Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2015 i House and Leisure

In our increasingly connected world change happens as fast as you can update your news feed. Clicking refresh on your home, however, is hardly a quick fix. Anyone who’s carried out a renovation will testify to the myriad frustrations, disruptions and delays that go hand-in-hand with big alterations. In this arena, it’s slow and steady that wins the race, and HL’s waiting at the finish line to reward your hard work. Our annual Renovations Issue is not just a celebration of the beautiful builds that emerge from this debris, but of the incredible homeowners, designers, architects and teams of contractors and craftsmen who’ve turned big ideas into dream homes, too. The architect of our House of the Month (page 52), Georg van Gass, shows us that a fresh face-lift, contemporising…

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UPDATE A 1980S KITCHEN Inspired by the charm of the old farmhouse to which it belongs, designer Gera De Wet combined a glamorous monochromatic palette with a rustic feel to create a more contemporary kitchen with floating shelves and a new cooking area (installed by Unique Kitchens).…

WALK THIS WAY Sandton City has unveiled its dazzling new Diamond Walk, a dedicated zone for those uber-luxury labels we’ve battled to get our hands on, including Prada, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Billionaire Italian Couture, Jimmy Choo, Tod’s and Arque Champagne Crescent. The Diamond Walk is housed in a new section of the mall near the entrances of the Sandton Sun and InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you glimpse the impressive 150-metre-long chandelier that carves a glimmering path between the stores. This way to shopper’s paradise! 83 Rivonia Rd, Sandton, 011-217-6000, sandtoncity.com BOTTLED MUSIC Get a taste for sultry florals with Burberry’s new fragrance, Brit Rhythm For Her Eau de Toilette (from R680 for 30ml). Inspired by live music, it’s fresh…

BIG IDEA #1 WELL PROPORTIONED With its low roof and poky size the original front patio contributed to the home’s dark interior. Extending it into the garden, raising the ceiling height and adding a new corrugated iron roof and gable provided the perfect proportions. A new low wall and planter box run parallel to the main bedroom, creating a cohesive Karoo-farmhouse feel. The roughly plastered walls are painted in Wedding White by Dulux ( dulux.co.za ), while the seringa balustrades and pergola were left unpainted to add a warm tone. BIG IDEA #2 SUITE DREAMS Despite being north facing, the main bedroom, like most of the original house, lacked sufficient light. It was also on the small side, without room for any additional furniture. The raised ceilings, extra…

It’s rare that a ‘something for everyone’ venue really does have something for everyone but that’s exactly what new chef proprietor Brad Ball has achieved at Peddlars & Co. Situated on a bend in the road in Constantia, Cape Town, it has been the backdrop to many formative moments in local history. It’s the sort of place you’ll go to for lunch but leave long after dinner time. Few have as many Peddlars tales to tell as chef Brad Ball, formerly of Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg. His own story at Peddlars on the Bend dates back to his days as a runner, then a waiter, with friends Steve Robertson and Robert Fleck, whose dads were the owners. ‘It was a great spot but there was just something missing,’ he says.…

Richard Bosman works magic with meat. Trained by fleischmeister Walter Haller, he ran The Deli in Hermanus for five years before founding Richard Bosman Quality Cured Meats in 2009. Now he’s feeding the habit of Cape Town’s bacon junkies with the opening of a bar in Bree Street dedicated entirely to the meat of the moment. ‘Bacon will never go out of fashion,’ he says. ‘It’s no longer just a commodity item but rather a main ingredient.’ Bacon on Bree offers everything from traditional bacon-and-egg butties to BLTs with lashings of baconnaise and chicken wings smothered in umami bacon sauce. All Richard’s produce is organically sourced and his cooking advice is to find the best ingredients available and do as little as possible to them. His foodie heroes are ‘the…

PARMESAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS 16 pieces of tender stem broccoli ice water 8 chicken breasts 3 eggs, beaten salt and black pepper 100g Parmesan cheese 200g breadcrumbs 500g couscous oil for deep frying 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 60ml olive oil juice of 1 lemon 200g chèvre a large handful of micro greens 2 lemons, cut into wedges, to garnish Blanch the broccoli stems in boiling water for about two minutes, then shock them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and retain their colour. Drain and set aside until needed. Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet. Beat the eggs in a bowl and season. Shave the Parmesan cheese and then break the shavings into small pieces. Mix them with the breadcrumbs and couscous, and spread…

