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blue cluster ring, Eric Loubser
5 February 2021

Eric Loubser: forging a place for contemporary jewellery

The Johannesburg-based jewellery maker and co-owner of Tinsel gallery brings biting wit to an ancient art.

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2 February 2021

The consumer’s Christmas, questioned

Cape Town’s THEFOURTH explores and reimagines the festive season with their latest exhibition.

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SCENTSATIONAL SUMMER Exotic ingredients and unex SCENTSATIONAL SUMMER Exotic ingredients and unexpected pairings make summer’s hottest home fragrances scents that’ll linger. Flora to fauna, veld to field, these scented candles are inspired by the great outdoors and make the most covetable festive gifts. Visit the link in our bio to discover why. #scentedcandles #homefragrance #summerscents #amandajaynecandles #babylonstoren #slowveld #oliveandgrape
DISCOVER AFRICA ANEW Walking shoes – check. Suns DISCOVER AFRICA ANEW Walking shoes – check. Sunscreen – check. Camera – check. With the much-anticipated openings of these four luxury safari camps, there’s never been a better time to explore Africa. So get out your passport, and click the link in our bio to plan your itinerary. #africantravel #exploreafrica #chichelepresidential #wildernessbisatereserve #singitakilima #naturalselectionmbamba #safari #luxurysafaricamp #africa @naturalselectiontravel @singita_ @wearewilderness @chichele_presidential
FIELD NOTES Want to know what this summer’s must FIELD NOTES Want to know what this summer’s must-have scented candles are, perfect for festive gifting? Here’s a clue: they’re inspired by flowers and fields, vineyards and the veld, and they’re all very proudly South African! Click the link in our bio to find out more. #scentedcandles #homefragrance #summerscents #amandajaynecandles #babylonstoren #slowveld #oliveandgrape
LIFE FROM STONE Today an oasis of calm in one of LIFE FROM STONE Today an oasis of calm in one of Europe’s busiest cities, this bedroom – a masterclass in tone-on-tone decorating – was once a frenetic mercantile space. Visit the link in our bio to uncover its transformation. #apartmentmakeover #noeprades #barcelona #hometour #renovation #interiordecorating #spanishdesign
MERCHANTS ON BREE Cape Town’s CBD is the place t MERCHANTS ON BREE Cape Town’s CBD is the place to be this spring, with 91 Breet Street its epicentre. Chef Liam Tomlin’s newly-launched Merchant Bar & Grill, as well as Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen, occupy a multi-storey building that’s all old-school industrial charm. You’ll find handpicked local charcuterie and cheeses on the menu, with highlights including scotched eggs and sourdough with pork lard. Click on the link in our bio to discover 91 Bree Street and more of our spring hotlist. #merchantbarandgrill #liamtomlin #springhotlist #newrestaurants #capetownrestaurants #eatoutincapetown #hotlist
SMALL SPACE MAKEOVER We love an industrial conve SMALL SPACE MAKEOVER We love an industrial conversion that pays tribute to its past. Spanish interior designer Nōe Prades talks us through the renovation of a former warehouse in Barcelona’s Sants neighbourhood, reimagined as a stylish bachelor pad. Click the link in our bio to discover his tricks of the trade. #apartmentmakeover #noeprades #barcelona #hometour #renovation #interiordecorating #spanishdesign
SHY, BUT SEXY Chef Ryan Cole, of Salsify fame, h SHY, BUT SEXY Chef Ryan Cole, of Salsify fame, has recently launched @coy_capetown restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. With seductive views of Table Mountain, Alfred basin and the adjacent yacht marina, Coy is all about African ingredients and under-appreciated species (like the sugarcane included in a tuna tartare dish). Expect dark, sultry interiors, a sophisticated tasting menu, and a thoughtfully-curated wine list. For more on Coy, and to discover what else is new this spring, follow the link in our bio. #coyrestaurant #vandawaterfront #springhotlist #newrestaurants #capetownrestaurants #eatoutincapetown #hotlist
AMAZING GRACE Following an extensive renovation, AMAZING GRACE Following an extensive renovation, the relaunched Bascule Bar & Lounge at Cape Grace hotel has become Cape Town’s hottest new drinking spot. Long a favourite on the city’s bar scene – especially for whisky lovers – the reimagined Bascule boasts velvets, leather and lighting that nod to speakeasy charm, a memorable collection of local art, and a cocktail menu that’ll have you salivating. Discover Bascule, and more that’s new this spring, by clicking the link in our bio. #basculebar #capegrace #springhotlist #vandawaterfront #capetownrestaurants #eatoutincapetown #hotlist #capetown
AN AFRICAN QUEEN It’s no secret that we have a s AN AFRICAN QUEEN It’s no secret that we have a soft spot for the iconic @belmondmountnelsonhotel, so we weren’t exactly surprised when it snagged the crown for BEST HOTEL IN AFRICA at the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024! We’ve gushed over Cape Town’s beloved “Nellie” in a few of our features, so why not pop over to our CULTURE section (via the link in our bio or search Mount Nelson) and see for yourself what makes this grand dame one of our absolute favourites? #mountnelson #pinkhotel #capetown #thenellie #besthotel #BelmondLegends #Worlds50BestHotels
FLORALS FOR SPRING While Miranda Priestley may h FLORALS FOR SPRING While Miranda Priestley may have proved they’re not groundbreaking, we know that paired with stripes, ikats and other patterns they make for an inviting home. Interior designer Elizabeth Hay nods to traditional English decorating in her design of a patterned family home. Check it out at the link in our bio. #elizabethhay #traditionalenglishdecorating #decorating #pastels #patterns #pastelcolours #singapore #design #hometour #layereddecor
