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 H ow do you eat an elephant? Some people are comfortable
with the approach that you do it bite by bite. And then there
are those of us who struggle with delayed gratification and who
want everything to happen in an instant. In all honesty, I must
confess I tend more towards the latter standpoint.
I love it when I wake up on a Saturday morning with a plan in
mind and then have everything done and dusted by the time I
go to sleep that evening. It could be rearranging the furniture
in a room, or perhaps a new curtain that needs to be made and
hung up. Or I’ll decide I’m in the mood for cooking and reach for
my French cookbook to look for an elaborate and challenging
recipe; I phone a few friends to find out if they’re hungry and that
evening we sit around the table and enjoy the fruits of my labour.
This edition is specifically about these types of projects –
something that can make a huge difference in a few short hours.
And preferably things that you can do without needing a long
shopping list. (This doesn’t really apply to my French dinners,

PHOTO: jOHAN wILkE • HAIr ANd MAkE-uP: MELISSA FrOM SuPErNOvA

but they do fit within my complete-in-a-day rule.) In keeping with
the theme, Lizel and Ciskia have come up with a few fabulous
projects for leftover fabric and paper. If I had a young daughter I
know what would happen to her bedroom wall!
Lolla’s three detachable collars also tick all the boxes and the
food team’s easy meals for a month are going to give us all a
chance to enjoy the balmy summer evenings for a while before
we need to start cooking. The simple fact that you don’t have to
think about what’s for dinner is good enough for me. And on the
weekends, you can make Louisa’s Spanish tapas, so you don’t
have to rush backwards and forwards to the kitchen between
courses – everything is already on the table.
Now is a good time to pour yourself a glass of something
chilled and refreshing, to sit back with your Ideas, and to choose
one or two quick and easy projects to do that will make March
fun and trouble-free. Enjoy!

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as a ranger on a game reserve to make ends meet. So when it came time for
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although it took me a while to find things they would enjoy making, we
had a lovely time crafting for others. My eight-year-old son made gorgeous
necklaces and matching bracelets for his granny, aunt and cousin. My
seven-year-old son lovingly whittled spears for his uncle and grandpa, my
five-year-old daughter made cute packs of cards and I helped my three-
year-old bake brownies for her grandparents. It was such a joy for all of us
to see their faces when they opened their presents.
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and 10ml Intense EDP and on Christmas morning and so the festive spirit in the house was lacking a
hand lotion, worth R1 180. bit. We’d put up the tree and tinsel, but the house did not look Christmassy
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Roofing
and rhinos
i lived in the seychelles for two years
and, as it’s a small island, materials
were not always easy to access. i was
involved in setting up a café and
during the construction we used
aluminium roofing material. There
were plenty of bits of aluminium left
over, so a friend and i made a lot of
things out of it, including the café
lights. being the hoarder and recycler
that i am, when i returned to south
africa i bought my leftover bits of
aluminium with me, planning to turn
them into something at some stage.
The kZnsa art gallery hosted
an exhibition to highlight rhino
slaughter in south africa. artists were
invited to purchase a ceramic rhino
for R50 and embellish it. This creative
process gave me the idea to turn my
aluminium into wearable rhinos in
the form of earrings, brooches and
pendants. Doing this would keep on
highlighting the rhino situation, and
give me the opportunity to recycle
my aluminium and make some
money in the process.
Tessa Carlyle-Mitchell, Durban
mice of Rosebud Lane
I enjoy your magazine, partly because
of its focus on creativity; I also like
the entrepreneurial ‘thread’ that runs
through so many of your articles. Given
the realities of our economic situation
in South Africa, it’s good to give people
the sense that they can do something
for themselves, and, hopefully,
empower themselves financially.
I worked as a needlework designer
for many years, mainly for UK and
US companies, but last year I had to
accept that this work was becoming
increasingly less viable as an income
source, given the economic problems
overseas, and also because of changes
in design styles, which meant my work
was not as widely accepted. About
six months ago I started stitching felt
mice, using an old mouse given to me
as a gift many years ago for a pattern. I
made several of these for gifts and
people loved them, and started
asking for more, to give to others. So I
decided to try this as a business idea,
which I named ‘The Mice of Rosebud
Lane’. Each mouse stands around
14cm high, and is handmade using
quality felt and cotton patchwork
fabrics, often vintage ones.
Now my mice are being sold at
a beautiful shop called Articles and
Frames, at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria; I
am hoping to expand the market for
these little collectables quite widely
in 2013, and to be able to offer part-
time work to unemployed women
to do at home. Should anyone be
interested in finding out more,
they can contact me by email, at
rosebudlane@gmail.com
Gail Bussi, Pretoria

Horizons expanded
some people are born with two left feet when it comes to dancing. Well, that
applied to my hands until i picked up an ideas magazine. cooking, baking and
making a small gift bag or basket has become a breeze. i am becoming quite the
hostess, if i have to say so myself. Thank you for expanding my horizons and my
capabilities. Have to run, project in progress.
Benita Bedford, Cape Town

TaTTing makes a comeback Thank you so much for the article on tatting in your
December edition. my late mother did tatting until she was over 90 years old and i learnt the craft about 25 years ago.
i attend the somerset West and kirstenbosch craft markets where i exhibit my tatting. as well as mats and doilies, i also
make earrings, and do tatting on cards, in key rings and for christmas decorations, and so on. i regularly hear that tatting
is a ‘dying art’ and i spend a lot of time telling people otherwise – your article will now help me! i met a young girl at the
start of December who told me about the tatting article. she bought a tatting shuttle and with your article and a little
help from the internet she was able to do the ring you featured. Santa Petersen, Cape Town

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your life
Entrepreneur’s advice
I have been a loyal reader for the past five years
and am always finding something new in your
magazine. Ideas has inspired me in so many ways,
and I especially liked the November entrepreneur’s
issue. I have started selling my jewellery and bath
products to friends and family, and hope to keep
growing my business.
Avitha Sadanand, by email
Lighting up with recycling
I am part of a wonderful
team at a school and I
just had to share a photo
of a recycling art project
that our art teacher, Carey
Roberts, initiated with her
Grade 5 classes – a giant
(working!) chandelier
composed entirely of
bottle caps, beads, fishing
line and hardboard. It
took pride of place in the
annual art exhibition at
our school where every
child has at least one
piece of art displayed – a
mammoth task for our
art teacher! The Grade 5
children collected all
the bottle caps – tens of
thousands of them! I’m not
sure of the final number
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Gardening
and crafting
I found a copy of Ideas
from September 2010 the
other day and came
across a wonderful section
entitled ‘Then and Now’,
which included a project
for making a garden hold-
all. I have recently taken
up gardening and jumped
at the chance for another
craft project. I was thrilled
with the results.
Danielle Brown,
by email
of caps that went into the
making of this chandelier,
but the result is nothing
short of spectacular.
Charmaine Holloway,
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 coLour inspiration

Things to do
in the garden
╚ Deadhead roses regularly.
╚ Prune evergreen trees to allow
more sunlight into flower beds.
╚ Mulch your flower beds well to
conserve water.
╚ Plant spinach, cabbage, lettuce,
celery and leeks.
╚ Split and replant agapanthus,
irises and daylilies (this is an easy
and cost-effective way to fill
flower beds).

March creative
calendar
compiled by
Lynnae endersby

Make a difference
Support the following organisations this month by visiting their websites or calling them
to find out more about what they do in the community and how you can get involved:
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org.za, 011 718 6746
The Haven Night Shelter: www.haven.org.za, 021 425 4700

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 WINE of the month
by Diana Procter

March is the height of Pronounce it:

summer, perfect for
drinking a well-chilled,
refreshing white wine. Take
a break from Sauvignon
Blanc and opt for a
youthful, fresh and fruity
Chenin instead – you’ll
be rewarded by loads
of flavour and drinking
pleasure, and they’re often
very purse-friendly too.
This style of Chenin Blanc
has flavours that range
from tart green apple,
green plum and lime
to ripe stone or tropical
fruit, melon and citrus,
all balanced and lifted
by fresh acidity. You may
also find herbal or floral
characters, and mineral
notes on some examples.
‘shen-ien blonk’.
Drink it with:
fresh fish and seafood,
sashimi, roast pork or duck
especially when cooked
with apple or lemon,
curried chicken salad, Thai
green papaya salad and
lightly spiced Malay dishes,
or pretty much any protein
in a creamy sauce.
Try these:
Simonsig (R38 a bottle),
Stellenrust (R40; the
official London Olympics
2012 white wine), Villiera
(R43), Kleine Zalze
Vineyard Selection (R37),
Mulderbosch Steen op
Hout (R40), Ken Forrester
Petit (R40) and De Bos Sur
Lie (R55).

HERB of the month

francois oberholster • colour insPiration: ed o’riley • others: suPPlied

Lavender blooms in midsummer with fragrant lilac

Photos: roses: gallo images/getty images.com • lavender scones:

flowers on long stalks. The flowers attract bees and

butterflies to the garden and it’s also a versatile herb
for cooking. The flowers and leaves can be used fresh
in salads and in baking, while the buds and stems can
be used dried in savoury dishes like stews and sauces.

Lavender scones
Rub 80ml (75g) cold, cubed butter into 410ml (225g)
self-raising flour. Add 45ml (40g) castor sugar and
10ml chopped fresh lavender flowers. Mix in 1 egg
and 30ml buttermilk, but don’t over mix. If the dough
seems too dry, add a little more buttermilk. Roll out to
a 2,5cm thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut out
scone shapes with a scone cutter. Place on a greased
and dusted baking tray. Brush with a little buttermilk
and dust with flour. Bake in a preheated oven at 220oC
for 10 to 12 minutes. Leave to cool then serve with jam
and whipped cream. Makes 10.
Must-attend market
Visit the Bay Harbour Market, which is situated in an old
factory on the water’s edge in Hout Bay in Cape Town,
where you’ll find local art and crafts, fashion, food, craft
beer and wine, and live entertainment. Trading hours are
Friday from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from
9.30am to 4pm. There is also a Comedy Supper Club on
the first Wednesday of every month, as well as an auction
every Saturday at 11am. Find the market at 31 Harbour
Road, Hout Bay. Go to www.bayharbour.co.za or call
082 570 5997 for more information.

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 DIARY for the month
Until 10 March
Pick hanepoot grapes at De Krans
Wine Cellar near Calitzdorp. This
fun-filled picking experience takes
place every day (except Sundays)
from 8am until 4pm. Grapes cost
R5,40/kg and visitors are welcome
to bring their own containers. To
book, call 044 213 3314 or email
dekrans@mweb.co.za
2 – 3 March
Join in the fun as wineries from the
Durbanville wine valley celebrate
the harvest season at the annual
Feast of the Grape, which takes
place at the Durbanville Race
Course from noon to 5pm on
both days. Tickets cost R100 for
adults and R50 for children. Book
through www.webtickets.co.za. Go
to www.durbanvillewine.co.za for
more information.
7 – 10 March
Applications are open for the Africa
Craft Trust’s training programme,
Access Markets for Profit, which
is held at the SARCDA wholesale
home accessories and gift fair at
Gallagher Estate, Midrand. This
course offers the latest trend and
market information for the craft
sector, delivered by industry experts.
The training will prepare you to
increase your business and access
new wholesale and export markets
in South Africa and internationally.
The cost is R12 900. Learn more
on the Africa Craft Trust website,
www:africacrafttrust.org.za/
resource-and-training-1.html or email
admin@africacrafttrust.org.za 21 – 24 March
Homeowners, decorators, house
renovators, trend seekers and food
16 March enthusiasts can look forward to
Head off to Leopard’s Leap Family the annual Decorex Durban show
Vineyards in Franschhoek for the at the Durban Exhibition Centre.
annual Franschhoek Summer Wines Hours are from 10am to 8pm and
event. More than 30 of the valley’s tickets cost R60, R50 for pensioners
wineries will be showing their and students, and R10 for children
summer wines and there will be live under 12. Go to www.decorex.co.za
entertainment and great food on for more information.
offer too. The festival will be open
from noon until 5pm. Tickets cost
R180 per person, which includes
a tasting. To book, email events@
franschhoek.org.za, go to www.
webtickets.co.za or call 021 876 2861.

3 March
At Eikendal Estate’s Weintaufe
Harvest Celebration (outside
Stellenbosch), you can enjoy wine
tastings, live music, craft stalls,
tractor rides, fly fishing, barrel
stomping and more. Entrance
is R60 per person and includes
a glass and barrel tasting of the
2013 Chardonnay for adults.
Children under the age of 12 enter
for free. The event starts at 10am.
For more information or to book
tickets, call 021 855 1422 or email
info@eikendal.co.za
20 March
Take a child to the theatre on the
World Day for Theatre for Children
and Young People and give him or
her the opportunity to fall in love
with the arts. The ‘Take a Child to the
Theatre Today’ global campaign, led
by ASSITEJ (International Association
of Theatre for Children and Young
People), aims to unite theatres across
the world in giving young people
access to the arts. Or help sponsor a
child by texting ‘Theatre4Youth’ to
38490 at a cost of R10.
28 March – 1 April
Visit the annual Rand Show at the
Johannesburg Expo Centre for a
great day out for the whole family.
Highlights include an arts festival,
outdoor film festival and Bollywood
film festival, rock and pop music
festivals, Afrikaans music festival,
a carnival and an adventure and
extreme zone. Call 011 462 1989 or
go to www.randshow.co.za for
more information.

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 books Craft & faSHION

Blogs
compiled by Diana Procter
Dia na.P roc ter@ med ia24 .com

fOOD
Cellarmasters in the Kitchen
by Wendy Toerien
(Random House Struik, R395)
All books Are AvAilAble At exclusive books or www.kAlAhAri.com • photos: ed o’riley • buyer’s guide on pAge 126.
Anna Sui Fashion Idea Book
by Anna Sui
(Chronicle Books, R215)
Fans of the iconic fashion
designer can peek into the
world of Anna Sui with this
sketchbook, where blank
pages for drawing on are
interspersed with fashion
designs, scans of textiles,
and inspiring quotes from
Craft: Techniques & Projects
(DK Crafts, R358)
From textile crafts and
beadwork to soap making
and glass work, Craft is
crammed with more than
50 contemporary projects
and over 300 techniques
for crafters of all abilities.
Follow step-by-step photos,
simple text, and advice on
tools and materials to create

Limoncello and Linen Water:
A Trousseau of Italian Recipes
by Tessa Kiros
(Murdoch Books, R397)
This book celebrates the
heritage of Italy and is a
tribute to the women in our
lives – mothers, mothers-in-
law, grandmothers – and the
important lessons we learn
from them. With delicious
recipes ranging from family
dishes to preserves and
cakes, this book is a precious
heirloom to treasure.
Wendy Toerien has been Sui’s 20-year career. your own beautiful objects.
writing about wine for
over 20 years. Her latest NOvelS
book focuses on the 45
members of the Cape
Winemakers Guild and
their thoughts, opinions
and philosophies on wine.
A profile piece on each of
the winemakers features
anecdotes and insights
into their life with food and
wine, and includes two of
their favourite recipes each,
matched with one or more
of their top wines.

The Secret Book The Red House

BlOgS Of tHe MONtH of Frida Kahlo: A Novel
by F. G. Haghenbeck
http://lanaloustyle.com
(Simon & Schuster, R205)
Lana Kenney blogs about design, décor, fashion,
When some notebooks by
Cape Town restaurants and more.
www.abeautifulmess.com frida Kahlo were recently
Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman from Missouri found, Mexican novelist
believe the best things in life are home-made. They Haghenbeck was inspired
share their inspirations, DIY projects and recipes. to write a fictional account
www.amerrymishapblog.com of her life. the book is filled
Jennifer Hagler, a jewellery designer in Idaho, shares with memories, thoughts
her loves and likes, with a focus on interior design, and recipes, as well as
photography, crafts, food and travel. details of her relationships
with famous personalities.
by Mark Haddon
(Jonathan Cape, R241)
The Red House is about
the extraordinariness of
the ordinary, weaving the
words and thoughts of
eight characters together
with fainter, stranger voices.
Mark Haddon, author of The
Curious Incident of the Dog
in the Night-time, has once
again written a funny and
insightful novel.

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 Food
Entertaining Louisa Holst looks at a
few fabulous food ideas.
LHo lst@ med ia24 .com

Wheat-free and easy

For quick and easy wheat-free solutions, try out the
Bob’s Red Mill range of wheat-free baking products,
available at Dis-Chem stores. The range includes easy-
to-prepare cake, cookie and muffin ready-mixes.

Indulge yourself
If you’re a chocoholic, look for Frey Chocolates,
now available in South Africa at Pick n Pay
and Spar stores. With amazing flavours
like Dark Lemon & Pepper and
Pecan & Caramel, it’s no
wonder that Frey is the
number one selling
chocolate brand

Coffee
in Switzerland.

