SARIE is die voorkeur-glanstydskrif van die Afrikaanssprekende vrou van Suid-Afrika met ‘n moderne wêreldbeskouiing. SARIE is ‘n intieme deel van haar lewe en ‘n ware voortsetting van haar leefstyl. Maand ná maand vertel die tydskrif tipies Suid-Afrikaanse stories wat haar altyd goed laat voel oor haarself en haar wêreld. Dis na SARIE dat sy haar wend vir kernoplossings en vertroude geselsies. Dis waar sy haar spesiale inspirasie vind.

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NEW & NOW • 2020 has changed our lives irrevocably. One thing we’re now certain of, is that we’ll spend more time at home in future. Thus we’ve had to rethink our living areas to create a multi-functional sanctuary. Furniture was moved around and given new functions as we work, meet virtually, learn, exercise, cook up a storm, and yes, play and relax at home. Our homes are where we now feel the safest … and the trends reflect it

Back to nature • Introducing Dulux’s Colour of the Year for 2021: Brave Ground™ – an earthy tone that aims to reconnect us to nature

TREASURED COAST • The region has long enjoyed global recognition for its champagne air and whale watching. With the recent appointment of Hermanus as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the spotlight once again falls on the Overstrand’s human and natural capital. Bianca du Plessis looks at the artists and characters that shaped Hermanus from fishing village to internationally renowned holiday destination

HEAVEN ON EARTH • The Overstrand abounds with attributes to wax lyrical about. The mountains, ravines and valleys with a carpet of unspoilt Cape fynbos. Not to mention, one of the most splendid coastlines in the world. And to top it all: creative residents who make the most of their rich natural environment while treading gently upon this exceptional piece of earth

SENSATIONAL SIPPERS • Well known for its quality wines, Walker Bay also produces craft beer and spirits for the connoisseur. Although the area is famous for pinot noir and chardonnay, they are by no means the only cultivars to flourish here. Join us for a taste of the diversity this district has to offer

HER STYLE • She has mastered the art of creating beautiful and relaxing spaces. She’s turned her own holiday homes into some of the most exquisite boutique hotels on the planet whilst investing in the future of South Africa. This is how Elton John celebrates Liz Biden, whose innate style has created four hotels in The Royal Portfolio that showcase the very best of our country. Meet her, and relish in the uniqueness of Birkenhead House in Hermanus

Birkenhead House

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THE PERFECT GETAWAY • After David and Helen Untiedt worked on luxury yachts and travelled extensively, they became connoisseurs in the X-factor that is needed to make a holiday destination unforgettable. Back in South Africa they established their holiday rental business, Perfect Hideaways. We asked Helen what their recipe for success is

HISTORICAL HERMANUS • The house, nearly a century old, is typical of Hermanus with its thatched roof en large stoep. When she first crossed the doorstep, the owner immediately knew this was it: her little haven by the seaside

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MOUNTAIN AND OCEAN • Strolling along Betty’s Bay beach, you might come across this fascinating home of Markus and Christine Michel. It is just one dune away from the sea and its charcoal hue blends perfectly with the rocks of the Kogelberg

MAKE IT YOUR OWN • For those lazy hours and cosy family time, select neutral, earthy colours for the living room. Create a space that is practical yet stylish with durable leather seats in graphite, leaf plaque statues and functional pin-leg side tables

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A PIECE OF HISTORY • Right on Kleinmond Beach, between ancient milkwood trees, sits...