Author: Sally
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Guidelines Issued for Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic – Medical Minutes by John Schieszer
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Older adults are at elevated risk for complications from COVID-19 and are dying at higher rates than younger patients. In light of these concerns, researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine and colleagues have just issued guidelines and best practices for healthcare providers and family caregivers who are providing care…
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DRAFTING A WILL IN SPAIN
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Alleviate Future Headaches for Your Relatives and Heirs Article supplied by Welex Lawyers & Accountants If you are a resident of a country within the European Union and have properties in Spain, it may be in your best interest to grant a will signed by a notary in Spain. Although…
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Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
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Aston Martin drivers have always had a special affinity with convertible sports cars – and the famous brand is just as keen never to disappoint them. The new Vantage Roadster will certainly enhance their open-top motoring thrills. As Aston Martin president and CEO Dr Andy Palmer notes, “For many, driving…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the January/February 2020 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the January/February 2020 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the November/December 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Novemeber/December 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the September/October 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the September/October 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the July/August 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the July/August 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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CLC World Resorts & Hotels
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Acclaimed Resorts Built On Stronger Foundations For over three decades, CLC World Resorts & Hotels has given tens of thousands of families the opportunity to own or part-own a stunning holiday home in some of the world’s most desirable locations, including on the Costa del Sol. Led by its Chairman…
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Retention and With Holdings When Selling Property in Spain
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Everything you need to know about retentions or withholdings for selling properties in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, Tax in Spain – August 2017 Welex: your conveyancing lawyers in Marbella. At some point, you might need to know more about the retentions that are carried out for the conveyance of properties…
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The Property Market in Spain
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Realizing the Dream of Owning a Property in Spain By Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Tourism and Culture in Spain August, 2017 After the burst of the real estate bubble in 2007, many people were sceptical about recovery possibilities and future growth of Spanish real estate. This crisis was indeed worse…
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Rental Law In Spain
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Welex lawyer in Marbella can advise you on all you need to know to understand the rental law in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, August 2017 Welex: your motivated English-speaking lawyers in Marbella! The Urban Rental Law, modified by the Law 4/2013 of June 4th, regulates the rental…
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How To Register a Trademark in Spain
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Leading law firm in Marbella informing about the key points of registering your trademark in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Spanish Accountancy August 2017 Welex: your motivated law firm in Marbella! If you want to register your trademark in Spain, we will show you the key points to do so and…
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Cancelling A Mortgage In Spain
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How to formally cancel a mortgage on a property in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain August 2017 If you find yourself in the long awaited moment of having finally settled the mortgage debt on your Spanish property with the bank, you need to know what steps to take once…
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Rights For Community Property Owners In Spain
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Questions and answers about the community of owners in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Property in Spain August 2017 Below, we set out a series of the most frequent questions (and their answers) related to horizontal property matters. What kind of work can I carry out on my property in…
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Obtaining a Spanish NIE Number
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Easily obtain your Spanish NIE number by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Property in Spain, Tax in Spain August 2017 Law firm in Marbella What exactly is an NIE number, and what do you need it for? There are many questions related to this matter, and we aim to resolve all of them in…
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The Importance of Deposit Contracts
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What is a deposit contract and what types of them are there in Spain? by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain August 2017 When you sign a purchase-sales document for a property, you are compromising yourself through an important document of obliged fulfilment. Therefore, the first contract you will sign, even…
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Purchasing A Company In Spain
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What liability do we acquire when purchasing a company in Spain? by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Spanish Accountancy August 2017 On many occasions, it is possible to become involved in purchasing a Spanish company which could entail some kind of negative consequences due to the liability these companies may carry. Therefore, when…
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The Truth About Cash Payments In Spain
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What you need to know about cash payments in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Spanish Accountancy August 2017 Accountant in Marbella informing on how to deal with cash payments in Spain. In connection with the fight against tax fraud, the unregistered economy and money laundering in Spain, tax offices are increasingly…
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Selling Your Property In Spain
