Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i House and Leisure

The other night, while randomly flicking through channels trying to calm myself down after a torturous two hours of getting our three-year-old into his own bed, I stumbled on Sofia Coppola’s cooler-than-cool 2006 movie, Marie Antoinette. It’s not a recent release, of course – I have noticed a pattern in which I tend to re-view older favourites on repeat. (And that’s in addition to endlessly watching The Voice and America’s Got Talent reruns on YouTube, because who wouldn’t want to hear a subversive moody cover of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’?) Anyway, I digress: back to the teen queen. As I watched, I started to take in all the little details that I had missed during previous viewings. The thin grosgrain ribbon that’s used as a…

BABYLONSTOREN This farm’s wondrous garden deserves an entire column on its own. If you’re not able to stay overnight, make sure to visit for the day at least. babylonstoren.com SPIER HOTEL You may be familiar with Spier wines and perhaps even the estate’s picnics, but have you stayed at the farm hotel? It’s a sublime experience. spier.co.za ANGALA HOTEL Five minutes before you drive into Franschhoek is Angala Hotel, a boutique space that offers all the trimmings along with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. angala.co.za…

1905 The Bvlgari store in Rome’s Via dei Condotti opens. Today, No 10 houses the flagship store. 1960 Tubogas-style Serpenti watches are introduced in gold and various enamel examples, many with gemstone accents. 1970-1979 The group expands globally with new stores in New York, Geneva, Monte Carlo and Paris. 1977 The Bvlgari Bvlgari watch is created, a model now considered a classic that is still a bestseller. 1993 Bvlgari launches its first fragrance, Eau Parfumée Cologne au Thé Vert. 1995 Its earliest men’s fragrance, Bvlgari pour Homme, is introduced. 1997 The silk collections are revealed worldwide. An agreement with Luxottica is signed for the production of eyewear. 2001 Bvlgari creates Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts with the Luxury Group, the hotel division of Marriott International. 2007 Bvlgari reopens its historical Fifth…

It is a man. It is a woman. It is neither. It pulls tight up to its neck the lines, dots and fractals of traditional West African mud cloth – the sacred geometries reflected like stars, like water – like ancient cosmologies on its face. Hair cropped close to the scalp, a blonde like Beninoir gold. A black. A white. A gold in between. Hold it in your mouth a little longer. In a file of audio recordings archived from a London-based arts hub active in the ’70s, exiled South African writer Lewis Nkosi interviews the Sudanese painter Ibrahim El-Salahi and the East African artist and thinker Elimo Njau at FESMAN, the first ever pan-African festival of the arts held in Dakar, Senegal, in 1966. They discuss the relatively new…

In the pit below the gold-embroidered theatre scrim emblazoned with a double-headed imperial Russian eagle, the orchestra is warming up on a chilly autumn evening in Saint Petersburg. In a different way, I’m limbering up, too: this is the first night of a highly anticipated journey by ship into the heart of Russia. I’ve long been curious about life in the world’s largest country, but also humbled by the scale of this Slavic enigma and, despite the dulling scents of damp wool and wet leather in the overheated air, there’s an aura of collective wonderment in the audience, composed mainly of my fellow passengers aboard the Viking Ingvar. We’re in the lavishly gilded private theatre of Catherine the Great in the Hermitage Museum, which also houses her 18th-century Winter Palace.…

STATEMENT PIECE Inspired by Valentino ʼ s Autumn 2018 Haute Couture range – where the luxuriousness of the Renaissance period mingles with ʼ 60s-inspired hues of oxblood and cerulean, punctuated with hints of gold – we show you the best ways to be daring with your decor. GOOD FORM Petrol blues and silver combine with subtle curves: let the furniture do the talking with an iconic velour chair or teal sideboard, or play around with graphic wallpaper for added dimension. TOUCH BASE Modern interiors meet ʼ 70s glamour: incorporate unusual textural elements in the form of a graphic wool rug or crushed velvet sofa, with contrasting tones of rust, teal and black featuring matt and metallic finishes.…

‘Jaw-dropping’ is an adjective perhaps too often bandied about by writers, who, with a swift series of taps to the keyboard, will generously attribute the reaction to just about anything. It’s the kind of hyperbole employed to bring a sense of lyricality (or ‘clickability’) to writing, so when it’s used to describe something genuinely remarkable, the term no longer lands with just the right amount of oomph. That’s until you set foot in this summer retreat in Cape Town, a perch at the top of Tamboerskloof that offers views so indulgent and luscious, ‘jaw-dropping’ doesn’t quite seem to do it justice. Spread over four lavish yet restrained storeys, this home lends itself to the slackening of the mandible in every way, with pockets of design so artfully curated that tangible…

