Olivia Vergunst

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Journalist at House & Garden (South Africa)

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Articles

Sky-High Escape: A Duplex Retreat Above Hong Kong’s Skyline

6 days ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

A serene, resort-inspired duplex in Hong Kong brings nature, warmth, and artful design to the heights of city livingPerched high above the vibrant pulse of Hong Kong, a 2,000-square-foot duplex offers a rare kind of luxury: tranquility. Located in the exclusive enclave of Chung Hom Kok, the apartment reinterprets the charm of a countryside resort through a contemporary lens - blending warmth, comfort, and an elegant connection to nature.
Things We’re Looking Forward to at Decorex Cape Town 2025

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Cape Town is about to become the epicentre of future-focused design as Decorex Cape Town returns to the CTICC from 5 to 8 June with a bold theme: The Future of Living. This year's edition promises more than just a design exhibition - it’s a full-sensory exploration of how we’ll live, work, cook, relax, and entertain in the years to come.
Where Art Meets the Wild: A Modern Lodge in Eastern Ontario

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

On a picturesque peninsula in Eastern Ontario, this newly built contemporary residence stands as a bold reimagining of the modern lodge. Though a private vacation property, it unfolds with the ease and elegance of a boutique hotel — designed with both serenity and spectacle in mind.
Cape Town’s Hottest Ramen Bar Is a Slurp-Worthy Sensation

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

If your idea of heaven is a bowl of silky noodles swimming in a soul-satisfying broth, then welcome to Ramenhead - Cape Town’s most crave-worthy ramen destination, tucked beneath fine-dining giant FYN on Parliament Street. Here, Japanese street food is given the star treatment, combining time-honoured tradition with edgy urban energy. Conceived by chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss as a tribute to their obsession with ramen, Ramenhead is more than just a quick bite - it’s an experience.
Chefs to Watch: Culinary Stars Set for The Good Life Show

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

When The Good Life Show arrives in Cape Town this May, it brings with it a feast for the senses - and a culinary lineup that reflects the future of food. With a focus on sustainability, wellness, creativity, and culture, the event will showcase top South African and international chefs, food innovators, and mixologists, all gathered to inspire and delight.
Chardonnay Day Gets Bold with FAT bastard and Chef Ollie Swart

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

When it came to celebrating life’s big, bold moments, FAT bastard Chardonnay never did things by halves. This Chardonnay Day — which fell on 22 May 2025 — the brand’s signature wine teamed up with South African culinary sensation Ollie Swart for a flavour-forward feast that was every bit as indulgent as the wine itself. Known for its unapologetically rich style and creamy, full-bodied profile, FAT bastard Chardonnay had long been a favourite among wine lovers.
A Gothic Castle in San Diego Blends Fantasy with Fine Living

2 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Hidden behind towering stone walls in San Diego’s Mission Hills, an extraordinary residence known simply as The Castle offers a living experience unlike any other. Built over eight years by visionary homeowner Jeffrey Jordan, and realized by Hill Construction Company, IS Architecture, and Basile Studio, this 15,000-square-foot Gothic Revival home fuses medieval grandeur with 21st-century indulgence. It’s a fantasy made real - a place where history, artistry, and revelry collide.
House and Garden to Shine at 2025 Good Life Show This May

2 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

The Good Life Show - the country’s leading food, drink, and conscious living event - is back, and House and Garden is thrilled to be part of the vibrant lineup. We will be hosting our very own stand at the Cape Townshow, and we can't wait to meet you there. Celebrating its fifth year, the Good Life Show continues to be the go-to event for anyone passionate about sustainability, wellness, organic living, and culinary creativity.
A Historic Moscow Home Reimagined for Modern Luxury Living

2 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Blending 19th-century charm with sleek contemporary design, this Moscow home offers a refined urban retreat for todayIn one of central Moscow’s most storied neighbourhoods, a 19th-century residence has been masterfully reimagined for a new era.
Light-Filled Family Living with a Scandinavian-Neoclassic Soul

3 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

In the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, not far from Al-Farabi Avenue in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a family home gracefully balances classical elegance with contemporary Scandinavian ease. Bathed in natural light and thoughtfully designed for daily connection, this three-story residence is both a timeless retreat and a lively space for a family of seven - including five young children.

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