Born and raised in Bindura, a small town in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, Melord Sikombo also known as Chef Melord grew up surrounded by the fragrance of savory dishes from her late mother’s homeland, Malawi. What started off as a hobby grew to become a passion for Chef Melord She has studied culinary and pastry and holds certificates to her name. Chef Melord has hosted private functions, homes calls and big
The latest issue of H&S Digital Supplement is out now. In this edition, you can read about design tips that match your personality, get insights on home functionality post-covid-19. There is also a magnificent property feature from Kolkata, India with lots of ideas on how you can spruce up your property, and how you can start a flower garden this summer. You can read the magazine online here
There is so much in old gardens to treasure; so much history and so much we hoped would become of them, and this makes it difficult to know how to move on. But change is inevitable, and we must commit to keeping up with positive developments. We ought however, to approach such a task with great boldness and mental (and emotional) preparation. If the exercise is to be fulfilling and
We wish we had, but no, we didn’t make upthe word! Techorating” is a catchy term coined back in 2008 by interior designer, Doug Wilson, as a concept for the emergence of integrating home technology and home decor in balance with one another. Doug hosted Trading Spaces on TLC (DSTV Channel 135) and created the system as sort of feng shui for home tech, primarily outlining the importance of pre-planning
Real Estate has produced many of the world’s wealthy people, so there are plenty of reasons why property is a sound Investment. For every dollar you invest, you need to calculate what your return on that dollar will be, 10% is considered an excellent return on your investment, but working on 6 to 8% may be more realistic. Take note of the tips below before considering becoming a property tycoon.
In Zimbabwean cities at the moment our unreliable municipal water supply and a very low water table has made water a particularly precious commodity and a constant talking point amongst property sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants! Estate Agents are finding it very difficult to interest buyers in houses without a reliable borehole and consequently more and more boreholes are being sunk in the cities and the holes are getting drilled
Although it’s not hard to find a house with charm in Cape Town, especially in the City Bowl suburbs where pretty cottages, picturesque terrace houses and promising fixer-uppers are the rule rather than the exception, it still took Craig, a footwear importer and his partner Riekus Raaths, a graphic designer for an advertising agency, two years to find the right one. And even then at first glance they weren’t quite
A magical home blending many styles – text and production by Michael Nott – photography Alan Hageman, before photos courtesy of the owner A blend of elements of European Gothic, Mediterranean, Moroccan and African styles sounds discordant and potentially incoherent and jarring. There’s certainly the possibility that a house that combined all these styles would end up as a jumble of mismatched and jarring elements that don’t sit comfortably
This Issue is exceptional as it marks the official launch of our International version of the magazine to a wider audience around the world. The magazine aims to give our audience the taste of good lifestyle as well as great information and advice about property investment, housing developments, interior décor trends and the best suppliers and service providers available. We also keep you up to date with exceptional homes created
By Leo Eigenberg | Published On May 17, 2019 A custom home that is tailored to your specific needs can offer a wide range of benefits. With the option to make important decisions on the layout, materials and location, there is a very real chance of being able to create the perfect forever home. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of having a custom home: Customized
