Just 20 minutes from the Cape Town CBD and within easy reach of Stellenbosch, Tyger Valley Shopping Centre has long been a landmark destination for Northern Suburbs families, professionals and visitors. This year, the much-loved retail hub celebrates its 40th anniversary by giving back to its community in the most practical way: extended trading hours. Shoppers can now enjoy the centre from 9 am to 8 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 9 am to 5 pm (Sundays and public holidays), adding welcome flexibility for everything from weekend outings to late-afternoon errands.

For four decades, Tyger Valley has offered more than retail therapy. It is a place to connect, unwind and discover. With more than 220 stores across three levels, the centre brings together fashion, food, and entertainment under one roof. From the latest releases at the 12-screen Ster-Kinekor to live shows at the Barnyard Theatre to Mediterranean flavours at Doppio Zero, Tyger Valley is as much a lifestyle destination as a shopping one. Thrill-seekers find their fix at Extreme Go-Karting, while those in need of essential services turn to the in-centre library, Home Affairs branch, or travel agencies.

What continues to set Tyger Valley apart is the distinctiveness of its retail mix. Shoppers will find everything from Van Deijl Jewelers showroom and the proudly local Burnt activewear to Freedom of Movement’s leather craftsmanship and tech brands like the iStore. Add in the recently renovated Woolworths concept store, complete with tailoring, denim personalisation and curated fashion ranges, and it’s clear that Tyger Valley blends trusted names with fresh, forward-looking experiences.

As it celebrates its milestone year, Tyger Valley remains true to its reputation as the beating heart of the Northern Suburbs—a dynamic space that evolves alongside its community. With longer trading hours and an ever-evolving mix of stores, eateries and entertainment, the centre continues to offer both convenience and discovery to the million visitors who walk through its doors each month.

For more on Tyger Valley and its latest offerings, visit www.tygervalley.co.za or follow @tygervalley on Instagram.

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The meaning of dwelling

The main function of a house is to offer appropriate spaces for dreaming, wrote French philosopher Gaston Bachelard in his book The Poetics of Space. Houses indeed hold our dreams, but dreams also treasure our houses, like the home one has grown up in, or the house that one longs to own one day. This is a story of one such house and its dreamer – by extension also its builder and its thinker.

When, in the year 2001, Keith Dietrich moved from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch to join the university’s Visual Arts Department, he was finally able to realise a dream he had nurtured since he was in standard nine – to design and build his own house. He did not particularly like the stark face-brick house he grew up in, one of many such urban houses built in South Africa after World War II for ex-combatants like his father.

During his student years in Stellenbosch in the late seventies Keith had his lodgings consecutively in three stately Victorian houses around the intersection of Van Riebeeck Street and Die Laan. He fell in love with the innate “architectural drama” offered by the asymmetrical facades featuring various window and door styles, different roof sizes with steep pitches, dormers and towers. They produced a strong counter-image to South African urban residential building style with its minimalist modernist aesthetic, monochromatic colour schemes and clean lines, producing, according to Keith, “drawing board designs rather than homes to live in”.

In the winter of 2001, looking for a property to buy, Keith stumbled upon an old house in downtown Stellenbosch and knew straight away this would be his dream house.

Built in 1901 by the first stationmaster of Stellenbosch, Joseph Oseland Rex, the house in Herold Street, at the bottom of Dorp Street, however, confronted its new owners with the kind of ‘renovator’s dream’ that most would consider a nightmare.

Alterations and additions by the previous owner had been exclusively done with a view to renting out a large portion of the house to students – boarders who, judged by the state of some of the rooms, could not have cared less. Its sizable garden was an overgrown jungle that had served as a dumping ground for rubbish and building rubble.

Over a period of 23 years, alongside his academic and artistic careers, Keith slowly and with the help of at most two assistants at a time restored the house to a glory it had never known. In doing so, he and all who watched in amazement, realised that the dream required the essential meaning of ‘dwelling’ to be performed: building, adjusting, arranging, equipping, furnishing, decorating and securing one’s abode.

Often during this time when I saw Keith reaching up on a ladder, crouching underneath a flight of stairs, bending over pipes, wires, boards and tiles, measuring, fitting, turning, planing, welding, painting, moulding hammering, his clothes covered in dust and spattered with paint, his hands marked by cuts, stains and bruises,

I remembered Jean Michelet’s observation of birds’ nestbuilding referred to by Bachelard.

