consider myself as someone with a progressive outlook on life. But forgive me, there are certain aspects of my life that I only entrust to a certain gender. Am I sexist? Yes, I am. Because I want my butcher, my doctor and my mechanic to be a woman. And my hairdresser and my tailor must please be a man. Years ago, all butchers, doctors and mechanics were male. And hairdressers and tailors were mainly female. In the…

WINNING LETTER My expo expectations Kathleen Hach of Fish Hoek writes I had been looking forward to the 2015 Cape Homemakers Expo for months, but then I broke my ankle and worried that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the interesting painting, DIY and décor demonstrations that I’ve enjoyed every year at the charming Home stand. But then I felt better and made plans to go with a friend. I booked a lightweight wheelchair, bought tickets online to avoid the queues and printed the Home stand’s programme. But I experienced a huge disappointment the afternoon before: my dressing was changed and the doctor decided that elevation and rest were in order. My friend decided to spend the afternoon with me instead of going to the expo alone, so I surprised…

1 This way and that As if arranging slim terracotta tiles in a herringbone pattern wasn’t pretty enough, interior designer Camilla Fraser also added beautiful hand-painted tiles from MyTile (mytile.co.za) into the mix in this entrance hall at the Spice Route Winery (spiceroutewines.co.za) outside Paarl. The floor was inspired by blue and white ceramic shards found on the farm during the renovations. 2 Follow a pattern Rene Wentzel gave the concrete floor on the stoep of her Victorian house in Gardens, Cape Town a makeover with a coat of paint and plenty of patience. Start with a universal undercoat in the colour of your choice, make or buy a stencil that takes your fancy and start stencilling in a second colour. 3 Bottoms up! Create a patterned inlay in a…

Counting beans Abacus cushion cover R345, skinnylaminx.com Double up Medium and large yellow seagrass storage baskets R599 for both, @home Go tribal Airloom Arabesque rug (160 x 230cm) R1 599, superbalist.com Light grey Belfast grey pendant R1 300, The Lighting Warehouse Make a nest Brindisi hanging chair R5 250 (stand and cushion included), Patio Warehouse Living green Tapered planter R140, Woolworths Heavy metal Small metal side table with tray top (52 x 42 x 42cm) R699, @home livingspace You cane do it Indigo blue cane chair R2 000, greenelephantcollective.co.za Good glass Farmhouse pendant with adjustable cord length R627, Eurolux Drum roll… Curvy tump stool R1 795, Weylandts Floor it Palladio outdoor ceramic tile (600 x 600mm) R249/m², Italtile Nostalgia Sand ceramic floor and wall tile (400 x 400mm) R129.99/m², Johnson…

1 The old stoep roof, stoep pillars, an old built-in kennel and the main braai, plus a smaller one in the garden were all demolished. The high facebrick wall to the left of the braai (see previous page) was knocked down to waist-height to afford a view of the beautiful garden. 2 When the old floor tiles were being removed, Julia and Phil had to rig up a temporary kitchen. The tiles were replaced with sandstone-coloured tiles which complement the authentic sandstone around the pool. 3 The old kitchen window and single sliding door were replaced with stacking doors. The opening in the old stoep for the steps to the lower level of the house was closed up and the railing was removed. 4 A new braai was built with…

Don’t delay! Be sure to book a seat at Home’s DIY demonstrations at our new lifestyle event: 30 Days of Home + Food. Our DIY guru Deon de Goede will be joining forces with the inimitable Marc Lottering to teach you a thing or two with a power tool. They’re handy and hilarious – so be prepared to learn and laugh while watching them create an awesome project in just 30 minutes! Best of all? Once you’ve bought your ticket for the expo at just R150, these sessions are all free! • Catch them daily at 10:00 and 15:30. Kick back and relax Need to recharge your batteries? Then make yourself comfortable in our cosy lounge and hang out with Home’s editor, Wicus Pretorius, and meet Deon. And why not…

For the DIYers Make your own project from scratch with Home’s DIY expert Deon de Goede and paint specialist Marlene Kruger – then pop it in your boot and take it home with you! DIY workshop schedule Thursday, 29 October 11:30 – 13:00: Make, paint and frame a mirror with embellishments. 14:00 – 15:30: Make your own server. Friday, 30 October 11:30 – 13:00: Make, paint and frame a mirror with embellishments. 14:00 – 15:30: Make your own server. Saturday, 31 October 11:30 – 13:00: Make, paint and frame a mirror with embellishments. 14:00 – 15:30: Make a storage box on castors and decorate it with a paint stencil technique. Food demo schedule These demos are FREE but seats are limited, so get there early and don’t miss out on…

