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Looking for the ideal gift? We’ve rounded up a few ideas for you to choose from, including beach towels, belts and bluetooth speakers.

1. Addon t3 Bluetooth Speaker R3 699, Audiopro at Superbalist

2. African Milk Tree R140, Plantify

3. Beau Beach Towel R449, Country Road

4. Belt R1 100, Chommies

5. Men’s Lilly Pilly Socks by Togetherness R150, Feat. Sock Co.

6. Brass Glass Lantern R999, Woolworths

7. Desk Clock R449, Superbalist.com

8. Stockholm Single Hook R270, Pedersen + Lennard

9. The Coral Ring in Silver R490, Dear Rae

10. Clinton Friedman Serving Tray R429, Yuppiechef

11. The Everyday Cream R350, Skin Creamery

12. Pastel Marble Paddle Board R350, Poetry

13. Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum R1 150, Edgars

14. Personalised A3 Collage Poster R159, Nifty 250

15. Folly Beach Towel R870, Mungo

16. Roku Gin Giftpack R279, Makro

17. Packable Duffle R699, Herschel Supply Co. at Superbalist

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18. Transit Metal Drink Bottle R299, Cotton On

19. Recycled Plastic Bottle Travel Tote R980, The Joinery

20. African Coloratum Colouring Book R220, Plantify

21. Wild Cat Picnic Blanket R1 500, Love Milo

22. Bon Voyage Plate R460, Waza

23. Compact Arcade Game R199.99, Typo

24. Mini Quilted Crossbody Bag R459, Zara

25. SunnySide Gold Tea Towel R220, Skinny laMinx

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VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 308 https://visi.co.za/picks-of-the-week-308/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:34 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=582734 From a giant Greta Thunberg mural and a Karabo Poppy Nike collab to Love Milo’s new Love Cat range and colourful bistro-inspired chairs, these are the VISI team’s top Picks of the Week.

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From a giant Greta Thunberg mural and a Karabo Poppy Nike collab to Love Milo’s new Love Cat range and colourful bistro-inspired chairs, these are the top VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 308.

1. MØN Exterior’s Nassau Bistro Set

KZN-based furniture brand MØN Exterior’s Nassau Bistro chairs offer contemporary, ergonomic designs in three cheerful colourways to liven up your space, inside or out.

Images courtesy of Mon Exteriors

2. Karabo Poppy x Nike

Nike has collaborated with award-winning street artist and illustrator Karabo Poppy on three versions of the latest Air Force 1 Low collection. Karabo was inspired by Africa and South Africa for this collection, which is available worldwide via the Nike website.

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3. Andrés Petreselli’s Greta Thunberg mural

This 18-metre-tall, nine-metre-wide hyperrealistic mural in San Francisco of environmental activist Greta Thunberg is the work of Argentinian artist Andrés Petreselli, aka Cobre.

Images via designboom.com

4. Love Milo Wild Cat Collection

The Wild Cat collection by local brand Love Milo is inspired by African travels, the bush, animals and Namibian sands. From totes, scatters and deck chairs, to baskets, napkins and picnic blankets, the range is available in three tones: Natural, Veld Green and Terracotta.

Images courtesy of Love Milo

5. Mungo’s First Organic Towel

As part of its sustainability pursuit, this year Mungo made the commitment to only source and use organic cotton. The Aegean towel combines two weaves: the honeycomb adds dimension and absorbency, while the diamond weave creates character. While simultaneously better for the planet, the cotton is also much softer than the non-organic variety.  

Images courtesy of Mungo

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VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 299 https://visi.co.za/picks-of-the-week-299/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:00:31 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=581141 From a stylish new café in London and a new locally-designed chair to a spring-inspired homeware collection and intricate illustrations on musical instruments, these are VISI’s top picks of the week.

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From a stylish new café in London and a new locally-designed chair to a spring-inspired homeware collection and intricate illustrations on musical instruments, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 299.

1. Chucs Café in London

London- and LA-based interior architecture and design firm Fettle is behind the look of the stylish Chucs Café in London’s Chelsea. The interiors feature pastel pink leather bar stools, patterned marble floors and oak panelled walls inspired by 1950s Italian glamour.

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2. Leonardo Frigo’s Illustrated Instruments

Inspired by history, literature and music, London-based artist Leonardo Frigo, who was recently featured on Instagram, creates intricate ink illustrations by hand on string instruments like violins and cellos.

