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ust recently I was telling someone how, years ago when I lived abroad for

almost a year, I used to wait longingly for letters from home. I didnt have a

phone at home, no-one had cellphones, and email, Skype and Facebook were

still unheard of. Every letter was like a gift and more than once I was reduced

to tears just by seeing my mothers handwriting on an envelope.

These days the world is a different place and a lot smaller. Almost everyone

who uses social media follows and is followed by people from other countries

and continents. We communicate regularly with friends, colleagues

and contacts worldwide and as a result our cultures are no longer so

strange and unfamiliar to each other. We follow people on Instagram

because we find the same types of things pretty, and on Twitter

because we have similar interests.

Its also not quite so much fun to go shopping overseas now

that we have so many of the British, Spanish and Australian brands

opening stores at our local shopping malls. And dont be surprised

to come across some of our gorgeous South African products in

Berlin or Amsterdam.

Its wonderful that Ideas is no longer only to be found here

and that people can read us digitally wherever they are, with the

result that from time to time we collaborate with inspiring contributors

from interesting parts of the world. An email from Agnieszka in Poland

with photos of her charming crochet work immediately had us excited.

Negotiations began in a mangled mixture of Polish English and Dalas Free

State English you can see the results on page 46 and start crocheting. We

discovered Magda with her Middle Eastern influences through her Pigtails blog.

And then Lizel and Carin brought in their memories of their recent trips to Russia

and Japan to inspire us.

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Attend Taste of PE at the

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Complex and enjoy dishes

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THINGS TO DO IN

FREE STATE 27-28 February Sample a wide varietyof beers, enjoy German food, chat to the brewers and learn about different brewing techniques at the Clarens Craft Beer Festival. For information and tickets, go towww.clarensbeerfestival.co.za or www.webtickets.co.za.

MPUMALANGA 20-21 March Dont miss the FNBMpumalanga Wine Show at the Emnotweni Arena inNelspruit. There will be more than 60 wine producers and over 350 wines on show. Tickets are available at Computicket or at Shoprite/Checkers stores. For more information, go to www.mpumalangawineshow.co.za.

WESTERN CAPE 17-20 March Call in at Markgoedat Forest 44, on the R44 between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Youll find many new and interesting stallholders. For more information, call 072 376 4935 or 082 774 1077.

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25 February 1 March The Cape Town Art Fair takes place inThe Avenue at the V&A Waterfront. Visitors can meander along a specially created Art Walk. For more information, go to www.artfaircapetown.co.za. 1 March Head to Eikendal wine estate for the Weintaufe HarvestCelebration and enjoy superb wines, good food and alfresco family fun. Open from 10am to 5pm. For more information, call 021 855 1422 or email [email protected].

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25-31 March Browse to your hearts content at theTierlantynkies market in Zwavelpoort, Pretoria East.Youll find unique products, delicious food and lots of entertainment. Adults pay R30 to enter. For more information, go to www.tierlantynkies.co.za.

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The BLAAUWKLIPPEN FAMILYMARKET takes place every Sunday from 10am to 3pm at Blaauwklippen Vineyards wine estate near Stellenbosch. Go to www.blaauwklippen.com. The BROOKLYN DESIGN FAIRtakes place on the first Friday of the month from 4pm to 9pm at Brooklyn Square, corner of Middel and Veale Streets, Pretoria. For details, go to www.brooklyndesignfair.co.za. The first of the twice-yearlyRONDEBOSCH POTTERS MARKET, featuring professional and hobbyist potters, takes place on 21 March from 8am to 4pm at Rondebosch Park, corner of Sandown and Campground Roads. Call 072 145 8433.

IN SEASON IN MARCHVegetables: avocado, beetroot, brinjal, cabbage, carrots, celery, courgettes, cucumber, garlic, green beans, leeks, lettuce, mielies, mushrooms, onion, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, spinach, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips.Fruit: apples, bananas, figs, grapes, lemons, mangoes, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, quinces, spanspek, watermelon.Herbs: basil, bay leaves, dill, mint, marjoram, origanum, rosemary, sage, thyme.

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THINGS TO READ [email protected]

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The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers by Livia Cetti (ST&C, R306) Livia shows you how to make 27 popular flowers with tissue or crepe paper. Use the flowers for projects like garlands, table arrangements, cake toppers, bouquets, wreaths and hair clips. The projects are perfect for home dcor, gifts, accessorising and entertaining.

Perfect Parties by Janet Kohler (RHS, R325) Find an array of inspirational party ideas, complemented by delicious recipes. Be guided through every aspect of a party, whether its a birthday, engagement, picnic, baby shower, or wedding. From choosing a theme, through dcor and preparation countdowns, to step-by-step recipes its all there.

To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris (Penguin, R190) Paul ORourke is a dentist, a die-hard Red Sox fan, and an atheist. Hes also a bit of a jerk. Then someone begins to impersonate him online. As he investigates the identity theft, he has to confront his past and his future in a life split between the real and the virtual.

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thefoodieat.org Rachel Walker is a food writer and cook who lives in London with her husband, who doesnt mind her smoking salmon on the balcony, or fermenting batches of stinky kimchi in their little kitchen. Her blog started as a record of her recipes, but its now also a record of events, a place of well-written ramblings, rather than a purely recipe-driven, instructional site. The photos are good too.

Artfully Embroidered by Naoko Shimoda (Interweave, R336) Vintage embroidery designs with a twist. Traditional Japanese and western motifs are made new with colour and embellishment, and 25 embroidered patterns demonstrate the beauty of traditional designs while keeping the projects fresh and modern. Templates are given for handbags, totes and so on, or use the motifs on your own designs.

Konditor & Cook by Gerhard Jenne (Ebury, R387)Konditor & Cook is a London patisserie famous for its contemporary and witty cakes and now the bakerys founder shares the recipes from the classic curly whirly cake to black velvet cupcakes and raspberry cheesecake. The step-by-step instructions and stunning photos will help make your baking a little sweeter and cheekier.

littlegreennotebook.blogspot.comJenny Komenda is a design blogger and decorator in New York City. She likes flea markets and power tools, parties and pillows. Shes a mother and a decorator, and a die-hard DIYer. Join her and her family as they renovate their new (old) home with lots of love and plenty of elbow grease. As well as general blog posts there are lots of DIY projects and an inspirational gallery of dcor photographs.

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (Little, Brown, R209) A moving story of family and the meaning of home, this book is both a page-turner and a sensitive family portrait. It explores the divisions between cultures and the rifts within a family, and uncovers the ways in which parents and children, and husbands and wives struggle to understand one another.

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from Woolworths. 2 and 3 Large enamel spoon (R48) and small

enamel spoon (R39) from Melissas. 4 Ice-cream

scoop (R34,99) from Pick n Pay. 5 Ice-cream scoop (R399,95) from Pylones.

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1 Ceramic coke bottles (R230) from Imagenius. 2 Bamboo bowls (R215 for four) from a selection available on Spree. 3 Ice-cream printed cup (R34,99) from Pick n Pay. 4 Decorate your own ice cream (R149,95) from Typo. 5 Plastic ice-cream-coloured cups (R49,95 for four) from Mr Price Home. 6 Blue bowl (R45) from Woolworths. 7 Postcard (R20 per card) from A Love Supreme at Marigold. 8 Small cones (R24,99 per pack) from Checkers. 9 Ice-cream sundae glass (R39,99) from Pick n Pay. 10 Pink glass bowl (R180 for two) from In Good Company. 11 Cupcake (R100) from Chandler House. 12 Ceramic cups (R90 each) from Marigold. 13 Theres a dinosaur in my ice cream (R199) from Ceramic Factory. 14 Sweet dispenser (R299,95) from Typo. 15 Yellow bowl (R130) from Ceramic Factory. 16 Sauce jug (R130) from Ceramic Factory. 17 Melamine bowl (R135) from In Good Company. 18 Waffle cones (R43,95) from Woolworths. 19 Glass bowl (R19,99) from Mr Price Home. 20 Cupcake containers (R24,99 per box) from Checkers. 21 Paper cups (R65 for 20) from In Good Company. 22 Smaller polka-dot cups (R50 for 20) from In Good Company.

