Transform your living room into a tranquil yet light-filled cocoon that soothes and revitalises its occupants by employing multiple tones of creams and whites – or ultra-pale pastel shades – in combination with natural textures and details.
Six years on from her death, Zaha Hadid’s influence is yet to be fully felt. The British-Iraqi architect and dame, affectionately dubbed ‘The Queen of the Curve’, was only 65 years old when she died of a heart attack, leaving a legacy as incomplete as it is impressive.
When growing up, my mom loved to serve us homemade berry compote as a part of our daily vitamin C intake. We didn’t have sugar-loaded cereals for breakfast; on the menu was oat porridge with berry compote and cultured yoghurt. My favourite was the blackcurrant compote and so here is my version.
Artist Sally Arnold’s house in South Africa’s Great Karoo is a pioneering instance of how local vernacular influences and materials can be harnessed to create something new and modern.
While other dishes may have more intricate components or methods, this one adheres to one guiding principle: buy something beautiful and leave it alone. We’re lucky to serve this ingredient, and treat it with that respect.
