{"id":17739,"date":"2013-02-02T00:48:55","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T22:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/cross-stitch-a-magazine-cover-thats-visi-for-you\/"},"modified":"2013-02-02T00:48:55","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T22:48:55","slug":"cross-stitch-a-magazine-cover-thats-visi-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/cross-stitch-a-magazine-cover-thats-visi-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-Stitch a Magazine Cover? That\u2019s VISI For You!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the out-of-the box world of VISI, old is new, DIY is hip, recycling is on trend and cross-stitching is no longer exclusively granny territory. Case in point: the stand-out cover of the 192-page DIY \u2018Bright Ideas\u2019 issue of VISI, on shelf Monday 28 January, which is an actual hole-punched cross-stitch pattern bundled with a sample of red Mohair yarn, just begging to be stitched.<\/p>\n

In fact, VISI invites readers to take part in the latest decor revival craze by stitching their own version of the \u2018I LOVE DIY\u2019 cover and entering their work in a competition, to be judged by the VISI team for visual impact. The cross-stitchable cover is the latest in a string of innovative and eye-catching covers to grace the award-winning design and decor magazine, which publisher and new owner New Media relaunched in July 2012 with a new format, quarterly editorial schedule and reinvigorated overall design.<\/p>\n

For this once-off special Collector\u2019s Edition, which has its own unique content and design format, VISI\u2019s Deputy Editor Annemarie Meintjies took the helm alongside Content Director Sumien Brink. Since 2001, Meintjies has been the creative mind behind Smart Idea, the regular VISI feature which finds unexpected, practical and stylish ways of recycling old objects, like the hanging wine cellar made from plastic pipes featured in the current issue, created by magazine photographer Dook.<\/p>\n

Along with it are \u201832 Reasons to Always Love Smart Ideas\u2019, a collection of the best Smart Ideas that have appeared in the magazine over the past 12 years, from Palanks, which are funky coffee tables made from salvaged wood pallets, to a 21st century version of the riempie stool to local custom-designed bicycles which are sure to pimp your eco-friendly ride.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am always inspired by the convergence of old and new; discarded objects that are re-found, and the process of reinterpreting and reinventing them into things that are beautiful as well as practical and purposeful,\u201d says Meintjies. \u201cThe fact is, everything that piles up while life happens can be reinvented, but it\u2019s almost always decor dilemmas that drive these ideas. While this isn\u2019t a green issue per se, it really ties into the current thinking about adapting our lifestyle to better protect our planet, and proves that you don\u2019t have to sacrifice style for sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n

The DIY \u2018Bright Ideas\u2019 issue positively groans with beautifully photographed features that show South Africans how they can make something stylish out of nothing. \u2018Second Life\u2019 gives a second chance to items bound for the rubbish dump, like a stack of old tyres brought back to life as a drinks trolley, and \u2018Free Decor\u2019 encourages us to turn to nature for palm husks, thorns and a wealth of free gifts that add character to our living spaces. No aspect of decor has escaped the editorial team, who have also compiled primers on reinventing used packaging and how to display collectables, along with the latest, most creative interpretations of lighting, storage and other decor foundations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team has put together an issue that we hope will take the suburban stigma out of DIY and inspire readers to rethink, recycle and revamp,\u201d says Meintjies. \u201cAnd, there\u2019s no better way to reinforce the road to stylish DIY than by making VISI available right where you are most likely to have your DIY thinking cap on!\u201d Meintjies is referring to Builders Warehouse, which will stock this, as well as future VISI issues.<\/p>\n

The DIY \u2018Bright Ideas\u2019 Issue of VISI is currently on shelf.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to www.visi.co.za and follow @VISI_Mag on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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Author: Lisa van Leeuwen<\/strong> from Lisa van Leeuwen Publicity<\/a>. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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