Architecture Big sky country Architecture February 11, 2011 Big sky country For architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, the breathtaking backdrop of the Lowveld’s Garden of Eden made designing this contemporary farmhouse a study in space, simplicity and sophistication. Full Article
Architecture Modern modernism Architecture February 11, 2011 Modern modernism A 1930s home in Johannesburg has been renovated with painstaking reference to its original Bauhaus form. Full Article
Architecture Victor Victoria Architecture February 11, 2011 Victor Victoria This once-neglected old Victorian lady in Cape Town’s Fresnaye has been given a new lease on life. She is now a sleek, minimalist, indoor-outdoor entertainer’s dream. Full Article
Decor A little humour, a lot of soul Decor February 11, 2011 A little humour, a lot of soul Just like their famous Big Blue and Kitsch+Kool shops the home of Phillip Cronje and James Robertson is anything but serious. Full Article
Decor White glamour Decor February 11, 2011 White glamour What was once a dated apartment in Cape Town has become a sophisticated home that pays tribute to the beauty of a pure-white palette — a space that’s as tranquil by day as it’s glamorous by night. Full Article
Lifestyle Shape up Lifestyle February 11, 2011 Shape up Pasta goes from hearty to arty in time for spring, with beautiful shapes, unusual colours and intriguing flavours adding a new twist to this trusty staple. Full Article
Architecture A leafy haven Architecture February 11, 2011 A leafy haven Bloemfontein’s Jan Smit Architects is renowned for its site-responsive approach to architecture. The result is a house that honours its environment by incorporating all the trees on the stand into the design. Full Article
Decor Create a striking flower arrangement Decor February 11, 2011 Create a striking flower arrangement The best way to enhance the beauty, colours, textures and fragrances of spring flowers is with informal, loose groupings. Here’s how to create an uplifting spring portfolio. Full Article
