Architecture Green pioneers Architecture February 10, 2011 Green pioneers On the farm, Place of Blessings, just outside Stellenbosch, there rose a new cob house – the first step of a young couple in their quest to live sustainably in the 21st century. Full Article
Decor In the Great Karoo Decor February 10, 2011 In the Great Karoo In the dim coolness of this corbelled house, the calls and commitments of the 21st century fade into unreality. The world has passed Stuurmansfontein by. And that’s a good thing. Full Article
Decor A grande dame with a generous spirit Decor February 10, 2011 A grande dame with a generous spirit A comfortable home for eight sounds more like chaos than stylish living, but the Hambly-Grobler family of Cape Town is evidence of how a warm, hearty home can also be covetously beautiful. Full Article
Lifestyle Water lilies: mandala of light Lifestyle February 10, 2011 Water lilies: mandala of light If you have a pond in your garden, plant water lilies. Or, as they do in the East, plant a lotus. Sooner or later a bud will rise from the muddy depths. Full Article
Lifestyle The crucible Lifestyle February 10, 2011 The crucible For veld and fynbos, fire is an enigmatic source of new life. A devastating blaze that swept through Grootbos Nature Reserve has triggered a near- miraculous renewal and reflowering. Full Article
Decor An affair of the heart Decor February 10, 2011 An affair of the heart It was a case of love at first sight — and in many ways a triumph of imagination over common sense — when interior designer Tanya Sturgeon first set eyes on this diminutive Victorian villa. Full Article
Architecture Bushveld dream Architecture February 10, 2011 Bushveld dream Who doesn’t dream of living each day as if it was a holiday? Architect Thomas Gouws has designed a home where you will feel as if you are living in a five-star contemporary lodge. Full Article
Architecture The perfect en-suite bathroom Architecture February 9, 2011 The perfect en-suite bathroom When space is at a premium, the en-suite bathroom is often where compromises are made, turning what should be a luxurious space into a cramped, functional room. Avoid falling into this trap. Full Article