Having assembled the materials for the base, the bird would start circling and trampling, pressing its breast again and again up against the inner sides of the nest, imparting its passion to as yet unyielding matter.

Its chest would be bruised, its claws weathered by the effort to compress the twigs, leaves, mosses or mud and finally the tufts of down, hair or spider silk until the nest held together as a firm cup of snug brooding felt. It would be slept in, surveyed, dwelt on and tirelessly adjusted every morning to ensure that it was just right for when the eggs needed to be laid.

The process of building

In the first year the interior of the house, partitioned into a number of pokey rooms, was opened up to accommodate, in the southern flank, a farmhouse-style kitchen with big central table and open hearth plus a spacious bathroom.

In 2003, according to the renovator’s logbook, “the walls running off the lounge and kitchen to the back stoep were fitted with two large custom-made doors that repeated the dimensions of the tall windows opening onto the stoep. The roof of the three-metre-wide veranda was constructed with custom-curved corrugated iron sheets that echoed the ones in the front”.

The three tall palm trees in the backyard, understood from the beginning as the guardian spires of the property, were retained to become the focal point. The garden was then divided into three rectangles, each with its own personality and allure.

In 2007 a staircase was set in place and the attic repurposed as a studio with bookshelves, storage and office space for the artist and his wife, Linde, an editor and translator.

On the western side, an extra guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and toilet was portioned off, while at the back, facing north, a dormer with three large sash windows offering a garden view was added.

By 2022 the three-roomed flat on the western flank of the house was renovated and the front garden relandscaped with fynbos bordered by a paved rectangle.

The art of earthly abiding – a diligently carved-out legacy

Now, in the year 2024, the process of having the rooms and passages painted in rich ochres, smoky greens and royal blues accented by white picture railings, seems like a homemaker’s final flourish.

A veritable rainbow has taken hold of the light streaming in through the tall windows. Photographs of ancestors and coveted souvenirs from previous stages of life are exhibited along the staircase and have, through the fresh and vibrant colours, gained a heightened radiance of commemoration.

The sustained effort of building, dwelling and thinking, has harmonised exterior and interior so that the house is couched in an aura of humble pride. Space has been articulated into a place, into a living archive of experiences and cultivated interests, into a compass gathering the existential fourfold which Heidegger named as one of earth, sky, god and mortals. A meaningful location was established, resonating with the other Victorian buildings in the street, with the frogs from the Eerste River frequenting the pond and the pied kingfisher diving into the water from his perch in the syringa tree.

When one stops in Herold Street to visit the folks at number 16, the high-roofed green-and-beige house,

with the scalloped white plaster trim framing its tall, shuttered windows, never fails to remind one of a grand old ship riding there within her delicate moorings of Victorian palisade.

Having come a long way together, one shares the joy of the Dietrich grandparents welcoming their first grandchild into this magic home.

Thirteen thousand kilometres away, in the Northern Hemisphere, one receives, of a morning, a video clip where Louis Dietrich, only five months old, is held tenderly aloft in well-worn hands, and then lowered over the front yard fountain, the water rising and tumbling through his tiny, grasping fingers.

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In the vibrant heart of Salt River, Cape Town, in 1999, Cape Umbrellas embarked on a journey that would redefine the world of umbrellas. What began as an import venture, Cape Umbrellas transformed into a local umbrella manufacturing business fuelled by a vision for high-quality craftsmanship, employing only five staff members.

In 2002, Cape Umbrellas proceeded to manufacture and patent the EasyLift Umbrella, initially known as the ‘powerbrella’, the world’s first and only self-opening umbrella. Within six months, the firm’s unique umbrellas found their way to over four countries, including the esteemed Enea in Switzerland – a partnership Cape Umbrellas proudly maintains to this day.

The demand surged, and by 2004, the factory moved to larger premises, employing a team of 22 to keep pace with the growing enthusiasm for Cape Umbrellas. A mere factory in 1999 had evolved into a household name.

In 2015, the Van Zyl family moved from Johannesburg and relocated to Cape Town, looking for a business with which they felt the family could connect, given the experience in the manufacturing industry and love for all things outdoor. Cape Umbrellas changed ownership to the Van Zyl family. 

