Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2015 i House and Leisure

I’ve written here before about how luxury means different things to different people – from unbridled opulence and wide open spaces to free time alone. I think with this issue we’ve captured the essence of another form of luxury: modern glamour, South African style. This year’s annual Luxe List is my favourite to date. Decor Editor Leana Schoeman has a great eye and never is it more evident than in this glamorous selection (page 32). Love This Look (page 19) offers a contemporary take on the traditional chinoiserie – a firm favourite with decorators and designers alike – while Want It demonstrates how marble has found its way into places beyond its origins (page 26). This month’s #HLmakeover (page 28) is a clever example of how to turn a redundant…

When it comes to personal style Leigh Toselli is something of a contradiction. ‘My fashion taste is monochromatic, minimalist and classic, while my home is eclectic, colourful and chaotic,’ she says. As a freelance stylist and producer (and HL’s Beauty Editor), Leigh finds Pinterest an invaluable tool. In fact, she spends so much of her free time pinning, sourcing and researching, that she’s become one of the country’s most influential pinners with close to 93 000 followers. With a respect for timelessness, Leigh steers clear of anything too new, too shiny or too plastic. ‘I like items with the patina of age, objects that are smoothed around the edges, worn and faded with love,’ she says. For Leigh luxury is about quality, time and the sensory experience. ‘Nothing feels quite…

Why is a show such as 100% Design South Africa important? It creates a joint platform for the designers, the producers and the people who bring products into the country to showcase all their work under one roof. I think it’s really important for the whole design community to have this platform. The show is curated, meaning the designers and manufacturers are in a space where they are able to elevate each other. It helps to show that there is an amazing standard of design in this country. What was a highlight from last year? It was truly inspiring to witness the combination of cutting-edge and up-and-coming designers sitting alongside established industry heavyweights. It gave the show a unique edge and created an atmosphere of design happening in the industry.…

When Monna Mokoena’s Gallery MOMO opened its doors in Joburg’s Parktown North it quickly established itself as one of the city’s most exciting venues at which to get to grips with the who’s who of contemporary artists from South Africa and the continent. Some 12 years on Cape Town has welcomed a Gallery MOMO of its own, opening to the public with a group show featuring the likes of Mary Sibande and Mohau Modisakeng. That the new space is considerably grander in scale makes it possible to show larger works and host exhibitions of a more ambitious nature, an enticing prospect for Monna, who also intends using the space’s large dedicated video-screening room as a means to draw in a new audience of art enthusiasts. Monna’s illustrious art career includes…

Granny Goose’s bed linen is handmade using only the best raw materials that are available in South Africa. The Canadian Goose Down Four Seasons Duvet comprises two duvets that can be used separately as lightweight duvets or clipped together for winter. The Featherbed, which fits on top of your mattress and is secured by your mattress protector and fitted sheet, moulds to your body, cushioning vital pressure points while leaving you feeling as though you’re sleeping on a cloud. The Canadian Goose Down Pillows are luxuriously soft and contour to provide support to your head and neck. The Satin-Stitch Duvet Cover Sets – 600 Thread Count are elegantly finished with a single row of satin stitching and an Oxford trim, as are the Satin-Stitch Pillow Cases – 600 Thread Count…

If you ask me, as we ask our chefs, about my most memorable meal, I’d tell you it was on a weekend away with my high-school friend, Jackie. Her brother prepared a seafood platter that was as simple a Sunday lunch on the Cape coast as they come but in its understated provenance it was perfection. A decade later, on planning this piece, I excitedly texted Jackie, ‘OMG, is your brother Giancarlo Pironi?’ ‘Food is memories,’ Giancarlo tells me when we’re talking about his new seasonal eatery, Popupitalian, and I recall my first taste of scallop freshly prepared by him all those years ago. Joburg foodies will know Giancarlo from Assaggi, which he ran with his mother Luciana Righi. The unassuming Italian restaurant started but soon grew to be one…

