Author: redline
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TASTEFUL TABLEWARE
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TASTEFUL TABLEWARE ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Above, Villeroy & Boch’s Ultimate BBQ Steak Plate is ideal for hosting a party as you can hold it easily in one hand while placing different components of the meal such as meat, vegetables and sauce into the separate moulds. Villeroy & Boch is…
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VASE VISION
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VASE VISION NOW SPRING HAS SPRUNG, LET’S EMBRACE THE SEASON WITH FRESH FLOWERS IN THE HOME. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIFUL VASES FOR SOME INSPIRATION… Above, these elegant ceramic formations by Guaxs look stunning used as vases or candleholders. The matte white finish and irregular edges give the collection an…
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CREATING TASTEFUL GARDENS AND POOLS
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CREATING TASTEFUL GARDENS AND POOLS WITH SPRING ONLY WEEKS AWAY AS HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WENT TO PRESS, HOMEOWNERS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL WERE TURNING THEIR THOUGHTS TO THE POOL AND GARDEN AND CONSIDERING UPGRADES AND MODERNISATION. Pool and garden design and construction are major projects and owners naturally…
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ADDING WARMTH AND AMBIENCE TO YOUR HOME
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ADDING WARMTH AND AMBIENCE TO YOUR HOME INTERVIEW WITH GREGORY BYNERT FROM UNIQUE FIRES This year Unique Fires are celebrating their 10th anniversary, an excellent reason for Home & Lifestyle Magazine to meet up with owner Gregory Bynert to find out more about the secret to their decade-long success… Why…
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FABULOUS FLAMES
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FABULOUS FLAMES Above The OFYR is a stylish and innovative fireplace that is also ideal for barbecues. The elegant design is perfect for bringing together guests and is a real conversation piece. The cone-shaped fire bowl radiates heat onto a wide, flat edge that acts as an efficient cooking surface.…
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KEEPING COOL
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KEEPING COOL INTERVIEW WITH DIDIER DEWYN FROM ACOOLA INNOVATIVE SHADE AS AN ART FORM What are the various products Acoola (formerly TipTopShade) has to offer? Acoola positions itself as a shade solutions provider, rather than as a vendor of mere products. Indeed, most of our clients do not contact us…
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SHADE INNOVATION
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SHADE INNOVATION Shade sails are a chic, versatile and cost-effective way to offer shade in your garden, patio or driveway. The sails are cut and made-to-measure to perfectly fit the area in which they are needed, offering not only respite from the harsh sun but also an elegant feature for…
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PERGOLA PERFECTION
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PERGOLA PERFECTION Pergolas have fully customisable aluminium frames that allow you to create additional covered living Space outdoors. The adjustable louvers (roof panels) give you the control and opportunity of opening up to the sun as and when you want to. You can integrate glass or fabric into the side…
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DIVINE DINING
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DIVINE DINING Manutti’s Fuse collection comprises stylish custom-made furniture pieces. The Fuse dining table (shown here) comes in an array of neutral colours and combines perfectly with Manutti’s Cross dining chairs, which are built with a powder-coated aluminium frame and offer particularly comfortable seating. Available from The White House in…
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Chic Outdoor Living
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Chic Outdoor Living Springtime is the perfect season to start investing in outdoor furniture so that you are well prepared for summer. In Marbella we are lucky to be able to enjoy the sunshine all year round, making it is especially important to choose well. Not only does your furniture…
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Evolutionary Motorcycle Merges Art with Machine
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To say that the EVE MK II by Bandit9 is unconventional would be to understate its stunningly revolutionary design. Created exclusively for M.A.D. Gallery it is – with almost justifiable hyperbole – described as “taking the joy of riding a motorcycle to a level beyond imagination”. This custom creation is…
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The Fine Art of Creating Luxury Properties
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Interview with Ivan Georgiev and Yuri Bulican, 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 concept is to have a creative and…
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A Global Styling Concept in Southern Spain
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Interview with Carlos Lamas (Architect) How would you describe your architectural style? I don’t have “one architectural style” because my vision and concepts change from time to time. These changes are partly in response to new clients’ demands but mainly as a result of my personal research around the world…
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Helping to Save the Planet in 2017
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First let me congratulate you on surviving another year. Happy New Year everyone! I hope this one will be an excellent one for you, and let us all try to do more to save this lovely world we live in. Recycled and eco-friendly products are everywhere; wood especially is a…
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Funky Hotel Epitomises Fusion of Old and New Ibiza
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When clients Jason Bull and Nick Reid approached Sean Cochrane to transform the Es Vivé deco bar and, eventually, the whole hotel, they all shared the same vision. Quite simply, a fusion of art deco style and Ibizan nightlife to create “a beacon of white and turquoise between Playa D’en…
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At the Heart of Business Innovative Concepts and Practical Solutions in Paris
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Maison&Objet Paris has once again upgraded the trade experience for its January show in Paris from 20 to 24 January. The organisers’ ongoing objective is to broaden the fair’s professional audience while continuing to meet exhibitors’ expectations and to that end they are keen for “industry professionals to find a…
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Glamorous Decorative Makeover at La Sala Restaurant & Bar