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We looked to the East and the West to find ways for you to incorporate international style aesthetics into your home. Simply introduce one or two of these elements per

room, combining them with items you already have.

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Is your style minimalist, sophisticated, timeless and elegant? Do you believe

in spending more on one special piece rather than buying a collection of smaller

items? Then the Parisian chic style will suit you well. Here is how to recreate that

sense of elegance in your own home.

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Look for furniture with curves, gilding or inlays like this writing desk. The concave-to-convex curved legs, known as cabriole legs, make it a classic French piece inspired by the rococo style of the early 18th century.

Desk (R2 500) from Vintage Bazaar. Bust (R1 200) from Onsite Gallery. Glass dome with candle

(R129) from @home. Chair (price on request) from Chair Crazy. Selection of frames from @home and

Mr Price Home, and vintage flea market finds. Wall paint colour: Quartz Flint 8 from Dulux.

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A few other items you can use to give your home a touch of French elegance are: Armoire: large wardrobe or movable closet. Bergre: upholstered armchair with wooden frame and closed arms. Chaise longue: a reclining chair with a seat that extends for leg support. Fauteuil: armchair with open arms. Sconce: light that is fixed to the wall. Toile: Toiles de Jouy is a term for fabric with monochromatic prints of pastoral scenes. Trompe loeil: to fool the eye, a two-dimensional painting of real objects having a three-dimensional effect.

Every time the chandelier is cleaned, check the safety of the fittings and electrical wiring. Also, inspect glass elements and metal pins for damage or weakness.

As long as you have one or two

gilded items, youll be on track.

Keep to a muted colour scheme with hints of gold and copper. Colours to keep in mind are pale blue, dusty pastel pink and grey. If all else fails, keep your canvas white and introduce these colours through the furniture and accessories.

Always have a chandelier in your home, even if its in the bathroom!

Give your room a uniform look by finding frames in the same colour or spray paint them all one colour.

PALE PINK PLASCON TIARA PINK P7-A2-2

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This style is defined as an eclectic mix of

patterns and furniture a cosy space for you to curl up, put your feet up and read a romantic

novel set in the rolling green hills of rural England.

Paint furniture in a colour that appears faded and use sandpaper to give the edges a distressed look. Replace the handles on a chest of drawers or wardrobe with ornate, mismatched ones.

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Cushions: A (R119,99) from Mr Price Home. B (R850) from Chandler House. C and D (R245 each) from Peter Osborn Furniture. E (R159,99) from Mr Price Home. Floral fabric on chair (R300 for the piece) from Chandler House. Ornate frame (R199) from Spree. Vintage soda bottle (R90) from Imagenius. Tea cup and saucer (R265) from In Good Company. Painting: Still Life with Cattleya Orchid, oil on canvas (R15 000) from Chandler House. Remaining props from Simondiums Country Lodge.

Bring the English countryside indoors.

Mix vintage photos of family members with paintings of country scenes alongside

an array of vases filled with oversized roses. Mix personal heirlooms with natural items

like shells, a birds nest or pine cones. More is more with this look.

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Choose floral patterns in crisp cottons, use ethnic textiles like silk and natural fabrics such as linen orhessian to decorate your room.

Choose paint colours that look as if they were once stronger but have faded over time.

Fabrics and the layering of different patterns are important for this look.

If youre travelling to the UK, Cabbage & Roses is a textile firm in England that specialises in historic and printed fabrics. Also try Laura Ashley for wallpapers and fabrics. Alternatively, look closer to home for these: 1 Solstice Coral (R1 048,80 per metre) and 2 Genevieve Old Rose (R513 per metre), both from Hertex.

Other items to use in your home for that English look are: upholstered furniture, slip-covered couches and chairs, painted cupboards, bookcases filled with old books, an oak dresser or sideboard, heirloom China dinnerware, Wedgwood and Royal Worcester porcelain on display, collected heirlooms, repurposed vintage finds, embroidery and lace, lived-in vintage pieces, ornate wallpaper, floral patterns and wicker baskets.

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Create a serene, peaceful home that uses a clean, uncluttered way of life as its main influence, where balance, order, a slower pace of life and natural beauty are integral to the look.

Find similar couches at Saks Corner. Rug (R299,99) and batik cushion (R79,99) from Mr Price Home. Basket (R295), charcoal cushion (R395), ceramic mug (R99), platter (R299) and ceramic vase (R170) from Weylandts. Large black frame (R199,99) and wooden frame (R79,99) from Mr Price Home. Small black frame (R249) from Country Road.

Use natural fabrics and elements of

Japanese craft like this Shibori-style

cushion.

LIGHT: A very important element in Japanese dcor is to bring natural light into your home with the help of large windows, sliding doors or screens (shoji). The beauty with screens or sliding doors is that they use minimal space. Avoid heavy curtains; instead use bamboo screens. WOOD: Make sure there is always an unpainted wooden element in your home. It could be bamboo flooring, wood trimmings on your doors, or wooden cladding on your wall. Alternatively, add a few smaller bamboo decorative items to your interior. PLANTS: Keep the plants simple and go for bonsai, bamboo and orchids.

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A tatami mat is used as floor covering in traditional Japanese homes. Its made from various natural materials and usually covered in woven straw with a cloth edging. Find similar locally or substitute it with a jute rug that will give you the same look and feel.

Above: Fabrics 1 Sanderson Heather colour Ebony (R965,58 per metre) and 2 Chika colour Ecru (R877,80 per metre) from St Leger & Viney. Left: Cushion in Brancusi Stripe in Inkspot (R495 per metre) and soft bucket in Abacus in Inky Blue (R320 per pair) from Skinny laMinx.

The tea ceremony (called chanoyu, sado or ocha) is very important for harmony in Japanese life. It not only helps to connect the hostess with the guest as she serves the tea but also provides the guest with a calm space in which to drink tea (matcha) and contemplate.

Use simple, neutral colours inspired by nature, like faded greens, browns, opaque tones and grey stone.

Keep all fabrics natural; cotton, linen and bamboo are ideal to recreate this look. If you want to introduce patterns, look for simple organic prints that represent nature. Hand-dyed items in the Shibori style will also work perfectly.

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Set the sceneKeep the feeling rustic and informal and play with colourful accents. Use a mixture of weathered cutlery and old silver and pewter plates and bowls to fit in with the theme. Decorate the table simply with ornamental cigar boxes, pictures of Che Guevara and vintage rose

elements. A set of dominoes and some old-fashioned board games add to the Cuban feel and will also provide lots of fun.

by LOUISA HOLST photos ED ORILEY styling and crafts HANNES KOEGELENBERG

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Cigar boxes, chocolate cigars

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food & entertaining

Ham croquettes

Serves: 8Preparation time: 45 minutes, plus chilling timeCooking time: about 20 minutes

Coating 2largeeggs,lightlybeaten 250mldriedbreadcrumbs 65mlcakeflour

1 Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and saut until soft. Stir in the flour.

2 Add the milk gradually, stirring well to make a smooth paste. Stir over the heat until thick. Remove from the heat.

3 Stir in the ham, fresh bread-crumbs, parsley and nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool and then refrigerate for about two hours until firm.

4 Once the mixture is firm enough, break it into small balls and roll them into small cylinder shapes.

5 Coating Whisk 15ml water into the eggs. Mix the dried breadcrumbs and flour together and put into a flat bowl. Dip the croquettes into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture. Dust off the excess crumbs then dip into the egg and breadcrumbs again. Set aside and repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate again until firm.

6 Heat the oil for deep-frying. When it is hot, fry the croquettes, a few at a time. Once they are golden, remove from the oil and drain on absorbent paper. Serve warm with creole sauce for dipping.

