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HOME FRONT What’s
happening on the decor scene?
ARCHITECT’S PLAN:
COURTING COUNTRY The
plan for a home that's a mod
nod to farmhouse style
TRENDS: RIGHT UP YOUR ISLE
Fab finds with a tropical feel
INSPIRATIONS: EASY
ELEGANCE Buys that'll
create a glam look that's
easy to live with
HOME & AWAY An elegant,
eclectic Jo'burg home
A PLEASING VINTAGE
A classically contemporary
new build in the Cape
TRADING SPACES
A renovated, art-filled house
in Jo'burg
ON THE DARK SIDE Black
adds a sophisticated touch
to any space. Here's how to
decorate with it
WELCOME BACK Three design
classics we're happy have
made a comeback
TEA OFF Shopping for
a teapot? Check out
these beauties
PICTURE PERFECT The
latest art framing and
hanging trends
STORE IT IN STYLE Great ideas
for bathroom storage
MAKEOVER: BONJOUR!
A teen's tired bedroom is given
a chic Parisian look
DIY UPCYCLING PROJECT:
GOING DOTTY Spruce up an
old side table with a playful
polka dot paint technique
THE GREEN ROOM: CHAIR
UP! Statement occasional
chairs for your outdoor
living areas
THE SECRET GARDEN
Divided into different
'rooms', this romantic Jo'burg
garden has an Italian feel
10 CLASSIC IDEAS FOR
YOUR GARDEN Stylish
ways to give your garden
a timeless quality
THE BRIGHT OUTDOORS
Shopping for outdoor lights
WILDERNESS TAMED
This Limpopo garden is
a lush oasis in the middle
of the bush
GOING WILD American
prairie-style gardens are
a haven for wildlife and
easy to maintain
GARDEN NOTES Garden
news and debuts
INNER HAPPINESS Make
your own trendy terrarium
ENDLESS SUMMER
Clever ideas to extend
the flowering season of
your plants
CROWNING GLORY
Plant coneflowers for
cheery colour from summer
through autumn
BROAD MINDED Now's the
time to plant broad beans
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BON APPETIT What’s
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ORIENT IMPRESS
Easy recipes for an
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LA DOLCE VITA Jenny
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Years ago when moving house
I lined up all my furniture
outside ready for the movers.
It was like a visual reminder of
all the features I’d ever written. There was
a coffee table from the stippled paint era,
a tall uplighter from the feature on
lighting, the gilded mirror from the
Christmas shoot, a shabby chic cabinet
from the paint finish feature and even,
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(although I recently heard that in line
with the current upcycling trend,
decoupage is making its way back).
While the fads and fashions are what
make decorating fun, what really lasts
is good design and comfort. A lot of the
furniture listed above was turfed but the
A classic casegood basics moved with me and have
been reinvented over and over with new
upholstery or paint or just by being placed
in a new setting and arranged with fresh
accessories. A simple half-moon table
proved useful in both a hallway and a
bathroom where it provided a surface
without taking up much space, the gilded
mirror did time in both the living room
and dining room, while a small Lloyd
Loom table has served as a bedside table
and a coffee table on the patio. This is
what this month’s issue is all about – those
classics that never date.
Black, of course, never goes out of
style. Like the little black dress, black
accents in interiors always look chic. A
decor fundi once told me that every room
should have a touch of black in it, even
the most feminine, just to ‘smarten’ it
up. Turn to page 56 for some inspiring
ways to introduce it to your home. The
wingback chair is another classic that’s
being reinvented with new detailing and
tweaks to the traditional shape. Find out
what other classics are popping up in
contemporary interiors on page 60.
In gardens, too, there are features that
have an enduring appeal that’s lasted
centuries. It always amazes me that we’re
still seeing elements of Elizabethan knot
gardens here in South Africa 400 years
on. Have a look at page 88 for some other
timeless gardening ideas. One style that
I believe will stay with us for another
couple of decades is the prairie or meadow
garden. Low maintenance and pretty to
look at, the prairie garden is also a magnet
for wildlife. Landscaper Jo Clinton tells us
more about her favourite prairie perennials
on page 98.
If you’d like to experience another
classic in a new form, why not download
a digital copy of Garden and Home to read
on your laptop or tablet. Just visit our
website at gardenandhome.co.za
“LIKE THE LITTLE BLACK
DRESS, BLACK ACCENTS
IN INTERIORS ALWAYS
LOOK CHIC”
C lassic buys I loved this monthChristine lounge
chair, R3 995, Block &
Chisel Interiors. Visit
blockandchisel.co.za
Meyer table, R18 680, The Galeri.
Visit thegaleri.com
Pezula’s Garda copper
standing lamp, R4 015,
from The Silk and Cotton
Company. Visit silkco.co.za
Blue and white ginger
jars, left, R1 700, and right,
R800, Sutherlands.
Visit sutherlands.co.za
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Redefining cement
Give your bathroom timeless appeal with the latest in Quartz baths and basins
Smooth, sleek, luxurious. Quartz sanware is an affordable luxury that will transform any bathroom into a wonderland. With the durability of stone, and a satin finish that leaves it silky smooth to the touch, Quartz will complement any modern bathroom. Find the latest in bathroom trends with DADOquartz baths and basins, available only at Italtile. Ovalo basin from R2 99000. Ovalo bath from R14 99000. Available in a matt or polished finish.
A progression in urban livingr3The modern, minimal aesthetic is constantly evolving and adapting in line with current trends. Recent trend evolutions have created demand for refined cement tiles. Beautifully understated, these porcelain tiles are also durable and practical, and eliminate the cracking and maintenance associated with cement flooring. These tiles merge durability with classic contemporary style.Uncover urban living with Uptown tiles from R349 per m2, available only at Italtile. Lend a little warmth to any space
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The use of faux-wood tiles is rapidly gaining popularity in interior design.
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with the durability, functionality and design flexibility of a tile. Create a fresh
and natural look with Fossil wood-look tiles from R395 per m2,
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cementThe modern, minimal aesthetic is constantly evolving and adapting in line with
Reclaimingthe wood look
The current renaissance of rustic textures has blurred the distinction between mother nature and a contemporary design aesthetic. The use of natural materials, such as timber and stone, has allowed homeowners and designers to bring together slick contemporary living, and the warmth and comfort of natural materials. Architects and designers love the depth and authenticity that natural textures provide, and the ease with which these products can be used in the creation of elegantly simple spaces.
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Introducing Stone Fusion. A beautifully crafted Italian porcelain tile collection. Elements of wood, cement,
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Natural marble forms the basis of the range, giving each tile a unique, yet timeless elegance.
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HomeFRONT
Our pick of this month’s highlights,
from things to do and seasonal
shopping to decor news and the
best places to visit
MATERIAL GAINTo celebrate Cape Town’s World
Design Capital status for 2014,
Skinny laMinx has come up with Up
Up & Away, a range of lightweight
organic fabrics aimed at the fashion
design and home sewing market.
They’re available in limited quantities
from the store at 201 Bree Street,
Cape Town. Visit skinnylaminx.com
Mobelli have relaunched their original Sea Point showroom,
which will showcase a selection of their contemporary furniture
every month. They also offer a selection of outdoor accessories
including cushions, umbrellas, shades and contemporary tableware.
Call 0861 662 355 or visit mobelli.co.za
Noble PursuitsInspired by 18th- and 19th-century French gardens, Folie is the
stately new collection by Cole & Son. Much like a decorative
garden stroll, the stunning designs range from pastoral toiles
and palm trees, to rhododendron blossoms and bamboo
trelliswork. Available from St Leger & Viney. Visit stleger.co.za
All that glittersWe’re smitten with the Savino curved chest of
drawers in copper, R14 995, from Weylandts. Its
on-trend burnished finish will add drama and
sophistication to any bedroom. Visit weylandts.co.za
A New Look
PANTONE COLOUR
OF THE YEARWe’re inspired by the pure
vibrance of Radiant Orchid,
2014’s colour of the year
described by Leatrice
Eiseman of the Pantone
Colour Institute as “an
enchanting harmony of
fuchsia, purple and pink
undertones that inspires
confidence and emanates
great joy, love and health.”
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. Five minutes with local botanical
artist Kelly Higgs, whose first fabric
collection has just been launched
How did you make the transition from
botanical paintings to fabric design?
I’ve always been passionate about beautiful
fabrics and knew that my botanical style
would translate well into interior textiles.
I painted my dream design and approached
the St Leger & Viney team who put me in
touch with the design director at Zoffany in
the UK who loved it.
What can we expect from your Woodsville
collection? It has a strong chinoiserie feel
with a lot of flowers and birds. For the design
Romney’s Garden, Zoffany made a very
classical design look extremely contemporary
using a grey line drawing with pops of bright
colour as one of the colourways.
How do you envisage the fabrics being
used? I’d love to cover an armchair and
a couple of large scatter cushions in
Romney’s Garden. The soft linen handle
and large-scale design would also
translate beautifully into curtains.
What’s your next step? Apart from more
fabric designs, I’m also hoping to collaborate
with an international china and crockery
company this year.
View the collection at St Leger & Viney.
Visit stleger.co.za
EDGEThe Spring 2014
collection by
Lorca is a glorious
celebration of
colourful overscaled
designs and smaller
motifs, all rendered
in vibrant fuchsia,
coral, sapphire and
violet. See the range
at Home Fabrics.
Visit hf.co.za
NICELY ROUNDED
Soften a clean-lined dining room
with a classic contemporary carver,
R7 900 (incl. fabric), from Classic
Revivals. Crafted from eco-friendly
rubber wood, it also has intricate brass
studding detail. Visit classicrevivals.co.za
BARGAIN HUNTING KZN Decor Editor Candice
Botha’s best homeware
buys under R300
Exotic
Splash pasta bowl, R169,
Weylandts, weylandts.co.za
Rainbow Fields cushion
cover, R299, Superbalist.com,
superbalist.com �
Metal coaster in various
patterns, R95, Con Amore,
conamorehome.com
gardenandhome.co.za | MARCH
WHAT’S ON 20 – 23 MARCH Decorex Durban
Decorex kicks off 2014 at the Durban
Exhibition Centre. Expect loads of
inspiration and expert tips from some of
SA’s top design talent as well as pop-up
restaurants, the latest homeware products
and demonstrations and talks.
WIN! We’re giving away five double
tickets to Decorex Durban! To enter,
SMS DECOREX, your name, city and
e-mail address to 48406. An SMS costs
R1,50. Errors will be billed and free SMSes
do not apply. Entries close on 14 March
2014. For Ts & Cs see page 77.
28 – 30 MARCH KZN Flowers,
Food and Fashion
Don’t miss the inspiring flower
displays, dazzling fashion shows and
fabulous cooking demonstrations
hosted by the KZN Association
of Flower Arrangers and Judges
Panel at Crowhurst Lodge in Kloof.
Contact Vaughn Harrington on
083 510 8792 or Marieke Ric-Hansen on
082 455 1039 for more information and
to book tickets.
TALL ORDERPerfect for double-volume
spaces or stairwells, the elegant
Reno eight-light pendant,
R3 999,95, from The Lighting
Warehouse, uses halogen
starlight globes.Also available
in a 20-light design. Visit
lightingwarehouse.co.za
ADDED ELEMENT 6th element decor & design has launched an online
store in addition to their successful interiors business.
“It’s like having an interior designer shopping with
you,” says co-founder Shekara Hellmann Singh. “From
luxury wallpaper to designer homeware, furniture and
lighting, each item is carefully selected by a designer.” We love the
Control-Alt-Delete Side Table designed by Nawaaz Saldulker. Visit 6thelement.co.za
ON THE LINE Carl is the sophisticated new collection of wallpapers
by Swedish firm Sandberg. The designs range from
crisp and dramatic vertical stripes to gentle gradations
that evoke dusk and dawn. Available from The Silk and
Cotton Company. Visit silkco.co.za
THE BEST ADDRESSHome Fabrics and Fabric Library’s
new Cape Town and Pretoria
showrooms will open to the public
at the end of March. Look out for the
heritage building at 69 Sir Lowry’s
Road in the heart of Woodstock,
Cape Town, 021 425 8287, and the
stunning space at 332 Brooklyn Road,
Pretoria, 012 469 6645.
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Do you have what it takes to design an eco-
chic lamp that blends creative flair with clever
functionality? Enter the Eskom Energy Efficient
Lighting Design Competition and you could win
your share of prizes to the value of R200 000
Light. Its possibilities for the creative homeowner and gifted designer are
endless. Its function extends well beyond functionality. It beguiles. It
entrances. It shapes our world.
Eskom’s calling for local creatives who possess design savvy, trend setting
style and the gift of turning pure science into sheer brilliance to enter their Energy
Efficient Lighting Design Competition. Designers are invited to design a lamp that
makes use of energy-efficient technology, such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs),
light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fibre-optic or any energy-efficient lighting system or
product suitable for a residential application.
The total prize value is R200 000 and this year’s theme is ‘Celebrate 20 years
of Democracy’. The closing date for entries is 15 August 2014 and entrants may
participate in any of the three categories: student, professional or high school learner.
For more details, visit lighting-design.co.za or e-mail karin@dalajunction.co.za
IlluminatingIDEAS
Category A: Residential Luminaire
Design (Students)
First prize: R30 000
Second prize: R20 000
Third prize: R10 000
Educational institution prize money: R10 000
The six top regional finalists will each receive a
Lenovo 7” Android tablet (Wi-Fi and 3G enabled).
Category B: Innovative Energy-Efficient
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First prize: R 40 000
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creative spirit
What is your background as an artist? When I was a child I knew
that I wanted to be an artist, so when I left school I enrolled for a
Higher Diploma in Fine Art at the then Witwatersrand Technikon.
How has your work in wildlife rehabilitation impacted on your
work? Rehabilitating, re-wilding, releasing and monitoring wildlife
in Swaziland and Botswana for a number of years had a profound
impact as I began to record the active emotional and social lives of
many species on canvas.
What do you hope to make people feel when they look at your
paintings? Someone recently bought one of my paintings depicting
weavers flying to and fro, peeling off palm fronds, building nests,
singing and preening. They hung it alongside a large picture window
and a wild weaver came down and carefully took note and started
to build its own nest right next to the window. They said that this
painting made them happy and it brought the real world of birds into
their home. This is my intention – to bring smiles to people and to
remind us that this world is still very wonderful.
You leave the backgrounds of your paintings predominantly
white. Why is this? I want to capture the essence of the bird I’m
painting. White spaces have their own elegance and I want the
viewer to fill in the details with their own imagination.
Which birds do you like to paint and why? Swallows and
weavers as they are such beautiful creatures. Swallows are my
signature. I started painting them after I once stood and really
creative spirit
As she worked in wildlife rehabilitation
for many years, it’s no surprise that
Kirsty Hall finds inspiration in nature
SOURCE Kirsty Hall kirstymayhallartist.weebly.com
or thegreengalleryart.com
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watched them playing in the wind and sitting on wires. I often
paint 80 or more swallows sitting on a long wire. Vivid yellow
weavers are so audacious with their charismatic personalities and
artistic nest building.
Do you paint from life, memory or photographs? I often paint
from life. Nothing beats actually watching birds. You can get a
great sense of their nature.
What medium do you work in and why? High-grade acrylics as
they provide an interesting bridge between oils and watercolour.
If handled correctly, acrylics can offer a fine wash and a thick impasto.
Do you have a favourite painting of your own? My favourite
painting is a beach scene of a group of children, seagulls and
dogs. That painting caught the speed and movement of the
seagulls taking off and the children and the dogs running.
Are there any artists you admire or whose work has
influenced you? I am inspired by the work of nature –
the artist none of us will ever match.
How do you remain inspired? Simply by being aware of
my surroundings and watching wild birds. I paint what makes
me happy and when you paint what makes you happy it will
always be evident in the paintings.
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COURTINGCOUNTRY
Despite its contemporary nature,
this estate home sits comfortably
in its semi-rural setting thanks to
a subtle farmhouse aesthetic
A house designed in the style of local farm buildings
needs a lot of breathing space,” says architect Pieter
Mathews, commenting on the architectural guidelines
of Southdowns, an estate located in pastoral Irene
near Pretoria. As luck would have it, the brief from his clients was
written as if to fulfil these visual objectives. They imagined a light,
airy arrangement of indoor spaces which would extend onto a
spacious outdoor entertaining area with views beyond the garden of
the green expanse of the Irene Country Club golf course. “Although
our kids are grown-up, we wanted a home that is generous enough to
accommodate get-togethers but not so much so that we’d feel lost in
it when it was just the two of us,” says the homeowner.
Although inspired by the simple barn structure of the nearby
dairy farm buildings, the house is unequivocally contemporary.
A pergola of steel I-beams and meranti wood establishes this at the
entrance. “This vertebra-like feature not only emphasises the path
to the entrance,” explains Pieter, “it is instrumental in integrating
the garage, an often lost entity, with the rest of the structure.”
THE ARCHITECTS: Pieter Mathews (left) and Anton
Smit (right) of Mathews & Associates Architects.
THE CLIENTS: A retired professional couple.
THE CLIENTS’ BRIEF: A bright open-plan home
integrating a spacious patio and views of the bordering
golf course.
THE HOUSE: A modern interpretation of traditional
farmhouse featuring an I-beam framework, stock brick
façades and S-rib roof sheeting.
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The entrance gives way to a large open-plan living, dining and
kitchen area consistent with the contemporary character. The
floors are finished in seamless screed, lighting is a combination of
silver spheres and halogen globes suspended from cables spanning
the rafters and, at the centre, a sleek white kitchen anchors the
space. Aside from the pitched roofs, other farmhouse touches that
have been carried through from the exterior are corrugated iron
used as wall cladding in the entrance and perfectly flush-jointed
stock brick walls. “The intention was for the interior to accentuate
certain features such as the brick wine cellar,” says associate Anton
Smit who was responsible for overseeing the project’s construction
and technical documentation.
While the open-plan area has 12 metres of folding doors
connecting it to the patio making it ideal when entertaining
family and friends, the couple spends most of their time reading,
working and watching TV in the den. “We’ve got exactly what
we wanted,” share the homeowners, “a modern country home
that offers us the option of enjoying the spaces intimately or as
a family when the occasion calls for it.”
SOURCE Mathews & Associates Architects 086 111 6222 or maaa.co.za
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You might live in a
concrete jungle, but
that doesn’t mean you
can’t come home to
an exotic island retreat.
Pair flamboyant foliage
prints with woven
textures for a look that
packs a tropical punch
SOURCES Black Fabrics blackfabrics.co.za Block & Chisel Interiors blockandchisel.co.za Generation Furniture generationfurnituredesign.com
Hertex Fabrics hertex.co.za Interior Trading 021 851 7251 Jambo Trading jamboimports.co.za John Newdigate johnnewdigate.com
Mavromac mavromac.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Santos santos.co.za St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za The Lighting
Warehouse lightingwarehouse.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
RIGHT UP
MAIN SHOT: Background wallpaper, Cole
& Son, Fornasetti, Chiavi Segrete in Green,
R1 910/roll, St Leger & Viney. Wooden bowl,
from R80, and spoons, from R15 each,
Jambo Trading. Palm platters, from R29
each, Mr Price Home. Vase, R450, Interior
Trading. Fabric on table, Greenhouse in
Citrus, R500/m, Hertex Fabrics.