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3. Ori Dining Chair by Louw Roets

Louw Roets has launched a new Ori Dining Chair, made using traditional joinery techniques in oak, ash, walnut or iroko, with woven cord in red, yellow, black, nude or blue. The lightweight chair features a wide backrest for maximum comfort.

Images via louwroets.co.za

4. theMAAK Designs Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Testing Clinic

In partnership with the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF), social architects theMAAK have designed a new 500 clinic in Masiphumalele in Cape Town. “The building appropriately addresses both the ambition and prestige of the internationally acclaimed research of DTHF, as well as the sensitive human nature of their work,” say lead architects Ashleigh Killa and Max Melvill.

Image credit: Anton Scholtz, courtesy of theMAAK

5. Love Milo’s Spring Blossom Collection

Cape Town-based homeware brand Love Milo, headed up by designer Nicki Ellis, has launched its Spring Blossom collection. The new range includes cushions, tote bags and storage baskets in French Lilac and pistachio fabric that’s covered with blossoms, peaches and butterflies.

Images courtesy of Love Milo

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Winter Alchemy Collection by Love Milo https://visi.co.za/winter-alchemy-collection-by-love-milo/ Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:14 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=577821 Love Milo designer Nicki Ellis brings the magic of alchemy, metallurgy and astrology to homeware in the local brand's latest collection, Winter Alchemy.

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Love Milo designer Nicki Ellis brings the magic of alchemy, metallurgy and astrology to homeware in the local brand’s latest collection, Winter Alchemy.

Ancient philosophy meets contemporary living in this wintry homeware collection, inspired by the infinite cosmos and starry night sky. Think astrological constellation designs juxtaposed with inky-textured deep blues and burnished brass.

Winter Alchemy‘s midnight ink fabric mimics the magic and mood of an authentic evening sky and beautifully complements solid textures, such as wood and metal. The ink-on-paper texture functions ideally as a room’s centrepiece, especially in cushion or tablecloth form. The range of hand-beaten brass items intend to bring an air of relaxed grandeur to bathrooms, bookshelves and bedrooms.

Borne of eco-friendly materials and production methods, the full Winter Alchemy collection consists of brass trays, tumblers, soya candles and spoons, midnight-ink cushions, napkins and tablecloths, and limited-edition Zodiac cups and mugs.

All products are available online at lovemilo.com or at the brand’s store in Cape Town at 22 Hope Street, Gardens.

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20 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day https://visi.co.za/20-gift-ideas-for-mothers-day/ Mon, 06 May 2019 06:00:19 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=577467 Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? We’ve done some browsing and found these 20 gift options worth considering, from fine-art prints to accessories for the home.

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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? We’ve done some browsing and found these 20 gift options worth considering, from fine-art prints to accessories for the home.

1. Theo Salt & Pepper Dish R139, Country Road

2. Secret Garden Mug R149, Carrol Boyes

3. Bollinger Rosé R1 200, Norman Goodfellows (at selected outlets in Cape Town & Joburg)

4. Brae Waffle Bedcover R1 799, Country Road

5. Tokyo Candle R229, Woolworths

6. Brass Tray R295, Love Milo

7. Signature Buffet Casserole R3 900, Le Creuset

8. Coco Mademoiselle Fresh Bath Soap R480, Chanel at Red Square

9. See You Around Cross-body Bag R349, Cotton On

10. Vitamin C Multipurpose Skin Booster R380, Mesh & Bone at Jimnojean

11. Geometric Tall Vase R599, Knus

12. Mother Fine Art Print (A4) R330, Dayfeels

13. Blossom & Hops Gin R419, Bottleshop

14. Botanical Signet Ring R650, Meraki Jewellery Design

15. The Everyday Cream R350, Skin Creamery

16. Flower Fields Round Pillow with Lemon Piping R590, Skinny laMinx

17. Dragon Tree Reflexa R690, Plantify

18. Greenery Planter Basket, from R260, Mia Mélange

19. Spice Odyssey by Cariema Isaacs R358, Exclusive Books

20. Ceramic Cork-back Coasters R249, Kitchen Craft at Superbalist.com

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VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 267 https://visi.co.za/picks-of-the-week-267/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:59 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=574361 From portable micro-housing and a cool collab between MRP and fashion graduate Tinyiko Khoza to a vegan hotel suite and cute bookends and pegs, these are the VISI team's top Picks of the Week.

