SA Garden and Home

March 2023

GARDEN&HOME For the house proud, and the garden savvy, Garden&Home magazine has been one of South Africa’s favourite decor and gardening brands for decades. The all-encompassing magazine will be your solution to every facet of the home, from stylish decor, inspirational houses and gardens, lifestyle trends, expert gardening tips, solutions for small spaces, buyer’s guides and useful (yes, actually useful!) DIY projects. From cover to cover, Garden&Home inspires creativity, delivers know-how and surprises with innovative ideas

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Curl up, wind down

ED'S LETTER Changes of seasons are typically a rather tangible thing to my brain, so it's no surprise that this autumn marks perhaps the biggest change of season for me - and my family. My husband and I are expecting our first child! Our baby girl arrives just in time for a biting coastal winter snuggled safely indoors. If ever there was a moment for me to lean into my deep, most insatiable penchant for nostalgia, this would be it. As this issue goes to shelf, I feel urged both to nest with greater haste and slow down all together to simply let things be. From our team (page 13) we are indeed cosy creatures with much in common, at least in the associations we hold with the season. And…

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Autumn Ed Notes

FAVOURITES GOING INTO AUTUMN? For our home this season: Cinnamon leaf or rose geranium dropped into a ceramic burner or our misting diffuser in the kitchen. For my hubby: Vetiver with its masculine intensity just slightly softened with a few drops of cold-pressed jojoba oil, which I tend to use on my skin and in my own blends. For my skin: I adore SOiL Ugandan Shea Butter and the revive roller in the morning while I have water, breakfast and vitamins before I start my day. For more, explore www.soil.co.za. ON THE NOSE Essential oils and burning a bit of sage play a huge sensory role in my home with my husband and our kitten Hunter. Apart from the holistic properties of pure essential blends, it lends atmosphere and is…

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Tipple Treats

If you're a cocktail connoisseur, StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge in Salt River lends a distinctive offering of small-batch hand-distilled vodka, gin, agave spirit, rhum agricole (sugarcane-juice rum), and campari-style African Amaro. They boast a unique menu of curated cocktails and mini-food pairings that together tickle your taste buds just so. Leigh Lisk and Lucy Beard, co-founders of Hope Distillery, offer an intimate experience that elevates the tipple and bites with a warm, person-centred hospitality. And if, like me, you're pregnant or simply not a drinker, joining your partner or friends is made delicious with a select offering of truly thoughtful mocktail options in a space that is all palate and minimal party. What stood out to my husband was how Leigh crouched down right to our level and spoke right into…

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Leaning Into The Season

Roshaan Patel Wonderful Word Wizard; G&H Chief Copy Editor When not pushing to finish the next print deadline, Roshaan lives out her foodie dreams by experimenting with various types of cuisine. Three words that define autumn for you? Crisp, transition and colour! What's on your decor wish list right now? A comfy rocker for our baby nursery. Your go-to essential oil? It's got to be soothing Lavender! Favourite warm beverage: Give me a chai latte any day. Elle Franco DIY Goddess and G&H DIY contributor Elle spends her days building her online brand and presence with gorgeous projects done in style. Look out for more digital collaborations in 2023! Your autumn self-care moment? As the weather cools, I tend to end the night cosying on the couch with a honeydrizzled,…

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As the Leaves Fall

SUBSCRIBE TO G&H AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF 4 EVERYTHING TEA HAMPERS. The best quality loose leaf straight from the farm? We got it. The most beautiful tea ware? We have it. The most innovative strainers that work and last? We stock them. Silk teabags? Got those. Good ol’ fashioned South African rooibos? Got that too! Can't find what you want on our online store? Contact us and we'll do our best to source it for you! Tea is simple yet ceremonial. It is pure and passionate. It is indulgence and well-being. It is solitude and connection. That's what Everything Tea is. Autumn Leaves From tea to plants, your leaves deserve a little time and care. Warm up with a cuppa while pruning your plants, checking their…

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TAKE TO THE GARAGE

Repurposing or upcycling old furniture and second-hand finds promises to remain one of the hottest trends for 2023. More and more DIY, crafting and renovation enthusiasts are discovering the fun of transforming junk-shop furniture into beautiful, unique pieces for their homes. Upcycling furniture and giving it a new life is far more unique - and exciting - than purchasing a brand-new piece. And it is not just about fun. Repurposing or upcycling old furniture is a great way to save money as it offers a budgetfriendly solution to style your home, while also doing your part for the planet. By repurposing old furniture, as opposed to buying new, you lessen your carbon footprint, contribute to a circular economy and reduce the amount of waste that goes to the landfill. The…

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