PRODUCTS:
1 Birds in leaves bowl, R3 500, John Newdigate.
2 Birch scatter, R395, Weylandts.
3 Raja rattan wingback armchair, R2 795,
Block & Chisel Interiors.
4 Bentwood fan, R4 699,95, The Lighting
Warehouse.
5 Bamboo printed vases, from R980 each,
Generation Furniture.
6 Fabric, Manuel Canovas, Bahamas in
Turquoise, R3 179/m, Mavromac.
7 Wallpaper, Timorous Beasties, Merian
Palm Original, R1 600/m, Black Fabrics.
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Easy
Decanters, tray and ceramic bird from Farriers.
Create a stylish, relaxed
home by mixing old
with new and glamorous
with rustic
ELEGANCE
GET THE LOOK “To create a similar elegant, contemporary style, select
pieces that will not only enhance the room but have a
timeless appeal too. This way they can be restyled and
enjoyed for many years,” says Judith Matthews, owner
of the Isabelina home and decor stores.
Add signature lighting to your space such as a chandelier to soften the feel
and contrast this with a raw wood or ornately carved console.
In a small apartment, achieve this look by introducing one or two statement
pieces and use large wall mirrors to create the illusion of more space.
Soft tones of grey and silver work well with a luxurious theme.
Sofas and chairs upholstered in good quality plain fabrics highlighted with printed
scatter cushions make for interiors with a relaxed chic look.
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SOURCES Block & Chisel Interiors blockandchisel.co.za Farriers farriers.co.za Isabelina isabelina.co.za Spilhaus spilhaus.co.za
The Gatehouse thegatehouse.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
A neutral colour palette allows small
decorative details to have more impact. The
Versailles armchair in linen fabric, R5 495,
from Weylandts, does just the trick while
providing maximum comfort and style.
The ornate legs and surface treatment of
the bleached mahogany Ball console,
R8 995, from Block & Chisel Interiors,
add a timeless appeal.
Use an oversized mirror
such as the Connelly arch
mirror, R4 995, from Block
& Chisel Interiors, to create
the illusion of space.
Introduce hints of luxury with
polished metals like the Malaga
antique brass lamp, R1 442,
from The Gatehouse.
Soften the clean lines of sofas by
introducing a splash of colour and
pattern with the Asian-inspired Fan
cushion, R799, from Farriers.
Set out lead crystal glassware to welcome
guests. Prato wine decanter, R1 359, and
glasses, from R289 each, from Spilhaus.
Floral prints offer a fresh and
feminine touch to your decor
scheme. Pink floral ginger jar,
R780, from Farriers.
Display family portraits in gorgeous
frames like this antique frame, R400,
from Farriers.
Flickering light and sweet-smelling
candles enhance the romantic
atmosphere. Lustre votives,
R55 each, from Woolworths.
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updated jo’burg house
Elizabeth Warren’s Parktown North
house is an elegant, eclectic tribute
to the country she’s come to love
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teak console by G2
Furniture hangs an original
Victorian gilt-framed mirror
from Antigone Art &
Antiques. The wallpaper is
Peony from Hertex Fabrics.
The rug is from Paco.
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Who lives here Elizabeth Warren, a human resources consultant
and her four Yorkies, Casper, Olivia (Livvy), Otis and
Ophelia (Fifi), a bruxellois called Reuben, Georgina,
a griffon/petit brabancon and two rescues, Basil the
beagle and Charlie, a mongrel.
The house A once lacklustre double-storey cluster house
now revived with a contemporary patio and a
multi-faceted outdoor entertaining area. �
In the formal living room, interior
designer Vivian Ward designed the
down-lit display cabinet to house
Elizabeth’s Waterford Crystal
collection and commissioned Jigsaw
to make it. The Perspex coffee table
was also custom designed and made
up by Laser Edge. The sofa by Odd
Chair features Harmony Moods from
The Silk and Cotton Company and
the rug is from Victor Lidchi.
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In 2009 a position with South Africa’s largest bank opened
up and for someone who loves to travel as much as I do,
it was far too tempting to resist,” says Elizabeth Warren
whose career in corporate banking has taken her to places
as far afield as Singapore and Bahrain. Although she’s since
retired, South Africa and its people had long cast their spell
on her. With the view to living here and in her native United
Kingdom, she started to search for a home that would serve
as a comfortable, convenient lock-up-and-go.
What she ended up buying was a spacious but somewhat
bland unit in a complex in Parktown North, Jo’burg. “It fitted
the bill perfectly because what I really wanted was a blank
canvas on which I could stamp my personality,” she explains.
A further drawcard was the garden which was nothing more
than a large expanse of lawn begging to be developed. Nick
Cairns, a long-time associate who had ventured from banking
into design, helped her envision the extraordinary upgrade that
now takes full advantage of the idyllic Jo’burg weather.
Assisted by his architect friend Charles Marinier, Nick
designed a contemporary multi-level outdoor living space that
merges with the interior via a wide patio running the length of
the façade. The focal point, a slick water feature composed of
vertically aligned brushed aluminium profiles, is anchored on
either side by pavilion-like structures. “Surprisingly the garden
now looks even bigger than before,” remarks Nick of the
deceptive sense of depth that has been created by layering �
THIS PAGE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Designer Vivian Ward
sourced the console in the entrance hall from G2 Furniture in
Parkhurst, the mirrors from Augray Classics and the lamp from
Ikhaya Africa Export. In keeping with the contemporary nature
of the kitchen, Vivian designed the smart Perspex bar stools and
had them made up by Laser Edge. The kitchen pendants came
from Glo Lighting. OPPOSITE PAGE: In the dining room, the
antique Cape Dutch dining table was one of the few items
Elizabeth already owned. Glo Lighting supplied the Willowlamp
chandelier and the wall sconces are from Ligne Roset.
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the horizontal elements including the swimming pool, koi
pond, cantilevered steps and canopies. “What I appreciate
is how considered and specific the space is to my lifestyle,”
Elizabeth beams referring to her two greatest pleasures:
entertaining friends and looking after her family of eight
dogs who have been thoughtfully accommodated with
shallow water levels and low steps.
In contrast to the striking contemporary look of the exterior,
the interior ref lects a variety of inf luences. The patio presents
a preview with an arrangement of Empire-style armchairs,
an Indonesian coffee table and animal skins. “I didn’t want a
super modern or purely antique interior, but rather one that
would satisfy my eclectic taste,” Elizabeth explains.
Interior designer Vivian Ward, with whom Elizabeth
connected on a recommendation by a colleague, successfully
interpreted her brief. Identifying Elizabeth’s passion for South
Africa, she proposed a continuation of the contemporary
classical look of the exterior with African accents. “My aim
was to play with the weight of the African theme from room
to room,” explains Vivian. So while the TV lounge smacks
of Africa, the formal living area is more New York chic.
Here, gilt and neutral f loral accents are juxtaposed against
Perspex and colourful contemporary art with subtle nods
to the subcontinent provided by a horn lamp base and local
beaded artefacts, wooden bowls and ceramics. “I love that
the spaces ref lect what truly appeals to me and that they
combine to make it my home rather than simply a show
house,” smiles Elizabeth. �
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The outdoor sofas,
a collaborative design between Nick and Elizabeth,
were custom manufactured by Peter Thomas Interiors.
The outdoor area is a spacious living space of its own that
leads from the patio up backlit cantilevered stairs to smaller,
more intimate sheltered seating areas located on either side
of the koi pond and water feature. “The outdoor area was
designed to create visual interest across the property by
varying height levels and to engage the extended open-plan
design of the house with the landscaped garden,” says
Nick Cairns, who together with architect Charles Marinier
transformed the exterior living area.
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Hertex Fabrics’ Foolsgold wallpaper is carried
through from the bedroom to the en suite
bathroom forming a backdrop for a pair of white
embossed mirrors from Augray Classics.
Decor inspirations
What works best for Elizabeth
is her bedroom
“It’s a sanctuary where I can lose myself in
a good book surrounded by my dogs.”
Make it work for you
Mix comfy furniture, accessories and
fabric in a relaxing palette of neutrals
and blue.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: “It’s my favourite place to kick back
and relax with a good book,” says Elizabeth of her bedroom. The
wallpaper is Foolsgold from Hertex Fabrics, and the headboard is
in City Blocks from The Silk and Cotton Company. Rob’s Carpeting
installed the hemp flooring and the Nguni skin is from Ikhaya Africa
Export. The armchair in Elizabeth’s favourite reading spot is
upholstered in Thomas from The Silk and Cotton Company’s The
Gentleman’s Club. The side table is from Amatuli.
SOURCES Amatuli 011 440 5065 Antigone Art & Antiques antigone.co.za Augray Classics augray.co.za Charles Marinier Architects
083 268 1649 Earthcote paintandplace.com G2 Furniture g2furniture.co.za Glo Lighting glolighting.co.za Hertex Fabrics hertex.co.za
Home Fabrics homefabrics.co.za Ikhaya Africa Export ikafrica.net Jigsaw jigsawjoinery.co.za Laser Edge laseredge.co.za Ligne Roset
011 706 9961 Mr Price Home mrphome.com Nick Cairns 076 724 6437 Norick Interiors norickinteriors.com Odd Chair 011 886 1809
Paco 011 486 0542 Peter Thomas Interiors 011 706 9887 Rob’s Carpeting 083 251 3224 The Silk and Cotton Company silkco.co.za
Victor Lidchi 011 341 0367 Vivian Ward Interiors 083 633 8947 Wetherlys wetherlys.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.zaCO
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Norick Interiors.
Wallpaper, Carlucci Curious CA9088,
R1 910/10m roll, Home Fabrics.
Fabric, Copenhagen Iceberg,
R342/m, Hertex Fabrics.
Brown and white cowhide,
R4 995, Weylandts.
Victorian grey floral jar,
R2 400 for two, Norick Interiors.
Boston French antique
chest, R6 150, Wetherlys.
Valencia blanket box,
R2 000, Mr Price Home.
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A PLEASINGVintage
Who lives hereInterior designer Hildegarde Geyser, her
entrepreneur husband Thys and their bull terrier,
Diesel. The couple is often visited by their
two adult sons who love to get out of town
and into the countryside.
The house Built two years ago, this single-storey home is set on an olive
and wine estate in Franschhoek and features three bedrooms,
three bathrooms and huge open-plan living areas.
Preferring to build rather than buy, Hildegarde and Thys
Geyser’s new home on a Franschhoek wine estate is a
wonderful blend of classic and contemporary styles
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THIS SPREAD, LEFT TO RIGHT: Thys and Hildegarde enjoy
a sundowner on the patio overlooking the pool; this outdoor
entertaining area is sheltered on both sides by the ‘arms’ of their
U-shaped home. The big, bold furnishings and pendant lights
from Mavromac in the entrance hall set the tone for the classically
contemporary look of the Geysers’ home. The glass front door gives
a clear view to the olive trees and vineyards of the estate.
Although I have my own interior design company,
my great love is for bricks and mortar. I
absolutely adore building!” declares Hildegarde
Geyser of Orange Circle Concepts. So much so
that this is the ninth home she and her entrepreneur husband,
Thys, have built or renovated; they tackled eight houses in
Pretoria before relocating to La Ferme Chantelle, a charming
wine and olive estate in Franschhoek.
All this experience shows in the easy f low and beautiful
finishes of the couple’s new home, which was designed with
the help of architect Hanlie Booyens of BE3 Architects, and
is a contemporary take on the Cape style specified in the
estate’s building guidelines.
“We’re fortunate that the stand we purchased has wonderful
360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, and although �
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entrance
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courtyard
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living room
main en suite bedroom
patio
courtyard
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it isn’t a large plot, it’s open to the vineyards, which makes
it feel far more spacious,” says Hildegarde. In order to
maintain this sense of openness, but to create private outdoor
entertaining areas, the house is laid out in a U-shape with a
pool and lawn between the two barn-like wings.
Numerous large windows and glass doors were incorporated
into the design to make the most of the lovely views, with
the exception of the western side of the house where there are
fewer and smaller windows. “This is the direction from which the
summer sun can hit you hardest,” explains Hildegarde.
When it comes to creating a home that lends itself to easy living,
Hildegarde maintains that “functionality must never be secondary
to aesthetics”. So she avoided high-maintenance finishes and created
continuity by using a neutral palette and just two types of flooring
– marble and wide oak planks – throughout. “We were very
careful with our wooden floors when they were first installed �
HILDEGARDE’S TIPS
FOR BUILDING A NEW HOME
Always appoint an architect; this will ensure
you end up with a house that has a workable
design and a good flow. If you have to, cut
the size of your home rather than cutting out
proper professional help – remember no amount of decorating
can hide poor planning.
Stay true to your own look and feel. Don’t be sidetracked by
the trends you see in magazines and on the Internet.
Choose all your finishes before you start building. This will
take away the pressure of having to make hasty decisions once
the building work is under way.
Build with future savings in mind. Insulate the shell (floors,
walls and roof) properly, install a water/gas heating system,
and opt for double glazing. It’s difficult to upgrade these
features later!
Have a good rapport with your builder and make sure they
understand your instructions properly as this will save you time
and money. Also make sure the project is properly managed.
OPPOSITE PAGE: An organic wooden side table makes an interesting contrast to the classic lines of this upholstered sofa in the living area.
ABOVE: A wall of bookshelves provides a fitting backdrop to this sofa in the study, where Hildegarde often spends the mornings reading.
They’re flanked by his and hers desks (not pictured).
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Paint the fronts of your
drawers in a selection
of coordinating colours
for a playful look.
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and walked around in our socks, but after a few months we
were even allowing Diesel, our bull terrier, to ‘ski’ across the
living room; they’re so hard-wearing that all they need is the
occasional wipe and a polish.”
Strong accent walls and the limited use of architraves,
cornices and skirtings give the Geysers’ timeless interiors
a clean-lined modern edge, while open shelves displaying
collections of books, white ceramics and chunky glassware
lend a personal, lived-in feel.
To get a similar look, Hildegarde’s advice is to keep it
simple and stick to one theme throughout the whole house.
“With so many decor ideas available in books, magazines
and on the Internet, it’s easy to get confused,” she says.
“When you come across a specific photograph that makes
you feel calm, that’s when you know you’ve found the right
style for your home.” �
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: The loose covers of the
chairs in the dining area are in a series of neutral
shades graded from light to dark, creating a look that’s
both quirky and sophisticated. Beyond is the open-
plan kitchen. This chest of drawers was updated
with paint and adds a splash of colour to the cool grey
and white palette of the guest bedroom.
SOURCES 5Rooms.com 5rooms.com BE3 Architects 021 889 5907 or be3.co.za La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za LIM lim.co.za
Mavromac 021 797 4739 Mr Price Home mrphome.com Nevada Furniture nevadafurniture.co.za Orange Circle Concepts 082 490 2138
Wetherlys wetherlys.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
Decor inspirations
What works best for the Geysers
is their living room
“Furnished with a wall of bookshelves and a
comfortable sofa, this is an enjoyable space to spend
the morning reading – the sun streams in and the
room has lovely outlook onto the pool courtyard and
mountains,” says Hildegarde.
Make it work for you
Mix comfortable, timeless sofas and pieces of furniture
with stylish accessories in a neutral palette.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: The imported towels in this
glass-fronted cupboard in the master bathroom are one
of Hildegarde’s favourite finishing touches. The guest
bedroom is a study in symmetry, which gives the space
a stylish and restful feel.
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TV unit, R3 299,
Nevada Furniture.
Leonar sofa, R10 295,
La Grange Interiors.
Jacquard scatter
cushion, R159,99,
Mr Price Home.
Eurolux small
chrome Tellus
table lamp, R739,
5Rooms.com.
Adelaide ravine ottoman,
R1 650, Wetherlys.
Distressed block
segmented mirror,
R5 495, Weylandts.
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Trading Where there’s a will and a wall or two,
there’s always room for change in this art-
loving interior designer’s Jo’burg home
SPACES
Ever since Nikki Watson-Blair moved into this
townhouse on a golf course in Houghton,
Johannesburg, it’s been subject to regular updates.
Eight years have passed and the situation is not
likely to change. Nikki, an interior designer who heads
up Don’t Design and Interiors with her sister Marjorie
Davidson, explains: “It’s nothing to do with changing
trends or short-lived fads, but rather that as I grow and
redefine my preferences, so I feel the need for my home
to ref lect this.”
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Who lives here Interior designer Nikki Watson-Blair, her partner David and
Nikki’s two children, Gabriella (16) and Murray (14).
The house A unit in a 1990s complex in Houghton, Johannesburg, which is anchored
by a large open-plan living area that spills onto an equally spacious outdoor
entertaining area.
SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: The sofa in the living room
is dressed with a Jim Thompson throw and scatters in fabrics from
St Leger & Viney and Mavromac. In the dining area, antique
Chinese carvers from Trade Roots at each end of the table contrast
with high-backed dining chairs upholstered in a grey vinyl by
Petite Designs. The floral fabric is Hippolyta from St Leger &
Viney. Nikki has filled the armoire with her daughter Gabriella’s
Buddha collection and a Spode dinner service inherited from
her grandmother. The armoire and the two antique French wine
bottles on top of it are from Take it for Granted Antiques.
Much of the transformation has been structural but the more
frequent modifications take shape when Nikki is inspired by
a beautiful fabric or brings home an item from her travels.
Fresh upholstery invigorates and updates the scheme while
minor reshuff ling makes way for a new piece of furniture or
a work of art to expand her collection. “Art is a passion of
mine and my philosophy is that there’s always more wall
space,” she laughs pointing to her very first investment, a
Louis van Heerden oil of white roses which has incongruously
found pride of place in the kitchen. �
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“AS I GROW AND REDEFINE
MY PREFERENCES, SO I FEEL THE NEED
FOR MY HOME TO REFLECT THIS”
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OPPOSITE PAGE: Nikki’s bold, eclectic approach to decor is
evident in the open-plan living area with items such as an
antique Chinese cupboard from Trade Roots, a Georgian kist from
Take it for Granted Antiques and Art Deco-inspired Dali armchairs
by Petite Designs.
ABOVE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: “There’s a story behind
many of the pieces on display,” says Nikki. “The desk clock, for
example, was discovered in an antique shop in Lewes in the UK
and I bought it for its chime as it sounded so similar to the one
I remembered hearing as a child in my grandmother’s home.”
The acrylic chairs from Petite Designs are upholstered in
The Silk and Cotton Company’s Addis Ababa Anthracite.
In summer the folding doors in the kitchen stay open almost
all day giving a view of the garden and koi pond. The modern
white chairs from Chair Crazy lend a quirky contrast to the
wooden table Nikki inherited from her grandmother.
NIKKI’S TIPS FOR HANGING ART When hanging art in groups, vary the art. You don’t have to
hang similar mediums, genres or colours together.
