Welcome to the second instalment of Sacha and Johan Olivier’s home building adventure. A lot has...
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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...
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian inspired furniture is becoming a leading South African design trend. This is partly on...
A personal arrangement
Moving house is an exhausting task - and time consuming - hence my post coming a bit late this week...
Flying colours
Colour plays an important and interesting role in our lives; it has a direct and indirect influence...
What makes an interesting room?
What makes an interesting room? Is it important, as prolific architectural and interior designer...
Funky chairs from Robert Thomson
I have always had a soft spot for lighting. When I entertain, one of the first things I ensure is...
Greening your garden
For the past few weeks I’ve been working on my garden. Pruning, planting and composting… it’s been...
