Author: redline
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Tip Top Tables
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Ultra-low tables, clustered side tables and tables that look like they are floating with thin metal bases have been making more of a presence over the past year. Here are some superb table examples available on the Coast… Cassina’s Accordo low table has a sculpted and dynamic shape and comes in an array…
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When your Kitchen Is King
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The kitchen is no longer just a functional room for preparing food and cleaning dishes. Nowadays the kitchen takes pride of place in the home, being one of if not the most important areas for the family to come together to prepare and enjoy a meal – and relax. With technology and cutting-edge design…
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Sleeping In Beauty
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Your bedroom is where you recharge your batteries and switch off from a busy life. When your bedroom is orderly and beautiful, your mind will also be helping you to enjoy a superlative rest. Here are some design ideas to help you obtain the perfect night’s sleep… The Fluff bed range designed by Mauro…
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Eating Out At Home – Inspirational Outdoor Life
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It is simple human nature to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors, taking in the beauty of natural vegetation, the nuances of natural sunlight and perhaps a mountain or sea view while savouring a lovely meal with family and/or friends. Living in southern Europe we are lucky enough to have the opportunity…
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Heating Up The Home
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Now the winter is upon us, there are some hugely attractive and innovative heating options available on the market to warm up our cockles and beautify our homes – whether it is inside or out on the terrace. Here are some great ideas… The EcoSmart bioethanol Ark 40 fire is made from…
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REDEFINING dining
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‘Tis the season when family and friends get together to enjoy meals around the dining table so it might be time to think about investing in this area. After all, if you are serving lovely food on beautiful tableware, you need a great table to highlight your presentation! Whether you…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SEPT/OCT 2018 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the Sept/Oct 2018 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Sept/Oct 2018 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Just click on the front cover below to view it online! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JUL/AUG 2018 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the Jul/Aug 2018 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Jul/Aug 2018 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Just click on the front cover below to view it online! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge…
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The New Pizza Romano – Puente Romano
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Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited to savour Puente Romano’s newest addition to their gastronomic portfolio, Pizza Romano. Puente Romano has launched a new Italian poolside restaurant – Pizza Romano. There is outside dining where you can sit and enjoy al fresco dining under a…
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Spanish Capital Gains Tax ON THE SALE OF A PROPERTY IN SPAIN
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Article supplied by Welex Lawyers & Accountants When you sell a property in Spain, you must take into account that the profit you obtain is subject to tax. This is the Spanish capital gains tax, which is also known as “ganancias patrimoniales”. The current applicable rate of the Spanish capital gains tax is 19 per…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
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In 2008, Home & Lifestyle Magazine was launched by Tanya Francis, who had a strong background in publishing and a love for home decoration. Two years later, Tanya decided to move on to pastures new and Sally Cullens, with her wealth of experience within the publishing world and a passion for interior design,…
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PALO ALTO MARBELLA – LAUNCH OF LUXURY PROJECT’S PHASE TWO
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Palo Alto, “the largest and most comprehensive luxury development in the Marbella area”, has now launched phase two. Located minutes from Marbella and La Cañada shopping centre, Palo Alto will include approximately 600 residential units, as well as a health club, equestrian centre, lagoon village, co-working community and social club. The visionary and sustainable…
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COSTA WOMEN – NEW BOOK ON LIVING IN SPAIN
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Costa Women have released the second in a series of free ebooks sharing stories and advice from members who have followed their dream and moved to Spain. “Spain & Me” has been compiled and edited by Ali Meehan, founder of Costa Women, with chapters written by other members. Speaking about her reasons for creating the book, Ali said, “Possibly the most asked and answered…
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YACHT CHARTER RENTAL – MEMORABLE BOAT TRIPS IN MARBELLA
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For an experience to remember on the sea, Yacht Charter Rentals offer “an exciting array of sailing packages to ensure you have the time of your life on the water in and around Marbella and Puerto Banús”. The packages include various water sports activities, such as jet skis, banana boats, kayaks and paddle surfing.…
