Welcome to the very first edition of Dog and Leisure
The ultimate mini magazine within House and Leisure for all things canine, in collaboration with CHOMMIES.
With 32 pages dedicated to dogs.
House and Leisure is South Africa's most coveted decor and design journal-style publication, honouring 'slow' content and effortless living. The 200-plus-page quarterly magazine is a coffee-table worth collector's item, celebrating a sense of place, and touching on the mood and emotions that our homes and surroundings evoke.
Volume 12 (Unearth) exclusively includes the first ever dedicated chapter to all things dog. A special collaboration between House and Leisure and Chommies, Dog and Leisure, is a tribute to the best that a life lived with dogs has to offer across Africa and beyond.
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House and Leisure & LOOKBOOK Studio
A special thanks to the team at LOOKBOOK, the creative content studio and independent media company that's passionate about print and showcasing, spotlighting and supporting the decor and design industry.
Get to know a little about Pieter Bruwer, co-founder of LOOKBOOK and the publisher of House and Leisure, and Hannah, his Italian Greyhound.
Best walk? Lion’s Head, where we can just run and run and run and soak up the views.
Favourite restaurants? We don’t go to restaurants much, they are way too noisy and busy. Home is where the heart is and where the treats are!
Star signs? I'm a Leo (Hannah), a blazing "fire sign" known for my passion, loyalty and flair for the dramatic. My dad (Pieter) is an Aquarius, and brings a refreshing breeze to my fiery spirit. My other dad is a Scorpio and he add depths and a certain intensity to our cosmic family. It’s like living in a soap opera but with more treats!
"Chommies has always been about the lifestyle that we build with dogs, our shared rituals and indulgences, as well as the like-minded friends we meet along the way.
We are so excited about this collaboration with House and Leisure, with whom we share a great passion for design and Africa. We so hope you enjoy the first edition of Dog and Leisure. From wild adventures and playful recommendations to fresh ideas on how to live in closer deeper connection with our dogs – we promise it will always be fun!"
Love Nathalie xox
Founder and Chief Creative Officer, CHOMMIES. Guest editor of Dog and Leisure.
DIGEST
Catch a glimpse of the exciting content and products you'll find in this very first edition of Dog and Leisure.
CONVERSATION WITH DOG
Meet Laduma Ngxokolo and his french bulldogs Madumane & Lesedi. Read more in Dog and Leisure on what they do for fun and in the meantime, you can shop their look!
OUT WITH DOG
In need of winter getaway inspo? Dog and Leisure has curated some of the most unique destinations to explore and experience with your dog in the Western Cape. Enjoy our exclusive offers below.
Oxalis, Scarborough
Embrace the wild beauty of the Cape Peninsula coastline with a stay at Oxalis, a charming 5 bedroom beach house designed by Boyd Ferguson and Geordi de Sousa Costa of Cécile & Boyd. With its seaside-meets-farmhouse interiors, easy access to beaches, hiking trails and surfing spots, it makes for the perfect long weekend getaway for nature lovers looking for a peaceful escape.
Offer - 3 nights for the price of 2 over from August to October. Book via Art House Collection and quote 'DOG AND LEISURE'. Only one dog allowed per stay. Subject to availability. Ts & Cs Apply.
BOOK YOUR STAY
Mount Nelson, Gardens
Discover the urban oasis that is Mount Nelson to indulge and unwind in style over the secret season. To celebrate Cape Town’s favourite pink hotel going pet-friendly, local residents and their dogs can enjoy special packages this winter.
Offer - check availability with Mount Nelson and quote 'DOG AND LEISURE' upon booking for priority access and VIP treats when booking your stay with your dog.
BOOK YOUR STAY
DOG STUFF
Like some of the Chommies products you see in Dog and Leisure? We've made it easy for you to shop them here.
DOG FOOD
Have your cake and eat they say!
Discover the irresistible dog cake recipe on page 25 of Dog and Leisure.
A PAWSITIVE CAUSE
Look out for Chommies' Do Good Dogs in Dog and Leisure, where they are making their debut! You can also read more about the story behind these handmade mohair dogs here.
Available to adopt and purchase from EBONY/CURATED, Franschhoek and Chommies' retail stores, with all profits donated to Adora-Bull Terrier Rescue and Rehabilitation.
