Born in Adelaide (Australia’s largest wine-growing region), F&HE’s wine and travel editor Ingrid Casson studied wine and journalism before moving to SA 10 years ago. Mad about wine and food, she’s happiest when travelling… 4th Street in Parkhurst is one of the few places in Jozi that you can find a proper buzzing pavement vibe, and it’s great to see that even more places are popping up. YuMe is a fab little sushi, noodle and dim sum bar that, for what it lacks in space, makes up for in character. If you’re a sushi fan it might take you more…
South African designer flair is celebrated by Essential Life, whose creations can be found at the White House in Washington DC and Robert De Niro’s New York apartment.…
Raise your table game with playful and original settings. LINDA BEAN Oriental splendour Chairs, R6 195 each, large urns (with lids), R3 700 each, medium urns, R2 000 each, small urn, R1 500, large bowl, R3 360, dish on book box, R2 700, orchids, R950 each, book box, R450, glass dome, R200, seashell on stand, R270, topiary, R99, all from Sutherlands. Small dishes, R70 each, Space. Blue room Sideboard/server, R5 595, bluepadded chair, R4 498, woven-seat chairs, R2 295 each, wine glasses, R99 each, large bowls next to birdcage, R3 359 each, large bowl on table, R1 119, blue-and-white boxes,…
We team up with four home stores to create a cosy scene with layers of textures and fabrics. INGRID CASSON Nautical know-how Frankford bookcase with ladder R35 000,…
Feeling the chill? It’s time to turn in and cosy up beside a roaring fire. TESS PATERSON Fire and ice Eero Saarinen table, R76 265, Tonic Design; Pedrali Queen chairs, R3 078 each, and bespoke velvet cushions, R2 166 each, all Peter JA Stuart; teapot, R895, and Aynsley trios, R1 295 for a six-piece set, all Clyde on Fourth; oval bottle, R724, and bullet bottle, R655, both to order, Ceramic Matters; artworks from a selection at Gallery 2. Circles of fire Cocoon Vellum fireplaces in black, R30 995, and stainless steel, R37 795, Paola Lenti sofa, R85 377, Gervasoni side-table,…
Kitchens come in all shapes, colours and sizes, each with its own personality. LINDA BEAN Executive elegance You could safely hold board meetings in this state-of theart fitted…
From muffins to macaroons… you’ll be baking up batches of tasty delights in no time with these gorgeous goodies. TARYNE JAKOBI Instant sunshine Bring the sunshine indoors with these yellow kitchen must-haves Paisley dish towel, R65, spotted jug, R385, both In Good Company; stainless steel draining board, R260, Adams; small yellow striped mixing bowls, R35 each, Country Road at Woolworths; mixing bowl, R160, colander, R625, retro bowl, R150, all Kitchen Passion; washing cloth, R19,99, Pick n Pay; whisk, stylist’s own. Oven glove, R49,99, Pick n Pay Dish towel, R65, In Good Company Pot-shaped oven timer, R250, Kitchen Passion A splash…
Chocolate is the star of the show among the sweet treats set out by the ladies of Chocola.j. ZAZA MOTHA A shared love of chocolate saw Nelia de…
Restored and refurbished, Maputo’s Polana shines again…By Rosanne Buchanan[wp_gmaps lat=”-25.969157″ lng=”32.597723″]THE PLACE The Polana has always been an icon representing an old-fashioned sense of glamour and world-class sophistication, but over time most would agree that it had become run down. Some say a casino (no longer operational) attracted a seedy element, but after a two-year closure and a whopping $25-million revamp, the hotel has had a facelift that is modern and contemporary, yet still captures a hint of colonial elegance. The original hotel was built in 1922, designed by world-famous architect Sir Herbert Baker in the Palace Style. It is…
Joburg’s Illovo is quite the foodie hub of late. By Lisa van der Knaap[wp_gmaps lat=”-26.128355″ lng=”28.050799″]There are the ‘old favourites’ that we keep going back for and a…