Ideas

Ideas is all about MAKING your world more beautiful. Packed with creative inspiration, fresh ideas, easy projects and step-by-step instructions, this magazine is the go-to guide for crafters, stitchcrafters, makers, cooks and DIY home decorators.

FROM THE EDITOR

AT SOME POINT IT'S CLEAR

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WHAT'S NEW • HERE IS OUR LINE-UP OF WHAT'S NEW ON THE BLOCK AND ON THE SHELF.

ROOM TO GROW • For two wedding and event planners, a century-old barn in Wellington in the Western Cape provided the perfect setting for raising their young family.

LET'S COOK! • The kitchen is the heart of the home, and so it's a place where you should feel at ease. Here are a few décor ideas to make this space even more inviting.

RENCH KITCHEN • BY TACKLING A FEW SMART SEWING AND PAINTING PROJECTS, YOU CAN GIVE YOUR KITCHEN A WHOLE NEW FRENCH LOOK.

TEA TOWELS • We show you two methods for making pretty tea towels (and napkins or any other cloths) from linen. You can play around with your own ideas, but to get that French look, you need to use stripes.

HOW TO DRAW A MOKA POT

ODE TO THE APRON • What could be more integral to a kitchen than an apron? When you're wearing one, it's time for action. Elsa Krüger takes a look at the history of this indispensable companion – for any creative soul.

EASY ONE-PAN DINNERS • Electricity gone off at supper time again? These tasty family meals are cooked in one pan on a gas hob, which means you won't need to worry about the loadshedding schedule.

LET THEM EAT BAGUETTES! • Who wants cake when you can have warm, buttered, crusty bread! These rustic French baguettes will have everyone thinking they came straight out of a boulangerie. Plan ahead as they do take some time to prepare, but the bonus is – no kneading necessary.

PRESERVE THE SEASON • Few things are as rewarding as a pantry filled with home-made preserves from the past season. Even better if it's produce from your own garden.

PUT YOUR STAMP ON IT! • Use anything from leaves to linoleum to stamp your world with your own fun style.

COOK, EAT, ART • Few things make a kitchen feel as warm and welcoming as a gorgeous framed artwork or a few wise words.

PRETTY ORGANISED • When you are organising your kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity to add a few décor touches as well. Here are a few quick tricks that will make everyday life a bit easier while also making your kitchen look pretty.

PARCEL-TAPE LABELS • This is a quick, easy and affordable way to make your own neatly written labels using parcel tape.

BRAIN DANCE WITH A MOP • Household chores and tasks in and around the house stimulate your brain. The research results are clear: When you mop, dust and repair wall plugs, it improves your ability to think up more clever plans. Martie Swanepoel takes a look at why her brain is so active these days.

BEAUTY FROM THE PANTRY • We have been mixing up potions for pimples, wrinkles and dull skin in our kitchens for years already. Why stop now? Here are a few winning recipes for your beauty routine.

CREATIVE TRAVELS AROUND PARIS • When one of our favourite journalers, Liezl van Schalkwyk, told us she was going to Paris for a sketching workshop, naturally we wanted to know everything. Here she takes us with her on her wonderful trip.

BOOKS TO READ in May/June

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YOU SAID IT • We love hearing from you. Tell us more about yourself, what inspires you and what you're busy with. Emails are welcome.