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PROTEC GROUP – DIVERSE RANGE OF LUXURY HOME BUILDING SERVICES
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Protec Group is a construction and refurbishment company in the heart of the Costa del Sol that focuses on new constructions of villas, houses and apartments as well as renovations. Since 1996 they have also been working on the manufacture, distribution and installation of windows and doors of the highest quality. Protec Group offer…
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BEDS & MORE – SWEET DREAMS WITH HYPNOS
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The prestigious range of beds by British family-run bed-making company Hypnos is now available exclusively on the Costa del Sol at Beds & More. Carrying the Royal Warrant, Hypnos have been practising and perfecting the art of making luxury pocket spring beds by hand since Edwardian days. With over 100 years of bedmaking experience…
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RESIDENCIAS LUJOSAS VITALUX – TEN YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SUCCESS
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It is sometimes said that modesty is an ornament. For Doris Kavcic, owner of real estate company “Residencias Lujosas Vitalux, S.L.”, however, that also raises the question: do you get further in life without it? This is the 10th year of “Vitalux” and she admits quite freely, “It fills me with joy and…
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UNCORKING A SPECIAL EVENING OF FINE CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR
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This summer the exclusive Owners Club at Puente Romano hosted the launch of VIP Wine Services, a specialist fine wine and Champagne supplier founded by wine lover and expert connoisseur Alex Little. In the elegant surroundings of the five-star resort, guests listened to a brief introduction before enjoying a delightful summer evening tasting exclusive and…
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EXHIBITION OF TIMELESS PHOTOS AT WANSON GALLERY
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This summer, Vertigo owner Jean-Claude Maillard hosted an exhibition of timeless photography at the Art Wanson Gallery in the Marbella Club Hotel. A former leading international photographer who worked for top brands including Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Neiman-Marcus, Jean-Claude invited a select group of guests to the gallery to enjoy drinks, canapés…
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GLOBAL FUND-RAISING EVENT HELD AT MARBELLA’S CASCADA COCINA & BAR
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Cascada Cocina & Bar helped organize the second Marbella Charity Night at their restaurant in August, raising money for the Free a Girl Foundation. The foundation is an international organisation dedicated to freeing girls from prostitution, providing them with shelter and prosecuting offenders.…
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BARCELÓ MÁLAGA – Award-Winning Décor… and Rooftop Hotspot
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Barceló Málaga’s innovative “lobby art” has been honoured with a new award. Veredictas, organisers of the 18th edition of the Premios Letra – annual awards that recognise excellence in visual and graphic communication within decorative surroundings – presented the hotel with a best sign-writing silver award for its B-Lounge lobby design project. The project was created and…
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Sand Castles in Spain… AND THE SALT SERIES
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Winners of the DJI Drone Photography Award, Markel Redondo and Tom Hegen have presented diverse new bodies of work at ThePrintsSpace gallery. Sand Castles (part II) provides a perspective on Spain’s 3.4 million abandoned houses; while The Salt Series documents salt production across Europe. In early 2018, Redondo spent 15 days driving across southern…
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Visual Exploration OF SIMULATED LIVING
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Copenhagen-based collective Sara Galbiati, Peter Eriksen and Tobias Markussen won the 2018 BJP International Photography Award with their series The Merge. The winning entry in this 14th edition of the annual British Journal of Photography competition is described as “an in-depth investigation into artificial intelligence and robotics, which aims to explore and visually interpret…
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A Mediterranean Meeting Point FOR URBAN LANDSCAPES
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Stoa Gallery took part in the annual Scope Basel art fair for a second consecutive year. Curated by Conchi Alvarez, the Estepona gallery’s project was based on two painters the gallery represents: Frenchwoman Julie Alegre and Spain’s Conchi Alvarez. The idea behind their project was based on an interpretation of the urban landscape and…
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Exploration of Luxury Personal Air Mobility
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Aston Martin has initiated a “race to the skies” to revolutionise urban and inter-city travel. Produced in partnership with Cranfield University, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Rolls-Royce, the Volante Vision Concept aircraft will be equipped with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities. Providing room for three adults, the concept is a near-future study…
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Alzheimer’s Hope… and Illness Detection
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ASPIRIN USE MAY PROTECT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE An aspirin a day may help keep Alzheimer’s away. A regimen of low-dose aspirin potentially may reduce plaques in the brain, which will reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk and protect memory, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center in the United States. They…
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I Think I’m Going Gluten-Free?