CURED SALMON WITH DILL CUCUMBER AND SAFFRON AÏOLI For the salmon 300g good-quality salt 150g dark brown sugar 500g fresh, whole salmon fillets, skinned For the saffron aïoli and dill cucumber 2 large egg yolks 1T Dijon mustard 1.5T white-wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced A pinch of saffron 500ml sunflower oil Salt, to taste 1 cucumber 1T salt 1 bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped To cure the salmon, mix the salt with the sugar. Cover the bottom of a plastic container with a layer of the curing mixture. (Avoid using metal: the curing mixture and metal can react, creating a metallic flavour.) Generously cover the salmon with the curing mixture and place in the container, adding more to bury the fish. Cover with a lid and…

AMETHYSTI AND RUBYI For a head-turning yet classic aesthetic, look to royal accents in rich crimson or purple – or settle for a more demure rose pink. OBSIDIANI AND ONYXI A sophisticated black and white palette works brilliantly in everything from geometric patterns to metal finishes. AMBER AND CITRINEI Golden honeys, yellows and golds imbue a room with warmth and are easy to incorporate into an existing scheme. AQUAMARINE AND AZURITE From azure and peacock to petrol or teal, vivid blues present a calming addition to any space.…

JET STREAM Ablutions are made effortless with the powder-coated brass Tivoli Gadoni wall-mounted bath mixer plus handshower (R6 000). italtile.co.za SKIN DEEP Revel in the citrusy aroma of Botani Calming body lotion, whose combination of ylangylang and tangerine aromatherapy oils will help to melt away daily stresses (R129; 300ml). home.co.za FAIR AND SQUARE Keep it simple with Piccolo City Victorian mosaic tiles in Blue Gloss (R12 each; 10×10cm) and Provenza Amarillo mosaic tiles (R25 each; 13×13cm). italtile.co.za HOME SPA Envelop yourself in the luxurious pile of a Zero Twist pure cotton bath sheet in Indigo (R350; 90×160cm). woolworths.co.za MONOCHROME MAGIC Complemented by a striped rug, oversized charcoal marble-look tiles form a striking backdrop for this Victoria & Albert Angelica freestanding tub in Gloss White (R22 890), which sports thermal insulation…

One of my favourite luxury brands is Cape Town-based Missibaba, which makes a beautiful range of leather bags. I own one and, as I’ve never been a delicate type, I’ve treated it horribly over the years as my daily bag – yet it’s still in great shape. Some years ago, we were at Missibaba’s Bree Street branch and a friend of a friend went into the shop to take a look. When he came out, he questioned their prices, asking why he would bother buying one of their bags if he could get a Gucci for the same price. We were amazed by his lack of consideration for the product, for the craftsmanship, the creativity, and the time spent on making it. It wasn’t because he’d seen a superior Gucci…

ROLL UP, ROLL UP! OVERLOOKING CHURCH SQUARE IN CAPE TOWN’S CBD, SPEAKERS’ CORNER IS ONE OF THE CITY’S OLDEST BUILDINGS – RECENTLY RESTORED TO OFFER BUSINESSES A CREATIVE WORKSPACE BY DEVELOPER URBAN LIME. IT’S EQUIPPED WITH SLEEK MEETING ROOMS, A COSY LIBRARY WITH HOT DESKS, 24-HOUR SECURITY AND SERVICED COMMON ROOMS, ALONG WITH NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS FOR TENANTS. PLUS THERE’S THE SCENT OF FRESHLY BAKED GOODS WAFTING UPSTAIRS FROM VICTOIRE BAKERY ON THE GROUND FLOOR… SPEAKERS-CORNER.CO.ZA GET YOUR GREENS THE NEWEST COLOURWAY FROM LE CREUSET, KALE, CELEBRATES THE RICH VERDANT HUE OF ITS NAMESAKE AND MAKES THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR BRIGHT, SUMMERY INGREDIENTS. LECREUSET.CO.ZA ON THE CARDS Dicey du Toit’s furniture range for her design store in Port Elizabeth, The Collection Studio, was revealed at…

French interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot is keen not to repeat himself. ‘I strive not to do the same thing over and over,’ he says. ‘The problem is that clients often insist on limiting themselves to what they’ve seen before.’ This project, however, presented him with an opportunity to do something different. It is certainly quite atypical for Deniot. Most of the apartments he has previously decorated in the French capital have been in upscale neighbourhoods, while this one is located on a busy boulevard in the gritty 10th arrondissement, not far from the Gare de l’Est. The main reason Deniot was attracted to the project was the client, a 38-year-old American who has been working as a computer programmer since the age of 14 and found himself newly wealthy thanks…

