SARIE

SARIE is die voorkeur-glanstydskrif van die Afrikaanssprekende vrou van Suid-Afrika met ‘n moderne wêreldbeskouiing. SARIE is ‘n intieme deel van haar lewe en ‘n ware voortsetting van haar leefstyl. Maand ná maand vertel die tydskrif tipies Suid-Afrikaanse stories wat haar altyd goed laat voel oor haarself en haar wêreld. Dis na SARIE dat sy haar wend vir kernoplossings en vertroude geselsies. Dis waar sy haar spesiale inspirasie vind.

Editor Note

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From the décor editors

NEW & NOW • We’re back in love with the 70s, for all its naivety and fun. And the soft, round shape of the mushroom is popping up all over – from lamps to jewellery. Africa continues telling her own story and inspires new creativity, here and elsewhere in the world. In our homes we embrace blue Delft, worn leather and tweed, and the dining room is coming back into its own. We remember the needs of our planet and support initiatives that care. These are the trends currently driving our choices and decisions

BORROWING beautifully • Architecture and décor styles have always migrated across geographical and cultural boundaries but perhaps never as rapidly, and with such faddish force, as in this age of global connectivity. Whether that’s a good thing or not depends entirely on the application. Bianca du Plessis Malan speaks to creators of beautiful spaces about incorporating foreign influences into a seamless aesthetic, and avoiding the pitfalls of soulless pastiche

Jewel box • The Johannesburg home of Geraldine Fenn and Eric Loubser, two of South Africa’s hottest contemporary jewellery designers, is a collector’s treasury of heirlooms from England and France, Eastern and Western aesthetics, and African art

The look • A bookshelf can also serve as a display case when books are grouped with smaller artworks and ornaments, as Geraldine Fenn and Eric Loubser have done. Also see page 28. Similar standalone shelves are available from Incanda

Farm in the Boland • The Cape Dutch farmstead of Boplaas tells a story of our European ancestors. A combination of décor styles old and new created this elegant, yet comfortable space. Here people live in harmony with nature and enjoy an exuberant freedom

The look • The bedroom with its botanical theme is a perfect match for the farm environment. Plant prints on the wall, a fabric headboard in green, a raffia lampshade, as well as thick beams on the ceiling all complement the look. Also see page 42

Our Greek adventure • On the island of Corfu, a Stellenbosch couple have transformed a dilapidated old house into a beloved home. Here, surrounded by cherished belongings collected from around the world, they are starting the next chapter in their life …

The look • If you like vintage furniture, this low cupboard which can be used as a serving table, is equally suitable for a dining room, kitchen or living room. It is locally made for Jakkals Kroon Interiors (jakkalskrooninteriors.co.za) and costs R25 999. See the holiday home on the Greek island of Corfu, page 54

Art of colour • This Victorian house on one of Cape Town’s old cobbled streets is the beloved second home of a British businessman. The lilac facade hints at some surprises behind it, but doesn’t reveal exactly how colourful and eclectic the interior is

The look • Every room needs more than one source of light. These wood-turned lamp bases are painted and the lampshades vary in texture. Customise your own on littlehaus.co.za. Also see Vine House, page 68

Tranquil luxury • Not far from the town of Nardò in Italy, Villa Tafuri sits against a backdrop of flourishing farmland. The 15th-century Baroque masterpiece has been beautifully preserved, and the décor is minimalistic, almost reminiscent of our West Coast …

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