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As a child I loved to body-surf – my dad leading the way with his hands outstretched in front of him. He would ride wave after wave, sometimes with quite bad scratches on his chest from shells, but always with a grin on his face. I was, of course, hot on his heels, but certain skills take a while to acquire, and often a wave would fold me in half. Legs here, arms there, seaweed in my hair and my swimming trunks leaden with sand. This past week I felt like that all over again, but the ocean wasn't in sight. It was deadline week, with the added pressure of presentations and video projects and an important awards ceremony in the Boland – plus a speech at a congress in…

Send décor and lifestyle news to johane.neilson@tuis.co.za. In the groove We can't stop smiling at Concrete Corporation's new Sophia wall mount (R10 330, including floating bracket, concretecorp.co.za) in buttery Tuscan Sun! The elegant fluting and halfmoon shape (500mm L × 450mm W × 150mm H) with a chic splashback (330mm W × 500mm H × 27mm T) make it a classic choice for any bathroom or washroom. DIARISE IT! Don't miss local artist Alex Hamilton's three-part art event at The Gallery at Glen Carlou in Simondium from 24 November – 2 February 2025. You can expect a solo exhibition by Hamilton entitled 30 Years of Arting Around (A Redospective), a group exhibition curated by Hamilton called Dream Dream World: The Morpheus Mash-Up and the debut of his illustrated autobiography Arting…

STYLE UPDATE 1 An all-rounder We're smitten with this indoor-outdoor entertaining area in St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape. Designed by DMV Architecture and constructed by the owner-builder, it ticks all the boxes. Organic shapes in the form of a rounded concrete overhang, curvy boundary wall, cylindrical chimney and pizza oven are bang on trend, and add a soft touch to the design. 2 Go with the flow Cavity sliding doors, which neatly glide into the wall cavity, allow for an unobstructed connection between the indoor braai area and the stoep. Unlike stacking or folding doors, they don't take up any room when open, thereby enhancing a greater sense of space. They can also be opened partially when necessary. 3 The deck is on the same level as the floor inside,…

Write to us at Home Readers’ Letters, PO Box 1802, Cape Town 8000; email editor@homemag.co.za, or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/homemag) or Instagram @TuisHomeMag. When submitting a letter, please include your full name and the town in which you live. WINNING LETTER My flooring solution Louise Alder of Port Alfred writes I love Home mag and your Paint It extra issue! I always find inspiration in these magazines that encourages me to attempt similar upcycling ideas in my home or garden. For some time, I have found carpet stains difficult to resolve, so I decided to investigate an alternative cost-effective flooring option. However, that proved difficult in my small town so, inspired by one of your articles, I decided to lift the wall-to-wall carpet in my bedroom and paint the…

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ADVICE Email your queries to experts@homemag.co.za. Meet the designers Heritage design in contemporary homes The dynamic duo behind Pedersen + Lennard, James Lennard and Luke Pedersen, met as industrial design students in Cape Town. Brought together by their shared love of simple lines, a timeless aesthetic, and the country they're proud to call home, they established their business in 2008. “Our furniture and homeware are proudly made under one roof in Cape Town, and sought-after worldwide,” says Luke. “We have coined the term ‘Afro-Scandi’ to best describe our pieces: think clean lines, classic designs and bright pops of colour. “Much of what we consider to be heritage South African design has been influenced by craftspeople from all over who have passed through SA or made a home here. Each left…

ADVICE Email queries to pets@homemag.co.za. Game on! Border Collie Chloe is psyched up for playtime. – Alice Stemmet, Leeudoringstad, North West On form Kietie has perfected her pose. – Nita Heyns, Centurion One, two, three! The ‘triplets’ chitter chatter with the kids next door. – Elsabe Crocker, Johannesburg Fit as a fiddle Sophie is all kitted out for her morning walk. – Yolandé Castle, Cape Town On a pedestal Ginger tabby cat Tigger knows he is adorable. – Mieke Beyers, Gqeberha Carpe diem Little Peanut seizes the day. – Pieter Scholtz, Worcester WIN! Each owner whose pet is featured here wins a gift voucher worth R500 from Petshop Science (petshopscience.co.za). Find all your pet products under one roof at Petshop Science where knowledgeable in-store assistants can help you make the…

