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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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FLYING HIGH Durban

artist Kirsty Hall is

renowned for her

paintings of birds

DIRECTORY Good

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WORKSHOPS

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HIGH FIVE Fashion

designer Carol Clarke's

favourite things

A PIECE OF CAKE

Try coffee shop owner

Anelda Martin's menu for a

stylish summer lunch

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,

dare I admit it, some découpaged trays

(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.

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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.

WIN!

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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 [email protected]

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

Lighting Design (Professional)

First prize: R 40 000

The six top regional finalists will

each receive R 5 000

Category C: Most Promising

Young Designer (Learners)

Most Promising Designer (Individual):

R10 000

The six top regional finalists will each receive a

Lenovo 7” Android tablet (Wi-Fi and 3G enabled).

Educational institution prize money: R10 000

Special Discretionary Award: Most Promising

PDI Designer (Individual)

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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

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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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1 Birds in leaves bowl, R3 500, John Newdigate.

2 Birch scatter, R395, Weylandts.

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4 Bentwood fan, R4 699,95, The Lighting

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5 Bamboo printed vases, from R980 each,

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Easy

Decanters, tray and ceramic bird from Farriers.

Create a stylish, relaxed

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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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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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AWAY& Above the Rhodesian

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.


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.


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.


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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new-build franschhoek house

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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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).


Paint the fronts of your

drawers in a selection

of coordinating colours

for a playful look.

EASY DIY PROJECT

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.


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

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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

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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. �


“AS I GROW AND REDEFINE

MY PREFERENCES, SO I FEEL THE NEED

FOR MY HOME TO REFLECT THIS”


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. �


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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“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.”


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,


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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ON THEDark Side

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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decorating with black

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.


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.


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.


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

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Stoneware grand 1,3ℓ

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framing trends

Update your home with new ways

of framing and hanging your art

P icture PERFECT

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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.


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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STORE IT

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.


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,

gardenandhome.co.za

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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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Annie Sloan, the Chalk

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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the green room

UP!Pep up your outdoor area with one of

these striking occasional chairs

Chair

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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,


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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secretTHE

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’. �


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.” �

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The steep slope

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 blue and apricot mixed border with roses, bergenia, penstemon,

agapanthus, Inca lilies and potato bush offsets a leafy backdrop.


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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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. �


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.


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.”


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.


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 [email protected] Patrick Watson [email protected]

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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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.

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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 [email protected]

Make the most of the warm

weather by lazing outdoors in a deep,

comfortable Adirondack chair, R1 200, from

Bedfellows. Call 021 788 4166.

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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:

To stand a chance to win this fabulous makeover, buy an

800ml bottle of Comfort Lavender Bloom, SMS LAVENDER,

your name, city and the last four digits of the barcode to

33728. An SMS costs R1,50. The competition closes on

31 March 2014. Retain your till slip for proof of purchase.

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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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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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making a terrarium

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

low-maintenance,

mini-indoor garden by

planting up a trendy

terrarium. Landscaper

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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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late summer gardening

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


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)


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.


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.


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. �


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.


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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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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BRIE, FIG AND

STRAWBERRY SALAD

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MASCARPONE AND

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BREASTS WITH

TOASTED ALMONDS

GARLIC AND THYME

ROASTED VEGGIES

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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


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


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


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.


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)


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

[email protected]

Ben Swart and René

Geldenhuys

Dreyer Swart and

Felix Erken


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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.


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


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


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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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.


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.


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.


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.


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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DERICK’S TIPS FOR CARING FOR CORNISHWARE

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

[email protected]. 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 [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Teacups in the following Royal Albert

patterns: Dimity Rose, Winsome and

Tranquillity. Call Conrad Jurgens on 071 675

2125 or e-mail [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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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