Archive for the 'Cape Town' Category
This property and its décor has been perfectly put together. From the double volume, architectural-wonder windows that make the most of an exquisite harbour view, to the whalebone staircase this villa is both charming and majestic. It has gracefully edged its way into my own personal top ten favourites. But enough description! Gape in astonishment at these gorgeous images.
Shot for furniture company EM.com by Big Picture at one of our top classic homes, Strawberries & Cream
Top Classic Location, Strawberries & Cream
ASOS magazine shot with Bigsky Productions in Cape Town in the archetype 1970’s house called El Dejo.
ASOS.com is one of the leading global online-only fashion and beauty retailers and its ASOS magazine is now 18th most read magazine in the UK with a readership of 450 000 people. The editorial was shot by Alex Sainsbury and styled by Richard Sloan, the model was Alessandra Cirotto From Ice Models.
The El Dejo House, listed with Amazing Spaces, is a location that has been frozen in time – like someone simply pressed pause. It is exactly this attribute that made ASOS choose this location for one of their magazine editorials. The strong American West-Coast architecture, with its period furniture and features, make this house a spectacular example of 70’s lifestyle. The interior is not so much a statement but a feeling of the times, which is the case with so much of this house. Its rounded arches and its well established garden make finding a spot to shoot easy and inspirational. Perfect for any shoot searching to recapture the spirit of the 70’s or reinvent the seventies in a modern and chic way.
One of our absolute favourite locations, Seize the Day, was recently renovated and is looking simply A-Mazing. Here are a few ‘before’ snaps to put you in the picture:
And here are some images after the owners worked their magic!
What do you think?
This Constantia stalwart, The Alphen Boutique Hotel, has recently undergone an impressive transformation. With opulent interiors which show off the latest in interior fashion, such as gilded mirrors and bright, striped fabrics, it’s no wonder residents get wide-eyed with excitement when talking about the new hot local spot to sip on something colourful and carefree.
This TVC for Shoprite was shot at an old favourite location, Broadacres by Wishbones. The classic Constantia home provided the perfect backdrop for all the vastly different rooms as well as the outdoor patio.
I’m loving this exquisite, classically decorated home in Constantia, named Twillingate. Complete with English-countryside gardens, farm-style kitchen, glamorous chandeliers and charming fireplaces, it houses a tasteful collection of antiquities. Wooden bookcases adorn a gentleman’s study and the patio is perfectly protected from the elements, allowing the family to enjoy the outdoors in any weather.
Images courtesy of www.bakkesimages.com
This new location, Quirky Corner, had me hooked after the first image I saw – which happened to be these incredibly cute chickens. I adore the owner’s style as she combines tasteful and ‘quirky’ touches with wallpaper, classic interiors and funky ideas. Clearly South African-influenced but managing to steer clear of the clichéd African look, there are so many areas – including the chalkboard wall in the kitchen and the red-cross medicine cabinet – I’d like to copy in my own home!
This latest SPUR commercial, produced by Wishbones, was shot at classic Constantia home Mary Poppins. The shower was actually built from scratch and shot in the driveway:
