A sturdy umbrella is always a good investment. Beat the winter blues with any one these 10 brollies available online today.

1. Monster Delish Umbrella R650, Victoria Verbaan

2. WAWA Umbrella R626.98, Babatunde 

3. 23″ Rubber Hooked Handle Rain Umbrella R51.50 ex VAT, The Umbrella Man 

4. Rain Dance Umbrella R299, Mimco

5. Pylones Umbrella Telesc Rainette R499.95, Pylones

6. House of Orange in Pink Umbrella R650, Victoria Verbaan

7. Sparkling Silver Senz Original R625, Smacs.co.za

8. Compact Umbrella R150, Woolworths

9. Water Planet Senz Original R625, Smacs.co.za

10. Abomey Umbrella R629.98, Babatunde

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From a stylish seating range and a geometric pendant to a fun summer fan and a bronze sculpture in Cape Town, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 102. 

1. David Adjaye Double Zero Series For Moroso

Online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring loves architect David Adjaye’s stylish seating range for Italian furniture brand Moroso.

Image and video credit: dezeen.com

2. Warp 2 Necklace by Molly M Designs at Adorn Milk

Content producer Michaela Stehr can’t get enough of these geometric lines. “I’m obsessed!” she exclaims.

Image credit: adorn-milk.com

3. Pylones Fan

“This is definitely on my summer must have list!” says features editor Tracy Greenwood.

Image credit: pylones.co.za

4. Trendy Bendy

Managing editor Lise Avis is super impressed with this new creation. “This nifty invention is one of the most versatile things ever… Is it an armrest? Is it a cheese board? Is it a table? Is it an iPod stand? It is all of the above!”

Image credit: trendybendy.co.za

5. Egon Tania Sculpture

“This sculpture by Egon Tania is one of my favourite public artworks,” says copy editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen. “The life-sized bronze man on a wood-and-steel bench is one of a series of six figures on Pier Place square on the Cape Town Foreshore. Complete with benches, cobbled paving and trees, it is a calm space just off Heerengracht where office workers, high-rise window cleaners and tourists sit over lunchtime to eat a Burger King Whopper or share a Mariam’s Kitchen Gatsby, or just pause to have a smoke. I often see people sitting next to this sculpture while other benches are empty, leaning against it, hanging a jacket over one of its arms, or even putting a hard-hat on its head while sitting there. It is shiny in places from the physical contact.”

Image credit: pinterest.com

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We couldn’t resist the call of International Dog Day on 26 August. Here are some of our favourite canine-inspired finds.

1. A4 Hugo Poster AUS$35 (roughly R330), Studio Lisa Bengtsson at Norsu

2. Fetch My Keys Finder R100, SUCK UK at Big Blue

3. Scotty Heart Dog Doorstopper R99.99, Mr Price Home

4. Animal Bones Wooden Bottle Holder R415, Yuppiegadgets.com

5. Dog Trinket Tray R199, Decorative Details at Superbalist.com

6. William Wegman Puppies Calendar 2016, R217, Exclusive Books

7. Schnauzer Wall Decal (45cm x 60cm) R220, Mywalltattoos.com

8. “Charlie Dog” Night Light R1 350, Nest

9. ‘The Louis’ Dog Sculpture R700, Janet Ceramics

10. Bottle Opener, R199.95, Pylones at Happy Gifts

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In a nod to International Cat Day this Saturday 8 August 2015, we’ve put together a list of 10 kitty-inspired spoils that will show the world you’re a fan of all things feline.

1. Meow Wall Art (40cm x 40cm) R160, MyWallTattoos.com

2. Sterling Silver Adjustable Kitty Cat Ring R120, Silvery

3. Cat Rug R349, Airloom at Superbalist.com

4. Cat Butt Magnets R190, Kikkerland at Big Blue

5. Limited Edition (Editions of 100) A4 “Dapper Cat” Print R400, Lauren Fowler

6. NewCat Pen R99.95, Pylones at Happy Gifts

7. Mr Pusskins The Persian Kitty Cushion R290, Ménagerie at Hello Pretty

8. Cat Food Storage Tin With Scoop R149.99, Mr Price Home

9. Cat Brooch R150, Sam Bear Things at Hello Pretty

10. Ceramic Cat Tiles R75 each, Stoor Ceramics

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As we carry our phones wherever we go, it’s important that they stay protected 24/7. It’s also a bonus if they look good at the same time! Here’s a list of 13 cool cover options you can find online.

1. Bowls – Lemon Slice Phone Cover, approximately R433 ($35), Skinny laMinx

2. Pink Vintage Squares Cover R380, Handmade By Me

3. Limited Edition Illustrator Collaboration Cover by Lize Marie R599, Houdt

4. iPedro Samsung Galaxy S6 Aluminium Phone Cover in Gold R149, Takealot.com

5. Imagination iPhone 5 Case R42 (on sale), Funky Fish at Spree.co.za

6. LG QuickCircle II Snap On Case in Gold (LG G4) R475, Orange

7. Yellow Mellow Phone Covers R150, Didzy Designs at Hello Pretty

8. Case-mate Slim Tough Case in Black/Gold (Sony Xperia Z3) R270, Orange

9. Falling Leaves iPhone Cover R300, Mono Online Shop

10. Black and White iPhone 6 Cover R159 (on sale), Pylones at Spree.co.za

11. Oxo So Cute Nat Leaf Cover (iPhone 5/5S) R179, CellularMall.co.za

12. iPhone 6 Plus Silicone Case in Red R749, Digicape

13. Rustic Aztec Design Case Cover (iPhone 6) R139, iToys.co.za

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As a material, plastic is often overlooked in decor. We think it can actually introduce an air of light-heartedness to a space. Here are 10 fun items you can find online.

1. SunnySide Egg Shaper R90, Avihai Shurin for Monkey Business at Big Blue

2. Tray R200, Mono Online Shop

3. Dinosaur Eraser R39.99, Mr Price Home

4. Pig Snout Plastic Cup R69, Kitchen Craft at Yuppiechef.com

5. Panton Classic Chair, Price on Request, Vitra at Crema

6. Edison Petite Lamp R990, Fatboy at Big Blue

7. Midnight Blue Mosaic Phone Cover R380, Handmade By Me

8. Multicolour Cocktail Stirrers R99.95, Koziol at Boardmans

9. Bask Shower Caddy R199, Umbra at Superbalist.com

10. Snail Funnel R229.95, Pylones at Happy Gift

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From the old faithful leopard print and classic faux fur to the new trend of printing critters and creatures on clothing and decor items, animals will always find a way into our homes (and into our hearts). Here are 10 animal-inspired designs you can find online.

1. Rocky Cushion R449, Country Road

2. Resin French Bulldog Statue R129.99, Mr Price Home

3. Nessie Ladle R190, Big Blue

4. Giraffe Card R79, Animal Crew at Superbalist.com

5. Me Too Julian Puppy, Price on Request, Magis at Crema

6. High-top Animal Print Sneakers R899, Superga at Spree.co.za

7. Mr T Cushion R290, Andmenagerie.co.za

8. Bali Galloping Horses Scarf R139, Zando

9. Decor Hare R130, Woolworths.co.za

10. Penguin Doorstop R249.95, Pylones

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