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5 Exciting Reasons to Buy the New House & Garden August Issue

Our August issue is on shelves now and you won’t want to miss our most nourishing magazine yet

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By House & Garden South Africa | August 5, 2024 | Design

Get your hands on the brand new August issue of House & Garden SA, which is sure to nourish your mind, body, and home. Thanks to divine warmth from nourishing recipes, sleek heating solutions, and finishing touches, you are all set to create your cosiest home this season and beyond.

Plus, explore the world of design through fabulous homes and local design talent who make the world their stage.

Win a Trip for Two to Ireland with McConnell’s Irish Whiskey

Discover the luck of the Irish at McConnell’s distillery in Belfast, Ireland. Image: Supplied.

We explore the past, present, and future of the iconic Irish Whiskey brand, McConnell’s Irish Whiskey, which has just opened its the doors of its historic distillery to the public, housed in the walls of a storied prison. What’s more is we are giving away an exclusive trip for two to visit the distillery in Belfast!

Find out more about this exciting giveaway here.

Travel off the Beaten Track

Cabin (and cottage) culture has proven itself one of our preferred escapes from reality. Especially during the winter months, when you can couple your escape with a glass of wine as you snuggle up in front of the fire. In our August issue, we dish out five cabins worth checking into for a cosy, winter escape.

The Pavillion. Photography by Nicolas Matheus.

Visit Show Stopping Houses Around the World

The pages of our iconic magazine are no stranger to giving you exclusive tours into some of the world’s most beautiful homes and August is no exception. From this state of the art riverside villa in Sydney designed by SAOTA (below), to a romantic family home in California, and a restored Cape Town heritage cottage, we have you sorted from cover to cover.

The multi-level villa is fully immersed in the serene landscape with views of the garden and the harbour. Photography by Tom Ferguson.

Flame and Smoke, the Best Candles to Buy

Fire is an essential element in the home during winter whether by way of a hearty fireplace or a luxurious scented candle. Our Shopping pages are filled to the brim with heating solutions like gorgeous fireplaces and no-flame solutions that are sure to bring the heat this winter, as well as our picks of the best candles and accoutrement. Create a cosy atmosphere with flame and smoke this winter.

Diptyque Premium Temple des Mousses scented candle 220g, R5 600, Skins Cosmetics. Image courtesy of Diptyque.

Go Inside the Mind of Thabisa Mjo of Mash.T Design Studio

Having just showed during the 2024 Milan Design Week in Ventura Future, all eyes are on Thabisa Mjo of Mash.T Design Studio.

Thabisa Mjo of Mash.T Design Studio. Photography by Helenio Barbetta.

Our Editor-in-Chief Catherine Mo sat down with the South African designer, Thabisa Mjo to learn more about what it takes to be a major player in today’s competitive local design world. Thabisa Mjo told us: “Design helps keeps heritage alive not only in our imaginations but in our physical spaces. It also ensures the continued existence of it because crafters, artisans are incentivised to continue doing this work and teach younger generations. Designs enables this to happen because it is a vehicle to create economic opportunities for these practitioners, these cultural artists”.

Ready for more? Pick up your copy of the August issue here!