House and Leisure

House and Leisure – For those who want to celebrate all aspects of contemporary, stylish living in South Africa. House and Leisure is more than just a décor magazine. It’s the local premium brand with authority on Stylish SA at Home and Play. A source of warmth and pride, loved for celebrating the positives of life in South Africa, it’s the only decor home magazine that also offers strong leisure and lifestyle editorial content. Please note: this digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items you would find on printed newsstand copies.

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florals for spring ;)

flower power • Enjoy the visual feast that is our Bloom issue. Here’s a sumptuous taste of what to expect: kaleidoscopic colour, bold shapes and playful pattern. We explore themes informed by the new season and all it evokes...

HOUSE AND LEISURE

eye on the world • Our editors-at-large are a collection of well-travelled networkers and eclectic trailblazers who contribute their worldy views and keen sense of style to each edition of House and Leisure

the comeback kid • Reflecting on the covers of yesteryear, former House and Leisure Joburg Bureau Chief, Sarah Buitendach, has an epiphany – the ’90s are in, kitsch is cool again, and Biggie Best was on to something way before any of us realised it…

modern nature

LOOK

hey friend ;) • We’re big fans of collaborations and this season we’ve seen a welcomed rise in the special ‘friendships’ between designers and brands in the creative industry. Here are some that caught our eye...*

happy hour • Mix colours, blend textures, pair patterns… live la dolce vita

summer splash

taste bud • The V&A Waterfront’s Makers Landing is more than just a venue to enjoy a good meal, it’s a community, a place where positive change is initiated and where South Africa’s diverse culture is celebrated through food. We meet a few makers who each share a dish that represents their style

when life gives you lemons... • Take a leaf out of our book and support those who are innovating in the face of adversity. From an inventive start-up to a 30-year-old trade, these pioneers know how to pivot...

come into bloom • Considering both the literal and figurative meaning of bloom, our roundup of books touches on the serious and the frivolous, the metaphorical and the factual. Covering topics as diverse as identity and survival, and floral-inspired art and interiors, they’re all an ode to growth…

gardens around the world • Be transported to some of the world’s most interesting gardens, each one enchanting and fantastical in its own captivating way

LIVE

the gardener • Pioneering a brand from humble beginnings to stellar heights, the inimitable Ina Paarman is a legendary name in South Africa, with good reason. On the Paarman’s seven-acre property, she shares more about her love for food, family and their garden

the artist • Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Hlobo invites us into his sacred space. A place that he now calls both home and work, and one with a layered history

the stylist • As a freelance art director and stylist, co-owner of SOOK, and a House and Leisure contributing editor, Sanri Pienaar is a busy woman – but she takes life in her stride

the decorator • Beginning her career as an art dealer and interior designer over two decades ago – after studying in Geneva, Dallas and Paris, and living all over the world – MÊHA Interiors founder Diane Tevoedjre is now firmly rooted in South Africa

the collector • Michael Chandler is more than an artist, a designer and a shop owner. He’s an all-round creator, curator and, of course, an avid collector of multiple treasures

the editor • Sumien Brink has worn many hats in publishing, including being the...