Among piles of documents, to-do lists and sticky notes that have been propagating across the surface of my desk I pick up the press folder entitled LUX. Inside, a neat stack of papers awaits, together with the impressive quarterly LUX magazine and the brand’s CD of ambient tunes, all of which transports me instantly from my desk to a place where the only deadlines are the ones that dictate pool use. It’s my point of departure and the first taste of what LUX is all about. I revel in it. Paging through the magazine I pore over evocative images of mercurial sea waters, abundant coconut palms and beguiling stories from the exotic destinations under LUX’s ownership, captured and penned by some of the world’s best. In just moments, the magazine…

add texture Create the effect of textured walls with exciting new claddings, from fabric to reclaimed wood and 3D panels. Into the future Through its ornate textured and shaped tiles the UK’s KAZA Concrete has revolutionised the way the world sees concrete. The company is now sculpting a new dimension in wall cladding by inviting artists and architects to collaborate in tile design, such as on Edgy by designers Patrycja Domanska and Tanja Lightfoot (pictured). Once the company has received the size and scope of a project it will send an estimate, including shipping costs worldwide. kazaconcrete.com The natural look Hertex’s collections include a quality, washable wall covering that assumes the textures of nature, from bamboo to reptile skin with a metallic sheen. ABOVE Intrigue – Allure R912/m2 and Intrigue…

ROOM TO GROW ‘Make the most of indoor spaces and create the biggest play area possible to encourage active and imaginary play,’ advises Sam Scarborough, author and children’s decor consultant, when talking about the importance of play in the developmental process of kids. To help parents build creative environments Sam started her online store Kids Decor, which sells beautiful, affordable decor items, such as beanbags (R1 150), customised toy boxes (R1 900) and lampshades (R120). kidsdecor.co.za SITTING PRETTY Who says kids’ rooms can’t be jolly and fashionable? The soft cotton Chevron ottoman (35×35×35cm) in Black and White provides practical seating with an on-trend design. R500 at Mono Online Shop. monoshop.co.za BUILDING BLOCKS Learn while playing with Djeco’s 12 Colour Animal blocks (R295) from A Little Luxury. Each side has a…

RAY OF (SUN)LIGHT Ensure that your property stays well lit and secure with the new LEDS Solar Sensor Flood Light 20594 (R400) from The Lighting Warehouse. The floodlight has super-bright LEDs, can detect movement over a range of five metres and will last up to eight hours after a full charge. lightingwarehouse.co.za STAY CONNECTED The nifty little WakaWaka Power solar charger offers an easy, green way to charge smartphones and tablets – especially when travelling. It also has a handy built-in light. R880 at Faithful to Nature. faithful-to-nature.co.za PLAYING TAG The Toast light shade, which is made from upcycled bread tags, is not only a radiant focal point in homes – it also helps its designer Adriaan Swanepoel support the charity Breadtags for Wheelchairs. From R4 900 at Breadtag Light.…

STAY IN THE KNOW Bring a drab bathroom up to date by getting the latest news on decor, design and homeware. At houseandleisure.co.za/trends you’ll find just-released items, fresh collections and exciting industry developments. #HLTrends ONLINE WIN Escape city stress with a holiday for two at Montusi Mountain Lodge in the Drakensberg worth R6 000! Enjoy two nights, breakfast and dinner daily, plus a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival. Enter at houseandleisure.co.za/win. #HLWin DECOR DOWNLOAD Make sure the latest copy of House and Leisure is always at your fingertips by subscribing to the digital version today for only R180 for 12 months. Visit houseandleisure.co.za/subscribe. #HLSubs FINISHING TOUCHES Renovating? When it comes to expert advice and tips, we’ve got you covered at houseandleisure.co.za/ask-us. #HLAskUs RENOVATE NOW For the best makeover ideas…

‘In the same way that there’s a partner for every person, there’s a place.’ Quoting Swedish poet Bodil Malmsten, Pretoria-born Carla Kreuser reflects on her affinity for the Mother City that she now calls home. A creative director at The Jupiter Drawing Room, Carla fills her sketchbooks by exploring the CBD on foot, absorbing all the city has to offer. ‘I get inspired by beautifully crafted and well-thought-out work, and I try my best to do the same for my own projects,’ she says – an effort clearly evident in her book illustrations. Carla’s eclectic, feminine style also reflects her appreciation for Cape Town’s creative talent. She turns to local designers for ‘clothes that are worn by and flatter women, not girls’. Ideally, this means anything with pockets or that…

Alice and Rich Perks first met at boarding school but romance only bloomed when they bumped into each other again in 2011 and discovered a shared aesthetic. Alice had honed hers studying graphic design in Cape Town and shoe design in Milan; Rich had found his crewing on yachts, teaching himself carpentry and starting a custom kitchen and furniture business, Green Furniture, in Salt Rock, KZN, where he settled in his grandfather’s old beach cottage. The house was built by Stan Perks in 1947 from cinder blocks he made himself. When Rich and Alice married in 2013 the renovations began. Using Stan’s cinder-block machine, Rich built a wall across the big veranda to create a master bedroom. Rich’s signature furniture pieces followed, including a striking cypress table and benches with…