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From portable micro-housing and a cool collab between MRP and fashion graduate Tinyiko Khoza to a vegan hotel suite and cute bookends and pegs, these are the top VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 267.

1. Joshua Woodsman’s Pin-Up Houses

“I have a thing for tiny spaces,” explains Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “With small homes gaining momentum as a solution to low-cost housing, I love seeing the concepts designers come up with. This portable version by Joshua Woodsman is a winner.”

Image credit: designboom.com

2. MRP X Tinyiko Khoza Collab

“MRP has collaborated with fashion graduate Tinyiko Khoza on a new limited-edition collection, as part of the brand’s creative collabs series,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “I love the bright, colourful prints and fun use of ruffles.”

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3. Bompas & Parr’s Vegan Hotel Suite

“This hotel room at Hilton London Bankside is completely decked out in plant-based materials,” says Copy Editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen. “The vegan guest suite inside this London hotel, designed by food design studio Bompas & Parr, omits the use of leather, wool and feathers throughout its interiors.”

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4. Fun Designs by Hachi+Tegs

“These sweet mountain bookends and pegs, designed by Australian brand Hachi+Tegs, are perfect for a child’s room,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles.

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5. Love Milo’s Grey Minerals Collection

“I just love the neutral tones of Love Milo’s new marble-like colourway,” says Art Director Lené Roux. “Grey goes with everything!”

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Local Designer Guide https://visi.co.za/little-black-book-of-designers/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:43 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=525257 At VISI we are driven to celebrate and champion local designers and artisans. To this end, we’ve put together a list of some of the names that come to mind (this list will be updated continuously) when we think of local design.

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At VISI we are driven to celebrate and champion local designers and artisans. To this end, we’ve put together a list of some of the names that come to mind (this list will be updated continuously) when we think of local design.

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AKJP

Fashion designer Keith Henning (Adriaan Kuiters) and artist Jody Paulsen joined forces to start this creative collective.

Amy Ayanda

Based in Cape Town, artist and musician Amy Ayanda creates beautiful artworks and clothing.

Atang Tshikare

Through collaborations with various product designers, Atang has become a household name when it comes to surface design.

Arkivio

Find lighting, mirrors and homeware from this experimental Durban-based design studio.

Asha:Eleven

Asha:Eleven works with factories that care about what they do and who they do it with, as well as with small social empowerment groups who have incredible skillsets. They’re also inspired to reduce the negative impact that production has on the planet.

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bbellamy & bbellamy

bbellamy&bbellamy is a textile studio and curated fabric shop founded by David Bellamy and based in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Benji + Moon

Local pet brand Benji + Moon’s products are sure to keep tails wagging.

Bofred

The brain-child of Christa Botha and Carla Erasmus, this collective creates original collections focused on lighting, furniture and art.

Bronze Age

Bronze Age is a Cape Town-based art foundry that specialises in the casting of bronze sculptures, utilising both wax and sand casting processes.

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Ceramic Matters

Established in 1997 by Gerhard Swart and Anthony Harris, Ceramic Matters’ decorative ceramics and corporate ware have garnered an international following.

Clinton Friedman

Based in Durban, designer and artist Clinton Friedman creates homeware and fashion items including scatters, art prints, dish cloths, aprons and serving trays.

Conrad Hicks

“Because I am a blacksmith, I am a toolmaker. Hence, as an artist I am fascinated by the instinctive relationship that I discover between beauty, form and function and how they are inseparable. I work to discover where that beauty lies. The tools that I make are the ‘creative’ component and the work, a record of the creative thought.”

Crystal Birch

London-trained milliner Crystal Birch worked under Piers Atkinson in the UK before she launched her eponymous brand of stylish hats – “which pair perfectly with one-piece swimsuits,” she says – in 2014. In 2018, she became a director of the 82-year-old hat factory, Parisian Milliners, where her unstoppable energy is directing the business into the 21st century while retaining its hand-made charm.

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David Krynauw

David Krynauw is the creative behind his own local solid wood furniture studio.

Dear Rae

Cape Town-based jewellery designer Karin Rae creates striking and whimsical pieces.

Dokter and Misses

It’s impossible to talk local furniture design without mentioning Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin’s brand.

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Egg Designs

Looking for contemporary bespoke furniture? Founded in 1996 by Greg and Roché Dry, Egg Designs has found the golden mean between personalised and trendy.