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By Rachel Garrod One of my latest rants concerns gluten intolerance. I’m not a dietician, but a physiotherapist, but I do take an interest in nutritional research and I find the rise in gluten intolerance remarkable – to say the least! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley…
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Commitment to Cádiz
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If you have spent any time with winemakers, whether socially or commercially, you will have to admit they are different from other people. What occupies their waking hours, and probably dreaming hours as well, is the passionate desire to make a better wine than anyone else. Of course we can rule out the…
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Modern Gastronomy That is Full of Flavour
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Home & Lifestyle Magazine were invited to Purobeach for a lunch with public relations manager Saray Rojas to find out more about this forward-thinking hospitality group. Salduna Catering has been established for many years, offering a wide range of services within the world of events, including organisation and planning, gastronomy,…
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KAH MARBELLA – New Pool Club in the Heart of Aloha
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After huge investment, planning and many months of construction, KAH has opened its doors to welcome locals, tourists, families and parties alike to its charming pool club right in the heart of Aloha. Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited to take a look around and try out some of their…
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CHILI GOURMET – AUTUMN CULINARY CREATION for the Home Kitchen
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Now that autumn is upon us, it’s the season for colder days, Halloween, pumpkins… and, of course, a recipe for this delicious pumpkin soup. Whatever the occasion or catering requirements, our menu suggestions from Chili Gourmet by Helle Barlebo are an excellent starting point. Home cooks are always thinking about creative new…
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Gardens with Fewer Colours
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Monochromatic certainly doesn’t mean monotonous… Monochromatic gardens make use of a single colour to create a visually appealing display. I personally love them and have said before that, especially in a small garden, they look lovely. Less is More, in fact. A single colour garden design is anything but boring…
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VIP ENVIRONMENT – CONTEMPORARY STYLE WITH FIRST-CLASS GERMAN QUALITY
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Interview with Philip Wilding and photos by Toomas Reigo: www.toomasreigo.com You are a new business on the Coast…. What ade you settle on Marbella? We have had a holiday home in Marbella for a few years and love the lifestyle. We work hard and play hard and we both enjoy…
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EXQUISITE MANSION IN STUNNING SETTING
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A JEWEL EXUDING TRADITIONAL AMBIENCE AND ELEGANT FLAIR… IN BENAHAVÍS This hidden gem is tucked away within the sophisticated surroundings of a prestigious urbanisation that, on first sight, transmits a traditional Andalusian ambience dating to former times. A second viewing reveals an impressively maintained residence, designed by a renowned architect who…
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ESTUCO INTERIOR DESIGN – ECLECTIC FLAIR WITH A NATURAL TOUCH
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Interview with Christina Poveromo Estuco Interiors is a well-established company. Can you tell us how you started? Christel and I formed a business partnership together in 2000 after having known each other for many years. The timing was perfect as we had been offered two show flats in Los Arqueros, which gave us…
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WELLIS WHIRLPOOL – CREATING AN OASIS OF PEACE AND RELAXATION AT HOME IN MARBELLA
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Wellis Whirlpool incorporate a variety of energy-efficient features that have the benefit of extremely low operating costs. They also offer the guarantee and efficiency of their own manufacturing factory in Europe. They produce optimal quality and premium whirlpools with a price to performance ratio that no other retailer can offer, as well as…
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ALEJANDRO GIMÉNEZ – CREATING HARMONY, BEAUTY AND PEACE
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Both an architect and an interior designer, Alejandro Giménez was born in Málaga in 1972. He studied in Spain and America before graduating from Sevilla’s College of Architecture in 1999. His style is heavily influenced by the style of architecture where he lives and where he grew up on southern Spain’s Mediterranean coast. However, he…
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CHIC BESPOKE FURNITURE WITH A HOMELY TOUCH
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What were Benington’s origins? After many years of cooperation with Sia Home Fashion – we have run five Sia stores in Stockholm – I chose to start my own brand, Benington. Where does the name Benington come from? The name came to my head after a visit, for personal reasons,…
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WALLS WITH IMPACT
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Adorning your walls with wallpaper adds depth and warmth, and evens out any perfections in the wall. A plain room can be instantly transformed with a bold statement wall – either a bright or patterned wallpaper or a rich-coloured paint.Above Glamora’s Breeze wallpaper could best be described as a depiction…
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BATHROOM TRENDS
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Transform your functional bathroom into a wonderful living space with a beautiful sink or bathtub where you will want to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating after a long day. The Verona teak wooden cabinet and stone washbasin by Bathco make a stunning combination. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com), Proinco in Estepona (Pol.Ind.…
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BEDROOMS THAT BEDAZZLE
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Making your bedroom a special place where you can relax properly and obtain the best night’s sleep does not necessarily have to take a lot of effort. Good storage solutions help create an orderly room, which is good for the mind and helps you sleep better. Using calming colours and scents and clever…
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WHEN MUSIC Meets Lighting
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The Montreal suspension lamp by Creativemary was inspired by Montreal’s International Jazz Festival, with the lampshade representing the tubes of a brass instrument. Creativemary is available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com).