Don’t hang a piece too high. Ideally your line of vision should
be directed to the centre of the work or to the centre of a
grouping as this encourages engagement.
Never skimp on framing. An average work can be
transformed into a masterpiece with a professional mount
and frame.
Correct lighting is crucial. An artwork loses all impact under
general lighting and that’s why it’s so important to employ an
interior designer at the planning stages of a project.
Hanging new artworks allows Nikki to change the character
of the home yet retain her individual look. A Vietnamese lacquer
on wood with sumptuous gold leaf detailing in the dining room
was recently replaced with a modern work by Robert Plotz.
Despite moving away from the Asian style of the open-plan
space, the piece functions just as successfully as the previous
work. “I love how it has replaced some of the calm, classical feel
of this room with a provocative contemporary edge,” she says,
adding that to her mind every room requires a talking point.
What was and still is essential to Nikki is that her home,
elegant as it is, remains a welcoming and comfortable
environment for her family and friends. “I soon realised that
with two teenagers the ‘no mess’ and ‘keeping things tidy’
ethos I had was highly unrealistic,” she recalls. The layout
of the ‘90s-style architecture has created a useful space for
containing day-to-day living: a pyjama lounge and study that
is part of but separated from the formal living and dining
room by a slight elevation.
When friends come over everyone heads outside to a
landscaped deck that has been made more spacious by filling
in the splash pool that nobody used. Now there’s ample room
for guests to both lounge and dine against a backdrop of
gloriously heady jasmine. �
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OPPOSITE PAGE: The table is always beautifully set with
Spode Blue Italian crockery and a runner in a fabric from The
Silk and Cotton Company. The outdoor furniture is from Chair
Crazy. ABOVE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Nikki believes
that fabulous food is fundamental to happiness and so,
weather allowing, she enjoys alfresco meals with family and
friends as often as she can. The sculpture on the far side of
the outdoor sitting area is by Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe. Facing
two original Morris chairs from Nikki’s grandfather is a sofa
upholstered in SDA outdoor canvas from St Leger & Viney.
The bamboo side table and all the scatter fabrics are from
The Silk and Cotton Company’s Indian Safari range.
Taking advantage of as much of the property’s limited
exterior space was a priority so Nikki included a small
wedge of garden at the rear by breaking open one wall of
the kitchen and installing wall-to-wall folding doors.
A koi pond with a surrounding deck was added. “It’s my
best,” she says, “to open the folding doors on a gloriously
warm Jozi day and feel as though I’m outside.” Her
home, however, remains a work in progress. Nikki has
her sights set on the roof next where she plans to build a
study accessed by a spiral staircase. “What can I say,” she
confesses, “I’m motivated by constant change.” �
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garage
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entrance
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“No room escapes my passion for art, not
even my bathroom which displays a
contemporary piece by Jaco Benade that
gives the classical space an unusual edge,”
says Nikki. The light fitting was bought at an
antique shop in Parkhurst. The main
bedroom walls are painted in Plascon’s
Dundas (E15-3), a versatile grey that adopts
the hue of the surrounding fabrics and
scheme. The nude is by artist Gavin Calf.
Decor inspirations
What works best for Nikki is
her deck
“It’s a wonderfully versatile space that lends
itself to both relaxing and hosting a stylish
dinner party.”
Make it work for you
Combine classic pieces of furniture with
outdoor fabrics and chic accessories for a
stylish look.
SOURCES Chair Crazy chaircrazy.co.za Don’t Design and Interiors 011 728 9931 or dontdesign.co.za Entrepo entrepo.co.za Gavin Calf
gavincalf.co.za INCdecor incdecor.com Jaco Benade 072 290 3193 La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za Love Milo lovemilo.com
Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe mariekeprinsloo.com Mavromac 011 444 1584 Mobelli mobelli.co.za Petite Designs 011 474 8728
Plascon plascon.co.za St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Take it for Granted Antiques 011 880 6504 The Gatehouse thegatehouse.co.za
The Silk and Cotton Company silkco.co.za Trade Roots traderoots.net Wetherlys wetherlys.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
Guzzini Aqua blown clear
jug, R399, Entrepo.
Palermo ottoman/coffee table,
R3 450 (incl. glass), Mobelli.
Gatehouse 1,8m sofa,
R15 424, The Gatehouse.
Aluminium wine cooler, R4 200,
La Grange Interiors.
Fabric, Basically Blacks,
R385/m, INCdecor.
Boston daybed, R6 050, Wetherlys.
Dragonfly cushion, R350
(excl. inner), Love Milo.
Stem water glass,
R95, Woolworths.
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Decorating with black accents
adds a timeless sophistication to almost any
room. We look at clever ways to introduce
this dramatic shade, both indoors and out
1 PLAYING WITH SHAPES
This black ceramic planter contrasts
beautifully with the square side table, and
the circular shape is repeated in a grouping
of three bamaleke tables in this Sandown
home. “We wanted to vary the use of clean
lines, such as the white side tables and
sofa, with more organic elements,” says
homeowner Jacqui Upton. Continuing the
clever mix of dark and light, Jacqui had an
existing pair of armchairs spray-painted
white and upholstered in a dark suede fabric.
Bamaleke table from Art Africa.
2 GLOSS OVER ITBlack looks even more dramatic in a
glossy sheen, as seen in this server contrasted
by a painted white table and chairs. The
custom-made mirror is a good foil for the
dark base, and owner Jacqui Upton added
metallic accents in a pair of lamps. To
make the abstract artwork, Jacqui printed
a magazine photo on canvas.
Lamps from Spaces & Places.
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3 BALANCING ACTA pair of black velvet armchairs adds
symmetry and definition to this living
room. Owners Jacqui Upton and David
Seinker were looking for a dramatic
contrast to the white screed f loors,
yet wanted to keep the look crisp and
understated. Ikat scatters bring an accent
of ‘colour’ to the white sofa, with an
artwork adding interest. “We found the
chairs on auction and upholstered them
in black velvet to create a sense of luxury
and masculinity,” says Jacqui, “yet the
overall feel remains light and airy.” �
Lamp from La Grange Interiors.
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4 IN BLACK AND WHITE“I’m always amazed at how striking
black and white can be in an outdoor
area,” says Stefan Norval of Afresh Event.
“It creates an effective contrast and
strong visual impact in spaces that might
otherwise fade into the background. The
key is to find a good mix of fabrics that
work together, such as stripes and plains,
and then don’t be afraid to cover almost
all your elements with these patterns.”
Ralph Lauren’s Patio Stripe outdoor fabric on
the sofa from St Leger & Viney. Coffee table
from La Grange Interiors. Rug from Paco.
5 PATTERN REPEAT Stefan treated his patio as an
extension of the living room, covering
a comfy wingback in a delicate f loral
fabric. “Black and white is so timeless
because it reads as a neutral, yet has an
elegance and interest that’s hard to beat.
This chair fits in with the rest of the
patio, yet the detailed fabric motif adds
an extra dimension.”
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Top tips from decorators: “A statement piece like an oversized armoire in black will really ground a room,” says
Yvonne O’Brien. “This allows you to use the whites and off-whites on your soft furnishings,
and bring in pattern on an ottoman or occasional chair.”
“If you’re going to mix other colours with black, I’d recommend keeping colour to your
styling elements, such as flowers or tableware,” advises Stefan Norval.
“For a dramatic hallway or study, it’s a great idea to use dark tones on panelling, combined
with reflective surfaces like glass and the detail of wallpaper,” says David Muirhead. “Black
and white stripes in a horizontal format can give a room a contemporary feel, whereas
narrower, more subtle stripes used vertically create a more classical look.”
6 CLASSICAL ELEGANCE
“My client wanted an all-white living
room with a sense of formality,”
says Yvonne O’Brien of The Private
House Co. “Bringing in the black
accents gave it a classic, more
sophisticated look without being
too stuffy. The joy of working with
black is that it’s so versatile – you
can combine modern and classic
and it always creates a clean,
uncluttered look.”
Ralph Lauren’s Calais Pinstripe
wallpaper and fabrics from
St Leger & Viney. Lacquer tray from
The Private House Co.
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7 SHADES OF GLAMOUR
“A dark and dramatic wallpaper can lay
the foundation for an entire room,” says
interior designer David Muirhead. “My
client fell in love with the Charlie Wilson
Rococo wallpaper by Cole & Son, and
we furnished the bathroom much like a
living space. The look and feel is all about
sheen and black and white reflections, so
we included mirror accents, chequerboard
tiles, the crisp white bath and two
bespoke black lacquer cabinets. My advice
when using black is to experiment with
the visual proportions between dark and
light areas, and in that way you’ll create a
very interesting dynamic.”
Cole & Son wallpaper from St Leger
& Viney. Bathroom by Victorian
Bathrooms. Marble tiles supplied
by RVV Tile Gallery.
8 DOWN THE LINE“I love the effect of Fabcoting the
walls with a narrow stripe and then
making up the curtains in the same
fabric,” says Yvonne O’Brien of this
bedroom. She added black accents
in the wall-mounted lamps and throws.
“It’s a small room but the result is a
very classic yet relaxed look.”
Wicker ottomans from The Private House Co.
Wall and curtain fabric, Ralph Lauren
Calais Pinstripe from St Leger & Viney.
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SOURCES Afresh Event afreshevent.co.za Art Africa artafrica.co.za David Muirhead & Associates davidmuirhead.com
La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za Paco paco.co.za RVV Tile Gallery rvv.co.za Spaces & Places spacesandplaces.co.za
St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za The Private House Co. privatehouseco.co.za Victorian Bathrooms victorianbathrooms.co.za
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WelcomeBACKA great design never goes out
of style, and to prove it here are
three classics we’re happy have
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WINGBACK CHAIRSTHEN: The wingback chair was a
staple in 17th-century homes. It derives
its name from the wings which rise
from the arms and join the back of
the chair, originally to protect the
occupant from draughts.
NOW: The modern wingback is smaller,
simpler and less fussy than the traditional
armchair, says Anton Odendaal of
Rochester. However, he adds, classic details
like scroll arms, studs and piping are still
popular. “Today piping is often done in a
contrasting colour to add visual interest and
emphasise the interesting shape of a chair.”
“Deep-button detailing on the back and
rich leather upholstery are timeless touches
that remain fashionable,” adds Theo van
der Hoven, Sales Executive at Alpine
Lounge and La-Z-Boy. �
Recovering an old wingback?Marc Shotland of St Leger & Viney
shares some tips:
Opt for a quality, hard-wearing
upholstery fabric to ensure longevity.
Use a contrasting fabric on just
the seat or back of the chair for a
fun update.
If you’d like a floral with a mod
feel, choose over-scaled prints or
patterns with minimal use of colour.
OPPOSITE PAGE: This wingback
chair, from Block & Chisel Interiors,
embodies two current trends: stud
details and scrolled arms.
Pedralli pasha wingback chair, R5 707,
Robert Thomson.
Tarryn chair, from
R3 795*, Sofaworx.
Monroe wingback chair,
R8 995, Loft Living.
Slate oak linen wingback
chair, R11 000, Sutherlands.
Oscar wingback chair,
R8 995, Weylandts.
Valerie wingback chair,
R4 995, Block & Chisel Interiors. Recoleta wingback chair,
R7 000, Wetherlys.
*Price dependent on fabric used.
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TROMPE L’OEIL EFFECTSTHEN: Trompe l’oeil means to ‘trick
the eye’ and is an art technique that was
first used on walls in France during
the Baroque period (from 1600), when
skilled painters would create the illusion
of moulding or panelling which looked
three dimensional.
NOW: Today, digital printing allows for
similar optical effects to be easily created
with wallpaper. “Brick, stone cladding and
leather-look wallpaper is often used to create
a feature wall. It’s cheaper than the real thing
but gives the same 3D look,” says Claire
Douglas of Flair Interiors. Candice dos
Santos of The Silk and Cotton Company
adds that the bookshelf designs that create
the look of a library are very popular.
“Trompe l’oeil wallpapers are typically
sold by the roll or by the panel,” explains
Claire, “but you can also have custom
graphics printed to fit the exact size of
your wall; these are usually priced per
square metre.”
ABOVE: The wood panelling in this
bedroom, designed by interior decorator Lisa
Levor, is in fact a fabulous example of trompe
l’oeil wallpaper – Andrew Martin’s Regent in
Light Oak from Halogen International.
Stone Cladding wallpaper,
R1 368/10,5m roll, Hertex Fabrics.
York Risky Business Up The Wall No.32
wallpaper, R868/10m roll, Home Fabrics.
Cube wallpaper SOW 22080340,
POR, Halogen International.
Illusions wallpaper 7268-0,
POR, Wallpaper Inn.
Eijffinger Rhythm Pine Planks
wallpaper 330018, R4 110/2,8m roll,
Dreamweaver Studios.
Illusions wallpaper 7325-1,
POR, Wallpaper Inn.
gardenandhome.co.za | MARCH
SUBWAY TILESTHEN: Subway tiles are so named
because they were used in the
underground train systems of New York,
Paris and London when they were built
in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
They were chosen because they’re durable
and low-maintenance, which also make
them a great choice for modern living.
NOW: Simple, stylish and versatile, subway
tiles are a fashionable choice for bathrooms
and kitchens. They’re available in matt
and glossy finishes with either a straight or
bevelled edge, and now come in a range of
colours as well as the classic white. “Bevelled
tiles have a more classical feel, while straight-
edged tiles can be used to great effect in
retro-inspired or contemporary spaces,” says
Jasmin Kraneveldt from Bathroom Bizarre.
“Laying subway tiles horizontally in an
offset or brick-bond pattern (see left) is the
most popular option. However, laying them
vertically can add a completely different
dimension to a space,” adds Amraj Dursan
of Italtile. Choosing the colour of the grout is
also an important decision. Interior designer
Ché Hooper of Portfolio Design suggests
using a grout that’s the same colour as your
tiles if you’d like a seamless look, and opting
for a grout in a contrasting shade if you’d
like to make a feature of your tiles.
LEFT: In this compact bathroom, Ché
Hooper of Portfolio Design chose subway
tiles from CTM to complement the classic
enamel bath she rescued from her parents’
farm. The reflective finish of the tiles enhances
the sense of light and space.
SOURCES Alpine Lounge alpinelounge.co.za Bathroom Bizarre bathroombizarre.co.za Block & Chisel Interiors blockandchisel.co.za
CTM ctm.co.za Dreamweaver Studios 082 452 0726 Flair Interiors flair.co.za Halogen International halogen.co.za Hertex Fabrics hertex.co.za
Home Fabrics homefabrics.co.za Italtile italtile.co.za La-Z-Boy la-z-boy.co.za Lisa Levor 082 851 7567 Loft Living loftliving.co.za
Portfolio Design portfoliodesign.co.za Robert Thomson robert-thomson.com Rochester rochester.co.za Sofaworx sofaworx.co.za
St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Sutherlands sutherlands.co.za The Silk and Cotton Company silkco.co.za Tile Africa tileafrica.co.za
Victorian Bathrooms victorianbathrooms.co.za Wallpaper Inn wallpaperinn.co.za Wetherlys wetherlys.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
Crystal Cardinal subway tile,
R65/tile, Bathroom Bizarre.
Tobacco brillo subway tile,
R11,40/tile, Italtile.
Bevelled cream metro tile,
R6,99/tile, Tile Africa.
Flat black metro tile, R7,90/
tile, Victorian Bathrooms.
Vanilla flat gloss subway tile,
R15,15/tile, Italtile.
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SOURCES @home home.co.za Boardmans boardmans.co.za Entrepo entrepo.co.za In Good Company ingoodcompany.co.za Le Creuset
lecreusetshop.co.za Susan Hughes Interiors 011 788 4404 The Tea Merchant theteamerchant.co.za Yuppiechef yuppiechef.com
Lacasa teapot, R99, @home.
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Burleighware teapot, R575,
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Alessi 1ℓ teapot,
R1 995, Yuppiechef.
Love Home white embossed teapot
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Mint scallop vintage teapot and
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Glass teapot, R230,
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Stoneware grand 1,3ℓ
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Update your home with new ways
of framing and hanging your art
P icture PERFECT
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gardenandhome.co.za | MARCH
1 FLOAT MOUNTS“To give artworks a more modern look, float mount them,” says Bojan
Lazarevski of NB Art and Framing. “This method of placing the whole
work on top of a mount is often used for limited edition fine art prints
such as etchings, lithographs and woodcuts as well as watercolours.”
This presents the artwork in its entirety, showcasing the beauty of the
paper and its proportions. The use of a box frame creates a space between
the artwork and the glass which prevents sticking, colour transfer and
damage by condensation on the inside of the frame (especially important
in coastal and high humidity areas), eliminating the need for costly
restoration in the future. Shot on location at Mezzanine.
2 GALLERY WALLS “To end up with a harmonious look when creating a
gallery wall as we did here, you need to have a unifying
element,” says Paul Mrkusic, an art collector who heads
up The South African Antiques Dealers’ Association.
“One of the simplest ways to do this is to have each piece
framed in a similar way.” Cara Lewis-Browne of David
Lewis-Browne Guilders & Framers created a gallery
effect in Paul’s double-volume living area using six
contemporary pieces. Though the artworks of varying
sizes, formats and mediums have been offset slightly, the
two columns, which don’t extend beyond the width of the
sofa, make the eye travel upwards and create an informal
composition that suits the modern apartment. �
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CARA LEWIS-BROWNE AND BOJAN LAZAREVSKI’S TIPS ON HANGING ART
Select a frame to suit the artwork rather than the
decorating style. If a work is framed correctly, it
can hang anywhere in any style of room, either
alone or in a group.
The size of the artwork should be in proportion
to the size of the wall and hung at a level that
does not strain the eye. Though this is usually at
eye level, around 1 500mm above the ground,
always stand back to assess whether the
placement is pleasing or not.
Consider the furniture below which an artwork
hangs. If a work is placed too high above a server or
a bed, for instance, the gap between the art and the
item of furniture will become the focal point rather
than the artwork itself.
Mix different mediums of art, subject matter and
frames. Variety creates a wonderful sense of depth and
interest and lends greater value to a collection.
Don’t hang art in direct sunlight. If this can’t be
avoided use UV filtering picture glass which can be
effective in some situations.
Use appropriate fixings for the size and weight of
the work. To prevent frames from being accidently
bumped off the wall, fixed security hangers can
be fitted to the frames which is advisable in
high-traffic areas and above beds.
It’s important to check for electrical cables and
plumbing in the wall prior to drilling or hammering.
If you don’t have the necessary detection
equipment, call in a picture hanging service.
A small piece of Prestik or cork attached to the
bottom corners of the frame will keep it straight and
allow air to circulate between the wall and frame
reducing damage from damp and eliminating dust
lines which form on the wall over time.
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SOURCES David Lewis-Browne Framers & Gilders 011 440 6726 David Strauss 082 565 1609 or davidstraussinteriors.com
In Toto Gallery 011 447 6543 or intotogallery.co.za Mezzanine 011 778 1200 or mezzanineinteriors.co.za NB Art and Framing 011 886 0731
The South African Antiques Dealers’ Association saada.co.za
4 WINDOW MOUNTS Window mounting, where the artwork is placed behind
a mount board or mount boards, offers more scope for
creativity and the opportunity to play with proportion.
