Condé Nast House & Garden

Finding meaning in colour – especially in an emotional, soothsaying way – is nothing new. from tenuously occult (colourmancy) to kitsch and faddish (mood rings), colour as a mode of self-expression has been around since the ancient Egyptians decorated their mud huts with animal skins and painted urns. More recently, and more personally, i can relate to that. from a communistred dorm room as a student to sage in my late twenties (way before it had its big ‘now’ moment, i might add, which you can read about on page 18) to my current, nancy meyers approved home with swirls of cream and tan (perhaps an outward manifestation of the need for calm and quiet). and that is half the fun, isn’t it, trying to decode our colour journeys? But more than…

Indigenus’s new planters feature the brand’s distinct grounded aesthetic and understanding of the impact large scale sculptural planters have on an interior, architectural site or landscape. The range, made from glass-reinforced concrete, was inspired by a trip sebastian took to south africa and his interpretation of the different landscapes, colours and textures he saw here. We chatted to sebastian and Indigenus founder and CEO Peter van der Post about their collaboration. What was your design inspiration for these planters? Sebastian Herkner: I spent my honeymoon in cape Town and the Kruger national Park and was captivated by the country, its people and culture. With aarde, I wanted to exhibit my impressions of southafrica’s multiple geographic facets, textures and the layers of its landscape. How does the range tie in with what is currently happening…

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SHEET-PAN GNOCCHI 4 SERVINGS Though the package of shelf-stable gnocchi might tell you to boil them, the secret – which I learned from my friend and recipe developer ali slagle – is that these types of gnocchi are at their best when roasted or pan-fried. direct heat from the oven (or pan), along with a glug of olive oil, helps them crisp on the outside while remaining tender within. roasting them with cherry tomatoes, which burst to create a jammy sauce, means you have got dinner in 25 minutes – just add a heap of greens and lots of sharp cheese, and you are good to go. – Sarah Jampel, senior editor, cooking, at Bon appetit ½ large red onion, cut into 1.5cm-thick wedges2 large garlic cloves, unpeeled2 pints cherry tomatoes1 215g package…

‘For me, true luxury is a sensory experience. with our fast-paced lifestyles, having moments of quiet and calm – and tailored spaces that facilitate these moments – is heaven. this, together with materials, light and simplicity, is the core to transcending luxury’MARK RIELLY, ARRCC The hard-working hubs of the home, kitchens and bathrooms require a keen understanding of functional (and stylish) design. here, the experts show you how ON DESIGN ‘Think long-term and rather invest in quality purchases that will last. Your home is an investment, so the surfaces and finishes need to mirror this, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, which are the most expensive areas to renovate’MEGAN NOEL, CAESARSTONE‘Today’s bathroom is more than just a place for daily cleansing. it is a cosy and modern retreat with maximum comfort and a…

flowers have a bad rep – cheap, tacky and, well, fake – but designers and retailers have come a long way, with some faux bouquets (faux-quets?) actually landing a highly believable look and feel. When the situation calls for it and you are required to use faux flowers in an interior (whether your touch is a death sentence to anything green or you simply want to avoid the maintenance of fresh flowers) follow the advice of these top south african designers and get your faux flower game on point. HENDRE BLOEM For me, the most important aspect is the colour, as this really makes or breaks the look – that moment when green is too green,’ says interior designer hendre Bloem. ‘I always look for natural-looking options; if it does not look…