It sure as hell doesn’t feel like it on 16 September, while I’m penning this Ed’s Letter, but I hope by the time you read it (about four weeks later), spring has actually arrived.
To celebrate the seasonal transition, we have a strong country thread running through VISI #134, with design that reflects a new take on country style. From the Modernist-inspired aesthetic of a Rustenburg getaway to a Portuguese villa set among cork oak trees, and an exuberant, maximalist-styled country hotel in Koringberg, this issue of VISI celebrates the sun getting closer to the southern hemisphere. Continuing the theme as we embrace its warming rays, we look at decor inspired by animals and animal prints, as well as interior items that take their cues from the landscape, with a focus on wood and natural fibres.
And let’s not forget that 20 October is Garden Day in South Africa – we celebrate that on p68, along with our botanical art superstar Daleen Roodt and some beautiful new books about the centuries-long relationship between people and plants. We even showcase the perfect new car for your country-modern lifestyle.
PLUS!
It’s not all about heading off into the wilds: this bumper issue also has special sections dedicated to KITCHENS and FOOD. If you’re looking to spruce up or completely revamp what’s likely the centre of your home, our coverage of four new trends in kitchen design will definitely help inspire your new space. And then you’ll want to start cooking… so we asked celebrated food editor Abigail Donnelly to tell us about three new food trends that have caught her eye. It’s a meeting of food and Modernist design – in other words, perfect for VISI – along with some recipes and tips from Abi. Retro ’70s dinner parties, here we come!
– Steve Smith, Editor | info@visi.co.za
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