By making the mount bigger at the bottom or on the sides
you can ‘stretch’ the artwork to fit a particular space.
“This is a useful technique when you want to balance a
strong horizontal element such as a bed or sideboard and
is particularly effective when applied to pairs of artwork
like these serigraph prints by Fred Schimmel,” says Bojan.
Using a large mount with the ‘weight’ at the bottom is also
a good way to give a small work of art more prominence.
Shot on location at Mezzanine.
3 UNFRAMED “Leaving artworks unframed or floating in a subtle box
frame isn’t a recent trend, but remains popular because it
suits the clean lines and pared-down look of contemporary
interiors,” says Megan Kidd of In Toto Gallery. This
frameless approach is suitable for oil and acrylic mediums,
mixed media such as collage and techniques like impasto
where the objective is to engage the viewer with the nature
of the surface. Interior by David Strauss.
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pictures at just the right
height, try Level Hang’s new
system that enables you to
adjust the height of the picture
without tying and retying
knots. Call 082 599 0139, e-mail
lburtond@gmail.com or visit
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in styleIt’s difficult to find the balance between
pretty and practical when it comes to
adding storage to a bathroom, but with
inspiration from these chic solutions,
you’ll soon get it right
1 BASKET CASE As you can pull them out and see everything at a
glance, drawers like the ones in this mod floating vanity,
can be a more practical alternative to deep cupboards.
Plastic woven baskets have been added underneath to
provide additional storage for towels with some doubling
as laundry hampers. The free-standing towel rail is a great
idea to steal if you’re short on wall space. House designed
by Van Biljon Barnardo Architects.
NOTEWORTHY DESIGN DETAIL:
We love how this claw-foot
tub has been set on a
‘rug’ of bricks laid in a
herringbone pattern.
gardenandhome.co.za | MARCH
bathroom storage
2 WASTE NOT, WANT NOTBuilt-in cabinetry can be your best bet when it comes to
making the most of every last centimetre of potential storage
space. Rather than wasting the space under the arched window
in this Cape bathroom, property developer Mandy Sayer cleverly
added a window seat with drawers underneath. Open shelves
provide room to display ornaments and store towels, while
the vanity allows less attractive bathroom staples to be hidden
behind closed cupboard doors.
3 QUICK FIXWall-mounted basins have a sleek contemporary look, but where
do you stash your towels and toiletries? To instantly add extra storage,
follow Bronwyn Hartmann of Hartmann & Keppler Interiors’ lead
and simply tuck some woven baskets underneath.
4 FLOATING IN SPACEChristian Bense of Union 3 designed a floating vanity for this
Durban bathroom in order to enhance the sense of space. “The fact
that this vanity does not extend to the floor means that it takes up
less space visually, but it still provides ample storage,” he says. The
wallpaper is a Clinton Friedman design available from Union 3. �
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HANDSOME HAMPERSNo bathroom would be complete without a laundry basket.
Here’s our pick of the best
White Guzzini Casa laundry
bin, R1 699, Entrepo.
SOURCES @home home.co.za Clinton Friedman
clintonfriedmancollections.com Entrepo entrepo.co.za
GDF Design Lab gdfdesigns.com Hartmann & Keppler
Interiors hartmannandkeppler.co.za Mandy Sayer Property
Developer 083 602 5380 Mr Price Home mrphome.com
Union 3 union3.co.za Van Biljon Barnardo Architects
021 914 4945 or vbba.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
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Natural laundry basket with
no lid, R1 295, Weylandts.
Water hyacinth laundry
basket, R399, Weylandts.
White laundry basket,
R649, @home.
White water hyacinth
laundry basket, R679,
@home.
Natural laundry basket
with lid, R199, Weylandts.
Chevron laundry holder,
R229,99, Mr Price Home.
Check out the
bathroom photo gallery on our website,
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5 SHELF LIFEFloating shelves, like the ones in Carla De
Fondaumiere of GDF Design Lab’s bathroom, provide
easy access to small everyday essentials like make-up
and perfume, which often get lost at the back of drawers
and may otherwise end up cluttering your countertops.
To create a less formal look, Carla chose to forgo
cupboards in favour of baskets when designing the
vanity. “If you can’t find baskets that are the right shape
and size, commission a street vendor to custom make
some like I did,” she suggests.
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Laundry hamper, R99,99,
Mr Price Home.
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SOURCES A-Z Household Maintenance 082 442 8611 ArtLab 021 448 1421 or artlab.co.za Changing Spaces 021 557 2070, 083 458 8877
or changingspaces.co.za Hertex Fabrics hertex.co.za The Pause Room 021 461 6488 or thepauseroom.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za
THIS BEDROOM WAS cramped with outdated turquoise walls,
impractical shelving and no comfortable study area. With only two
tiny windows, the room lacked natural light and good ventilation.
“It looked even more cramped filled with various small pieces of
furniture,” adds Cheryl Herweg of Changing Spaces, who was asked
to give the space a makeover as a 16th birthday gift for her client’s
daughter Cassidy.
HOW THIS SPACE WAS TRANSFORMED FROM TWEEN
COOL TO PARISIAN CHIC “Cassidy wanted her room to have
a Parisian theme with a romantic feel. I wanted to do a bit more,
including making the room feel larger and lighter,” says Cheryl. To
achieve this, the two tiny windows were replaced with a large sliding
door that opens up to the garden, making the room much brighter.
A new neutral, hard-wearing vinyl f loor was installed as well
as a new cupboard with mirrored doors (not shown) which help
to create the illusion of space. The furniture was limited to a
few large custom-made pieces including a dressing table that
doubles as a desk.
“I painted the walls in a neutral colour and stuck to a
monochromatic palette, adding just the slightest hint of pink.
To create depth I introduced different textures in scatter
cushions and the headboard,” explains Cheryl.
“For the focal wall I had Parisian-themed wallpaper custom
designed and printed and placed the Eiffel Tower motif where the
headboard wouldn’t cover it,” she says. “And for sparkle I added
a crystal ceiling light fitting, a silver coat stand and finished the
bedside lampshades with a fabric trim with a subtle shimmer.”
THE BEDROOM IS NOW uncluttered, light and airy. A timeless
yet modern space where Cassidy will feel comfortable well into her
twenties. Cassidy says: “I love the fact that my bedroom is orderly,
feminine and feels much larger than it used to. I also adore Cheryl’s
custom details, such as the headboard and Parisian wallpaper.”
Bonjour!Interior designer Cheryl Herweg came to the rescue of
an outdated teenager’s bedroom in Melkbos, Cape Town
THIS SPREAD, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Vases from
Woolworths. Bunny cellotape dispenser from The Pause Room.
Custom wallpaper by ArtLab. Construction work by
A-Z Household Maintenance. Throws from Woolworths.
Upholstery, curtain and other fabrics from Hertex Fabrics.
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Paint™ pioneer, shows how
to upcycle a side table into
a polka dot delight in a few
easy steps
SOURCE Annie Sloan South Africa anniesloansa.co.za
for stockists and workshops nationwide
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
in the three different
colours of your choice
(one for the outside of the
table, one for the inside of
the drawers and another
for the polka dots), Annie
Sloan Clear Soft Wax and
a potato.
PAINTING YOUR SIDE TABLE: 1. Paint your side table
using your first chosen colour. Here I chose Paris Grey and contrasted
it with Antibes Green inside the drawer. Allow to dry. The perks of
Chalk Paint™ are that no sanding or undercoat is needed.
2. To create a stamp for the polka dot detail, cut a potato in half with
a non-serrated knife. Draw a circle on the cut side with a felt tip pen;
you can use a coin as a template if you like.
3. Using the pen line as a guide, push the knife about 1,5cm down
into the potato and cut around the outline of the circle.
4. Next, cut into the side of the potato until you reach where you cut
around the circle. Slice away bits from the side of the potato to form
a raised circle. Alternatively, you could use a carrot, cork or another
interesting object.
5. Test your stamp by dabbing some paint onto the potato circle
with a brush and pressing it onto some scrap paper. I used Old White
here, but you can choose whatever colour you fancy. The spots can
be a little uneven at first, so it’s good to practice until you get it right.
6. When you’re happy with your practice spots, start printing them
on your table. I have applied mine randomly, starting where I knew
I wanted one and then leaving a comfortable gap between that and
the next one. Printing with a potato will always give you an uneven
finish, so don’t be disappointed if the spots aren’t uniform and
smooth, but that’s the beauty of it.
7. Once I had finished with the spots, I painted the moulding around
the top in Old White to give the piece a neat edging.
8. Apply a thin layer of Annie Sloan Clear Soft Wax all over the piece,
working it into the surface of the paint to protect it.
9. If desired, use sandpaper to distress your piece. I distressed the
handle to let a bit of the metal show through.
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UP!Pep up your outdoor area with one of
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SOURCES Homewood homewood.co.za La Grange Interiors lagrangeinteriors.co.za Mobelli mobelli.co.za Robert Thomson
robert-thomson.com Sutherlands sutherlands.co.za The Private House Company privatehouseco.co.za Weylandts weylandts.co.za
SHOP SMARTLeading furniture importer and owner of
online store Robert-thomson.com, Robert
Thomson shares tips on what to look for
when shopping for a statement chair for
your outdoor living areas:
Personally, I hate having to cover or
bring furniture indoors in bad weather, so make sure the chair
is really designed for outdoor use. Can it withstand our harsh
heat and heavy rains; is it weighty enough to not be blown
away and is it easy to maintain?
It’s worth spending a bit more for a practical, good quality
chair, than settling for an inferior one that’ll barely make it
through a summer. That said, if it’s to be an investment piece
make sure that it’s a design that you really love and that you
aren’t going to easily get bored with.
Most importantly make sure the chair reflects your
style and personality. The idea is to make a
statement – so make one!
Somerset occasional chair,
R3 500, Sutherlands.
Almond lounge chair*,
R8 660, The Private
House Company.
Playa armchair, R6 299, Mobelli.
Braun lounge chair,
Kroma, R5 600,
La Grange Interiors.
Kholetti sectional wide single
chair**, R4 950, Homewood.
Woven Kai Pod
hanging chair, R7 495,
Weylandts.
*Must be covered or have outdoor covers made to prevent seats getting wet.
**Upholstery pricing depends on the fabric chosen, but starts from around R1 900 per set (seat and back).
Capo lounge armchair,
R8 999, Mobelli.
Pink Intimacy Queen of
Love occasional chair,
R11 719, Robert Thomson.
Milo lounge chair*, R5 145,
The Private House Company.
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gardenThis romantic hidden garden in
Johannesburg is the result of
the efforts of two passionate
gardeners who happen to have
completely opposite tastes
and ideas about gardening
A small lawn is emphasised by
some clipped abelias and a pretty
dovecote covered in Boston ivy.
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A mixed border packed
with pelargoniums,
geraniums, roses
and salvias.
Who lives hereLorna and Chris Rayner with their three dogs,
Daisy, Spot and Georgie.
The garden A large rambling garden
on a steep slope set against a hill. It has an Italian
feel and is divided into different ‘rooms’. �
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Chris and I never garden together. Never! Even though
we both love gardening,” says Lorna Rayner. This is
difficult to believe when you watch them strolling
through their garden discussing plants and admiring
those that have just started flowering. “Chris comes from the Karoo
where he grew up with lots of sunshine and open spaces,” explains
Lorna. “I was raised in the misty mountains of Mpumalanga in a
home with a shady garden. Chris hates shade and I would get home
and find that he’d removed all the trees and shrubs in areas to let in
more sun and all my shade plants would die.”
The garden she’s referring to is the large romantic garden they’ve
been creating for the past 32 years, now a successful wedding venue,
Shepstone Gardens. Hidden behind high stone walls in Orange
Grove, Johannesburg, the sloping garden surrounds their historic
stone home built by prisoners of war during the Anglo Boer War. It’s
like entering another world with Italianate arched bridges, pergolas
and water features set in lush surroundings. Chris is fascinated by
stone and built all the extensions, garden walls and pillars with
quartz from the hill behind the property. “This mountain is where
Johannesburg’s gold reef starts,” he points out, “and some of these
rocks are more than 350 million years old.” �
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can be seen in this view of the garden. Benches under the pergolas
provide a spot from which to enjoy the stunning view over northern
Johannesburg. Chris hand-carved this wall fountain for Lorna years
ago. Lined with stone lions this walkway is shaded by an old Magnolia
grandiflora. Clipped Duranta ‘Sheena’s Gold’ and syzygium add interest.
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”A GARDEN IS NOT SUPPOSED
TO BE FINISHED, IT’S AN
ONGOING PROCESS”
A blue and apricot mixed border with roses, bergenia, penstemon,
agapanthus, Inca lilies and potato bush offsets a leafy backdrop.
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The owner of a company that manufactures craft products, Chris is
an avid crafter himself and it was his keen eye for design that guided
the development of the garden. Even though they don’t have the same
views on gardening, the Rayners’ different styles complement each
other. While Chris creates the structure of the garden with terraces,
pathways, stone walls and fountains, Lorna softens the hard edges
with flowers. She’s planted beautiful, old-fashioned borders filled
with cannas, roses, Inca lilies, agapanthus, penstemons, lamb’s ears,
cleome and dahlias, to name just a few.
The garden is divided into various sections: two lawned areas with
mixed borders, a courtyard with a water feature, a walkway under the
huge old Magnolia grandiflora, an oriental garden with a pond and
cloud topiary, a vegetable and herb garden, a terraced fountain area
and a mountain garden with stone paths lined with aloes, succulents
and a variety of other interesting plants.
The Rayners love changing the garden and sometimes even replace
a whole garden ‘room’ with a brand-new one. Chris designs the
new pillars, balustrades, staircases and even fireplaces and employs
stonemasons to carve them from Free State sandstone. A proficient
stonemason himself, he’s even sculpted a wall fountain from a rock he
brought from overseas.
Passionate plants people, Chris and Lorna are always on the
hunt for rare and unusual plants. Last year they started collecting
succulents and Chris proudly displays his giant curly echeverias in
a row on the windowsill. He researches plants thoroughly before he
starts a new collection. “It’s easier for me to remember the botanical
name than the common name,” he chuckles.
CHRIS AND LORNA’S GARDENING TIPS
Visit other gardens in your area or overseas to get ideas from
their structure and plantings. Read up on them beforehand so
you know what their highlights are and what to look out for.
Visit specialist growers and nurseries. They not only have
fabulous plants for sale, they can provide you with a wealth of
useful information.
Don’t be afraid to start over or to renew a corner of your
garden, a garden is not supposed to be finished, it’s an
ongoing process.THIS PAGE, FROM THE TOP: Indigenous crocosmia sway
elegantly above a marble fountain. The trees have been gently
sculpted to let in light for the other plants to flourish. SOURCE Shepstone Gardens shepstonegardens.co.za
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GARDEN
While garden trends come and go, there
are certain garden features that are just as
appealing today as they were years and even
centuries ago. Here’s a selection of timeless
ideas from some of Europe’s most famous
gardens that you can adapt for use in yours
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2. NATURE’S INSPIRATION A garden style that’s been popular for decades rather than
centuries, is using flowering plants and grasses in the way they
occur in nature. Known as prairie or meadow style, it’s a look
that’s being adopted in many European gardens through the
influence of Dutch landscaper Piet Oudolf.
Attracting wildlife with its abundance of nectar and seeds,
the six-acre Sussex Prairie Garden at Henfield (pictured here) is
remarkably low maintenance too. For more on prairie-style plants,
see page 98.
1. SCULPTED GREENERYTopiary (evergreen shrubs clipped into shapes) has a long history
stretching back to the Italian Renaissance, but is right back in
fashion again. It’s an inexpensive (albeit lengthy) way to add
sculptural interest to a garden.
La Ballue in Brittany (pictured left), a modern interpretation of
a Baroque garden, has plenty of inspiring topiary, ranging from
chickens created from clipped box to an entire parterre laid out in
geometric shapes. Box, which is typically used in Europe, doesn’t
do as well in South Africa, but myrtles, eugenia and bay are all
good candidates for the creation of green sculpture.
4. COUNTRY SEATSOne of the features of classic gardens is the careful placement of
attractive seating from which to admire the surroundings. This
could be anything from a stone seat to a weathered bench.
Take this idea one step further and make your seating area
a destination by placing a bench under an arbour at the end of
a flower-lined pathway as has been done at Hidcote Manor in
Gloucestershire, England.
5. BORDER COUNTRYThe long herbaceous border is a feature of many British gardens
like this one at Eltham Palace near Greenwich.
It’s a great way to soften perimeter walls and driveways. Choose
plants with colours that complement each other and place them
in groups of three, five or seven, depending on their size, for more
impact and repeat them at intervals to create a sense of rhythm. �
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3. HEDGING YOUR BEDSA common characteristic of formal European gardens is low
to medium height box hedges in geometric shapes enclosing
informal mixed planting as seen here in the Culpeper garden at
Leeds Castle in the UK.
This style works well in both small and large gardens and the
formal framework ensures the garden looks good even in winter
when the hedges hide the bare beds or the stems of pruned roses.
Suitable hedging plants for use locally include Abelia ‘Francis
Mason’, Duranta ‘Sheena’s Gold’, coleonema and lavender.
7. REFLECTING POOLSMany of the gardens in Italy, Britain and France include
reflecting pools which not only add the cooling effect of water but
also reflect the gentle movement of clouds passing overhead and
the surroundings.
While this pond at Tintinhull in Somerset is fairly large, the
concept can be scaled down to suit a small courtyard. If they’re
painted a dark colour, long narrow swimming pools can double
as reflecting pools and even water features with the addition of
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6. GARDEN ROOMSThe garden of Great Dixter in East Sussex, family home of
gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, comprises a
number of garden rooms some of which are screened off from the
next by high yew hedges as seen here.
Openings in the hedges reveal glimpses of the next section of
the garden encouraging visitors to explore further. Use quick
growing hedging plants such as eugenias and viburnum or divide
your garden into rooms using wooden fencing, trellis or woven
wattle screens over which creepers have been trained.
8. ONE GOOD URNYou can’t go wrong with an urn when creating a focal point at the
end of a path or the centre of a courtyard. But they also work in
the middle of a bed or half hidden in foliage.
Raised on a plinth, this classic urn planted with striking red
amaryllis in Marle Place garden in the UK is situated in the
woodland section where trees and shrubs have been trimmed to
create a frame.
10. THE WHITE CHOICECombining white flowers with green and silver foliage gives a
garden a special freshness, and in the evenings, the pale blooms
add a magical shimmer. Vita Sackville-West’s famous white
garden at Sissinghurst has inspired many white gardens like this
one at Barrington Court in Somerset, the former home of the
sugar barons, the Lyles.
As they look so cool, white gardens are ideal for South Africa.
Many of the plants used are easy-to-grow annuals like cosmos,
alyssum, feverfew, violas and nicotianas, so creating a white
garden needn’t break the bank.
