A Modern Azure Oasis by the Sea: Blue Reimagined with Style
In a New Jersey high-rise, designer Crystal Maki crafts a vibrant seaside escape where blue tones and bold forms reign
Olivia Vergunst
Olivia Vergunst is a Cape Town-based Digital Content Creator at House and Garden South Africa, with two years of industry experience and a strong focus on design, food writing, and sustainability. She matriculated from Reddam House Constantia and graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2023 with a BA in Media and Writing and Environmental and Geographical Science. Olivia also holds a short course certification in Digital Marketing from Red & Yellow. Passionate about storytelling through food, she brings a creative and conscious approach to content—blending her love of cooking, culture, and the environment across all her work. Cape Town | [email protected]
Designers of the Year 2025: Celebrating Vision & Excellence
From elegant villas to bold artistry, meet the winners shaping South Africa’s design future at the 2025 DOTY Awards
A Coastal Tuscan Escape with a Soulful 70s Italian Spirit
Interior designer Vicky Charles revives a 1968 villa in Monte Argentario with vintage flair and panoramic sea views
A Timber Retreat Where Forest and Family Live in Harmony
Designer Olga Ryukina blends architecture, nature, and vintage style in her family's forest-framed timber home
Scala Pasta Bar Delivers Bold, Brilliant Twists on Tradition
From silky carbonara to show-stopping dessert, Scala’s bold take on Italian food is an unforgettable flavour journey
Cape Town’s Nikkei Dazzles with a Gold-Standard Dining Journey
From silky sashimi to smoky wagyu, the Omakase Gold Menu at Nikkei is a captivating Japanese-Peruvian adventure for two
Hemelhuijs' Winter Menu Delivers Art, Heritage, and Comfort
Warm up at Hemelhuijs with bold winter flavours, exquisite design, and a brunch that blends beauty with heritage
Scandi Minimalism Meets Latin Art at JO-HS Gallery in SoHo
Elisabeth Johs brings her curated vision to NYC with a new gallery-apartment that blends intimacy, design, and art
Cape Town Welcomes Canopy by Hilton and Bold New Eatery
Canopy by Hilton opens in Cape Town’s Longkloof, with Chef Bertus Basson’s Ongetem leading the city’s dining scene
A Paris Studio That Feels Like Home - Timeless and Refined
Interior designer Lichelle Silvestry’s Paris studio blends heritage, warmth, and elegance in just 52 serene square meters
Flame, Flair & Fillet: Iron Steak Serves a Fire-Kissed Feast
Vintage charm meets primal flavour at Iron Steak & Bar - Cape Town’s boldest take on steak, fire, and indulgence
A Sky-High Sanctuary with Soul in New York’s Hudson Yards
Art, architecture, and imagination converge in this luminous penthouse that floats above the Hudson River
Why Pullman Cape Town Is the Stylish Escape You Deserve
My recent stay at Pullman Cape Town proved this chic city-center hotel is where luxury meets culture, cuisine, and soul
Alvi’s Drift Unveils Rare Wines from Iconic Albertus Viljoen Range
A final release of Alvi’s Drift’s award-winning Albertus Viljoen Icon wines offers collectors a rare taste of time and terroir
Kaiseki Comes to Cape Town: Inside TANG Restaurant’s Asian Dining Experience at the Waterfront
Experience refined Asian dining at Cape Town’s TANG with their limited-time Kaiseki tasting menu—only until July 2025
A Sag Harbor Home Balances Heritage With Modern Comforts
Interior designer Annie Leslau revives a 19th-century home in Sag Harbor, blending history with light, livable elegance
Libertino: De Waterkant’s Bold New Spin on Italian Dining
Handmade pasta, bold flavours, leopard-print curtains and no meat - Libertino is Italian dining with a cheeky, funky flair
Modern Mountain Retreat Marries Minimalism and Nature
An architect transforms his parents’ Colorado cabin into a serene, modern home that honors landscape, light, and legacy
A Moscow Apartment Blends Bold Design with Vintage Charm
With bespoke details, rich textures, and vintage finds, this family home is a masterclass in elegance and functionality
A Moscow Home Where Culture, Craft, and Comfort Converge
Art Bureau 1/1 designs a Moscow apartment rich in memory, texture, and quiet nods to a family's French-Russian roots
The Lighthouse: A Creative Campus Rooted in Bauhaus Ideals
Venice’s iconic post office is reborn as The Lighthouse - a bold, design-forward hub for creators of every discipline
An Upper East Side Townhouse That’s Cool, Collected, and Fun
Inside a 7-story NYC home where hip-hop nostalgia meets contemporary art and a family-first design sensibility
Hearty Homemade Soups to Keep You Warm All Season Long
These soul-warming soup recipes are easy, delicious, and perfect for cozy nights or elegant winter gatherings
A Royal Retreat: Queen Anne Revival Home Near Hyde Park
Bergman Design House transforms a regal London home into a poetic blend of heritage, opulence, and modern elegance