HOMEMAKERS

We celeberate Heritage Day soon and the weather has just picked up to make for a perfect day to be enjoyed throughout South Africa.  This also means that many of us will be out and about on 24 September looking for the perfect place to throw a boerie on the grill. Let's get into some excellent braai ideas for summer. As [...]

A coffee table has a personality of its own. Learning how to decorate your coffee table is a skill not many have. A few tips from the pros fused with your style and personality is the best approach when you want to decorate your coffee table. Your coffee table is often the centre piece, in […]

What is it about the French that make us want to copy every aspect of their lifestyles? From fashion and art to interiors and food, there is something magical about the French. A French country kitchen is a popular theme that pirouettes its way through interior designers’ look books often.    Timeless French country style kitchens look exquisite for years and investing […]

A blue, sparkling pool can be the most welcoming respite in summer. Designers and artists alike have started to paint colourful pools in fun patterns to make them even more welcoming. Not only that, but we are seeing more pools tiled in different colours too. Beautiful mosaics have burst onto the scene and we are [...]

Party season is upon us. Spring is almost here and then it’s summer and all the festivities begin. With more of us vaccinated, it will be possible for you to wine and dine with your friends once again, in the comfort of your own home.  One room we don’t always spend a lot of time [...]

Around this time of year, many of us feel compelled to be kind to our bodies. Whether it is taking up a new hobby, joining the gym, going for a dance class or just eating a detoxing meal, we need to boost our energy levels some way or the other.  We share a few of [...]

A story of an orchid by Yvette Lamusse Six years ago, a close friend’s daughter got married. It was the most beautiful wedding with orchids everywhere! I was one of the lucky guests who was offered to take an orchid home from the wedding. That when my love affair with orchids started!   I remember every [...]

Food that warms the body and the soul is always a good idea. We are in the middle of winter and if you’re feeling like us, some inspiration in the kitchen could not come at better time. We share the perfect winter lunch recipes to warm up the whole family.  Chicken Hot and Sour Soup [...]