By 2017, Cape Umbrellas’ growth was meteoric, expanding into Mauritius, Seychelles, Dubai, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas. A state-of-the-art factory in Cape Town, Airport City, became the firm’s headquarters, employing in excess of 65 shade gurus and marking a milestone in this African-made legacy.

In 2021, resilience shone through the challenges of Covid. Acquiring a metal fabrication business and unveiling a semi-automated wood processing facility allowed the firm unprecedented control over quality. The momentum continued into 2022, with Cape Umbrellas setting up offices and warehouses in Jacksonville, United States, and Almere, Netherlands, fortifying the global footprint.

Now, in 2023, Cape Umbrellas stands tall, exporting to over 20 countries, manufacturing 50,000 umbrellas annually, and employing a dedicated team of over 100. The 6,500 sqm facilities in Cape Town echo with innovation, boasting four large UV digital printers to meet diverse client needs. Sustainability is at the company’s core, symbolised by a fully installed solar power system at its headquarters, a testament to Cape Umbrellas’ commitment to a brighter and greener future.

From a small importer to a global force, Cape Umbrellas has not just weathered storms but embraced them, crafting a story of resilience, quality, and unwavering dedication – proudly born in Cape Town, South Africa.

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WHEN I ARRIVED to take up my position at Babylonstoren, there were two large wooden planters containing exotic shrubs at the entrance to the hotel. The leaves wilted on hot summer days and the plants did not emphasise the striking setting and environment.

We replaced them with two indigenous fan aloes (Kumara plicatilis, formerly known as Aloe plicatilis), endemic to the Drakenstein and surrounding mountains. The fan aloe/ waaieraalwyn is a beautiful tree-like shrub with strong architectural features. The bluish-green leaves are arranged in the shape of a fan, and bold orange-red flowers appear in spring.

We have never had to water the aloes again as they are completely self-sustaining, illustrating the first principle of waterwise gardening. Plant the best of local indigenous plants as these are adapted to the local climate and reflect the character of the place. Visitors to South Africa want to see plants unique to the areas and delighted tourists compliment us on the fan aloes.

Architectural plants with their bold features provide excellent focal points for an entrance. The beautiful Suurberg cycads (Encephalartos longifolius), for example, can be used in fynbos gardens, and are a longterm investment for any site. Most of these architectural plants grow among rocks or boulders, which complement the plants and vice versa. Therefore, the use of local geology is of utmost importance.

Some architectural plants such as elephant bush/spekboom (Portulacaria afra) and the krantz aloe (Aloe arborescens) grow widespread from the southern parts of South Africa to the Limpopo Province and can be used in almost any town in the eastern parts of South Africa, while others such as quiver trees are confined to the dry western portion of South Africa.

These beautiful flagship plant species are literally shaped by suffering, which resulted in evolutionary creativity. They reflect millions of years of hardship – for us to enjoy.

I have mostly chosen some long-lived plant species with strong features from South Africa and Namibia, suitable for planting as focal points at entrances.

Winter Rainfall Region

The best time to plant is during autumn, the start of the growing season. Once established, the plants are self-sustaining (no sprinkler systems needed) and require minimal maintenance. It is important to help them get established and one should, in the first two years, stake them against strong winds and provide moisture if the rainfall is not sufficient.

Fynbos and Strandveld Garden

Suitable plants include the various aloe species: Cape bitter aloe/bitteraalwyn (Aloe ferox), the krantz aloe/kransaalwyn (A. arborescens), mountain aloe (A. succotrina) and the Westcoast aloe (A. framesii). The fan aloe (Kumara plicatilis) grows up to 3m tall but is a slow grower. Among the cycads, the Suurberg cycad/ Suurbergbroodboom (Encephalartos longifolius) makes a bold statement with its leaf colour varying from bluish to olive.

Recommended smaller plants include the doringpol (Euphorbia loricata) and the Suurberg cushionbush (Oldenburgia grandis). The dune aloe (Aloe thraskii) from KwaZulu-Natal grows well in seafront gardens in the Western Cape. The elephant’s foot (Dioscorea elephantipes) is suitable for dry fynbos gardens. Trees to consider are the mountain cypress (Widdringtonia nodiflora) and the Willowmore cedar (W. schwarzii), which grows to a large tree.

