Concrete is Forever
Concrete is a favourite Raw Comfort product. Lasting forever, it is a versatile and sophisticated product that is incredibly trendy for home decor. With beautiful texture and endless possibilities, concrete dĂŠcor acts as a wonderful neutral grounding for any style. Be brave and give these simple DIY ideas a a try. If you need some guidance or inspiration be sure to visit the Raw Workshop in...Read More
Farmhouse Style Meets DIY with Elle Franco
If there is an interior home style that is made for the do-it-yourself fans, Farmhouse style would win hands down. It is a rustic and charming style, that lends to a shabby chic, upcycled and distressed look. There are so many DIY projects that fit this description! Also, the Farmhouse style is warm, friendly and inviting, making use of many raw elements like glass, brick/ stone and wood....Read More
Books and Banter
A new addition to Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo this year is the Books and Banter Theatre. This exciting space is dedicated to all things written and those who love to read it. (more…) Read More
Easy on the DIY Pallet
The pallet furniture craze is posted all over the âdo it yourselfâ web. Is it all it’s made out to be? Is it worth it? Our DIY pro, Elle Franco embarks on making outside pallet seating furniture and gives you her honest account of the ups, downs and splinters she encounters. Read on. You are scrolling through Pinterest and being a DIY enthusiast you search for pallet projects, amazing...Read More
Forest Mural DIY
Cape HOMEMAKERS Exhibitor, Paint & Decor DIY share this step-by-step wall mural tutorial designed to bring the colours of the forest into your bedroom. Get creative! What you need: Wall paint in at least three colours. We chose Rockwood, Dekriet and Mossy Paths from our eco-friendly, hypoallergenic wall paint range. Newspaper / Plastic shopping bag Paintbrush & Roller Water Leaf...Read More
A Guide to Beautiful Living with Tuis|Home
Tuis|Home Theatre is coming to Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo! Wine tastings, food demos, chalk paint demos, coffee tastings⌠you name it, weâve got it! For the first time, exclusive to the 2018 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo, this home theatre will bring an exciting programme of entertaining and informative demos. Wicus Pretorius, editor of Tuis|Home Magazine tells us what visitors can expect and...Read More
International Furniture Painting Artist Jonathon Marc Mendes
In February 2017, when Annie Sloan announced Jonathon Marc Mendes as Painter in Residence, in Annieâs own words âthe response was phenomenalâ. Perhaps because Jonathon had already built up an over 20,000 following in social media of passionate Chalk Paint⢠upcyclers and furniture artists from around the world, thanks to his friendly and informative video tutorials sharing unique tips and...Read More
In Conversation With: Elle Franco
Elle Franco has a passion for DIY that is not easy to beat. She wowed our Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo visitors at the Builders DIY Stage with her impressive knowledge and her bubbly disposition. Her enthusiasm for DIY has lead to a new, exciting role as presenter on The Home Channel’s latest show, Home Made Easy. We chatted to Elle about all things DIY. Elle Franco is building a...Read More