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CONTENTS november 2017 VIEW 19 CURATE Find table settings for any occasion, no matter your style 24 SHOP Five South African creatives share their luxe product wish lists 36 PERSPECTIVE Digital director Zodwa Kumalo explores what luxury has come to mean in 2017 40 BODY OF WORK What inspires bespoke jewellery designers Geraldine Fenn and Eric Loubser 42 ART DETAIL Discover the works of conceptual fine artist Lina Iris Viktor 48 DESIGN A sneak peek at The Butchery by Marble in Joburg 52 NOTED The latest in decor, design, fashion and lifestyle 66 PHOTOGRAPHS: HELENIO BARBETTA/LIVING INSIDE, KARL ROGERS, HEIN VAN TONDER 19 101 HOUSE 58 LAYERED LUXURY Opulent materials combine with well-thought-out details in this penthouse in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal 66 ARTISTIC FLAIR An elegant abode in Florence, Italy, reflects the immaculate tastes of the couple who lives there 76 SENSE & SENSIBILITY A neutral colour palette and designer eye were all that was needed to transform a Tamboerskloof apartment in Cape Town into an elegant home 82 TRUE TO FORM With its statement features and contemporary feel, this residence in Eldoraigne, Pretoria, is the ideal retreat for its style-savvy owners FOCUS 122 WINDOW WONDERS Our roundup of the latest treatments for your windows 132 NEWS Ideas for updating your kitchen (page 132), bedroom and bathroom (page 134), lounge (page 136), kids rooms (page 138) and patio (page 140) 136 LEISURE 94 PINPOINT Inside Mount Babylon wine farm s new tasting room 98 FOOD & DRINKS NEWS 101 FOOD Ice cream and sorbets that look almost too good to eat 108 GARDEN Sculptor Nic Bladen casts fynbos plants to create fossilised art 114 TRAVEL Indulgent places to eat, sleep, drink and relax in South Africa REGULARS ON THE COVER Photograph by Karl Rogers 8 EDITOR S LETTER Tiaan Nagel discusses the concept of luxury 10 HOUSE AND LEISURE ONLINE What s new on houseandleisure.co.za 14 CONTRIBUTORS 100 COMPETITION Win Waz outdoor furniture worth R21 995 142 STOCKISTS 144 STYLE PROFILE Meet the founder of Granny Goose, Gaynor Walkey subscribe For current print subscription offers, now email subs@magsathome.co.za or call 087-405-2221. To download the digital edition of House and Leisure, visit houseandleisure.co.za. NOVEMBER 2017 HOUSE AND LEISURE 7
EDITOR S LETTER W What is luxury in 2018? As I write this, I ve just returned from a long weekend away with my family in a remote part of the Wild Coast and it was the perfect break, featuring late brunches, reading time with my son, gazing out over the pristine beach, lazy afternoon naps, family card games and days ending with casual braais. There was no cellphone reception, no checking social media and no answering of emails. It felt like one definition of what luxury means now. Then, on my return to Joburg, I couldn t catch up on my Instagram feed quickly enough: Milan Fashion Week had just ended, and Donatella Versace closed her spring/summer 2018 show with a troop of the original supermodels draped in gold chain mail as a tribute to her brother Gianni Versace and his decadent 80s ways. It was all high-octane glamour, big hair, gold swirls and catsuits bedazzled with thousands of tiny crystals and it made me think, did our idea of luxury change and is it any different from what it was 20 years ago? Sure, South Africans have become more sophisticated and could even be seen as slowly adopting iconic architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe s dictum less is more. We no longer drape ourselves in chunky metallic jewellery and decorate our homes by buying full furniture sets with elaborate detailing and opulent fabric. But, as much as that seaside break was good for my soul and fed my desire to create a calmer lifestyle, judging by Instagram s algorithm (which apparently shows me more and more of the things I like), all that flashy Versace glamour still excites me. Why is this over-the-top, gold-on-gold bravado so alluring and why does it feel relevant? Do we really need more drama? And how can one Instagram moment make me question my quiet downtime so quickly? Perhaps, I decided, luxury in 2018 is about extremes: pockets of calm with no technology followed by the other extreme of high-impact, techfuelled moments filled with craziness and worldly drama. Of course, luxury is also about longevity, quality materials, time spent carefully crafting products and moments, and, most importantly, sustainability but is it also about polar opposites and experiencing both sides? This issue touches on these kinds of extreme experiences. We look at the way sculptor Nic Bladen uses plants as the inspiration for his delicate botanical works (page 108), and how chef David Higgs and interiors specialist Irene Kyriacou created Joburg s first boutique butchery, filled with contemporary South African art and the best aged beef in town (page 48). We explore a Durban apartment by studio Egg Designs that is filled with unique materials and bijou details (page 58), and take a peek inside a family home with a much more relaxed approach to luxurious living (page 76). There s even a serious treat in store, with recipes for our most decadent ice creams ever (page 101). I hope you enjoy this issue and that it helps you create your own new definition of luxury. Follow me x tiaannagel houseandleisure houseleisuresa House And Leisure houseandleisure TIAAN S PHOTOGRAPH: TRAVYS OWEN. GROOMING: DIANA ASHERSON. ADDITIONAL IMAGES: ISTOCK 8 HOUSE AND LEISURE NOVEMBER 2017