Suitable local rocks include Malmesbury shale, silcrete, monkey stone (quartzitic sand- stone), granite and dolomite. It’s best to use the same kind of rocks throughout the garden. Silcrete is common in the Western Cape, especially in Renosterveld regions. It represents a type of sandstone superficially resembling monkey stone.

Succulent Karoo Garden

Succulents are often dominant within the Klein Karoo and Namaqualand. The vegetation of the Succulent Karoo is extremely rich and the diversity to choose from is great. Suggested plants include various aloes such as the quiver tree/kokerboom (Aloidendron dichotomum), the smaller maiden’s quiver tree/nooienskokerboom (Aloidendron ramosissimum), Khamies aloe (Aloe khamiesensis) and the Helskloof aloe (Aloe pearsonii). The Clanwilliam aloe (Aloe comosa), and the Cape bitter aloe (Aloe ferox) are single-stemmed.

Take your pick from the various euphorbias available. The grootmelkbos (Euphorbia dregeana) and gifmelkbos (Euphorbia mauritanica) are large, rounded shrubs. The avasnoors

(Euphorbia avasmontana) with a candelabra growth and the klipnoors (Euphorbia heptagona) are smaller, with densely arranged ascending succulent stems.

Succulents come in all shapes, sizes and hues. The botterboom (Tylecodon paniculatus) is a thickset large summer deciduous shrub, the leaves bright yellowish green. The evergreen silver dollar/beestebal (Crassula arborescens) has grayish leaves. The silver-leaved caputia/tonteldoosbossie (Caputia tomentosa) is a small shrub with rounded shape. The spekboom (Portulacaria afra) and wolftoon (Portulacaria namaquensis) are larger shrubs and the mesemb/boomvygie (Stoeberia arborea) with its rounded succulent leaves grows to 3m high.

Suitable rocks to be used includes local granite, shale, dolerite, sandstone and dolomite.

Summer Rainfall Region

In my book, Waterwise Gardening, I also deal with plants that are suitable for the summer rainfall region, which is rich in a great diversity of plants with bold features. The plants with architectural features are generally much larger in size. Best time to establish them is during the spring with the onset of rainfall. Initial care is needed, but once established, the plants should be self-sufficient. In regions with heavy frost, sensitive plant species should be protected, or frost-adapted plants should be given preference.

Bushveld and Highland or Grassland

GARDEN Trees with strong shapes include the flat-topped acacias such as the paperbark thorn (Vachellia sieberiana), the umbrella thorn (V. tortilis), and the baobab/kremetart (Adansonia digitata). Plant the star chestnut/ sterkastaiing (Sterculia rogersii) and sesame tree (Sesamothamnus spp.) for their beautiful bark and the tamboekiethorn (Erythrina acanthocarpa) for its stunning, large flowers.

Aloes are typical of the dry African savanna and light up cold winter months with their colourful orange to red candelabra candles that attract birds too. Aloes to consider: the mountain aloe (Aloe marlothii), Windhoek aloe (A. littoralis) and the Limpopo aloe (A. excelsa) with solitary stems or branched shrubs like the cat’s tail aloe (A. castanea) and the bush aloe (A. rupestris).

Do not forget the cycads. Modjadji palm (Encephalartos transvenosus) and the Penge cycad (E. inopinus) are perfect for warm Lowveld gardens and E. fridericiguilielmi, E. lanatus and E. middelburgensis for the Highveld garden.

Also consider planting shapely euphorbias for their decorative and spiny stems: the grootdoringnoors (Euphorbia grandicornis) and the Penge euphorbia (E. grandialata). The smaller pincushion euphorbia or miershoopnoors (E. pulvinata) is frost-tolerant and looks stunning with its neatly rounded shape. When planting candelabra trees, avoid contact with the toxic milky latex, which can cause blisters. For flowery displays, few can beat the impala lily or Sabi-star (Adenium multiflorum) with its striking pink-and-white flowers in mid-winter (not frost-tolerant) and the Bushveld pig’s ear (Cotyledon barbeyi) with its satiny red tubular flowers. For the colder grassland region, there’s the cabbage tree (Cussonia paniculata var. sinuata) and Senecio barbertonicus, a bold shrub with sweet-scented bright yellow flowers.

