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Woman & Home South Africa
December 2019Woman & Home puts the reader at the centre of everything they do, never pigeonholing, always believing it’s attitude not age that matters, always with a positive tone that connects to the reader, giving her confidence, glamour and inspiration to try new experiences. woman&home has a brand new attitude and offers irresistible inspiration each and every month.
IN THIS ISSUE
wishing you a magical christmas
That moment when I carefully lift my family's Christmas decorations out of the snowy tissue depths of the boxes they've been in all-year long and hang them on the tree, that right there is where Christmas starts for me. For others, it's the sound of Silent Night playing in the malls, or hauling out their handwritten family recipe, passed down from generation to generation, to make their festive pudding. Throughout this issue, people tell us about the quirky and special moments that mark the start of the festive season for them. That time when memories are made and traditions relished. I truly love the warm, kind-to-everyone feeling that abounds right now, the small acts of kindness practised, and the way that people simply feel closer together. It has been an absolute joy…
meet our contributors
We asfied: How do you feel about Christmas? Photographer ANNALIZE NEL shot our festive table settings on page 134. * Best thing about Christmas? The movies – I watch Home Alone every December. * Top Christmas memory? Experiencing an authentic white Christmas in Switzerland a few years ago. * Best Christmas gift ever? Last year my partner gave me tickets to see the Spice Girls live at London’s Wembley Stadium. It’s the best concert I’ve ever been to! * Christmas treat? I love chilled eggnog. Interior designer KELLY ADAMI styled our decor shoot on page 128. * Favourite Christmas food? Is it weird that I love roasted Brussels sprouts? A friend once slow-cooked them with garlic, until they were caramelised – yum! I’ve never been able to recreate them. * Best Christmas memory? My mom, brother and me…
woman & home south africa
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FRITH THOMAS DESIGN ART DIRECTOR Jody Scott DESIGN FREELANCER Kewin Esof PRODUCTION CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Jenna Grenfell FOOD AND DECOR EDITOR Claire Badenhorst FASHION FASHION EDITOR Tiamara Naidoo SENIOR FASHION WRITER Xolani Gumede INTERN Thato Pule BEAUTY EDITOR Martinique Stevens FEATURES AND HEALTH FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie van der Plank HEAD OF INSIGHTS Debbie McIntyre FEATURES WRITER Marike Watson FEATURES WRITER Savanna Douglas HEALTH WRITER Belinda dos Santos WRITER India Gonçalves ONLINE DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST Aqsa Qureshi DIGITAL EDITOR Michelle Nortje GENERAL MANAGER Anton Botes WOMAN & HOME INTERNATIONAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Catherine Westwood INTERNATIONAL GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR David Dowding MAGAZINE MARKETING MANAGER Reinhard Lotz…
why sofia’s having all the fun
Actress Sofia Vergara, 47, is the first to admit she’s loving her life. Starting out in the Latin film industry 25 years ago, she made a name for herself playing hot TV mom Gloria Pritchett in our favourite mockumentary show, Modern Family. It first aired in 2009 and, this year, the Dunphy-Pritchett clan bid us farewell in their 10th and final season. But Sofia is excited about her future. “Playing Gloria helped launch my career; I know there’ll be other projects for me.” Sofia lives in LA with actor husband Joe Manganiello and has an adult son, Manolo, from her first marriage. I struggled when I first started looking for work in LA – no one could understand me. I went to audition after audition and got nothing. Apparently, there…
ask me anything...
My beauty secrets... Get plenty of sleep, and use every good face cream that works for you – even the technologically advanced stuff. There’s no harm in trying. My favourite healthy snack... Do peanut butter sandwiches count? I make them with wholewheat bread so, to me, that means they’re healthy. My fashion staple... I’m a heels kind of girl. I’ve even been known to wear platforms on the beach! My celebrity crush... Johnny Depp. I’ve loved him ever since he did 21 Jump Street. He’s good looking, but doesn’t act like he knows it.…
new for you
BACK TO BASICS Renowned for its contemporary urban pieces, Old Khaki stays true to its earthy tones, but softens things up with hints of mint green, dusty pink, and powder blue. We love the linen blend in these pieces, which makes them perfect for hot summer days. All items are available in sizes 6 to 18. LAYING GOOD FOUNDATIONS Say goodbye to VPL this summer and hello to a naturally shaped body with Easy Curves’ Secrets range. Designed around the ethos of helping women control their curves rather than hide them, the pieces are simple yet sexy, with clever solutions to help boost body confidence. SUMMER STATEMENTS Have fun with your accessories and go for a pair of bold earrings. These unusual and oversized shapes call for pared-back hair and make-up for the ultimate vacation…