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Keeping Us Suspended
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The Icon collection in Luci Italiane’s Morisini range features a charming print with birds sitting in their cages. Available from Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com). Arturo Alvarez’s Tempo pendant lamp range features a painted stainless-steel mesh which has been crafted into delicate pleats that give the collection an especially attractive…
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Back to Work Lighting Ideas
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Architecture and design company Morey Smith chose Plumen as the lighting solution for their boardroom. The red transparent shade with iconic bulbs shining through makes a great design statement, especially in a minimalistic room. Plumen is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). The NJP table lamp by…
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Sublime Sound and Cutting-Edge Automation
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The summer season might be over for another year, but there is still plenty of home entertaining ahead of us for visiting family and friends – and our own moments of relaxation. The products featured here will help you dazzle your guests with the latest gadgetry and accessories. Apollo from Architettura Sonora is a bioethanol…
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Window Solutions
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By dressing your windows you control the amount of light entering the room and give yourself privacy and security, as well as adding more style to the room. Here are some ideas… The pattern plissé blinds by Jab Anstoetz Systems offer an attractive sun protection solution, absorbing light at varying degrees. The pleats are twisted by…
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THE CUSHION REVOLUTION
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Spruce up your chairs and sofas with some new cushions this autumn. While adding extra comfort to your seating, they also finish off the look of the room. Here are some great ideas… Designers Guild’s new fabric ranges are rich in colour, celebrate nature and feature sumptuous materials which you can mix and match. Each…
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FABRIC IDEAS for your furniture
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Upholstering your furniture injects new life into a beloved chair, sofa or pouf – for example. The Wisteria collection by Portuguese fabric and wallpaper company Aldeco is a printed jacquard velvet that exudes luxury. The fabric is inspired by artwork from modern painters such as Pollock and it is available…
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Kitchen Class
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Using natural materials within the kitchen design such as timber and stone is becoming more commonplace in contemporary kitchens. Innovative storage makes for a clutter-free and highly-organised kitchen, freeing up worktops for your culinary creations. The Frame kitchen by Arredo 3 combines contemporary with vintage inspiration, verging on industrial-chic. The Frame is characterised by its door panels with plinths and handles in stainless…
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Celebrating Nature with VASES
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Opposite Page The Jessica Hans stoneware vase for Hay is based on a handmade design with an irregular shape for an organic look. Hay is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). This Page Top Left This earthenware comes in…
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STEPPING UP to the plate
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Our culinary creations always look better on beautiful dinnerware. Impress your guests by investing in some attractive dinnerware and make your dinner party even more memorable.Opposite Page The Old Luxembourg Brindille is a new and contemporary collection from Villeroy & Boch. The deep blue with flecks of white gives a…
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FLOORS To Adore…
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When reforming your home, do not stop when it comes to your floor. Investing in good quality flooring adds value to your home and will transform the look of your home more than you realise. Top Triana ceramic tiles by Baldocer feature a patchwork design that has been particularly popular in…
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RUG Love
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Rugs provide aesthetic warmth to a room while also dampening down echoey acoustics. They can finish off the look of a living space, offering cosiness underfoot. Bold prints bring focus to a room and make a real design statement, while neutral colours invite you into the room in a subtler…
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The easy Chair…
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The chaise longue is typically a long reclining chair that is used as somewhere for contemplation and relaxation. These days this furniture item is usually seen as a statement piece that sets the mood in a room, giving it instant character. These beloved furniture pieces are not only found in…
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The magic of Candles
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The flickering flame from a candle can be mesmerising. Candlelight creates a wonderfully romantic ambience, offering soft and warm light. Scented candles are excellent for the mind and soul – and immediately make you feel welcome when entering a room. The Carat candlestick holder from Orrefors was designed by Lena Bergström, who…
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Tick Tock… Functional yet decorative, a clock for your home is a must.
