Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Home

The second half of the year is always the busiest, which is probably to be expected. As we count down the months in the run-up to Christmas, the pressure starts to build. Things need to get done and the longer the list, the more you need to multi-task. I love a deadline. If something needs to get done, give me a target date. That’s probably why I feel so at home in the media industry; because it’s all about deadlines. So it’s not surprising that the first question asked when a new project is discussed is usually: “What’s the deadline?” First with an introspective frown, then with narrowed eyes. You can see colleagues doing sums in their heads. Will we make it? And what about the other deadlines? I always…

ON THE BOX The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (Season 1 starts 7 October on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv) follows architect Piers Taylor and actress and property enthusiast Caroline Quentin as they discover the world’s most remarkable abodes. The pair travels far and wide – across mountains, through forests, along coasts and deep underground – to find unique and unusual properties. STEENBERG GARDEN PARTY 5 October: The Kitchen at L’antico Giardino, Lanseria, Johannesburg Savour the best of spring with the finest bubblies and wines when Constantia meets Gauteng at the annual Steenberg Garden Party. Enjoy delicious wines and tuck into a harvest table laden with fresh culinary delights, while live music sets the scene for a relaxed al fresco lunch. Tickets cost R600 per person at webtickets.co.za. For further…

Tidy solution Stacy and Jacques van Zyl of Brackenfell were keen to create an inviting – and affordable – entrance leading from the front door into their open-plan living and dining area. Jacques used pallets to build a structure with a frame, which he mounted on the wall next to the front door to define the space. “Storage is limited in our home and this area now serves as a place to hang our jackets, hats, scarves and bags – and the kist works as both storage and seating,” says Stacy. A playful touch A guest bedroom in Dirk and Sindi Jooste’s Durbanville home doubles as a playroom for their kids – Chrisjan (5), Ruan (3) and Amelie (1). To keep the space neat, they rely on a large built-in…

WHO LIVES HERE? Jonty and Melanie Rhodes with Ethan (12), Timothy (9) and India (4) WHERE St James, Cape Town SIZE 120m2 It seems fitting that Jonty Rhodes and his wife Melanie’s home is located in St James in Cape Town’s False Bay – a quiet coastal suburb famed for its warmer water, colonial architecture and ability to sidestep the city’s howling south-easter. Jonty and Melanie, who first met six years ago while surfing, are ocean lovers who share a passion for longboarding. They’re often spotted at their home break in Muizenberg, just a few minutes away from their house. The couple bought their 170-year-old heritage home online four years ago when they were based in India, where Jonty was coaching for the Indian Premier League. At the time, Melanie…

Set the mood Danielle Brown of Blouberg writes I was very impressed with the mood boards created by Annelie Carstens for the renovation of her house in Home’s TV show 1,2,3 Fix It!. We will be doing home renovations soon and I want to create mood boards, too. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Décor expert and stylist Kim Bougaardt replies A mood board is a valuable design tool that contains images and even samples to define the look and feel you want to achieve in your space. It sets the tone for your project. Follow these steps when compiling your mood board: 1 Choose your format Cardboard A mood board need not be a physical piece of cardboard like Annelie’s, although this method gives you the pleasure…

You will need • lacquer thinners • mutton cloth • 50mm and 38mm paintbrush • masking tape (optional) • bucket of water • Tjhoko Paint in the colours Sherif’s Stone and Charm’s Silver • Tjhoko Paint Antique Brown Glaze Project notes • Old wooden furniture is soaked in oil – make sure you clean it thoroughly. Find out whether it was varnished or treated with raw linseed oil. These products take about six months to cure before you can paint over them. • Rather wear gloves when working with lacquer thinners.  • Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next one. • Mix metallic paint well before and during use. Here’s how... 1 Clean the wardrobe thoroughly with lacquer thinners and give it at least 20 minutes to…

1 IsoBoard can be treated with water-based paints and wood stains to suit your colour scheme. 2 When replacing a ceiling, leave the existing ceiling as is and simply install IsoBoard directly underneath – a quick and permanent solution with minimal mess or fuss! 3 Adjacent boards interlock with tongue-and-groove edges, providing easy installation and a continuous layer of thermal insulation. 4 Concealed fixing clips and an adhesive are included in the package when installing IsoBoard as a ceiling. IsoBoard is easy to install; watch the video at homemag.co.za.…

