from the editor

We are all feeling the need to escape; whether that means the white-washed beaches of Greece or home for the holidays with family. it is that time of the year where, as the days grow longer, the living gets slower. And I for one couldn’t be happier for it. The holidays are upon us and we are celebrating a – cautiously – optimistic summer: friends, freedom(ish) and, finally, a reprieve from the year that was. that is why, in this issue, we really wanted to dial it down and get back to basics, to explore the fundamentals of living life well. our cover stars this month, actress Amanda du-Pont and her husband, businessman Shawn rodriques, are no strangers to this notion. When they manage to eke out some ‘us time’ from…

a new chapter

Now in its 25th year, La grange Interiors is a cornerstone of the SouthAfrican design landscape. headed by interior designer and founder Sumari Krige, the company sources unique furniture pieces from around the world, and along with a lineup of south African designs, the brand marries the contemporary with the eclectic. In what feels like perfect timing for Sumari, La grange Interiors finds a new home in cape Town with the opening of a new showroom. ‘It was a natural move, and the timing was just right,’ says Sumari. ‘The old showroom had been in the same location for five years, so I think we were ready.’ Located in the Woodstock area, the space has a second floor as well as a mezzanine level, and takes more layout cues from the Joburg…

dreaming in colour

TEXT: PIET SMEDY; PHOTOGRAPHS: SUPPLIED…

where to shop

Créma V&A Créma Design at the V&A Waterfront brings a whole new dimension to designer shopping. Designed by Yaniv Chen of Master Studio, the store has a retro-futuristic feel and features aluminium fixtures and plush grey floor-to-ceiling carpeting, while the offering is every bit true to the brand. cremadesign.co.za The Flower Café The Flower Café is Cape town’s latest botanical playground. The kind of unique concept we’ve come to expect from Petal Walker and the Petals Group is this time a magical creation-space where you get to ‘unleash your inner florist’. Create take-home bouquets, herbaceous wreaths or flower arrangements in their ready-to-purchase collection of vases. Elegantly boxed gift vouchers available too. petalsgroup.co.za Always Welcome Founded by leading SA designers, in collaboration with Garreth van Niekerk and Alan Hayward from Coraltree Projects, the Always Welcome co-op…

easy does it

DON’T SKIP THE DETAILS HERE, WE USED COLOURFUL CERAMICS AND CLEAR GLASS TO SET A LIGHT HOLIDAY MOOD WITH NATURAL LINEN NAPKINS AND BRASS CUTLERY, FROM SOME ADDED ELEGANCE. EVEN THOUGH THIS SETTING IS VERY MINIMAL, IT IS STILL RICH IN TEXTURE AND COLOUR LOCATION: HOUSE ROOS, STRAND; STYLING AND PRODUCTION: IVAN MCCARTHY PEENS…

switch to digital

HERE’S HOW 1 DOWNLOAD THE APP Visit the App Store or Google Play and download the free Zinio or Magzter app. If you’re browsing on a desktop or laptop, head to zinio.com or magzter.com. 2 CREATE AN ACCOUNT Once you’re on the app or web page, click on the icon in the top right-hand corner to create a new account. Once the form is complete, you’re ready to shop. 3 FIND YOUR FAVOURITE MAGAZINE Search for GQ South Africa, Glamour South Africa, or Condé Nast House & Garden using the search icon at the top of the page. It’ll show you the latest and previous issues. 4 BUY IT When you select the latest issue, you’ll see two price options: one for that issue only and another for a one-year subscription. Online editions, for both single copies and…