Although she wasn’t formally exposed to art at school, Zanele Mashumi attended Mofolo Community Centre as a girl where she took art classes under the guidance of Kenny Nkosi. After matric she honed her skills with fine art classes at the Funda Community Training Centre. Now at just 26 years old, that she manages Kenny as an artist, runs a shared gallery space on Soweto’s happening Vilakazi Street and has worked on exhibitions such as the FNB Joburg Art Fair, speaks volumes of the impact art has had on her. ‘It was in my second year at UJ that I knew I wanted to start something in Soweto that would introduce art to the people,’ says Zanele. Her monthly shows through Mashumi Art Projects serve to connect emerging artists from…

BIG IDEA #1 OPEN UP For Stilbaai’s often windy climate adding stacking doors and windows were key for transforming this holiday house. The owners open them fully on sunny, still days and utilise the interior space by shutting them in windy or wet weather. The overhangs, extended primarily to create more shade, also enable them to open stackers in rain and remain sheltered. BIG IDEA #2 HIGHER CEILINGS Removing most of the roof and replacing it with Zincalume sheeting not only gave the house a clean, contemporary look but enabled the architect to lower the pitch of the roof and therefore raise the ceiling levels inside for more spacious rooms. BIG IDEA #3 PLAY WITH PAINT AND WALLPAPER You don’t have to rip out every existing feature and start with…

LOCALÉ IS LEKKER A quirky espresso bar by day and a casual cocktail spot by night, brand-new Localé is the answer to Little Mowbray locals’ request for a chilled-out, resident hang-out space. 71 Durban Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 021-685-2155 ZIMBALI HONEY MARMALADE COMBINE 37.5ML TEQUILA DON JULIO REPOSADO + 25ML COINTREAU + 25ML FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE + 50ML FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE + 1 BAR SPOON HONEY + 1 BAR SPOON ORANGE MARMALADE + ICE IN A SHAKER. STRAIN INTO A CHILLED MARGARITA GLASS. SPRAY ORANGE ZEST OIL FROM THE CITRUS PEEL OVER THE GLASS AND GARNISH WITH CITRUS PEEL. down the rabbit hole The March Hare is the recent coffee shop extension of Molecular Bars. Secretly concealed under the Museum of African Design in the trendy Maboneng Precinct,…

ULTIMATE CHICKEN CIDER PIE salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 free-range chicken pieces (thighs, breasts and drumsticks) 6T salted butter half a handful of sage half a handful of thyme half a handful of origanum 1 bottle dry cider 2 cups milk 4 leeks, chopped 100g diced bacon 2T flour 1 cup cream 1 puff pastry roll 1 egg, lightly beaten with a dash of milk Season the chicken well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then set aside. Melt three tablespoons of the butter in a heavy-based pot until it starts to foam. Add the herbs and stir through. Place the chicken pieces in the pot and brown them, turning them over after a few minutes. Add the cider and reduce the heat to a simmer. Pour…

CÀ PHÊ SUA DÁ IS HOT NEWS ALL OVER THE WORLD. WHILE YOU COULD MAKE IT THE TRADITIONAL WAY USING A SLOW-DRIP VIETNAMESE COFFEE FILTER (CÀ PHÊ PHIN, FOUND IN MANY ASIAN SUPERMARKETS), IT’S DEFINITELY OKAY TO CHEAT. SIMPLY ADD TWO TABLESPOONS OF SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK TO A TALL GLASS, TOP IT UP WITH ICE CUBES, AND THEN ADD A DOUBLE OR LONG SHOT OF ESPRESSO. SERVE WITH A LONG-HANDLED SPOON TO BLEND THE LIQUID WITH THE ICE. TIP: To enhance the chocolate flavours in the coffee add a garnish of crushed dark chocolate.…

MENLYN BOUTIQUE HOTEL WHERE? 209 Tugela Rd, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 012-425-9580 WHY WE LOVE IT Considered design and a celebration of art, wine and food is the focus at this recently revamped hotel. The new building, with its contemporary design-centric suites and abundance of glass and concrete is an exciting addition, and the Black Bamboo restaurant downstairs pulls in a discerning crowd every night. Whether you’re a capital-city local looking for a night away from home or a style-savvy out-of-towner, you’ll be impressed by the emphasis on modern comfort here. X-FACTOR Under the guidance of innovative executive chef Pellie Grobler, the hotel’s restaurant Black Bamboo is outstanding in its own right. menlynhotel.com THUNZI BUSH LODGE WHERE? Maitland Rd, Port Elizabeth, 072-597-4810 WHY WE LOVE IT If it’s a first-class self-catering…

