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So hand sup, who needs a holiday? Given the year we ve all had, I m pretty sure you re holding VISI in one hand and have the other in the air. Me, I’d go back to the Greek islands in a heartbeat. We’ve had some of our most memorable holidays there: Kefalonia, Lefkada and Asos in the Ionian Sea; and Naxos and Santorini in the Aegean. But – yup – that’s not going to happen this festive season, so like most South Africans, we’re planning to spend our time off in a local setting. And that’s not a bad thing: we live in a beautiful country with a diverse array of holiday options that even the most indifferent of us could not take for granted. We’ll be taking a seaside holiday…

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MARK SERRA CREATIVE DIRECTOR What are you most looking forward to doing during your December holiday? My holiday will be all about doing what I have not done this year. The time off will give me space for my family, my friends, and most importantly myself. It’s a time to reflect, unplug, be carefree, celebrate, do some memorable things – and take many afternoon naps! An architect recently told us, “The most wonderful thing about VISI is the sheer artistry with which each page is laid out.” We wholeheartedly agree – and that artistry belongs to the one and only Mark Serra, VISI’s creative director. Mark brings his decades of experience in magazines to bear on every layout he designs, and his creativity takes everything the rest of the team does to the…

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WIN WITH PLANTR ONE LUCKY VISI READER WILL WIN A NEWLY LAUNCHED TAO PLANTER BY LOCAL BRAND PLANTR, WORTH R5 299. FEATURING A FOOTING MADE OF SUSTAINABLY SOURCED BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD, THE CONTEMPORARY PLANTER IS MADE FROM TIMBER AND TEXTURED STEEL, AND IS AVAILABLE IN FOUR STANDARD COLOURWAYS. GO TO VISI.CO.ZA/WIN TO ENTER. WE ASKED YOU ONLINE: IF YOU HAD TO REVAMP YOUR WALLS, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO? More than 900 of you took our poll to let us know. Here are the results: 33% Create a gallery wall filled with work by local artists 29% Apply designer wallpaper 27% Repaint in a neutral, calming shade 11% Go bold with a bright colour #READERLOVE If you’re enjoying the latest issue, we’d love for you to take a pic of your mag and share it with us. Simply tag VISI on…

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The Frame TV, which is a part of Samsung’s 2020 Lifestyle category, is elevating living spaces in a way few TV’s can. It combines innovative design with stunning QLED picture quality and Smart TV features to deliver a seamless intuitive TV journey. Popular presenter and entrepreneur Maps Maponyane recently gave his view of the elegant 4K UHD Smart TV that transforms into a gallery-like art display. “I want my home to be a reflection of me. After all, that is my sanctuary, away from the world. I never expected to be able to transform my living space with a TV, but The Frame gives you a premium entertainment experience combined with an aesthetically-pleasing design. As an art lover, it opens up a new world of possibility for me”, says Maps Map’s personal…

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FREE FORM Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is no stranger to reinterpreting Roche Bobois’ iconic pieces. Her latest is the BOMBOM collection – a collaboration with Roche Bobois creative director Nicolas Roche for the company’s 60th anniversary. With a solid beechwood base and customisable upholstery colours, the generous BOMBOM sofas are finished in boldly-hued stretch fabric outlined by solid black. The backrests, which have removable covers, are mobile and independent of one another, giving the sofas a free-form feel. The collection also includes rugs adorned with Vasconcelos’s original, colourful drawings. roche-bobois.com THE FLUID, ORGANIC SHAPES GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM TO DESIGN YOUR OWN COMFORT.…

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PRIVATE COCOON Fancy your very own nest? The Cacoon – its shape inspired by weaver’s nests – is essentially a smartly reworked hammock in a durable, water-repellent fabric, in which the single point of suspension prevents putting tension on the body. Cacoons are available in a range of colours, and sized for singles or couples up to 200kg. Great for a family adventure with private sleeping quarters for each member. cacoonworld.com LIFE IN A BUBBLE Created by French designer Pierre-Stéphane Dumas for eco-tourism and experiential travel, as well as maximum comfort and interaction with the environment, the BubbleTree has a special turbine that blows in air to maintain the shape of the structure. It also refreshes the air inside and eliminates moisture issues. And did we mention the superb acoustics? bubbletree.fr BEST FOR FRIENDS Originally…