Time to set aside the old bag-in-a-mug routine and upgrade your afternoon tea with one of these 10 beautiful teapots, from glass versions to cast iron options.

1. Cast Iron Teapot R650, Lady Bonin’s Tea

2. Bump Teapot R2 565, Tom Dixon at Créma Design

3. Relea Elegant Borosilicate Glass Teapot R450, Everything Tea

4. Maxwell & Williams Tint Teapot R269, Takealot

5. Nigiro Flat-Bottomed Glass Teapot R689, Yuppiechef

6. Mono Teapot Filio + Warmer R1 815, Peacock Coffee and Tea Traders

7. My Tea Teapot R781.80, Eva Solo at Banks Kitchen Boutique

8. Folklore Enamel Pot R419, Wild & Wolf at Yuppiechef

9. Cast Iron Teapot R499, Woolworths

10. Glass Teapot R275, The Tea Merchant

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Planning on heading to the beach this season?  Get ready for long summer days with any of these 12 must-have accessories.

1. Set of 4 Ice Cream Cups (Sorbet Collection) R1 100, Le Creuset

2. Avocado Float R399, Big Mouth at Superbalist.com

3. Hamman Stripe Beach Towel R179.99, MRP Home

4. New Soda Silly Cones R170, Banks Kitchen Boutique

5. The Duchess Virgin Gin & Tonic Floral R72 per case of 4, The Duchess (available end November)

6. Women’s Slim Colour Block R429, Havaianas at Superbalist.com

7. Cooya Beach Towel R649, Country Road

8. Triangle Picnic Blanket R1 200, Love Milo

9. Giant Watermelon Beach Ball R199, Big Mouth at Superbalist.com

10. Beach Bats R350, Jasper Eales Original

11. Cruiser Portable Turntable R1 599, Crosley at Superbalist.com

12. Electric Citrus Press R2 099, Smeg at Yuppiechef

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Finding a decent looking set of coasters can be a surprisingly tedious task, which is why we decided to round up a selection of local options for you to choose from.

Here are 12 stylish designs in a range of materials, from felt to silicone.

1. Breeze Coasters (Set of 4) R180, Skinny laMinx

2. Silicone Leaf Coasters (Set of 4) R9.99, MRP Home

3. Tretchikoff Coaster (Set of 4) R31, Banks Kitchen Boutique

4. Feather Coasters (Set of 4) R49.99, H&M

5. Gold and Grey Geo Coasters (Set of 4) R149, @home

6. Ampersand Coasters (Set of 12) R225, The Pink Orange at Prestwich Collection

7. Teri Coasters (Set of 4) R349, Country Road

8. Honeycomb Coasters (Set of 2) R175, Leg Studios at Hello Pretty

9. Felt Kenzo Coasters (Set of 4) R29.99, MRP Home

10. Square Tapered Coasters (Set of 4) R269, Laid Back Company at Yuppiechef

11. Button Coasters (Set of 4) R249, Native Decor at Hello Pretty

12. Wood Coasters (Set of 4) R75, Woolworths

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We’re really after these 21 kitchen accessories and appliances. If you, like us at VISI, like to spend loads of time in the kitchen, make sure you give these items a browse – and add them to your own wish list.

1. Texas Bamboo Lid Bread Bin R329.99, Mr P Home

2. Bottle Cork R59, H&M

3. SMEG 304L Black Retro Fridge/Freezer R35 000, Dion Wired

4. Inissia Coffee Machine R1 650, Nespresso

5. Severin Popcorn Maker R647, Banks Kitchen Boutique

6. Vixen Teapot R495, Sugar & Vice

7. Pinny Apron in Gridly R495, Skinny laMinx

8. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Green Mint R9 990, @home

9. Vougeot Range Cooker from R77 000, Lacanche

10. Signature 24 cm Round Casserole in Mineral Blue (available from 21 March) R2 560, Le Creuset

11. SMEG Cream Retro 4-slice Toaster + Kettle Set R4 899, Yuppiechef.com

12. Beige Oven Mitts R190, Mono Online Shop

13. Jan – A Breath Of French Air cookbook R403, Exclusive Books

14. Minerals Indigo Espresso Set R470, Love Milo

15. Tea Towel R129, H&M

16. Jamie Oliver Crumbless Bread Board + Knife R349.97, Boardmans

17. Avocado Storer R69.95, Woolworths

18. Harper Kitchen Stool R 7 995, Weylandts

19. 26cm Copper Oval Cocotte With Lid and Bronze Handles R7 349, Mauviel at Culinary Equipment Company