9. BORROWED LANDSCAPEIncorporating a vista adds a feeling of spaciousness by making a
garden seem bigger than it really is. Gateways in hedges or walls
which appear to lead somewhere are good way to do this as does a
glimpse of something in the distance.
At Hidcote Manor (above), one of the most famous English
gardens, Lawrence Johnston ‘borrowed’ views both by framing
the surrounding Cotswold countryside with gateways and by
creating vistas between one garden room and the next. If your
garden lacks a vista you could ‘borrow’ your own landscape by
using a mirror on a far wall.
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Limpopo garden
WildernessTAMED
Thanks to a borehole, the Van Collers have
created a lush, colourful garden in the
middle of a game reserve
This mixed border on the terraced rockery is
filled with impatiens, forget-me-nots,
cosmos, agapanthus and Russian sage.
Who lives here Sam and Peggy van Coller with their
dogs, Caffie and Stridor.
The garden A large fenced garden featuring
rockeries and woodland sections as
well as colourful borders on a game
reserve near Vaalwater, Limpopo. �
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Driving through the Waterberg on route to Sam and
Peggy van Coller’s property you pass many game farms
surrounded by indigenous plants. So it’s quite a surprise
when you arrive there to find, instead of the expected dry
bush-like garden, one that’s not only lush but brimming with colour.
“It’s all thanks to the borehole,” reveals Peggy.
Before she and Sam retired to Lindani, their game farm in
Limpopo, Peggy had an award-winning garden in Johannesburg
and she was determined to have a similar style garden out in the
bush. After buck and warthogs wreaked havoc with their early
attempts at gardening, they fenced the area and started again.
Fortunately Peggy’s had plenty of gardening experience, she’s been
a gardener from the age of four when her mother encouraged her
to plant her own garden and wasn’t daunted by the prospect of
laying out a new garden from scratch.
The first things you notice on arrival are the long colourful
borders she planted above the retaining rockery set between huge
fever trees. Her initial attempt at a building a rockery was not a
success so she employed a professional company to create the very
natural looking rock garden which ‘cascades’ over into the pool. This
section is always filled with colourful perennials and annuals ��
THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The rockery
‘spills’ over into the pool. Indigenous crocosmia, a dainty but
tough bulb, multiplies quickly and fills the garden with colour in late
summer. Frothy white Japanese anenomes create a fresh look in
the borders in late summer.
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the effect of which is doubled by the
reflection in the water. Further along
from the pool area are woodland
gardens which Peggy created under
existing indigenous trees using shade-loving plants like lilies, clivias
and ferns. Edging these beds are sun-loving agapanthus.
Although she loves indigenous plants, Peggy wanted her
garden to have a pretty, meadow-like effect rather than a bush-
like appearance. To achieve this, she mixed local plants like
arums, crocosmias, lobelias, clivias and plectranthus with exotics
like cosmos, cinerarias and roses. Peggy makes use of a lot of
perennials and flowering shrubs such as Cape fuchsias and salvias
and recently introduced perennial phlox to the garden. She plans
on planting more perennials to replace the annuals which are
more high maintenance and have to be replaced every season. SOURCE Lindani Game Lodges lindani.co.za
THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT: Pink impatiens make
a bright contrast to the yellow Cape
fuchsia. The terraced rockery is
brimming with plants in varying
colours and heights. Rudbeckia
hirta spreads yellow cheer.
A great fan of bulbs, she’s planted
daffodils, watsonias, nerines, snowflakes and
Asiatic lilies in the beds among the other
plants, and even though she doesn’t lift them,
they give a great show year after year.
Self-seeders like impatiens, forget-me-nots
and salvias are welcomed as are crocosmias,
which multiply abundantly, and clivias,
which form swathes under the trees. “We
now have clivias in a wide range of colours
– orange, apricot and even yellow – all as a
result of self-hybridising,” explains Peggy.
As the soil is sandy it’s fed with loads
of compost which the Van Collers make
themselves. The only other fertiliser Peggy
uses is Ludwig’s Vigorosa on the roses. Her
garden is almost entirely organic. Although
the garden is plagued by insects, Peggy won’t
use insecticides, preferring to remove goggas by hand. “Even
if this means I have to go out three times a day to kill CMR
beetles!” she says with a laugh.
Gardening in the bush has its challenges. In addition to the
high temperatures, low rainfall and voracious wildlife, there
are also snakes, including Mozambique spitting cobras. “This
is something we didn’t have to cope with in Jo’burg. The twig
snakes camouflage themselves so well you have to be careful when
digging in the beds.”
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Different types of plectranthus make a
pretty display in the woodland garden.
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perennial prairie plants
GoingTransform an area of your garden into a naturally
beautiful prairie-style area that’s not only a haven for
wildlife but easy to maintain
WILD
American prairie-style planting is one of the most
effective, natural-looking ways to convert large areas
of your garden into a haven for wildlife while still
retaining its visual appeal. It is also relatively low
maintenance and water wise. Why not replace some of your lawn
areas with a grass and flower meadow to create an easy-to-care-for
area that looks great all year round?
PLANNING A PRAIRIE-STYLE GARDENThere are four predominant elements that you need to consider.
These are height, movement, hardiness and rich bold colour.
All are equally important when it comes to a successful planting
scheme. “The whole concept of a waving mass of grasses and
perennials has become very fashionable,” says landscape designer,
David Davidson of David’s Design. It’s important to choose
plants for their hardiness and suitability for garden habitats as
well. These are tough specimens that don’t need to be pampered
or coddled. The popularity of prairie-style gardens has as much
to do with the reliability and sturdiness of the plants as with their
natural beauty.
Your plant selection should include those that provide visual
interest at different times of the year and don’t require staking,
fertilising or special TLC. Landscape architect, Patrick Watson
agrees, adding that “If you use indigenous plants, instead of
planting them in groups, combine a variety of specimens to
allow for continuous flowering throughout the summer months.
Indigenous plants like hypoxis (yellow stars) are great to use and
look like daffodils in this style of planting.”
Combining perennials with ornamental grasses such as
miscanthus, eragrostis and panicum planted in swathes will
create that glorious meadow look and your flowering perennials
will burst through the green backdrop giving a magical display.
Leaving a number of seed heads on the plants ensures they will set
seed throughout the seasons and add attractive shapes to the mix.
Combine white chrysanthemums
and golden gaillardia for a
romantic prairie planting.
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IDEAL PRAIRIE PLANTS
1. AchilleaOne of the secrets of effective prairie-style planting is to combine
different flower shapes to give definition and interest. Very few
other plants offer the broad, flat flower heads that achillea, more
commonly known as yarrow, does.
The flowers come in a range of colours but are most readily
available in pastel shades which the butterflies and bees find
irresistible. Not only is it valued for its flower heads, but its rich-
green, finely toothed foliage adds another texture to a prairie-style
meadow scheme.
3. Aquilegia vulgaris Aquilegias or columbines, lend themselves to semi-wild settings.
Many of the cultivars relish dappled shade which makes them
useful for slightly shady positions, although they will also do well
in full sun.
Aquilegias have beautiful, delicate light-green foliage that
emerges in early spring before an abundance of small, dancing
flowers appear and keep on coming until late summer. There are
all sorts of different coloured varieties from crimson through to
mauve and pure white. �
2. VeronicaDense, slender spires of star-shaped, deep blue-purple f lowers
appear on veronicas (also called speedwell) from spring to
summer above hairy, toothed green leaves. They are a valuable
addition to a prairie-style garden, as not only do the f lowers look
stunning, but the bees and butterf lies go crazy for them. To
thrive, they require well-drained soil and a sunny spot, but also
tolerate partial shade.
Plant them in groups towards the front of your meadow where
you can appreciate their fabulous f lowers and evergreen foliage.
Plants grow up to half a metre tall, are 100 percent hardy and
will survive drought conditions.
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6. Coreopsis ‘Ruby Frost’Also called tickseed plants as the seeds
really do look like little ticks, coreopsis
are fast-growing and colourful. They do
best in full sun and flower prolifically
throughout the summer months. Once
established, they’re also heat and drought
tolerant. Plant them towards the front
of your meadow where you can really
appreciate the mass of flowers that reach
a maximum of 40cm in height, (different
cultivars have different heights).
Cut back the dead flowers to encourage
more blooms. Coreopsis looks great when
planted against a backdrop of taller grasses
such as panicum or miscanthus, which
allows the flowers to really stand out.
4. GaillardiaAlso known as the blanket flower,
gaillardia comes in a range of hot colours
from reds to oranges and yellows.
Flowering profusely from midsummer
through to autumn, these are vigorous
growers when planted in full sun and look
fantastic when mass planted.
Originating from North America, this
vibrant perennial looks completely at
home in a prairie-style planting scheme;
as its common name suggests, it produces
a spread of colourful flowers reaching
up to 60cm high. Best of all, it is totally
drought-tolerant and hardy.
7. Gaura lindheimeriYou would be forgiven for assuming that
this North American native was indigenous
to South Africa as it’s found in abundance
in gardens throughout the country. This
is no surprise as it’s one of the most easy-
going plants. The long graceful, stems rise
above the ground and are covered with a
profusion of butterfly-like blooms from
summer through to autumn.
It’s extremely drought and cold tolerant
once established and works beautifully
when combined with ornamental grasses
en masse. Cut it back well in autumn
to encourage new growth for the
following season.
SOURCES David Davidson davidsdesign@glolink.co.za Patrick Watson pwdc@mweb.co.za
5. Chrysanthemum paludosumThis species of chrysanthemum produces
an abundance of showy, daisy-like flowers
in late spring through to autumn and
flourishes in full sun making it perfectly
suited to a prairie-style garden. The
yellow-centred flowers are a magnet
for butterflies, and as it’s low-growing
(15–30cm high), it makes a great addition
to the edges of your meadow.
Combining a mixture of varieties in
varying heights such as C. maximum
(40–70cm high) and C. paludosum is
a wonderful way to create a visual link
through a prairie garden featuring just
grasses and chrysanthemums.
OTHER SUITABLE PRAIRIE PLANTSEchinacea and rudbeckia (gloriosa
daisies or black-eyed Susans) also
work well in this type of garden. For
details on how to grow these striking
perennials, see page 112.
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Kärcher cleaners are stocked by
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GARDEN notes10 Essential tasks for March1. FEED CITRUS TREES with an organic slow-release fertiliser; 3:1:5
for young trees and 5:1:5 or 2:3:4 for established trees, and if the
leaves are pale, water in 75g of magnesium sulphate (Epsom Salts).
Container-grown citrus need a monthly feeding.
2. TREAT WINTER GRASS with Kerb, a pre-emergence
seed retardant.
3. BUY SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS and store in a cool, dark,
well-ventilated place until the soil has cooled down. Look out for
daffodils, anemones, babianas, Dutch iris, ixias, freesias, grape
hyacinths, ranunculus, sparaxis and tritonias.
TIP: To prevent anemones and ‘ranunc’ bulbs from rotting, lay
them on a tray covered with damp roller towel till plump and
swollen. Plant in seed trays filled with coarse, free-draining sand and a
little peat or soil. Plant out in the garden once a few leaves appear.
4. SPRAY CONIFERS which are susceptible to the Italian Cypress aphid
with a systemic insecticide like Merit 200 SC, Koinor, Plant Protector and Aphicide
Plus that contains an active ingredient like Imidacloprid or
apply Insecticide Granules Plus.
5. MULCH camellias and azaleas which are forming flowers
now with acid-based mulch like pine bark and needles, oak
leaves or special commercial mixes; keep well watered.
6. FEED AUTUMN- AND WINTER-FLOWERING PLANTS
like aloes, chrysanthemums, hellebores, Japanese anemones,
reinwardtia and viburnums with organic 3:1:5 fertiliser.
7. DIVIDE SUMMER-FLOWERING rhizomatous plants like agapanthus,
daylilies, dietes (wild iris) (pictured left),
Louisiana iris, tradescantia, alstroemeria (Inca lilies),
summer-flowering red-hot pokers and wild garlic
(Tulbaghia spp.). Use generously sized clumps so they
bulk up quickly and produce mass displays faster.
8. SOW SEED OF SPRING-FLOWERING ANNUALS
like linarias, nemesias, Namaqualand daisies, ursinias
and calendulas in situ; sow Virginian stock and
cornflower seeds towards the end of the month.
9 TRIM TREES that produce strong and over-
vigorous branches; when cut back at this time
of year the regrowth will not be as vigorous.
Always undercut the branch first to prevent the bark from being ripped off the trunk
as the branch falls. If necessary, choose an arborist who is experienced, accredited and
has insurance cover
10. MAINTAIN YOUR ROSE CARE PROGRAMME, spraying preventatively for fungal
problems like black spot and mildew.
BEST OF THE BLOGS Kim Roberts and Sally Burton
both “love beautiful spaces and
pretty things”. On their blog The
Saltbox they share their passion
for gorgeous homes, gardens, DIY
projects, recipes, delicious wine and
ideas for entertaining and eating
out. Visit thesaltbox.co.za
Great idea
TO STEAL Saskia Taylor of Constantia,
CT says, “My star jasmine
at the front door was old, woody and not
flowering profusely. The wall behind it also
needed painting so I cut it right back to bare
wood. I now have a wonderful new refreshed
looking creeper showing no signs of the
harsh pruning it received and in summer it
was a mass of flowers.”
Share your secrets! Send us a photo of your
best gardening tip or idea together with your
portrait to gardenhome@caxton.co.za
Make the most of the warm
weather by lazing outdoors in a deep,
comfortable Adirondack chair, R1 200, from
Bedfellows. Call 021 788 4166.
ALL
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Two-litre spray
gun, R74,95,
from Efekto. Visit
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3 OF THE BEST AUTUMN BULBS
1 Daylilies have trumpet-shaped
edible flowers that may only
last a day, but as new buds open
continuously during flowering,
you’re seldom without a display.
Their clusters of strap-like leaves
make a bold statement. They like
sun and tolerate some frost.
2 Dahlias are stalwarts of
the autumn garden and are
available in many colours, sizes and
even different flower forms. Grown
from tubers or cuttings, they also
make good cut flowers.
3 Crocosmia aurea also known
as montbretias are admired
for their sword-shaped leaves,
stunning flowers and seed heads.
Indigenous, they grow from
corms and perform best in shady,
moist positions.
DRAIN POWERNeed to drain your pond or water
feature? The V-Pump, about R250, is
a simple but effective, multi-purpose
submersible pump that drains ponds,
pools, tubs and aquariums using only the
water pressure from a garden hose. With
no moving parts, it’s small and portable
and can pump up to 4 500 litres per hour.
It’s available from Builders Warehouse
stores country wide. Visit v-pump.com/
home or builders.co.za �
WIN A LAVENDER GARDEN MAKEOVER WORTH R100 000With its magnificent fragrance, lavender
can fill a garden with wonderful sensory
delights. To celebrate Comfort Lavender
Bloom winning Product of the Year,
Comfort is offering a R100 000 lavender
garden makeover to be featured
in Garden and Home magazine and
on the Expresso show!
HOW TO ENTER:
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800ml bottle of Comfort Lavender Bloom, SMS LAVENDER,
your name, city and the last four digits of the barcode to
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Open gardens
3 great ways to use
groundcoversAS A HEDGE OR
TOPIARY
Alternanthera ficoides
(calico plant or Joseph’s
coat) is a small, shrubby,
perennial that reaches
20–30cm high. Best in
subtropical gardens,
although it can tolerate
mild frost; trim its
pretty, multicoloured
foliage regularly.
IN A HANGING BASKET
Acalypha reptans (dwarf
chenille or firetail) is
covered with striking
red flowers. It thrives in
warm, frost-free gardens in
humus-rich soil. Flowering
from spring to autumn, it
reaches about 30cm.
ON RETAINING WALLS
Lotus berthelotii (parrot’s
beak) has exquisite flame-
like flowers and fine lacy,
silver-grey foliage. It flowers
best in early summer and
will cascade down retaining
walls. It thrives in sun and is
tolerant of dry spells. Plant
it in well-drained soil and
protect it from frost.
HISTORICALLY
SPEAKING
Anyone who’s visited the magnificent
gardens of Stellenberg, one of Cape
Town’s oldest estates, will delight in this
beautifully illustrated book Stellenberg: The
Story of a Garden by Franchesca Watson
and Laurian Brown (Quivertree
Publications), R659.
With photographs
by Alain Proust, it
describes not only the
history of the estate
but also the making of
the garden which took
owner Sandy Ovenstone
over 25 years.
These fabulous Gauteng gardens will be open in aid of
charity from 10h00 – 17h00 on the dates below, tickets
R20 pp. Visit gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
1 – 2 MARCH
Louise Twiggs, 22 Hunt Road, Bryanston
With themed garden rooms, this mainly indigenous garden is a
haven for wildlife. Tea garden here.
Niall and Julie Anne Hagarty, 11 Hunt Road, Bryanston
Filled with tall, graceful trees and colourful annuals, this garden
has a fabulous entertaining area surrounding the pool.
For more information, call Marilynn on 082 593 4520.
8 – 9 MARCH
Vivienne Harris, 1 Rocky Close, Wilro Park
This beautiful terraced garden on top of the Witwatersrand
Ridge has an unsurpassed view of the North Western suburbs.
For more information, call Lynne on 082 689 0930.
Is your garden a hidden treasure? If you live in Gauteng
and would like to open your gorgeous garden for a worthy
cause, e-mail Lyn at lyn@gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
WHAT’S ON?7 – 9 MARCH Autumn Rare Plant Fair
Discover some unusual botanical gems at Petal Faire
Nursery, 131 Allcock Street, Colbyn, Pretoria. Open
on Saturday from 10h00 – 16h00 and Sunday from
09h00 – 14h00, entrance is R10. Call Leoné Williams
on 082 482 0257 or e-mail leone@petalfaire.co.za
15 MARCH Rare Plant Fair
Held in the idyllic setting of Rustenberg Wine Estate,
Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch this fair is a must for gardening
enthusiasts. Open from 09h30 – 14h30, entrance is R10.
Call 078 021 2101, 021 844 0154 or visit rareplantfair.co.za
Singin’ in the rainWe popped into new shop Curate
in Wynberg Village, Cape Town and
discovered this fun umbrella, R680.
Call 021 797 3384.
WATER AFFAIRSTIP: Recycle your bathwater for use in your
garden with this handy Burgon & Ball siphon kit,
R380, from Ferndale Nursery. Call 021 794 5144.
Use it in different areas to prevent soap scum
and other debris building up. Also limit its use
in areas where pets and children play and don’t
allow it to stagnate.
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DIY in half a day
WHAT YOU’LL NEEDPlants: An African violet in a small attractive
pot, polka dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya),
a rabbit foot fern (Davallia bullata), club moss
(Selaginella martensii) and sphagnum moss.
Other materials: A base, a bell jar (I used one
that was 35cm high and 20cm wide), bonsai
mix, a bonsai trowel, scissors, a bonsai rake
and a kebab stick.
