Architecture 10 ways to green your home Architecture May 27, 2013 10 ways to green your home In our quest to protect the planet and our purses, Cape Town-based architect Jürgen Kieslich tells us that not everything is as cost- and planet-efficient as the green-washing marketers would have us think. He shared 10 lessons with us. Full Article
Decor Tea with the bestie Decor May 23, 2013 Tea with the bestie There’s nothing quite so satisfying as a good old-fashioned chinwag with your best friend, curled up on the couch in the winter sun. In our frenetic digital world this simple occassion has become scarce enough to celebrate with a ceremony! Full Article
Decor Feel your way Decor May 21, 2013 Feel your way Add texture to your home with interesting fabrics and shapes. Says KC Greenhouse: “Natural textures like wood, woven fabrics and leather create a cosy home.” Full Article
Design 99 problems but Cape Town ain’t one Design May 21, 2013 99 problems but Cape Town ain’t one The groundbreaking Fixperts initiative will be taking action in Woodstock this Saturday 25 May 2013. This is just one of the 100 highlights that comprise the Mother City’s first 100in1day Festival. Full Article
Lifestyle June 2013 diary Lifestyle May 20, 2013 June 2013 diary The short days and icy weather of June mean that it’s the romantic winter season of blazing fires, smokey whisky, indulgent comfort food and snuggly blankeys — although that certainly doesn’t mean we’ll be staying at home! Full Article
Lifestyle Snail mail from Joburg Lifestyle May 20, 2013 Snail mail from Joburg Finding herself at a loss for appropriate images to send to overseas friends, a postcard aficionado has taken matters into her own hands and curated Postcard Revival, an edition of Joburg-relevant postcards. Full Article
Decor Daddy se bak idee Decor May 20, 2013 Daddy se bak idee Hunker jy na die luilekker landelike lewe — verkieslik met ’n laag versiersuiker? Eksentrieke fyngebak is vars uit die oond by die Old Mac Daddy luukse woonwapark, waar die Charly’s Bakery-span twee nuwe Airstreams versier het. Full Article
Decor Breaking the mold Decor May 15, 2013 Breaking the mold Housing a range of endearing ceramics, the lovely new Ceramic Factory recently opened in Johannesburg’s Linden. Following hot on the heels of The Whippet, the suburb is abuzz with excitement. Full Article