Celebrating Women’s Month with HOMEMAKERS
August is finally here and it is almost time to wave winter goodbye. It is also Women’s month and a special month for us here at HOMEMAKERS as we are an almost fully-run female company. We share stories about influential women in media and how they can inspire you too to make the next dynamic move in your life. With a colder winter than usual, we must say we are ready to embrace the warmer...Read More
Easy Ways to Update your Home
A few minor changes here and there can make a stark difference in the overall look and feel of your home. Here’s a look at a few simple tips to update your home and give it fresh, new energy. Swap Light Fittings and Artworks Around Having a look at your light fittings and where you can change things around is a good start to a mini, no-spend makeover around the house. You may have...Read More
Meet the Man Behind Trouvé
In the beautiful and eccentric Long street in Greymont, Johannesburg, among the quirky antique shops, you will find the gem, Trouvé. Joe Strydom founder of Trouvé is no stranger to HOMEMAKERS. He has often presented and work-shopped paint techniques at the HOMEMAKERS Expos in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Joe shares his story and how it all started. Subscribe to Trouvé’s YouTube Channel where...Read More
Give your Health a Boost with Herbal Teas
I grew up making hot and iced herbal teas from our herb gardens. Both Margaret (Roberts) and I have loved herbal teas so much that we have written 60 tea recipes to revitalise and restore the body and mind. Herbs have the remarkable ability to give effective, quick relief to common ailments. Organically grown from your own garden, it will be the best medicine you could ever take and invest...Read More
A Warm Winter Hello
Winter is finally here. It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year and that the last two months have flown by. Lockdown restrictions are now part of our lives and we are successfully living this new way of life. If there is one thing the human race does well, it’s adapting and changing no matter the circumstances. Considering change, we also share our third digital, interactive...Read More
A HOMEMAKERS Hello
The HOMEMAKERS family is delighted to bring you the second edition of our new online magazine, bringing you everything you are accustomed to right to your screen. Along with this brand new website, the HOMEMAKERS resource guide is bigger and better than ever! No matter what job you need to do around the house, we are here to assist you every step of the way. From trendy décor and design ideas...Read More
Chronic Covid-19 Sayings
Isn’t it always wonderful that during uncertain times, there are always people who can crack a joke! We salute you jokers. It helps us with a good laugh every day. These are some of our favourite COVID-19 sayings during our official South African lockdown. (more…) Read More