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Nguni cow heads by Nikki Swanepoel - Photograph: Michelle Hodgkinson
20 May 2021

Wildekrans Country House: A countryside escape and cornucopia of culture

An incredible South African art collection and wild mountain trails punctuate this Western Cape getaway.

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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 shot 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 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 @g 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 d 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
PORTO CALL From the centuries-old to the brand ne PORTO CALL From the centuries-old to the brand new, Portugal’s second largest city offers charm, style, and memorable delights. Deputy editor Martin Jacobs reports on six under-the-radar experiences that will enhance even the shortest of Porto stays. Visit the link in our bio to find out more. @_bomportohotels @therebellohotel @torel1884 @saboariaporto @clausporto @fundacao_serralves #porto #portugal #hotel #hoteldesign #therebellohotel #saboariaporto #torel1884 #clausporto #serralves #portocityguide #visitporto #travel #bomportohotels #lifestyling
Where wine and architecture meet… We explore mo Where wine and architecture meet… We explore more work from @studionicholasburns , this time at a winery nestled in the bucolic wine region of Minho in Portugal. More at the link in our bio. 📸 Mathyas Kurmann #architecture #spaces #winery #portugal #minho #interiorarchitecture
SEA CHANGE What happens when high design takes t SEA CHANGE What happens when high design takes to the high seas? Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Viva, is what. From its sophisticated interiors to its luxe spa, and from its playful outdoor spaces to the ship’s exclusive ‘hotel within a hotel’, Viva is the cruise liner that’s pushing the boundaries of travelling in style. Click on the link in our bio to embark and discover how. @norwegiancruiseline @norwegianviva #NCL #NorwegianViva #NCLViva #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseDesign #designatsea
BRIGHT SHINY THINGS It’s that special time of BRIGHT SHINY THINGS It’s that special time of year when @spierwinefarm transforms its night skies into a dazzling spectacle! Make sure to mark your calendars because Stellenbosch’s beloved event, Spier Light Art, is back for its sixth installment. Igniting the darkness from March 1st to April 1st, 2024, visitors can bask in the glow of 21 unique light and video artworks scattered throughout the farm. Catch the full story at the link in our bio. #spierwinefarm #spierartstrust #spierlightart #art #light
WATERWORLD Taking to the seas has never been mor WATERWORLD Taking to the seas has never been more stylish; be one of the first to discover why. From the most respected names in hospitality design comes a cruise liner redefining sophistication at sea. Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Viva, is not only an experience to remember but an aesthetic delight. Martin Jacobs reports from Viva’s maiden voyage. More on this at the link in our bio. @norwegiancruiseline @norwegianviva #NCL #NorwegianViva #NCLViva #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseDesign #designatsea
FEAT OF CLAY With Cape Town’s calendar crammed FEAT OF CLAY With Cape Town’s calendar crammed with art events this week, there’s no better time to share a sneak peak into local art historian Olivia Barrell’s must-have book, Clay Formes: Contemporary Clay From South Africa. A much-needed addition to any art lovers’ shelves, the book explores the work of thirty artists. For more head to the link in our bio. #clay #clayart #clayartist #book #booklover #southafricanceramics #lifestyling #onlinemag #digitalmag
LAST DAY OF ROME Jonathan Bain recounts his recen LAST DAY OF ROME Jonathan Bain recounts his recent trip to the Eternal City, where he discovered that the ‘second-tier’ attractions are actually first prize. See more in our Opinion section at the link in our bio. #holiday #rome #romanholidays #vatican #systinechapel #berninisculpture #caravaggio
OSCAR NIGHT SESSIONS Awards season is upon us, an OSCAR NIGHT SESSIONS Awards season is upon us, and the Oscars nearly here. Which means not only a deluge of A-grade films to our shores, but a wealth of fashion inspiration for the year ahead. Photographer Mark Seliger has been photographing Oscar winners on the night for over a decade; his portraits now published in Vanity Fair: Oscar Night Sessions. It’s a must-have book for fans of celebrity and Hollywood glamour. Discover more about the book, and others perfect for culture lovers, in our roundup of newly published books at the link in our bio. @jonathanballpublishers @phaidonpress @murdochbooks_uk @abramschronicle @welbeckpublish #books #culturelovers #bookroundup #glasshouses #tessakiros #Oscars #celebrityphotographs #fashionicons #fashion
FOR THE BUSH LOVERS Two exclusive new eco pods in FOR THE BUSH LOVERS Two exclusive new eco pods in the Waterberg are reframing self-catering accommodation within a luxury lodge context. We delve into the combination of bush and beauty and unpack the architecture and design of @cypiroleopardlodge ‘s new hilltop aeries, called The Elements of Altitude, that offer total privacy with all the comforts of a luxury lodge stay. Read more in our SPACES section or at the link in our bio. 📸 Courtney Robinson #architecture #interiordesign #ecopods #bush #lodge #bushveld #waterberg #travel #gamelodge #safari
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