20. Kitchen Cart (Butcher Block) Price on request, Chefs Block

21. Knife Block & Board Set R799, @home

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Want to spend as much time as possible outside before the chilly weather sets in? Get hold of any of these handy outdoor accessories that are perfect to help entertain guests or simply decorate your stoep.

1. Window Bird Feeder R559, Eva Solo at Yuppiechef.com

2. Acacia Pot Plant Ladder R799.99, Mr P Home

3. DIY Herb Pack R65, Tidy & Co

4. Kai Pod Chair R12 995, Weylandts

5. Bright Stripe Outdoor Throw R375, Woolworths

6. Glass Lantern Small in Smokey Grey R560, Eva Solo at The Handlers

7. Chatting Set 3PC R7 499, @home

8. Charcoal Go Anywhere Grill R1 389, Weber

9. Lighthouse Tumbler & Jug Combo R299, Kitchen Craft at Superbalist.com

10. Jamie Oliver Melamine Plates in Steel Blue (27cm) R97 each, Banks Kitchen Boutique

11. Lemy Cup R69, Country Road

12. Flamingo Tray R280, Quirky.Me

13. Monstera Deliciosa (Medium) R395, Opus

14. Narrow Stripe Seat Pad R99.95, Studio. W at Woolworths

15. Consol Solar Jar R195, Tidy & Co

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Copper designs have been trending for a while now, but it still seems that wherever you look – in store and online – there are beautiful copper decor accessories and kitchen gadgets to be seen. Here are 21 of our favourite finds.

1. Grid Occasional Table R1 699, @home

2. Cube Pen R1 050, Tom Dixon at Crema

3. You Are My Greatest Adventure (Blush) Print R440, Seven Swans

4. Square Magnets R149, NAGA at Superbalist.com

5. Copper Oval Cocotte With Lid R7 861, Mauviel at Culinary Equipment Company

6. Anigram Copper Giraffe Ring Holder R149.95, Umbra at Boardmans

7. Textured Copper Finish Bowl R299, Studio. W at Woolworths

8. Birds Copper on Charcoal Cushion Cover R520, Studio 19 at Prestwich Collection

9. Copper Acacia Macrame Colour Pot R629, KNØT at Hello Pretty

10. Metal Basket R229, H&M

11. Atti Copper Salad Server R399, Country Road

12. Copper Wine Rack R525, Bar Craft at The Handlers

13. Copper Salt and Pepper Shaker Set R409, Master Class at Yuppiechef.com

14. Dualit Newgen Toaster (2 Slice) R3 925, Banks Kitchen Boutique

15. Metal Candle Plate R29.99, Mr P Home

16. KitchenAid Stand Mixer in Satin Copper R10 985, Takealot.com

17. Concrete Pillow R180, Notation Design

18. Prisma Multi Photo Display R299, Umbra at Superbalist.com

19. Copper Jack Floor Lamp R2 400, The Artisan

20. Copper Espresso Maker R1 110, Kitchen Craft at The Handlers

21. Copper Cylinder Hanging Lamp R395, Weylandts

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Ready for summer? Can’t stop thinking about long days sitting by the pool or lounging on the beach? Our list of 16 must-have summer essentials will definitely get you in the mood.