HUBBARD SQUASH RISOTTO WITH BUTTERMILK LABNEH, TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS AND CRISPY PARMESAN CHEESE for the buttermilk labneh 250ml buttermilk a pinch of salt for the crispy Parmesan cheese 80g Parmesan cheese, finely grated for the toasted pumpkin seeds 82g pumpkin seeds 25ml canola oil salt, to taste for the risotto 130g unsalted butter (cube 80g of it) 1 onion, finely diced 250ml white wine 300g arborio rice 500ml vegetable stock, heated 500g Hubbard squash purée (recipe opposite) 100g Parmesan cheese, grated salt, to taste 20ml lemon juice fresh herbs, such as parsley, to serve Prepare the buttermilk labneh the day before. Pour the buttermilk over a muslin cloth that has been tied around a plastic container. Leave it overnight to ensure that you catch all the whey that will drip.…

MICROBREWERY [noun] ‘a limited-production brewery, typically producing speciality beers and often selling its products only locally.’ – oxford english dictionary 1 DARLING BREW With names such as ‘Bone Crusher’, an aromatic bitter witbier, and ‘Black Mist’, a stout-style ale, there’s nothing subtle about these craft beers. Darling Brew’s original release, Slow Beer, is a satisfying blend of hops and honey that will slay any thirst on a hot summer’s day. Containing four per cent ABV, you can drink the whole 550ml bottle. Although the beers are brewed off site you can still visit Darling Brew in the Swartland Valley for lunch at Slow Quarter, the brewery’s taproom, paired with the four beers in its range. darlingbrew.co.za 2 UBUNTU KRAAL BREWERY If we’re right about former Heineken…

colour Add a pop of colour to a neutral interior with a playful, bright light fixture. lamps Lamps in metal and wood have been stealing the spotlight. pendants Create a striking focal point with contemporary pendants in pared-down designs and slim lines. CRAIG RAESIDE FROM CRÉMA DESIGN The local retailer who is bringing international trends to South Africa. What is the biggest news in the lighting world to come out of Milan this year? The integration of the LED light source into the design itself. You pay more for your light but save long term. Where do you source your lights? My suppliers are all European: Tom Dixon and Lee Broom are British, Moooi is Dutch, Foscarini is Italian and Gubi, Muuto and HAY are Danish. What materials are popular…

IN FULL BLOOM The Clanwilliam Wildflower Show from 27 August to 5 September will once again showcase the region’s diverse and beautiful flora. Plants from each of the area’s four biomes – Fynbos, Renosterveld, Strandveld and the succulent Karoo – will be on display, including rare species, such as the yellow Leucospermum reflexum and the Protea cryophila (snow protea). clanwilliamwildflowerfestival.co.za OUTDOOR METROPOLIS Smart shapes, modern finishes and generous dimensions make Dedon’s Barcelona collection perfect for alfresco entertaining in the city. Featured here is the Barcelona dining table in Bronze with satinated glass top (R28 000, 2×1m) and Barcelona armchairs in Bronze (R16 000 each), all designed by Richard Frinier for Dedon and available at Cane Time. canetime.com NATURAL SPLENDOUR Handcrafted from sustainably sourced timber and stonelike moulded reinforced concrete, designer…

8 lucky HL readers will win a queen size bed set worth R39 992 in total from Edblo Did you know you’ll spend nearly a third of your life sleeping? Make sure the bed you sleep on won’t only help you sleep more soundly but will last a long, long time, keeping you in comfort whatever your size or age. Who better to give you everything you need in a mattress than Edblo? For nearly 80 years South Africans have trusted Edblo to give them the quality rest they need – visit an Edblo stockist near you and find out why! Why Edblo?: • Developed and manufactured in South Africa since 1927. • Manufactured with tried and tested components. • Great value for money. • Excellent comfort. • Trusted…

One lucky HL reader and a guest will win a year’s worth of Mangwanani African Revitalization Day Spa experiences, plus a monthly hamper The Mangwanani African Revitalization Day Spa experience comprises a full day of pampering treatments, breakfast and lunch, and a soak in a Jacuzzi. You’ll enjoy a revitalising facial spa with a pressure-point massage, a spa body treatment (your choice of body wash, exfoliation or body brushing), a full-body massage with hot stones, an African neck-and-shoulders massage, a traditional African royal foot massage from toes to knees and a traditional African royal hand massage from fingers to elbows before rounding off the experience in a Jacuzzi. It’s a day of utter decadence – best enjoyed with a loved one – that will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated…

