Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2015 i House and Leisure

The December issue is all about summer breaks, entertaining and celebrating. Our down-to-earth selection of homes, from the seaside House of the Month on page 60 and a heritage farmhouse breakaway (page 84) to a relaxed country home (page 70) and a rustic West Coast escape (page 76), already has us in a holiday mood. For extra festive cheer we’ve also put together a shopping list (below) of gift ideas suggested by the team – or turn to page 43 for our ultimate Gift Guide featuring suggestions from local style shapers and celebrities. Happy holidays! KatherineBotes On trend trainers are a hot gift pick for Creative Director and Acting Editor Katherine Botes. Jill Harris, Promotions Designer, recommends a locally designed furniture piece. Business Development Manager Greer Krige singles out a…

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EAU SO TIMELESS The anticipated release of Aesop’s second fragrance 10 years after its first did not disappoint. Taking her inspiration from the Mediterranean coast, perfumer Celine Barel worked with crisp, classic notes to create Tacit (R1 450 for 50ml). The unisex fragrance is warm and spicy with wafty notes of citrus and basil, and a touch of trendy yuzu, all contained in the kind of packing Aesop is known for: classy, sophisticated and subtly elegant. Get yours at Loading Bay. loadingbay.co.za SUPERIOR INTERIORS Esteemed interiors guy Adam Court has joined Chris Weylandt and his team to head up Weylandts Spaces. The brand’s head office, which was recently relocated to an edgy office space in Northgate Park, Paarden Eiland, is a showcase of the kind of natural-chic design that’s made…

As a busy single mother and owner of Woodstock homeware store Love Milo, Nicki Ellis needed a getaway from Cape Town city life – a place where birdsong replaced tweeting, transport was by bicycle, and her children Milo, six, and Phoenix, five, could contentedly amuse themselves while she read in the sun. Fortunately her father had a plan. ‘Having grandchildren was the catalyst for him,’ Nicki explains. ‘Children grow up so quickly and my dad wanted to create a place where we could all be together for weekends and holidays so he could take them fishing and for walks.’ Graham Ellis, a doctor based in Somerset West, had spent weekends in Greyton over the years and had fallen for the quiet village set in a hollow in the Riviersonderend Mountains.…

The grey exterior of MannaBay boutique hotel belies the vivid, boldly patterned interiors that await discerning guests lucky enough to spend a night here. Hidden high against the slopes of Table Mountain in the Mother City, this gem boasts refined luxury in a decidedly hip setting. Here, within the light, open spaces, it’s all about creating intimate niches that invite relaxation, from the piano room with a baby grand where a lavish high tea is served to the sun lounge with its pops of bright red in the form of scatter cushions and a Persian carpet against wood and glass walls. Contemporary art, from photography to sculpture and painting, adorns all the spaces. Playful touches, such as the brightly coloured elephants and tall wooden giraffes, remind visitors that they are…

CHRISTMAS BEER Who says you have to drink eggnog at Christmas? Get into the festive spirit with these cool draft Baladin beers from Italian brew master Teo Musso, who uses traditional methods and incorporates unusual cereals and spices. Boldly labelled with names such as Elixir, Esprit de Nöel and Open Rock ’n’ Roll, they taste as good as they look and sound. R70 for 330ml, R185 for 750ml. fratellifoods.co.za JUST LANDED Discerning drinkers can now get their caffeine fix at Flight in downtown Jozi. The brainchild of The Whippet’s Divan Botha, the new café caters to busy city dwellers with a love of quality coffee and a passion for their city. Expect a vibey, on-the-go offering but not without a trendy, urban-inspired interior and casual meals with a local slant.…