& cake
Relax with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake at Love
Sassy
Cake Café in Burgundy Estate, Cape Town. They describe

Photos: Ed o’RilEy and suPPliEd • styling: hannEs KoEgElEnbERg

the dishes on their menu as ‘honest food, cooked from Sauvignon
the heart’. They have a range of to-die-for cakes and Try out a bottle of award-
introduce new flavours regularly. They also sell South winning Groote Post
African-made gift goodies. Call them on 021 558 9215. Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (R79).
Winemaker Lukas Wentzel
describes it as follows: ‘An
explosion of fruit driven by
lime, gooseberry and kiwi
fruit, and underpinned by a
thread of minerality. A lively
wine, with intense flavours,
that has a long finish,
making this a crowd-pleaser
for any occasion.’

LovE To BAkE
The new Love to Bake range of baking utensils is now available at Clicks. They are fun, fresh and
come in a variety of colours. The range includes cookie cutters, silicone moulds and cake stands.

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 Lifestyle
dala Watts and Lizel Cloete share
what’s new in the world of craft,
décor and stitchcraft.
dwa t ts@ med ia24 .com
Lizel .Cloe te@m edia 24.co m
Do You know of a LovELY nEw shoP oR
bEautIfuL DécoR oR cRaft RangE that wE shouLD know about?
If so, EmaIL us anD wE wILL consIDER fEatuRIng It on thIs PagE.

Princess pretty
Linen House has started
2013 with a new range
of children’s bed linen,
including this irresistible
Boho Butterfly set
for young girls that is
inspired by Scandinavian
embroidery. It consists
Chic new bistro in store of a duvet cover and
Weylandts recently opened another of pillow-case and costs
their popular eateries, The Kitchen, at the R900 for a single bed
Weylandts shop in Green Point. Relax with size. Available at selected
friends at this chic fusion bistro, under the suppliers. Call Gill Pryce
management of head chef Charlene Pretorius, Lewis on 021 552 1060 or
after you’ve done your décor shopping. go to www.linenhousesa.
blogspot.com for details.

Summer
deSignS
The new fabric range from
Hertex features geometric
patterns. Lime yellow, grey
and soft blue designs are
printed on a creamy white
background and have
intriguing names such as
mind games and Fluster.
There are also floral patterns
and a tropical damask. go
to www.hertex.co.za or call
0860 437 839 for details.
Photos: ED o’RILEY anD suPPLIED

For you, sweetheart

Next time you’re on the N2, don’t drive past Swellendam – turn off and pop in at Hartsgoed in the main
street. Take delight in all the beautiful décor items, children’s bed linen, cushions, clothes and accessories for
the house. Hartsgoed is owned by Alet van Zyl, her mother Nerina Brown and sister Betty Brown. Betty also
has a shop in Upington, The Mark of B. Go to www.hartsgoed.co.za if you’d like to order something by post.

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 FRAME IT car in. smi th@ me dia 24. com

We’ve selected these quirky, modern and vintage-inspired

frames for you to display your precious memories in.
White frame
(R665) from
Vamp.
A broad
mounting Hanger-framed mirror
board will add (R230) from Abode.
emphasis to
your image.

Silhouette
(R89,99) from
Mr Price Home.
TIP You can
Oak box frame (R189) from O.live. have your own
This is the perfect frame for small silhouettes
three-dimensional objects. cut out from
Supawood.

Wall decal (55 x

40cm, R220) from
Lecia De Waal.
Display a photo, art
Print (R300) from Vamp. piece or mirror in this
Go frameless and use a semi-permanent
photos: Ed o’rilEy • buyEr’s guidE on pagE 126

clamp to display your prints. stick-on frame.

TIP Secure a small piece of
cardboard on the top of
either side of the print to
prevent the clamp from
damaging your print.

Distressed wooden frame (R99) from Loads

of Living. We love this recycled wood frame.

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 Print (R400) from Vamp.
Hang your images on a piece of rope or cord
using old-fashioned wooden clothes pegs.

Find a picture of frame

that you like on the
internet, then copy
the image onto sturdy
cardboard, cut it out and Wooden frame (R99)
stick on the wall. from Country Road.

Vintage print (R300) from O.live.

A thin black frame gives
a vintage look to an image.

Silhouette
(R89,99)
from Mr
Price Home.

Hanger (R69,95
for a set of two)
from Woolworths.
Copy an image of a
frame onto sturdy
cardboard for an
inexpensive, immediate
and unique frame. Stick
photo corners on the
back of the frame and
position your image in
the middle. Attach the
image to a clip hanger
and hang from the wall.

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 décor
Focus wall
A focus wall painted with blackboard paint serves as a
handy place for writing important notes and keeping
track of to-do lists.

Table (R1 900) from @home. Chair (R745) from Chair Crazy.
Owl (R179) and clock (R179) from Typo. Ceramic container
(R200) from O.Live. Selection of books from Exclusive Books.
Light (R795) from Weylandts. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

by Carin Smith
assistant mia GrundlinGh
photos Ed O’rilEy

Think like a stylist to create

picture worthy spaces in your
home that have a personal touch.

A stylist’s touch
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 Shot on location at the
home of Lolla Orchard of
http://ilovelovelolla.blogspot.com/
and in our studio.

Display your collections

Curate your home. Display your collections of found objects, sentimental heirlooms
and beautiful things around your house. Create little displays that tell a story by
grouping the same kinds of items together in clusters of uneven numbers.

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 décor

Accessories on show
Treasured accessories can often
be as pretty as pieces of art, so
display them on hooks in your
bedroom to add interest to a plain
wall. This way you’ll not only have
them close at hand, but you’ll have
solved the problem of where and
how to store them.

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 A bit of bling
For a feminine feel, add a touch of
sparkle by painting an interesting
headboard design onto the wall.
Silver paint has the added bonus
of reflecting light, making the
space appear bigger.

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 décor
Get organised
Organise a collection of books by
colour for a clean, uncluttered and
modern look. If you have a book that
doesn’t work in your colour scheme,
turn it around so that only the white
pages are visible. To add to the
organised effect, colour coordinate
your personal mementos on the
bookshelf along with your books.

Bookshelf (R2 500) from @home.

Metal stool (R595) and wire basket
(R329) from Weylandts.
(From top left) White ceramic vase
(R350) and glass bottle (R120) from
O.Live. Clock (R595) from Weylandts.
Books from Exclusive Books. A and Z
bookends (R290) from Abode. Yarn
ceramic container (R119) from Typo.
Ceramic vase (R180) from Quirky Me.
Glass jar (R59) and blue glass vase (R79)
from Weylandts. Glass (R15,99) from
Mr Price Home. Glass jar (R249) from
Weylandts. Wooden heart (R795) from
Abode. Ceramic vase (R220) from
@home. Lantern (R79,99) from Mr Price
Home. Wooden box (R280) from Abode.

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Personal touch
Give your living room a lived-in feel by adding personal touches such as
books, comfortable cushions, photos and beautiful mirrors. A dark wall acts as
a dramatic clean canvas, but be aware that it can make a small room look even
smaller. To counter this, display mirrors on the wall as these will make
the room appear bigger by giving depth to it.

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 décor

Create a cosy feel

A large room with high
ceilings can often look quite
sparse. Hanging an oversized
print on one of the walls will
give it a more cosy feeling.
Keep the rest of your décor
items in the same colour
scheme to create the sense
of an intimate space.

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 Invest in a tray
If you find a tray you like, buy it
- we can guarantee you’ll find
a multitude of uses for it. For
example, a tray is a good way to
keep a collection contained, it can
act as a firm surface for displaying
items on a soft ottoman, and it
will also protect an antique table
top. A pretty tray will always add
interest to a room and can even be
hung on the wall like an artwork.

Tray (R395) from Weylandts.

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 craft

Patchwork wall
This wall is so irresistible
that you will want to keep
adding squares! Turn to page 32
for the instructions.

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We show you some clever ways to
make the most of your fabric remnants.
by LIZEL CLOE TE assistant CISKIA HANEKOM
st yling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

Covered buttons, rings and brooches

Buttons are an easy way to brighten up just about anything. Use them
for jewellery or to beautify a cushion. Turn to page 32 for instructions.
Fabric from Dot’s Quilts. Table (R995) from Abode. Mat (R259) from Mr Price Home.
Throw (R259) from @home. Rabbit (R320) from Quirky Me. Alarm clock (R295) from
In Good Company. Dress (price on request) from Karoo Moon. Buyer’s guide on
page 126.

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 craft

Patchwork wall

We covered 490 x 490mm pieces

of cardboard with fabric. Cut the
fabric squares 500 x 500mm so you
can fold the edges to the back and
glue them down. Make sure that
the fabric is ironed and wrinkle-free
before you apply permanent spray
glue, cold glue or modge podge to
the wrong side and stick it to the
cardboard. Rub out any creases, pull
the fabric taut, fold the edges over to
the back and stick them in place. Use
double-sided adhesive tape (the thin
sponge type) to stick the squares to
the wall. You can also decoupage the
fabric squares directly onto the wall,
if you prefer. Apply a few layers of
modge podge to the fabric remnant
before you cut out the squares with
a rotary cutter or pair of needlework
scissors, then stick them to the wall
with more modge podge. Or create
the same effect with leftover pieces
of wallpaper. Scrapbooking paper
will also look lovely and is already
cut in squares. Remember to choose
fabric or paper that is in the same
colour scheme.

Rings and brooches

Sets of self-cover buttons in

different sizes are available from
haberdashery shops. The sets
contain everything you need to
cover the buttons with your own
fabric remnants. To make a ring
or brooch from a button, first
remove the shank on the back so
it won’t get in the way when you
glue the button to a brooch pin
or ring blank. Use a little epoxy
glue to stick the pieces together.
TIP You can also make earrings or
bracelets with the buttons, or stick Pillow TIP
them to a hair clip for a pretty hair Give a plain pillow a dab of colour Use the same idea
embellishment. Or convert them with self-cover buttons. Choose to brighten up a
into fridge magnets by sticking a fabrics that match your bed linen plain-coloured
magnet to the back. or other décor items. blouse or jacket.

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Decoupage box
Cover a wooden box and use it to
store all your loose needlework items.
You will need
╚ wooden box
╚ pretty fabric remnants
(we used three designs)
╚ modge podge
╚ universal undercoat or PVA
paint (optional; see step 1)
╚ paintbrushes
To make
1 If your fabric is thin or if there are
pictures on the box, first paint
the box with a coat of universal
undercoat or white PVA. Leave to
dry completely.
2 Place the box on the fabric and
cut out a piece to cover the
outside of the box. Cut the fabric
a little larger than the box, so it
can fold over the inside edge. Trim
the corners, but leave a little seam
on one side of each corner so that
the other side can fold in for a
neat finish.
3 Work on a black bag that has been
cut open. Paint a layer of modge
podge over the wrong side of the
fabric. Leave to dry – it will then
pull away from the plastic easily.
4 Paint a layer of modge podge
over the outside of the box, place
the box in position on the fabric
and rub the fabric onto the box to
stick it in place. Seal with another
layer of modge podge.
5 Decoupage the inside of the
box and the lid in the same way.
Leave the modge podge to dry
thoroughly before using the box.

Go to ideasmag.co.za to see how to cover

buttons with embroidered fabric.

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 craft

by LIZEL CLOE TE assistant CISKIA HANEKOM

ex tra st yling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

Roses from silk

Make these
elegant fabric
roses. We used raw
silk, but you can
use any type of
fabric suitable for
the item you
are decorating.

Scatter cushion
Make roses in a few
different colours and hand-
stitch them to a cushion.
Turn to page 36 for step-
by-step instructions
to make the roses.

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 Shoes
Pumps become a
unique fashion item
with the addition of
fabric roses. Choose
fabric in a matching
colour or with a
dainty design. Stick
the roses to the shoes
with a glue gun.

Shoes (R59,99) from Mr Price.

Mat (R229) from Mr Price Home.
Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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 how to

Fabric rose

You will need

• fabric
• needle and thread
• needlework scissors
• glue gun
• pencil and ruler

To make

1 You need one long strip of fabric 2 3

for each rose. Measure 5cm along
the selvedge of the fabric and
make a cut about 3cm long.
2 Tear the fabric at the cut to make
a 5cm-wide strip, right across
the width of the fabric. Ours was
137cm long.
3 Work large tacking stitches along
the one raw edge, about 1cm
from the edge. Gather the fabric
as you work. Don’t cut off the
thread when you reach the end;
tie it in a loop or pin it in place. 4 5
4 Switch on your glue gun. Place
a drop of glue on the other end
of the gathered strip, just above
the tacking stitches, and fold the
fabric in half.
5 Now start to roll up the strip, with
the folded edge facing upwards
and the raw edges downwards,
glueing as you roll it up. Continue
folding the strip double, rolling
it and glueing it. Take care not to
burn your fingers.
6 Roll the strip up until there is
6 7
about 5cm left at the end. Pull in
the thread to gather up the base
of the rose, place glue on the base
and stick the loose end over it.
7 Trim away the end around the
rose. You can now use your rose as
a decoration.
TIP For an interesting effect, try
making roses with colourful strips
of fabric.

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 Handbag
Decorate a plain
handbag with small
roses for a special
occasion. Sew them
to the bag by hand, or
stick them down with
a glue gun or with
strong glue.

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 stitchcraft
Sew fast,
sew easy These four easy and inspiring projects from
Sarah Moore’s book Homemade Gifts Vintage Style
Homemade Gifts
Vintage Style
by Sarah Moore (Kyle Books
Limited) is for people who
want to make personal gifts
or to save money by making
presents themselves, for
vintage lovers and anyone
keen to get creative and give
their home a personal touch.
The author, Sarah Moore,
is a self-confessed vintage
addict and mother of three
who makes and sells vintage-
inspired pieces at local craft
fairs and Christmas markets.
Go to www.kylebooks.com
or to your nearest bookstore
to find this book.
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can be made over a weekend.
Tapestry cushions
It’s simply not possible to have too
many cushions! They can instantly
alter the style of a room as the sea-
sons change, from blousy summer
pinks and greens to subtle winter
tweeds and checks, and they remain
a relatively low-cost way of updating
a look. These cushions are made with
reclaimed tapestry fronts and pieces
of vintage blanket on the back, so
they can be enjoyed from all sides.
You can, of course, stitch your own
tapestry panels, but not everyone
has the time and patience for that.
However, fire screens, pictures, chair
seats and cushions were all made
from tapestry panels in the past,
and there is still a plentiful supply
of these embroideries to reclaim
and make into plump feather-filled
furnishing accessories.
You will need
• tapestry panel
• backing fabric
• cushion inner
• tape measure
• pins
• sewing thread
• hand-sewing needle
• ribbons (optional)
To make
1 The size of the cushion will be
dictated by the tapestry panel, so
choose a cushion inner that
is about 2cm smaller all around
than the panel. If you need to cut
the tapestry, set your sewing
machine to a tight zigzag stitch
and zigzag along the inside of the
cutting line before you cut, which
will help to prevent the stitching
from unravelling.
2 For the back of the cushion,
choose a wool fabric that
complements the tapestry. A piece
of unblemished and non-holey
fabric from an old blanket or tweed
coat, or any thick linen is perfect.
Cut the backing to the same size as
the tapestry panel.
3 With right sides facing, pin the
fabrics together. Set your sewing
machine to a small, straight stitch
and sew around three sides of the
cover. Turn the cover right side out
and stuff with the cushion inner.
4 Hand sew the open side closed
using slip stitch. Alternatively, you
can turn in and hem the edges
and sew a couple of ribbons to
each side of the opening to tie the
cushion closed.
 Tapestry cushions

A special thank you to Kyle Books Limited

and Sarah Moore, author of Homemade Gifts Vintage
Style, for permission to publish these projects.

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 stitchcraft

Easy peasy lace trim

choker (this page)
and guest soaps
(facing page). Turn
to page 42 for
the instructions.