HL’s TOP 5 THE FINER THINGS Keep tabs on the latest decor and design trends, hot spots and happenings at houseandleisure.co.za/trends. #HLTrends FINE DINING Visit houseandleisure.co.za/food for our selection of gourmet recipes – ideal for entertaining – compiled by some of SA’s top chefs. #HLFood LOCAL LUXURY Design brand Love Jozi is celebrating 10 successful years of filling our homes with tongue-in-chic designs. To honour this achievement it’s giving away a Love Jozi hamper, including a Skyline coat rack, Barcode bookends, Table Mountain tablecloth, Skyline cushion covers and a Tower lamp, all to the value of R5 570. Enter at houseandleisure.co.za/win. #HLWIN GLAM UP Don’t leave the house without your digital version of HL. Download it for 12 months at houseandleisure.co.za/ subscribe. #HLSubs FIRST CLASS Explore the best international destinations…

Although Andrew Smart’s Hyde Park flat has a certain lock-up-and-go convenience suited to a professional bachelor – Andrew is the finance director of a shipping company – it’s far from a bland pad. He had in many ways already curated his belongings to reflect a personal narrative according to Megan Hesse of Anatomy Design, who helped Andrew refurbish its grand old rooms. Andrew had a selection of heirloom furniture – a cabinet, an escritoire that belonged to his grandfather and an old chaise longue. He is also a collector of contemporary South African design and has assembled pieces from the likes of Anatomy Design, Tonic, Mezzanine, Dokter and Misses, and Gregor Jenkin. The contrast between old and new works beautifully in the old-fashioned, multi-roomed structure of the flat. Therefore, although…

On arrival at this grand home in Constantia, Cape Town, your immediate impression is of a house of baronial proportions: graceful old-world style in the most sublime sense of the term. This house, however, is just over a year old. ‘We moved in last year in April,’ says its owner Lauren Searll. ‘I bought the property in August 2012. There was a 1970s single-storey house on it and we planned to use the foundations but once we started the engineer said we needed to construct better ones. So we built from scratch.’ Having worked closely with architect Jacky Cattell for three years Lauren’s vision was clear: ‘I knew exactly what I wanted. A French-inspired, romantic, classic home that breathed warmth and love.’ She and her late husband Aaron Searll, the…

Nestled in the southwest section of the Kruger National Park in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge heralds a transformation of luxury. It’s a move that indicates the acclaimed establishment is focusing on contemporary comfort and connecting the guest with what’s outside – a fresh take on safari style with none of the usual clichés. Reached by a dirt pathway lined with fever trees and giant euphorbias, the villas emerge unassumingly at the end of the trail, each one claiming its own private view of the encroaching bush. In their approach, design duo Tessa Badenhorst and Patricia O’Hare of Classic Concepts have done away with anything that speaks to a themed Africa, opting instead for layers of texture and a neutral tone-on-tone palette. ‘It’s about luxury without…

CHARRED LETTUCE, APPLE AND CUCUMBER SALAD 1 iceberg lettuce or 4 baby gem lettuces 1 fennel bulb 2 apples, sliced 1 small cucumber, sliced 2 cups chunky toasted ciabatta croutons 100g cremezola cheese 1/3 cup buttermilk 2T Italian white-wine vinegar 1T honey Slice the iceberg lettuce into quarters (or halves if you are using baby gem lettuces). Slice the fennel bulb lengthways into five millimetre-thick pieces. Char the lettuce and fennel over a high heat on a Weber braai or using a grill pan. Place the apple and cucumber slices on a large platter with the charred lettuce, fennel and croutons. Blend the cheese, buttermilk, vinegar and honey to form a dressing and serve it drizzled over the salad. SERVES 2–4 CRISPY LIME CHICKEN TOSTADA WITH CHARRED SALSA ½ cup…

SHOP LOCAL  Keepers: The Singapore Designer Collective showcases fashion and accessories. keepers.com.sg Zhai Eco Collection in Haji Lane is a cool store for bamboo-fibre basics. zhai.com.sg Kapok at the National Design Centre has good coffee and edgy finds by emerging designers. ka-pok.com MUST-SEE MUSEUM  Don’t miss ‘After Utopia’ at the Singapore Art Museum – a stunning display of contemporary Asian art on until 18 October. singaporeartmuseum.sg WEEKEND ESCAPE  Just 50 minutes by ferry, The Banyan Tree on Bintan Island is an idyllic weekend retreat.…