Creole sauceHeat 30ml olive oil in a saucepan. Add one chopped onion and saut for two minutes. Add a clove of crushed garlic, a seeded and chopped red pepper and a chopped tomato. Saut for two minutes, then add a can of tomato pure, 1-5ml Tabasco sauce, 30ml water, 2ml sugar and salt to taste. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 30ml finely chopped parsley and 30ml cream. Serve warm or at room temperature.

60mlbutter 1medium-sizedonion,finelychopped

125mlcakeflour 375mlmilk 450gham,finelychopped 250mlfreshwhitebreadcrumbs 30mlfinelychoppedfreshparsley 1mlgroundnutmeg oil,fordeep-frying creolesauce,toserve

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Che Guevara cones (instructions on

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Ham croquettes

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Fried fish with mojo sauceand savoury rice with black beans

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Che Guevara conesServe a starter or something sweet in these cones we used ours for our ham croquettes. Copy the Che Guevara picture on page 34 onto an A4 sheet of white paper. Fold the paper into a cone and seal it along the side edge with double-sided tape.

Cigar boxesBuy cigars in decorative boxes or embellish them yourself with scrap-booking paper that complements the theme. We also made a few of our own and put all sorts of things, from limes to cold drinks and dice in them.

You will need template for the cigar box on

page 34 sturdy white cardboard double-sided adhesive tape craft knife, cutting mat and

metal ruler

To make1 Copy the template on page 34 onto

the cardboard in the desired size and cut it out with your craft knife and metal ruler.

2 Make small pencil marks on the back of the cardboard to indicate the fold lines.

3 Use the metal ruler and trace lightly over the fold lines with the blunt side of the craft knife. Fold the box into shape and stick the flaps down with double-sided tape.

Chocolate cigarsWe made our cigars from rolls of Rolo chocolates. Cut strips of cigar-coloured paper to fit around the chocolate rolls and seal them along the side edge with double-sided tape. Make copies of the cigar label on page 34, cut them out and stick one onto each chocolate cigar.

Flowers for the tablePlace a few loose rose heads on the table and in the cigar boxes, and finish off with rose pictures thats all you need for flamboyant flowers on the table.

Fried fish with mojo sauce

Serves: 8Preparation time: 40 minutesCooking time: about 40 minutes

canola oil, for frying 2 fresh line fish, gutted and

cleaned limes and salad, to serve

Mojo sauce 125ml olive oil 125ml freshly squeezed lime or

lemon juice juice of one small orange 5ml grated orange rind 6 finely sliced spring onions 65ml chopped fresh coriander 10ml dried origanum 5ml ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3ml freshly ground black pepper

1 Heat a thin layer of oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the fish whole for about 10 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. The flesh should be white and flake apart easily once it is cooked. (You can also cook it under the grill, if you prefer.)

2 Sauce Whisk all the ingredients together.

3 Once the first fish is cooked, remove it from the pan, cover and set aside while you cook the other fish. Put both fish onto a platter and pour the sauce over them. Alternatively, serve the sauce separately so guests can add their own. Garnish with lime wedges and salad.

Savoury rice with black beans

Serves: 8Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

500ml basmati rice 40ml olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 5ml ground cumin 3ml ground turmeric 3 bay leaves 250ml black beans, cooked and

drained

1 Rinse the rice and then cover with water. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave the lid on.

2 Heat the oil in a saucepan and saut the onion until soft. Add the garlic and red pepper. Saut for a few minutes, then add the cumin, turmeric and bay leaves. Stir well, then stir in the cooked rice to combine well. Lastly add the beans. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

Summer saladServe your fish and rice with a fresh and crunchy salad alongside. Mix a bag of curly lettuce leaves with a punnet of cherry tomatoes, a bunch of steamed asparagus, an orange or yellow pepper, seeded and sliced, 125ml cooked peas, two sliced avocados and one sliced onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.

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Banana cake with rum syrup

Serves: 8Preparation time: 30 minutesBaking time: 35 minutesOven temperature: 180oC

250gbutter 250gbrownsugar 3largeeggs 3ripebananas,peeledandmashed

5mlvanillaessence 250gself-raisingflour whippedcreamorvanillaicecream,toserve

Syrup 30mlbutter 100mlbrownsugar 100mllightrum flakedcoconut,todecorate

1 Beat the butter and sugar together until light. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the banana, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat for a few seconds to combine.

2 Fold in the self-raising flour and then spoon the mixture into a greased ring tin.

3 Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes. You may need to cover the cake with a piece of aluminium foil if you see it is browning too quickly. The cake is done once a skewer inserted comes out clean.

4 Remove from the oven and set aside to cool, then invert onto a serving plate.

5 Syrup Heat the butter, sugar and rum together. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for five minutes. Remove from the heat and spoon over the top of the cake. Scatter with coconut to decorate and serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Cocktails

Cuba libreSqueeze a little fresh lime juice into a tall glass. Add a few ice cubes and 25-35ml light rum. Top up with cola.

MojitoMix 180ml light rum, 60ml sugar, 90ml lime juice and a few fresh mint sprigs together in a cocktail shaker. Fill short glasses with ice, lime wedges and more fresh mint. Pour the cocktail over the ingredients in the glass.

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Cigar box(page 30)

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Cigar label(page 30)

Che Guevara cones(page 30)

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by LIZEL CLOETE photos ED ORILEY

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This is the ideal solution if you like antique doors but you have a modern one and dont want to try a paint technique on it. We bought a high-resolution photo from Shutterstock there are thousands to choose from and had it printed on wallpaper (or vinyl). Make sure the format and orientation of the photo will work for the size of your door the large-format printers should be able to help you with this. Use wallpaper paste to glue the photo to the door, ensuring that no air gets trapped. You could have it done professionally, if you prefer and your budget allows.

Printing by ORMS Print Room. Rug (R720) from Moroccan Warehouse. Shelf (price on request) from Nerf-af. Jug (R189,99) from Mr Price Home. Red and blue plates (R19 each) from Pick n Pay. White dragonfly plate (R170) from Homebakes at Imagenius.

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Door (R175) from Builders Warehouse. Decorative panelling and corners from NMC Bizco. Door painted with Plascon Velvaglo in Paradise City B4-D1-2. Hand-painted Florabundah! chair (R4 500) from Chandler House. Wallpaper from a variety at St Leger & Viney.

Decorate a standard hollow-core interior door by using a striking trim. There are many different types available in a number of materials ranging from polyurethane to wood, and more.

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Decide how far youd like to place the panelling from the outer edges of your door, then measure and mark accordingly ours is 100mm wide right round. Now measure the distance between the marks at the top and bottom, and those on the left and right, to determine the measurements of your panelling.

You will need decorative panelling decorative corners (optional) mitre box and hand saw enamel paint of your choice paint rollers and paintbrushes wood glue (or use a strong adhesive like Pattex No More Nails) wood filler sandpaper tape measure long ruler

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Mark where you must saw the panelling and use a mitre box and hand saw to cut each piece to size, with neat 45-degree angles.NOTE Ours has special decorative corners that needed to be glued in place first. Once that was done, we measured, marked and cut accordingly.

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Paint wood glue over the back of the individual pieces and press into place on your door. Apply firm pressure while making sure that each piece is lined up neatly and flush with the edges of your door. Leave to dry. TIP If necessary, hold the pieces in place with masking tape until the wood glue has dried completely.

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We found Magda de Lange through her blog, www.pigstails.blogspot.com, and fell in love with her photography and crochet work. She is an ethnographer, humanist and global learning specialist who, with her family, has lived in South Africa, Dubai, Penang, Hanoi, Bangkok and Mumbai. She is currently based in Doha, Qatar.

My crocheted wrap, which I call the Alek Hexagon, was designed to reflect the handmade plaster-cast patterns characteristic of Qatari buildings found throughout Doha.

