The South African winter may not be the coldest when compared to the rest of the world but most of us can agree that the icy winds, crisp, dry air and rain in some parts of the country are cold enough to warrant a few changes to cosy up your home.
We asked interior designer, writer and editor of SA Decor and Design, Marcia Margolius, award-winning lifestyle blogger, Karen Kelly (Lovilee Blog),...Read More
The concept of a Grand Tour comes from the 1800s when young, upper-class Englishmen would go on an extended tour of continental Europe to attain new skills, improve themselves and become more cultured. Luckily these days, self-improvement is freely available and there is no need to go to Europe for a Grand Tour. (more…)
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A few years ago the world-renowned trend guru Li Edelkoord identified the cocooning trend. She said that as a collective, humans are turning inwards, using our home to rejuvenate and energize, to be better people. It was identified as a macro trend, here to stay and not likely to change any time soon.
This was pre-Covid-19. Roll on 2020 and what was a theory becomes our reality. Even more so...Read More