CRUNCHY SUMMER SLAW for the Asian dressing ¼ cup sugar¼ cup lime juice¼ cup apple juice¼t fish sauce, or to taste1t sesame oil3cm piece of ginger, grated2T sesame seeds, toastedfor the classic buttermilk dressing 1 cup buttermilk¼ cup double-cream yoghurt¼ cup mayonnaise2T lemon juice, or to taste1t mustardfor the salad 2 baby red cabbages, shredded2 baby green cabbages, shredded2 green apples, thinly sliced and cutinto matchsticks1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced1 red onion, thinly slicedfresh fennel fronds, to serve Prepare the Asian dressing by placing all the ingredients in a jar and shaking well. Set it aside until you are ready to serve. Prepare the classic buttermilk dressing by placing all the ingredients in a jar and shaking well. Set it aside until you are ready to serve. Toss the salad…

Nicky Fitzgerald’s days at Angama Mara in Kenya’s beautiful Masai Mara begin long before dawn. Roused from her bed by the calls of hyena returning from a night’s hunting on the vast plains of the Mara Triangle far below her tent, she wouldn’t be exaggerating if she said that she wakes in paradise. Sunrise at Angama Mara, with its panoramic bateleur eagle’s-eye view of those plains as the sun appears over the horizon and the hot-air balloons from nearby Governors’ Camp float past below, is so breathtaking it has been known to bring tears to visitors’ eyes. If Nicky ever indulges in the luxury of a gentle start, allowing herself a moment to drink in the view as she sips her morning coffee, it will probably be the last leisurely…

PORSELEINBERG SYRAH 2013 (R500) How do you make a great organic wine? Just ask Callie Louw, who’s been working hard on Porseleinberg in the Swartland crafting remarkable wines that are gentle on the earth and easy on the taste buds. His Syrah is rich, peppery and rugged with structure and strength, thanks to its tannins. You can drink it now but it will taste even better next summer if allowed to mature. HAARLEM TO HOPE 2014 (R185) The four per cent of Muscat d’Alexandrie (Hanepoot) in this blend unexpectedly shines through the Chenin and Sémillon that make up the remaining 96 per cent in the bottle. That’s not to say that it is overpowering. The pear and peach flavours are well balanced by acid and ginger. If you’re into robust,…

multitasking mavens BULKY APPLIANCES JOSTLING FOR A SHARE OF KITCHEN SPACE ARE A THING OF THE PAST. EVER SHRINKING KITCHEN SPACES HAVE INSPIRED A NEW GENERATION OF MULTI-PURPOSE MACHINES THAT ARE AS COMPACT AND CONVENIENT AS THEY ARE HIGH-TECH AND LABOUR SAVING. REMOTE CONTROL Imagine a kitchen setup in which cutting-edge appliances do all the hard work while you go about your daily business. The next frontier of home automation is integrated, hyper-connected smart kitchen appliances, which are equipped with connectivity features that enable them to communicate with smartphones, tablets and other household appliances. You’ll be able to turn on your washing machine or activate your robot vacuum cleaner when you’re not around thanks to Wi-Fi-enabled technology, such as LG’s HomeChat, that will allow you to send a message with…

the account manager for the Private Sector Energy Efficiency programme and a member of Females in Energy Efficiency (FEE). Tell us about the FEE programme. Females in Energy Efficiency provides a network that can assist women in the energy-efficiency sector with career development and mentorship – especially inspiring young women to pursue technical education and careers in the field – and it’s a forum for women to promote policy in the energy industry. How does FEE mentor women? The programme focuses on providing valuable opportunities for mutual learning. It supports women who would like to find a mentor to help them expand their professional development. The programme also provides a sounding board for women to share the concerns they have or get a second opinion. How important is energy efficiency…

KELLY BERMAN is a freelance writer based in Cape Town. She compiled Nico Verster’s Tasteshaper on page 99. Where in your city makes you feel as if you’re on holiday? The beach at Clifton, with the sun sinking low and the crowds disappearing. Where will you be holidaying this December? In Nature’s Valley with friends followed by a staycation at home. What do you love most about the end of the year? The sheer luxury of downtime spent as much as possible in nature. What’s your foolproof entertaining tip for the holidays? Make sure you have enough ice in the freezer. What’s your signature holiday-entertaining dish? Peri-peri chicken (made by my husband). What appliance can’t you live without on holiday? A Bialetti stove-top coffee pot. SÉBASTIEN ROHNER is a Swiss…