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 stitchcraft
Easy peasy lace trim choker
Delicate and very vintage looking, this
lacy ruffle of a choker will only take a
moment to make. You can also make
some shorter ones that can be worn as
pretty cuffs.
You will need
• piece of strong ribbon long
enough to make a choker or cuff
• Velcro or poppers
• lace trims
• pins
• hand-sewing needle
• sewing thread
• spray starch
• iron
To make
1 Hem the ends of the ribbon and
sew on some Velcro or several
poppers in order to make an
adjustable choker.
2 Lay the ribbon out, right side up,
on a table and lay little pieces of
lace of different lengths all the
way along it. Pin them in place
then sew them to the ribbon by
hand using small running stitches,
or with a sewing machine,
removing the pins as you go.
3 Spray the choker heavily with
spray starch and then press it flat.
Guest soaps
We just love these neat little stacks
of soaps for the bathroom. You can
also give them as gifts. Use wrapping
paper, old wallpaper, an out-of-date
map or even fabric to wrap up your
favourite scents and size of soap.
Squares of hand-cut soaps work well,
or simply buy family packs from a
chemist or supermarket. Pretty ribbon,
thick string and bias binding all make
lovely trimmings.
You will need
╚ bars of soap
╚ pretty wrapping paper, vintage
wallpaper, fabric, or maps
╚ string, ribbon, bias binding, or
rickrack
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To make
1 Cut a piece of paper or fabric just
large enough to fit around the
soap, place the bar on it and wrap
it up like a neat little present. Tie
the ribbon around and knot it
in a bow. Add a little tag with a
handwritten note explaining what
type of soap is inside, if you like.
2 Wrap up lots of soaps in all sorts
of different combinations and give
them as little thank-you gifts, or
bundle them together and pop
them into a basket with some
pretty bottles of shampoo and
bath oil.
Little girl’s easy skirt
This skirt is about as simple as making
clothes can be and you can choose
your scale, so you can make the skirt
big enough for Barbie or as short as is
nice for your niece. Have a good hunt
for suitably pretty or patterned fabric,
take advantage of any recycled fabric
that already has a hemmed side or
embroidery, or cut down an old skirt
to just the right size. If you find some
fabric that would look better in another
colour, there are some really simple-to-
use cold-water dyes available. White
damask tablecloths that are no longer
fit for the table look particularly good
when dyed, as colour highlights the
woven pattern.
You will need
• fabric
• tape measure
• cold-water dye, if required
• wide elastic, to fit waist size
• large safety pin
• hand-sewing needle
• sewing thread
• buttons and embellishments,
if required
To make
1 You will need a rectangle of fabric
about 10cm longer than the
length you want the finished skirt
to be, and wide enough to be
gathered to make a flouncy skirt.
Follow the packet instructions for
the dye if you want to change the
colour of the fabric.
2 Wash and press the fabric first and
turn over a narrow double hem
at the bottom and a deeper one
at the top of the skirt. Press them
for a neat finish. If the fabric has
an existing finished edge that is
pretty, you can use that at the
bottom of the skirt instead of
using a hem.
3 Hand sew or use the machine’s
zigzag stitch to neatly sew the
bottom hem, and use straight
stitch to sew the waist hem.
Make sure that the resulting
casing is wide enough to thread
the elastic through.
4 If you would like to add any patch
pockets, simply hem a square of
fabric on all four sides, then sew it
in the desired position to the skirt
around three sides.
5 Fold the skirt in half, with right
sides facing, and line up the two
raw edges. Starting at the bottom
hem, machine-sew all the way up
the side of the skirt using straight
stitch, until you reach the waist.
Stop short of the top so that
you can easily thread the elastic
through the casing. Secure the
stitching and then turn the skirt
right side out.
6 Hook the safety pin through
the end of the elastic and shut
it carefully. Push it through the
wide waist hem, scrunching up
the fabric evenly as you pull the
elastic through. Make sure that the
other end of the elastic doesn’t
disappear inside the fabric; maybe
pin it to the skirt to be safe.
7 When the safety pin emerges
at the other end of the hem,
hand-sew the ends of the elastic
together really firmly. Then turn
in and hand-sew the last little
section of seam at the top. Press
the skirt. Add some buttons or
extra trimmings for decoration,
if you like.
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 your life
A
therapy
s visual merchandiser and
photographer at the Cape
Town head office of a large clothing
retailer, you would expect Christine
Faulhammer to have plenty of
opportunities to fully express her
creativity. But she says although
she has a creative job, her work –
just like every other job – involves
plenty of routine, restrictions on
her creativity and enforced dead-
lines. All of these factors combine
to stifle her creativity. That’s why
she loves to paint when she’s at
home. ‘That’s when I get to do what-
ever I want. I paint the things that I
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feel deep in my soul,’ says Christine.
Painting is an activity that helps
her stay on course mentally. ‘We
all go through phases where we
have to look inwards to see if the
life we’re living is what we really
want. At a time when I was battling
to make sense of everything, I was
able to find peace of mind through
my painting, and also in the poems
I wrote at the time,’ she relates.
Priscilla Meintjies also applies the
therapeutic benefits of painting at
her guesthouse at Jacobsbaai on
the Cape West Coast, where she
helps people with wellness therapy
through the use of art. Priscilla is an
artist with a background in human
resources. She’s also a trained
Lifeline volunteer and Christian
counsellor. After presenting ABET
(Adult Basic Education and Training)
classes, she realised some of her
students’ learning problems were
actually psychological problems. ‘I
encouraged them to paint, because
that’s what was familiar to me. I
immediately noticed how much
calmer they became. And when they
were in this calmer frame of mind,
they found it much easier to learn.’
Priscilla’s faith in the therapeutic
value of art and crafts is shared
by increasing numbers of people.
The support it provides to those
who suffer from depression,
anxiety, trauma, stress and many
other mental illnesses or medical
conditions, is gaining greater
recognition. Then there’s also
the soothing rhythm offered by
activities such as knitting, crochet,
kneading dough or mosaic work
(where you’re repeatedly placing
small pieces of tiles or glass to
create a beautiful, harmonious
design). These are all activities that
foster a sense of inner peace. This
kind of calm shifts our inner focus
and helps us put distance between
ourselves and our problems. This
lessens feelings of anxiety and fear
Whenever things go wrong or when you are
struggling to cope, at least one person will
tell you that if you keep yourself occupied,
things will improve. But will they? And why?

by ERL A RABE st yling cARin smith photos Ed O’RiLEy

and empowers the person to face meditative state. This is a process

the world again.
Abraham le Roux is a psychologist
and recognised glass artist from
Cape Town. He says the chemical
imbalance in the brain that makes
us feel anxious and depressed can
be addressed by forcing ourselves
to be active, rather than with-
drawing from society and living a
more passive, even reclusive, life.
According to Abraham you should
try to ‘fake it till you make it’.
Knitting is a particularly popular
form of craft-based therapy. Briton
Betsan Corkhill is the driving
force behind Stitchlinks (www.
stitchlinks.com) and has worked
with medical researchers doing
ground-breaking work on the
therapeutic benefits of crafts,
especially knitting. Stitchlinks
has already established numerous
groups of knitters across England,
and is starting to gain mainstream
recognition. Knitting is so effective
because it involves two hands,
which means you’re using both
the right and left sides of your
brain. This, in turn, will help to
improve your balance, harmony
and rhythm, and bring about a
profoundly calm, deeply relaxed,
almost meditative state of being.
The work of Stitchlinks has shown
that knitting can unlock the body’s
‘natural medicine cabinet’, and help
to combat uncertainty by enabling
this composed state of mind.
Abraham agrees that the focus
required to do craft work and
the inherent rhythm of repetitive
movements create a similarly
that allows our busy minds to calm
down, providing a refuge from
feelings of restlessness, anger,
aggression, fear, anxiety and con-
cern. ‘Knitting is an example of
a practical activity that can help
bring this about, and enable your
brain to tackle challenges with
much greater clarity.’
Nowadays we have so little time
for soothing rituals – the things
that helped anchor our forebears,
and which comfort us in times of
turmoil. Making tea, unpacking
your wool basket while touching
and taking in the different colours
and textures, choosing some music
to listen to as you work, sorting
paints and positioning your easel
just so, and cleaning and packing
away paintbrushes all become little
rituals in crafters’ lives.
It’s believed people who suffer
from depression view the world
in various shades of grey. So by
working with many different shades
of wool or paint, they’re forced to
create patterns with those colours,
and therefore harmony. Over time
the positive effects of these colours
spill over into other areas of their
life, including the way in which
they view the world. Although
the predominant colour for her
was blue, and not grey, Christine
says she knows these feelings all
too well: ‘There was a time when
everything in my life was blue. My
paintings were blue, our house
was painted blue, I even
wore blue all the time.
But when I started
 your life
using other colours in my paintings,
and wearing more colourful things,
it helped tremendously to restore
colour to the rest of my life.’
Interestingly, the Spanish artist
Pablo Picasso became well known
for his Blue Period, but few people
realise it started in the aftermath
of the death of a close friend.
Kathryn Vercillo is an American
blogger who has overcome a life-
long battle with debilitating, life-
threatening depression – she tells
the story of how she ended up on
the bathroom floor with a knife in
her hand poised near her wrist –
with traditional psychotherapy and
crochet. Kathryn is not alone.
In her book Crochet
Saved My Life,
she relates
similar
jam jar cosies. I did this to stay
sane; it was a constant, it was
predictable, it was a way to be in
the here and now.’
Art and craft give us the
opportunity to express our creat-
ivity and satisfy the need to create
something – and it doesn’t matter
whether it’s a tea cosy or a ball gown
for a matric farewell. To be able to
do something, and do it well, is one
of the most satisfying things in life.
Kathryn also says that your art
and craft work become creations
that you’re proud of, and they give
you something other than your
problems, troubles or suffering to
focus on and talk about. Even if
they don’t specifically like baking,
crochet or embroidery, your family
and friends will be only too happy
to listen to you talk about these
over the world include knitting,
stitchcraft, embroidery, crochet and
weaving classes, as well as wood
and metal work. Elana Rudolf is a
remedial therapist working with
therapeutic art at the Michael Oak
Waldorf School in Cape Town. She
uses therapeutic art when she works
with pupils who have, for example,
lived through their parents’ messy
divorce, suffer from trauma in the
aftermath of a criminal attack, or
young people struggling with self-
esteem or behavioural problems.
She mostly lets them work with
paint, clay, charcoal and pastels to
express their thoughts and feelings,
to help them cope.
‘The programme lasts only two
short terms, but by the end of the
first term I can usually see a shift
starting to take place in a child.

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stories of things, instead of lamenting the
women such things that darken your moods.
as Laurie Making something for someone
Wheeler, gives us a sense of pride and self-
who was worth. Alain de Botton writes in
suffering The Pleasures and Sorrows of
from post- Work: ‘We are diluted in gigantic
traumatic intangible projects, which leave
stress us wondering what we did last
disorder. year and, more profoundly, where
Laurie says: we have gone and what we have
‘Whenever amounted to. How different every-
I sat down, I thing is for the craftsman.’ In other
crocheted. I words, craft gives you something
made things for tangible to show for the time and
my friends, energy you’ve invested, as well as
my kids, the pets, the satisfaction of having mastered
I made rugs and a part of the world, or something
doilies and even specific you set out to accomplish.
To make something demands
concentration and will-
power; you can’t do it
if your thoughts are
elsewhere. Waldorf
schools emphasise the
important role of craft
in our development
and the curriculums of
their schools all
I was a remedial teacher for 15
years and during that time I’d
usually start seeing a change only
after about a year or so. But with
the remedial therapy that I use
nowadays, it takes only about 12
sessions,’ says Elana.
Therapeutic art, art therapy
and craft therapy are all
different. Each one works for
different people, depending
on their unique problems, and
each form is also practised
by people with varying levels
of training, qualification and
experience. So the scope is
broad. But one thing that
cuts across all aspects is
the conclusion that it works.
The first conference on the
therapeutic benefits of knitting,
with the theme ‘Knitting to
Facilitate Change’, was held in
Bath, England last year, the
hometown of Stitchlinks. And
it won’t surprise you to hear
that ‘how to knit’ and ‘how to
crochet’ were among the top
10 ‘how to’ searches by South
Africans on Google last year.

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 stitchcraft

Make your own

loose collars
by LoLL a orchard from Love LoLLa st yling carin SmiTh photos ed o’riLey

These three collars will give any dress a whole new look and,
to top it all, detachable collars are right on trend in the fashion stakes.
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Peter Pan collar

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 stitchcraft
from * 14 times, (2 dc, 2 htr, 3 tr, 2 htr, 2
dc) in 5 ch-arch, sl st in last dc. Do not
turn. Work 8 ch for button loop, then
cut yarn, leaving a length of yarn long
enough to sew the chain to the collar
edge to create a loop for the button.
Sew on button to correspond with loop.

Peter Pan collar

You will need

• white fabric of your choice
• template on page 125
• needle
• thread
• pins
• iron-on interfacing
• 1m ribbon or lace
• sewing scissors

To make
1 Use the template on page 125. Cut
the pattern twice on the fold as
indicated and fold open.
2 Iron interfacing to the wrong side of
one of the pieces and place down
with the right side facing upwards.
3 Cut the ribbon in half and pin
2,5cm below each corner (the
ribbon should face inwards).
4 Now place the other fabric
piece with the right side facing
downwards onto the first piece
and pin together (make sure you
do not stitch the remainder of the
ribbon or lace into the seam; the
lace should be loose between the
Crocheted collar To crochet two fabric pieces).
Using a 3mm crochet hook, work 98 5 Stitch with a 2,5cm seam
You will need ch for the foundation row. allowance all around the collar, but
• 3mm crochet hook 1st row: 1 ch, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, remember to leave a 5cm opening
• Vinnis Colours Cotton DK 1 dc in each ch to end, turn [98 sts]. at the back for turning the collar
of your choice 2nd row: 2 ch, 1 tr in 1st dc, *1 ch, miss through (remember to stitch
• 1 button 1 dc, 1 tr in next st, rep from * until 1 st carefully around the curves).
remains, 1 tr in last st, turn. 6 Trim the seam allowances to
3rd row: 1 ch, 1 dc in each of the first half the width. Clip in the seam
Abbreviations 2 tr, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, * 5 ch, miss the allowances along the curves of the
ch chain stitch next (tr, 1 ch-sp, tr), 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, collar and cut out small triangles
dc double crochet 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, along the inside of the curves,
htr half treble rep from * 14 times, 5 ch, miss the next taking care not to cut the stitching.
rep repeat (tr, 1 ch-sp, tr), 1 dc in last 1 ch-sp, sl st 7 Turn the collar through to the right
sl st slip stitch in last tr and in top of turning ch, turn. side, using a knitting needle to
sp(s) space(s) 4th row: 1 ch, *(2 dc, 2 htr, 3 tr, 2 htr, make it easier and to ensure neat
st(s) stitch(es) 2 dc) in 5 ch-arch, 3 ch, miss next dc, corners. Iron the collar and sew up
tr treble 1 tr in 3 ch-arch, 3 ch, miss next dc, rep the opening with hand stitches.

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 Lace collar

1 Look for old lace at your

sewing store or antique
market. We were fortunate to
find a ready-made lace collar.
2 Sew a button to the back, as
well as an adjustable chain
with hook to go around the
button, and fasten it.
3 You can also buy lace per
metre and make a collar using
the Peter Pan collar template
on page 125.
dressmaker’s dummy (r499) from mr Price home • Buyer’s guide on Page 126

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 your life

50s fun
by carin smith and trac Y GrEEnWOOD photos ED O’riLEY
Have a bit of
fun with flirty
1950s-inspired
fashion and keep
your garments
looking as
good as new by
caring for them
properly.

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 dress up
A 50s-style dress
with a cinched waist
is flattering on most
body types.

Dress (price on
request) from Karoo
Moon. Necklace
(R230) from
Lovisa.

Peg bag (R69,99) from

Mr Price Home.

Opposite page:
Dress (R380) from
Mungo & Jemima.

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 your life
Keep it light
This cowl neckline is versatile and
looks good on most body shapes.

Trousers (R659) from Zara. Top

(R490) from Jo Borkett. Necklace
(R119) from Accessorize. Shoes
(R1 299) from Queue Shoes.

Teapot (R585), cup and saucer

(R250), saucers (part of a set, R230)
and sugar bowl (R240) from Pip
Studio, available at Isabelina.
Cake from Frostings. Cake stand
(R149) and whisk (part of a set of
three, R19) from @home. Cupcake
wrappers (R19,99 per pack),
flamingo tea towel (R99) and clock
(R39) from Mr Price Home. Floral
tea towels (R100 each) and straws
(R100 per pack) from In Good
Company. Turquoise cup and
saucer (R179) from Typo.

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White on White
╚ Prevent yellowing of white
garments by washing them
according to the care label
after each wear. The item
may look clean but body
oils and perspiration can
quickly turn fabric yellow.
╚ Sort clothing carefully and
wash only whites together.
╚ Don’t overload the washing
machine. Detergents can loosen
dirt but will not be able to work
optimally if there isn’t enough
space between the garments.
╚ Never use ordinary bleach to
remove stains because it can
cause yellowing. Rather use
a stain remover specifically
intended for laundry and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
╚ Treat stains before washing.
Don’t wash whites with a stain
as this can ‘set’ the stain.
╚ Dry whites outside in the
sunlight whenever possible
as the sun’s rays help to retain
the garment’s brightness.