Subtropical Coast and Thicket Garden

This region from the eastern and south-eastern coastal regions has a mild climate and boasts many sculptural plants.

Among the trees, the tallest you will want to consider, is the forest cabbage tree /boskiepersol (Cussonia sphaerocephala) and false cabbage tree (Schefflera umbellifera). The two tree aloes, Aloidendron barberae and the smaller Tonga tree aloe (A. tongaensis), are regularly planted in gardens. Both are tolerant of shade.

The wild bananas (Strelitzia spp.) are striking. The larger includes the similar looking S. nicolai, S. alba and S. caudata, all with tall stems and large leaves. The smaller crane flower (S. reginae) and its close relative S. juncea are very striking. The red banana (Ensete ventricosum) is a fast-growing wild banana, with conspicuous red-veined leaves.

Indigenous palms such as the wild date palm (Phoenix reclinata), Pondo palm (Jubaeopsis caf- fra) and vegetable ivory (Hyphaene natalensis) do well in the subtropical garden.

There are several suitable cycads, all with strikingly bold forms. The bluish-leaved species include the Kei cycad (Encephalartos princeps), Suurberg cycad (E. lehmannii) and the two spiny cycads (E. horridus and E. trispinosus). Among the green-leaved cycads, consider the Tonga cycad (E. ferox), valley cycad (E. altensteinii), forest cycad (E. villosus) and the Natal cycad (E. natalensis).

Suitable aloes include the French aloe (Aloe pluridens), the tilt-headaloe /slaphoringaalwyn (A. speciosa), Kariega aloe (A. africana) and the Cape bitter aloe (A. ferox).

Euphorbias are well-suited to the thicket garden. Choose species such as the valleybush euphorbia/ruigtenoors (Euphorbia grandidens), river euphorbia /riviernaboom (E. triangularis), and the map tree/grootnoorsdoring (E. tetragona). The noorsdoring (E. ledienii, E. coerulescens) have ascending stems.

Suitable tall shrubs include the thicket baboon cabbage/ruigtekool (Othonna triplinervia), valley cabbage tree/valleikiepersol (Cussonia nicholsonii) and the dwarf cabbage tree/dwergkiepersol (C. arenicola).

For a flowery display, the kerkei (Crassula ovata) with its masses of pink sweetly scented flowers or the spekboom (Portulacaria afra) with tiny, star-shaped pink flowers in late winter are good choices.

Rocks in the region which could be used include sandstone, dolerite (also known as ironstone or blou-ysterklip), shale or granite.

Karoo and Desert Garden

The upland region of the Karoo and desert areas is subject to frost, but the lower riverine and coastal parts are without frost or with light frost. Rainfall here is more unpredictable, and the northern coastal portion is extremely dry.

For the SOUTHERN UPPER KAROO the cabbage tree (Cussonia paniculata var. paniculata) and the Karoo cycad (Encephalartos lehmannii) with their bluish leaves are good choices. Suitable aloes include the snake aloe (Aloe broomii) and Herero aloe (A. hereroensis). The quivertree (Aloidendron dichotomum) will also do well in regions where frost is not severe. The kobas or nooiensboud (Cyphostemma), typical of the northern desert include Cyphostemma currorii, C. uter, C. bainesii and C. juttae). The ghaap (Hoodia gordonii) has a cactus-like growth with maroon flowers.

Suitable species for the WESTERN LOWER ALTITUDE REGION include the giant quiver tree (Aloidendron pillansii), avasnoors (Euphorbia avasmontana), gifnoors (E. virosa), the large-leaved spekboom (Portulacaria armiana), wolftoon (P. longipedunculata, P. namaquensis) and various species of desert corkbark or kanniedood (Commiphora).

Other suitable aloes include the Kaoko aloe (Aloe kaokoensis) and Mocamedes aloe (A. mocamedensis). There are also three species of sesame trees (Sesamothamnus benguellensis, S. leistneri and S. benguellensis) with decorative, thickset stems.
Suitable rocks for landscaping include granite, sandstone, shale and dolomite. The Upper Karoo dolerite rocks are ideal.