Elle Kay Fabrics

This Durban-based textile brand designs bold fabrics that embrace geometric and contemporary patterns.

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Famke

Jewellery designer Famke Koene creates simple, geometric pieces in sterling silver and gold.

Fanie van Zyl

We’re crazy about this industrial designer’s style. Make sure to check out his Jozi-inspired stainless steel bookends.

Frank Conradie

Frank Conradie is a successful illustrator, designer and co-founder of Run Rabbit Run studio in Cape Town.

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Galago

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Galago is an ethics-driven, fashion-forward brand, crafted and inspired around Africa, drawing on craft and traditional techniques to create contemporary products.

Gisele Human

Gisele makes her jewellery designs by hand in Cape Town under her label WAIF.

Gregor Jenkin Studio

“Is it art? Is it design?” we find ourselves asking when we see the creations of Gregor Jenkin and his team.

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Haldane Martin

Established in 2002, this furniture and interior design studio has grown to be among the best known in the country, having picked up clients such as Cécile & Boyd and Woolworths.

Hamzeh Alfarahneh

Creative director and multidisciplinary designer Hamzeh Alfarahneh is behind NOT JUST A COMB, a collection of one-of-a-kind fabricated ductile combs.

Hoi P’loy

Hoi P’loy is a vintage lighting company based in Cape Town. The brand was created as a play on the Ancient Greek expression ‘Hoi Polloi’ as well as the name of company co-founder, Ploy Phiromnam.

Houtlander

Headed up by furniture makers Phillip Hollander and Stephen Wilson, Houtlander’s pieces draw on Scandinavian traditions. All made of oak, a durable wood with a lovely grain, Houtlander’s designs are minimalist, functional and sturdy.

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Imiso Ceramics

With her hand-pinched collection and his pieces inspired by influences as varied as the works of Picasso and the practice of body scarification, co-founders Zizipho Poswa and Andile Dyalvane continue to raise the bar for ceramics in SA.

I Scream and Red

Cape Town-based designer and entrepreneur Zaid Philander is changing the world “one stitch at a time”.

Ithaca Fine Homeware

The simple pleasure of sleeping under exquisite bed linen is unsurpassed. Ithaca’s locally made and hand-finished pillowcases, duvets and throws promise a perfect night’s rest. “As an interior designer, working with fine fabrics for many years almost left me no choice but to create something exquisite that we can use and appreciate in our homes on a daily basis,” says Ithaca owner Ilze Swart.

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Jade Klara

Jade Klara graduated with a B.A from UCT and a B.A from Vega. In her work, she plays with whimsical imagery and narratives. Jade currently works from her studio in Woodstock.

James Mudge

Creating beautiful furniture using traditional cabinet-making techniques is in James Mudge’s blood.

JimnoJean

For locally made gifts, beautifully wrapped and delivered countrywide, check out the online shop Jimnojean.com, which sells local artists’ work, homeware, jewellery, fashion and conscious beauty products.

Joe Paine

This product and furniture design label prides itself on creating products that are “inventive but simple, sophisticated without pretension, with a focus on outdoor application, plants and birdlife”.

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Koop Design

Founded by Richard Stretton, this studio combines a furniture design and an architectural practice. Much of the furniture is designed in collaboration with architects and interior designers.

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Laurie Wiid van Heerden

This award-winning designer is the founder of Wiid Design, a Cape Town-based design studio with a contemporary furniture range. Be sure to have a look at his iconic benches.

Lichen & Leaf

Lichen & Leaf is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based studio that sees Cynthia Edwards hand craft all the items alongside an outsourced team of talented artisans and craftspeople. We just love her bold earrings.

Lisa Firer

Ceramicist Lisa Firer’s unique porcelain vessels are created through a hand-rolled slab-built technique.

Love Milo

Love Milo creates a variety of products in cork and textile, in addition to prints on 100% cotton using sustainable and eco-friendly hand printing techniques and ink.

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MAG by Andile

Andile Mdakane launched MAG Urban African Accessories in 2016. Inspired by ancient African symbols rich with meaning, MAG earrings and brooches come in various shweshwe finishes.

Mantua

Mantua Silkwear scarves, which are locally crafted in Stellenbosch, aim to transcend trends, creating designs that are multifunctional, versatile and not limited to a particular season. Owned by textile and clothing designer Juandi Andrag, the scarves are inspired by art and the way silk reacts against the skin.

