Fall in love with VISI this summer, featuring seven holiday havens, six acclaimed authors getting romantic, the über-cool new Virgin Health Club, and 34 reasons to let decor, design and architecture keep you cool.
“Finally you can shift into low gear, relax and take time out to get some good sun on your legs, and read,” writes editor-in-chief Sumien Brink in her letter, followed by six essayists who are sure to set the tone for your vacation, festivities and fresh new year. Comedian Stuart Taylor writes about how he always falls head-over-heels in summer, while theatre maestro David Kramer remembers the most important holiday romance of his life – both will surprise you! Die Burger journalist Willemien Brümmer remembers her fairytale reveries of childhood, romance writer Mokopi Shale recounts how she learnt to love herself, and PEN award-winning author Masande Ntshanga remembers the languid heat of his student days, and Nabokov. Sunday Times columnist Paige Nick ponders the hilarious similarities between shopping for your dream house and dream partner.
Then we spread our wings and soar across the Indian Ocean to a deserted islet with only a dream house on it – the stuff of fantasies. Don’t get too attached though as there’s still a Greek monastery, a Winelands escape and a Pringle beach house to drop into. A psychiatrist with no architectural experience also does an impressive transformation of a cabin in Plett and an eccentric Frenchman makes all his childhood imaginings come true in a divine vintage guest house in Hopefield. We also visit the Stellenberg gardens and raise the barn on decor for summer entertaining at Hawksmoor House.
Worry about the gym next year and, when it looks as good as the futuristic new Virgin Active Health Club in Sandton, there’s no need to worry at all. Just like your ideal home, which has everything, all of which has been custom designed for your preferences – like the Fresnaye residence we show.
Not to mention the latest and coolest in news and trends in design, decor and architecture. From self-maintaining moss walls for the home to Skinny LaMinx’s new range of prints and a chat to the curator of Maboneng’s new Museum of African Design, we’ve simmered it down to all you need to see to be in the know. We also rate our four favourite design markets, and deliver first-hand tips from London Design Fair and Maison & Objet. Not to mention some brilliant gift ideas and a whole booty full of giveaways.
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Yes, fall in love with us this summer… Go gaga for VISIonary decor, open your heart to VISIonary design, step inside VISIonary architecture and be inspired by VISIonary opinions.
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