It's something I've experienced many times in my life. And every time it happens, I hear my mom in the background saying: "Things happen for a reason, my child" or "Time will tell".
One thing's for sure, especially now: we actually have no control over anything. Not long ago, the consensus was that you can at least have a five-year plan for your life, but not anymore - technology and the world's rhythm are changing so quickly that there's no way of knowing what the future holds.
These days, maybe it's one year at a time? Or are we already at that day-by-day stage?
‘Keep the momentum going' is my philosophy. Because momentum carries you a long way, even when you have no fight left in you. In this issue, there were two surprises: I received the story about the Russells' beautiful contemporary Parkhurst home first - stylishly and innovatively renovated by a project team of which Stacey Russell is a member. It's the home in which she and hubby Aaron live. A while later, the story about the stunning Three Anchor Bay home landed on my desk with the same smart glass elements that so impressed me in the first house - and Stacey and her team were also responsible for that project. Featuring both of these projects in one issue wasn't our plan at all, it was just a coincidence - but how lovely they both are!
I came across the other surprise when we were on deadline and working on the cover: the spine of Tuis says it's our 200th issue (Home is at 190, as it was launched a while later). "We have to celebrate!" exclaimed Johletta Brits, our Afrikaans copy editor. I agree wholeheartedly. If you're still standing in these tough times, even if it's a challenge, you really should celebrate.
This issue is packed with uplifting reading material, and I can assure you: there's no shortage of momentum on our part. As you know, we currently have a number of special issues on-shelf (see below), and that's just the beginning. Although we now only print eight issues of the main magazine every year, we're more than making up for it with all our other projects.
The Mr Price Home D cor School held last year was one such project. The minute we know it's safe to do so, we'll be hosting another. In the meantime, see what it entails so you can book your spot as soon as we announce the date. And if (like me) you've spent so much time at home over the past year that you couldn't resist getting stuck into a bunch of renovation projects, remember that entries for our annual Fix it with Flair competition open soon.
Best wishes from me and the team. Here we go with 2021 - hold on tight!
Our special issue for all you crossword puzzle, wordsearch and sudoku fans is still on-shelf - spoil yourselfand keep busy while limiting visits to friends and family.And don't forget about our Renovations issue with projectsfrom our annual Fix it with Flair competition - and, ofcourse, the 2021 Diary filled with gorgeous garden photos,tips, a calendar and more than enough space to make notes.