Mash.T Design Studio

Headed up by creative director Thabiso Mjo,  this interior and product design firm aims to re-imagine the African aesthetic.

MaXhosa by Laduma

The MaXhosa collection is a vibrant ode to the evolution of African style.

Merwyn Gers

Merwyn Gers Ceramics create functional objects from clay, including jugs, plates, mugs and bowls, from its studio in Cape Town.

Micah Donnoli

Micah Donnoli appeared on VISI’s radar thanks to his striking combination of concrete, wood and oxidised copper in a sideboard.

Michael Chandler

Michael is the founder of Chandler House, a small design studio, antique shop and art gallery. He has an eye for the old, rare and beautiful, and a keen sense of how it fits into the now.

Moss & Moon

Simone Stiglingh, owner of Moss & Moon Apothecary, is passionate about creating products that contain only natural ingredients and essential oils. She was born into a family who all have sensitive skin, so she has always preferred to turn to nature or the pantry rather than commercial products. Moss & Moon is a collection of her best recipes formulated into shard-like soap bars, oils, creams and tinctures.

Mungo

“From our mill to our shop, from us to you.” Mungo is a South African story of textiles inspired by history taking it into the future.

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Nic Bladen

We are captivated by this sculptor and jeweller’s botanical sculpture series (made using plant castings), which hits that sweet spot between art and design.

Nicky Levenberg

Textile designer and fine artist Nicky Levenberg created the contemporary homeward brand, AUREUM.

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Okha

Traditional craftsmanship and a contemporary aesthetic make this design studio and retailer one of our favourite purveyors of African luxury.

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Paper Republic

Gauteng-based Paper Republic specialises in the creation of functional paper products, decorative items and eye-catching installations.

PICHULIK

PICHULIK is drawn to the intimate relationship women have with jewellery – how it speaks of a woman’s travels, her mother or grandmother and the people she has loved.

Pierre Cronje

Inspired by the designs of the Cape Dutch Settlers and French Huguenots, and drawing on Shaker-style simplicity, Pierre Cronje revises these traditions into unique, iconic furniture pieces.

Porky Hefer

Artist Porky Heffer spent 16 years in advertising, then founded the creative consultancy Animal Farm and Porky Hefer Design in 2011. His public sculptures and product and furniture designs have won him international recognition.

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Quirky.Me

The home of “kooky decor and genius gifts”, this design business sells items collected by Ingrid Corbett, and sometimes created by Ingrid in collaboration with local creatives and artisans.

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Renée Rossouw

A trained artist and architect, Renée creates patterns, products, murals and art.

Robin Sprong

Robin Sprong Wallpaper is a Surface Design company that specialises in creating incredible imagery for interiors.

Ronel Jordaan

In 2003, Ronel Jordaan, having been a textile designer for 26 years, began researching the possibilities of using felt as a creative medium. Entirely self-taught and following her own creative instincts, she began to turn fine gossamer thread into robust felted forms.

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SamaSama

Sama Sama was started by Kimberly Lardner-Burke and Max Basler in early 2018, bringing out clothing with a focus on an understanding of movement, unrestricted feelings and with compassion for the body. The clothing is designed to be comfortable while maintaining style and using fabrics which are 100% natural.

Siyanda Mazibuko

“I more than love the process of creating or bringing imagination to life. I have this insane passion to imagine and create. For me, this is what design is about,” says founder of PATE Arts and Crafts.

Skin Creamery

Founded in 2014 by Hannah Rubin, Skin Creamery aims to be kind to the planet while being kind to your skin. We love the idea of minimising clutter in your bathroom by having a few well-designed products that don’t compromise on quality. And you can order refills, too.

Skinny laMinx

This Cape Town-based textile design studio, founded by Heather Moore, maintains a strong focus on Scandi-inspired, Japanese-influenced pattern and colour, with a dose of African chic thrown in for good measure.

SMITH Jewellery

Anna Raimondo, founder and Creative Director of SMITH Jewellery, celebrates the coast in her latest collection, entitled Shoreline.

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The Light Forge

A small Cape Town based studio making one-off, highly translucent slip cast porcelain and stoneware vessels.

The Lula Collection

Nature is at the heart of Lula, from the inherited craft of the weaver bird; the natural and organic material used to craft the product; and the human interaction with it. Browse its collection of hand-woven lifestyle products that celebrate local artisans making with heart.