Celebrate your garden Garden Day on Sunday 20 October is an opportunity to get together to appreciate and celebrate the joy of gardening and gardens with a tea party, picnic or braai with family and friends (see page 97). Make this a memorable occasion by planting a tree with pink flowers in recognition of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month; consider pompon tree (Dais cotinifolia), crab-apple (Malus), flowering cherry (Prunus) and pride-of-India (Lagerstroemia indica) for small gardens, and Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense) and silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa syn. Chorisia speciosa) for big gardens. Fun in the sun It’s not always the perfectly manicured garden or one with rare and unusual plants that we remember. Sometimes it’s a garden with a touch of whimsy that makes people smile. During the time…

Stumped! Anton Nel of Wellington writes I occasionally see homeowners in Home using tree stumps as décor in their homes. Tree stumps may contain fungi and be a magnet for wood borers. I take it that they must first be treated before you use them as décor? If so, with what? JJ replies These tree stumps are, as far as I know, treated with a mixture of wood oil and turpentine. It is applied very thickly and the logs are left outside for a week or more before being used indoors. Clivias from seed Danie van der Walt of Northcliff, Johannesburg writes I am keen to propagate new plants from clivia seeds. When is the best time to harvest the seeds and can I place them in a shallow container…

WHO LIVES HERE? The Streicher family WHERE Stellenbosch SIZE 6 000m² TYPE OF SOIL Clay For Jeandri Streicher of Stellenbosch, her garden is more than just a place where plants grow. As a photographer, she also creates pictures in it using its lines and shapes. “When I work as a photographer, lines are important for a striking photo,” she explains. “When we planned our garden I thought in terms of ‘pictures’ with a romantic look. The plantings are like frames that add shape, structure and depth. In this way, I already have a composition without too much extra effort.” Jeandri started the garden seven years ago. She enlisted the help of Liesl van der Walt, head gardener at Babylonstoren, with the establishment of indigenous species in the garden – some…

Searching for a rose that flowers virtually all year round? Then look no further than ‘Mutabilis’, an old-fashioned shrub rose that bears a profusion of five-petalled blooms in spring especially – so much so, it looks as if a kaleidoscope of dainty butterflies has alighted on the bush! Its single flowers are a light honey colour when they open, changing to pink and then deepening to a crimson as they age. The shrub is never just one colour; it always has blooms in all three hues which makes it a real asset in the garden. After the flowering season, it forms beautiful burnt-orange rosehips. ‘Mutabilis’ is evergreen in temperate climates and will even flower in winter. It is hardy, with few thorns, is fairly disease-free and grows quickly. Plant it in a…

Tortilla stack with ham Under R140 • Enough for 4 hearty servings Preparation time: 10 minutes • Cooking time: 20 minutes Oven temperature: 200°C • 6 tortillas • 250ml cheese sauce (ready-made or make your own) • 12 slices gypsy ham • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced • 1 ripe avocado, sliced • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • 250ml mozzarella, grated Preheat the oven. Arrange the 6 tortillas on your worktop and spread a spoonful of cheese sauce on each. Arrange the ham and tomatoes on 3 of the tortillas and the avocado slices and red onion on 2 (keep 1 tortilla plain). Sprinkle cheese over all 6. Stack the tortillas carefully on top of each other (start with a ham-and-tomato tortilla and alternate with the two fillings) in an ovenproof dish. Finish with the plain tortilla. Bake…

FROM ME TO YOU Cheese-slicer gift set with satin copper handle finish R450, woolworths.co.za BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH From 1 October, R1 from each pink punnet of 250g whole and sliced white button mushrooms sold in Pick n Pay stores nationally will be used to purchase silicone prostheses for women affected by breast cancer and who cannot afford reconstruction after surgery. To learn more about this joint initiative between the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), Pick n Pay and Thermopac, go to mushroominfo.co.za. MIGHTY MEATY! The iconic Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl, Cape Town has reopened with new owners, a new restaurant and a refreshed look across its luxury suites. The reimagined restaurant Viande (meaning meat in French) is the brainchild of Pete Goffe-Wood, SA’s much-loved ‘Kitchen Cowboy’, and…

WINNING LETTER It’s an original Linda Klopper of Greyton writes Returning to South Africa from New Zealand as a pensioner eight years ago, I realised I would have to be innovative to bring in extra income as the cost of living was expensive then and even more so now in 2019. I saved all the magazines I could afford on my return, Home being one of my absolute favourites! I was inspired by your October 2014 issue recently and want to share my creation with you – I hope it will encourage others to think ‘outside the box’. Your cover plus an origami dress and a hint of colour looks stunning and I’m pleased to say I have sold a number of them and so appreciate the comments on the…