If you vote for your favourite boutique hotel you could stand a chance of receiving the family-size Nissan X-Trail to drive to the winning establishment for a two-night stay for you and a partner, including dinner and breakfast. Vote for your best coffee shop and you and a partner could receive a high-tech, low-impact Nissan Leaf to drive to the winning space for lunch and coffee. Vote for your top spa and stand a chance of receiving a Nissan Qashqai, a sporty city SUV, to drive to the winning spa for a day of pampering, including treatments and lunch for you and a partner. Vote for your favourite microbrewery and you could be the winner of a trip in a versatile Nissan NV200 combi to the winning establishment for yourself…

PRETTY AND CLEVER It might seem a tad extravagant but we can’t think of a more glamorous kitchen addition than the Smeg Golden Fab refrigerator (FAB28RDG, R44 999) – complete with Swarovski crystals on the door handle. Besides being lovely to look at it also boasts a A++ energy-consumption rating. smeg.co.za KITCHEN CLASSIC Copper pots, such as this 16cm oval cocotte (R2 650) from the Culinary Equipment Company, should be on every home cook’s wish list. culinary.co.za ALL THINGS CONSIDERED If you’re in the market for a custom, state-of-the-art kitchen pop into Future Classics’ Morningside showroom to view some of its beautiful creations on offer. The company’s attention to detail is evident in its bespoke designs that combine beautiful forms with superb functionality – all covered by a 15 year…

A GOOD NIGHT The Hall Collection’s range of bespoke bed linen, blankets and quilts in sumptuous fabrics, such as 100 per cent Egyptian cotton hand woven in Italy and luxuriously soft faux fur, is all you need to create a glamorous boudoir. Pictured left: black faux-fur throw lined with merino wool (from R14 136) and quilts in Pearl Grey and Stone from the Raso Collection (from R10 364). thehallcollection.co.za WAX LYRICAL The sweet, floral fragrance of Sparrow Society’s lavender Spa Candle has us all fired up. R150 at Present Space. 021-422-2462 BEST, BETTER, BED Karongwe Rarewood Furniture’s Slatted Bed Complete (from R9 300) comes in a classic design that highlights the beautiful grain of the kiaat wood from which it is made. karongwefurniture.co.za Delightfully soft and warm, this Mbongolo Woollen…

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Our ideal weekend is hard to define as our calendar fills up with varied activities ranging from 3D-modelling deadlines for Tariq to fashion events for me. When not on deadline Tariq is also consumed by his second master’s in property development. I take these moments to slip away to the gym or the hairdresser. It’s also the best time to catch up on the glossy pages of Vogue but, first, an early morning wouldn’t exist without coffee. Tariq will often hit an inter-architect-firm soccer game and then we’ll spend some quality time together. A dose of vitamin D on the beach to unwind from the busy week is one of our favourite things. Recently our calendar has been filled with weddings in our circle of friends, which has entailed afternoon…

BRYONY WHITEHEAD is HL’s new Senior Digital Content Producer, who is based in Cape Town. What does luxury mean to you? It’s having the time and the presence of mind to shut out the rest of the world and enjoy the moment at hand. What designer item do you covet? Hand-woven cotton products from Mungo. Your biggest splurge? The time we redid our kitchen. The carefully chosen fittings, such as handmade handles for our kitchen drawers and LED lighting, have paid off dividends for our enjoyment of the space ever since. What little luxury can’t you live without? My Egyptian cotton bedding from Falucca Linen – once you’ve slept on it there’s no going back. Favourite South African hotel? I love Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl for its country-style luxury.…

INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION The new Sutherlands Home Furnishing store in Kramerville is a double-storey space with major industrial appeal. The enormous building in Jozi’s design hub fuses red brick, glass and steel, and has over 100 styled room settings on offer for keen homemakers. 14 Kramer Rd, Kramerville, Sandton, Johannesburg, 010-492-5455, shf.co.za GENERATION NEXT Offering aspiring makers the opportunity to showcase their wares, from clothes and accessories to art and design, The Threads Project is an online shop that supports local craft. The initiative recently opened its first concept store in Woodstock, providing a space where creatives can promote their products and get noticed. 349 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 076-676-6830, threadsproject.co.za CASE STUDY Traveling soon? Make sure you do it in style with American Tourister’s fun new range of Lock…

