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Eco-Friendly Décor – Keeping Your Home Green
To celebrate International Earth Day this month's blog is dedicated to the important topic of Eco-Friendly décor
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Andrew Knapp
- Aug 21, 2021
- 5 min
Wood Veneers – More than Meets the Eye
An interesting look at a widely used product used in furniture design - wood veneers.
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The Design Train
- Apr 21, 2021
- 8 min
Minimalism – The Art of Living Intentionally
The term Minimalism sometimes conjures up an image of a spartan space that may look good in a lifestyle feature - not so!
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The Design Train
- Mar 21, 2021
- 13 min
Human Right’s Day – The Music behind the Holiday
21st March 2021 This weekend we honour Human Rights Day in South Africa. Although human rights cover so many areas that are an ongoing...
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The Design Train
- Mar 19, 2021
- 6 min
DISCOVERING OURSELVES - EXPLORING ADVANCES IN SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGN
March 2021 Image: the Mvelo Desk from designer Siyanda Mbele What better way to celebrate Human Right's Day than to take a brief journey...
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The Design Train
- Mar 7, 2021
- 10 min
Strange Beginnings – The Stories Behind the Songs
A delve into the fascinating stories behind the songs.
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The Design Train
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Bread & Roses, the Mimi Fariña Legacy
A Story of Music in Action Feb 2021 I was transported back to a very different era of my life recently when South Africa’s Music Guru,...
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The Design Train
- Feb 20, 2021
- 6 min
Shaping our Lives – Geometrics in Décor
February 2021 If you have ever wondered why geometrics shapes are an often re-reoccurring theme in the design world the answer is simple;...
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Andrew Knapp
- Jan 15, 2021
- 15 min
Like a Version - a brief history of the contentious cover song
I have always been fascinated by the cover version. I think I first became aware of the concept of a cover as a kid when the Beatles release
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Andrew Knapp
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
The Console Table – An age-old love affair.
A console originally referred to the s-shaped bracket that was used to affix a half-moon shelf (called a demi-lune) to a wall...
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The Design Train
- Dec 6, 2020
- 6 min
What makes furniture an investment?
Investment furnishings used to be considered the sole realm of antiques or iconic designer pieces. Fortunately, this perception has changed.
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The Design Train
- Nov 25, 2020
- 8 min
Tablescaping - The trend that has withstood centuries.
As specialists in table design and manufacture, we have a responsibility to ensure that our clients get the best out of their investment.
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 24, 2020
- 7 min
The Magic, Mystery and Mythology of the Cherry
24th November 2020 In keeping with our favourite fruit of the Eastern Free State I re-worked an article I wrote a few years ago that...
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The Design Train
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
Cutting Through the Confusion
Coffee tables shouldn’t be relegated to the realm of an afterthought, after all, a good coffee table is the ultimate multi-tasker.
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 10 min
Rock Art in the Eastern Free State
The question that many people ask when being introduced to rock art is, why did the artist paint these images, and what do they...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
The Enigmatic Mervyn Bosworth Smith
An account of the life of one of Lesotho's larger-than-life traders and founder of Malealea Lodge. Although not many people may recognise...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 17 min
Clarens & Surrounds, the ULTIMATE Guide Spring 2018 Newsletter
Spring is well and truly here and the new season brings a fresh new batch of events and happenings around the area. We mentioned a few...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
Dining Your Dogs in Clarens!
Some great pet-friendly restaurants and eateries around Clarens that will welcome your fur-kid with open arms. Clarens is renowned as a...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
Sandstone Churches in the Eastern Free State
Sandstone has played a major role in the history of the Eastern Free State which can be seen in the number of sandstone buildings found...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
The Mokorotlo – A Symbol of Unity
The Basotho hat, or Mokorotlo, is a widely recognized symbol of Lesotho and often seen being worn by locals and visitors alike. You’ll...
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