Design Ottomans on which to pass the time Design October 25, 2011 Ottomans on which to pass the time The humble ottoman has a history that goes back to the early 1800s. Back then, they were based on the shape of the hats of Ottoman government officials, but today they’re inspired by just about anything. Here’s our pick of the best. Full Article
Design The postman will ring twice Design October 25, 2011 The postman will ring twice In an era of emails, SMSs and tweets, a letter in the post remains a treat. Take your post from a Pederson + Lennard postbox, and receiving post becomes even cooler. Full Article
Design Doing good through design Design October 25, 2011 Doing good through design The Cape Quarter’s Design Now!, which kicked off last week, isn’t just about great design – it’s also set on giving back. Full Article
Lifestyle The Art of Looking Sideways Lifestyle October 25, 2011 The Art of Looking Sideways The Art of Looking Sideways is for people who are insatiably curious about the intricacies of the brain. A quirky exploration into the inner workings of the eye, hand, brain and imagination, this is a book you’ll treasure for years. Full Article
Decor New at OKHA Decor October 25, 2011 New at OKHA Folks, exciting news: a new batch of exquisite decor accessories — from some of South Africa’s top artisans — has just been unpacked at OKHA in Cape Town. Full Article
Design Pixel project Design October 24, 2011 Pixel project Pixelation is usually frowned upon, but not in Boco Do Lobo’s case. Their Pixel makeup and jewellery cabinet is made up of 1,088 triangles and is, in our opinion, perfectly desirable. Full Article
Decor For the love of leather Decor October 24, 2011 For the love of leather Gerhard van Deventer of Incanda leather furniture believes in his products. In fact, he often spends a good few seconds jumping up and down on a couch frame to show its strength. Full Article
Design Design Tide approaches Design October 24, 2011 Design Tide approaches From 29 October till 3 November, Tokyo will come alive with design as the 6th annual Design Tide Tokyo trade show takes over the city. Full Article