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Formalities and recommendations when selling your property in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, August 2017 Are you thinking of selling a property in Spain? If so, you must consider a series of requirements with which you must comply, to ensure that everything is handled legally. Apart from our other recommendations,…
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Marbella Property Broker
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FRESH APPROACH IN REAL ESTATE Commissioning an Expert Broker Who Protects Buyers’ Interests Marco Dalli, who can usually be found buzzing around the Marmorin Design Studio, has lived on the Costa del Sol for more years than he cares to remember. He has seen the property market take twists and turns that…
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FOREIGNER & CRAZY 80S CONCERT COMPETITION
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WIN TWO GOLD TICKETS TO THE FOREIGNER OR CRAZY EIGHTIES CONCERT! This year, Home & Lifestyle Magazine have joined up with Crazy Music Productions who are holding four concerts over the summer at the Hotel Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. In 2016, this dynamic production team brought us internationally-acclaimed…
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BRAND NEW PROJECT IN EL MIRADOR DEL PARAISO
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BANUS GROUP Exclusive Property For Sale in Marbella The new Mirador del Paraiso project is an exclusive residential complex situated in the Benahavís area, a short drive from Puerto Banús and close to such popular golf courses as Atalaya, El Paraíso, Capanes and Marbella Country Club. …
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New Children’s Academy Concept in Milan
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The Golf Company The Golf Company will be building and installing the next Philippe Allain’s Stadium academy in the Barlassina Country Club in Milano. Philippe Allain started collaborating with The Golf Company when he established his first academy in El Campanario Golf & Country House on the Costa del Sol.…
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Barbecue Innovation
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OFYR is designed to offer a new and exciting way to cook and grill outside. The cone-shaped fire bowl features a wide, flat rim that also acts as a very efficient cooking surface. Heat emanates evenly from the centre allowing you to cook literally anything at different temperatures on one single…
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MARBELLA PROPERTY MARKET
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THE FINE ART OF CREATING LUXURY PROPERTIES INTERVIEW WITH IVAN GEORGIEV AND YURI BULICAN FROM BANUS GROUP When was the Banus Group established and what is the concept behind the company? Banus Group was established in 2011 and since then has continued to grow and start new projects. Our main…
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Henri Barande’s Saatchi Gallery exhibition monograph
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To mark the first UK show of artist Henri Barande, graphic designer Christoph Stolberg and German studio Schultzschultz have created Henri Barande. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a result,…
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Martin Müller designs covers for Specious Books
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The project was inspired by the dilemma graphic designers and illustrators are so often faced with in commissioned projects – all your efforts won’t heighten the quality of a poorly written book. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a…
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Ran Park explores the chaos of “Konglish” in a new zine
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Konglish is the use of English words, or words derived from English words, in a Korean context. This simple premise was the concept behind Berlin-based designer Ran Park’s zine, Lost In Konglish. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a…
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Anja Wicki’s sarcastically sweet comic illustrations
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The work of Swiss illustrator Anja Wicki uses illustrative figures of ironic humour in saturated colour combinations, making her work to sarcastically sweet. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a…
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“Nymphomaniac” photographer Casper Sejersen’s explosive images
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There’s something unsettling in the work of photographer Casper Sejersen. In one image, a woman stands serenely in a flimsy creamy yellow dress. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a…
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We speak to Ace & Tate Creative Fund Board Members
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Way back in April we wrote about the Ace & Tate Creative Fund, a project which aims to support creatives by offering one-off financial grants and the support of a panel of established creatives. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears…
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Kuti Kuti, the comic association looking to educate
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Kuti Kuti is a Finnish contemporary comics association, sourcing and producing fascinating illustration. Helping them grow into “one of the most recognised Finnish comic phenomenons besides. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even…
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Danny Fox: the Cornish artist inspired by LA’s Skid Row
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Everyone can from his animated gif can customize an analog flip. A Gifbuch precisely. Gifs are cool, just experiencing a renaissance in the Internet and enjoy brisk popularity. Although flipbook, however everyone knows. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like…
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Lara records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
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Active Arab Women is a project aiming to overcome Gulf Arab stereotypes by publishing the stories of female athletes in Kuwait. Designer Lara Al-Hadeedi wanted to record their struggles and successes. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip…
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Steph Wilson’s photographs balance fashion, art and politics
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The work of photographer Steph Wilson is perfect in its balance of fine art, politics and fashion. This London-based photographer has already completed work for Dazed, Vice, W Magazine and Mulberry. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip…
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Heroes and Villains: Rio 2016 through the eyes of Wilfrid Wood