I find the multi-layered cultural and rural landscape of Qatars earliest suburb, the Msheireb, intriguing. This dilapidated area is known for its historic value and I fell in love with its gritty soul. The area is earmarked for extensive regeneration with a nod to both Qatars glorious past and soaring ambitions for the future. This landmark destination will be reinterpreting the Msheirebs old forms to create a contemporary city. I already feel the loss. . .

An artist-led initiative, the Sadaa Al Thikrayat, or the Echo Memory Project, was established to record and collect a wide range of artefacts, stories and memories from Msheireb. This collection will be

used as resources by local artists, the community and international artists so the new development retains the memory and identity of Msheireb.

As a woman it is challenging to photograph an area that is home to mainly blue-collar migrant workmen from countries such as India, Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. A woman is a curiosity and being stared at is part of the experience of living in the Middle East. My husband accompanied me as I went about my business of documenting the buildings and street life. Doha is one of the safest cities in the world and while the staring is harmless it is still an uncomfortable experience.

I decided to make a wrap since it is such a versatile and must-have item for expats living in Qatar. The country has a modest dress code that requires knees and shoulders to be covered. It also gets very hot here during the summer with temperatures hitting 50oC! Air-conditioned malls, hotels, restaurants and office buildings in contrast are often uncomfortably cool and a wrap is a handy item to have, either to cover shoulders or for warmth.

I met creative and entrepreneurial mother and daughter duo Hester Bester and Martine Ryder while

living in Dubai and we immediately became firm friends. After Dubai and collective experiences that included travel to Southeast Asia and Central Africa, we met again in South Africa two years ago. When I needed some yarn for a Doha-inspired project, I turned to Hester and Martine, who are now based in Cape Town and have established Moya Yarns, to hand-dye me a few skeins.

Their high-quality yarns are lovingly hand-dyed in small batches using rich, colourfast pigments to get a subtle depth of colour for people as crazy about juicy, glowing colour as we are, says Hester.

Email [email protected] or go to www.facebook.com/moyayarns

Abbreviationsbeg begch chaindc double crochetdtr double treblefol followinghtr half trebleprev prevrep repeatrnd roundsl slipst(s) stitch(es)tr treble

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Work 5 ch and close to form a ring. 1st rnd: 7 ch, dtr, 2 ch, * dtr, 3 ch, dtr, 2 ch *, rep from * to * four times, sl st to 4th ch from beg of rnd.

Beginning of 2nd rnd: dc into space between dtr of prev rnd, 2 ch, htr, 3 ch, 2 htr.

To complete 2nd rnd: * dc into fol space, (2 htr, 3 ch, 2 htr) into fol space *, rep from * to * end of rnd, sl st to 2nd ch at beg of rnd.

4th rnd: sl st into top of each st of prev rnd up to and including 1st ch of 3 ch loop, * (3 ch, dc, 4 ch, dc, 3 ch, dc) into loop, sl st into 3rd ch of loop, sl st to fol loop *, rep from * to * to end, sl st to beg of rnd.

Beginning of 3rd rnd: sl st into top of fol st of prev rnd, * (dc, htr, tr, 3 ch, tr, htr, dc) into 3 ch loop.

To complete 3rd rnd: dc into top of fol 4 sts of prev rnd *, rep from * to * to end, sl st to dc at beg of rnd.

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You will need to make 78 motifs. To join the second motif to the first, crochet up to the 1st 3 ch picot in the 4th round, 2 ch, dc through the corresponding 4 ch picot on the first motif, 2 ch, continue pattern and join the second corner in the same manner as the first. Continue joining motifs to first row until there are a total of 12. Starting from the left-hand side, join the motifs of the second row to those of the first row. Each row will have one fewer motif than the previous row, forming a triangular wrap.

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family and her passions and so she made some changes and is now happy doing what she really wants to do. She collaborates with Simply Crochet magazine and does projects and photos for Polish internet magazines. She taught herself to crochet and is planning to open an online shop for her crocheted items and vintage finds.

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Abbreviationsbeg begin(ning)ch chaindc double crochetdtr double treblefo fasten offgp(s) group(s)lp(s) loop(s)rep repeatrnd roundsp(s) space(s)ss slip stitchst(s) stitch(es)tr treble

To crochetBase rnd: using pink, work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: work 3 ch and 17 tr in ring, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 2: join turquoise to first tr, work 3 ch, 1 tr in same tr, * 2 ch, skip 1 tr, 2 tr in next tr, rep from * until you have nine 2 tr-gps and 9 sps, 2 ch, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 3: join light mint to first 2 ch-sp, work 3 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr in sp, 1 ch, * (2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr, 1 ch) in next 2 ch-sp, rep from *, ending rnd with ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 4: join light green to first 3 ch-sp, work 3 ch and 7 tr in same sp, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, * 8 tr in next 3 ch-sp, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, rep from *, ending rnd with ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

AFRICAN FLOWER DOILY

You will need 4-plycottonyarninpink,lightmintandvioletorcoloursofyourchoice

3mmcrochethook tapestryneedle

To crochetBase rnd: using pink, work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: in ring work 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, * 2 tr, 1 ch, rep from * until you have six sps and six 2 tr-gps, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 2: join mint to first 1 ch-sp, work 3 ch and 1 tr, 2ch and 2 tr in same sp, then work 1 ch, in next sp work * (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr), 1 ch, rep from * in each sp until you have six st-gps, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd.Rnd 3: 3 ch, 8 tr in the 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, * 9 tr in next 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, rep from * 5 times in all, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 4: join in violet yarn, 1 ch,

work dc all around and make a long st down into rnd 2 between each flower petal, ending with ss in first ch, fo. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

FLOWER BLANKET

You will need thickknittingyarn:400goff-white,200gturquoise

6mmcrochethook tapestryneedleNOTE You can also use a thinner yarn and crochet hook if you want a different look for your blanket.

SCALLOP-EDGED DOILY

You will need DKcottonyarninlightpink,turquoise,lightmint,lightgreenorothercoloursofyourchoice

4mmcrochethook tapestryneedle

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To crochetFlower square (make 12)Base rnd: work 4 ch, ss in first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: 1 ch, 8 dc in ring, ss in first dc. Rnd 2: work 6 ch (= 1 tr + 3 ch), * 1 tr in next dc, 3 ch *, rep from * to * 7 times in all, ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd [= 8 tr with 3 ch in between].Rnd 3: start in 3 ch-sp, work 1 ch, then work as follows: * 1 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc, rep from * in each sp, ending rnd with ss in ch at beg of rnd [= 8 leaves]. Rnd 4: starting between leaves, work 9 ch, then * 1 tr between next 2 leaves, 6 ch *, rep from * to * 7 times in all, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd [= 8 ch-lps].Rnd 5: 1 ch, then work as follows in every ch-lp: 1 dc, 5 tr and 1 dc, end-ing rnd with ss in ch at beg of rnd [= 8 leaves]. Rnd 6: work 12 ch, * 1 tr between next 2 leaves, 9 ch *, rep from * to * 7 times in all, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd [= 8 ch-lps].Rnd 7: 1 ch, then work as follows in every ch-lp: 1 dc, 7 tr and 1 dc, end-ing rnd with ss in ch at beg of rnd [= 8 leaves]. Rnd 8: ss to second tr on first leaf, 3 ch [= 1 tr], work * 9 ch [= corner], skip 3 tr and work 1 tr in 6th tr on same leaf, 5 ch, 1 tr in second tr of next leaf, 5 ch, 1 tr in 6th tr on same leaf, 5 ch, 1 tr in second tr of next leaf, rep from * 3 times more, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd omitting last 1 tr in second tr of next leaf.Rnd 9: 1 ss in 9 ch-lp, * 4 tr + 4 ch + 4 tr in ch-lp in corner, then work (4 ch, 1 tr in next ch-lp) 3 times, 4 ch, rep from *, ending with ss in first tr at beg of rnd.Rnd 10: ss to ch-lp in corner and work 3 ch, 2 tr + 2 ch + 3 tr in ch-lp, * 1 ch, 1 tr in each of next 3 tr, (1 ch, 4 tr in next ch-lp) 4 times, 1 ch, 1 tr in each of next 3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr + 2 ch + 3 tr in corner ch-lp, rep from

*, ending with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd omitting last 3 tr + 2 ch + 3 tr in corner ch-lp, fo.When you are working rnd 10, you can join the squares together in each ch-sp and in 2 ch-sp in corner.