Polka-dot top (R485) from Mungo &

Jemima. Apron (R340) and peg basket
(R220) from In Good Company. Pegs
(R195 per set) from L’Orangerie. Iron
(R199,99), housekeeper’s box (R199,99),
basket (R189) and padded hangers
(R29,99 per set) from Mr Price Home.

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 your life

colourful choices
When wearing yellow, choose
a dress in a simple silhouette for
a grown-up look.

Dress (R560) from Mungo & Jemima

Claremont. Jacket (R599) from Zara.
Shoes (R1 299) from Queue Shoes.
Earrings (R130) from Lulu Belle.

KitchenAid (R5 990) from

@home. Sugar bowl (R230)
from In Good Company.

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 All things bright
╚ Keep your colours vibrant by
washing similar shades together.
If a garment is new, wash it
seperately the first time to make
sure it’s colourfast.
╚ Test whether a garment is
colourfast by placing it on a piece
of white cloth while wet and
running a warm iron over it. If some
of the colour comes through onto
the white fabric, it’s not colourfast.
╚ Wash like fabrics with like to
prevent fluff balls adhering to other
types of fabrics and always wash at
temperatures of 50°C or lower. This
will save your garments as well as
your electricity bill.
╚ Never leave wet washing in a pile
as the colours could run and stain
pale garments.

Laundry basket (R59,99)

and glass jar (R79,99) from
Mr Price Home.

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 your life

chic & simple

A shift dress complements
a bigger bust.

Dress (R999) from Zara. Clutch bag

(R399) from Accessorize. Brooch
(R130) and bracelet (R130) from
Lulu Belle.

Letter K (R39) and cupcake

container (R89) from Typo. Milk jug
(R230), dishwashing liquid (R100)
and scrubbing brush (R65) from
In Good Company.

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Wonderful Woollens
╚ Follow to the letter the care
instructions for the yarn (in the
case of handmade items) or the
instructions reflected on the
garment’s care label.
╚ Where possible, wash woollens by
hand using a detergent intended
for that purpose and then rinse
gently in cold water. Press out the
excess water between two neutral-
coloured towels and lie flat to dry.
╚ Do not leave wool to soak and
never wring it dry or spin it dry in
the washing machine.
╚ Wool blends can generally
be machine-washed but at
temperatures lower than 50°C
and coupled with a special
detergent intended for that
purpose. Set your washing
machine on a short spin cycle.
╚ Wool is delicate and should under
no circumstances be boiled
(temperatures of 60°C and higher)
or it will shrink.

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 your life

Fine Fabrics
╚ Lingerie and other fine fabrics
require special care. Wash by hand
in lukewarm soapy water and dry
flat, out of direct sunlight.
╚ Remove the pads from bras and
swimsuits in order to retain the
cup shape.•
╚ Never expose silk to direct sunlight
to dry – it may yellow – and avoid
twisting or wringing it.
╚ When washing delicate garments
in the machine (on the delicates
cycle), place them in a pillowcase,
and use the right detergent.
╚ Fine fabrics require special care.
Check the laundry-care label
and, if the item can be machine
washed, set the temperature to
30°C. Don’t wring out and always
lay flat on a towel to dry.
╚ Silk items can be hung on a hanger
to dry to avoid peg marks.

Model: Gisela from 1085 Artist

Management. • Hair and make-up:
Melissa from Supernova. • Paint
colour on walls: Dulux 30BG 64/140.
• Fridge (R16 599) and washing
machine (R15 999) from Smeg. • Table
(R3 100) from Vamp. • Chairs (R450
each) from @home. • Flooring from
Albert Carpets. • Light (R990) from
Nap. Buyer’s guide on page 126

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 The latest
hairstyles and
products make
it easy to have
lustrous locks
in no time at all.
Ensure your hair
is in top condition
– it’s the basis for
a gorgeous style.

Slick fixes
by ElSa KrügEr

for your hair

photo: gallo images/getty images.com

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 beauty
If your haIr Is . . .
Curly
Curly hair craves moisture, which is why
it frizzes if you so much as walk past a
boiling kettle, never mind in humid
weather. Tame it with Marc anthony
Style Straight Blow Straight Potion
(R99,99), schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair
With Liquid Keratin Express Repair
Conditioner (R47,99), schwarzkopf
Gliss Hair Repair With Liquid Keratin
Leave-In Gloss Treatment (R89,99),
Vo5 Gloss Me Smoothly Shampoo
For Frizzy Hair (R44,99), Vo5 Gloss
Me Smoothly Conditioner For Frizzy
Hair (R44,99), or Vo5 Smoothly Does
It Straigthening Balm (R44,99). Spray
haNNoN Anti-Frizz Silk Finishing Spray
(R135) over it.
Dry
Very dry, ‘thirsty’ and porous hair needs
a regular mini-miracle to keep it silky
soft and shiny. Hairdryers, straightening
irons, heat, chemical treatments and
the elements all contribute to the
drying out of your hair, making it dull
and hard to handle. Such hair must be
nourished often. Try Dove Nourishing
Oil Care Shampoo (R53,95), Trevor
sorbie Ultimate Moisture Mask For
Thick Hair (R129,95), schwarzkopf
Gliss Ultimate Repair Shampoo For
Very Damaged, Dry Hair (R47,99),
schwarzkopf Gliss Ultimate Repair
Conditioner For Very Damaged, Dry
Hair (R47,99), Trevor sorbie 18-MEA
Lipid Shine Complex For Longer Hair
Treatment (R129,99), or Dancoly Mois-
ture Maintenance Cream (R185).
Damaged or has split ends
These problems are usually the result of
treatments such as curling, or colouring
and other chemical processes. Try
TrEsemme Split Mend Shampoo
(R32,95) and Split Mend Conditioner
(R32,95), TrEsemme Thermal Recovery
Shampoo (R49,95), TrEsemme Split
Remedy Intense Recovery Masque
(R59,95), Vo5 Nourish Me Truly Hot
Ageing
It’s not only your face and body that
change with time – your hair ages
too, which affects its strength, colour
and texture. Try avon Herbal Care &
Cholesterol Treatment Conditioner
(R39,95) or Marc anthony Advanced
Colour Protect Anti-Aging Volumizing
Cream (R129,99).
Thin and sparse, or
fine and flat
The correct products can add volume
to thin hair and lift strands at the roots
for a fuller appearance. Look out for
products that are not ‘heavy’ and won’t
drag down hair. Try redken Full Frame
All Over Volumizing Mousse (R292),
Trevor sorbie Protection Conditioner
For Fine Hair (R79,95), TrEsemme
Root Boosting Spray (R69,95), Vo5
Plump Me Up Shampoo For Fine,
Flat Hair (R44,99), Vo5 Plump Me Up
Conditioner For Fine Flat Hair (R44,99),
or Vo5 Plump Me Up Weightless
Mousse Heat Defense (R48,95).
In need of a wash
If you have no time to wash your hair,
try TrEsemme Radiance Dry Shampoo
Instant Fresh (R69,95), or Baptiste XXL
Volume Dry Shampoo (R69,99).
Coloured
Protect your expensive tint or
highlights with products that are
specially formulated to keep the
colour looking vibrant for longer. Try
schwarzkopf Colour Brilliance Extreme
Gloss Spray (R84,95), schwarzkopf
Colour Brilliance Mousse (R74,95),
Vo5 Love My Colour Shampoo For
Coloured Hair (R44,95), or Vo5 Love
My Colour Conditioner For Coloured
Hair (R44,95).
LaTEsT MusT-haVEs for your haIr
Oil! If the combination of oil and hair immediately has you thinking of oily,
unattractive streaks, think again. Oil is the most sought-after ingredient in new
hair formulations. The new delicate oils have the texture of a serum and nourish,
nurture, moisturise and control your hair all in one. They also make it shiny and
Difficult to style
Unruly hair needs extra help. Try Vo5
Extra Body Styling Mousse (R41,95),
TrEsemme Heat Defence Styling Spray
(R69,95), or schwarzkopf Gel (R79,95).
sTay oN TrEND
Choose a modern, fresh and young
look that is simple, quick and easy
to style. If you have longer hair, get
creative with these styling trends:
Ponytail
The ponytail is high fashion, whether it
swings from high or is tied in the nape
of your neck. Use a product that keeps
the hair gleaming and manageable. A
few drops of Moroccanoil Treatment
(R380) will leave your ponytail shiny,
smooth and soft as silk.
Plaits
Loose plaits (one, two or several)
create a youthful but sophisticated
look. Add texture with Vo5 Give Me
Texture Choppy Cream Wax (R48,95).
Waves
Take a break from the straightening
iron – loose, wavy curls are on the
catwalks everywhere. Give waves shine
with GhD Style Smooth and Finish
Serum (RR180), and form perfect curls
with Marc anthony Curl Envy Perfect
Curl Cream (R79,95), Vo5 Smoothly
Does It, Curl Defining Mousse (R48,95),
or Vo5 Give Me Texture Tousled Hair
Spray (R48,95).
Classic chignon, twisted
updo or loose chignon
The classic Spanish chignon is a winner
if there’s no time to blowdry your hair.
Try Matrix Design Impulse Surround
Shine Lightweight Mist (R190).
photo: ed o’riley

Oil (R44,95), Vo5 Miracle Concentrate healthy. Apply the oil before or after washing your hair, and before or after
Intensive Leave-in Treatment (R44,99), you blowdry it. Try Kerastase Elixi Ultime (R445), L’oréal Serie Expert Mythic
or TrEsemme Thermal Recovery Oil (R302,99), or the Morrocanoil Treatment range (from R380). Dove’s new
Conditioner (R32,95). Nourishing Oil Care range with argan and almond oils (R53,95 – R58,95) is a winner.

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 Transform your
hairstyle and hair
condition in a jiffy
with clever new hair
products and handy
hair treatments.

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 1
beauty
Q
Which scalpel-free
treatments are
the quickest and
most effective for
looking younger?
A
The good news is: unless your skin has
lost all its elasticity, the scalpel and
cosmetic surgeon can wait – probably
for a long time, or possibly forever.
The not-so-good news is: for the best
results, you’ll need a combination of
at least two treatments. There’s no
‘silver bullet’ yet – a single procedure
for a younger appearance – but the
aestheticians say there is progress.
There are two issues to consider: loss
of firmness and loss of volume, says Dr
Alistair Clark of the Sandton Aesthetic
Institute(www.sandtonaesthetics.co.za).
‘Your face needs to be treated holis-
tically, with the right products and
procedures, to get the best results from
non-surgical anti-ageing treatments.’
Aestheticians talk about the ‘golden
triangle’ that characterises a beautiful
face, says Dr Clark. In your youth you
probably had a heart or triangular-
shaped face, with a full curve from the
cheekbones to the lips. With time, your
face takes on the shape of an upturned
triangle as the natural volume of your
features shifts downwards. Expect a
double chin, skin folds in your neck and
the heavy, sagging jawline that forms
the base of this upturned triangle.
The answer? Start with a so-called
‘liquid face-lift’ – a dermal filler such as
Restylane, which restores volume and
fills in fine lines. Or Botox, which evens
out fine lines. Combine these with new
therapies such as Ulthera (Madonna is
said to use it), which delivers acoustic
sound waves deep into the skin to
stimulate collagen fomation, and you
can expect to look up to 10-15 years
younger instantly.
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LiQUid face-Lift
With a dermal filler such as Restylane
SubQ, it’s possible to rapidly restore
the youthful volume of your skin. The
latest eight-point technique uses a
blunt-tipped micro-cannula to inject
hyaluronic acid into the layer of fat
contained in the skin. This reduces the
trauma, bruising and associated pain
– as opposed to the effects of sharp
hypodermic needles. You can see the
results immediately: the face is lifted
and fuller. The restoration of volume
in the cheekbone area automatically
lifts the sagging skin of the jawline and
the deep furrows between the nose
and the corners of the mouth. After
the procedure, which lasts no more
than an hour, you can expect minimal
swelling, and after 24 hours the full
effect of the dermal filler will be visible.
Areas where the dermal filler can
augment the volume of your skin
include the cheekbones, the temples
(which become hollowed out over
time, making the face appear tired and
drawn), eye sockets, lips and lip line.
You don’t have to worry about ending
up with a mouth like Donald Duck.
2
Dr Clark says a qualified and skilled
aesthetician will know how to handle
a hypodermic needle with the greatest
of care, to ensure subtle improvements
that make your face look younger and
fresher without making you look like
a caricature of your former self. The
results of dermal fillers can last from
one to two years, depending on your
lifestyle and genetic profile.
Botox, when applied correctly and
to the appropriate areas, can make you
look years younger. Minimal quantities
can iron out frown lines, crow’s feet
next to the eyes, bunny lines around
the nose and ‘cottage cheese’ chin.
Nowadays doctors give patients a
‘face map’ to take home after their
treatment, which shows exactly where
the needles were used and how much
Botox was injected. You can then
take this face map along to your next
appointment or treatment. The results
usually last for three to six months.
Many women have started opting
for preventative Botox treatments
at a younger age, to preempt the
formation of fine lines and wrinkles,
instead of trying to repair the damage.
As with all procedures where you
put your health in a doctor’s hands, it’s
essential to do your homework: ask to
see photos of the doctor’s work, and if
you can talk to some former patients.
Find out which products they will be
using, and make sure they are the real
thing and that they are still sealed.
Avoid an inexperienced doctor who
wants to stick needles into your face
willy-nilly or use cheaper versions
of recognised medical products.
Steer clear of special online offers
that advertise Botox treatments for
a few hundred rand. Always go for a
professional consultation before you
have a treatment – these sessions
are usually free of charge and the
aesthetician should compile an anti-
ageing plan for you, which suits both
your budget and your requirements.
What it costs
╚ Restylane SubQ for volume around
the cheekbones: ± R12 000
╚ Restylane Lip Volume:
R4 000 – R6 000
╚ Botox for frown lines and
crow’s feet: ± R3 000
ULtheRa theRapy
This is the latest anti-ageing wonder
treatment. It helps to firm, contour and
lift the skin by delivering ultrasound
energy waves deep into the skin, to
stimulate the growth of new collagen
over two to three months. Usually a
single session of one to two hours is
sufficient. The visible effects include
lifting of the eyebrows to open up the
eye area; lifting of the curves of the
cheeks, giving the lower half of the
photo: gallo images/gettyimages.com
face a more oval-shaped and youthful
appearance; lifting of lines around and
under the mouth; and firming of the
sagging skin under the chin and jowls.
After three months the face will appear
visibly lifted and the skin firmer, but
it could take up to six months for the
full effect to become visible, says Dr
Natasha Begg-Spiro of the Laserderm
clinic in Sandton.
How it works
First your face will be photographed then
your doctor will give you a tranquiliser to
manage the pain. The ultrasound energy
penetrates the upper skin layers, entering
deep into the facial muscles’ underlying
connective tissue, heating the area. The
cells contract, which causes a lifting effect.
(The sound waves target the same tissue
that is tightened in traditional anti-ageing
treatments.) By using ultrasonic imaging,
your doctor can see exactly where the
muscular layers are, and where the soft
tissue begins, so he knows how deep the
ultrasound waves need to penetrate your
skin. This increases the safety of the process.
Afterwards, you’ll experience skin tightness
and minor swelling. Some patients bruise
a little, but this can be concealed with
foundation. In the following months
the collagen cells in the deep skin layers
are stimulated to produce healthy new
collagen, giving the skin renewed elasticity
and a visibly more youthful look. There
will also be an improvement in your skin
texture: enlarged pores will appear less
prominent and your skin will start feeling
smoother and fresher. You can expect to
look up to 10 - 15 years younger and the
results to last for up to five years. A healthy
lifestyle plays a major role in the longevity
of any anti-ageing treatment programme.
• Ulthera therapy is available from
Laserderm clinics across the country.
Go to www.laserderm.co.za

What it costs
╚ Full face and neck: R26 000
╚ Lower half of the face: R16 000
╚ Neck: R8 600
╚ Lower half of the face, plus jaw
and neck: R23 000

Scalpel-free
anti-ageing
by ElSA KrügEr

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 TAPAS with friends

There’s nothing nicer than spending a relaxed evening around a

table, sipping on sangría and sampling tasty dishes. I experienced the
real thing in Spain last year and have tried to recreate it here for you.
by LOUISA HOLST assistant TANI KIRSTEN photos JAN RAS st yling and craf ts HANNES KOEGELENBERG

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Set the scene

Keep the feeling rustic and play with a touch of colour
here and there. Use a mix of old crockery and loosely woven
linen to match the earthy theme. A piece of old-fashioned
lace or a pretty doily will also add to the Spanish feel. Forget
about flower arrangements and decorate the table with
flowering plants or succulents in terracotta pots. All you need
to do now is fill the table with lots of delicious tapas!

