DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This DIY Christmas tree advent calendar is a simple, minimalistic approach to the traditional advent calendar. There are 25 holes drilled in this tree, leaving a place to hang an ornament a day in December. You can also use this instead of a traditional Christmas Tree, and still have a place to hang your favourite ornaments. Materials (1) 1/2″ Thick, Quarter Sheet, Plywood (1)...Read More
Colourful Clarens
A look into the colourful world of Clarens, South Africa by Martin Hiller van Rensburg. At the foothill of the Maloti Mountain lies the charming town of Clarens. It is one of those towns that everyone has been to and everyone keeps talking about – except me. So, over the Heritage Day weekend, I decided it was time to change that. I loaded the husband and furkids into my car and arranged to...Read More
Level Up your Braai Chimney
Braaing plays a big part in many South African’s lives. Having a built-in braai at your home will definitely level up your braai status, but it also comes with a handful of things to consider. One of the biggest issues people with indoor or built-in braais have is smoke. Smoke can be a massive hindrance and can quickly take your bring and braai from hero to zero. We look at the basics when it...Read More
DIY Christmas Gifts
The Christmas season is quickly approaching and with all that has happened this year, this December is bound to be different. The festive season is traditionally about family, food and of course, presents. Here are eight homemade DIY Christmas gift ideas to help you swap time in the shops in return for a more personal touch (and a chance to brush up on your lockdown DIY skills). Treats...Read More
Living Room Livin’
We spend a lot of time in our living room. It is a space in your home where many things happen. Living rooms have the ability to become a coffee shop when you have the girls over for coffee or even a club when your 13-year-old hosts her first dance party. Heck, it may even be the place your potential son-in-law asks for your daughter’s hand in marriage! Creating a space that is not...Read More
In Conversation with Jana Nel
A Pretoria girl at heart, Jana Nel was blessed with a creative family environment and a high school teacher who really built her confidence. She mentions her husband as her biggest supporter and someone who has, from the beginning, always encouraged her to create. Jana studied Visual Communication at the University of Stellenbosch where she was encouraged to develop her creative processes...Read More
Flowers to Grow in Summer
We spend a lot of time during the year preparing our gardens for summer. It is a time of year when we can fully enjoy all the hard work we put in and the benefits always outweigh the not-so-fun gardening jobs we sometimes have to do. Flowers add a beautiful pop of colour to your garden and we share a few of our favourite flowers to grow in summer. Forget-Me-Nots The Forget-Me-Not is a gorgeous...Read More
Fireworks and Protecting your Pets
November through to December is a major celebratory period, particularly when it comes to fireworks. As dazzling and exciting as fireworks may be to look at, the loud noises that come with the spectacle can be distressing, especially for pets. Here are three things you can do to eliminate the stress for your furry family members. Keep them Indoors The safest place for your pets to be when...Read More
Launched: 2021 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair
What was, no longer is. How we live has changed. Home is not just where we live but where we celebrate, relax, rejuvenate, learn, teach, work, workout and so much more. What we treasure are the experiences and memories we make with those in it. Home evolved and we need to do the same. After 28 years, Homemakers Expo, SA’s premier home improvement and lifestyle show, makes way for HOMAKERS...Read More