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This Fritz Hansen wall clock is made of matte cotton paper handmade in a Swedish paper mill using traditional papermaking methods, with the time embossed on the paper showing two watermarks when the clock is held up against light. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella…
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Mirror, mirror on the wall…
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Mirrors are a fantastic way to make a room feel larger, reflecting natural light and accentuating warmth in a room. As well as being functional, they can also make an artistic statement, adding a touch of reflective glamour. These mirrors from Fritz Hansen come in three different shapes and make a…
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Delightful DINING SETS
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The Yard dining set by Emu combines different materials and is ideal for outdoor use. The white frames combined with brown and wood give a stunning contemporary look. Emu is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es). Borek’s…
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LIGHTING UP the outdoors
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Fatboy’s Thierry Le Swinger pendant lamps are ideal for outdoor lighting as they can be hung wherever you require them to be. Shown here with their portable floor lamps (with the round shade) that last for between six and a half and 42 hours, as well as the Edison The…
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KEEPING YOUR Bottle
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Enjoying a drink in the great outdoors has never been so much fun… with these innovative portable bottle holders. Above The Ameba modular bottle rack from 21st Living Art has a practical handle for easy portability. You can arrange your racks however you like, which makes this product both fun and…
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Smart SHADE
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Keep protected this autumn with these beautiful shade solutions… Above Shown in crisp white but also available in black or green, Sywawa’s contemporary Frou Frou garden parasol is a true showstopper. The polypropylene raffia fringing sways elegantly in the wind, giving it a tropical feel. Available from Outdoor Concepts at…
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FABULOUS Fireplaces
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As summer draws to an end and we enter the autumn months, an outdoor fireplace allows us to still enjoy the outdoors and the heat it emits, as well as the ambience and beauty created by its flickering flames. A fireplace brings a household together, transforming it into an area for entertainment and…
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Chic Outdoor Living
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It is conventional wisdom that outdoor living brings health benefits such as reducing stress and depression whilst boosting the immune system. Relaxing in a natural environment gives you time to reflect away from the influences of audiovisual technology – so choose your outdoor furniture carefully to ensure you can enjoy…
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ORGANISED HOME organised mind…
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Designed by Diesel Creative Team, Moroso’s Voltaire cabinet is made in laminated plywood with an MDF top and a powder-coated, oak veneer or natural finish. Available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Vertigo in the Marbella Club (www.vertigo-marbella.com). The minimalist Gentis…
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Waking Up Your Walls
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Depictions of nature continue to be on trend throughout 2018, with exotic birds, lush greenery and blooming flowers splashed lavishly onto paper and turning our walls into wonderful works of art. Of course, if this is not to your taste, there have also been some fresh and simple designs hitting…
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THE BELOVED bedroom
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Good-quality bedlinen is a must as it is longer lasting and ensures a superlative night’s sleep – allowing your skin to breathe naturally. Here are some ideas that can all be purchased here on the Coast… This beautiful bedding range from King of Cotton is made from 100…
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LIGHTING that’s exciting
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The Cornet outdoor bollard lamp by Bover features harmonious lines that give it a special touch of aesthetic beauty. It is made of high-density polyurethane, making it highly durable and ideal for public areas. Available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San…
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BATHROOM TRENDS
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Revamping your bathroom does not necessarily require a huge investment. Changing your taps or sink, or installing a showstopping suspension lamp or chaise-longue can make a huge difference turning your bathroom from a functional and clinical space into a paradisiacal retreat. Patricia Urquiola reveals the third generation of…
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The Love of LOUNGING
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Stylish comfort with bold furniture pieces, pastel colours, earthy accents, metallic touches and a melange of textures… Anything goes this year. This eye-catching contemporary sofa and matching pouf by Bolia balances comfort with aesthetic beauty. Bolia is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com). …
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DOORS TO ADORE…
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Your front door is your first impression, so make it the right one… With its minimalist design and long lineal chrome handle, this front door perfectly complements the modern building style of this home. Available from Todo Madera in Urb. Nueva Estebbuna in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com).