Invitations starts to bubble, add a little of

Type or write the details of the party
on brown paper and cut into a
square. Fold a square doily into the
shape of an envelope and place the
invitation inside. Round off with a
piece of cord, if you prefer.
Hanging garden
Buy metals rings and screw them
onto a door, or shutter, or wall. Place
Hanging terracotta pots containing succulents
garden and flowering plants inside the rings.
Prawn croquettes
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 45 minutes,
plus refrigeration time
Cooking time: approximately
20 minutes
• 120ml olive oil
• 110g (200ml) cake flour
• 350ml milk
• 100ml prepared chicken stock
• 1ml grated lemon zest
• 250ml finely chopped cooked
prawns
• 2 large eggs
• dried breadcrumbs
• sunflower oil for deep-frying
1 Heat the olive oil in a saucepan
and stir in the flour. Once it
the milk, stirring all the time to
prevent lumps forming. Stir in the
remaining milk and the chicken
stock. Add the lemon zest and
cook, stirring, until the mixture
has thickened. Stir in the prawns
and season to taste with salt and
freshly ground black pepper.
2 Remove from the heat and set
aside to cool completely then
refrigerate for at least three hours
(or prepare the dough the day
before you need it).
3 Beat the eggs with 15ml water.
Spread the breadcrumbs out in
a flat bowl. Flour your hands and
shape the dough into small oval-
shaped pieces. Dip into the egg
and then into the breadcrumbs.
4 Heat the oil for deep-frying over
a medium heat. Once it’s hot,
deep-fry the croquettes until
golden and crisp, turning
frequently. Drain on kitchen
paper. Serve warm.
TIP If the croquettes split while
they are cooking, reduce the heat.
Variations
• Use finely chopped smoked ham
or finely chopped cooked chicken
meat instead of the prawns.
• Leave out the lemon zest and add
1ml ground nutmeg.

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 Calamari with
peppers and
onions (recipe on
page 76), and
prawn croquettes.

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Sangría
Mix in a large jug: 1 bottle red
wine, 200ml brandy, 1 sliced
peach, 1 halved and sliced
orange, 100ml sugar and
2 cinnamon sticks. Set aside
to stand for an hour or two,
then add 750ml lemonade
or ginger ale and ice.

Blue table (R950), chair (R350), enamel dish (R250), flower pots (from R50) and shutter (R760) from Rustique Romance.
Green bowl (R120), striped bowl (R100), green glasses (R35 each), other glasses (R40 each), wooden bowl (R350),
pink plate (R350), terracotta plate (R300), tagine dish (R100) and terracotta candleholder (R80) from Moroccan Warehouse.
Tablecloth, pewter platter and cutlery (prices on request) from Woodstock Vintage. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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Potatoes bravas with salsa brava and garlic aïoli
(recipe on page 76)

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Calamari with
peppers and onions
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• 400g calamari heads and rings,
cleaned
• cake flour, for dusting
• sunflower oil, for deep-frying
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red pepper, sliced into rings,
seeds removed
• lemon wedges, to serve
• garlic aïoli or salsa brava, to serve
(see recipes below)
1 Dust the calamari with cake flour.
Shake off the excess.
2 Heat oil for deep-frying. Fry the
calamari in batches for a minute
or two for each batch, until just
cooked. Drain on kitchen paper.
3 Deep-fry the onion and pepper
slices and drain on kitchen paper.
Toss the onions and pepper with
the calamari and serve hot with
lemon wedges and aïoli or salsa
brava for dipping.
Potatoes bravas
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Oven temperature: 200oC
• 4-6 potatoes (preferably waxy),
peeled and cut into wedges
• olive oil
• 5ml sweet paprika
• 1-5ml cayenne pepper
Salsa brava
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 red chillies, seeded, chopped
• 1 x 400g can plum tomatoes
• 3ml smoked paprika
• 15ml cider vinegar
• 5ml brown sugar
• garlic aïoli, to serve (recipe below)
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1 Put the potato wedges in a sauce-
pan and add a little water. Bring
to the boil and simmer for five
minutes, until half-cooked. Drain
and spread out on a plate to dry.
2 Pour a little oil into a roasting
pan and spread the wedges out.
Toss to coat in the oil. Mix the
paprika, cayenne pepper and
2ml salt together and sprinkle
over the wedges. Roast in a
preheated oven for 40 minutes, or
until crisp. Turn the wedges over
halfway through roasting. Serve
immediately with the salsa brava
and garlic aïoli for dipping.
3 Salsa brava Heat a little olive oil.
Add the onion and sauté for a
minute, then add the chillies. Add
the tomatoes, paprika, vinegar
and brown sugar and simmer for
about 10 minutes, until thickened.
Garlic aïoli
Use a liquidiser to blend 2 large
egg yolks, 3 crushed garlic cloves,
15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
and 2ml salt together. Gradually
add 125ml olive oil, a little at a time,
and blend until thick and creamy.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chicken wings in saffron
and garlic sauce
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Oven temperature: 180oC
• 12 chicken wings
• olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• large pinch saffron
• 1 small sprig thyme
• 125ml dry white wine
• 125ml prepared chicken stock
• sliced baguette, to serve
1 Cut off the tips of the wings and
discard. Cut the wings in half at
the joint. Heat a layer of olive oil
in a frying pan and brown the
wings. Remove from the pan and
transfer to an ovenproof dish.
2 Heat a little more olive oil in the
frying pan and sauté the onion
and garlic until soft. Add the
saffron, thyme, wine and stock
and simmer for a few minutes.
3 Pour the liquid over the wings
and bake in a preheated oven
for 20 minutes. Serve hot with a
sliced baguette.
Spicy chicken livers with
potatoes and artichokes
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
• 30ml olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5ml fennel seeds
• 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
• 80g chicken livers, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into
small cubes
• 10ml paprika
• ½ can artichoke hearts, drained
and sliced
• 1 tomato, seeded and finely diced
• prepared chicken stock
1 Heat a little of the oil and fry the
onion for 30 seconds. Add the
garlic, fennel seeds and chilli.
Sauté for a minute. Add the livers
and cook, stirring until they have
coloured. Remove from the pan.
2 Add the remaining oil to the pan
and heat. Add the potatoes and
stir to coat with the oil. Fry over a
medium heat until almost done.
3 Return the liver mixture to
the pan and add the paprika,
artichokes and tomato. Add a
little stock and simmer for a few
minutes to heat the artichokes
through. Season to taste, then
serve hot.
Chicken wings in saffron
and garlic sauce, and
spicy chicken livers with
potatoes and artichokes

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 Cold meats and cheese
Serve platters of cheese and sliced
Spanish sausage, salami and ham.

Marinated olives
Seed and cube a red
pepper. Fry lightly in olive
oil. Set aside to cool. Put
in a bowl along with 400g
large green Spanish olives,
6 whole cloves garlic,
10ml fennel seeds, zest
from half an orange (cut
into thin strips), 60ml olive
oil, 45ml lemon juice and
a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Cover and marinate in the
fridge overnight or for a
couple of days.

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Almond cake
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Oven temperature: 200oC
• 8 large eggs, separated
• 320g (375ml) sugar
• 5ml grated lemon zest
• 5ml ground cinnamon
• 5ml vanilla essence
• 500ml finely chopped blanched
almonds
Topping
• 25ml rum or brandy
• 4-6 oranges, peeled and
segmented
1 Grease a 25cm round cake tin
with butter, line the base then
dust with flour. Shake out excess.
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2 Beat the egg yolks and sugar
together until light.
3 Add lemon zest, cinnamon
and vanilla essence. Stir in the
almonds, a little at a time.
4 In a clean bowl, beat the egg
whites until soft peaks form. Fold
a third of the egg whites into
the egg yolk mixture. Once it
is well incorporated, fold in the
remaining egg whites as lightly as
possible. Spoon into the prepared
tin and bake in a preheated oven
for about 45 minutes or until a
knife comes out clean if inserted.
5 Remove from the oven and run a
knife around the edge of the pan.
Remove from the pan and cool.
6 Topping Mix the rum or brandy
with the orange segments. Spoon
on top of the cake and cut into
slices to serve.
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No-fuss meals
for a month
We’ve taken the hassle out of menu planning with these
easy-to-prepare family suppers. Check the shopping lists
for items you might not have in your store cupboard.
by LOUISA HOLST assistant TANI KIRSTEN photos ED O’RILEY st yling HANNES KOEGELENBERG

WEEK 1
Pork with 1 Heat a wok or large
cashew nuts frying pan over a high
heat. Once the pan is
Serves: 4 hot, add about 30ml of
Preparation time: oil. Once the oil is hot,
25 minutes add the pork pieces
Cooking time: 10 minutes and stir-fry over a high
heat until browned.
• sunflower or peanut oil Remove from the pan
• 500g pork steak or and set aside.
schnitzel, sliced thinly 2 Heat a little more oil
• 1 onion, halved and in the pan. Turn down
sliced thinly the heat to medium
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed and add the onion
• 10ml piece of ginger, slices, garlic, ginger,
peeled and grated chillies, snow peas and
• 2 small chillies, seeded cashews and stir-fry for
and chopped (optional) two minutes.
• packet of snow peas, 3 Add the lime zest and
trimmed and halved juice and oyster sauce
• 125ml cashews, chopped and return the meat
• grated zest and juice of to the pan. Simmer
1 lime or small lemon for one minute and
• 50ml oyster sauce stir in the herbs. Serve
• handful fresh mint or immediately with
basil, chopped basmati rice.
• basmati rice, to serve

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Sausage pasta
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
25 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
• 20ml olive oil
• 1 pack of chicken
sausages
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1 yellow pepper, seeded
and diced
• 6 courgettes, sliced
• 1 can Italian-style
chopped tomatoes
• handful fresh basil, plus
extra to garnish
• 400g angel hair pasta,
cooked and drained
• feta cheese
Lemon baked
fish with crunchy
courgettes
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Oven temperature: 200oC
• 4 fish steaks or fillets
• 40ml butter, plus extra
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 15ml finely chopped
parsley
• 4 slices lemon or lime
• 1 large egg
• 125ml cornflake crumbs
or breadcrumbs
• 8-12 courgettes, halved
lengthways
1 Heat a little of the oil
in a frying pan and
fry the sausages over
a medium heat until
browned and cooked
through. Remove from
the heat and set aside.
2 Heat some more oil in a
saucepan and sauté the
onion for a few minutes.
Add the pepper and
courgettes and sauté for
another 3 minutes. Add
the tomatoes. Simmer
uncovered for 10
minutes. Add the basil.
3 Slice the sausages thinly
and add to the sauce.
Add the sauce to the
cooked pasta. Serve
sprinkled with feta
cheese and extra basil
to garnish.
1 Place the fish on a
greased baking tray.
Mix the butter, garlic
and parsley together
and spread a little onto
the fish. Place a lemon
slice on each piece.
2 Beat the egg with
15ml of water. Put the
crumbs in a shallow
dish. Dip the courgettes
into the egg then into
the crumbs, turning to
coat them well. Spread
out on a baking tray
that has been lined
with baking paper.
3 Bake the fish and the
courgettes together
in a preheated oven
for about 20 minutes,
until cooked. Turn the
courgettes once during
the cooking time. Top
the fish with a little
butter as soon as it
comes out of the oven.
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Spicy meatball roti 1 Mix together the mince,

Serves: 4
Preparation time:
25 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• 500g lean beef mince
• pinch nutmeg and
ground cloves
• 10-25ml curry masala
powder
• 125ml white
breadcrumbs
• 50ml milk
• 50ml freshly chopped
coriander
• 10ml grated fresh
ginger
• sunflower oil, for frying
• 250ml plain or Greek
yoghurt
• rotis and salad, to serve
spices, breadcrumbs,
milk and half of the
coriander and the
ginger. Season well
with salt and freshly
ground black pepper.
2 Roll into balls. Heat
a layer of oil in a
frying pan and fry
the meatballs until
browned on all sides
and cooked through.
3 Mix the yoghurt and
remaining ginger and
coriander together.
Warm up the rotis
and serve with the
meatballs, yoghurt
sauce and salad.

Filled tofu 1 Heat the sugar, chilli,

Serves: 4
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
• 45ml brown sugar
• 1 fresh chilli, chopped
(optional)
• 10ml lemon juice
• 45ml sweet chilli or
sweet and sour sauce
• 25ml soy sauce
• 750g firm tofu
• vegetable oil
• 375ml fresh bean
sprouts
• 1 cucumber, cut into
strips
• 45ml roasted peanuts,
chopped
• cooked rice, to serve
• fresh coriander, to serve
lemon juice, sweet VEGETA RI AN
chilli or sweet and sour
sauce, and soy sauce
together until the sugar
is dissolved. Remove
from the heat.
2 Blanch the bean
sprouts and then drain.
Drain the tofu and pat
dry with a paper towel.
3 Brush the tofu with oil
and cook on a griddle
pan until both sides
are slightly charred.
Brush liberally with
the sauce mixture
towards the end of the
cooking time.
4 Slice each tofu piece in
half horizontally, stuff
with the bean sprouts
and cucumber strips.
Drizzle with remaining
sauce and sprinkle with
peanuts. Serve hot with
rice and fresh coriander.

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 Lamb chops with 1 Mix 30ml oil with the
herbed potatoes garlic and lemon juice.
Pour over the chops
Serves: 4 and leave to stand.
Preparation time: 2 Heat the remaining
25 minutes oil and sauté the
Cooking time: 30 minutes onion until golden.
Add potatoes and stir.
• 50ml olive oil Cover and cook for
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed a few minutes until
• 15ml lemon juice the potatoes have
• 4-8 lamb chops browned, then turn
• 1 onion, chopped them. Towards the end
• 6 potatoes, peeled and of the cooking time,
diced mix beef stock powder
• 10ml beef stock powder with 150ml water. Stir
• 5ml fresh thyme, into the potatoes along
chopped (or 2ml dried) with the thyme.
• salad, to serve 3 Cook until the potatoes
are tender. Cover and
set aside.
4 Grill the chops under a
hot grill or on a griddle
pan. Serve with the
potatoes and a salad.

Roast chicken 1 Stuff half an onion into

with soy and plums the chicken cavity.
Place the chicken into
Serves: 4 a greased roasting pan.
Preparation time: Add remaining onion
20 minutes wedges to the pan.
Cooking time: 45 minutes 2 Mix the honey, soy and
Oven temperature: 180oC garlic together. Spread
all over the chicken.
• 1 whole chicken Turn the chicken breast
• 2 onions, cut into side down. Roast in
wedges a preheated oven for
• 50ml honey 30 minutes. Turn the
• 50ml soy sauce chicken over and add
• 2 cloves garlic the plums. Continue to
• 6 ripe plums, halved roast until the chicken is
and pitted cooked through.
3 Couscous Heat the
Couscous stock in a saucepan.
• about 450ml chicken Add the cinnamon
stock and coriander. Add
• 5ml cinnamon the couscous. Stir well.
• 5ml ground coriander Switch the heat off. Add
• 200ml couscous the spinach leaves and
• 1 packet baby spinach cover with a lid. Leave
leaves to stand for 5 minutes.
Stir and season to taste.

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Shopping list
Week 1 coriander Week 2 Meat
thyme 600g fish steaks or fillets
Fresh produce Fresh produce 4 pork chops
1 punnet of snow peas Meat 3 ripe tomatoes 350g lean beef mince
3 small chillies 500g pork steak or stir-fry vegetable pack 800g-1kg prawns,
2-3 limes or small lemons schnitzel 1 packet Swiss chard deveined
1 large red onion 1 pack of chicken salad ingredients 4 chicken breast fillets,
1 yellow pepper sausages 1 punnet brown cut into cubes
14-18 courgettes 4 fish steaks/fillets mushrooms 4-8 slices of ham
375ml fresh bean sprouts 4-8 lamb chops lettuce or rocket
1 cucumber 1 whole chicken 1 lemon Other
6 ripe plums 500g lean beef mince 1 small red onion 400g can kidney beans
1 packet baby spinach 1-2 ripe avocados 400g can butterbeans
salad ingredients Other 1 yellow or green pepper 400g can sweetcorn
fresh ginger 1 small French bread
Herbs cashew nuts Herbs 4 ciabatta rolls
mint 750g firm tofu basil fresh ginger
2 packs basil 4 rotis coriander cardamom pods
parsley plain or Greek yoghurt risoni (pasta rice)

WEEK 2 Pork chop pot 1 Season the chops on

Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
• 4 pork chops
• Mexican spice or meat
spice
• sunflower oil
• 250ml rice
• 500ml chicken stock
• 1 can chopped
tomatoes with peppers
and chillies (or tomato
and onion)
• 1 can of whole
sweetcorn, drained
• 1 can of kidney beans or
mixed beans, drained
• fresh coriander, to serve
both sides with the
spice. Heat a saucepan
and then add a little oil.
Brown the chops on
both sides. Remove and
set aside.
2 Put the rice into the
saucepan and cover
with the stock. Add the
can of tomatoes. Bring
to the boil. Cover and
simmer for 5 minutes.
3 Stir in the sweetcorn
and beans. Stir well,
then put the chops
on top of the mixture.
Cover with the lid and
simmer for 10 minutes,
until the rice is tender
and the chops are
cooked through. Serve
garnished with some
fresh coriander.

