Come on, SUMMER!
There is something magical about a South African summer, the smell of braai fires, flowering jasmine and the wet earth after a magical Highveld thunderstorm really rejuvenates the soul.
In this issue we look at some other magical things starting with the ever-popular Wendy hut - always needed and oh-so-versatile, whether you use it for play or to stowaway. So many of us have decided not to go away on vacation this year, in our sunny seat article we look at furniture to grace your patio, turning it into your own entertainment haven.
We also explore the French Provencal décor style, an interior design theme that became popular among city sleekers looking for a simpler way of life. In the 80's, the black comedy Little Shop of Horrors gave carnivorous plants instant cult status, today we are still fascinated with these flesh eating foliage and this month we take a closer look at these mysterious plants.
Happy summer and don't forget our tips on how to chill out in a green way - green your fridge.
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Wendy Huts for Play or Stowaway
A Wendy house must be one of the easiest and quickest ways to add on to your home and you can either have it installed by a professional or do it yourself with the step-by-step DIY-kits that are available. But before you get carried away and buy the first, cheapest Wendy hut you can find, you might want to consider the following:
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Sunny Seats
It is summer and one can not help to feel excited about the prospect of spending lazy hours around the pool and on the patio - as most South Africans often do during this time of year. Relaxing and entertaining outdoors can be made so much easier with proper chairs that are both comfortable and functional.
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French Provencal Décor
You might have heard the term French Provencal Style, but still do not have a clue what this décor style actually looks like or where it came from. This style is often referred to as French country-style and according to Val Evennett, from Homes & Antiques, it is more of a lifestyle than a décor style.
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Carnivorous Plants
When plants construct organs to trick animals into being captured and then eat them, we humans don't only take notice, we are astonished. Carnivorous plants show us that plants are a force to be reckoned with and they also make us think…
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Green Tip: Green Your Fridge
Your fridge is one of the worst offenders when it comes to green living. Think about it, it runs 24/7 and hosts potential waste, so here are a few quick tips on how to green your fridge:
- Make sure it seals, so the cold does not escape and it does not have to work twice as hard to keep everything cool - genius isn't it! How do you check the seal? Take a R10 note, close it is the door, if you manage to pull it out without much resistance, have the seal checked.
- Don't waste, if you're not going to eat all those nice organic veggies - freeze them.
- Let leftovers cool down before you refrigerate them.
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- Here's a great one, stock it like they do in the supermarket, oldest leftovers in the front, this way you won't waste energy on your own Frankenstein experiment in back of your fridge.
- A full fridge is more energy efficient than an empty one, as it has to work less to keep everything cool. So keep it stocked up. Feeling the economic pinch? Then stock it with water filled glass bottles, now you always have cold water and your fridge is running efficiently. If you want a chic alternative, read "white wine" and for an even more affordable alternative read "foil covered bricks", where we
mentioned "glass water bottles".
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