Any village set among rolling fields of wheat against a mountain would be hard-pressed to find a name that is more apt than Koringberg. A lush emerald green in winter, the countryside turns golden in summer and 18 months ago it was shimmering in heat when Michelle Kruger, her friend Martina Klopper, and Martina’s partner Ian Goodes first saw the property that would become their weekend bolt hole. The big plot, a block or so away from the village centre (a post office, liquor store and two spaza shops), had two simple flat-roofed buildings. The pool house consisted of three walls and a broken floor, while the reddish cottage next to it had two enormous bedrooms with open-plan bathrooms. Connecting them was a comfortable space that acted as kitchen, dining…

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 and revitalised. mangwanani.co.za HOW TO ENTER Look for the competition in the Win section at houseandleisure.co.za  and submit your entry before 31…

ELEGANT PARTNERS The brilliant Moët & Chandon has found a sparkling companion in Giorgio Nava’s celebrated Italian restaurant 95 Keerom. At this Cape Town institution you can indulge in a carefully conceptualised four-course menu until the end of this month: think fresh tuna sashimi, and salmon and crayfish linguine with a cherry tomato sauce to complement the bright fruitiness and enticing palate of Moët & Chandon Impérial. R1 055 per person. 95keerom.com KICK BACK WITH YOUR PRIMETIME SPIRIT ANIMAL Who hasn’t been Olivia Pope at the end of the day, curled up on the couch and cradling a bauble of red? There is a host of empowered women on TV who, just like us, manage all of life’s biggest problems in just a day with the help of a little…

A TOUCH OF GLASS The Glass Garden range of succulents and planters by Arkivio in Durban features designs such as the Tall Curve (R400, pictured). You can learn more about Arkivio’s Lance Surgeson and Paul Rabinowitz in HL’s online roundup of HL Rising Stars 2015. arkivio.co.za Studio Stirling’s Nest Egg hanging chair (R8 450), made of mild steel with a rustproof coating, offers the comfort of a cushy sofa outside. studiostirling.com EAT OUT This colourful Outdoor Picnic Set 20 Piece (R225) from Woolworths is made from durable polypropylene and will brighten any picnic table. Each set contains four plates, bowls, tumblers, forks and spoons. woolworths.co.za DON’T LET THE BUGS BITE Ensure your open-air adventures aren’t disrupted by uninvited guests. Oh-Lief Natural Olive Insect Balm (R72), available from Faithful to…

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Some homes occupy a place. Others, such as Marcus Smit’s, are occupied with a place. As an architect who has his own firm it was inevitable that he would know exactly how to capitalise on the beautiful Grabouw surroundings. The plot was crowded with wattle and pine trees when he found it 10 years ago. Thanks to some imaginative planning the house that now exists on it is light and airy with a 25 metre skylight and extensive windows facing the expansive indigenous garden set against the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The slanted corrugated iron roof and industrial beams create an informal, barnlike aesthetic. ‘The regular discipline of the steel structure combined with the flexibility and plasticity of the masonry allowed for interesting spaces,’ he says, mentioning a wall section made…

SYLVESTER CHAUKE The chief architect of Joburg branding agency DNA Brand Architects lives by his motto, ‘Being brilliant is really not for the lucky few!’ sylvesterchauke MARC SHOTLAND As Home Fabrics’ group public relations and marketing executive, you›can bet Marc has the fine art of gift getting totally›sewn up in Joburg.  mshooti PAUL MODJADJI As a choreographer, dancer and writer in Joburg, Paul is an irrepressible explosion of thought and form. He’s also exactly the sort of person you want to receive a gift from – as you can see. PaulModjadji AMANDA HAUPT AND LISE BUTLER As evidenced by their fabrics, the Joburg based duo behind Design Team value quality and uniqueness in design, keeping in touch with global trends and styles. DT_DESIGNTEAM KATHERINE-MARY PICHULIK Since debuting at Design Indaba…