Fine fabric Make a statement with dramatic Moorea Pacific cotton curtaining fabric from Stuart Graham (R525/m, 137cm W); visit stuartgraham.co.za. EXOTIC LIGHTING We love the new Moroccan-inspired Tangier indoor pendant range from The Lighting Warehouse – especially this beauty in the colour Old Brass (R1 199, 55cm L x 28cm W). Go to lightingwarehouse.co.za. MANDALA ART Book 3 of the popular range Colouring for Adults – Mandala Art by Lize Beekman has hit the shelves! It features 10 of Lize’s hand-drawn artworks printed on thick high quality art paper that tears out easily so you can frame your masterpieces. The book costs R180 and is available at lizebeekman.co.za or at bookstores listed on the website. Paint & Décor has launched a stunning ‘paint to fabric and wallpaper’ range under the…

WHO LIVES HERE? Paul and Loraine Bewsher and Karin Sfredo WHERE Stanford SIZE house: 650m²; erf: 3 000m² The discussion started on a sunny Friday, while on a road trip to a friend’s wedding in Baardskeerdersbos. Pretoria residents Paul and Loraine Bewsher and their friend Karin Sfredo left Cape Town airport and took the scenic route via Clarence Drive, meandering through Rooi Els and Betty’s Bay to see if they could find the answer to a hypothetical question they’d been discussing for years: where would they ultimately retire? They stopped in all the villages en route, from Gordon’s Bay to Hermanus. But it wasn’t until they took a turn into Stanford that something clicked into place. “We really liked the vibe and returned the next day to visit a local…

1 Monochrome with a twist Henau Marais and Sharon O’Callaghan Marais had planned a minimalist black-and-white en suite for the main bedroom in their Riebeek-Kasteel home. “Because it’s small, I wanted only crisp clean lines and the stark contrast of black and white to open up the space,” says Sharon, an interior designer. “But then I saw this wallpaper!” she says of the Arthouse Banana Palm Coffee wallpaper from Hertex. “I fell in love and just had to have it. This bathroom was the last space in our home that still needed a makeover, so it was the only place I could use it – and, thank goodness, it worked!” It’s in the detail A splashback of white tiles adds to the monochrome look the couple wanted and prevents the…

You will need SHOPPING LIST • twenty 3 000 x 10 x 44mm pine planks • two 3 000 x 530mm laminated pine planks • one packet 15mm panel pins • one packet corner blocks • one packet 8mm x 16mm screws • four 6mm x 55mm nail-in anchors • pine wood filler • 220-grit sandpaper • paint of your choice TOOLS • cordless drill and 3mm drill bit • pencil • tape measure • try square • hammer drill and 6mm masonry bit • pneumatic nail gun • paintbrushes Get started... 1 Remove the door handles and fill the screw holes with wood filler. Measure the length of the doors and saw the 10 x 44mm pine planks accordingly. Glue the vertical planks to the doors using the Alcolin…

From watercolours to oils Jogayle Wahl of Pietermaritzburg writes I was given this original watercolour painting by Cornelis Hendrikus Kersenboom; can you tell me anything about him or the value of the piece? Kayleen Wrigley of Walker Scott Art Advisory replies Unfortunately, not much is known about the painter Cornelis Hendrikus Kersenboom. He lived in Rotterdam in the early 20th century and scenes of the shipping port comprise the majority of his subject matter, with a few Dutch pastoral pieces in-between. For the most part, it appears that he would sketch studies in watercolour before completing his works in oil paint. Your piece appears to be one such preparatory sketch on paper and as such does not hold significant value. The work does, however, show great skill and would make…

While many architects prefer a blank slate, Johannesburg-based Minky Lidchi loves renovating. Even as a student, for her fourth-year architecture project, she chose to measure up old farm buildings. Minky bought her house in Fresnaye, Cape Town in 2011 after years of scouting for a modest freestanding property in a good location. With an increasing number of clients in Cape Town, it made sense to invest in a second property in the city that could also be rented out. While initial plans were to double the floor space of the compact 1930s home and maximise the views by adding a level, practical considerations led her to downsize her ambitions. “I had a vision of a big house, and then I cut it in half,” she says. Reverting to the 180m2…