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Kitchen Cool
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Everyone has their own idea of the perfect kitchen, but at the end of the day a cluttered kitchen with saucepans hanging from the ceiling and crockery sitting on open shelves for an age can all contribute to an unhygienic kitchen – unless you are an extremely busy cook, that…
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More Than Just FLOORS
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Updating your flooring can drastically change the look of a room, so check out the latest flooring trends and enhance the ambience of your living space. This Versailles patterned hardwood flooring offer elegance and splendour – adding a visually warm feel to a living space. Available from Korsch Tischlerei in…
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WINDOW ART
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Dressing your windows can transform a simple room into a luxurious space, giving you control of sunlight entering the room, dampening down echoey acoustics and bringing added texture and beauty to your interior design. Mottura’s Rollbox 179 system can be used in the home or in an office…
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FABRIC fantastic
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Good-quality fabrics can lift the look of a room in an instant. Consider upholstering a favourite chair or putting a flash of colour on a drab sofa by covering cushions with some gorgeous colours or prints – the world is your oyster when it comes to fabrics… The…
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Stylish Vases for the summer
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Embrace your blooms by housing them in beautiful vases. The right vase is not just a decorative statement for your coffee table or console but can also become a heirloom, so investing in a designer piece is well worth it. Bolia, reminiscent of bubbles balanced on top of each other,…
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The fabulous OUTDOORS
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Outdoor living is a way of life on the southern coast of Spain, where outdoor furniture plays an extremely important role. Melding the in-doors with outside spaces is an increasingly popular trend, as homeowners expect the same amount of comfort in both these areas of their homes. With manufacturing technology…
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Magical 3D Experience Optical Illusions and Fun Scenarios
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An “exciting new eye-popping experience” is set to wow tourists and residents in Marbella this summer. Magical 3D Experience is a walkthrough display, packed with optical illusion images, allowing families and friends to photograph themselves in a range of fun scenarios. Described as the first of its kind in Spain,…
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MORTEX MINERAL A Dynamic and Sensual Material for Your Home
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Mortex is a cutting-edge micro-mortar mineral developed by Beal and made from natural lime, among other materials. Ideal for new construction or renovation projects, this material is extremely flexible and therefore reduces the risk of cracking (unlike other materials on the market). It is also waterproof so it can be applied inside…
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What’s Hot Loyalty Card Excellent Savings on Wide Range of El Corte Inglés Items
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Holders of the What’s Hot (WH) card from El Corte Inglés can take advantage of major savings at more than 30 supermarkets. These include selected departments of Supercor, Supercor Exprés, Hipercor and Supermercado, as well as savings of up to 20 per cent on selected brands and services at El…
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9 Lions Residences Leading Investment Group Launches High-Luxury Development in Marbella
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Part of the Lewis Trust Group (best known for owning international fashion brand River Island), UK & European Investments have now added 9 Lions Residences in Marbella to their portfolio of Spanish property developments. With this addition to other projects in Barcelona and Madrid, their investment commitments in Spain total…
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Panorama Report Good News for Marbella’s Property Market
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Christopher Clover, managing director of Marbella real estate agency Panorama, recently published his annual “Marbella Property Market Report”. According to Christopher, who has been analysing and writing about the Marbella property market since 1970, “The good news is that the residential property market has improved significantly in the Marbella area as well…
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Apartamento54 Interiors Timeless Style with a Natural Flair
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Apartamento54 emerged from an idea nurtured by its creator, Ana Karla Poplawski, after many years working in the interior design industry and gaining specialist insight through both her family and her professional contacts. She grew up in an environment where taking caring of the home aesthetic was a natural issue:…
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Acoola Décor & Styling Outdoor Areas Blended with Indoor Living Spaces
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Belgium-owned company Acoola, already well-established in San Pedro de Alcántara, is increasingly focusing on exterior furniture, after interior and exterior designer Cathelijne de Vilder recently partnered with the company to head the new décor division. With her extensive expertise in both indoor and outdoor styling, Cathelijne creates terraces and al…
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Benington Furniture New Showroom Opened in Marbella
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Already popular in Stockholm (Sweden), Benington has now opened a new furniture showroom on Marbella’s famous Golden Mile. The showroom of over 400 square metres and showcases an extensive range of both modern, classic-style bespoke furniture. For those seeking a specific type of furniture, Benington can manufacture most items to…
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“Magic Carpet Ride” for Luxury Off-Road Enjoyment
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan It was three years ago that Rolls-Royce announced it would launch Cullinan. At the time, the famous marque explained that customers around the world had asked it to build “The Rolls-Royce of SUVs… with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market”. Many of these…