The Urbanative

This contemporary African furniture and product design studio, founded by designer Mpho Vackier, creates products for stylish spaces, from planters, chairs and nesting tables to floor lamps and ottomans.

Tydloos

Tydloos.com makes bespoke wall clocks.

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Unfayzdesign

Founded by Fayaaz Mahomed, Unfayzdesign creates bespoke lighting and furniture using industrial and hand-finishing methods.

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Vogel Design

Furniture designer John Vogel, who trained as an architect, designs and manufactures imaginative pieces inspired by South Africa’s plants, animals and natural landscapes. His work has helped to define a distinctly South African aesthetic.

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willowlamp

Started by Adam Hoets and Sian Eliot, this studio designs and makes grand chandeliers using a patented method of attaching ball-chain to laser-cut steel frames. Adam is now the sole owner.

Wolf & Maiden

Wolf & Maiden offers an impassioned salute to the craftsmanship of old combined with a design ethos embedded firmly in the future. It’s fine handcrafted products are made from sustainable natural materials of the highest quality.

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Xandre Kriel

This photographer and furniture designer’s creations have a sculptural feel, and sit comfortably in that space where design and art meet.

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Zana

A mother and daughter duo, Sue and Robyn Britz, are behind this studio that creates fun, quirky pieces ranging from furniture to printed cushion covers.

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Love Milo’s New Insect Wallpaper https://visi.co.za/love-milos-new-insect-wallpaper/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:00:51 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=569617 Local decor and accessories brand Love Milo has released a range of bug-inspired wallpaper featuring your favourite creepy crawlies.

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Local decor and accessories brand Love Milo has released a range of bug-inspired wallpaper featuring your favourite creepy crawlies.

The range is now available in three different colourways, sold per square metre and completed with a suede-finish texture.

The materials used to make the wallpaper are completely PVC free, 100% recyclable and printed with non-toxic latex ink and a matte UV varnish.

See more of Love Milo’s wallpapers here and here.

To shop online, visit lovemilo.com.

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Love Milo’s New Magnolia Collection https://visi.co.za/love-milos-new-magnolia-collection/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:00:08 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=567577 Local homeware and accessories brand Love Milo has also released its brand-new Magnolia range, inspired by the beauty of the flower itself.

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WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring


Having recently launched a new wallpaper collection, local homeware and accessories brand Love Milo has also released its brand-new Magnolia range, inspired by the beauty of the flower itself.

This is the first time the brand, headed up by designer Nicki Ellis, has made use of flowers in its designs. “Many of the designs I use have nostalgic memories for me, and they are often based on plants I had in my garden growing up,” says Nicki. “We had a beautiful magnolia tree in our garden, and I will never forget how pretty it was when it flowered. I have such a passionate love affair with flowers, I honestly couldn’t wait to finally use one!”

Known for its use of black and white, this is also the first time that Love Milo is using colour on its ceramics. “The idea to bring the magnolia pink colour in seemed like the right step for me,” says Nicki.

The Magnolia design can be seen across Love Milo’s ceramic collection (with prices ranging from R157 to R278), as well as on its new 100% recyclable wallpaper (R650 per metre) and 100% cotton fabric, which makes use of eco-friendly inks (R404 per metre).

Shop online at lovemilo.com.

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Love Milo’s New Wallpaper Collection https://visi.co.za/love-milos-new-wallpaper-collection/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:00:08 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=567345 In addition to its collections of home fabrics, ceramics and wooden accessories, local homeware brand Love Milo has released a brand-new range of wallpaper.

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WORDS Michaela Stehr


In addition to its collections of home fabrics, ceramics and wooden accessories, local homeware brand Love Milo has released a brand-new range of wallpaper.

The wallpaper collection is available in five different designs, namely Dragonfly, Triangle, Branch, Stripe and Magnolia, each of which come in three colourways.

Dragonfly.

“We believe that this journey of awareness begins with a true appreciation of the imperfect beauty of one’s environment,” says owner Nikki Ellis. “Taking daily inspiration from our surroundings, we translate the gratitude we have for earthy elements into nature-inspired designs, with the hopes of arousing a collective consciousness of nature’s splendour and sacredness.”

The wallpapers, which are PVC free, 100% recyclable and printed with matte UV varnish and non-toxic latex inks, feature a textured suede finish and retail online at R650 per square metre.

Browse Love Milo’s wallpaper collection at lovemilo.com.

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