Charl Edwards, who gave us a sneak peek into his home in VISI 74, is one of the most obsessive igers we know. We convinced him to put this obsession to good use by sharing his collection of objects and trinkets with us.

It wouldn’t be fair to call art director Charl Edwards a hoarder – although he definitely has a bit of the compulsive collector gene going on. But Charl’s collection is expertly curated, the clusters of objects arranged in his Tamboerskloof home are artfully arranged by theme, colour or type. Charl compiled an Insta-exhibition of some of these objects especially for VISI, and told us some of the stories behind the things he hunts down and gathers.

For more on Charl’s home and to see the spaces of seven other young Cape Town creatives, get your hands on a copy of VISI 74, in stores now. You can also follow Charl on Instagram (@charl_edwards).

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Origami-inspired decor is everywhere these days. The ancient art of paper folding can be translated into everything from furniture to fine decorations. Get in on the fun yourself by folding napkins, table decorations, party invitations and fine decor for your home. Visit origami-instructions.com to find out how to make your own origami folding chair.

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Who said you have to stick to red roses for Valentine’s Day? Give your sweetheart a beautiful mixed bunch of flowers this year, something special and unique. Buy one or two beautiful flowers and round it off with a few green stems from your garden. Or order a bouquet of indigenous flowers.

Says flower expert Dané Erwee from Okasie: “Go for a more exotic bouquet of flowers with round shapes and pointed flowers. Let some of the longer flowers stick up above the greenery and the bouquet will immediately look bigger and more luxurious.”

Where to get your flowers

Caar’i Flora, Pretoria 012 346 4563 www.caariflora.co.za

Kromdraai Blomme, Pietersburg 015 299 9903 www.kromdraaiblomme.co.za

Vergeet-My-Nie Bloemiste, Bloemfontein 051 447 7456 www.vergeetmynieflorist.co.za

Flower Fusion, Durban 031 764 2801 www.flowerfusionflorist.co.za

Casa Rose, Port Elizabeth 041 581 3839 www.casarose.co.za

And Lemon Bloemiste, Upington 054 332 5355

OKASIE, Stellenbosch 021 887 9904, Hermanus 028 312 4998 www.okasie.co.za

Aspen Flowers & Co, Cape Town 021 424 6511 www.aspenandco.co.za

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The tropical trend has hit our stores like a tsunami. On the catwalk, exotic birds peep through delicious green leaves and flowers in rich jewel-like colours are bringing an island-style to our living spaces. “Combine leafy grass green plants with full-colour animal motifs, not to mention positioning a perky parrot on your sideboard. The bigger and more exotic, the better,” says stylist Marian van Wyk.

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In the spirit of Movember, here’s a guide to everything moustache, over and above a hairy upper lip. From wallpaper to T-shirts and retro knick-knacks, time to get in on the fun!

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It’s pattern season – think geometric shapes, symmetry and repetition. Adding an exotic and ethnic edge ensures lots of character. If you want to pair contrasting patterns together, balance is important. Play bold geometric lines off delicate patterns and make sure there’s at least one accent colour to create an impact.

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Colour blocking is trending across fashion and decor. Pair a few primary colours or play around with pink, turquoise and lemon. “No need to wait for the shops for inspiration. Create your own colour blocks when you set a table: yellow placemat, blue plate and lime green side plate for a full-colour day,” says stylist Marian van Wyk.

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By adding a palette of colour to the still-going-strong botanical decor trend, your home can reflect the season. Says stylist Megan Perks: “Tropical bouquets, oversized retro motifs and fine florals are everywhere this summer. And the brighter, the better.” Browse this selection of on-trend products available in local shops.

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