1. Vondom Pillow Sun Lounger R19 617, Robert Thomson & Co

2. Donut Floats R349 each, Big Mouth at Superbalist.com

3. Picnic Blanket R299, H&M

4. Beach Bats R350, Jasper Eales Original

5. Ice Ball Mould Pack (set of 6) R275, Yuppiegadgets.com

6. Ice Cream Scoop & Stack R299, Cuisipro at Yuppiechef.com

7. Glass Bottles With Yellow Straws in Wooden Crate R119, @home

8. Giant Inflatable Beach Ball R245, Yuppiegadgets.com

9. 1L Ice Cream Maker R600, BELLA at Banks Kitchen Boutique

10. Tjord Beach Towel R449, Country Road

11. Red USB Mini Desk Fan R119, Russell Hobbs at Takealot.com

12. Giant Swan Ride-on Float R499, Swimline at Superbalist.com

13. Ice Lolly Maker R39.99, Mr Price Home

14. Round Frame Sunglasses Gold R199, You & I at Spree.co.za

15. Beach Umbrella (1.8m) R350, Cape Union Mart

16. Jute Bag R299, H&M

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Love snuggling up in the middle of winter? Us too! We decided to round up 12 buys that would look right at home in a cosy cabin. And with names like “Alaskan Bear Throw,” “Icelandic Sheepskin” and “Husky Scatter” – we think we’re on the right track. Enjoy!

1. Icelandic Sheepskin R2 995, Weylandts

2. Let’s Get Lost Cushion R249, Superbalist.com

3. Alaskan Bear Faux Fur Throw (200cm x 240cm) R1 149, @home

4. Antler Table R1 395, Weylandts

5. Tall Steel Lantern R675, Woolworths

6. Chindi Rug (120cm x 180cm) R1 200, Mr Price Home

7. Beauty Bio Fire Single Burner R13 645, Alternagy.com

8. Husky Scatter R695, Weylandts

9. Windsor Armchair R5 995, Block & Chisel

10. Framed A3 Wanderlust Poster R499, Leah Flores at Superbalist.com

11. Nguni Head Wall Hanger (Small) R300 excl. VAT, Vogel

12. Nachtmann Aspen Decanter and Whiskey Tumbler Set 3 Piece Gift Box R1 199, Banks Kitchen Boutique

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If you’re planning on staying in a lot this winter, you’ll need to make sure your kitchen is fully equipped to get you through the chilly season. Here are 12 handy options for you to choose from.

1. Tapas Cheese Fondue R440, Boska at Yuppiechef.com

2. Inocuivre Stewpan R5 151, De Buyer at Banks Kitchen Boutique

3. World Of Flavours Traditional Mediterranean Terracotta Tagine (28cm) R699, Kitchen Craft at Yuppiechef.com

4. Inissia Bundle R1 950, Nespresso at @home

5. Copper Coated Soup Ladle R149, @home

6. Linea Slow Cooker R900, Bella at Banks Kitchen Boutique

7. Red Wine Carafe with Oak Stopper R299, Sagaform at Superbalist.com

8. Marseille Classic Buffet Casserole (26cm) R2 560, Le Creuset

9. Waffle Maker in Almond Cream R5 990, KitchenAid at Yuppiechef.com

10. The Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 R265 per bottle, KWV

11. Medium Wonderbag in African Batik Blue R230, Wonderbag

12. Double Handle Soup Bowl R59.95, Woolworths

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Forget winter! Add a spot of colour to your home with any of these designs. 12 items to brighten up your space this winter.

1. Pebble Table Runner R455, Skinny laMinx

2. Kenwood Blue KMix Toaster R999.95, Boardmans

3. Yellow Cane Chair R2 000, Abi and Scarlett at Green Elephant Collective

4. Pasta/Salad Bowl (24cm) R480, Le Creuset

5. Typhoon Desk R1 699 (in-store purchase only), @home

6. Dropp! Bowl R899.95 (in-store purchase only), Entrepo

7. Zoo Koekie Brights Cushion Slip R350, Design Kist

8. Mini Slow Pop Freezer Mould R239, Zoku at Yuppiechef.com

9. Parrot Sommelier Corkscrew R943.90, Alessi at Banks Kitchen Boutique

10. Light Bulb Set R189.99, Mr Price Home

11. Micro Cubebot R119, Areaware at Superbalist.com

12. Red Table Lamp R315, Eurolux at Spree.co.za

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