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Non-Resident Income Tax in Spain
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Article supplied by Welex Lawyers & Accountants Spain’s non-resident income tax (IRNR) is a direct tax levied on income obtained in Spanish territory by individuals and entities that are not residents of Spain. If you are not a resident of Spain and you own a property in the country, you…
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Luxury Living Experience on the New Golden Mile
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Velvet Villas In many ways Cancelada is a classic microcosm of the Costa del Sol’s chic and cosmopolitan luxury residential lifestyle. Located in the heart of the “New Golden Mile” in Estepona municipality, the burgeoning town hub has become a focal point for residents in the surrounding urbanisations and mini-estates,…
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PETIT SEA GRILL AT PUENTE ROMANO
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Exquisite Tapas & Wine by the Glass Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited by Puente Romano in Marbella to try out their new Petit Sea Grill restaurant, situated in the luxury hotel resort’s already well established and popular Sea Grill beachside restaurant. Executive Chef Thomas Stork and his team have…
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Stroke’s No Yolk
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By Rachel Garrod Perhaps you have heard that eggs, because they are high in cholesterol, can increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart attack and stroke? For me, a huge lover of eggs, research showing that consumption of eggs seems largely unrelated to the risk of CVD…
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Vision Enhancement and Blood Pressure Relief
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Medical Minutes by John Schieszer New Artificial Iris Helping Improve Vision The first stand-alone prosthetic iris is now helping improving vision for adults and children. The surgically implanted device is being to treat adults and children whose iris (the coloured part of the eye around the pupil) is completely missing or…
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Bringing Technology into the Home
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Don’t fall behind on the latest technology…update your home with some cool gadgets and accessories this summer MULTI-SENSORY TRAINING Cross Personal is equipped with a Unity™ console for personalised entertainment. Featuring an eye-catching design by Antonio Citterio and cutting-edge technology including surround sound, the cross trainer turns fitness training…
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Focus on the Unseen: The Construction Boom
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By Marco Dalli It’s official: the Costa del Sol is booming and people from all over the world are discovering the benefits of investing and living in Spain, especially southern Spain. Of course, this has never been in doubt for the early pioneers who settled in this part of world…
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From Santander to Catalonia… Via Hollywood
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By Andrew J Linn There is an excellent wine made with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Catalonia’s Penedés region called Jean Leon. However, it is not made by some French visionary who may have taken his wine-producing experience to Catalonia to produce Bordeaux-style wines in Spain. Jean Leon’s real name…
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Pristine Luxury Resort Living with an Inland Beach
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La Reserva de Sotogrande Photos by: Johnny Gates Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited by charismatic La Reserva de Sotogrande CEO Marc Topiol – a highly-driven businessman with ground-breaking ideas – to take a look around this extraordinary project that is putting Sotogrande further on the map in a jaw-dropping…
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FINCA LA DONAIRA
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A Way of Life… You would be forgiven for thinking that this sleepy neighbourhood nestled in the hills near Ronda, and situated near the whitewashed Andalucian village of El Gastor, is like any other traditional town we come across in southern Spain, but be prepared to be blown away… Cars…
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Official Opening of Vittello in Guadalmina
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Guests attending Vittello’s official opening were invited to try out their new Torino sofa model, which is made-to-measure, and has an electric reclining headrest with USB ports and a Bluetooth sound system plus many other cutting-edge attributes. Guests mingled and enjoyed drinks and finger food while perusing the large showroom,…
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Contemporary Indian Gastronomy with Passion… at Mum
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One of the Coast’s most well-known Indian chefs, and hailed for his contemporary cooking style, Raja has opened his latest restaurant on Marbella’s Golden Mile – called Mum Indian. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate between the many Indian restaurants in the Marbella area, but Mum certainly offers something extra…
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Superlative Preparation for Top Hospitality Specialists of the Future LES ROCHES MARBELLA
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Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited to one of the world’s leading hospitality colleges, situated in the heart of Marbella. This Swiss hotel management school attracts over 800 talented young adults from all over the globe, teaching them how to excel in the world of hospitality, business and tourism. We…
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Small Gardens: Love Them or Loathe Them?
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By Alia Babapulle Any small garden has to be worked hard to look good all year, and so does the gardener have to work hard. This could be the only private outside area to relax in and, with the current trend in modern design, gardens are increasingly seen through large…
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Presentation of Stunning Velvet Villas on New Golden Mile
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In June, Otero Group officially unveiled their exceptional new villa project in Cancelada. On a glorious spring afternoon, guests had an excellent opportunity to view the development’s superb setting and breathtaking panorama. Comprising 12 villas, the luxurious residential complex is located between Marbella and Estepona, within walking distance of Villa…