October is the most beautiful month… Smells like a rose… Skye takes a moment to check out the lavender. – Michelle van der Spuy, Germiston On top of the world Rescue dog Johannes is in his element after a swim. – Marie Bester, Swellendam It’s a look With her green eyes, Willy Nelson matches Granny’s décor beautifully. – Tharia Unwin, Kroonstad Game on! Tessa loves to play among the flowers. – Gabi Baronetti, Langebaan Into the sunset Gizmo enjoys her view of the Karoo. – Wendy Young, Uniondale In the swing of things Siya and Kiitos enjoy the morning sun in dad’s hammock. – Jurgen Human, Uvongo, KZN WIN!  Each owner whose pet is featured here wins a medium K9 Castle for dogs or a Kitty Castle for cats from…

Gazania Gazanias are tough, drought-tolerant perennials, clump-forming or carpeting, with green or grey foliage. Daisy-like flowers of the species are usually yellow or orange, while cultivars come in many colours: white, pink, yellow, orange and mahogany, plain or striped. Gazanias are excellent for slopes and rockeries, as a ground-covering for bare soil and also do well in seaside gardens. They need a sunny position for the flowers to fully open.…

• Water pear (Syzygium guineense) is a rewarding, fast-growing plant that requires little attention. • Wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana) flourishes in clay soil and the branches look beautiful in vases. • Churchyard cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’) for their tall silhouettes in the garden. These trees also grow quickly. • Lemon trees as we make limoncello from the peels every year. Never spray the trees with poison if you plan to use the peels. • Viburnum spp. can be pruned into topiaries or hedges; they are a fabulous foliage plant for flower arranging. • Annuals such as poppies and cornflower for colour in spring and, of course, forget-me-nots with their pretty cobalt-blue flowers. • Chincherinchee for an abundance of white blooms in October. This indigenous bulb grows easily; I…

RICE PILAF WITH BUTTER-FRIED MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN The butter-and-beer fried mushrooms in this vegetarian dish will also impress meat lovers. Makes 6 generous servings • Preparation time: 10 minutes • Cooking time: 30 minutes • 30ml each olive oil and butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 200g button mushrooms, halved • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 500ml jasmine or long-grain rice • 60ml light beer • about 500ml vegetable stock • 60ml flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 125ml whole almonds, toasted and chopped • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced • 15ml fresh lemon juice • Parmesan shavings, to garnish 1 Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-based pan and sauté the onions until soft and glossy. Stir in the mushrooms and fry until golden-brown. Add the garlic and rice and stir until all the grains are coated with oil. 2 Add…

Makes at least 12 doughnuts Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 4 x 250ml (560g) flour • 60ml (25g) cocoa • 15ml baking powder • a pinch of salt • 80ml buttermilk • 125ml butter, melted • 4 eggs • 180ml (150g) sugar • vegetable oil for deep-frying • icing of your choice 1 Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Combine the buttermilk and butter in a second bowl and set aside. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. First beat the buttermilk mixture into the egg mixture, then mix in the flour to form a smooth dough. 2 Shape the dough into a flat disc then cover with cling film. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is optional, although the cooling process makes the dough firmer…

Some friends and I were gathered around a pot of lamb stew the other night when World War III broke out. We were quarrelling over politics, of course. And from politics we moved on to the economy. And then on to crime. “And I have had it with newspapers as well,” declared Koos, a farmer with hands like ploughshares. He banged one of the ploughshares on the table so hard that the candles trembled in their holders. “It’s nothing but scandals, disasters and misery. The minute I open a newspaper, my heart sinks into my bloody bladder.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” I shot back, indignantly. “Newspapers don’t create the news, they report it. Or do you prefer your news tied up in little bows?” The rest of the company immediately rushed…

Nespresso, the leader in portioned coffee, has released its new Barista Creations range: expertly-crafted blends designed for their unique alchemy with milk. Now everyone can be a home barista! From a small cortado to larger cappuccinos, a variety of recipes can be created from each one – the Chiaro, Scuro and Corto coffees. Share your coffee creations on social media, using these hashtags: #BaristaCreationsZA #NespressoZA; check out buynespresso.com for more information about the range and coffee machines.…