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The Rio Games saw over 11,000 athletes compete for 2102 medals in 306 events of 28 different sports. More than 40,000 hours of TV footage were created, more if you include digital, as the eyes of the world turned to Brazil. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it.…
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Twelve studio’s rippling identity for Beijing new media studio
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Graphic design studio Twelve was commissioned by Beijing studio and exhibition space Mirror Lake to design its identity. The studio is focussed on VR and augmented reality in entertainment, and Twelve describes. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a…
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Meet the prop-maker building imaginary boyfriends
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“Perfect?” is a magazine about the Barbie doll. The topic deals with the conflicting views of the popular doll as a toy. By taking pictures we visualize the surrounding where the Barbie appears and who plays with it. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall…
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Eunjoo Lee challenges the idea of utopia in her illustrated zine
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UK-based Eunjoo Lee has created Fantasy Consumer an illustrated zine that tells the story of a girl who takes sleeping pills, which she thinks will help her to reach her own utopia, in her dreams. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution…
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Nolan Paparelli’s typographic designs balance graphical styles and fluidity
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In a visually driven world of the sense of smell is given little attention. How complex and important is the nose, drops to only when they no longer properly or not working. It must be re-created awareness of their complexity. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A…
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Jason Shulman Captures Entire Movies In a Single Image
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It’s one thing to reject the ideas of others… But when we reject, deny, stifle, squelch, strike, silence and otherwise put ideas of our own to death, sometimes even before they’re born. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a…
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HOME STAGING
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Photo above: Living room after home staging HOME STAGING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL Home Staging Agency provides professional expertise in order to organise, modify, and beautify both the interior and exterior of your property, bringing it to its maximum sales or rental value and marketing potential. Your property is hence transformed…
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Dutch Business Club Celebrates Herring Day
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We were delighted to be invited by Arcos & Lamers Asociados to attend Marbella Dutch Business Club’s annual herring party. For this 13th edition of the popular event, guests received a red carpet welcome on the beach at Puente Romano Beach Resort and Spa. Of course, the herring was plentiful…
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News & Events
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Thai Artisan Jars – Chic Accessories for Outdoor Spaces These elegant artisan jars are ceramic rather than terracotta, and frost-proof, which makes them ideal for use in the colder areas of Spain. Imported from Thailand, they can be used as either plant containers or ornamental pieces. They are extremely…
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Contemporary Mediterranean Living in a Natural Setting
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ARK’s commitment to excellence and cutting-edge design is highlighted in this exceptional property. The house is located on a sloping plot with a stunning landscape overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the distant horizon. This clear and natural orientation – with all living areas lined up, and the suite of volumes…
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Limits on Cash Payments in Spain
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Article supplied by Welex, July 2016 At the end of 2012 modifications were made to the Spanish tax and financial regulations. Some of the changes were introduced to increase administrative actions in the prevention of and fight against fraud. One of these initiatives involved setting limits on cash payments for…
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Villeroy & Boch at Casa Décor 2016
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Casa Décor is a relatively small but exclusive design exhibition where the participants take over an emblematic building in the centre of Madrid or Barcelona and display unique interior design installations throughout the house – with fabulous designs for living rooms, hallways, outdoor terraces, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Home &…
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Eco Trends – Earth-Friendly Materials for the Home
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Article by Alia Babapulle Earth Day was celebrated this spring, which surely should mean every day but sadly we abuse and ruin Mother Earth throughout the year. However, there are ways in which we can look after our wonderful planet, and this month I am writing about natural materials for…
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Cityscapes with a Touch of Green by Ashley Penn
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A new book by landscape architect Ashley Penn showcases rooftop gardens and terraces around the world, from lavish flower cascades to minimalist design. Published by teNeues, “Living Roofs” features open-air sanctuaries in a diverse range of styles, including verdant settings where people have grown their own vegetables or used grass…
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Journey to the Heart of Iberian Ham Production
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First of all an admission… As our culinary correspondent had never visited Salamanca before, when Castro y González asked Home & Lifestyle if we would like to join an exclusive press trip to the premium ham producer’s main centre of operations in Castilla y León, the main lure was being…
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Sumptuous Steaks at Sizzling El Origen Inauguration
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New Marbella restaurant El Origen celebrated its opening in June, and it certainly did not disappoint. On entering the establishment, guests’ attention was immediately drawn to perfectly cooked steaks carried by Argentine waiters. They served an array of different cuts of meat, together with empanadas, sausages and provoleta. The enticing…
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New Marbella Restaurant for Meat Lovers
