I consider myself a pretty paranoid person, and when it comes to moving, I get plenty of ideas. My...
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To Feng Sui or not?
Just over a decade ago the world was gripped by the design philosophy of Feng Sui. Originating in...
Brick by brick – Sacha’s diary – part 4
The last of the three pivot aluminium doors, which close up the containers arrived. I just love how...
Treasured memories
I love visiting the homes of other people. It is not just seeing how your friends live, but also...
Brick by brick – Sacha’s diary – part 3
So the closer we come to finishing the more stressful it's all getting. And one thing I’ve noticed...
Everyday Valentine’s
Come Valentine's Day, most of us stock up our interiors with a little romance - be it red scatter...
Brick by brick – Sacha’s diary – part 2
Welcome to the second instalment of Sacha and Johan Olivier’s home building adventure. A lot has...
Wabi sabi
I must admit that I occasionally walk around my house and picture all the beautiful things that...
My inner food gardener
I have a beautiful space in my garden just begging to be populated with some quality home-grown...
Brick by brick – Sacha’s diary
In the Feb issue of SA Home Owner we featured the incredibly interesting Marvel comic themed home...
Design Seeds colour palettes
When I find myself in a creative mood and feel like dabbling in a design project, creating a mood...
Home entertaining in style
Martha Stewart, a celebrated homemaker, once said, “Without an open-minded mind, you can never be a...
Welcome back!
Welcome to 2012, and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday - or for those who are not yet back on...
Christmas table arrangements
It’s that time of the year again and we’ve put together a bit of inspiration for your festive table...
Architectural intelligence
From prehistoric megaliths and the pyramids to modern skyscrapers, architectural masterpieces are...