Finishing Change to turquoise yarn.Rnd 11: in corner of first square work 3 ch [= 1 tr], 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 ch and 1 tr in each ch-sp and (3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) in corners *, rep from * to *, working in between two squares 1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr in ch-sp, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd.Rnd 12: in corner work 3 ch [= 1 tr], 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 ch and 1tr in each ch-sp and (3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) in corners *, rep from * to *, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Rnd 13: in corner work 3 ch [= 1 tr], 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 ch and 3 tr in each ch-sp and (3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) in corners *, rep from * to *, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd.Rnd 14: in corner work 3 ch [= 1 tr], 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 ch and 3 tr in each 3 ch-sp and (3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) in corners *, rep from * to *, ending rnd with ss in 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

Flower

You will need 4-plyknittingyarninoff-white,lightpink,lightorangeandlightgreen

3mmcrochethook tapestryneedle

To crochetBase rnd: using off-white, work 4 ch, ss in first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: work 5 dc in the ring, ending with ss in first dc.Rnd 2a: in each dc work 5 ch, ss in same dc, rep until you have five 5 ch-lps.

Rnd 3a: In each dc work 7 ch, ss in same dc, rep until you have five 7 ch-lps [= 5 ch- and 7 ch-lps in each of the 5 dc].Rnd 4a: in each dc work 9 ch, ss in same dc, rep until you have five 9 ch-lps [= 5 ch-, 7 ch- and 9 ch-lps in each of the 5 dc].Rnd 2b: (still in off-white ) in 5 ch-lp work (1 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc), rep in each leaf, ending with ss in first dc, fo.Rnd 3b: join in light orange or light pink and in 7 ch-lp work (1 dc, 5 tr, 1 dc), rep in each leaf, ending with ss in first dc, fo.Rnd 4b: join in light green and in 9 ch-lp work (1 dc, 7 tr, 1 dc), rep in each leaf, ending with ss in first dc, fasten off. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work. Crochet a length of ch sts and attach the flower to the blanket with the chain.

AFRICAN FLOWER PURSE

You will need 4-plycottonyarninmint,yellow,greenandpink

3mmcrochethook purseclasp tapestryneedle

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To crochet (make two)Base rnd: using mint or yellow, work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: in ring work 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, * 2 tr, 1 ch, rep from * until you have six sps and six 2 tr-gps, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 2: join mint or green to first 1 ch-sp, work 3 ch and 1 tr, 2 ch and 2 tr in same space, 1 ch, * (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) in next sp, 1 ch, rep from * in each sp until you have six gps, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd.Rnd 3: 3 ch, 8 tr in 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, * 9 tr in next 2 ch-sp, 1 ch, rep from * 5 times in all, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 4: join in green or yellow, 1 ch, work dc all around and make a long stitch down into rnd 2 in between each flower petal, ending with ss in first ch, fo.Rnd 5: join pink to centre of flower petal it will be the corner of the hexagon: 3 ch, 1 tr in each of next 8 dc (skipping long st), 1 ch, then 1 tr into same dc as last tr, * then 1 tr in each of next 9 dc (skipping long st), 1 ch and 1 tr in same dc as last tr, rep from * 4 times more, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

To make upPlace two pieces together, join in pink yarn in between two flower petals, work dc around four petals catching both pieces in seam and fasten off. Sew a clasp in open upper part of the purse as in the picture.

FLOWER CUSHION

You will need DKcottonyarninpastelcolours:yellow,off-white,pink,lightblue,lightgreen,darkpink,mustard,turquoise

4mmcrochethook tasselbraidtogoaroundcushioncover

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To crochetBase rnd: using yellow, work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: in ring make 4 ch, 1 tr and 1 ch, then rep with 6 more tr and 1 ch in between tr, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo [= 8 sts].Rnd 2: join pink or light blue to any ch-sp, work 3 ch, then 4 tr into the same ch-sp [you should have 5 sts], drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 lps of first tr of gp, pick up dropped lp with hook and pull through st, * 3 ch, 5 tr in next ch-sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to

back under the top 2 lps of first tr of gp, pick up dropped lp with hook and pull through st [= 1 popcorn], rep from * to end of rnd, working 3 ch after the last popcorn worked, ending rnd with ss into top st of first popcorn, fo [= 8 popcorns].Rnd 3: join light green in between two popcorns and work 3 ch, in the same 3 ch-sp work an incomplete tr, yarn over, make another incomplete tr so that you have 3 lps on hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 lps on hook, make another incomplete tr to have 3 lps on hook, then draw yarn through 3 lps, then 2 ch. In the same 3 ch-sp work 2 incomplete tr so that you have 3 lps on hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 lps on hook, make another 2 incomplete tr to have 4 lps on hook, then draw yarn through 4 lps [= 1 cluster], 2 ch, rep, making 1 cluster, 2 ch, 1 cluster, 2 ch in each 3 ch-sp, ending rnd with ss into top st of first cluster, fo [= 16 clusters].Rnd 4: join off-white in any 2 ch-sp, work 2 ch and 2 dc, in next 2 ch-sp work 3 tr, * in next 2 ch-sp work 2 tr, 1 dtr, 3 ch, 1 dtr, 2 tr for corner, then 3 tr in next 2 ch-sp, 3 dc in next 2 ch-sp, 3 tr in next 2 ch-sp, rep from * all round, ss in top of 2 ch at beg of rnd, fo. Crochet 9 flowers in two colourways. Place in three rows of three motifs each and using dark pink and dc, start with joining three motifs at a time and then joining the three rows together as in picture, fasten off. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

FinishingUsing dark pink, start in corner of first motif, work 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in ch-sp of corner (rep in each corner) and dc all around joined motifs, ss in first dc, fo.Change to mustard and rep previous rnd.

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Granny squares side of cushionCombine colours in different colourways, as in the picture.Base rnd: work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: work 3 ch and 2 tr in ring, then *2 ch, 3 tr, rep from * until you have four 3 tr-gps and four 2 ch-sps between each 3 tr-gp, ss in top of 3 ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 2: join new colour in a 2 ch-sp work 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 2 ch-sp, rep from * twice more, 3 ch, ss in top of 3 ch at beg of rnd, fo.Rnd 3: join new colour in a 3 ch-sp in corner and work 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, then * 3 tr in next 3 ch-sp, in next corner work 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, rep from * all around, ss in top of 3 ch at beg of rnd, fo.Crochet 36 granny squares. Place them together in 6 rows of 6 squares each and join with dc in between every 3 tr as in the picture, fo. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

FinishingUsing light pink, start in corner of first square and work 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in 3 ch-sp (rep in each corner) and dc all around joined squares.Change to light violet and work in corner of first square 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in 2 ch-sp (rep in each corner) and dc all around joined squares. Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

To make upPlace granny squares side of pillowcase together with flower side, and using turquoise, work in corner of first flower 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in ch-sp (rep in each corner) and dc along the top and side edges of pillowcase, leaving bottom edge open. Sew on buttons to open edge of granny squares side, in line with dark pink joining lines of flower side. Sew on

tassel braid all around flower side of cushion cover. Insert inner cushion and button up.

PASTEL FLOWER PURSE

You will need 4-plycottonyarninpastelcolours:violet,off-white,turquoise,pink,mint,and lightpink.

