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From riches to rags with vegan leather
Yes, really - that is what happened. From living the high life in the city, good jobs and a secure future together to boot, this young couple from Mpumalanga realised it was time to go back to their roots. Connecting with Mother Nature and the shining spirit of...
New Thule Crossover 2 luggage collection is worth bagging for your next travel adventure
Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, renowned Swedish brand, Thule, has always developed luggage to cater to the needs of every traveller and has the perfect bags to ease the journey. Safety, comfort, durability, quality and versatility are all...
Samsung – Structure With Purpose
Only a decade ago, a television set was merely a functional element of domestic life. The residential scenario has, however, evolved. And so has the TV. It now needs to coordinate with a particular design aesthetic and should, therefore, offer a bouquet of options for...
Three generation Italian foodie family behind Cafe del Sol
The story of Café del Sol is the story of a family. Jamie Oliver may have had to travel the length and breadth of Italy to discover the culinary wisdom of Italy’s legendary Nonnas, but Chiara and Ryan Viljoen grew up with a real Bresciana Nonna in their kitchen,...
COUNTRY ROAD | Live With Us X Maps Maponyane
Country Road launches its continuation of the Live With US series, in collaboration with Maps Maponyane. This edition focuses on the distinct mindfulness of spatial use together with product placement. The concept of refreshed energy, colour, harmony and arrangement,...
Artist Ronnie van der Walt Creates Bespoke Items for Babylonstoren
Artists and artisans working with clay have contributed to the world of art and function for millennia, dating back 20 000 years. From prehistoric pottery to ancient Greek and Roman amphorae, the rise of porcelain in Asia and Europe to the Arts and Crafts movement in...
GROHE wins the distinction of “Red Dot: Brand of the Year”
The jury for the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2019 is full of enthusiasm. The international experts have bestowed the distinction “Red Dot: Brand of the Year” on the global sanitary brand GROHE. It is awarded to the best brand in an industry. Over...
Vibia Elevates Eating Spaces
Much more than a place to eat, a home’s dining area is where friends and family gather for special meals and moments. Lighting plays a key role in creating the right ambience, as seen in the range of rooms below. Sophisticated and striking, these fixtures instantly...
Mali Langa – Task Interior Styling
Introducing South African interior stylist Mali Langa, whose eclectic taste for all things bold and luxurious match the charm found in her work and simply being in her presence. interior styling: Mali Langa | creative direction: SteelVelvet Creative Concepts | Mali...
Giorgetti – Evolutionary Invasion
From the beginning of the ‘60s Giorgetti started to dedicate itself to the production and exportation of finished products. The decade symbolised the dawn of a new business reality and Giorgetti became more consolidated with a widespread distribution, nationally and...
The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair | 9 to 12 January 2020 | London
Opening the 2020 London fairs' season in style is the eighth incarnation of The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 January 2020. People from around the globe have made their...
Flexform – Los Altos Hills, California Private Home
Set amid the lush greenery of the hills of Los Altos, this majestic home, with its spectacular modern architecture, blends exquisitely with the surrounding countryside. The architectural...
JOALI, Maldives – Island Spirit
JOALI, a new project by Gürallar, was initiated on Muravandhoo Island, in North Maldives. Autoban, who realised certain architectural elements of the project and created the interior design, have combined what the environment provided with a multi-layered creative...
Mobelli – Reimagining Retail
The much-anticipated Mobelli Furniture + Living concept store opened in the new extension of the Fourways Mall on Thursday 22 August, bringing an unrivalled selection of design-led furniture to life through an experiential retail offering. The concept store showcases...
Vicinity | The green wall experts
A leading green-wall supplier that places equal emphasis on functionality and accessibility as it does on the visual impact their products create, Vicinity’s systems make it possible to create green walls that thrive for the long term and don’t require extensive...