Yummy goodies for everyone: Pique-Nique Cafe
What is a road trip without that fantastic eatery we have come to know and love because it caters to everyone in the car? Let’s face it, food is a subject everybody has a view on, and when you find the place that has obviously put thought, heart and soul into that subject, […]
Playful polka dots
There’s a playfulness to polka dots that keeps them timeless and often makes them a favourite in the fashion world. And while whimsical, they can also add an air of sophistication to an interior space when used subtly. Here are a few tips for working polka dots into your home. Size and colour […]
Spotless hard floors
Keeping hard floors clean is a breeze with Karcher’s FC7 Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott takes one for a test drive. With many homes, old and new, featuring wood, tiled or polished concrete floors, time spent cleaning them can be doubled with the need to vacuum or sweep before […]
Hang up your heater
Heating comes under the microscope when days get colder, so it’s an ideal time to check on what the best options are. Most people will be familiar with options such as wood burners, radiant heaters and heat pumps. One of the newest trends is infrared heat panels, which can add to a room’s […]
Say it with stripes
Stripes are not everyone’s favourite interior decorating trend yet when used judiciously they can create impact, an illusion of space and add colour to any room in a home. For example vertical stripes make ceilings look higher, while horizontal ones make rooms appear wider. When decorating with stripes, it is all about the […]











