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Why Nothing Matches at The Old Mushroom Farm Accommodation (And Why It Works)
Mother-and-daughter duo Mandy and Pip Crooks share the story behind the eclectic interiors at The Old Mushroom Farm holiday accommodation. From auction finds and vintage treasures to custom-made pieces, they reveal how artistic licence, characterful objects, and a love of the unexpected shape the Boutique Apartments and much-loved cottages—spaces designed to feel homely, layered, and full of personality.
The Old Mushroom Farm
Feb 63 min read
Designing the Gardens at The Old Mushroom Farm
Mandy Crooks shares her process when designing the gardens around The Old Mushroom Farm’s new Boutique Apartments—from resilient succulents and aloes grown from seed, to gardening as design. Rooted in a deep love of visual art and plants, Mandy’s gardens show how beauty can grow naturally when you work with what the land offers.
The Old Mushroom Farm
Jan 92 min read
Meet Alkaline Design Studio at The Old Mushroom Farm
We caught up with Chelsea and Andrew, the creative minds behind Alkaline Design Studio, based in Tunnel 4 at The Old Mushroom Farm, KZN Midlands. What began as a one-woman project in Chelsea’s mum’s laundry has grown into a thriving design studio known for innovative, sustainable, and effortlessly stylish homeware. In this interview Chelsea and Andrew give us a peek into the Alkaline studio and tell us more about what they've been up to, and what they envision for the busines
The Old Mushroom Farm
Nov 7, 20252 min read
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