Friday afternoons hold a customary and somewhat chaotic sense of excitement for the Reid family. After bundling their two Labradors, Jack Russell and cocker spaniel into the car along with a load of weekend supplies, Jo and her three children, Ella (14), Ben (11) and Will (eight), head off to the family’s working farm at the base of the Paardeberg in the Boland. Jo’s husband James makes the 30 minute trip from Stellenbosch after work. ‘A heritage of farming on both sides of our family has meant that we’ve always had a passion for organic produce,’ says James, who grew up on a farm in Scotland and now works in the wine industry. ‘It became a priority once we had children and we’ve been privileged to be able to take…

As a child Nico Verster would stand on a kitchen stool and help his grandmother bake beskuit and vetkoek. ‘I sold home-made chocolates to school friends and ran a doughnut shop every weekend at the flea market,’ says the chef, whose sweet tooth is now complemented by a flair for Pan-African cuisine with a twist. Food goes hand in hand with the rugged beauty of the outdoors for the executive chef at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve. After training at Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank Hotel and City & Guilds in London, Nico left city life behind to work as a professional chef in some of South Africa’s most inspiring natural locations. He has zigzagged from coast to veld, cooking for guests at andBeyond…

CURED QUAIL BREAST WITH PICKLED TURNIPS, SPICY PEANUTS AND CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 2T salt1T brown sugar1t paprikaa pinch of cardamom seedsfreshly ground black pepper2 quail breasts1 bay leaf1 star anise100ml water1 turnip100ml cream3t cayenne pepper1T peanut butter100g peanuts1t olive oilmicro herbs, to garnish Mix the salt, sugar, paprika, cardamom seeds, and a pinch of black pepper. Cover the bottom of a shallow container with one third of the salt mixture. Place the quail breasts skin side up on the salt. Cover the quail with another third of the salt mixture and refrigerate it for 24 hours. Prepare a pickling liquid by adding the remaining third of the salt mixture, the bay leaf and the star anise to the water. Bring it to the boil, then remove it from the heat…

No.1 MAKE IT A GOOD ONE If you’re going to splurge on wine make sure it’s something special such as Hamilton Russell Vineyards’ ever popular Chardonnay 2014 (R310) or Delaire Graff White Reserve 2012 (R250). MCC fans will never tire of Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut (R125) and red wine lovers will only agree to share a bottle of Meerlust Rubicon (R333) with someone they truly love. 2. WATCH OUT FOR WINE POPSICLES WHEN WE SAW THESE CHAMPAGNE ICE LOLLIES BY HIGH-END LONDON DEPARTMENT STORE FORTNUM & MASON IT WAS INSTANT LOVE. A LIGHT BLANC DE BLANC CHAMPAGNE TURNED INTO AN ICED TREAT? YES, PLEASE! WE PREDICT A VERSION OF THESE COOL REFRESHERS WILL BE POPPING UP HERE SOON. 3 GLASSWARE 101 The oenophiles are right: glassware matters but that doesn’t…

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Swap game for grapes with an Eco Wine Safari at Avondale outside Paarl: you’ll learn about the organic wine estate’s biodynamic farming practices – and then you’ll get to taste the results. avondalewine .co.za GROWING STRONG The Micuna Ovo Plus high chair (R4 749) fosters reuse by growing with your child. Two height settings allow it to function as a high chair for a toddler up to three years of age and then it turns into a normal chair for children up to six years old. cleverlittlemonkey.co.za ALL DOLLED UP Woolworths has just introduced the country’s first and only ecologically friendly mannequins at a new stand-alone store for its RE: Denim brand in Menlyn, Pretoria. The mannequins are made from sustainable sources using more recyclable and biodegradable material…

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