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CONTRIBUTORS ELSA YOUNG Photographer Elsa Young is one of our regular contributors and has had an interest in photography for as long as I can remember, she says. I used to make my sister and friends perform for my shoots as I tried out various effects and angles. Light changes everything. For this issue, Elsa shot a remarkable home in Eldoraigne, Pretoria (page 82). Who is your favourite South African architect or designer? I can t pick just one! South African designers and architects are of a very high standard, and it is a privilege to meet and work with such incredible minds and see their work published globally. What does luxury mean to you? Being surrounded by untouched land. The fewer humans the better. Can you recommend three top Instagram accounts? @abandon, which features images of great abandoned places around the world, National Geographic (@natgeo) and NASA (@nasa). What s your best era in design? Right now. With so much at our disposal, our wildest dreams can come true. As seen in House and Leisure styling Leana Schoeman As seen in House and Leisure styling Leana Schoeman CARO DE WAAL Having gone full circle from fine and graphic art to being a chef and then editor at SA s largest online food platform, Caro now merges food and design with work that spans conceptual art installations, sensory experiences, live performances and unique environment designs. In this issue, she created the luxe ice creams featured in Cold Front (page 101). Who is your favourite South African designer? Chef Kobus van der Merwe for his unique food, artist Conrad Hicks for his unbelievable sculptures and knives, and fashion designer Marianne Fassler for her use of riotous colour. What does luxury mean to you? Time just for me to do what I want. Can you recommend three top Instagram accounts? Photographer @heinstirred, floral designer @theblomboy and @goodhopegardens, which promotes alternative living in Africa. What s your best era in art or design? I love Impressionism s ethereal capture of fleeting moments and Art Deco s graphic beauty. floating furniture 086 111 3080 ode.co.za order online or phone us we deliver anywhere in SA HILARY PRENDINI TOFFOLI As seen in House and Leisure styling Leana Schoeman As seen in House and Leisure styling Mia Vincent Features writer and columnist Hilary Prendini Toffoli wrote about a gorgeous new tasting room in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for this issue (page 94). Hilary says her proudest achievement, besides catching two Italian husbands, is having been quoted in A Dictionary of South African English by Jean Branford. Who is your favourite South African architect? Interior architect Hanno de Swardt, who can turn a nondescript rondawel into a chic octagonal pod (which he did for us). What does luxury mean to you? Beautiful, expensive things that journalists can t afford. Can you recommend three top Instagram accounts? Furniture and interiors company @stokperd, lifestyle account @mydomaine and photographer @brahmino. What s your best era in design? Art Nouveau for its seductive curves. What s your fondest travel-related memory? Falling in love with a handwoven rug in the snow at a Moscow flea market, and bringing it home with me. What time of day do you like the most? Dawn. PHOTOGRAPHS: SUPPLIED
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VIEW curate QUEEN S EN S PLA ATE LAT FROM REFINED AND REGAL TO BOLD AND BRIGHT, DISCOVER TABLE SETTINGS FOR ANY OCCASION OR STYLE PRODUCTION CHRIZANDA BOTHA PHOTOGRAPHS KARL ROGERS T H IS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT Hammered glass vase in Gold and Black R795, Isabelina; Michou bowl in Platinum Gold and Zimbabwean teak R4 260, Stable; Fluted glass goblets in Pink R45 each, Woolworths; Memphis wineglasses R80 each, Liam Mooney Studio; six-piece flatware teaspoon set in Old Gold R550, Haus by Hertex; Pillar ceramic bowls R250 each, Liam Mooney Studio; Ceramic dinner plates in White with goldplated centre R1 000 each, Hemelhuijs; Marble round boards in Chalk R350 each (32cm diameter), Haus by Hertex; Wind Sheer fabric in Ecru from the Saint Germain collection by Stonehaus R354/m (top), and Parfait fabric in Peyote from the Sorrento collection by Studio H R1 026/m (bottom), both Hertex; Ceramic sideplates in White with gold-plated centre R750 each, Hemelhuijs; 16-piece flatware cutlery set in Old Gold R1 600, Haus by Hertex; Clear quartz druze R590, Cécile and Boyd; Barcelona rectangular marble-top dining table in Grey R29 995, Weylandts.
VIEW curate THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Dahlia placemats in Metallic Rose Gold by Chilewich R199 each, @home; dinner plates R970 each and risotto bowls R989 each all with gold rim by Mervyn Gers x Lukhanyo Mdingi for GUILD, GUILD; 16-piece flatware cutlery set in Old Gold R1 600, Haus by Hertex; Tank High Ball glasses (mouth-blown with handpainted copper detail) by Tom Dixon R1 126 (set of two), Créma Design; Adams red wineglasses R120 each, Cécile and Boyd; Flake-rim stoneware vase by Vorster & Braye R1 500, Okha; Form bowl set of five brass dishes with gold-wash finish by Tom Dixon R1 690 (small), Créma Design; Bella handblown glass vase in Metallic Bronze R695, Isabelina; Linen napkins in Mustard R365 (set of four), LIM; Green marble coffee table R6 995, Weylandts. 20 HOUSE AND LEISURE NOVEMBER 2017