BATH-TIME BLISS Now you can soak in the tub for hours thanks to the generous proportions and heat-retentive, cast-acrylic material used in the making of the Classique in Skirt bath from the Bespoke Baths range. R18 150 at Victorian Bathrooms. victorianbathrooms.co.za LIGHT UP Okha’s Lab Series draws design inspiration from old laboratory equipment and consists of solid brass candle holders and lamps in a variety of shapes and sizes. From R4 689 at Okha. okha.com TERRY-FIC Available in White, Wild Ginger and Shale, these solid terrycloth towels are perfect for drying off. Hand towel R95, bath towel R195, and bath sheet R275 at Weylandts. weylandts.co.za Wash away the day’s worries with Santa Maria Novella’s Olio Di Jojoba gentle cleanser (R550) made from sweet almond and jojoba oils. 021-425-8181 WITH THEIR…

Why vertical gardens? They’re a great way to grow herbs and veggies in a limited space. They’re accessible and water wise, and you can eat seasonally without racking up carbon miles. Is plant maintenance an issue? No more than looking after container plants. The pockets are generous, so food plants can grow large root systems, which are vital for good plant health. You can also install irrigation dripper systems. What about pests? Healthy plants in a healthy environment cope well with pests and won’t easily succumb to disease. For food plants, take care to use only natural pest-control methods, whether you use sprays or companion plants. Best winter gardening tips? Grow walls of lettuce, as well as leafy Asian greens. Feast on all the cool-season peas, spinach plants and kale.…

ESTEE KERSHOFF is House and Leisure’s new Chief Copy Editor and compiles the Solutions What’s Now Garden and Green Living features every month. What is your renovation approach: DIY or call in the professionals? 50/50. If you could redesign one thing in the world what would it be? Oven mitts – they’re either so thick and bulky that you can’t work properly or too thin to be of any real use. And what would you leave just as it is? Libraries. What is the best way to update walls? Rotate the art. Designer item you covet? A Barcelona chair and footstool by Mies van der Rohe. What do you love most about July? The sounds of winter (rain, thunder, crackling logs, rustling pages, simmering pots) and coats – I have…

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Sinking your toes into the silken pile of a beautiful rug takes on a whole extra level of sensory pleasure when the floor covering in question is also a bona fide work of art and a fashion statement woven into one exquisite, timeless piece. This description applies to any of the products in the portfolio of British brand The Rug Company, which sells its ethically produced, handcrafted and thoroughly original wares across 12 countries. At last, South Africans also get to share in the tactile bliss (for it’s exactly that) with the opening of an ultra-stylish store in Cape Town’s Bree Street. Since founding The Rug Company in 1997, CEO Christopher Sharp and his wife, Suzanne, creative director and herself the source of many of the iconic designs in the…

Reminder: last call for entries The window for artists to enter the second Sanlam Portrait Award is on the brink of closing with the date for submissions set to close on 23 July 2015. Launched in 2013, the award celebrates and showcases the best of original portraiture in South Africa. Sponsored by Sanlam Private Wealth, in partnership with Durbanville’s Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, it offers a substantial prize of R100 000. Not an artist but a lover of art? Enter the 2015 Sanlam Portrait Award Readers’ Choice competition For those with a keen eye for art who prefer to appreciate the works of others, we invite you to cast your vote in the 2015 Sanlam Portrait Award Readers’ Choice competition. At the end of August 2015 House and Leisure will feature the…

BIG IDEA #1 ROOF RAISER The biggest challenge was to eliminate the difference in height of the eaves of the two wings. To line up the roof above the guest bedroom with the rest of the house the builder cleverly raised it by disconnecting the roof from the walls, propping the structure up on scaffolding and raising the roof incrementally by adding the required number of brick courses. BIG IDEA #2 BETTER FLOW Removing the courtyard downstairs created two major changes. Not only did it open up the whole of the downstairs living space but it also allowed for a guest bedroom to be added above it in the unused balcony space, thereby connecting the two separate upstairs sections of the building and improving the overall flow of the house.…