Positioned on the third floor of the imposing Mutual Heights building in the heart of Cape Town’s Darling Street, the luxe apartment of a city homeowner is a striking example of how a relatively small space can be cleverly – and beautifully – transformed. Not only did interior designer Charlotte Collins create a handsome yet warm and welcoming space for her client, but she also made sure the building’s exceptional Art Deco heritage was honoured. The result is an airy pied-à-terre that features many bespoke elements in a 125m² mezzanine space. The assignment was anything but a simple lick and polish. Collins, of design studio Tidal Sea Properties, specialises in property renovations from construction through to interiors and styling. It was with this in mind that the apartment’s owner briefed…

A TOAST TO THE COAST Whalehaven’s handcrafted reserve Conservation Coast collection includes a Chardonnay 2014 and Pinot Noir 2014 – both listed in this year’s Sommeliers Selection. R400 each for 750ml. whalehavenwines.co.za SALUTI! Ayama winemakers Michela and Attilio Dalpiaz’ new store at their farm near Paarl is a celebration of their Italian heritage. Ayamateca stocks a range of imported Italian labels, South African grappa and limoncello, and the Ayama range, of course – do try their unique Vermentino, produced from grapes grown and harvested on the estate. Ayama-Slent Farms, Voor Paardeberg Rd, Windmeul, 021-869-8313. ayama.co.za CONSCIOUS COOL As more people begin to adopt a vegan lifestyle, so more restaurants are introducing plant-based offerings. Well-known Cape Town eatery Balducci has launched an extensive vegan menu that boasts no fewer than 45…

SALSIFY @ THE ROUNDHOUSE The most anticipated Cape Town restaurant opening of spring 2018 has to be Salsify @ The Roundhouse. It’s award-winning chef Luke Dale-Roberts’s latest venture, created in conjunction with Test Kitchen head chef Ryan Cole, and it has Cape Town foodies in a veritable frenzy of anticipation as everyone contemplates the delights the duo will be dreaming up for this gorgeous and historical location. salsify.co.za THE RESTAURANT AT LA PETITE FERME The Restaurant at La Petite Ferme successfully challenges the rule that culinary experiences never match up to great views. The new head chef Kyle Norris serves up country cuisine with a sophisticated touch and a focus on the best in-season, locally grown ingredients – and the restaurant also sports exceptional vistas of the verdant valley of…

HANDMADE USING PERENNIALS YARN – SOLUTION-DYED ACRYLIC TECHNOLOGY – THE HIGHLY DURABLE CULVER TERRACOTTA RUG (FROM R32 394; 1.52×2.29M) HAS CERTAINY EARNED ITS STRIPES. THERUGCOMPANY.COM MASTER GLASS Classic vessels – such as these Aryballos vases in Cognac (R395 each; 10×15cm) – can be one of your best gotos for a decor update. weylandts.co.za CORNER COMPOSITION Sacha Lakic’s distinctive designs feature graciously curved lines, as seen in these pale leather Scénario sofas (from R80 670 for a three-seater; 1.15×2.1m). Pair with a Scénario square table (from R26 820; 1.15×1.15m), Moved consoles by Sandra Demuth (from R23 790 each; 85×10cm) and a handtufted wool and natural silk Inlay rug by Samuel Accoceberry (R43 310; 2×3m) for a look that’s all about space and light. roche-bobois.com FEET FIRSTI The Vegas Forever armchair in…

GRAPHIC ELEMENTS CAN PROVIDE ADDED DIMENSION TO AN INTERIOR WITHOUT COMING ACROSS AS TOO OVERPOWERING, AS SHOWN IN THIS HANDKNOTTED TIBETAN WOOL DIAMOND MAZE RUG IN NAVY (FROM R43 085; 1.52×2.29M). THERUGCOMPANY.COM TOWER DE FORCE Ambient lighting in the form of an Eiffel Gold and Silver Table Lamp in mild steel R2 250 (29×70cm) is a simple way to introduce some tactile interest. shf.co.za SHINING EXAMPLES For instant glam, go for a pair of colour-blocked Jaxson Metallic scatter cushions by Studio W (R375 each; 50×50cm). woolworths.co.za FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Soft ecru and dove combine with greenery and a pop of teal to create a soothing room that embodies indulgence at the same time: Vienna headboard in Natural Stone (from R3 599; double); oak and metal Euro pedestal (R1 899;…

Fashion anthropology is the study of the intersections of culture and society through art and design. I translate these theories into relatable commercial content. I like what I do because it gives me ownership of my time. I really am the first and last call on everything I do. I design my home by feeling. I rearrange it often, depending on how I feel, what works for the season, and if I’ve acquired or replaced furniture. I like it to feel organic and breathable, so I’m flexible about where my things live. The most beautiful things I have brought into my space are rusty, old locker cabinets that I refurbished. They lend such a sleek yet industrial feel to the idea of storage, which is quite scarce in my space.…