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Cardamom fish
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
• 60ml sunflower oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 10ml freshly grated
ginger
• 1 large onion, grated
• 3ml cumin seeds
• 6 cardamom pods,
bruised
• 1 large ripe tomato,
roughly chopped
• 1ml turmeric
• 2-5ml cayenne pepper
• 2ml ground black
pepper
• 600g fish steaks or fillets
• cooked fragrant rice
and salad or steamed
vegetables, to serve
Tangy chicken
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
25 minutes, plus
marinating time
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• 4 chicken breast fillets,
cut into cubes
• 25ml soy sauce
• 25ml dry sherry
• 120ml cornflour
• sunflower oil, for
deep-frying
• 80ml cake flour
• 90ml lemon juice
• 30ml sugar
• 15ml sesame seeds,
toasted
• noodles or rice and stir-
fry vegetables, to serve
1 Heat the oil in a large
wok or saucepan. Once
it is hot, add the garlic,
ginger and onion. Sauté
until the onion is golden
brown, stirring often.
2 Add the cumin seeds,
cardamom and tomato.
Cover and cook for a
few minutes until the
mixture forms a paste.
3 Add turmeric, cayenne
pepper and black
pepper. Stir to combine
and cook uncovered for
5 minutes.
4 Stir in the fish. Simmer
uncovered, for about
10 minutes, until the fish
is cooked through.
5 Remove the cardamom
and discard. Serve hot
with rice and a salad or
steamed vegetables on
the side.
1 Put the chicken in a
bowl and add the soy
sauce, sherry and 30ml
cornflour. Marinate for
20 minutes.
2 Heat a thick layer of oil for
deep-frying. Combine
the flour and 80ml
cornflour. Dip the chicken
pieces into the flour,
shake off the excess. Fry
in batches until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
3 Mix the lemon juice,
sugar, 150ml water and
10ml cornflour together
in a microwave-safe
bowl. Heat for a few
minutes, stirring
now and again until
thickened. Add the
cooked chicken and stir
to coat. Sprinkle with
sesame seeds and serve
with noodles or rice
and stir-fry vegetables.
Serve immediately.
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Vegetable fritters 1 Drain the beans
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• 1 x 400g can butter-
beans, drained
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 Roll into balls and
• 2ml each ground cumin
and coriander
• 15ml freshly chopped
coriander
• 10ml lemon juice
• 1 large carrot, peeled
and finely grated
• 50ml frozen corn,
defrosted
• 80ml flour
• 2ml baking powder
• sunflower oil
• salad and chutney, to
serve
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and put into a food
processor along with
the onion, garlic, spices,
coriander and lemon
juice, and salt and
pepper to taste. Blend
together. Stir in the
carrot, corn, flour and
baking powder.
refrigerate for 20
minutes. Heat a layer of
oil in a frying pan and
fry the balls until crisp
and golden. Drain on
absorbent paper. Serve
warm or cold with salad
and chutney.
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Spinach and 1 Boil the Swiss chard,
feta toasts with until tender. Drain well.
poached egg Add the butter and
season to taste. Stir in
Serves: 4 the feta cheese.
Preparation time: 2 Cut the French loaf
10 minutes in half lengthways.
Cooking time: 10 minutes Grill both sides lightly.
Top each half with
• 1 packet Swiss chard, the spinach mixture,
trimmed and shredded sundried tomatoes (if
• 20ml butter using) and a slice or
• 60ml feta cheese two of ham.
• 1 small French bread 3 Poach the eggs and
• 50ml marinated place one onto each
sundried tomato, sliced piece of bread. Serve
(optional) immediately with a
• sliced ham salad on the side.
• 4 large eggs
• salad, to serve
Beef and
mushroom burger
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10-15 minutes
• 350g lean beef mince
• 500ml finely chopped
brown mushrooms
• 45ml fresh breadcrumbs
• 15ml Worcestershire
sauce
• 2ml dried thyme
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• fruit chutney and
mayonnaise
• lettuce or rocket
• relish, cheese, tomato or
other toppings of your
choice (optional)
• potato wedges or chips,
to serve
1 Mix the mince, mush-
rooms, breadcrumbs,
Worcestershire sauce
and thyme together
and season to taste.
Shape into patties and
place on a baking tray
that has been lined
with baking paper or
aluminium foil.
2 Cook under a grill for 5
to 6 minutes per side.
3 Cut the rolls in half and
grill the insides lightly,
if you prefer. Spread
with mayonnaise and
chutney. Add the rocket
or lettuce, top with
the patty and add any
other extra toppings of
your choice. Serve with
potato wedges or chips
on the side.

Pint of prawns 1 Bring a saucepan half-

with risoni
and avocado salad
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
• 800g-1kg prawns,
deveined
• 200ml mayonnaise
• 5ml grated lemon zest
• 10ml basil, chopped,
plus extra to garnish
• 300g risoni (pasta rice)
• 80ml olive oil
• 30ml red wine vinegar
• 10ml Dijon mustard
• 1 small red onion, finely
diced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1-2 ripe avocado pears,
peeled and diced
• 1 yellow or green
pepper, seeded, diced
filled with water to the
boil. Add the prawns
and boil until they turn
pink. Drain and cool.
2 Mix the mayonnaise,
lemon zest and
chopped basil together.
3 Cook the risoni in a
saucepan of boiling
water. Once it is tender,
drain well.
4 Mix olive oil, vinegar,
mustard and onion
together. Pour over the
pasta. Stir to coat. Add
the tomatoes, avocado
pear and yellow pepper
and toss gently. Add
fresh basil leaves.
5 Divide the prawns
between four pint
glasses. Serve with the
mayonnaise dipping
sauce and risoni salad
on the side.

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Shopping list
Week 3
Meat
Fresh produce 4 pork steaks or
1 pack snow peas schnitzels
250ml mung bean 4 chicken breasts
sprouts 400g lean beef mince
2 sticks of celery 4 rib-eye steaks
4 lemons
2 spring onions Other
2 red peppers 1 can tuna chunks in oil
seasonal vegetables 1 can mackerel in
2-3 leeks tomato sauce
500g mixed mushrooms 100g thin glass noodles
salad ingredients Parmesan
small bag of baby 4 pita breads
potatoes cream cheese
1 packet of ready-made
Herbs potato gnocchi, cooked
coriander or mint and drained
thyme fresh ginger

WEEK 3
fennel, rocket or basil 6 piquanté peppers

Spicy fish and • 1 chilli, seeded and

noodle salad chopped
• 5ml grated lemon zest
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 1 Mix the peas, sprouts,
20 minutes celery and red pepper
together with the
• 1 pack snow peas, noodles. Break the
halved fish into big flakes and
• 250ml mung bean toss gently in to the
sprouts salad along with the
• 2 sticks celery, chopped coriander or mint.
• 1 red pepper, seeded 2 Dressing Mix the oil,
and cut into thin strips garlic, ginger, vinegar
• 100g thin glass noodles, and fish sauce together.
cooked and drained Add a pinch of sugar
• 1 can mackerel in and the chilli and
tomato sauce lemon zest. Pour the
• 50ml freshly chopped dressing over the salad
coriander or mint and serve.

Dressing
• 40ml sunflower oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5ml fresh grated ginger
• 25ml malt vinegar
• 10ml fish sauce

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Pork steaks with
cheesy topping
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• sunflower oil, for frying
• 4 pork steaks or
schnitzels
• seasoning for meat
• 6 piquanté peppers,
sliced
• 8 pitted olives, sliced
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 250ml grated mozzarella
or Cheddar
• baked potatoes or
potato wedges and
salad or seasonal
vegetables, to serve
Leek and mushroom
pie with lemon mash
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
• 4 potatoes, peeled and
cubed
• 500g mixed mushrooms
• 60ml butter
• 2-3 leeks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 25ml cake flour
• 150ml vegetable stock
• 150ml milk
• 1 sprig fresh thyme (or
3ml dried)
• 10ml grated lemon zest
• grated Parmesan
• vegetables, to serve
1 Boil the potatoes until
tender, then drain.
2 Heat half the butter
and sauté the leeks for
1 Heat a layer of oil in
the frying pan or use
a griddle pan. Rub the
meat with a little oil and
then sprinkle with meat
seasoning on both sides.
2 Fry or cook the meat
on a griddle pan until
almost cooked.
3 Remove from the
pan and place on a
baking tray. Top with
the piquanté peppers,
olives, spring onions and
cheese. Season to taste
with salt and freshly
ground black pepper.
4 Cook under the grill until
the cheese bubbles.
Serve hot with baked
potatoes or potato
wedges, and salad or
seasonal vegetables.
3 minutes until soft. Add
the garlic and cook for a
further minute.
3 Add the mushrooms
and cook until browned
slightly. Sprinkle with
the flour. Stir well. Stir
in the stock, a little at a VEGETA RI AN
time. Add the milk and
thyme. Simmer until the
mushrooms are tender
and sauce has thickened.
4 Mash the potatoes. Add
the remaining butter
and the lemon zest. Add
more milk, if necessary,
and stir to make a
smooth mash. Season
to taste with salt and
black pepper.
5 Spoon the mushrooms
into an ovenproof dish.
Top with the mash.
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Grill for a few minutes,
until golden. Serve with
steamed vegetables.
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Tuna pita wedges 1 Toast the pita breads on

Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 Remove from the oven.
5-10 minutes
• 4 pita breads
• 125ml cream cheese
• 1-2 can tuna chunks in
oil, drained
• 2 onions, sliced
• handful green olives,
pitted
• 80ml mayonnaise
• 20ml tomato sauce
• 20ml lemon juice 3 Remove from the heat,
• fresh fennel, rocket or
basil, to serve
• salad, to serve
both sides under a grill
for a few minutes but
don’t let them brown
too much.
Spread cream cheese
over the top of each
pita. Spread tuna,
onions and olives over
the cream cheese. Mix
mayonnaise, tomato
sauce and lemon juice
together and drizzle
over the top. Place
under a hot grill for a
few minutes until warm.
top with the herbs and
slice into wedges. Serve
with salad.

Spiced chicken 1 Mix the spice, lemon

breasts
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
15 minutes 2 Put the breasts into
Cooking time:
20-30 minutes
Oven temperature: 180oC
• 30ml Moroccan spice
rub, or other spice rub
of your choice
• juice of half a lemon 3 Bake in a preheated
• olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts
• small bag of baby
potatoes, halved
• 1 red pepper, seeded
and cut into wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• salad, to serve
juice and a little olive oil
together. Pour over the
chicken breasts and rub
to coat them.
a roasting tin. Add
the potatoes and red
pepper. Mix 25ml olive
oil with the crushed
garlic and drizzle over
the potatoes and
chicken breasts.
oven for 20-30 minutes
until the chicken is
cooked through and
the potatoes are tender.
Serve with salad.

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Gnocchi bolognese
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
• 20ml olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 green pepper, seeded
and chopped
• 400g lean beef mince
• 1 can chopped
tomatoes
• 15ml tomato paste
• 5ml mixed Italian herbs
• 1 packet of ready-made
potato gnocchi, cooked
and drained
• Parmesan and fresh
basil, to serve
• salad, to serve
1 Heat the oil. Add the
onion and sauté for
a minute. Add the
garlic and pepper and
sauté for a further 30
seconds. Add the mince
and cook, stirring for
five minutes.
2 Add the chopped
tomatoes, tomato paste
and herbs. Simmer for
15-20 minutes.
3 Add the gnocchi and
simmer for a further
3 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with grated
Parmesan and fresh
basil. Serve a salad on
the side.
Rib-eye steak 1 Rub the steaks with
with peri-peri olive oil and sprinkle
vegetables with Portuguese spice.
Set aside.
Serves: 4 2 Mix the chilli, lemon
Preparation time: juice, garlic, paprika and
10 minutes oregano together. Add
Cooking time: 40 minutes 20ml olive oil.
Oven temperature: 200oC 3 Spread the vegetables
out on a baking tray or
• 4 rib-eye steaks in a roasting tin. Drizzle
• olive oil with the sauce mixture.
• Portuguese spice or Toss to coat well. Roast
meat spice in a preheated oven
• 2 red chillies, seeded for 40 minutes or until
and finely chopped tender, tossing once or
• juice of 1 lemon twice during cooking.
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 Just before ready to
• 5ml sweet paprika serve, grill or fry the
• 2ml dried oregano steaks over a high heat
• mixed roasted for about 2 minutes
vegetables, to serve on each side. Set the
meat aside to rest for
10 minutes then slice,
if preferred. Serve with
the vegetables.
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Shopping list
Week 4
Fresh produce
3-4 courgettes
seasonal vegetables
1-2 small cabbages
(purple or green)
4 spring onions
2 large tomatoes
lemon
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 punnet mini tomatoes
250ml fresh orange juice
1 packet cubed butternut
1 brinjal
WEEK 4 Vegetarian
scotch eggs
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes,
plus refrigeration time
Cooking time: 20 minutes
• 6 large eggs
• 25ml olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 5ml dried crushed
chillies (optional)
• 3-4 courgettes, coarsely
grated
• 1 x 400g can chickpeas,
drained and rinsed
• 5ml garam masala
• 100g cake flour
• 150g fresh white
breadcrumbs
• sunflower oil, for deep-
frying
• salad and creamy salad
VEGETA RI AN dressing, to serve
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Herbs
thyme
parsley
rosemary
Meat
500g minute steaks
4-6 chicken breast fillets
4 fish steaks
1 pack of bacon bits
600-800g pork fillet
Other
400g can chickpeas
200ml beer
dried cranberries
150ml apple cider or
apple juice
1 Boil four eggs for 8
minutes. Remove from
the saucepan and put
under cold water. Once
cooled, peel and pat dry.
2 Heat a little oil in a frying
pan and add the onion.
Sauté for a minute, then
add the garlic, chillies
and courgettes and
cook for a few minutes.
Put the mixture into a
food processor with the
chickpeas and garam
masala. Blend. Add
seasoning to taste.
3 Wrap mixture around
the cooked eggs.
4 Beat the remaining eggs.
Dip the covered eggs
into flour, then into the
beaten egg and then
into the breadcrumbs.
Refrigerate for 10-15
minutes. Dry fry until
golden. Serve with salad
and creamy dressing.
Beef with
beer sauce
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
• sunflower oil, for frying
• 500g minute steaks,
thinly sliced into strips
• 30ml butter
• 2 onions, halved and
sliced
• 20ml flour
• 300ml beef stock
• 200ml beer (or use beef
stock)
• sprig of fresh thyme or
1ml dried
• mashed potato and
vegetables, to serve
Cider chicken with
cabbage stir-fry
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• 4-6 chicken breast fillets
• olive oil
• 125ml apple cider (or
use fresh apple juice)
• 5ml Dijon mustard
• 15ml freshly chopped
parsley
• 1-2 small cabbages
(purple or green),
shredded
• 10ml light soy sauce
• 10ml sesame seeds
• 50ml dried cranberries
• rice, to serve
1 Heat a large, heavy-
based frying pan over
a high heat. Once it’s
hot, add a little oil and
then some of the meat.
Stir-fry until browned.
Remove from the pan
and repeat with the
remaining meat.
2 Heat the butter in the
same pan. Cook the
onion over a medium
to low heat until golden
brown. Stir in the flour.
Add the stock gradually,
stirring continuously.
Add the beer and the
thyme. Simmer for
5-10 minutes, until
thickened, stirring now
and then.
3 Add the meat to the
gravy and season to
taste. Serve with potato
and vegetables.
1 Cut the chicken breasts
open lengthways.
Flatten them out with
your hand.
2 Heat a little oil in a
frying pan and cook
over a high heat for 2
to 3 minutes per side.
Remove from pan.
3 Add the cider and
mustard to the pan and
simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the parsley.
Return the chicken
to the pan. Coat with
the sauce. Serve the
chicken hot with
cabbage and rice.
4 Cabbage Heat some oil
in a frying pan. Add the
shredded cabbage and
stir-fry until just tender.
Add the soy sauce,
sesame seeds and
cranberries. Stir through
and serve immediately.
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Paprika fish 1 Heat the oil in a
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
• 30ml olive oil 2 Add the fish to the
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 large tomatoes,
peeled and chopped
• 4 spring onions, sliced 3 Turn the pieces of fish
• 5ml paprika (smoked, if
you have)
• 4 fish steaks
• lemon juice, to taste
• vegetables and
couscous or rice,
to serve
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saucepan. Add the
garlic and sauté for
30 seconds. Add the
tomato, onions and
paprika. Sauté for
2 minutes.
saucepan. Cover with
a lid and simmer for a
few minutes.
over and spoon the
tomatoes onto the
fish. Cover again and
continue to cook in
the saucepan or put
under the grill for a few
minutes until the fish
has cooked through.
Season with lemon
juice, salt and pepper.
Serve with vegetables
and couscous or rice.
Macaroni cheese 1 Heat the butter in a
with baby tomatoes saucepan, then stir in
and olives the flour. Cook over a
medium heat, stirring
Serves: 4 until mixture starts to
Preparation time: foam. Remove from the
10 minutes heat and cool slightly.
Cooking time: 20 minutes 2 Add the milk, a little
at a time. Whisk until
• 60ml butter smooth. Continue
• 60ml flour until all the milk has
• 500ml milk been added.
• 200g grated Cheddar 3 Return to the heat
• 400g macaroni or penne and cook, stirring
pasta, cooked and continuously with a
drained wooden spoon until
• 1 punnet mini tomatoes thickened. Stir in half
• handful pitted olives the cheese and season
• 1 onion, sliced to taste.
4 Pour over the pasta. Stir
to coat well. Spoon into
an ovenproof dish. Top
with tomatoes, olives,
onion and remaining
cheese. Cook under the
VEGETA RI AN grill for 5-10 minutes,
until golden.
Bacon and sweet
pepper jaffles
Serves: 4
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
• butter
• 1 pack of bacon bits
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green and one red
pepper, seeded and
diced
• 5ml dried Italian herbs
• 8-12 slices white or
brown bread
• 500ml grated Cheddar
• salad, to serve
1 Heat a little butter in a
frying pan and fry the
bacon until cooked.
Add the onion, sweet
peppers and herbs and
continue to fry until the
peppers are just tender.
Season with salt and
freshly ground black
pepper. Remove from
the heat.
2 Butter the bread on one
side. Divide the filling
between half the slices
of bread, spreading it
onto the unbuttered
side. Cover the filling
with grated cheese and
then the remaining
slices of bread.
3 Cook the sandwiches
in a jaffle maker or, if
you don’t have one,
cook in a frying pan
until crisp and golden
on both sides. Serve
immediately with a
salad on the side.