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Q: Where did the homeowner buy the lovely towels on page 61 of your March 2019 issue? – Mini Scholtz, Piketberg A: The towel is from online décor store knus.co. Also try MRP Home (mrphome.com) or @home (home.co.za) for printed towels. Q: What’s the name of the paint colour used on the wall on page 41 of your May 2017 issue? – Kate Jeffries, Johannesburg A: The colour is Peninsula from Prominent Paints (prominentpaints.co.za). Q: What kind of paint did the homeowner use on the wall on page 53 of the March 2019 issue? – Nadine Coetsee, via Facebook A: The paint used on that wall is Fired Earth Breakthrough in the colour Boost (fired-earth.co.za). Q: Where can I buy the tan leather couch featured on page 61 of your…

You will need • Alcolin Professional Wood Glue • Alcolin Woodfiller • 32 x 220mm planks in the following lengths: two 468mm (sides) one 500mm (top) one 640mm (diagonal) one 320mm (diagonal) • pencil • try square • jigsaw • one packet of 6mm x 50mm screws • drill and 3mm bit • 220-grit sandpaper Get started... 1 Cut both ends of the long (640mm) diagonal plank, as well as one end of the short (320mm) plank, at 45°. Place all the planks in position and mark where the pilot holes should go. Drill the pilot holes and glue and screw the two diagonal planks together to form the T-shape. 2 Glue and screw one of the 468mm sides at a right angle to the 500mm top and attach it…

When space is scarce, priorities are tested and compromises must be made. But constraints give rise to creative solutions! Through the sometimes challenging process of a makeover, the vision of how one wants to live becomes clearer. Seasoned renovator Minky Lidchi offers the following advice: • Be as generous as you can within the limits of what you have. Think long, high, wide… Where can I open up? • Be practical. Choose materials that improve with age. I want to do life; I don’t want to do maintenance. Time is precious. • Spend money wisely. My clients often ask me why the budget for windows and doors is so high. I tell them it’s because the views and the light are free. • Limit materials. I try to simplify everything. Opt for fewer finishes…

Jane van der Berg of Johannesburg writes I’m a primary school teacher and I’m keen to teach our little ones about dogs as it seems that a lot of them don’t really know how to handle them; any advice? Joanna Banks of dog sanctuary Dogtown replies It’s concerning to hear that almost half of all children will have been bitten by a dog by age 12, especially since in many instances this could have been prevented with the correct education. We often hear parents boast about their pets and how they can even put their hands in their dog’s food, but it’s vital to understand what can provoke a dog to bite a child. In fact, the triggers are often similar to those things that create stress for humans in…

Jenny Argyle of Pretoria writes My ‘Ann Wrighton’ roses are not growing well; should they be cut back to encourage new growth? Ludwig replies Cutting back or putting extra fertiliser on a struggling rose will more than likely kill it. The aim is to increase the leaves on the bush as this builds up the root system. The best way is to pinch off the tips of all the new growth. This increases pressure in the stem and encourages dormant eyes to sprout as well as the formation of basal shoots. You can do this by pinching back once, twice or even three times but if the rose bush doesn’t respond satisfactorily, it’s best to dig it up and plant a new rose. Joey Theron of Hermanus writes I love…

Share your celebrations on social media, using the tag @GardenDaySA. With summer in the air, what better time to down tools and celebrate your garden? That’s exactly the aim of Garden Day on Sunday 20 October! Invite neighbours over for a get-together, whether it be a picnic with tea and cake, a plant swap or lunch on the stoep! Flower crowns are still synonymous with Garden Day celebrations, so wear yours with pride! Or take it one step further like Home reader Stacy van Zyl of Brackenfell, and design a stunning yet simple table setting for your celebrations. See her tips on the right, or find more inspiration on her blog sawdustandhighheels.com. Stacy’s creative plans... PLANT POTS If the pots are made of plastic, wrap them in brown paper tied…

No other flower offers such a wide range of colours, forms and sizes as roses. They are generally divided into categories according to their growth habit and bloom shape; these are the most common garden types: Hybrid teas If you love picking roses for your home throughout the growing season, plant a hybrid tea rose. They bloom continuously for extended periods and their long, strong stems make them excellent cut flowers. Ranging in height from 90cm to 2m, they look good in a formal rose bed or in a mixed border with companion plants such as foxgloves, delphiniums, salvias, day lilies and irises. Their blooms can have as few as five petals, like ‘Dainty Bess’, to as many as 75. Plant them about 80cm apart to ensure that they have…