When considering the options for a foodie outing in Somerset West, the search usually ends in the town’s outskirts with views of gabled manor houses framed by rolling vineyards rather than passing cars and pedestrians. But on busy Bright Street, where the sights and mood are expressly urban, the newly relaunched Imibala Restaurant & Deli is drawing a discerning lunch crowd. That it has a headline name in Nicole Dupper, the talented chef who first launched Bushmanskloof and Bartholomeus Klip as gourmet destinations, is no doubt adding to its allure. And certainly her vibrant and earthily abundant food offering plays beautifully into the language of Imibala, which means ‘colours’ in Xhosa. Along with an art gallery and tastefully curated stores, the restaurant and deli form part of the public interface…

bistro with history Michel Morand’s Auberge Michel was the first restaurant to be awarded a five-star rating by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. At his recently opened Bistro Michel he and his long-standing team serve gloriously old-fashioned comfort food. Book for breakfast, Sunday lunch or a cosy dinner – and don’t miss the pavlova. Shop 22, Blubird Shopping Centre, corner Atholl-Oaklands Rd and Fort St, Birnam, Gauteng, 011-440-0769 GASTRO GENIUS ONE BITE AT THE NEW LA COLOMBE RESTAURANT AT SILVERMIST AND YOU’LL KNOW THAT, APART FROM THE VENUE, NOTHING’S CHANGED. CHEF SCOT KIRTON AND HIS TEAM ARE STILL WHIPPING UP ENVELOPE-PUSHING DISHES THAT LOOK SO PRETTY YOU’RE ALMOST LOATH TO EAT THEM. TAKE THE TUNA TATAKI STARTER: YOU’LL GIGGLE WHEN YOU HAVE TO PEEL OPEN A TIN BUT…

Don’t miss Nobu Cape Town’s superb wine-and-dine evenings, which pair fine local estate wines with the restaurant’s sublime contemporary Asian cuisine. Next up: Graham Beck bubbly (2 July); Paul Cluver Wines (6 Aug); Hartenberg Wine Estate (3 Sep). From R495 per person for a four-course meal with wines. To book, call 021-431-4511. TAKE 3 SYRAHS FABLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SYRAH 2011 (R318) THE LABEL SHOWS THE WITZENBERG MOUNTAINS WHERE THE WINERY’S BIODYNAMIC GRAPES ARE GROWN – NATURE’S KEY HERE AND FINDS POETIC EXPRESSION IN THIS STANDOUT SYRAH. DRINK IT WITH A RICH TURKISH LAMB STEW. TAMBOERSKLOOF SYRAH 2011 (R150) FROM KLEINOOD FARM COMES THIS TOP-SCORING QUAFFER THAT HINTS OF RIPE CHERRIES AND STRAWBERRIES WITH A DUSTING OF SPICE. A DASH OF MOURVÈDRE ADDS EXTRA OOMPH. TRY IT WITH HOME-MADE GAME PIE…

VINYL FRONTIER Ask for The Lennon with some old-school beats on the side at Cape Town’s Hard Pressed Café. It’s a popular spot for a game of backgammon or to get your hands on a new record, and the modern-retro interior adds to the easy-going mood. ‘Coffee and vinyl just go together,’ says owner Yaron Wiesenbacher. ‘The concept really works because vinyl lovers get to browse our music and enjoy a cup of coffee while doing so.’ 5 Buitengracht St, Cape Town, hardpressed.co.za, a @HardPressedCafe eastern promise Nespresso’s Limited Edition Grand Cru Monsoon Malabar makes for a deliciously intense cup that’s also silky on the palate. R79 per sleeve, while stocks last, from Nespresso boutiques or online at nespresso.com. mug shot Sometimes you just need a very large cup of…

2 free-range eggs 100g granulated white sugar 60ml espresso powder 250ml milk 5ml vanilla extract 500ml fresh heavy or whipping cream 45ml coffee tequila liqueur (such as Patrón XO Cafe) ±100g malted puffs, roughly smashed in a bag, plus extra for serving Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until it is pale and fluffy (about three minutes). It should double in volume. Dissolve the espresso powder in the milk, and add this along with the vanilla extract and cream to the egg and sugar mixture. Beat it briefly. Add the liqueur and churn the mixture in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instruction until it’s as firm as it can become. Add the smashed malted puffs and churn briefly until mixed. Transfer the mixture to a…

COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Each SMS entry costs R1,50. 2. The prizes will go to the first correct entry/ies chosen by means of a random-number generator, making the selection completely fair and free from bias. 3. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 4. Readers may SMS as many entries as they wish. 5. Staff members of Associated Media Publishing, prize sponsors and their advertising agencies and immediate families may not enter the competition. 6. Winners must reside in South Africa. 7. Prizes are not transferable and may not be converted into cash. 8. Prize allocation is to be provided in accordance with the allocated project budget. If any advertiser/affiliate with whom Associated Media Publishing and affiliated companies work in relation to a prize…