3mmcrochethook purseclasp tapestryneedle

To crochet (make two)Base rnd: using violet, work 4 ch, ss into first ch to make a ring.Rnd 1: in ring make 4 ch, 1 tr and 1 ch, then rep with 6 more tr and 1 ch in between tr, ss into 3rd ch at beg of rnd, fo [= 8 sts].Rnd 2: join off-white to any ch-sp, work 3 ch, then 4 tr into the same ch-sp [you should have 5 sts], drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 lps of first tr of gp, pick up dropped lp with hook and pull through st, * 3 ch, 5 tr in next ch-sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 lps of first tr of gp, pick up dropped lp with hook and pull through st [= 1 popcorn], rep from * to end of rnd, working 3 ch after the last popcorn worked, ending rnd

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with ss into top st of first popcorn, fo [= 8 popcorns].Rnd 3: join turquoise in between two popcorns and work 3 ch, in the same 3 ch-sp work an incomplete tr, yarn over, make another incomplete tr so that you have 3 lps on hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 lps on hook, make another incomplete tr to have 3 lps on hook, then draw yarn through 3 lps, then 2 ch. In the same 3 ch-sp work 2 incomplete tr so that you have 3 lps on hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 lps on hook, make another 2 incomplete tr to have 4 lps on hook, then draw yarn through 4 lps [= 1 cluster], 2 ch, rep, making 1 cluster, 2 ch, 1 cluster, 2 ch in each 3 ch-sp, ending rnd with ss into top st of first cluster, fo [= 16 clusters].Rnd 4: join pink to a 2 ch-sp and work 2 ch, 1 dc in same sp, then 2 dc in each 2 ch-sp to end of rnd, join with ss in top of 2 ch at beg of rnd, fo. Rnd 5: join in violet, 2 ch, dc in each dc to end of rnd. Rnds 6, 7, 8 and 9: As rnd 5, but changing colours in each rnd as in picture.Weave in loose ends of yarn on wrong side of work.

To make upPlace two pieces together, join in yarn and work dc in each dc halfway around to close lower part of purse, fasten off. Sew a clasp in upper part of purse as in picture.

CROCHET KITS TO ORDERWool Junction is selling yarn kits for the scallop-edged doily and the flower cushion. To order, go to www.wooljunction.co.za or call 076 394 7138.

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Spend some time in second-hand shops and vintage markets to find

a selection of embroidered cloths to make this nostalgic bed linen.

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SizeDouble bed.

You will need 205x202cmprintedsheeting 205x202cmwhitesheeting(seenote) variousembroideredtrayclothsandtablecloths

matchingsewingthread 9pressstuds

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1 Hem one 202cm edge on each of the two duvet panels with a 2cm-wide double-fold hem.

2 Pin and sew the embroidered cloths to the right side of the white panel. Make sure that all the edges of the cloths are inside the seam allowances and hem of the panel.

3 Pin the two duvet panels, right sides together, matching the two hemmed edges. Mark the centre of the hemmed edges. Next, measure and mark a point 50cm on both sides of the centre point. Start sewing the outer edge of the duvet cover from one of these points. First, sew across the hems, 90 degrees to the edge, to just over the hem fold on the inside. Continue sewing parallel and right next to the inner

hem fold, towards the first corner. Sew the remaining edges of the duvet cover, ending at the second 50cm mark in the same manner as the first. Overlock the three raw seam allowances of the cover.

4 Turn the cover through to the right side. At 10cm intervals, mark nine pairs of matching points along the hems of the opening. Attach the press studs to the hem at these points, making sure that the two sides of the press studs correspond. TIP Sew pretty cloths onto plain pillowcases, to match the duvet.

Carpet from Mr Price Home. Table from Peter Osborn. Bunting and clock from In Good Company. Frame from Loads of Living. Mug from Ceramic Factory.

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We were inspired by our Ideas stationery range (search on kalahari.com under ideas magazine or email [email protected] to order) and copied one of the frames that Terry Angelos designed for us to use in this embroidery project. For the picture, use a high-resolution digital photograph, or scan the picture of your choice onto your computer.

You will need templateandstitchguideforembroideredframe

pictureofyourchoice transferpaper whitefabric DMCstrandedembroiderycottoninDarkGrey(colournumber3799)

embroideryneedle embroideryhoop iron-oninterfacing(optional,seestep2)

1 Decide how large your picture should be and cut the white fabric accordingly. Copy the frame template alongside in the desired size. Trace the frame onto your fabric.

2 Print your picture onto the transfer paper using an inkjet printer and leave for five minutes so the ink can dry. Follow the manufacturers instructions and iron the image onto the fabric. Make sure your picture is in the correct position inside the frame before you start ironing. Iron interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric to strengthen it, if you prefer.

3 Working with an embroidery hoop and three strands of cotton, and following the stitch guide alongside, embroider the frame around your picture. We used a combination of back stitch and stem stitch.

4 Once the embroidery is complete, overlock or hem the edges of the fabric and then iron it face down on a towel. Now it is ready to frame and hang on the wall.

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Embroider a delicate frame around your favourite picture and turn it into a work of art.

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BABE-Eeze silicone beads are ideal for babies who are teething. The beads are strong and non-toxic, and babies can chew them or simply play with them to keep their little fingers busy. Theyre also pretty enough for Mom to wear around her neck, so theyre always on hand. They come in a variety of colours and styles and cost from R100 per string at Clicks.

Crmas new showroom in Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town looks like a gallery with the furniture, accessories and lighting displayed against a white background. As you enter you receive an iPad to scan the product codes for prices and other details. Look out for the Danish range Hay. Call Crma on 021 448 7775.

This lovely ceramic bowl is part of a new Woolworths range of imported Portuguese serving

plates and jugs. The items cost from R170 to R399.

These beach bags are a new addition to the popular Lou Harvey range of handbags. Theyre a good size and can be zipped closed. If youre not going to the beach, they are just as handy as an overnight bag.

SANDALS

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Bags of style

BEADS FOR BABY

Available from www.louharvey.co.za, or call 031 208 0930.

LifestyleDala Watts looks at whats new and interesting in the shops. DO YOU KNOW OF A LOVELY NEW SHOP OR BEAUTIFUL DCOR OR CRAFT RANGE THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? IF SO, EMAIL US AND WE WILL CONSIDER FEATURING IT ON THIS PAGE.

Design your own Galago sandals. Go to www.

galagoonline.co.za and choose your shoe size and the colour for the ankle and T-straps. You can select more

than one set of straps to mix and match so

you have a pair of sandals for each outfit in your wardrobe.

Having one pair of soles with multiple uppers makes holiday packing simple.

FOODEntertaining

Youll need an ice-cream scoop when you try our delicious ice-cream recipes on page 62. We loved these Pylones scoops with their funky designs. Available for R399,99 from the Pylones store at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town or online at www.happygifts.co.za.

Visit La Bella Deli & Restaurant and Baleia Bay wine cellar just outside Riversdale on the Cape South Coast. La Bella offers delicious homemade meals and freshly baked products in a child-friendly environment. Enjoy a lazy lunch if you live in the area or pop in when youre visiting the Garden Route. Taste and stock up on Baleia Bay wines and olive products. Go to www.baleiabay.co.za for more information.

WINE AND DINE

COCKTAIL HOURLooking for a mixer for your artisanal vodka, fine brandy or single malt? Fitch & Leedes has launched a range of mixers for discerning tastes. They come in five classic flavours and are sold in glass bottles. From selected stores for around R10 per bottle.

Italian flavours

COOL SCOOPS

Try the Waitrose range of Italian products available at Food Lovers Market stores nationwide. The pastas (R26,99) are made in the Campania region of Italy from organic durum

wheat. Theres also a range of tasty ready-made sauces (R44,99-R59,99) from which to choose.

If you are watching your carbohydrate intake but cant always find the time to cook from scratch, help is at hand. Woolworths offers a carb-clever range of ready-made meals and accompaniments that exclude carbohydrates, but include plenty of seasonal vegetables, delicious creamy sauces and spicy accompaniments for full-on flavour. Meals range from R47,95 to R59,95 per portion.

