Snacking on the stoep
I have a somewhat reluctant love affair with the start of the new year. On one hand, it’s the dawn of a new year and on the other, it’s a reminder that time is fluid, work must again start for those of us who take a break and our lives must be enjoyed in every moment since the moments can be so terribly fleeting at the best of times. An eternal optimist and spin doctor, I choose to lean into the idea of newness and pressing reset. So, let’s go with optimism and dig into an issue set to inspire you with luxurious natural decor (page 26), lush gardens (page 62, 70), trends that offer a starting point for your next to-do (page 24, 50, 54) and, of course, incredible local…