Pork fillet with 1 Mix the orange juice,

orange and
coriander marinade
Serves: 4
Preparation time:10 minutes
plus marinating time
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Oven temperature: 200oC
• 250ml fresh orange juice
• 80ml soy sauce
• 15ml freshly chopped
rosemary
• 10ml crushed coriander
seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5ml white pepper
• 600-800g pork fillet
• 1 packet cubed butternut
• 1 brinjal, cubed and
salted
• olive oil
• rice, couscous or noodles,
to serve
soy sauce, rosemary,
coriander seeds, garlic
and pepper together.
Pour over the pork and
leave to marinate for at
least 30 minutes or until
you are ready to cook.
2 Spread the butternut
and brinjal out onto a
baking tray, season to
taste and drizzle with
olive oil. Roast for 20
minutes. Toss.
3 Put the pork and the
marinade into a roasting
tin and roast next to the
vegetables for about
20 minutes, or until the
pork is cooked through.
Allow the meat to stand
for 10 minutes. Slice and
serve with vegetables
and rice, couscous or
noodles. (Strain the pan
juices in the roasting tin
and serve as a sauce.)

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 entrepreneur

Party
planner
by TRAC Y GREENWOOD photos CHERYL M c EWAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Pulling off perfect celebrations – from

weddings and corporate functions to
baby showers and birthday parties – is all
in a day’s work for this slick operation.

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Theresa Lazarevic

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 entrepreneur
entrepeneur
‘O
nce this industry is in your
blood there is no cure. You
are hooked for life. In a good way.’
So says Theresa Lazarevic, owner
of Creation Events, a specialist
wedding and events planning
business in the Western Cape.
With her having this much passion
for the industry, it’s no surprise
to learn that Theresa completed
a Bachelor of Consumer Science
at the University of Stellenbosch
after matric. After graduating she
went to the United Kingdom where
she worked at one of the world’s
largest oil and gas companies.
‘I travelled to Europe frequently
during that period, which gave me
the opportunity to learn more about
European countries, their people
and their cultures,’ she says.
On her return to South Africa
in 2004 Theresa took a post at
a leading wedding and events
coordination company. ‘Within
three years I had been promoted
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to senior coordinator and had by
then worked on more than 100
weddings and events. At that point
I turned my attention to events that
featured intricate décor. I went on
to work on a number of high-profile
weddings as well as large corporate
events, including the J&B Met and
the Nederburg Auction,’ she says.
After taking a short break to focus
on her family, Theresa was drawn
back to the industry she loves. ‘I
can’t imagine myself being involved
in any other line of creativity and
starting my own company seemed
like the next, most natural step,’
she says. Although she had always
wanted to run her own business,
for many years the timing was
simply not right. ‘Then in 2011
the company I was working for
went through a rocky financial
patch. One afternoon my husband,
Michael, and I slipped away to a
local wine farm for some cheese
and wine. It was there over a glass of
crisp rosé that Creation Events was
born. Were it not for my husband’s
encouragement and belief in me,
my business might still have been
no more than a pipedream.
‘Fortunately there are hardly any
start-up costs involved in a business
like this. The challenge is that
because it takes up to 12 months to
plan a wedding, you need funding
for things like marketing and living
expenses,’ says Theresa. For this
reason she continued working for
about a month while setting up the
business and securing financial
backing from her father.
‘I don’t know how I could have
done this without the support of my
family. Michael was a great support
right from the start and the rest
of my family have been amazing.
Whether I’ve needed financial
backing, a shoulder to cry on or
someone to fetch the kids from
school so I could go to a meeting,
they are always there for me. Now I
can truly live out my passion.’
WORDS OF WISDOM
• Starting a business when you
have young children isn’t easy,
but a new baby isn’t born as a
four-year-old so there is enough
time to adapt.
• People asked me why I wanted
to go into an industry that is
‘such hard work’, to which I
replied, ‘Because I love it!’ I had
been out of the industry for a
few years when I started the
business so I had to brush up
my knowledge of current trends,
colours and themes quickly.
• I have a four-year plan for
Creation Events so I am
ploughing any profits we make
straight back into the company.
• Most of my research is done
between 10pm and midnight.
Tailored solutions
Creation Events offers clients
customised packages depending
on their specific needs. ‘We believe
that no two events are alike, so we
gather as much information about
a client as we can and then tailor a
package to suit them. We try to get
to know them as individuals and
form an idea of their style. Then we
work with professionals to make
their vision a reality,’ says Theresa.
‘When doing a styled photoshoot
like in these pictures I like to put
a team together to allow us to
showcase our own vision and, in a
sense, show our clients what other
possibilities are out there. The
inspiration for this shoot was
triggered at a white elephant sale
. . . the little ceramic mommy and
baby hippopotamus caught my
eye and so the theme evolved.
I approached my friend Marida
Steyn from Paradiso Flowers
(www.paradiso.co.za) and together
we dreamed up all the different
For
For more informationemail
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Theresa 3884,
email
info@creationeventscoord.com or go to or
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elements for both the boy and girl
looks. Cotton Cloud Letterpress
(www.cottoncloudletterpress.co.za)
did such a cute job with translating
the theme onto paper. Stationery
is an essential part of table décor
and is often forgotten with smaller
events like birthday parties and
baby showers. Friends Make Do
(www.friendsmakedo.co.za) is a new
venue in Somerset West that offers
a facility for workshops, birthday
parties and baby showers. The clean
décor of this venue was the perfect
setting for the shoot. Lastly, but in
no way the least, Cheryl McEwan
from Cheryl McEwan Photography
(www.cherylmcewan.co.za) was a
superstar and if it was not for her
we would not have had anything to
show for our efforts.’
Creation Events is best known for
its fabulous weddings and serves
both a local and an international
client base. ‘South Africa has been
a favourite wedding destination
for some time now,’ says Theresa.
‘Couples tend to choose the
Cape particularly to tie the knot,
especially if one or both of them
have South African ancestry.
Foreign-based couples often prefer
having someone on the ground
here to help with planning and
executing their big day.’
Weddings are not the only events
the company takes on. Smaller
functions such as kitchen teas,
baby showers and birthday parties
are all on the agenda and services
offered include organising pre-
event functions such as rehearsal
dinners, function selection and
booking, site inspections, equip-
ment hire, menu planning, flowers,
wine lists and so on. In fact,
Creation Events takes care of each
and every detail to ensure that
everything runs smoothly on the
big day. ‘We work hard at Creation
Events,’ says Theresa. ‘But we laugh
hard too and our motto is always
to present an attitude that delivers
exceptional results.’
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 your life
Listed bliss
Compiling lists is the sure road to happiness, according to American
list guru Sasha Cagen. All you need is a pen and some paper.
by JoCelyn de K wAnt / Flow MAgAzine (w w w.f lowmagazine.com) photos ed o’Riley
T welve years ago, Sasha Cagen
(26 back then) was fed up
with her job. She decided to
create a magazine for doubting
20-somethings (and 30-, 40- and
50-somethings) just like her. She
called it To-do List, because of all
the stuff we tell ourselves to do. She
placed an ad in a national magazine
calling on people to send their to-
do lists to her, even though she had
no idea what she’d be doing with
them. In the months that followed
thousands of people responded.
Their lists ranged from ordinary
shopping lists to ‘10 things I want
to do before turning 80’ and ‘the
pros and cons of marriage’, dug
up from drawers, pockets, and
wallets, written on the backs of
old envelopes, subway stubs, school
writing pads, diaries and even Excel
sheets. Some of the lists were over
20 years old.
Sasha: ‘It became a daily ritual
for me to hurry home from work
to my letter box. I’d rip open the
envelopes on the pavement outside
my door. I just couldn’t get enough
of reading other people’s lists,
even if I couldn’t quite decide why
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that was. It felt like I was having a
sneak peek into how other people
ran their lives. Each list was a small
reality soap opera.’
She decided to start publishing
the lists in their original form in
her magazine and on the To-do
List blog and it has ended up with
a whole list-making community,
with Sasha as their list-making
guru. The inevitable follow-up book
became a best seller.
Pure poetry
The fact that the blog and book
were such instant hits probably has
to do with the almost therapeutic
effect that reading other people’s
lists has.
Sasha: ‘Sometimes you can feel
like you’re the only one who is
struggling. It’s such a relief when
you see that other people have
“renew passport” on their to-do
lists for weeks as well, or a “tackle
administration”. Other people are
also having a hard time organising
their grown-up lives. You see that
we are all far more neurotic, silly
and imperfect than we like to
present ourselves.’
When you browse through To-do
List you see how other people try
to pep themselves up to go to the
gym, find a good new job, or get
rid of a lurking depression. You’ll
see that you’re not the only one
who’s ever put an item that you’ve
actually already done onto your list,
just so that you can tick it off. How
familiar! Because reading other
people’s lists turned out to be so
much fun, Sasha introduced List
Slam, where complete strangers
read out each other’s lists, like in
a poetry reading. In San Francisco,
where Sasha lives, there are weekly
list slams, but the phenomenon is
catching on in other American
cities and at house parties. If blog
and book prove one thing, it’s that
avid list makers are a huge variety
of people, from professors and
psychologists to 12-year-olds and
the unemployed.
What makes it so great?
Very simple: it’s a way to structure
your life when you are feeling
chaotic, a way to remember stuff
when you’re very busy. It can be
such a relief to quickly jot down
stuff that’s been bothering you for
a while. That way you can forget
about it until you actually get
around to it. It’ll make you feel
together, even if only for a second.
It will provide a bit of peace of
mind, creating room for new ideas
and creativity.
Or, as Sasha puts it, ‘Lists have
been my default response to sadness
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 your life
and confusion, a dependable way
to get new inspiration and regain
control. Just sitting down with a
piece of empty paper and a pen
makes me feel better.’
Free life coach
The great thing is that even if
you’re the worst organiser in the
world, you will get things done
thanks to making a list. Sasha:
‘According to my doctor I suffer
from some psychological condition
that doesn’t allow my brain to order
information correctly. This should
totally stop me from planning and
organising work, and estimating
how long something will take, but I
seem to get quite a lot done anyway.
I think it’s because I make lists for
absolutely everything. From “Get
lunch” to “Send mail”. When you
write something down, the odds
of it getting done are much higher
than when it’s merely in your head.
Actually, it’s a cheap life coach, even
better, it’s totally free!’
Things that appear overwhelming
are much easier to handle once
they are down on paper. A great
tip is to divvy up a big chore into
lots of smaller, concrete tasks. Some
people take this to extremes, like
the woman who sent in ‘Things I
need to do before I go on holiday’.
It read ‘brush teeth – shower/get
dressed – vitamins + food – dishes
– floor’. Her explanation: ‘It’s not as
if I’ll forget to get dressed, but I do
this because I often overestimate
what I can get done in an hour.
The list helps to remind me that
everything takes time, and in this
way I train myself to take that time.
It calms me down, as if the list is
taking care of me a little bit.’
Mini diary
A list is a daily truth in its purest
form. Whatever you’re doing, what-
ever you’re longing for. Things to
do, to want, to know. Lists aren’t
beautifully written or romanticised.
To-do lists are like mini-diaries,
104 IDEAS March 2013
More great li
but in bullet points. They are sts
the conversations we have with ╚ Things I sh
ould
ourselves that nobody else ever always stock
in my
gets to hear. If you read them back fridge (seaso
nal, to
10 years down the road they can keep in your
wallet).
╚ Why I love
bring back the exact same feeling you (easy
way to put in
you had when you wrote them
words why yo
to
down. Maybe that’s why it’s so u love
someone).
hard to throw some of them away. ╚ My moods
during
A great tip is to simply paste them the day and
what
in a notepad, as an alternative to a caused them
(sheds
diary. The result is an enlightening light on your
stress
peek at your own life. factors and w
hat
makes you ha
ppy).
Find happiness
Usually, a list is a device to help
you to make decisions and get into started doing this as well: ‘Before all
action. A list can also be a means this started, I was a compulsive list
to order your life. Like a list with maker; I was addicted to crossing
‘Things I am proud of’, or ‘Stuff I out every single item on the page.
want to do before I hit 80’. Making Now I sometimes add something
lists can be a way of life, a way to really wild. Because as many list
gauge yourself. And then there are makers know, writing down a wish
the happiness lists. According to a often magically makes it come true.’
lot of coaches, compiling a list every
day of things you are thankful for More great lists
or things you have done well is ╚ Things I should always stock in
the ultimate way to quickly feel my fridge (seasonal, to keep in
better. After all, what really makes your wallet).
us happy? You won’t find ‘new car’ ╚ Why I love you (easy way to put
on many happiness lists. Instead into words why you love someone).
you’ll find things such as: ‘the smell ╚ My moods during the day and
of rain’, ‘eating sushi’ and ‘having what caused them (sheds light on
coffee with friends’. A list of ‘Stuff your stress factors and what makes
I hate’ can be wonderful as well. you happy).
Simply to get rid of all the rubbish
and negativity churning around in A list of facts
your mind, so there’s more room for (from the list makers)
fun stuff. However, Sasha advises ╚ 84% female
not to make those lists just before ╚ 16% male
going to sleep. ╚ 89% use pen and paper
╚ 11% prefer a computer
To-dream lists ╚ 89% really enjoy the process
A list can be much more adven- ╚ 11% don’t enjoy it at all (consider
turous and mysterious than just it a way to survive)
practical assignments, one after ╚ 66% cross out
the other. Actually, many a list ╚ 21% check off
maker considers it an alternative ╚ 4% put an x next to a
to prayer – a way to let the universe completed task
know what you want, whether it’s ╚ 5% do nothing
a new belt or a new man. Rather ╚ 96% say that his/her life has
than focusing on checking off each improved thanks to the lists
item on your list, you could add a ╚ 4% says their life has become
beautiful dream as well. Sasha has worse because of the lists
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Quick and easy ideas for March

We used three popular

freezer stand-by ingredients
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Yes, it’s tradition in our house – 61%
Do you as a family sit No, not really. The children usually sit in front of the television – 5%
around the table when Only when we have people over –16%
having Sunday lunch? We usually braai on Sundays so it’s very informal – 18%

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 Your questions
answered
From making
jewellery blanks to
cooking salmon, we
have the answers.

compiled by CISKIA HANEKOM

photos ED O’RILEY

Good idea
Buy fresh berries when
they are in season and
cheaper. Freeze them in
small portions, so you
have berries available
all year for smoothies,
sauces, baking, and so on.

