3. Da-house by Igor Sirotov : “My heart bleeds for South African Architects,” laments deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes. "Imagine having a client with a house on the edge of the Black Sea that buys into a concrete structure with glass floors and walls furnished with iSaloni designs!"|
4. 2unfold laptop bag by Hardgraft from the Heritage Collection : "I really love exceptionally crafted man bags," admits art director Anton Pietersen. "And this is certainly one of my favorites. I love that it can be two-or-three-bags-in-one depending on how you look at it or use it. Awesome!"|
6. Rose Window (Prolapse) by Givan Lotz : In an attempt to start an art collection, brand manager Cecilia du Plessis and her husband bought this beautiful print from their friend Givan Lotz. "I can't wait to get it framed and see the vibrant colours in our apartment every day!" she beams.|
2. Embroidery by Helena, design by Ingrid Eggiman-Jonsson : Sometimes we like things for no other reason than that they are pretty. This is the exact sentiment of editorial and online assistant Chantel Hans in selecting this delicate hand-embroidered piece.|
5. Air bag for cyclists by Hövding : “Suffering for beauty isn't an option when one little knock on your bike could mean death by concussion,” features writer Debbie Loots says soberly, "which is why I find the solution by Hövding - an airbag that inflates over your head - so appealing!"|
1. Parasol Lamp for Habitat by POOL : Managing editor Lise Avis just can’t get enough of the balmy weather. “The parasol shape caught my eye,” she says of this lamp. “It's a playful but sleek design and the shade redirects the light to create an ambient effect.“|
7. Prologue Tea Company by Flora Chan : “A cup of tea and a good book? Sounds like a holiday,” features and online ed Nadine Botha sighs contentedly.|
This week the VISI team was inspired by a pretty parasol lamp, an architectural delight perched on the edge of the Black Sea, two-in-one man bags, airbags for cyclists, fresh teas inspired by classic literature, edgy web art and even a piece of hand-embroidery.