Vroom vroom! Ruby Tuesday and Maxi are ready to roll. – Holly and Ryan Laskey, Kloof, KZN Wet wet wet Water babies Mika and Lea love to splash around. – Cilliers Jordaan, Tamboerskloof Desert rose Hobbes loves helping Mom in the garden. – Nina O’Donnell, Roodepoort Enter the ninja There’s no such thing as too high for Kitler. – Dirk Muller, Durbanville King of the castle The view is always better from above, reckons Valentine. – Marie du Plooy, Bloemfontein Flower child Jack gets in touch with his inner pup. – Jonathan Wicht, Cape Town Medical aid for your pets Medical care for your furry friends is expensive but Paws24, in co-operation with Tuis|Home, now offers three affordable insurance options. Go to paws24.co.za. 1 From R34 per month: covers accidents…

Plant guide Common name Fuchsia Botanical name Fuchsia cultivars Semi shade to deep shade Mostly not frost-resistant Needs lots of water Suitable for hanging baskets, pots and the garden Prof Jan’s favourites For hanging baskets ‘Sir Matt Busby’, ‘Bella Rozella’, ‘Claudia’, ‘Devonshire Dumpling’ and ‘Blue Satin’. For shade gardens and pots ‘Pink Fantasia’, ‘Rose Fantasia’, ‘Beacon’, ‘Display’, ‘Patio Princess’, ‘Ringwood Market’, ‘President George Bartlett’, ‘General Monk’, ‘Dollar Prinzessin’ and ‘Wigan Peer’. Looking for a plant that just keeps on blooming from spring right through until late autumn? Then look no further than fuchsias – they’ll put on a wonderful show of colour in hanging baskets, pots or in a shady spot in the garden with delicate blooms in a wide variety of sizes, colours and shapes. Fuchsias are perennial plants…

Gardening tips for November • Keep soil moist where seedlings are planted until they’re established. Water shrubs and lawns thoroughly once a week and make sure that plants in outdoor containers are watered regularly. • Conserve moisture in the soil and discourage weeds from germinating by spreading a thick layer of mulch, leaving space around the stem. • Continue planting carrots, beetroot, peppers, tomatoes, sweetcorn and courgettes. Spread straw or pine bark as a mulch between rows of veggies. • Stake tall-growing perennials to the tips of each flower spike to avoid breaking in wind and heavy rain. • Pinch back fuchsias to encourage side shoots and more flowers. Water regularly and on hot days spray foliage when there is no sun on leaves, or foliage will get burnt. Feed…

My Great-Aunty Ray (sister to my paternal grandmother) couldn’t really tell me anything about the Italian fragment of my heritage. “That was on the Dudley side,” she said. There was a red-haired organist who married a French woman in East Africa, a dissident miner from Johannesburg who married a woman from St Helena and obvious bits of history that no-one could tell me about, gaping holes shrouded in an apartheid past. So far, there was no accounting for my love of anchovies and olives. This begs the question: do the flavours we carry and the flavours we yearn for always have roots in our heritage? It would be interesting to say that they do. A bit like that feeling of being at home in a country far from home. What…

Flight of fancy Bird pendant R1 380, Hout Couture Light a candle Moko Africa candleholder R140, we-heart-this.com Take a stand Pinocchio floor lamp R1 500, The Lighting Warehouse Clean lines Scandi back dining chair R1 499, @home Shelter from the storm Lantern R450, Coricraft Top drawer Wilson console R2 995, Coricraft A full plate Veneer charger plate R55, @home On that note… Think Boston notebook R190, hellopretty.co.za Down to earth Karoo dining chair R1 400, Mr Price Home Take a sip Cup and saucer with bird R280, thislittlemarket.co.za Layered effect Milky Centre bowl R450, hellopretty.co.za Dine in style Solid oak dining chair with rattan seat R1 659, Biggie Best On the side Mango wood and iron coffee table with chevron motif R995, Weylandts Weigh in Legend bamboo bathroom scale from…

Who lives here? THE HOMEOWNERS Property broker Debbie Woods and her husband Steve, an executive coach; they have two adult daughters, Sam and Camilla. WHERE Hout Bay, Cape Town it’s not often that a couple create their first home together when their firstborn is a toddler and continue to live there until they become grandparents. Not to mention remain friends with their builder – and neighbour – for 27 years! But this is exactly how things played out after Debbie and Steve Woods bought their plot in Overkloof just outside Hout Bay many years ago. “We were instantly drawn to this elevated plot with its unique natural rock formations and beautiful views of the Orangekloof Nature Reserve on the southern side of Table Mountain. The plot was owned by Paul…

1 Paint a feature wall SHOPPING LIST Stanley spirit level R150 • Tape measure R95 • Masking tape R20 • Paintbrush R25 • Econo roller tray set R20 • Daring Scandinavia from Dulux Colours of the World R190/2.5L Total R500 1 Measure and mark 900mm from the floor up the wall. Use a spirit level to mark this height across your wall with masking tape. 2 Mark intervals of 300mm on the masking tape line, as well as at the bottom of the wall. 3 Then connect the marks diagonally with masking tape to create diamond shapes. 4 Paint the wall with two coats of Daring Scandinavia, letting the paint dry between applications. 5 Once the paint has dried thoroughly, you can peel the masking tape off to reveal your…