Is there an alternative I can use if I can’t

find the jeweller’s blanks that you refer
to in your February 2013 issue?
Yes, use the metal containers that eye
shadow comes in and stick a metal ring to
the back or make a small hole in one side
and place the ring through the hole.

Cold butter and sugar

can be creamed more
easily if you first warm the
sugar in the microwave.

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How can I update my look without
spending too much money? What can I do
with leftover
Visit factory shops and go to end-of-
season sales for basics. Also look out for
classic items in a good quality fabric that
will last and that you know you will wear red wine?
for several years. Mix and match these
with less expensive accessories, shoes Freeze wine in ice trays. First measure
and handbags for an updated look. And how much liquid is in one block so
don’t ignore what you already have in you know how many blocks you will
your cupboard – with a few tweaks and GOOD IDEA need when a recipe calls for wine. Wine
alterations you can easily update any To make ice that doesn’t freeze as hard as water, but it
good quality item. is completely will be hard enough for you to place the
transparent, freeze blocks in bags, to keep in the freezer to
use as needed when cooking.
Good ideaS boiling water.

• When hemming a garment, stand

up straight and have a friend or
tailor pin it. For a maxi length, don’t
measure from the waist down;
rather stand in front of a mirror and
hem it where it appears to sit at your
narrowest point. often if you hem it
at the narrowest point, particularly
for a more voluminous garment, it Iron a little
will appear longer. baby powder
• a good hairstyle and manicured into the
nails will finish off any outfit with
flair, no matter how plain it is. underarms
of your white
shirts. It will
stop oil from
seeping into
the threads,
thus keeping
them white.
ProPs: @home and mr Price home • Buyer’s guide on Page 126.

I have lost quite a few single earrings

from ornate pairs. What can I do with
the ones I have left?
You can either turn them into
brooches or alternatively attach a
loop to one end and thread a chain
through to make a necklace.

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What’s the best way to cook salmon?

The most popular ways are to fry it or grill it in the oven. If you plan to fry the
fish, it is best to use a non-stick pan with a thick bottom. Heat a little oil and
butter in the pan and fry the fish with the skin side down for 3-4 minutes, then
turn it over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. To grill salmon, line a baking tray
with foil, sprinkle the fish with salt, black pepper and olive oil and place it with
the skin side down on the baking tray. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or to taste.

I can never
remember what
colour I’ve painted
my walls. Any advice?
Write the name of the paint
colour on masking tape and
stick the tape on the inside
of the light switch cover in
the room. You’ll never have to
struggle to match it again.

Can I drop kilos by cutting fat?

Results of a recent study suggest
that exchanging fatty foods
for lower-fat alternatives will
help people shift around 1,6kg
– without any other form of
dieting. Study participants also
had decreased levels of bad
cholesterol and slimmer waists.
The study was commissioned by
the World Health Organisation
(WHO) following a request to
update their guidelines on total
fat intake. Dr Lee Hooper from
Norwich Medical School, who
led the study, said: ‘The weight
reduction when people ate less
fat was remarkably consistent.
The effect isn’t dramatic, like
going on a diet. The research
looked at people who were
cutting down on fat [for at least
six months], but continuing to
consume a normal amount of
food. What surprised us was
that they lost weight, their BMI
decreased and their waists
became slimmer. On top of this,
they kept their weight down
over at least seven years.’
To cut down on saturated fats,
have low-fat milk and yoghurt,
eat less butter and cheese,
and cut the fat off meat. Have
fruit instead of fatty snacks like
biscuits, cake and crisps.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

I’m teaching myself to embroider,

but my work looks so messy. Even my
basic running stitches are different
lengths. What can I do?
Often all you need is practise, but to
get started, draw a series of dots using
a dressmaker’s pencil on the outline
Use nail polish to of your embroidery motif the correct
distance away from each other. Use a
mark keys for easy ruler if the outline has straight lines.
Use these marks to show you where to
identification. insert your needle for every stitch. This
will give you perfectly sized stitches.
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 craft

The candles with the brown

pictures are decorated with
candle stickers, the white one
second from left with a tracing-
paper picture and the pink and
white candles with pins.
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Light the
way
Here are a few speedy ways
to dress up plain candles.
Your guests will be impressed

by LIZEL CLOE TE projec t CISKIA HANEKOM

ex tra st yling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

Tracing-paper pictures want to position the picture – just Pin decorations

This technique works best on large
pillar candles that melt in the middle.
You need
• pretty picture, text or photo
• thin tracing paper
• wax paper
• scissors
To make
1 Copy or print your picture onto thin
tracing paper. Allow the ink to dry.
2 Cut out the picture, leaving an
edge of 3mm right around.
3 Use a hairdryer to blow hot air onto
the place on the candle where you
enough to make the wax slightly
softer. Place the picture in position
on the candle.
4 Place a piece of wax paper over
the picture, with the wax side
towards the candle, and blow hot
air over this section again with
the hairdryer until the picture has
melted onto the candle.
5 Remove the wax paper and
ensure the picture is firmly in
position. Repeat if necessary.
TIP Experiment with different
types of candles; some types of
candle wax will deliver better
results than others.
This method works especially well
with graphic or geometric patterns.
You need
• simple design such as a heart,
letter or geometric pattern
• short map pins
• graph paper
• adhesive tape
• scissors
To make
1 Place your candle on its side on
a piece of graph paper and mark
off a piece of paper that will fit
around your candle.

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2 Draw your design in the marked- Candle stickers To make

off section and mark where
you need to press in the pins –
remember to take into account
the size of the pin heads. Stick
your paper pattern around your
candle with adhesive tape.
3 Press the pins halfway into the
candle at the places you marked.
4 Carefully tear away the paper
pattern from the candle so only
the pins remain. Now press the
pins into the candle all the way.
We bought our transfer pictures for
candles at a craft store. They come
in a variety of different designs and
are an easy way to quickly make your
own designer decorated candles.
You need
• candle transfers
• scissors
• damp cloth
1 Cut out your picture, leaving a
border of 3mm all around.
2 Leave the picture to soak in a
container of water for about 20-30
seconds, until the film layer (the
section with the picture) comes
loose from the backing paper.
3 Place the picture on the candle and
use a damp cloth to smooth out all
the air bubbles.
4 Leave the candle to dry before
you use it.

Go to ideasmag.co.za to learn how to Transfers for candles (R18 per pack) from
stamp a design onto candles. Merrypak. Pink canister from Pip Studio at
Isabelina. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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Join us at
Bloem Show
Join the Ideas team in Bloemfontein and learn how to do
lino cutting and stamping, make your own fridge magnets, and do
decoupage. afterwards, use your creations as gifts or decorations.

Get crafty! Lino cutting

IDeaS’ very own Dala Watts and
ciskia Hanekom will be at Bloem
Show to share their expert skills at
these reader workshops:
Fridge magnets
Date: friday, 26 april 2013
Time: 3pm
Venue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show
decoupage
Date: Saturday, 27 april 2013
Time: 10am
Venue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show
and stamping
Date: Saturday, 27 april 2013
Time: 3pm
Venue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show
cost
R185 per workshop, which
includes all materials required
for the workshop, a goodie bag
and entrance to the Bloem Show.
the Ideas craft workshops are
always very popular and places are
limited, so please contact us early
to avoid disappointment.
terms and
conditions
No bookings will be confirmed
without payment prior to the
workshops. All bookings need
to be made by 8 April 2013.
Payment is required within
48 hours of booking.
BooK noW
call 051 447 1086
or 079 5043912
or email entertainment@
spottedapple.co.za

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Paper pleasure
Here are two fun projects you can Heart envelope
Enclose a love letter in a heart.
do using a sheet of scrapbooking paper.
You will need
by LIZEL CLOE TE photos ED O’RILEY ex tra st yling CARIN SMITH • heart template on page 125
• pretty paper
• bone folder
1 2 • scissors

To make
1 Copy the heart on page 125 and
cut it out. Trace the heart onto
your pretty paper. Mark the fold
lines so that you can fold the
envelope neatly.
2 Cut out the heart and fold the
two side edges in on the lines.
Use your bone folder to ensure
the folds are sharp.
3 Turn the heart over so the point
faces upwards then fold the
underneath section in on the line.
4 Now fold the point in on the
line to complete the envelope.
You can seal it with an attractive
sticker, if you prefer.

3 4

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 how to
1

2 3 Gift box
Cut and fold a cute box and place
a gift inside it.

You will need

• box template on page 125
• scrapbooking paper or other
firm paper
• matching ribbon
• bone folder
• hole punch and hammer
• paper glue or double-sided tape
• ruler
• scissors
4 5
To make
1 Copy the box template on
page 125 and cut it out. Trace
the template onto your pretty
paper, on the side that will be
facing inwards. Include the
fold lines.
2 Cut the pattern out neatly –
take care not to cut off the
incorrect sections.
3 Punch the holes for the ribbon.
4 Trace over the fold lines with
your bone folder. Use your ruler
6 7 for neatness.
5 Fold on the fold lines. Make
the folds sharp by using your
bone folder.
6 Apply glue or double-sided
tape to the flaps as indicated
and stick them to the facing
side. Fold the box’s base closed.
7 Turn the box right side up and
press the flaps to straighten.
Place your gift inside, close the
box and thread ribbon through
the holes to keep it closed.

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Go to ideasmag.co.za to download the templates

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 kids’ party ideas

Red-hot ride
by SUZANNE SMUTS from iMAgiNE ThAT photos ED O’RiLEY

Turn up the heat as you treat the young man

in your life to a vintage fire-engine party.

Set the scene

We worked with the colours red, white, cream and black
and created a vintage look using old cool-drink crates and
hessian cloth. The red-and-white stripes add a more modern
element. Build your party theme with affordable props
sourced from party shops – look for items such as fire suits,
helmets, whistles and red buckets in which to serve your
party treats. Use assorted themed items such as a ladder,
flags and balloons to decorate the party area further.

Follow our Kids’ Party ideas board on Pinterest.

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Fire-engine cake
Turn to page 123
for the recipe and
icing instructions.

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 kids’ party ideas

Popcorn and candy

Cut Turkish delight into slices and thread onto
wooden skewers. Insert into a bucket filled with
popcorn then place on the party table.

Table and invitations

We used a red tablecloth and cut our table
runner and invitation bags from hessian cloth.

Fire station party area

Think of ways in which you can make the party
area look like a real fire station. Find pictures of fire
extinguishers and fire engines on the internet, make
colour printouts and use them to decorate your party
table. We used cardboard to cut out the word ‘fire’ and
glued the individual letters onto the red buckets. We
spray painted the badge on the helmet with silver matt
spray paint to give it a more weathered look.

Invitations
Type or write out the party invitations. Use a glue gun
and hessian cloth to make a bag for each one. Cut out
the different sections of the fire-engine template on
page 124 from coloured cardboard, then assemble and
glue together with spray glue. Use a glue gun to attach
one fire engine to each hessian bag.

Bunting
Cut a flag template from thick cardboard and use it to
trace more flags onto fabric in your party colours. Cut
out the flags and sew them onto a length of ribbon,
then hang on the wall near your party table.

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Imagine That does décor
and styling for parties.
Call Suzanne Smuts
on 072 766 6897.

Model: André Louw

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 Hot dogs
Lightly fry or heat
cocktail sausages
and use small bread
rolls to make mini
hot dogs. Serve
with mustard and
tomato sauce.

‘Flaming’ cupcakes Fire-engine party packs

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Fire-engine cake
Makes: 25cm cake
Preparation time: about 3 hours
Baking time: 45-60 minutes
Oven temperature: 180oC
Basic vanilla cake
• 240g (200ml) butter
• 320g (370ml) castor sugar
• 15ml vanilla essence
• 4 large eggs
• 480g (880ml) cake flour
• 20ml baking powder
• 250ml milk
Butter icing
• 225g (245ml) soft butter
• 460g (885ml) icing sugar, sifted
• 40-60ml milk
Icing
• 2kg plastic icing
• red, black and light-blue
gel-based food colouring
1 Beat the butter until light.
Gradually add castor sugar and
beat well. Add the vanilla essence,
then add the eggs one by one,
beating well after each addition.
2 Sift the cake flour and baking
powder with a pinch of salt.
Gradually fold into the butter
mixture, alternating with the milk.
3 Pour the batter into greased and
lined 25cm round cake tins. Bake
in a preheated oven for 45 to 60
minutes, until a skewer comes
out clean. Remove from the oven
and leave to cool in the pan for 10
minutes, then turn out onto a wire
rack and leave to cool completely.
4 Prepare another 3/4 quantity of
cake batter, for the top layer. Bake
in a 20cm cake tin.
5 Butter icing Beat the butter until
light. Gradually add the icing
sugar. Add just enough milk to
make a spreadable consistency.
6 Icing Spread both cakes with
butter icing, then refrigerate for 30
minutes to set. Roll out the plastic
icing on a surface dusted with
cornflour, making sure you have a
large enough piece to cover the
big cake. Carefully drape it over the
cake and tuck in, then cut off the
excess. Repeat to cover the small
cake. Place the small cake on top
of the big cake and trim with red
ribbon. Use red colouring to colour
a small ball of plastic icing, then roll
it out and cut out the fire engine.
Use more red plastic icing to form
the helmet. Colour a small ball of
plastic icing black for the wheels of
the fire engine. Roll a fire hose out
of grey plastic icing. Cut out the
water from light-blue plastic icing.
Use a little water to secure all the
fire-engine ‘components’.
Toffee apples
Makes: 8
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: about 30 minutes
• 8 small to medium-sized red apples
• 8 sticks (for the apples)
• 470ml (400g) sugar
• 10ml vinegar
• 75ml golden syrup
• 25ml butter
• red food colouring
1 Wash and dry the apples and
insert a stick into the stem end.
2 Heat the other ingredients. Add
125ml water and stir until sugar
has dissolved. Brush any crystals
from the sides of the saucepan
using a damp pastry brush.
3 Bring to the boil, then simmer
until the mixture reaches 138 oC
on a sugar thermometer, or a little
dropped into cold water forms a
hard and brittle ball. Remove from
the heat and place the saucepan
into a basin of cold water to stop
it cooking. Place the saucepan on
a work surface next to the apples.
4 Dip each apple into the toffee and
coat well. Place the toffee apples
on a tray lined with greaseproof
paper. When the toffee has
set, wrap the toffee apples in
cellophane paper and tie closed
with a colourful ribbon.
kids’ party ideas
Home-made lemonade
• 250ml sugar
• 250ml fresh lemon juice
Pour the sugar into a small saucepan, add
250ml water and heat over a low heat,
stirring continuously, until all the sugar
has dissolved to form a syrup. Pour into
a large jug, stir in the fresh lemon juice
and dilute to taste with between 750ml
and one litre of cold water. Add more
fresh lemon juice if the lemonade is too
sweet for your preference. Refrigerate
for at least 30 minutes, then pour into
small bottles and serve with red-and-
white striped straws.
GOOD IDEA Fill a jug with lemonade,
ice and slices of lemon for the parents.
‘Flaming’ cupcakes
Mix a half quantity of the cake batter
and pour into a cupcake tin lined
with paper cupcake cases. Bake in
a preheated oven at 180oC for 12-15
minutes. Mix half the amount of
butter icing you used for the large
cake and use it to ice the cupcakes.
Cut out the ‘flames’ from red and
yellow plastic icing, and use to
decorate the cupcakes.
Fire-engine party packs
You will need
• boxes with handles
• fire-engine template on page 124
• A4 cardboard in red, white
and black
• spray glue
To make
1 Photocopy the fire-engine
template on page 124. Enlarge
or reduce it to the desired size,
photocopy onto red cardboard,
then cut out one for the front and
one for the back of each box.
2 Cut out the white and black
sections and use spray glue to
attach them to the red cutouts.
3 Glue the fire engines to the side
of the boxes, then fill with sweet
treats and small toys or trinkets.
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 templates

Fire engine party packs

(page 123)

Fire engine invitations

(page 120)

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 Heart envelope
(page 114)

Folded box fold lines

(page 116)

Glue
here

fold lines

Peter Pan collar

(page 50)
fold

Cut 2 on fold
Front and back

Enlarge to 200% for

actual size. Seam
allowance included.

March 2013 IDEAS 125

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