GET IT TOGETHER
With all the guests coming over you might need a place to store the extra outdoor cushions or blankets and even swimming towels. And how pretty is this water hyacinth baskets from Home & Styling? R699 for a set of two. Details: superbalist.com
NIFTY ORGANISING
With Christmas around the corner the kitchen will soon be abuzz with activity and cooking. Frying, grilling and a lot of chopping will be done and a cutting board and nifty place to store it will be quite handy. Just look at this Tosca cutting board stand – the white steel design will fit in with any kitchen design. Plus it will obviously be a great gift idea, R429. Details: superbalist.com
SEATING FOR EVERYONE
Having enough seating for all your guests is key and it definitely doesn’t get quirkier than this Wharf patio stool from Coricraft. It’s functional and beautiful and will fit inside or outdoors, R999. Details: www.coricraft.co.za
Want more of a structured seat? This Boss armchair in grey and black is beautiful and comfy, R10 500. Details: dark-horse.co.za
LIGHT ‘EM UP
Nothing screams festivities quite like a few candles. The Eva Solo Hurricane lamp will add lights and atmosphere to any occasion and will look gorgeous on the patio. It’s a reinterpretation of the classic outdoor lamp with its flickering candle and can be used outdoors and indoors. It’s designed for candles or tea lights, and boast a silicone base enclosed by a stainless steel ring with a removable metal plate on which the candle sits. The base has a practical silicone reservoir which holds the wax flowing from the lit candle. Pretty cool, hey? R899. Details: www.yuppiechef.com
SERVE LIKE A BOSS
These handcrafted gemstone coasters with a gold edge are sure to add some flair to your morning coffee or cocktail party. And with each piece being handmade, your guests will want to get their hands on a few too. Colours are natural and may vary and no two coasters will be the same, R379 for a set of two. Details: cameroncollective.co.za
SOMETHING FOR THE VINO
One can never have enough wine at your house. Or we can’t, anyway. But where to put them all? It doesn’t get more stylish than this beautiful gold wine rack from @Home.
It fits 20 bottles with ease and will look perfect on a counter or sideboard, R1 599. Your friends will be so jealous. Details: www.home.co.za