FOOD | BRUNCH Devilled egg salad with homemade baconnaise Transform this retro party snack into a contemporary crowd-pleaser by serving the devilled eggs as part of a BLT salad. Makes 24 snacks Preparation time: 35 minutes • 12 hard-boiled eggs • 24 lettuce leaves to use as ‘bowls’ (crispy Cos lettuce works well) • 1 large ripe tomato or a handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced • 200ml croutons, homemade or bought • 60ml grated Parmesan BACONNAISE • 200g bacon bits • canola oil • 3 egg yolks • 7.5ml Dijon mustard • ½ a garlic clove, finely chopped • a pinch of salt and pepper • 15ml red wine vinegar • a generous dash of hot sauce 1 Make the baconnaise Fry the bacon bits in a little oil until…

URBAN OASIS De Tafel is a refined dinner-only dining destination at the Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa in the leafy suburb of Upper Wynberg in Cape Town. Chef Gregory Henderson takes his cue from the indigenous flora and flavours of the Cape for the multi-course menu (including a plant-based option). Visit palmhouse.co.za for details. TAKE IT OUTSIDE Exclusive to @home, the Ziipa Piana Pizza Oven (pictured in Terracotta; R8 999, bash.com) promises the most delicious pizzas! Its compact size means it's perfect for smaller outdoor spaces, while foldable feet make it easy to store and move. FARM FAVOURITES Bring a little country to your table with designer and illustrator Kelly Jackson's melamine and cork A Karoo Farm placemats (R200 each, kellyjackson.co.za) featuring a Merino sheep, Angora goat, Nguni cow,…

BACK PAGE We were out on a strenuous early-morning walk recently when, out of the blue, my stalwart friend Jacques declared how much he was missing the shrink. “A shrink?” I asked, quite surprised. For the life of me I can't picture old Jacques on The Couch, clutching a box of tissues and snivelling about life being unfair. He's more of a take-it-on-the-chin kind of guy. A fitness pro and black belt karate sensei with heck-knows-how-many dans. And the father of two boys aged eight and 10. “Not ‘a’ shrink,” he corrected me. “The Shrink.” Turns out that's what his late mom called her Discipline Device. “When I was little,” he elaborated, “we still had concepts like ‘no’. And ‘because I said so’ and ‘go play and be quiet’. And…

A green space Rhys and Meg Ralph's home in Parkhurst, Johannesburg is a wonderland of interconnected spaces. This cosy courtyard just offthe TV room boasts an abundance of greenery and a spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace. “My vision was to ‘green’ all the walls,” says Meg, an interior designer. Here, climbers such as tickey creeper (Ficus pumila) and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) provide a lush backdrop. The angular table sits squarely in the space, as if it was always meant to be there. “The concrete table is from Builders Merchant and it weighs over 600kg, so it's never moving from that courtyard!” says Meg with a laugh. Get to work After moving into this house with their daughter Lily, the Ralphs started making adjustments – a skylight…

READER HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Adriaan du Plessis WHERE Waterkloof, Pretoria SIZE 700m² Very little remains of the old Tuscan architecture of this house dating from the '90s. Thanks to a major novation, the spacious home in the leafy suburb of Waterkloof in Pretoria now boasts a contemporary look - both inside and out. After all, attorney Adriaan du Plessis is a seasoned renovator – this is his third home makeover. His previous project was featured in the 2021 issue of Home Renovations. This time, though, he plans to stay put for a while. “My previous home is in the same suburb and I like the area because it's safe, quiet and established, with huge old trees, houses and gardens,” says Adriaan. “My goal now was to create a lovely home that…

QUICK FOOD Lamb rib chops with bean salad Under R350 • Serves 4 • Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 8 small lamb chops (loin or rib) • 15ml olive oil • 5ml each ground coriander and cumin • 5ml lemon juice SALAD • 250ml quinoa, rinsed and drained • 500ml chicken stock • 1 tin (400g) butter beans, drained • 1 small red onion, chopped • 100g mixed nuts, seeds and dried cranberries • 30ml lemon juice • 60ml chopped parsley • 15ml chopped fresh dill • 200g green beans, steamed and cut smaller • 45ml olive oil • 100g feta • 2 small heads of cos lettuce, broken into leaves and rinsed 1 Place the quinoa and stock in a pot and bring to the boil. Reduce…