Louisa Holst looks at a few fabulous food ideas.

by LOUISA HOLST photos ED ORILEY styling HANNES KOEGELENBERG

Indulge with one of these fabulous frozen treats.

Raspberry, pecan and caramel ripple (left) and fresh

mint and vanilla chocolate wafer (recipes on page 68)

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Fruit and yoghurt lollies, and kiwi slice lollies (recipes on page 64)

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Serves: 8-10Preparation time: 30 minutes

250mlcream 1cancondensedmilk 1tubsmoothlow-fatcottagecheese 1freshlemon(juiceandzest) packetofgingerbiscuits,crushedinafoodprocessor

50mlhoney,plusextratoserve freshfruit,toserve(optional)

1 Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.2 Beat the condensed milk and cottage

cheese together until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.

3 Fold a little of the cream into the condensed milk mixture. Then fold the condensed milk mixture into the remaining whipped cream.

4 Pour half of the mixture into a loaf tin or other container. Put it into the freezer and freeze for an hour or until beginning to set.

5 Sprinkle the crushed biscuits over the mixture in the container and then drizzle with the honey. Spoon the remaining cream mixture over the top and return to the freezer. Freeze until hard. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving, to make slicing or scooping easier. Serve on its own or with some fresh or grilled summer fruit and honey.

If you dont have time to make ice cream from scratch, buy a good quality vanilla ice cream and try one of these scrumptious sundaes.

Bar One and peanut sundaeCut up 100g Bar One chocolate. Pour 100ml cream into a bowl and add the chocolate. Heat over a saucepan of simmering water. Once the chocolate starts to melt, stir until smooth. Remove

Easy lemon and ginger cheesecake ice cream

Makes: about 6 depending on the lolly mouldsPreparation time: 30 minutes, plus freezing time

freshfruitofyourchoice(mango,pineapple,strawberries,andsoon)

60mlfruitjuice 25mlsugar 125mlGreek-styleyoghurt

1 Choose a fruit and peel (if necessary) then cut into cubes. Blend in a liquidiser until smooth. You need to make 125ml fruit pure. Stir in the fruit juice. Pour a layer of the mixture into plastic lolly moulds.

2 Freeze for two hours or until firm. Stir the sugar into the yoghurt

and then add a layer of yoghurt to each lolly mould. Freeze until firm. Continue with layers as you prefer. Alternatively, you can make solid fruit or yoghurt lollies. Once you have put the final layer in, press a lolly stick into the middle of each lolly.

3 When ready to serve, hold the lollies under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them from the mould, then pull out of the mould and enjoy.

Press 2-3 kiwi slices onto the sides of the lolly mould and then freeze for an hour or two. Pour the fruit pure and fruit juice mixture into the lolly mould and then freeze until almost set. Add the lolly stick and freeze until firm.

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Celebrate the last weeks of

summer with soft ice-cream colours that will make you

feel as cool and fresh as you look.

Model: Diana from D&A Model Management. Make-up and hair:

Lyndall from Supernova.

BUYERS GUIDE ON PAGE 6

Nothing says comfort more than a draped dress in a T-shirt fabric. Dress (R520) from The Space. Shoes (R479) from Bronx. Heart necklace (R130) from Imagenius.

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Inject a bit of playfulness into your wardrobe with stripes. Opt for a thinner stripe that is flattering for most body types.Dress (R355) from Style Republic at Spree. Bracelets (R150 for a set) from Lulu Belle.

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Bar One and peanut sundae(recipe on page 64)

Tropical delight sundae

from the heat and cool. Chop a handful of salted, toasted peanuts and a handful of chocolate-coated peanuts. Put two to three scoops of vanilla ice cream into a sundae glass. Add a spoonful of Bar One sauce, sprinkle with chopped nuts and garnish with a maraschino cherry and a vanilla wafer biscuit.

Cookies and cream sundaePut a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a sundae glass. Add a few chopped strawberries and drizzle with strawberry coulis or sauce. Repeat with another layer or two. Top with whipped cream and chopped strawberry wafer biscuits. Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands and finish off with a Belgian wafer biscuit.

Tropical delight sundaePeel and cube a mango and blend in a food processor until smooth. Add 50ml Malibu coconut liqueur (optional). Layer vanilla ice cream with cubed fresh mango, the mango pure and fresh granadilla pulp. Top with toasted coconut flakes and a fresh mint leaf.

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Makes: 1 litrePreparation time: 45 minutes, plus freezing timeCooking time: about 15 minutes

500mlcream 250mlmilk 160mlsugar 6largeeggyolks 1mlvanillaseedextractorotherflavouringofyourchoice(seebelow)

1 Heat the cream, milk, sugar and 1ml salt together in a saucepan until just before the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from the heat.

2 Whisk the egg yolks. Add a little of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks and whisk. Add about a third of the cream mixture, a little at a time, while whisking. Stir into the remaining cream mixture.

3 Return to the heat and cook over a low heat, stirring to prevent lumps. Once the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, it is ready. Make sure the temperature is not too high because the mixture will curdle.

4 Remove from the heat and strain. Stir in the vanilla extract if using and set aside to cool. Pour the custard mixture into a plastic container and refrigerate overnight.

5 Switch the ice-cream machine on and pour in the custard mixture. Churn until the mixture is thick and frozen. Stir in the flavouring of your choice if using and transfer the ice cream to a container with a lid. Freeze overnight or until ready to serve. If you dont have an ice-cream machine, pour the cold custard mixture into a shallow container and freeze. Once crystals start to form, remove from the freezer and whisk with a fork. Return to the freezer and repeat 2-3 times, then freeze until firm.

FLAVOUR OPTIONS

Fresh mint and vanilla chocolate waferOnce the custard has been removed from the heat, add 2-3 sprigs of roughly chopped fresh mint. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before putting it into the ice-cream machine, strain it and discard the mint. Add a few drops of green food colouring, if you prefer. Chop up a white chocolate Kit Kat. Once the ice cream is ready, fold the chocolate through. Freeze until ready to serve.

Raspberry, pecan and caramel ripplePlace 125ml fresh or frozen raspberries into a bowl. Add 25ml castor sugar and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Once you have prepared the ice cream, transfer it to a container. Put spoonfuls of raspberry and 50ml toasted chopped pecan nuts and 50ml Caramel Treat onto the ice cream and then use a blunt knife to ripple the ingredients through the ice cream. Freeze until ready to serve.

Makes: about a litrePreparation time: 30 minutes, plus freezing timeCooking time: 5 minutes

500mlapplecider 150mlsugar 350gstrawberries 350gblueberriesorblackberries

30mllemonjuice

1 Heat the cider and sugar together in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for three minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

2 Blend the berries in a food processor until smooth. Strain and mix the strained liquid with the cider. Add the lemon juice. Chill overnight.

3 Pour into an ice-cream machine and churn until frozen. Transfer to another container and freeze overnight or until ready to serve. If you dont have an ice-cream machine, pour the cold mixture into a shallow container and freeze. Once crystals start to form, remove from the freezer and whisk with a fork. Return to the freezer and repeat 2-3 times, then freeze until firm.

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Look for breezy wardrobe items with lace inserts and in lightweight linen.Top (R600) from August at Mr & Mrs. Necklace (R119) and handbag (R500) from Accessorize. Linen trousers (R1 599) from Habits. Shoes (R899) from Aldo.

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Work the CMC or Dyocell into the fondant. Colour some of the fondant in your chosen colour. Dust the work surface with cornflour and roll the fondant out to about 2mm thick. Use the round cutter to cut five circles for each flower. Use the rolling pin to roll the circles into slightly oblong shapes. Press gently so that they form even shapes.

