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A digital companion touching on all facets of living a stylish and considered life. LAUNCHED 31 July 2020.

This is the definitive source that heroes informed aesthetics, opinions and insights.

07/11/2024

FIELD NOTES

Want to know what this summer’s must-have scented candles are, perfect for festive gifting? Here’s a clue: they’re inspired by flowers and fields, vineyards and the veld, and they’re all very proudly South African!

Click the link in our bio to find out more.

02/11/2024

LIFE FROM STONE

Today an oasis of calm in one of Europe’s busiest cities, this bedroom – a masterclass in tone-on-tone decorating – was once a frenetic mercantile space.

Visit the link in our bio to uncover its transformation.

23/10/2024

MERCHANTS ON BREE

Cape Town’s CBD is the place to be this spring, with 91 Breet Street its epicentre. Chef Liam Tomlin’s newly-launched Merchant Bar & Grill, as well as Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen, occupy a multi-storey building that’s all old-school industrial charm. You’ll find handpicked local charcuterie and cheeses on the menu, with highlights including scotched eggs and sourdough with pork lard.

Click on the link in our bio to discover 91 Bree Street and more of our spring hotlist.

09/10/2024

SHY, BUT SEXY

Chef Ryan Cole, of Salsify fame, has recently launched restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. With seductive views of Table Mountain, Alfred basin and the adjacent yacht marina, Coy is all about African ingredients and under-appreciated species (like the sugarcane included in a tuna tartare dish).

Expect dark, sultry interiors, a sophisticated tasting menu, and a thoughtfully-curated wine list.

For more on Coy, and to discover what else is new this spring, follow the link in our bio.

25/09/2024

AMAZING GRACE

Following an extensive renovation, the relaunched Bascule Bar & Lounge at Cape Grace hotel has become Cape Town’s hottest new drinking spot. Long a favourite on the city’s bar scene – especially for whisky lovers – the reimagined Bascule boasts velvets, leather and lighting that nod to speakeasy charm, a memorable collection of local art, and a cocktail menu that’ll have you salivating.

Discover Bascule, and more that’s new this spring, by clicking the link in our bio.

21/09/2024

AN AFRICAN QUEEN

It’s no secret that we have a soft spot for the iconic , so we weren’t exactly surprised when it snagged the crown for BEST HOTEL IN AFRICA at the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024!

We’ve gushed over Cape Town’s beloved “Nellie” in a few of our features, so why not pop over to our CULTURE section (via the link in our bio or search Mount Nelson) and see for yourself what makes this grand dame one of our absolute favourites?

22/08/2024

FLORALS FOR SPRING

While Miranda Priestley may have proved they’re not groundbreaking, we know that paired with stripes, ikats and other patterns they make for an inviting home. Interior designer Elizabeth Hay nods to traditional English decorating in her design of a patterned family home.

Check it out at the link in our bio.

01/08/2024

THE FABRIC OF ALL THINGS

Want to learn how to decorate with a mash-up of florals, ikats, stripes and more? Singapore-based interior designer shows us how, in a home that pushes the boundaries of inventive traditional English decorating.

Discover more at the link in our bio.

27/05/2024

FRESH DESIGN IN THE CAPE

The countdown is on for Cape Town’s premier décor and design exhibition! Decorex Africa kicks off from the 6th to the 9th of June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Get ready for a showcase of the latest and greatest in Southern African design.

Expect to see cutting-edge technology, stylish furniture, innovative lighting, beautiful textiles, trendy fashion accessories, and chic homeware. Plus, gain fresh insights from the industry’s top leaders.

Don’t miss out on exciting new launches from the likes of , .co.za, , , and many more.

Find out more about this must-see event through the link in our bio.

23/05/2024

STREET VIEW

America through the lens – and not a moment too soon. In a year of critical importance for the United States, the release of Ernest Cole: The True America marks the first publication that chronicles much of the South African photographer’s work documenting Black American society. It speaks as much to a turbulent past as it does to an uncertain present.

Discover these images at the link in our bio.

18/04/2024

Invited to tour Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 when she docked in Cape Town last week, Martin Jacobs reveals the significance of this berthing, shares some of the vessel’s more interesting facts, and sneaks you into his favourite spaces, like the glorious Britannia Restaurant (pictured).

Click the link in our bio to board ship.

12/04/2024

Visiting Porto this year and unsure of where to stay?

Three recently-opened hotels turn up the design dial, offering everything from unbeatable views to energising spa treatments and cutting-edge decor. Did we mention that one’s even housed in a former palace?

Check out the link in our bio to discover these and other Porto gems.

01/03/2024

SEA CHANGE

What happens when high design takes to the high seas? Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Viva, is what. From its sophisticated interiors to its luxe spa, and from its playful outdoor spaces to the ship’s exclusive ‘hotel within a hotel’, Viva is the cruise liner that’s pushing the boundaries of travelling in style.

Click on the link in our bio to embark and discover how.

24/02/2024

BRIGHT SHINY THINGS

It’s that special time of year when transforms its night skies into a dazzling spectacle!

Make sure to mark your calendars because Stellenbosch’s beloved event, Spier Light Art, is back for its sixth installment.

Igniting the darkness from March 1st to April 1st, 2024, visitors can bask in the glow of 21 unique light and video artworks scattered throughout the farm.

Catch the full story at the link in our bio.

22/02/2024

WATERWORLD

Taking to the seas has never been more stylish; be one of the first to discover why. From the most respected names in hospitality design comes a cruise liner redefining sophistication at sea. Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Viva, is not only an experience to remember but an aesthetic delight.

Martin Jacobs reports from Viva’s maiden voyage.

More on this at the link in our bio.

14/02/2024

FEAT OF CLAY

With Cape Town’s calendar crammed with art events this week, there’s no better time to share a sneak peak into local art historian Olivia Barrell’s must-have book, Clay Formes: Contemporary Clay From South Africa. A much-needed addition to any art lovers’ shelves, the book explores the work of thirty artists.

For more head to the link in our bio.

07/02/2024

LAST DAY OF ROME

Jonathan Bain recounts his recent trip to the Eternal City, where he discovered that the ‘second-tier’ attractions are actually first prize.

See more in our Opinion section at the link in our bio.

23/01/2024

OSCAR NIGHT SESSIONS

Awards season is upon us, and the Oscars nearly here. Which means not only a deluge of A-grade films to our shores, but a wealth of fashion inspiration for the year ahead.

Photographer Mark Seliger has been photographing Oscar winners on the night for over a decade; his portraits now published in Vanity Fair: Oscar Night Sessions. It’s a must-have book for fans of celebrity and Hollywood glamour.

Discover more about the book, and others perfect for culture lovers, in our roundup of newly published books at the link in our bio.

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The Lifestyling fabric and wallpaper report 3.0...⁠ ⁠ The second of our biannual roundup of all that is new in the fabric and wallpaper sector is here.⁠ ⁠ Lifestyling dives deep into the industry to bring you the names to know and launches to check out. ⁠ ⁠ This time, you’ll find the latest drops from these leading brands have a strong seasonal bent, with ocean, tropical and botanical themes blooming, as well as a couple of well-timed outdoor textile innovations.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to Stuart Graham Fabrics, DC Design Inc, GROEN, ROMO South Africa, SMART ART Think it. We'll Print it. and Eshanima Fabrics for the inspiration.⁠ ⁠ Check out the link bio for more: https://lifestyling.co.za/decorate/2021/09/the-lifestyling-fabric-and-wallpaper-report-3-0/

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