JACQUES ERASMUS

Renowned for his trendsetting taste and his ability to wear multiple hats – as chef, restaurateur, interior designer and even hotelier – Jacques Erasmus has long combined his culinary skills with a distinctive design ethos. Both Jonkmanshof, his exquisite country retreat in Montagu, and his ever-evolving Cape Town restaurant, Hemelhuijs, showcase his unique aesthetic. A perfectly judged blend of old Cape Dutch style with Eastern influences, his homeware offering includes the full range of the minimalist crockery used at Hemelhuijs every day, as well as the delightfully baroque “Boerendelft” plates embellished with hand-painted blue or gold designs. The brand is all about “a story of dedication to the art and craft of the human hand”, Jacques says – and his range of fine products for the home also includes whimsical candleholders, pure linen napkins and

tea towels, and scented candles featuring the aromas of the garden at Jonkmanshof. Simply dreamy… hemelhuijs.co.za