From Stairs to Space As you descend the staircase, the open-plan living area unfolds, revealing a bright, airy environment in stark contrast to the darker, material-focused finishes upstairs. Designed by Karen Steyn, this downstairs area combines the dining room, living room, kitchen, and playroom into a single, cohesive space that …
The Work Behind the Pattern Scatter cushions, linen chairs, and other textiles can transform a space, bringing colour and texture into a home. Behind these fabrics lies a careful, hands-on process. Lise Butler, the founder, oversees every stage, ensuring that each pattern moves seamlessly from concept to tangible fabric through …
Football for Everyone Football isn’t just a sport; it’s a versatile tool for fitness. Suitable for all ages and body types, provided there are no serious medical conditions, a football can support strength training, stretching, rehabilitation, and cardiovascular workouts. Mientjie, a certified Fit Ball instructor, emphasizes: “It’s a great way …
A Habit That Hits the Body Hard Smoking has long been known for its severe cardiovascular and lung consequences, but the concerns extend beyond the obvious. Any condition already fueled by inflammation becomes worse, and everything from the lungs to the ear, nose, and throat can be aggravated. The core …
A Misunderstood Idea Self-healing is often mistaken for something dramatic a process reserved for the broken, the wounded, or the sick. But as many holistic practitioners observe, healing is not always about damage. Sometimes it is simply a shift in perception. A change in mindset, a release of old beliefs, …
Start Where You Are Whenever new growers insist they don’t have the space to grow food, the simplest answer is also the most liberating: start small. A windowsill with three pots, a balcony rail with a tub of lettuce, or a narrow corner for a few radish seedlings is enough …