Cement the deal Leandra Clifford-Spies of Moreleta Park writes We’ve removed the tiles in our house and would like concrete floors, but our budget is tight. We don’t want raw cement but rather a white, grey or light blue floor. And what can we seal it with to make it shiny? Any advice? Karin Cronjé of Hands On Creative Building & Management replies There are different ways of achieving an attractive concrete floor. Because of the colour scheme (grey, white or light blue) that you want, it won’t be a good idea to add a colour pigment to the cement mixture. These colour pigments are too light to make the colour of cement lighter. So you have two choices: Option 1 Spread a layer of white cement, mixed with a…

Historic style Ilana Boon of Pretoria writes This heirloom belonged to my gran, who was married to a Hollander; can you tell me anything about it? Jo-Marie Rabe, furniture historian and co-owner of Piér Rabe Antiques, replies This interesting oak chair is late Victorian. Furniture from this period (1880) is characterised by elaborate ornamentation and the eclectic resurgence of historic styles. Your chair is a good example. The shape is strongly influenced by the Jacobian style popular from 1603 – 1625. The carving on the top rung is inspired by the legendary griffin which has been used as a decorative and symbolic element for thousands of years. The griffin has the body of a lion (the king of the animal kingdom) and the wings and beak of an eagle (the…

Anxiety and adopted dogs Carolin Garrett of Pretoria writes We adopted an adult dog from the SPCA. Olga is small and was in good physical condition, but she was a nervous wreck. She did her business in the house and when I scolded her, she got such a fright that now she’s afraid of me. She’s also very scared of a collar and wets herself if I try to put it on. Should I rather use a harness? How does one teach an older dog good toilet habits? Dr Elize van Vollenhoven, a member of the South African Veterinary Association, replies Thank you for caring so much for Olga! Urination and defecation in the home is common in anxious dogs. When you punish such a dog, its anxiety just increases…

Plant guide Common name St Joseph’s lily Botanical name Lilium longiflorum Full sun Average water needs Frost resistant Good cut flower Highly fragrant Flowers from October to December A gift of two buckets of St Joseph’s lily bulbs from her mother years ago has rewarded Illze Muller (left) of the farm Uitkyk near Herbertsdale with an abundance of flowers today – more than enough for herself and plenty to share! “When I first got the bulbs, I planted them in two rows next to my ‘Iceberg’ roses,” recalls Illze. “They did so well that I had to increase the size of the bed every two years and the bulbs, which multiplied on their own, had to be planted further and further apart. I later moved the lilies to my herb…

1 Summer annuals for your garden • Grow sweetly-scented carpets of alyssum or compact varieties of marigolds as edgings along paths. Portulaca, with its small cup-shaped flowers, and verbena quickly spread carpets of colour between paving, in rockery pockets and on slopes. • Don’t plant singly in borders; plant in groups of seven or more. Salpiglossis sinuata grows 60cm tall with trumpet-shaped flowers of red, pink, purple and yellow and prominent veining on the petals. Tall-growing cleome, with its narrow flower petals of white, pink and lavender-pink, is an elegant choice for the back of a border; otherwise, opt for the more compact ‘Sparkler’ (60cm). • Heat-tolerant vinca in pink, apricot, lilac and grape; powder-puff mauve-blue ageratum; and funnel-shaped white, pink, salmon or lime-green flowers of nicotiana blend well together…

Tomato relish Makes 500ml Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1–1½ hours • 2 onions• 4 large garlic cloves• 8 large ripe tomatoes or 2 tins whole tomatoes (410g each)• 30ml olive oil• 125ml red wine• 45ml tomato paste• 5ml sugar• 4 sprigs fresh thyme• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic. 2 Make a cross at the bottom of each tomato with a sharp vegetable knife. Put the tomatoes in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over. Let them stand for a while until the skins loosen and then peel them. Cut them into cubes. 3 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sauté slowly over moderate heat until the onions are soft and glossy. Add the garlic and…

Great value wines 1 Orrelstryk 2015 Sauvignon Blanc from Altona in Philadelphia (R55 from De Malle Meul wine shop) is light and fruity – perfect for sundowners on the stoep. Check out demallemeul.co.za. 2 Viticulturist and famed Van Loveren cousin Neil Retief is proud to put his name to the farm’s lauded Colombar (from R39.99 at the cellar door). Grapes for Neil’s Pick Colombar 2015 are harvested from a single vineyard by hand and at night to ensure optimal ripeness. Enjoy this refreshing wine with prominent flavours of guava ice-cold with poultry, pork or picnic-style snacks. Visit vanloveren.co.za. 3 The lively, sweet strawberry flavours and fruity finish of Grande Provence’s Angels Tears Rosé 2015 (R35 at the cellar door) make this wine a wonderful partner for lightly seasoned seafood dishes…