Tip: You can use the drip tray of a large
container as a base. Take your bell jar with
you when shopping for a base to ensure you
buy one that’s the right-size; the base must be
slightly bigger than the bell jar so the plants fit
snugly inside.
HOW TO DO IT Step 1: Position the African violet at the
back of the base, leaving it in its pot for
added height and interest. (Make sure it’ll
fit under the bell jar.) Pour some of the
bonsai mix into the base and mound it up
around the bottom of the African violet’s
Create your own
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mini-indoor garden by
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pot. Allow enough space around the perimeter of the base for
the bell jar.
Step 2: Arrange the rest of your plants on the base, moving them
around until you’re happy with the overall composition.
Step 3: Once you’ve got a planting plan in mind, carefully remove the
polka dot plants from their pots using your hands or a small bonsai
trowel and plant them in the mounded soil, firming it down gently
around them.
Step 4: Next add the club moss, which will help to bind the soil and
hold the arrangement together.
Step 5: Snip off pieces of rabbit foot fern; this is an easy plant to divide
and pieces simply planted in the soil will happily root themselves.
Step 6: Plant a few pieces of the rabbit foot fern at the back of the small
pot housing your African violet to add more height to the arrangement.
Step 7: Add more soil to the base where necessary and then cover the
exposed soil with sphagnum moss, which as it grows, will act as mulch.
Step 8: Water just enough to dampen the entire base, but don’t allow
it to overflow. Note that there are no drainage holes in the base – once
the bell jar is placed over the base, condensation will begin to take place
and the terrarium will water itself.
Step 9: Cover the arrangement with the bell jar, carefully tucking in any
straying plant pieces using a kebab stick and raking the soil inwards so it
remains inside the bell jar.
SOURCE Natalia Richardson, Whirlwind Gardens 083 302 7893
OTHER SUITABLE PLANTS FOR TERRARIUMS
Maidenhair fern
(Adiantum raddianum)
Rough maidenhair fern
(A. hispidulum)
Peace-in-the-home
(Soleirolia soleirolii)
Moss fern
(Selaginella pallescens)
Snakeskin plant
(Fittonia verschaffeltii)
CARING FOR YOUR TERRARIUMPosition your terrarium indoors where it will receive
medium light, but no direct sun. It will water itself by
condensation, but keep an eye on it, and if it looks dry, add
water using a watering can – you needn’t lift the bell jar;
simply pour water in the side and it will spread to the rest
of the base. Trim any plants that
begin to outgrow the terrarium
and replace them if necessary.
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pot. Allow enough space around the perimeter of the base for
the bell jar.
Step 2: Arrange the rest of your plants on the base, moving them
around until you’re happy with the overall composition.
Step 3: Once you’ve got a planting plan in mind, carefully remove the
polka dot plants from their pots using your hands or a small bonsai
trowel and plant them in the mounded soil, firming it down gently
around them.
Step 4: Next add the club moss, which will help to bind the soil and
hold the arrangement together.
Step 5: Snip off pieces of rabbit foot fern; this is an easy plant to divide
and pieces simply planted in the soil will happily root themselves.
Step 6: Plant a few pieces of the rabbit foot fern at the back of the small
pot housing your African violet to add more height to the arrangement.
Step 7: Add more soil to the base where necessary and then cover the
exposed soil with sphagnum moss, which as it grows, will act as mulch.
Step 8: Water just enough to dampen the entire base, but don’t allow
it to overflow. Note that there are no drainage holes in the base – once
the bell jar is placed over the base, condensation will begin to take place
and the terrarium will water itself.
Step 9: Cover the arrangement with the bell jar, carefully tucking in any
straying plant pieces using a kebab stick and raking the soil inwards so it
remains inside the bell jar.
SOURCE Natalia Richardson, Whirlwind Gardens 083 302 7893
OTHER SUITABLE PLANTS FOR TERRARIUMS
Maidenhair fern
(Adiantum raddianum)
Rough maidenhair fern
(A. hispidulum)
Peace-in-the-home
(Soleirolia soleirolii)
Moss fern
(Selaginella pallescens)
Snakeskin plant
(Fittonia verschaffeltii)
CARING FOR YOUR TERRARIUMPosition your terrarium indoors where it will receive
medium light, but no direct sun. It will water itself by
condensation, but keep an eye on it, and if it looks dry, add
water using a watering can – you needn’t lift the bell jar;
simply pour water in the side and it will spread to the rest
of the base. Trim any plants that
begin to outgrow the terrarium
and replace them if necessary.
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summer Keep your garden looking gorgeous right
into autumn with these simple ways to
extend the summer flowering season
THE CHELSEA CHOPWHAT IS IT?
The Chelsea chop is a pruning technique
that’s used to manipulate the flowering of
certain perennials. It’s so named because
it’s done in late May in the UK when the
Chelsea Flower Show is on. In South Africa,
it’s preferable to wait until summer.
WHY DO IT?
It increases the number of stalks on which
flowers develop on those plants that only
flower at the end of summer or repeat
flower. It also keeps them shorter and more
compact. It will also prompt your plants to
produce masses of flowers, although these
might sometimes be smaller than normal.
“Don’t be afraid to cut back. If the plant is
healthy and happy, you’ll just encourage it to
grow and flower even better,” says Pietman
Denier, head gardener at Rustenberg Estate
in Stellenbosch. “The reason we do the
Chelsea chop in summer is because it results
in shorter stems and sturdier plants that don’t
flop over when in full bloom. It also means
less staking and more flowers.”
HOW TO DO IT
Cut back plants by a third in December
or January.
If you’d like to stagger the flowering of a
single plant, cut back about half the stems
leaving the others alone. Or if you have a
clump of the same perennials in your garden,
cut back some, but not all of them.
SUITABLE PLANTS
Helenium, aster (Michaelmas daisy),
chrysanthemums, Sedum spectabile, salvias
like S. elegans, Tricyrtis formosana and
T. hirta (toad lily), monarda, Plectranthus
fruticosus, Thunbergia natalensis, Calamintha
nepeta and Phlox paniculata.
Helenium
Endless
Dahlias, daylilies and Mexican sage,
Salvia leucantha, make a stunning display
late into the season.
Phlox
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DEADHEADING WHAT IS IT?
It’s the removal of spent
or dead flower heads.
WHY DO IT?
This prevents plants from
putting all their energy
into producing seeds and
encourages them to produce
more flowers instead, prolonging the flowering season.
It keeps plants looking neat and attractive and
discourages disease.
It prevents impetuous self-seeders, like forget-me-nots, from
setting seed and overwhelming other more desirable plants.
HOW TO DO IT
This depends on the thickness of the stem, the type of flower head
and the number of flowers.
Using your fingers and thumbs, pinch out the faded flowers of
soft annuals like pansies, petunias, torenias and dianthus.
Cut off the heads of daisy bushes, felicia, alyssum, gaura, scabious
and heliotrope with long-bladed shears or scissors.
When clipping back spires of hollyhocks, only cut back
to where the new secondary shoots are emerging lower
down on the stem.
Dianthus Verbascum
Phlox ‘White Cellars’ Penstemon
Snap off zinnias and marigolds using your fingers.
Use sharp scissors to snip off flowers with long single stems like
Barberton daisies, rudbeckia, roses, dahlias, perennial phlox, sweet
peas and poppies.
Use secateurs to clip back the spires of hollyhocks, delphiniums,
penstemons, wild dagga, verbascum, phygelius and monarda. Only
cut back to where the new secondary shoots emerge lower down on
the stem (see main photo above); once these secondary shoots have
flowered, remove the stem at the base.
Break off the old flower stalks of lavenders by slipping your
hand as far down into the bush as possible and snapping them off
(see inset).
TIP: If you want your favourite plants to set seed leave a few
seedpods to mature. This also works well for any self-seeding
plants, including aquilegia (columbine), cosmos and linaria, with
good characteristics or exceptional colour. �
Scabious (pin cushions)
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SHEARING WHAT IS IT?
This involves using long
bladed hedge cutters or
secateurs to cut back
plants after flowering.
WHY DO IT?
Shearing the tired,
older leaves off some
plants enhances their
appearance and gives
the garden a fresh look.
It keeps plants
tidy, prevents legginess
and encourages
the growth of fresh
unblemished foliage.
It encourages
growth in annuals and
perennials especially the early flowering perennials. With shearing
some of these early flowering perennials can be encouraged to
continue producing flushes of flowers on and off during the warmer
months. Perennials which are programmed by nature to bloom only
at specific times of the year like aquilegia (columbines) and primula
in spring won’t flower again, while some like Japanese anemones
and chrysanthemums will only flower in autumn.
Groundcovers like lamium (deadnettle) and osteospermum take
on a new life after shearing.
Shearing stops the development of flowers on woody perennials,
like Dusty Miller and wormwood that have appealing foliage but
insignificant flowers, often borne on long, scraggly stems.
HOW TO DO IT
Annuals and summer-flowering perennials
Using long-bladed hedge cutters or secateurs, cut annuals and
summer-flowering perennials back to about 15–25cm from the
ground after flowering. Give them some compost and feed them
with a fertiliser like 6:3:4 to promote reblooming.
Suitable plants
Achillea (yarrow), nepeta (cat mint), Salvia nemorosa, Shasta
daisies, scabiosa, coreopsis, stokesia, verbenas, Veronica spicata,
candytuft (Iberis sempervirens), alyssum (Lobularia maritima) and
Phlox maculata. “Cut Geranium incanum, nierembergia, heliotrope
and nicotianas flat to the ground and watch them come back and
produce another flush within weeks,” says Pietman Denier, head
gardener at Rustenberg Estate.
Perennials and plants with woody stems
When their flowers are beginning to form, cut them back about
20cm from the ground or to where new shoots are visible in early
summer. Follow up with a trim in midsummer.
Suitable plants
Dusty Miller, rue, woody forms of artemisia, Hypoestes
sanguinolenta (freckle face), iresine (blood leaf), Plectranthus
argentatus and Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’.
Achillea (yarrow)
Wormwood
Dusty Miller
Chrysanthemums
Daisy bush (Argyranthemum
frutescens)
Shearing works well for scabious
and daisies.
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SUITABLE PLANTS
1 Leonotis leonurus (wild dagga)
Fast growing leonotis is very rewarding, and if orange isn’t
your favourite colour, select the creamy white or gold forms. Birds,
particularly sunbirds, flock to its 2m-high flower stalks studded
with whorls of flowers which open from the base upwards. It loves
sun and, although drought tolerant, performs well when well
watered. Although renowned for its autumn flowers, it’ll bloom
intermittently if selectively pruned during the year.
2 Phygelius capensis (Cape fuchsia)
Elegant spires from which tubular bells cascade down on one
side are a characteristic of this 1m-high, indigenous, spreading
perennial which loves moisture and semi-shade. It’s easy to
propagate from cuttings and division and the new cultivars come
in an astonishing array of sunset shades including yellow, peach,
orange, purple-maroon and red. It’s quick to recover if frosted.
3 Penstemon cultivars
The new cultivars and selections of this perennial (popular in
Victorian times) grow so well they are now firm favourites in the
garden from summer to winter. They’re generally available in red,
pink, purple, lavender and white, but there’s also an electric blue
version. A sunny position is best; they thrive in well-composted
fertile soil and take all but the severest frost. Reaching 40–90cm
high, they can be grown from cuttings.
4 Lobelia x speciosa (cardinal flowers)
The Fan Series of lobelias produces generous, branching,
50–75cm-high spikes studded with blue, rose, salmon or scarlet
flowers which resemble little butterflies. Flowering starts in
midsummer and continues well into autumn. Suitable for full sun
to semi-shade, they prefer moist soil; after an initial boost with a
balanced fertiliser, change to a low-nitrogen version. Frost hardy,
they’re sometimes grown as biennials (flowering every second year).
5 Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage)
This is one of the easiest and most rewarding salvias to grow.
Although it’s at its best in autumn, it produces velvety flower
spikes on and off in summer and reaches 1–1,5m high. The
flowers are usually two-toned purple and white, but there’s also
a white, deep purple and a white and soft pink form, ‘Danielle’s
Dream’ which are just as stunning! It likes full sun, survives on
little water, but only tolerates light frosts. Jenny Ferreira of Klein
Optenhorst in Wellington in the Western Cape says, “I cut my
Salvia leucanthas to the ground in winter and then give them a
severe chop in December. The reward is more compact plants and
no floppy stems”.
SOURCES Klein Optenhorst kleinoptenhorst.com
Rustenberg Estate rustenberg.co.za
PLANT LATE SUMMER BLOOMERSWHY DO IT?
To give your garden colour and interest well into autumn.
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growing coneflowers
Crowning gloryBy including sunflower-like rudbeckias
and echinaceas in the garden you’ll
have colour and interest right
up to winter
Coneflowers are cheerful,
drought-tolerant flowering
annuals and herbaceous
perennials which come from
the prairies of North America, but
thrive in our South African gardens.
They’re easy to grow and make good
cut flowers. Seldom troubled by pests,
they draw birds, bees and butterflies
to the garden while their cones or seed
heads add winter interest and texture.
Their common name comes from the
raised central cone, which is in fact made
up of the small true flowers of the plant;
this is encircled by a ring of attractive,
colourful ray petals similar to a daisy.
Two of the most popular coneflowers
are echinaceas, sometimes called pink
rudbeckia, renowned for their herbal
properties, and the true rudbeckias that
are also known as gloriosa daisies and
black-eyed-Susans. It’s easy to confuse the
two, especially as their flowers are so alike,
but both are equally rewarding to grow.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ECHINACEA AND RUDBECKIA
ECHINACEA RUDBECKIA
Perennials, they die back in winter. Considered biennials or short-lived
perennials, they’re usually grown as annuals.
Flower from early to late summer, although
their attractive cones remain on the plants
into winter.
Flower from late summer into autumn. The
cones remain on the plants into winter, but
not to the same extent as echinacea.
The original, older varieties produce
dusky pink and white flowers. However
new cultivars, like Cheyenne Spirit and
PowWow come in rich autumn colours of
yellow, orange and red in addition to cream
and white.
Flower colours include shades of yellow and
gold; some have bronze or purple markings.
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DID YOU KNOW? The name echinacea comes from the
Greek word ‘echino’ meaning sea
urchin, a reference to the plant’s
spiny central disc which often
remains on the plant into winter.
It’s said that Echinacea purpurea has
tremendous medicinal qualities.
It’s used as an immune booster,
a natural antibiotic and a remedy
for colds and flu.
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Echinacea is a good companion for
other autumn-flowering perennials like gaillardias. Some rubeckias have dark markings
near the central cone. Reaching 60cm high, Echinacea PowWow ‘Wild Berry’ has deep rose-
purple flowers which flower non-stop without the need for deadheading.
THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: The newer echinacea hybrids have
larger petals which radiate out from the prominent cone. The attractive cones on
echinacea remain on the plants well into winter. Rudbeckia ‘Moreno’, a new selection
with flame-like petals in mahogany red with golden orange tips, grows to 30–50cm high.
Rudbeckia ‘Toto Gold’. A white form of Echinacea PowWow.
WHERE TO PLANT THEM Echinaceas and rudbeckias are frost hardy
and flourish in sunny positions (although
they are happy with a little shade). They
should be planted in well-drained, but
water-retaining soil.
Coneflowers look attractive in beds and
herbaceous borders, especially when
teamed up with plants with spires like
gaura, penstemon and perennial lobelias
and flat-topped achillea (yarrow).
They’re ideal for meadow, cottage and
Mediterranean-style gardens.
They look good combined with swathes of
ornamental grasses.
Add them to gravel gardens in groups of
three or five; make two cuts in the form
of an X through the membrane separating
the soil from the gravel and pop them in.
Rubeckias make good companions to
other autumn flowerers like golden rod
and Michaelmas daisy and hot coloured,
late-summer annuals like mini zinnias,
salvia and celosia. �
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Well-established plants can tolerate periods of limited water.
Feed them sparingly in spring with organic, slow-release 2:3:2 or
3:1:5 and mulch as you would other perennials.
Downy mildew can be problematic in humid climates; try
growing the mildew-resistant Tiger Eye range of rudbeckia.
Removing spent flowers can prolong flowering, but towards the
end of the season, leave a few to set seed so you can enjoy their
seed heads in winter. Birds will also enjoy feasting on the seeds.
Perennial echinacea develop into substantial clumps after a few
years. In warmer climates, they can be easily divided in autumn or
in spring and in cold areas when new growth emerges. Some
gardeners find doing this after 4–5 years has a rejuvenating effect.
Mark the position of your clumps in autumn so you won’t dig them
out by mistake in winter when preparing your beds for spring.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Echinacea make good companions to the Fan Series of lobelias. Plant rudbeckia with other warm-
coloured, late summer annuals like, salvia, celosia, the cooler blue ceratostigma and prickly agastache (hyssop). Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit,
which flowers in its first year, reaches 60–75cm high and comes in an amazing array of sunset colours.
GROWING TIPS It can be useful to buy rudbeckias and echinaceas as fully grown
plants in individual pots as they can take a year or two to bulk up
and flower prolifically (this is especially true of echinaceas). This
takes even longer if they’re grown from seed.
In most areas, the seed should be sown in spring, once the soil
has warmed up. Where it’s hot and humid, it’s best to wait until
late summer and autumn before sowing rudbeckia seed.
They can either be sown in seed trays, or in situ (particularly
rudbeckia) and then thinned out. Simply press the seeds into the
soil as they don’t like to be covered.
Some rudbeckias self-seed readily; if they get out of hand,
simply cut off the developing seed heads.
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growing veggies
BROAD MINDEDNow’s the time to plant delicious
broad beans. Hardy, prolific and easy
to grow, this vigorous crop is ideal for
winter gardens
are to grow, burying the seed about 3cm deep and spacing the
plants 15–20cm apart. For a staggered harvest, sow a new batch of
seed every three weeks from mid-March until early to mid-June.
Once they’ve germinated and are about 10cm high, mulch the soil
with a thick layer of compost, leaving a space around their stems.
Broad beans can grow over 1,5m tall and require staking,
particularly in windy, unprotected areas. It’s worth growing a
group of them together, as they’ll support each other. Before they
start bearing and become heavy, support them with a single or
double line of twine or string tied to stakes around the outer edges
of the plants. (See diagram on opposite page.) A good spot for
broad beans is against tripods that have been used for growing
summer crops of squash, melons and tomatoes. As the broad
beans grow, wind them up into the tripod or gently tie a support
around the plants, holding them against the tripod.
Don’t plant them near onions, leeks, fennel, chives and garlic.
Good companions are potatoes, carrots, cabbage and lettuce.
MAINTENANCEKeep the plants well watered in dry areas as moisture is vital for
them to set flowers. They don’t need any additional feeding if
planted in fertile soil. Aphids can be a problem, as well as fungal
With a family tree tracing back to the Iron Age, the
broad bean is one of the oldest crops cultivated by
humans. In early spring this legume provides an
abundance of beans – just when most winter crops
have finished and it’s too early for summer crops. Also known as fava
beans and boerbone, they’re a valuable source of protein and nutrients
and are good plants to grow as a nitrogen-fixing green manure,
providing plenty of quick-growing organic matter.