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ECOSOPHÌA reveals each of their seven kitchen programmes in various sustainable architectural environments. Each ‘home’ showcases different elements of their impressive range of finishes as well as special features that can be paired with the kitchens.

Just last year, Valcucine introduced two new programmes – Artematica Soft Outline and Riciclantica Outline. They presented new aesthetic and functional solutions applied to their leading kitchen collections: Artematica and Riciclantica designed by Valcucine’s founder, Gabriele Centazzo.

Artematica Soft Outline

The result of creative research aimed at achieving a pure volume, Artematica Soft Outline kitchen looks like a single block in which the top, doors and side panels are integrated in a harmonious, continuous whole embellished with a metal profile.

The “pure volume” effect can be created with some finishes such as Vitrum – Valcucine glass in glossy and matt versions – ceramic, marble and the revolutionary Carbontec sintered stone.

Riciclantica Outline

Valcucine’s continuous research and evolution rise to a straight, terse profile that runs along the edges of the sustainable kitchen and becomes the distinguishing element of the new Riciclantica Outline arrangement.

Formal perfection combines with practicality of use: the protected edge strengthens materials while increasing their resistance. The grip recesses – Riciclantica’s hallmark – cut across base unit surfaces, setting off the result of our pursuit of utmost dematerialisation, letting you perceive the extreme slimness – only 2 mm – of the lightest door in the world.

Explore the full ECOSOPHÌA catalogue here.

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@home has embarked on the journey towards sustainability with the following initiatives already in place:

1. Organic cotton bedding certified by Global Organic Textile Standard, woven from 100% certified organic cotton.

2. Their latest ranges of premium towels are made using more sustainable cotton, part of their investment in Better Cotton‘s mission.

3. They also offer a range of mink and tassel throws as well as microfibre bedding made using recycled polyester certified by the Global Recycling Standard.

@home continues their sustainability journey by actively moving away from plastic packaging particularly within their bedding department with an aim of having all ranges out of plastic packaging by April 2024.

Shop better choices from @home here.

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Guests can expect to peruse an exclusive selection of exceptional antiques, 20th-century design pieces, fine art, silverware, ceramics, vintage designer clothing, and more.

The event highlights include a trio of German folding corkscrews, which date back to the mid-1890s, and are shaped like the legs of ladies from the Gay Nineties era. The Old Corkscrew will present these fascinating items.

Riaan Bolt Antiques will exhibit a vast collection of Linnware ceramics that were produced at Olifantsfontein during the 1940s and 1950s.

Paisley’s Antique Jewellery will showcase an exquisite 18ct gold hand-painted miniature brooch from the 1930s.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Stephen Antiques will display a cigar sofa designed by the legendary Hans Wegner in 1955.

Other highlights include Ian Marsh, Sboros Jewelers and Bancroft Antiques.

Event details

Guests can enjoy a unique experience where they will be able to savour the finest food and wine while appreciating exquisite antiques and artworks on one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estates.

Event Dates: 5 – 7 May 2023

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 daily

Venue: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, R44 Strand Road Stellenbosch

Free Entry

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Those in the market for a contemporary, architect-designed prefabricated garden studio can choose between four compact models that range from 4m2 to 8m2, are available in various striking finishes and are both thermally and acoustically comparable to studios built by conventional methods.

Best of all? All units are assembled on site in a matter of days. “On-site assembly offers numerous advantages; it keeps costs down and the unit can easily be positioned, even in a compact garden or backyard. The elegant studios are externally clad in timber or MagnaBoard® (a compressed magnesium board) and internally finished in furniture-grade birch or pine plywood.”

Optional extras such as matching desks, filing or storage pedestals and wall-mounted or floor-standing shelves are also available for clients opting for fully kitted versions.

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“Each item is uniquely handcrafted using materials such as bamboo, recycled felt and rattan to create a product that both home-owners and pets are sure to love,” says Yolandi. “Our new summer collection is all about combining textures and materials with a minimalist aesthetic to create modern, functional pet furniture for your fur child to enjoy.” Jelico’s new range includes the brand’s Ziggy dog steps, which enable small canines to reach high beds and sofas. “The design combines bamboo with steel to give you a strong, durable product that is aesthetically pleasing and small enough to not take up too much space. We have also introduced some new cat climbers and wall units made from bamboo to create a customised cat activity wall.”

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