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Hello
There are so many stories in this issue that resonate with me. For example: Denise Nel of Linden says that although it may be a bit awkward, it is possible to bring décor accessories home with you when you travel abroad. It made me think of the time
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Home & away
Born and raised in London, Laura Hau grew up with a keen interest in interiors and the art of lighting, inspired by the bright colours and bold patterns she experienced in the homes she grew up in. Relocating from the UK presented her with the opport
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Your Space
Pumela Quku writes I love, love Home magazine! Throughout the years, I have made the mistake of double buying the magazine (of course, my mother ‘borrowed’ it to read the back page, look at the recipes and do the crossword). Recently, I went to the E
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EDITOR Wicus Pretorius • editor@homemag.co.za Cape Town postal address PO Box 1802, Cape Town, 8000 General enquiries Yumna Tofey • yumna.tofey@media24.com 021 406 2205 EDITORIAL Features Editor Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel beatrice.nothnagel@media24.com
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What's New
Send décor and lifestyle news to news@homemag.co.za. Every room deserves a little reflection! The Opulent Diamond Chest of Drawers (R13 995, blockandchisel.co.za) features a mirrored surface, accented with a gold finish diamond-shaped pattern. These
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Where Two Oceans Meet
WHO LIVES HERE? Hennie and Jolanda Aggenbach, their daughter Yanke (12), pooches Dory and Bella, and cats Maximus and Basil WHERE Struisbaai, Western Cape SIZE 550m² news 24 When Hennie and Jolanda Aggenbach began building their house on a cleared pl
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PAST AND present This charming Victorian
WHO LIVES HERE? Chloe Buckland, her husband Roland Williams and their daughter Zara (9) WHERE Oranjezicht, Cape Town SIZE 650m² For Chloe Buckland, her husband Roland and their daughter Zara, living in a home that has so much personal history provide
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Outdoor elegance AT ITS BEST
WHO LIVES HERE? Rial Visagie and Daniel Swanepoel WHERE Robertson, Western Cape On the historic Clairvaux wine farm outside Robertson, summer days with temperatures reaching more than 45°C are not unheard of. A place to kick back and relax was theref
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The Spirit Of Adventure
WHO LIVES HERE? Maryna Crow and her husband, their daughters Kelly (6) and Aileen (5), Maryna’s mother-in-law Pauline and Courtney the Staffordshire Terrier WHERE The Midlands, KZN SIZE House 240m2, property 5ha Eight years ago, when Maryna Crow acce
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Don't Move, Improve!
WHO LIVES HERE? Denise Nel WHERE Linden, Johannesburg SIZE OF STOEP ±35m² Email your renovation project to experts@homemag.co.za. When Denise Nel started searching for a house in 2008, she had a specific area in mind. “I grew up in Randburg, studied
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Touch Wood
• A wood grain tool can be used to create a wood-look finish on any smooth surface. Choose your colours according to the type of wood finish you’d like to create and experiment on a piece of offcut timber until you get the hang of the technique. • If
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Ask The Experts
Email your queries to experts@homemag.co.za. ASK US ON FACEBOOK Do you have an urgent question that just can’t wait? Ask on Facebook so that the team, experts and other readers can help – and don’t forget to include a photo! Elma Deysel of Johannesbu
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Animal Antics
Email your queries to pets@homemag.co.za. Sweetie pies! Who can say no to Rusty’s adorable face? – Christine Theron, Cramond, KZN Cupcake knows when it’s time for a break. – Sunette Meissenheimer, De Doorns Maya and Zara inspect the veld. – Mareli Ve
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
KarenHenryofCapeTown writes I recently adopted a kitten and the receptionist at the vet advised that I take out pet insurance. Why is veterinary care so expensive and is insurance worthwhile? Candice Hobday of Genric Pet Insurance replies For many of
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Gardening Notebook
Send garden info and queries to gardens@homemag.co.za. Pinch out growth tips on plants to encourage bushier growth, and trim off spent blooms to promote flowering. Regular feeding ensures stronger, more resilient plants. If the only space you have fo
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Ask Ludwig
Janene Smit of Bloemfontein writes With water restrictions an ever-present threat during times of drought, I would like to know how to use water wisely so that I can keep my one-year-old ‘Dreamweaver’ roses looking good. Ludwig replies When there is
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Throw A Garden Party!
Garden Day is an annual event that encourages gardeners to take the day offfrom toiling outdoors and celebrate with family and friends all that they have achieved in their gardens over the past year. On Sunday 15 October, you’re invited to be part of
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Garden Goodies
We love this! New! STOCKISTS JoJo jojo.co.za Mr Price Home mrphome.com Poetry poetrystores.co.za Sought After Seedlings soughtafterseedlings.co.za Woolworths woolworths.co.za Yuppiechef yuppiechef.com ■
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Crossword #171
The news of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester’s sensational escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022 – assisted by his lover, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana – shocked South Africa. In The Thabo Bester Story: The Faceboo
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'My rose CHILDREN'
WHO CREATED THIS GARDEN? Annemarié Meyer WHERE George SIZE 1.2 ha TYPE OF SOIL Black loam AGE OF GARDEN 40 years After tending to her garden paradise on the farm Uitsig at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains for 40 years, Annemarié Meyer had to bid a
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Cool & calm
White is one of the most striking hues in a garden and adds a calm, cool and classic feel to a flowerbed. “White looks amazing in all four seasons and always draws the eye,” says Pietman Diener, gardening and plant expert from Stellenbosch. Follow hi
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On A Platter
Antipasto is traditionally the first course in a formal Italian meal, but it’s also widely served as a party platter. It can be as simple as a bowl of olives or as lavish as this decadent spread… 1 Cold meat is always a winner – add a bit of flair to
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We've Got Supper Sorted!
Under R90 • Serves 4 • Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 300g spaghetti (we used wholewheat) • 60ml olive oil • 4 slices sourdough bread (crusts removed), crumbled • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 chilli (or to taste), finely ch
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Food & drinks
Checkers has launched a brand-new Sixty60 ride-on ‘delivery bike’ for kids (R399, selected Checkers supermarkets) – complete with a teal delivery box that opens and closes! Made in Cape Town, the bikes (suitable for children aged 3–10) also feature c
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The Big Fat FIGHT
She’s the most beautiful woman in the town where I live, the true image of a Greek goddess. Black, black eyes that are huge and slightly slanted, veiled and mysterious like those of a cat, and with a neck and bosom that could launch a thousand ships.

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