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Photos by: Johnny Gates The owners of the renowned Argentinean restaurant Hacienda Patagonica have now opened the doors to their second restaurant, El Origen, next to Frank’s Corner opposite Centro Comercial Plaza del Mar in the heart of Marbella – much to the excitement of their many regular customers. While…
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Mediterranean Dining Overlooking Estepona Marina
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Restaurant images by: David Toms The port in Estepona has always been a hub of activity, especially on Sundays when the entire marina is transformed into a bustling market. Now there is one more special reason for visiting this vibrant area. A charming French couple have taken over the El…
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Sensational Summer Soirée at El Patio
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El Patio by Dani García was launched in June with a wonderful event filled with amazing food and spectacular entertainment. The renowned chef, whose eponymous Michelin-star restaurant is also located at the luxurious Puente Romano Resort & Spa, opened El Patio especially for the summer, to offer an Andalucian night…
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Exquisite Gourmet Delicacies in Torremolinos
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In recent months Torremolinos has been launching a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the iconic tourist municipality’s image as much more than sun, sea, sangria – and fried fish. In June, the town hall opened a new online municipal gastronomy office (www.comerentorremolinos.es) aimed at coordinating the town’s culinary activities…
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Quality German Carpentry for Kitchens, Furniture and Flooring
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Photos by: David Toms Interview with Hartmut Reichert and Aneta Kijek from Reichert Wood Tell us a bit about yourselves and how you came to live in Spain… We came to Spain to gain new experiences. I (Hartmut) worked as a carpenter in Germany and planned to spend half…
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Dream Projects and Cutting-Edge Services
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Interview with José Antonio Victoria López of Construspain Photos: Johnny Gates What is the main general philosophy behind Construspain’s operations? Construspain is a construction and integral services company that aims to satisfy customers in accordance with their budget, to build the project of their dreams. We provide land search and…
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Pet Bonding and the Love Hormone
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By Rachel Garrod We all love our furry friends. Nothing beats that heart-warming wiggy, waggy welcome when we get home, and those adorable eyes gazing gratefully at ours. But did you know there’s a real chemical attraction that helps to form this bond with our pets? There’s good evidence that…
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Gourmet News
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Fish & Fresh in Torremolinos Following the lead of Marbella with its Ambrosia market, La Galería in Fuengirola and La Merced in Málaga capital, Torremolinos has initiated a campaign to showcase its gourmet credentials – highlighted by fried fish and seafood delicacies but also including a diverse array of other…
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Paradise in Mijas at Max Beach
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Photos by: Johnny Gates Popular Mijas Costa seafront venue Max Beach has reopened its doors following a huge renovation. If you loved Max Beach before, you cannot fail to be blown away by its recent dramatic overhaul. The new décor is Miami-style with turquoise notes popping through the predominantly contemporary white…
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Cutting-Edge Breakthroughs for Vision and Lung Patients
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Medical Minutes by John Schieszer Aritifcial Device Helping Those with Low Vision A new portable artificial vision device is now helping those who are blind to read a message on an electronic device, a newspaper article or a menu. The promise of new software technology has now gone from…
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Limited Edition DS 3 Inspired by Givenchy
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DS Automobiles has followed up its launch earlier this year of the new DS 3 with an intriguing design collaboration involving haute couture, perfumes and cosmetics brand Givenchy. The LeMakeUp Limited Edition was created to “redefine French luxury and elegance in automotive design”, according to DS Automobiles (which is a…
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Pizzamos: Making pizzas… and having fun
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It’s not often we hear pizza making described as sexy but that’s what a new culinary project near Coín is offering foodies. Created by food photographer, chef and Home & Lifestyle Magazine collaborator Peter Staes, Pizzamos is “an invitation to get together with your friends (or make new ones) while…
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Contemporary View of a Venerable Past
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Photos: Peter Staes The Costa del Sol’s hinterland is home to a exceptional array of mountain havens that are ideal for a reinvigorating weekend getaway or a longer family holiday. Conveniently located for those travelling from the main coastal urban areas, they offer a wonderful mix of relaxation, cuisine, leisure…
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Spanish Wines and the Chinese Connection
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By AJ Linn All Spanish wine regions have almost routinely been through the same development phases over the past 50 years. In the beginning local farmers made wine for their own consumption, and then neighbours asked if they could buy some so they would also be able to enjoy it.…
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Magical Night of Opera in Sotogrande
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Leading interior designer Patricia Darch hosted an elegant black tie Sotogrande Summer Gala at the Los Pinos Polo Club, “A Magical Night of Opera”, highlighted by a charity auction to raise money for the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Foundation. Guests were treated to a champagne reception, sumptuous three-course meal and 18-piece…
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Diverse Delicacies at Dizzy Heights
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CAFETERÍA & PANADERÍA LA HEREDIA Photos: Mark Rood When Dutch-born Yvonne Van Kleef opened Cafetería & Panadería La Heredia 10 years ago, she never realised how much of a hit it was going to be with locals of all nationalities. Nestled in the corner of the charming La Heredia urbanisation,…
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How Are You Breathing Today?
