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• The Rug Company launches its 20th Anniversary collection

  05-10-2017 16:46
  Chiaroscuro by Alexander McQueen.
  It’s difficult to believe that The Rug Company has already been around for 20 years – it seems like only yesterday that this innovative brand, which collaborates with leading fashion and product designers, was the new kid on the block.
  Appropriately, to celebrate this landmark anniversary, the company has launched a special collection of rugs by leading fashion designers Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, iconic interior designer Ke
  
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• Le Creuset opens a boutique store in Stellenbosch

  05-10-2017 16:16
  As one of the top food and wine destinations in South Africa, Stellenbosch is the perfect place for Le Creuset‘s latest boutique store. Synonymous with cooking excellence, the French brand has been in the industry for almost a century, amassing a respected following of foodies both for the quality of its products and for its range of signature hues, which is constantly growing to include new, unusual colours.
  The opening of Le Creuset’s store in Stellenbosch was celeb
  
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• Atang Tshikare completes his design trilogy with Okha

  05-10-2017 07:31
  Design and interiors company Okha specialises in contemporary, elegant furniture born out of a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. The most recent in a series of ongoing collaborations with leading South African artisans, Okha presents a trilogy of works from self-developed, multidisciplinary artist Atang Tshikare. Tshikare’s visual language is broad and expressive, and his otherworldly works often contain dreamlike narratives. In this collaboration, his f
  
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• Druk My Niet Stud: where agriculture meets epicure

  05-10-2017 07:23
  A mere two hours’ drive from Cape Town – hours that are something of a treat as springtime’s golden fields of canola roll by – you reach a working farm that offers utter relaxation without compromising on quality. Druk My Niet Stud in Tulbagh is the perfect getaway for a group of friends looking to take time out in the countryside.
  Set on a working stud farm and partner to the Druk My Niet wine estate in Paarl, the guesthouse’s remote setting an
  
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• Bosa’s playful ceramics are a welcome addition to Créma Design

  05-10-2017 07:00
  Kandti from Elena Salmistraro’s Primate range.
  When encountering the ceramic world of Bosa for the first time, it’s immediately clear that its creations are something special. Established back in 1976 by Italo Bosa, Bosa remains one of the most interesting ceramic brands operating today.
  Inspired by the enchanting countryside of Borso del Grappa in Venice, Italy, Bosa began producing whimsical ceramics with a distinctly cosmopolitan edge. He would later
  
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• Meet the winners of the 12 Izitulo Design Challenge

  05-10-2017 06:51
  12 Izitulo Design Challenge winners Kriska Liebenberg (first place) Brigitte Bielovich (second place) and Lezandi Fourie (third place). 
  In an effort to discover and encourage emerging design talent, Leon at CCXIX and St Leger & Viney launched the 12 Izitulo Design Challenge at the beginning of 2017. The competition called for unique chair designs, the winner receiving a 12-month design contract with Leon at CCXIX, a share of the sales from their own design and a R10 000 fabri
  
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• How to celebrate Garden Day in South Africa

  05-10-2017 06:51
  According to recent research into gardening habits, most people lack opportunities to spend time in their gardens relaxing and enjoying the fruits of their labour. That’s why, on Sunday 15 October, a nationwide celebration is taking place. Garden Day invites South Africans from all walks of life to celebrate their gardens no matter the size, shape or form – from flower gardens and greenhouses to waterwise patio planters and community veggie patches. The aim of Garden
  
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• Chatting to Food24’s Next Gen winner Meanda Mills

  05-10-2017 06:50
  Meanda Mills’ winning hot cross cruffins with white chocolate sauce and tiramisu eggnog.
  While Food24’s Next Gen winner Meanda Mills didn’t have any ‘lightbulb moments’ where she suddenly realised she should be a chef, she’s always been most comfortable in the kitchen – a place where she feels she can truly express herself. ‘I love the joy that you can bring to people with a single meal. It’s a love that you cannot explain to anybody who
  
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• What to consider when tiling your bathroom

  05-10-2017 06:40
  This year, WOMAG celebrates 25 years as a leading South African supplier of premium-quality natural stone tiles and surfaces, quartz-based tops, porcelain tiles, and design-led sanitary ware and taps. To commemorate this milestone, WOMAG paired up with House and Leisure to give one lucky reader a Cinderella dream bathroom makeover worth R75 000.
  The lucky winner was Robyn Galiem, who will now receive the bathroom of her dreams. With extensive interior design experience, including consulting, me
  
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