HOW TO GROW BROAD BEANSHardy broad beans like growing in cool, moist conditions.
Although they’ll survive in most soils, they thrive in well-
composted, nutrient-rich loamy soil. Direct seed them where they
Harvested broad beans. Broad beans can grow over 1,5m tall
and require support.
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disease. Treat aphids with a garlic, oil and chilli spray and fungal
disease with a milk spray. (See box above for the recipes.)
HARVESTINGThe growing tips of the plants are edible and it will help prevent
aphids if these are pinched off as soon as beans form. Start
checking your plants in early spring when the beans begin
ripening, which they do from the bottom of the plant first. Gently
press the pods to feel for the bean swelling inside – the size of the
bean can be deceptive as the pod is quite thick. Pick one and open
to check the bean’s size before harvesting more.
Once you have finished harvesting, slash the plants down to the
ground as a green manure, leaving the roots in the ground.
COOKING YOUR BEANSSmall, young pods can be eaten whole, raw or cooked. As they
grow older and bigger, the pods toughen up and the beans
inside develop a thick outer skin. Mature pods take a little bit of
preparation – but it’s worth it. Place them in a pan, cover with
boiling water and cook for about five minutes. Drain and plunge
into cold water. Split the pod open and push the beans out. Pinch
the tough outer skin off the bean. They’re now ready to be tossed
with a dressing for pasta or salads or mashed to make a delicious
purée. Mint and Parmesan pair very well with their robust flavour.
Note: Eating broad beans can have a potentially fatal effect
on some people of southern European descent. Symptoms
include muscle weakness and paralysis. It is an inherited disorder
called Favism.
STORING BROAD BEANSShelled beans freeze well – smaller, younger beans are best for
freezing. Dry them gently and place in a Ziplok bag. Remove the
air with a straw and seal. Beans can also be left on the plant to
dry. Once the pod is dry and the beans start rattling, they’re ready
to pick. Shell them and store the beans in airtight containers.
These can either be used for next season’s seed or soaked overnight
and simmered until tender. The outer shell can be removed once
they’re cooked.
MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL SPRAYSGarlic and chilli spray to deter aphids
1 head garlic
1T crushed dried or chopped fresh chilli
2T canola oil
2T dishwashing liquid
Blend the garlic and chilli and add the oil. Let the mixture stand, covered,
for 24 hours. Add the soap and keep refrigerated in a sealed container.
For spraying, mix 1T of the mixture with 1��of water.
Milk spray to treat fungal diseases
1 cup cows’ milk
2½ cups water
squeeze of dishwashing liquid
Mix well together and spray plants with fungal infections twice a week.
SOURCE Jane’s Delicious Garden by Jane Griffiths
(Sunbird Publishers).
Broad beans can grow up another
creeper, like this ivy.
Shelled broad beans freeze well.
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stylish summer lunch
A PIECE
“Nothing too complicated” is how
coffee shop owner Anelda Martin
describes the dishes she prefers to
serve when entertaining
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MASCARPONE AND
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BREASTS WITH
TOASTED ALMONDS
GARLIC AND THYME
ROASTED VEGGIES
SWEET POTATO AND
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CARROT, PINEAPPLE
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inspiration from books and the Internet and trying out the
latest restaurants. “Every time we travel my cooking and food
presentation is inf luenced by the countries we visit. I prefer
easy colourful Mediterranean-style dishes with lots of olive oil
– nothing too complicated.”
Today’s lunch is no exception. While the dishes she’s serving
look wonderfully stylish, they’re relatively easy to prepare
leaving her time to spend with her guests. And, as Isabella’s
is renowned for their selection of cakes, it’s no surprise that
dessert is one of her favourite courses. Today she’s serving up
a decadent carrot, pineapple and macadamia cake with a rich
cream cheese frosting. �
Inspired by her dynamic mother, who
founded a crochet business in Zimbabwe
employing 300 women, Anelda Martin of
Pretoria decided to start her own enterprise.
“As I adore cooking, decorating and music,
my dream was to create a small intimate café
offering women what they love and I worked on
the menu for months,” she recalls.
In 2008 she opened Isabella’s (named after
her daughter), a 50-seater, pretty-in-pink cake
and coffee shop. The concept proved so popular
that Anelda has subsequently franchised it and
there are now 10 Isabella’s in Gauteng and
North West with more opening later this year.
It’s hard to imagine that as a busy mother
with a full-time job, Anelda would have time
for entertaining at her Waterkloof home, which
she shares with fiancé Ben, his 15-year-old son
Dreyer and her children, Felix (11) and Isabella (6). But it’s one
of her favourite pastimes. “I entertain nearly every weekend
when we’re at home,” she says. “Usually I invite friends for a
casual dinner or a Sunday lunch on our veranda. I love making
my guests feel special with a delicious meal and a lovely table.”
Her table settings, which she considers just as important as the
food, usually have a crisp white tablecloth as a base on which
she layers her favourite crockery, cutlery, glassware and loads of
romantic-looking f lowers.
Anelda is a very hands-on cook. “I like to do everything
myself. I really love cooking and after a hard day’s work
I unwind in the kitchen.” She gets a lot of her culinary
Anelda Martin
and Isabella Erken
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BRIE, FIG AND
STRAWBERRY SALAD
(Serves 6)
150g mixed salad herbs and
micro greens, such as pea
shoots, rocket and basil
150g large ripe
strawberries, halved
6 fresh figs, quartered
150g raspberries
milled black pepper
250g good quality Brie, sliced or
cut into chunks
FOR THE DRESSING:
5ml Dijon mustard
45ml raspberry flavoured
balsamic glaze
80ml extra virgin olive oil
milled black pepper
sea salt
TO SERVE:
fresh pansies (optional)
bread or herb focaccia
1. Whisk the dressing ingredients
together in a small bowl.
2. Arrange the salad herbs and
micro greens on a serving platter.
3. Top with the strawberries,
figs and raspberries. Drizzle
some of the dressing over
the salad. Arrange the Brie
on top and sprinkle with a
little pepper.
4. Garnish with pansies
(optional) and serve
immediately with warm crusty
bread or a herb focaccia.
COOK’S NOTE: Use up
the remaining strawberries, by
making daiquiris. Whip them
up in a blender with white rum,
crushed ice and agave syrup.
Pour the mixture into small glass
coke bottles, add a pink straw
and serve on a bed of crushed ice.
MASCARPONE AND
MUSTARD CHICKEN
BREASTS WITH
TOASTED ALMONDS
(Serves 4)
30ml chicken stock granules
30–45ml mustard powder,
according to taste
6–8 free-range chicken breasts
45ml garlic butter
10ml olive oil
250g mascarpone cheese
15ml lemon juice
sea salt
milled black pepper
TO SERVE:
100g flaked almonds, toasted
100g sundried tomatoes
in olive oil, drained
and roughly chopped
20g flat leaf parsley, or herb of
your choice, chopped
1. Mix the chicken stock and
mustard powder together on a
plate. Roll the chicken breasts
in the mixture, coating each
one generously.
2. Melt the garlic butter with
the olive oil in a wide frying
pan. Add the chicken breasts
and fry over a high heat until
golden brown.
3. Reduce the heat and stir in
the mascarpone cheese. Cover
and simmer for 5–7 minutes,
or until the chicken is cooked
and tender. Season with the
lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Arrange the chicken on a
serving platter and spoon the
sauce over the top.
5. Sprinkle the almonds,
sundried tomatoes and
parsley over the chicken
breasts before serving.
GARLIC AND THYME
ROASTED VEGGIES
(Serves 6)
1 large red pepper, deseeded
and cubed
1 large yellow pepper,
deseeded and cubed
6 baby aubergines
12 small carrots, trimmed
6 courgettes, halved
6 patty pans, halved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
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6 shallots, peeled and halved
1 whole garlic head, broken
into cloves, still in their skins
45ml olive oil or lemon-
flavoured olive oil
Maldon sea salt
milled black pepper
TO SERVE:
3 sprigs thyme
1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C.
2. Place all of the ingredients
in a bowl and toss to
combine. Arrange the
vegetables in a single layer in
a roasting tray. Roast in the
oven, covered, for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and cook
for another 15–25 minutes,
or until the vegetables and
garlic are tender.
4. Scatter the extra thyme
sprigs over the vegetables
before serving with the
mascarpone and mustard
chicken breasts.
COOK’S NOTE:
Lemon or orange-
scented thyme makes
a fragrant addition to
this simple dish. Grow
your own thyme in
your garden or in pots
on the patio.
SWEET POTATO AND
EMMENTALER BAKE
(Serves 6–8)
6 sweet potatoes, cleaned
and peeled
250ml thick cream
500g German or Swiss
Emmentaler cheese, grated
sea salt
milled black pepper
2ml fresh nutmeg, finely grated
12 shallots or baby onions
15ml olive oil
TO SERVE:
30ml butter
30ml fresh basil
1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C.
2. Slice the sweet potatoes
very thinly.
3. Place a little of the cream
in the bottom of a greased,
ovenproof casserole dish.
Add a layer of sweet potatoes,
overlapping them as you go.
Scatter some of the cheese
over the top and season with
salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
Repeat, adding additional
layers and ending with a layer
of cream and cheese.
4. Cover with foil and bake
in the oven for 40 minutes.
5. Remove the foil from the
potato bake and cook for a
further 20–30 minutes, or
until cooked through and
browned on top.
6. Meanwhile, toss the
unpeeled shallots or baby
onions in olive oil, season
with salt and pepper and
place in a roasting pan;
roast in the oven for
20–25 minutes, or until
cooked through.
7. To serve: melt the butter
in a pan until frothy and add
the basil; fry it for about
1 minute until crispy. Top the
potato bake with the onions
and the crispy basil and
butter mixture and serve. �
QUICK CHAT WITH THE COOKMy cooking style is simple and flavourful.
I couldn’t live without my juicer and Nespresso machine.
My top ingredients are Maldon sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and avocados.
If I had just one recipe book, it would be any Martha Stewart cookbook.
My favourite summer dish is a Norwegian salmon salad with lots of
avocado, rocket, pecorino and good basil pesto, served with Cederberg
Chenin Blanc and sparkling water.
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CARROT, PINEAPPLE
AND MACADAMIA
CAKE
(Serves 6–8)
500ml cake flour
10ml baking powder
8ml bicarbonate of soda
5ml cinnamon
5ml salt
350ml sugar
4 eggs
250ml oil
5ml vanilla extract
500ml grated carrot
2x 385g tins crushed
pineapple, drained
150ml macadamia nuts
FOR THE CREAM
CHEESE FROSTING:
100g butter, softened
100g cream cheese, softened
3ml ground cinnamon
2ml vanilla extract
200g icing sugar, sifted
TO SERVE:
macadamia nuts,
roughly chopped
fresh blooms, for
decoration only (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C.
Line a round cake tin (15cm
diameter x 7cm high) with
baking paper and grease it.
2. Sift the f lour, baking
powder, bicarbonate of soda,
cinnamon and salt into a
mixing bowl. Add the sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the
eggs, oil and vanilla together
until light and frothy.
4. Stir the grated carrot,
pineapple and nuts into the
egg mixture and mix well.
Fold in the dry ingredients.
5. Transfer the mixture to
the cake tin and bake for
60–70 minutes, or until
cooked through (a skewer
inserted into the cake should
come out clean). Allow to
cool for 5 minutes in the tin,
before turning out onto a
rack to cool completely.
6. To make the frosting:
place the butter in a bowl
and beat with an electric
whisk until pale, light and
creamy. Add the cream
cheese, cinnamon and vanilla
and beat again. Gradually
add the icing sugar, a little
at a time and beat until
well combined.
7. Slice the cake in half; use
some of the icing to sandwich
the two halves together.
Spread the remaining icing
over the top and sides of the
cake. Chill for 30 minutes to
allow the frosting to set. Top
with the chopped nuts and
decorate with fresh blooms,
if desired.
SOURCE
Isabella’s Cake & Food Shop
012 661 1424, isabellas.co.za or
franchising@isabellas.co.za
Ben Swart and René
Geldenhuys
Dreyer Swart and
Felix Erken
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food and wine
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THE WHITE STUFFWhite Lady 2011, R165,
from Warwick Wine
Estate in Stellenbosch
is a crisp, gently
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Chardonnay
delicious with
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Call 021 884 4410 or visit
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flavour of the monthWhether you like your ribs sweet and sticky, your
steak with a smoky barbeque taste or just want to
infuse chicken and fish with a piquant lemon and
herb or Cape Malay f lavour, Pick n Pay has the
marinade for you. Priced at R19,99, you’ll find them
at top Pick n Pay stores. Visit picknpay.co.za
Easy does it
WHAT’S ON?
2 MARCH Eikendal’s Weintaufe Harvest Celebration
Celebrate the grape harvest with live music, good wines and wholesome
country food at this Stellenbosch winery. Gates open at 10h00; tickets
cost R30 pp. Call 021 855 1422 or e-mail info@eikendal.co.za
8 – 9 MARCH Paarl OmmiBerg Round the Rock Festival
Head out to Paarl and visit over 17 participating wineries at this wine
festival. Don’t miss the zwiebelkuchen (onion tart), a popular local treat.
Visit ommiberg.co.za
14 – 15 MARCH FNB Mpumalanga Wine Show
Sample the latest vintages at this two-day event at Ingwenyama
Conference and Sports Resort, a must for wine enthusiasts in the Lowveld.
Visit mpumalangawineshow.co.za
A SUMMER REFRESHER
Inverroche Gin, R220, locally
distilled with dried fynbos.
inverroche.co.za
Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic,
from R7,99. chillbev.co.za
Bon appetit
Try this twist on an old favourite
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effortless entertaining
IMPRESSWow the guests at your next dinner
party with this easy menu for an
authentic Thai feast
ORIENT
*COOK’S NOTE
The fish cakes can be made a day ahead and
fried just before serving. If you’re pressed for
time, serve them with a store-bought sweet
chilli or plum sauce.
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THAI FISH CAKES
(Serves 6–8)
500g skinless and boneless fish fillets, such as
hake or Cape whiting, cut into rough chunks
15ml Thai red curry paste
15ml Thai fish sauce
15ml fresh ginger, finely grated
10ml brown sugar
10ml cornflour
1 egg
6 green beans, thinly sliced
6 spring onions, thinly sliced
45ml fresh coriander, chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
flour, for dusting
oil, for frying
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
80g white sugar
60ml white vinegar
30ml water
15ml Thai fish sauce
½ small cucumber, deseeded and
finely chopped
1 lemongrass stalk, thinly sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
TO SERVE:
oriental-style salad (optional)
1. To make the fish cakes: place the fish,
curry paste, fish sauce, ginger, sugar,
cornflour and egg in a food processor;
process until well combined but still a
little chunky.
2. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
Add the beans, spring onions, coriander, lime
zest and juice and mix well.
3. Lightly dust your hands with a little flour
and shape spoonfuls of the mixture into
12–16 patties. Place the patties in the fridge
for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Meanwhile make the dipping sauce: heat
the sugar, vinegar and water in a pan, stirring
constantly until the sugar dissolves. Turn up
the heat and bring the sauce to the boil; boil
it for 4–5 minutes without stirring, until it’s
slightly syrupy.
5. Remove the sauce from the heat and
allow it to cool completely before adding
the remaining ingredients. Decant it into a
serving bowl and set aside until needed.
6. Pour some oil into a medium-sized pan,
filling it a third of the way up. Heat the
oil and fry the fish cakes in batches for
4–5 minutes, turning frequently for even
colouring or until golden and cooked
through. (You could also use a deep fat fryer.)
7. Drain the fish cakes on kitchen paper
and serve immediately accompanied by the
dipping sauce and a fresh oriental-style salad.
GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
(Serves 4–6)
1 x 410g tin coconut milk
125ml chicken stock
15–30ml Thai green curry paste, according
to taste
10ml cornflour mixed with 30ml milk
15ml oil
500g chicken fillets, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
10ml fresh ginger, finely grated
100g baby corn or corn kernels
100g sugar snap peas
6 spring onions, thickly sliced
500g butternut, cubed and oven roasted
150g cherry tomatoes
30ml Thai fish sauce
5ml light brown sugar
TO SERVE:
jasmine rice, cooked
5ml sesame oil (optional)
10ml sesame
seeds, toasted
10ml black
sesame seeds
lime wedges and
coriander leaves, to garnish
1. Place the coconut milk, chicken stock
and curry paste in a pan and bring to the
boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the
cornflour mixture. Return to the heat and
simmer for 3–4 minutes until the mixture
thickens slightly.
2. Heat the oil in a pan; fry the chicken,
garlic and ginger for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
3. Bring a pan of water to the boil and blanch
the baby corn (if using) and sugar snap peas
for 2 minutes. Add the spring onions and
cook for 1 minute before draining.
4. Stir the chicken, vegetables, cherry
tomatoes, roasted butternut, fish sauce and
sugar into the coconut milk mixture. Cook
over a gentle heat for 6–7 minutes.
5. Stir the sesame oil (optional) and sesame
seeds through the jasmine rice.
6. Serve the curry garnished with fresh
coriander leaves accompanied by the jasmine
rice and the lime wedges.
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SHOPPING LIST?
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Current Issue to download
the shopping list for
this menu.
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destinations
La dolce
Jenny Handley goes on a culinary
adventure sampling all the delights
that Florence and the rest of Tuscany
have to offer
vita
The view of Florence from
Michelangelo Square is breathtaking.
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us at the Mercato Centrale in the heart of
the San Lorenzo street market to purchase
a variety of interesting ingredients for the
feast we later prepared at the medieval
Villa Pandolfini. This included homemade
pasta and gnocchi with duck ragu, a dish
I’ll never forget. Walking home through
street stalls bulging with quality leather, I
created a serious dent in my budget.
I returned to the market every day
to watch the world wake up over a
cappuccino, which if ordered after 11am,
is a dead giveaway that you’re a visitor.
I stocked up on truffle salt, limoncello,
biscotti and other Italian treats while
improving my Italian and discovering
that many stallholders had inherited
their livelihood from their parents and
grandparents. The culinary adventure
continued with a four-course dinner at
A Tavola. After a hands-on cooking session
with Chef Francisco, also a trained opera
singer, fellow foodies from the US and
Holland felt like friends. On my final day
in Florence I set off early to climb the
steps to Michelangelo Square, which
provides a panoramic view of the city.
I marvelled at the architecture and enjoyed
the solitude until the busloads of tourists
began to arrive.
While Florence may be easy to navigate
on foot, it’s not easy to navigate out of on
wheels. My hired car came minus the GPS
that had been booked, but I thought ��
JENNY’S TIPSSAVVY SHOPPING:
Leather in Florence
is either really good
quality or artificial, so
learn to discern the difference.
LEARN THE LINGO: Being able to
greet the locals in basic Italian ensures
a friendly response plus a rapid reply
(which you may not understand!).
TAKE A COOKING CLASS: Many
restaurants offer cookery courses.
Book in advance as they fill up fast in
high season. Impruneta, home of terracotta.