THE FABRIC OF ALL THINGS Want to learn how to de THE FABRIC OF ALL THINGS Want to learn how to decorate with a mash-up of florals, ikats, stripes and more? Singapore-based interior designer @elizabethhaydesign shows us how, in a home that pushes the boundaries of inventive traditional English decorating. Discover more at the link in our bio. #elizabethhay #traditionalenglishdecorating #decorating #pastels #patterns #pastelcolours #singapore #design #hometour #layereddecor
WINDS OF CHANGE With paddle courts, upcycling in WINDS OF CHANGE With paddle courts, upcycling initiatives, a Peruvian restaurant, and no end of picture-perfect Instagrammable moments, LUX* Grand Gaube at Mauritius’s northernmost tip offers an entirely on-trend resort experience. It’s no wonder it’s raking in the awards. Visit the link in our bio to find out more about its most unusual accolade yet. @luxgrandgaube @luxresorts @tlcvacationssa #luxgrandgaube #mauritius #luxresorts #pictureperfect #travel #islandstyle #resortchic
VITAMIN SEA We’re all for immune-boosting shots VITAMIN SEA We’re all for immune-boosting shots this winter, with vitamin sea top of our list. Be it a coastal escape or cookbook, a lunch fresh from our shores or the latest homeware, we guarantee our fine marine-inspired favourites will have you hook, line and sinker. See more at the link in our bio. @galjoen_CPT @carasavenwalldesign @pezulainteriors @gwe_gwe_lodge_at_mkambathi @naturalselectiontravel @abalobi_app @amberguinness @jonathanballpublishers #vitaminsea #coastalescapes #cookbook #shorelife #marinedecor #seafood
FRESH DESIGN IN THE CAPE The countdown is on for FRESH DESIGN IN THE CAPE The countdown is on for Cape Town’s premier décor and design exhibition! Decorex Africa kicks off from the 6th to the 9th of June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Get ready for a showcase of the latest and greatest in Southern African design. Expect to see cutting-edge technology, stylish furniture, innovative lighting, beautiful textiles, trendy fashion accessories, and chic homeware. Plus, gain fresh insights from the industry’s top leaders. Don’t miss out on exciting new launches from the likes of @anatomydesign, @nosso.co.za, @maxhosalifestyle, @barrydale_hand_weavers, and many more. Find out more about this must-see event through the link in our bio. @decorexcapetown @decorexafrica @design @decor @interiordesign @southafricanstyle @furniture @lighting @homeware
STREET VIEW America through the lens – and not a STREET VIEW America through the lens – and not a moment too soon. In a year of critical importance for the United States, the release of Ernest Cole: The True America marks the first publication that chronicles much of the South African photographer’s work documenting Black American society. It speaks as much to a turbulent past as it does to an uncertain present. Discover these images at the link in our bio. @aperturefnd #ernestcole #thetrueamerica #photography #southafricanphotographer #BlackAmerica #photographybook
WINDS OF CHANGE What does it take to win The Wor WINDS OF CHANGE What does it take to win The World’s Most Instagrammable Hotel award? And how does that benefit you, the guest? Deputy editor Martin Jacobs braves a cyclone visiting Mauritius’s LUX* Grand Gaube resort to find out. Click the link in our bio, and expect picture-perfect moments and the ultimate in indulgence. @luxgrandgaube @luxresorts @tlcvacationssa #luxgrandgaube #mauritius #luxresorts #pictureperfect #travel #islandstyle #resortchic
THROWBACK… This soulful home by the team at @gre THROWBACK… This soulful home by the team at @gregory.mellor.design in the fishing village of Kalk Bay was a leap of faith for its owners. A South African couple living abroad purchased their Edwardian style house with its garden and prime views overlooking the ocean – sight unseen. Buying from such a distance is always a gamble, but in some cases, one worth taking the chance on. See more in our SPACES section (or click on the link in our bio). #interiordesign #decor #decorate #capetown #southafricanstyle #gregorymellordesign #interiordesigner #southafricaninteriors
STREET VIEW You think you know someone. And then STREET VIEW You think you know someone. And then handfuls of never-before-seen photographs change your perception! That was the case for the Ernest Cole Family Trust when 60 000 photographic negatives (thought entirely lost) by the photographer were discovered. With a curated selection of those images in Ernest Cole: The True America, we gain new insights into the life and work of South African photographer Ernest Cole. Follow the link in our bio to discover these unseen photographs. #ernestcole #thetrueamerica #photography #southafricanphotographer #BlackAmerica #photographybook
Invited to tour Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 when she doc Invited to tour Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 when she docked in Cape Town last week, Martin Jacobs reveals the significance of this berthing, shares some of the vessel’s more interesting facts, and sneaks you into his favourite spaces, like the glorious Britannia Restaurant (pictured). Click the link in our bio to board ship. @cunardline @whitestarcruise #cunard #queenmary2 #cruising #cruiseliner #transatlantic #travel #decorating #shipdesign #cunarddreams #oceantravel
Visiting Porto this year and unsure of where to st Visiting Porto this year and unsure of where to stay? Three recently-opened hotels turn up the design dial, offering everything from unbeatable views to energising spa treatments and cutting-edge decor. Did we mention that one’s even housed in a former palace? Check out the link in our bio to discover these and other Porto gems. @_bomportohotels @therebellohotel @torel1884 @saboariaporto @clausporto @fundacao_serralves #porto #portugal #hotel #hoteldesign #therebellohotel #saboariaporto #torel1884 #clausporto #serralves #portocityguide #visitporto #travel #bomportohotels
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