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HEALTH & BEAUTY By Rachel Garrod Breathing is essential of course. But not all breathing is good – sometimes it’s downright dysfunctional! Specifically, dysfunctional breathing is when people breathe more than their body requires. They may use the upper part of the chest rather than the diaphragm or take intermittent…
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Exciting Revelations About Coffee And Vitamin C
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PREVENTING CATARACTS THROUGH DIET AND LIFESTYLE A diet rich in vitamin C could cut the risk of cataract progression by one-third, suggests a newly published study in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The research is also the first to show that diet and lifestyle may play…
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A Day of…Tennis and Fitness at Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa Marbella
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By Debby Heus It’s 10am Thursday morning, and here we are at the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa’s prestigious tennis courts. On these clay courts, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, John McEnroe, Boris Becker and many other renowned professionals have left their footprints. And today you wouldn’t be surprised to…
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Gourmet Delicacies at New Fuengirola Market
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In recent years Fuengirola has enhanced its reputation as one of the Costa del Sol’s centrepieces of culinary excellence and diversity. From a burgeoning array of tapas establishments to high-end restaurants offering Spanish and international gastronomy, the town’s eateries cater for all tastes and budgets. The…
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Buying a House or Apartment in Spain
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SPECIALIST ADVICE Article supplied by global expat network Angloinfo Spanish real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents get to grips with what’s involved in purchasing property in Spain. There are many ways to search for properties to buy…
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New Regulations for the Holiday Rental Market
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SPECIALIST ADVICE Article supplied by Welex, June 2016 Due to the increasing number of new ways to travel, the Junta de Andalucía (regional government) has decided to regulate properties that offer a tourist accommodation service, in order to establish minimum guarantees of quality and safety for users. This new regulation involves…
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Castillo de Monda
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AN ENCHANTING CULINARY EXPERIENCE If the walls of Monda’s venerable castle could talk, they would have some intriguing tales with which to regale modern- day visitors. Archaeologists and historians remain divided on the exact location, but there is strong evidence that the famous “Battle of Munda” – where Julius Caesar himself…
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Pop Art Makeover for Bentley Continental
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For many, Sir Peter Blake is best known for co-designing the sleeve for The Beatles’ iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Now in his 80s, the “godfather of British pop art” has collaborated with Bentley Motors on another innovative project in aid of charity. Bentley commissioned Blake to…
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Back to Nature in Grazalema
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HOTEL TAMBOR DEL LLANO Home & Lifestyle Magazine was recently invited to spend a weekend In the newly-opened Hotel Tambor del Llano in one of Andalucía’s most well-preserved natural areas, on the outskirts of the beautiful whitewashed town of Grazalema (just west of Ronda). Tambor del Llano is situated in the…
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Exclusive Constructions Inspired by Nature
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FIRST PERSON Interview with John Neal, Cape Reed The Cape Reed group of companies was set up in South Africa in 1992, and is now well established in Spain. Tell us about some of your most recent work here, for example, on the commercial front… We completed a new beachfront…
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Creating Exceptional Contemporary Garden Settings
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Interview with Jean Louis and Jeannette de Buck, Artgarden What services do you offer at Artgarden? Delivery and installation of artificial lawn and technical decking, garden landscaping, and all kinds of reforms and refurbishing inside and outside the home. What is it you love most about your job? We see…
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A Real Capital Injection for the Southern Spanish Economy
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FIRST PERSON Interview with Taylor Cox, Partner, Real Capital Solutions Spain You are an American equity fund… Why Spain? Since 1984, Real Capital Solutions has analysed, acquired and added value to real estate in America – through the ups and downturns! Spain’s economy post-2007 had some affinity with these situations.…
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Nature & Life
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The Beauty and Versatility of Glass There are always people who try to make good use of our wonderful planet’s riches and then there are those who abuse it. Thankfully, more and more are realising that we are the keepers of the world we live in and on, and…
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Flawless Floors
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With southern Europe enjoying a warm climate, tiled or stone floors are commonplace – but it can still become cold underfoot. Rugs provide added cosiness, especially beside your bed when you get up first thing in the morning, and they can soften the look of a minimalist room in an…
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Bedroom Innovation
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Top: The Jensen Prestige Dynamique bed comes with exclusive bed linen from Beaulieu in five different colours, and matching design fabrics for the headboard. An innovative bed, the Dynamique has a wireless remote control to adjust it to your specific requirements. There is a Ventronic® climate control function which removes…
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Bedrooms of Beauty
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Your bedroom is your sanctuary, a place where you rest and recharge your batteries. We all know a busy bedroom is bad for the mind so design, layout, storage and, of course, a good quality bed are key to the perfect night’s sleep… Above: The Esna bed is available from Treku…
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Walls that Wow
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Above: The striking Return Of The Hunter wallpaper collection by Inkiostro Bianco is sure to catch your eye. The image was taken by Karen Knorr, a photography professor at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, Surrey. Inkiostro Bianco is available at UDesign in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).…