Art can be enjoyed everywhere in
Florence, even on the streets.
Having experienced the art
and culture of Florence a decade
ago and ticked off the
traditional must-sees like the
Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s statue
of David, this time I wanted to savour the
atmosphere of this captivating city and
la dolce vita (the good life). After
six months of Italian lessons, I improved
from mistakenly ordering a suitcase of
wine to easily requesting a bottle of house
wine and declared andiamo Firenze (let’s
go Florence).
After two international flights and two
train trips, I arrived in this fascinating
Tuscan city. The beautiful Duomo
and baptistery, ornately decorated with
intricate detail, provides a good landmark.
I set off, amid throngs of tourists, to the
Ponte Vecchio, a bridge built in 1345.
Originally housing blacksmiths, butchers
and tanners, it’s now lined with eye-
wateringly expensive jewellery boutiques.
Many original fittings such as locks
and hinges twinkled in the light of a
spectacular sunset. Prosecco and spaghetti
with zucchini, pine nuts and pomodoro
(tomato) sauce at The Golden View
restaurant provided a fitting welcome and
lesson number one – that the €3,50 (about
R54) cover charge is levied regardless of
whether you eat the bread or not.
A pleasurable way of discovering how a
city ticks and meeting fellow travellers is
through food. A one-day cooking course
with Good Tastes of Tuscany presented the
perfect opportunity. Chef Maurizio met
The hillsides of Impruneta are
typically Tuscan.
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hmm... how difficult can a half-hour
drive on the wrong side of the road be?
Clutching a map, I climbed into my
little Lancia to negotiate narrow one-way
streets, circles and bridges, driving on
the right-hand side of the road. I soon
noticed that many roads were closed to
accommodate a Ferrari race, so I wound up
driving in circles. My limited Italian and
evident distress secured the help of three
charming Italian men. The first closed
his shop and went home to collect his car
so that I could follow him out of the city.
An hour on, unable to tempt the car into
reverse when stuck on a country lane, the
second gentleman (who looked like a film
star) climbed into my car to put it into
reverse and prevent my imminent descent
into a ditch. The third, a farmer, gave
me high-speed directions, accompanied
by animated body language, to my
destination, a Tuscan villa in Impruneta
(‘within the pine woods’). This centre of
Italian terracotta production is situated in
breathtaking countryside that’s home to
many restaurants, wineries and olive farms.
The slender cypress trees and rolling hills
have provided inspiration for a thousand
paintings. From here I planned to explore
the little towns of Tuscany with friends
(who had a GPS in their car!).
I loved Lucca (meaning listen), the
birthplace of Puccini. A medieval city
on the river Serchio, its original walls are
still intact in spite of expansion. Stunning
shops cluster in narrow lanes and streets
that still follow the grid created in 180 BC.
As these streets are closed to traffic, there’s
a relaxed ambience and many visitors hire
bikes to cycle around the walls. We chose
to explore the pedestrian promenade,
gelatos in hand. Medieval buildings built
around a Roman amphitheatre form the
heart of this town. The main square hosts
the San Michele Foro, one of the many
Pisan Romanesque churches on the site of
the Roman forum. Three tiers of twisted
marble columns form a majestic façade.
Bicycles are the best mode of
transport in Lucca.
Cypress trees, olive groves and
vineyards are plentiful in Impruneta.
Queuing for gelato in San Gimignano.
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Siena, a UNESCO World
Heritage site features a maze of
narrow streets around the Piazza
del Campo, one of Europe’s great
medieval squares. Situated on
a hill with its Duomo dominating the
skyline, this city is adorned with flags,
plaques and carvings of animals that
denote the parish origins. We enjoyed
the buzz of this charming town the day
before the famous Palio, a horse race
that represents ancient parish rivalries.
Contrades (neighbourhoods) of the town
compete annually for the palio (a painted
banner) of the Virgin Mary. Each horse
and bareback rider represents a different
contrade and the excitement was palpable
as we walked through Siena snacking on
its famous panforte and gingerbread.
Having seen Pisa, we made Arezzo, one
of Tuscany’s wealthiest cities, known for
jewellery and antiques, our final stop. Each
town in Tuscany seems to boast its own
distinctive character, most have a piazza
and Duomo, some are touristy and some
are not. All have charm and beauty. I loved
them all.
PLANNING YOUR TRIPGETTING THERE: Fly to Milan from
South Africa and take a train to
Florence. This costs around €54, about
R830, and takes just under two hours.
TAKE A DAY TRIP: Most day trips to
nearby towns take about an hour on
the autostrade from Impruneta and
Florence. Bus and train options are
available from Florence.
GETTING AROUND: Roads are well
marked with the toll roads automated
to accept Euro coins, notes and credit
cards. Toll fees are about €15 per trip
(about R230). Fuel is relatively cheap,
less than €2 (about R31) a litre.
VISAS: South Africans require a
Schengen visa to visit Italy. Visit
southafrica.com/embassies/italy
WEBSITES: Golden View Open Bar,
goldenviewopenbar.com; Good Tastes
of Tuscany, tuscany-cooking-class.com
Piazza del Campo, Siena
San Gimignano, a medieval village
perched on a hilltop, is enchanting. The
13 towers that give this town its unique
character were built by noble families in
the 12th and 13th centuries, when this
town was a popular stop for pilgrims
travelling from northern Europe to Rome.
One tower, the Torre Grossa, is open to
the public and, with its art galleries, shops
and good restaurants, is worth visiting.
Another feature of the town is that the
shops are open during siesta. We patiently
queued in the pretty piazza to experience
Sergio Dondoli’s award-winning gelato...
blackberry and lavender saffron, and pine
nuts, raspberry and rosemary.
The picturesque side streets of
San Gimignano.
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collectables
COLLECTING
Describing himself as
“mad about the stripe”
this Jo’burg collector can’t
resist the lure of this
90-year-old brand
Derick KirkCORNISHWARE WITH
The story goes that this banded
Derbyshire kitchenware’s name
was coined after an employee
mentioned that the colours
reminded her of the blue sky and white-
crested waves of Cornwall.
“I fell in love with this cheerful,
quintessentially English pottery a couple
of years ago and it’s become a bit of
an obsession,” says collector and 20th-
century design enthusiast Derick Kirk.
“I bought my first piece, a storage jar,
for just R5 at a white elephant sale. But
the prices of vintage Cornishware have
rocketed in recent years. You can pay
upwards of R500 for a small, chip-free
piece in good condition. I scour junk
shops and online auctions looking for
good deals. Although bargains are hard
to find, the stripes are fortunately easy
to spot when they do land up on the
shelf of a thrift shop.
“I think the classic nautical design
looks as good today as it did when it
was first produced over 80 years ago.
It still has a fresh, contemporary feel
and remains a very useable collectable.
I don’t believe in display case collecting
– I use my Cornishware on a day-to-day
basis. I inherited several pieces from my
friend Juyne, who bought most of her
collection from Johannesburg’s grand
old department store Anstey’s, where
she worked as a display artist. Juyne
had a faultless eye for good design and
was ahead of her time. It’s nice to be
reminded of her when I spoon sugar
from her Cornishware sugar bowl into
my morning cuppa,” says Derick with
a smile.
“I focus on pre-1970s blue and white,
although I do have a couple of other
colours and newer pieces. My favourite
item must be my rolling pin (pictured
right). They’re very rare as they’re prone
to rolling off work surfaces and smashing
on the f loor, so not many have survived.”
Ask Derick if he’ll ever have too much
Cornishware and he says, “Maybe. I’m
fast running out of storage space. But
then I ask you, can one have too
many reminders of blue skies and
white-crested waves?”
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Wash older pieces separately with a
mild dishwashing detergent in warm
water. Simply wipe down items like
rolling pins and storage containers that
have wooden parts.
Newer pieces are dishwasher safe.
The glass cycle is gentler and leaves
you with sparkling results. Far less chips
happen in the dishwasher than in the
kitchen sink.
If you don’t use your Cornishware
often, give it a six monthly wash
in addition to regular wipe downs.
Porcelain can dry out and get brittle
which leads to crazing (fine mosaic-like
surface cracks).
To prevent cracking,
NEVER pour boiling liquid
into vintage wares.
Remember, milk first,
then tea.
POINTERS FOR ASPIRING COLLECTORS
Start off small. Egg cups are the cheapest
and easiest. Storage jars are useful and fun
to collect. Labelled jars like sugar, flour,
coffee and tea are rarer, with probably the
rarest being one labelled ‘Sand’.
The age of the piece can roughly be
determined by the maker’s backstamp.
The earliest being the Green Church
Gresley (1920 – 1930s), then the Black
Shield (1940s), Green Shield (1950 –
1960s), Judith Onions Target Mark (from
1968), Cloverleaf (late 1980s – 1995) and
finally the return to the Green Shield of
the present day.
“It’s easy to research the rarity of a
piece before purchase,” says Cornishware
dealer and collector Vera Johnson of
Home Treasures in Pennington, KZN.
“The markings are well documented and
a Google search should pinpoint when a
piece was manufactured.”
“Check every piece carefully before
buying it; the value is reduced if there are
chips or cracks,” say Tim Jones and Brian
Graham of Uncle Tim’s Cabin Antique
Shop in Benoni. “Turn the piece over to
inspect the underside and run your finger
along the rim to feel for any small chips.
Cracks can either be very obvious or fine
hairline cracks. A good way to check
for unseen cracks is to ping the edge
of an item gently with a plastic pen.
An imperfect object normally produces a
dead thud-like sound when tapped.”
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CORNISHWARET.G. Green & Co. has produced kitchenware since 1864 and Cornishware since
1926. Immensely popular when it was first introduced, Cornishware became a
staple in kitchens across the British Empire. In the 1960s it fell out of favour and
was considered old fashioned and a bit twee.
In an effort to revitalise the brand, T.G. Green commissioned the then up-and-
coming designer Judith Onions to do a restyle. The result gave Cornishware
a 20-year lease on life. By the late ‘90s bankruptcy loomed and the company
closed its doors in 2007. Thankfully some inspired marketing and the World Wide
Web stepped in to save the day. Today, through social media and the T.G Green
website (tggreen.co.uk) the brand lives on. Collectors can buy new pieces of
their favourite Cornishware, spares for their older pieces (like lids and saucers)
and even order personalised mugs with just a click of a mouse.
SOURCES Cornishware.biz cornishware.biz Home Treasures 039 975 3674 T.G Green tggreen.co.uk
Uncle Tim’s Cabin Antique Shop 011 967 1816 or 083 282 1367
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Green Shield, c.1930s – mid-1960s.
Judith Onions Target Mark from 1968.
Green Church Gresley, 1920 – 1930s.
Later Cloverleaf, 1980s.
CORNISHWARE BACKSTAMPS
CLOCKWISE FROM FAR
RIGHT: Coffee jar with Green
Church Gresley backstamp, early
1930s. Rolling pin, 1950s.
Sugar shaker, 1960s.
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antiques and collectables
Can you tell me
more about this
unusual Clarice
Cliff canapé plate we
inherited? It’s not like any
other Clarice Cliff items I’ve
seen. Her signature is under the
plate so I guess it’s authentic.
Janet Henwood, via e-mail
“Unfortunately not all Clarice Cliff is valuable,” says
Geoff Burr of Burr & Muir Antiques who specialises
in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 20th-Century Design.
“The fashion for collecting Clarice Cliff ceramics
probably peaked in about 2008. Her designs evolved
from pretty flowers to big, bold decorative designs
like Bizarre. These brightly coloured Art Deco
designs, first created to disguise the faults in pottery
and produced by the pottery A J Wilkinson, were
an instant hit when they first appeared in the early
1920s. Her early work which featured pretty flowers
in pastel colours, like this post-war example, apparent
from the green signature, is not in demand. You
might get about R100 for it.”
What are your collectables worth?
Treasure chest
WRITE IN AND WINEVERY MONTH we’ll be giving away a *prize
for the most valuable or interesting antique
item sent in. Congratulations to Charlene
Gennitsaris who’s won a 750ml bottle Van
Ryn’s 12-year-old brandy and a box of Van
Ryn’s luxury chocolates worth R800.
Van Ryn’s is SA’s most celebrated
name in luxury brandy. It has won
the International Wine & Spirit
Competition’s Worldwide Best Brandy
title five times and the International
Spirits Challenge Best Brandy trophy,
four times. Visit vanryn.co.za
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Send in clear photographs of collectable items to Treasure Chest, SA Garden
and Home, Box 3124, Parklands 2121. Due to the volume of mail we are unable
to respond personally or return photographs. Send e-mail submissions to
gardenhome@caxton.co.za. Pictures must be sent as separate attachments at
a size between 1MB – 2MB. Only one submission per reader will be accepted.
For guidelines on the best way to take your photos for Treasure Chest, visit
our website gardenandhome.co.za
THANKS TO OUR SPECIALISTS:
Ingrid Aron, Kalk Bay Antiques Centre 021 788 8882 Geoff Burr, Burr & Muir Antiques
021 422 1319 Randall Hare, Randall Hare Antiques & Restoration 021 762 9362
FIND OF THE MONTH I would like to know the heritage and value of this old
fridge, please.
Charlene Gennitsaris, via e-mail
Though he specialises in Cape furniture of an earlier
period, Randall Hare of Randall Hare Antiques
& Restoration was able to give us quite a bit of
information on this ice chest. “It dates from the 1940s,” he says. “In those
days large blocks of ice were delivered to homes and placed in the upper
section of the ice chest. The cold air flowed to the lower section where things
like butter were stored. Ice chests were generally located in the kitchen close
to the back door to make the delivery of ice easier. I’m not sure if these were
made here as well, but judging from the fact it’s made from oak, which
withstands water well, I would assume it’s imported from the USA. I would
say the value would be around R1 500 – R2 500.”
Can you tell me the value
of this vase that belonged
to my mother?
Diane McDermid,
via e-mail
Ingrid Aron of Kalk
Bay Antiques Centre
says, “This Gouda vase is
probably from post World
War II around the 1950s.
It’s not a highly valuable
piece as they were mass
produced at the time.
“It has the normal factory mark
underneath and no signatures. I sell these
vases occasionally for around R500 – R600.”
BUYING TIP: “IF YOU WANT
TO COLLECT ITEMS FROM
A SPECIFIC PERIOD, FOR
EXAMPLE THE 1920’S ART
DECO PERIOD, THEN THE
PIECE, WHATEVER IT IS, MUST
STRONGLY REFLECT THAT
DESIGN STYLE,” ADVISES
EXPERT GEOFF BURR
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WANTED
1960’s and 1970’s South African
car magazines and South African car
brochures. Call Hennie on 082 921 5145
or e-mail HennieKilian@flysaa.com
Knitting patterns for scarves and cushion
covers. Please write to M. Prinsloo,
PO Box 2285, Piet Retief 2380.
Beads, large, small and in any shape or
size. I am a pensioner. Write to Margaret
Bester, 15 School Street, Henneman 9445.
I am a pensioner on the lookout for
old metal pedal cars, in any condition,
to repair or restore. Also any unwanted
die-cast model cars or trucks, etc. E-mail
steelforaliving@yahoo.com
FOR SALE
Solid brass round antique tray, 24cm
in diameter, unpolished and probably hand-
made. Call Mr R Morar on 021 396 2237
or write to 18 Crow Crescent, Pelican Park
7941, Cape.
CROCKERY AND CUTLERY WANTED
Sets of or single bone-handled knives.
Call Eddi on 021 788 1823.
A sugar bowl in the Johnson Brothers
Hearts and Flowers pattern. Call
Angela Bird on 044 533 4187 or e-mail
birdsa@discoverymail.co.za
Teacups in the following Royal Albert
patterns: Dimity Rose, Winsome and
Tranquillity. Call Conrad Jurgens on 071 675
2125 or e-mail conrad@cavconbldg.co.za
A Royal Albert Capri dinner service.
Call Janie on 021 462 1676.
CROCKERY AND CUTLERY
FOR SALE
Nine Noritake Progression soup bowls.
Call Dee Hart in Cape Town on 084 690 3641.
A new Noritake Asian Dream 67-piece
dinner service. Call 028 316 5080.
White dinner and tea set combination
with a colourful bold parrot and floral
design. Never used. Call Mr R Morar on
021 396 2237 or write to 18 Crow Crescent,
Pelican Park 7941, Cape.
126-piece Unirose stainless steel cutlery
set, R3 000, o.n.o. Call Mariè Coetzee in
Malalane on 013 790 0758 or 082 824 4103.
Royal Albert Bone China Reverie (all
white) with 12 cups, saucers and side plates,
a sugar bowl, milk jug and cake plate; all
in perfect condition. Call Wilna Botha on
071 067 2423.
SEEK, SHARE AND SWAP Use our free noticeboard to place
your requests
Send your free notice by e-mail with
Seek, Share and Swap in the subject line
to dianep@caxton.co.za or by postcard
to PO Box 3124, Parklands 2121. Notices
should be printed clearly with only one
request per postcard or e-mail. While
we try to feature all notices, it is not
possible to guarantee that all requests
will be published.
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last word on style
Although well known as a fashion designer in
Durban, Carol Clark is just as successful a business
woman. Her business has grown from a tiny
room at Churchill House, to two Carol Clark and
Friends boutiques and she’s recently taken over Kloof ’s popular
homeware, clothing and novelty shop, Fat Tuesday. She is
renowned for her feminine designs, which often have a slightly
vintage feel, and stocks a range of beautiful garments and
accessories in her stores. “We have a wonderful, loyal customer
base,” she says. “Some of my best moments in life are when I
see a woman transformed with just a few items and some expert
attention from my personally trained stylists.”
CAROL’S BEST…SPACE is the Antique Café at Churchill House in Morningside (1),
where her first store was located. “It holds a special place in my
heart as this is where it all began. It was so small that if more than
two customers came in, I would have to step out!” Although Carol’s
business quickly outgrew its first home, she still loves the café’s
tranquil environment. “Being here takes you out of the hustle and
bustle of life and I love the creative vibe.”
PIECE OF JEWELLERY is an unusual string of pearls (2) she bought
while living in London. “Pearls just make you feel like a lady,” she
says. “They add a touch of class to any outfit. I
particularly like this set.”
HOLIDAY DESTINATION is Venice (3). “There’s nowhere else in the
world like Venice. It’s truly an experience to visit the city as there’s
just so much going on and to take in.”
FLOWER is the daisy (4). “Daisies are so simple and even a single
bloom speaks volumes. I love to put a bunch of daisies in an
old teapot.”
LOCAL ARTIST is Terry Angelos. “I love Terry’s quirky, off-beat
creations like this plate (5),” Carol says. “Her style is quite out of
the ordinary and I find it so interesting. Her artworks inspire my
creative instincts.”
Durban fashion designer Carol Clark’s
boutiques are on every fashionista’s
must-visit list. She reveals five of her
favourite things
SOURCES Carol Clark carolclarkdesigns.com Carol Clark and Friends Durban North 031 563 6474, Gateway 031 566 6904
Fat Tuesday 031 717 2789 Terry Angelos terryangelosart.com The Antique Café 031 303 5959
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