CAPETONIAN GRANT BACON HAD LONG KNOWN THAT HE WANTED TO LIVE ON THE STEEP, LUSH SLOPES OF HIGGOVALE BELOW TABLE MOUNTAIN. The quiet residential area offered forested seclusion pierced only by bird calls, with ethereal mists in autumn and shelter from the summer South Easter. When a large Higgovale plot was subdivided, Grant, a sales and marketing director for a deep-sea trawling company, viewed the newly available property situated on a hairpin bend in a road. Though it made his heart beat faster it was beyond his budget so he continued his search. A year later he happened to see the very plot on the front page of a newspaper property section at a greatly reduced price. ‘I phoned immediately, put in an offer and that was it,’ he smiles.…

SERIOUS SIPPER  You’ve watched polo at Paarl’s swish Val de Vie Estate, now get acquainted with its fine wines, notably the 2009 vintage of flagship red, the Val de Vie Seventeen Eighty Three (R150). Mostly Mourvèdre and Shiraz with components of Carignan, Cinsaut and Grenache, it’s bold, elegant and just a touch racy, much like the sport.valdevie.co.za TAKE 3 SWEETIES TOKARA RESERVE COLLECTION NOBLE LATE HARVEST 2012 (R235) HOLD THE CHEESE OR PUDDING AND SAVOUR THIS ON ITS OWN, A TOUCH CHILLED. DRIED APRICOTS COLLIDE WITH ZINGY PINEAPPLE ON THE PALATE. MADE FROM SAUVIGNON BLANC GRAPES, IT’S RICH AND INTENSE BUT WITH BALANCED ACIDITY. STRANDVELD VINEYARDS SUIKERBEKKIE NOBLE LATE HARVEST 2012 (R210) ANOTHER DESSERT WINE FROM SAUVIGNON BLANC GRAPES, THIS ONE STANDS OUT FOR ITS DRYER STYLE. HONEY TONES ARE…

Our 5th Joburg HL Night Market, in association with Fleur du Cap, kicked off on 28 May at the newly reincarnated Rosebank Mall Rooftop. Having increased in popularity since their creation, the HL Night Markets offer you – our readers – the very best in local artisanal and craft goods, inspired by the very same makers and influencers we feature on our pages. For two nights (yes, it’s that popular) market fans gathered to beat the Jozi chill and enjoy music, delicious drink and food, and an array of quality, hand-picked products in an environment that was buzzing with HL readers and friends who joined up for an evening out. Grooving to beats by DJ Half ’n Half, everyone got a taste of the best that the city has to…

OLFACTORY DELIGHT Let Compagnie De Provence’s Fig of Provence Fragrance Diffuser (R480) from Fuego Lifestyle fill your sanctuary with a sweet, delicate scent. fuegolifestyle.com LIQUID ASSETS The BetteStarlet ranges of baths by Bette include built-in and freestanding options with a symmetrically shaped inner body, comfortable back profiles and a central draining outlet – making them ideal for two people. Pictured here is the BetteStarlet I Silhouette bath, which is available in 139 litres (R59 806) and 164 litres (R63 269) on order through Distinct Collection in association with Bathroom Butler. bathroombutler.co.za ECO LUXE Spoil yourself with ultra soft towels from the Möve Towel Bamboo Luxe range in an array of rich colours. From R109 at Sanders South Africa. sanders-southafrica.co.za Introduce one of this year’s hottest trends, mirrors, into your…

AROMATIC Create a little mood magic with vanilla, which reduces anxiety and promotes calmness. Try the Vintage Vanilla Fragrance Oil (R15,99, pictured), Vintage Vanilla Room Spray (R49,99) and Vintage Vanilla Reed Diffuser (R89,99) from MRP Home. BED Every princess dreams of snuggling under piles of quilting in a four-poster bed but nothing says modern indulgence quite like the Venice queen size bed in Vintage White, Vintage Black or Vintage Grey (R9 995) from Sutherlands Home Furnishing. COTTON Steal a few hours from the weekend chores by curling up with a book on your bedroom chaise or chair. Add a cotton throw when the sun disappears. Try the 100 per cent Cotton Tie Dye Throw (R2 995, pictured) or 100 per cent Cotton Quilt Blue & Natural (R2 295) from Weylandts.…