This year, South Africa House is curated by long-time stylist Laureen Rossouw, and it’s sure to be [...]]]> Tomorrow, on 29 May, the foremost decorating show in South Africa, Rooms on View, will open at the Sandton Convention Centre. One of the most exciting exhibits is always South Africa House, showcasing new work from South African designers!

This year, South Africa House is curated by long-time stylist Laureen Rossouw, and it’s sure to be something special. But while we wait for her exhibit to be unveiled, lets take a peek into her own Simonstown house.

Production by Laureen Rossouw
Photographs by Jac de Villiers.

The Village has been built on the remnants of an original Venda settlement by John and Gill Rosmarin, and is filled with the artworks of internationally-renowned Venda [...]]]> Overlooking an unspoiled valley in the Soutpansberg mountains, there’s a traditionally-built village called the Lesheba Venda Village Lodge, and by all accounts, there’s magic in the air up there.

The Village has been built on the remnants of an original Venda settlement by John and Gill Rosmarin, and is filled with the artworks of internationally-renowned Venda artist, Noria Mabasa.
Although the lodge has stayed true to the form of a traditional Venda village, the owners have made modifications that allow for all the creature comforts that make a holiday that much more relaxing.

So next time you feel like getting away from it all, go to a place where you can watch black eagles swoop by and walk with the rhinos in untouched bush. Lesheba is definitely on my list of places to see.
Production by Kerstin Eser
Photographs by Nadette Clare-Talbot.

Production by Lauren ShantallPhotographs by Mark [...]]]>
Just last week, Michael Stevenson Contemporary opened the doors to its brand new premises in Woodstock, Cape Town. So this peek into the simple beachside home of Michael Stevenson is a well-timed counterpoint to the high-powered art space in which this intensely private gallerist spends most of his days.

Production by Lauren Shantall
Photographs by Mark Williams.

We took more pics of this couple’s eclectic style than we could [...]]]> The gorgeous home on the cover of Issue 55 is in Sunnyside, Tshwane, and belongs to Lientjie Wessels and Robert Denton, just two blocks away from their fabulous cafe, Li-Bel. Stylist-turned-chef Lientjie is also the creator of the celebrated Twig range, available at Conran.

We took more pics of this couple’s eclectic style than we could use in the mag, so here they are for your enjoyment!

Production by Kerstin Eser
Photographs by Nadette Clare-Talbot.