You will need Fondant CMC or Dyocell (available from baking shops) powder food colouring in the colour of your choice yellow powder food colouring small round cutter cornflour rolling pin balling tool foam mat (optional) petal glue (optional) small paintbrushes bulbous cone tool egg or painting tray paper towel black edible marker

Place the petals on a foam mat or on the palm of your hand (dust your palm with cornflour first). Use the balling tool to thin the sides by gently working the edge of the petal.

Use a little petal glue or water to stick the petals together. Start with the two at the top back, then the two side petals and lastly the centre front petal.

Press the bulbous cone tool into the point in the centre where the petals all come together. Press the tool in just deep enough to make a hollow, but dont press it right through. Press the sides together gently so that the hollow is slightly elongated.

Place the flowers in a paint tray or egg tray to dry overnight.

Put a little powdered food colouring onto a piece of paper towel. Lightly dust a dry paintbrush with some colouring, then dust onto the flowers to shade and intensify the coloured petals. Add a little to the tips of the petals, if you prefer. Dust yellow into the centre. Use the edible marker to draw lines from the centre of the flower outwards. Make the lines slightly thicker around the centre and thin them towards the ends.

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Decorate your bakes with pansies that you can make in any colour.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, the search for the next anti-ageing wonder product is a ceaseless race to try to find the ultimate elixir of youth. Caviar, crystals, stem cells, roses, apples, roots and bulbs, precious stones and metals, minerals, mud and even magic molecules that mimic bee or snake venom here are a few of the best and brightest breakthroughs in beauty and skincare.

How it works: Meteorites consist mainly of silicone. The silicone reserves in our bodies decrease with age, especially in our skin, veins and cartilage. The silicone in Filorgas new Skin-Absolute is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The meteorite dust is responsible for the black colour of this product, but it disappears when applied to the skin.Find it in: Filorga Skin-Absolute Ultimate Anti-Ageing Night Cream (R1 700).

How it works: The cellular DNA of caviar has anti-ageing properties because it stimulates fibroblast cells in the dermis layer of the skin to produce collagen and elastin. More collagen and elastin means the skin appears firmer.Find it in: Matis Reponse Premier Eye Gel (R1 200). Its a fine gel that is black in colour, but becomes completely clear when it is gently dabbed around the eye area.

How it works: A flavonoid-rich floral extract that strengthens cell membranes to provide improved protection.Find it in: Noreva Trio White Corrector Pen Targeted Action (R279,95 at Clicks). It contains a floral extract as well as patented Reductol and Vita C2G that block the formation of melanin. Great for addressing brown patches and hyperpigmentation.

How it works: Growth factors are proteins that occur naturally in the skin. They act as cellular messengers, kick-starting the formation of collagen and elastin as well as the skins natural repair programmes. Growth factors basically instruct the skin to restore its own youthfulness.EGF (epidermal growth factors): Scientists at BioEffect in Iceland grow barley in pumice stones by using strictly controlled amounts of nutrients, hydroponics and specific wavelengths of light. The DNA code of human EGF is loaded into the little plants before theyre left to grow for 90 days, after which the newly formed EGF is harvested for use in BioEffect products.FGF (fibroblast growth factors): The Ericson Laboratoire cosmetic laboratory in France formulated FGF technology and patented it as Linefactor. Within 42 days it makes the skin thicker, firmer and denser. It also repairs the loss of elasticity,

The search for eternal youth is never-ending.

Weve put together a few of the latest and greatest, most exotic and ground-breaking products in the beauty world right now.

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reduces wrinkles and improves skin texture, especially in older skin.Find it in: BioEffect EGF Serum (R1 585); and Ericson Laboratoire Energy Lift Super Lifting Cream with FGF (R870).

How it works: Stem cells are toti-potent, meaning they can divide and produce new organisms. All plant stem cells can form differentiated cell types and renew themselves. Stem cells (whether from human, animal or plant sources) stimulate regular cells to renew themselves. New plant stem cells are constantly identified and incorporated into skincare, the latest ones being from roses, the argan plant, apples and sea fennel.Find it in: Rodial Stemcell Super-Food Cleanser (R750); and NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy (R880).

How it works: Hexapeptide-10 is a polypeptide or chain of six amino acids. It stimulates the production of a protein in the body that boosts collagen formation and acts as a messenger for cell growth and multiplication. The result is firmer skin, improved elasticity and plumpness, smaller pores and fewer fine lines and wrinkles.Find it in: Dr. Gobac Cosmeceuticals Day Balance Cream (R445).

How it works: This red resin, known as Sangre de Drago (dragons

blood), comes from different species of trees in Mexico, the Amazonian rainforests, Central America and South America. Rich in vitamins, minerals, phyto albumin and phenols (carbolic acid), it has wound-healing properties, stimulates collagen and improves firmness. It also soothes sensitive and stressed skin.Find it in: Rodial Dragons Blood Cleansing Water (R650); and Clarins Super Restorative Day Cream for Very Dry Skin (R1 220), which contains extract of the harungana plant, also known as the healing tree or dragons blood tree.

How it works: Bee venom stimulates cell renewal by causing the skin to react as if its experiencing a light bee sting. Anti-ageing effects include fewer fine lines and wrinkles.Find it in: Nip + Fab Bee Sting Fix Cream Deluxe (R425).

How it works: The active ingredient Syn-ake is based on a synthetic tripeptide that works like Botox. It relaxes facial features and expression lines, and works like certain types of viper venom that paralyse the muscles. It mimics the effect of Waglerin-1, a peptide found in the

venom of the temple viper, native to Southeast Asia. Its effective wrinkle-smoothing compound acts rapidly. Find it in: Nip + Fab Viper Venom Wrinkle Fix (R364).

How it works: Snail-slime extract is a beauty secret from the heart of Mother Nature. Years ago, workers on snail farms started noticing that their hands were looking softer, younger and smoother when they were harvesting snails. From there it was a small step to formulating a skincare range that utilises the extract as its active ingredient.Find it in: Celltone Snail Extract Gel (R149,90).

How it works: Lancme developed a breakthrough complex from their specially grown Lancme

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Native Rose, for use in a few of their exclusive and expensive skincare products. Then they figured out that it also softens and strengthens eyelashes, making them appear thicker and fuller.Find it in: Lancme Grandise Mascara (R399).

How it works: Silk has an anti-ageing effect on the skin and acts as a very gentle exfoliant that brings younger, fresher skin to the surface. It is widely used in Japanese skincare.Find it in: Sensai Silky Purifying Silk Peeling Mask (R945). Apart from silk, Sensai Silky Purifying Silk Peeling Powder (R945) also contains an extract of the soapbark tree from Chile, which produces a silky foam.

How it works: Developed to improve and prolong the results of procedures such as Botox, this serum inhibits muscle activity that causes expression lines and helps prevent new wrinkles from forming.Find it in: Optiphi Post-Tox Serum Post-Treatment Enhancer (R100).

How it works: The fruit of the baobab tree contains as much calcium as a litre of milk, more vitamin C than six oranges and more iron than a piece of red meat. Women all over Africa have been utilising the healing powers of its fruit oil for centuries to protect hair and skin against the elements. It promotes skin elasticity and cell renewal.Find it in: Eco Products Baobab Oil (R219,31 for 100ml).

How it works: The healing, anti-age-ing effects of macadamia oil include

keeping skin supple and elastic, and softening dry, damaged skin. Find it in: Marc Anthony Healing Macadamia Oil Deep Moisture Body Butter (R144,95).

How it works: Golden chamomile is found in Africa. Its a plant rich in flavonoids that helps to calm the skin and also soothes puffy eyelids.Find it in: Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum (R760).

How it works: Black pearls consist of amino acids, zinc, selenium, titanium and proteins. The powder is used as a nutrient for skin, which renews and rejuvenates. It helps rid the skin of toxins and lightens dark marks.Find it in: Black Pearl Age-Control Pearl Peeling Mask (R760). A mask that gently removes dead skin cells to bring younger, fresher, brighter skin to the surface.

How it works: A botanical sugar extract that helps thicken the epidermis, especially in the area around