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Just before Christmas, the La Sala Restaurant & Bar underwent a jaw-dropping refurbishment to give customers even more of a wow-factor when they come to visit this popular celebrity haunt. The design work was carried out by the creative FOC Design team, who also designed La Sala’s sister restaurant,…
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Cutting-Edge Help for Knee Injuries and Poor Vision
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Using the Nose to Treat Damaged Knees Researchers are now reporting they have successfully harvested cartilage cells from patients’ own noses to produce cartilage transplants for treating bum knees in 10 adults. All the patients had cartilage that was damaged by injury. Two years after reconstruction, most recipients reported…
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Be Careful
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Not To Over-Expose Yourself This Winter As winter approaches and the temperature drops, people – particularly the elderly and those with a pre-existing heart or lung disease – are advised to wrap up warmly and avoid the cold as much as possible. Medics around the world have long recognised…
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New Year Opportunities for the Market
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A New Year brings new opportunities for the property market on the Costa del Sol, so what can we expect in 2017? Before looking into the crystal ball to predict the future we first need to look back at 2016 and beyond to understand recent trends and the property market’s starting…
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Bringing Hollywood Flair to the Serviced Office Business
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The co-working phenomenon has a glamorous new protagonist on the Costa del Sol. The first of 50 Our//Space co-working spaces is scheduled to open on Marbella’s Golden Mile in January, followed by Dubai, Miami, Birmingham and New York. Our//Space has teamed up with Hollywood production designer Carlos Barbosa “to create…
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Naturally Modern Living in the Marbella Hinterland
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The finest aspects of Marbella’s luxury lifestyle are being recreated in an exceptional new development in the neighbouring Ójen municipality. Palo Alto is located just four minutes from La Cañada shopping centre in Marbella, in a tranquil setting surrounded by nature. Officially presented at the end of November by Ójen…
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Chic Style at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
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After an earlier collaboration in Paris, Home & Lifestyle Magazine once again joined the modelling agency Scouting Division for a glamorous fashion photo shoot – this time closer to home at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón. The hotel is one of the Costa del Sol’s…
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Ronda is on a Roll
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When Prince Alfonso Hohenlohe made it known that he was heading up to the Sierra de Ronda to make wine, all of us in Marbella thought he had lost his marbles. In spite of being recognised as a versatile businessman who had turned his hand, admittedly with mixed results,…
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Home Furnishing with a Touch of Love
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Interview with Julie Law & Stephanie Smith Yorkshire Linen/Beds & More What is the basic concept behind Yorkshire Linen/Beds & More? We aim to achieve an easy, relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience at Yorkshire Linen and Beds & More, providing excellent customer service with quality and good value for money.…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE NOV DEC 2016 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the Nov/Dec 2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Nov/Dec2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Just click on the front cover to view it online! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge across the Costa del…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2016 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the Sept/Oct 2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Sep/Oct 2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Just click on the front cover of Home & Lifestyle Magazine – an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge across the Costa…
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Avoid Taking the Spanish Health System for Granted
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If you are an expat living or working in Spain, one of the big questions is: do you have peace of mind when it comes to your healthcare options? As Principle Assurance notes, the Spanish health system can be confusing, “and has often been the subject of inaccurate or conflicting…
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Bare Floor Beauty
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The Reaction porcelain tile range by Cifre Ceramica comes as plain square tiles as well as with an attractive pattern that is part of the Décor Reaction range. When combined together they complement each other perfectly and look wonderful below a dining table or as shown here, under a bed.…
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Rugs For Winter
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This beautiful rug by Guy Laroche has sheen, dimension and a striking design. Available from Marbella Carpets in Marbella (www.marbellacarpets.com). The Sable hand-tufted blue area rug has a border made up of thick yarn surrounding a centre comprising soft thin yarn. Available from Yorkshire Linen on Marbella’s Golden Mile and…
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Winter Warmers
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Living in southern Europe we are fortunate to be able to enjoy an al fresco lifestyle for longer periods, but when the weather gets colder a fireplace could be your answer for taking advantage of the outdoors all year around. The Ecosmart Mix Fire Bowl has a contemporary design and…
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Tantalising Tables
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During the winter months, the standard household traditionally dinning spend more time in the home, so your dining table takes on even more importance. The Skorpio Keramik dining table was designed by Paolo Cattelan for Cattelan Italia. This elegant table has a ceramic table-top with a metal base. Cattelan…
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Gorgeous Glass
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This mouth-blown glass Somba vase by Germany company Guaxs has a simple and organic shape and comes in shades of grey and indigo. Available from Nezha Kanouni in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.nezhakanouni.com) and the Marmorin Design Center on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.marmorindesigncenter.com). These beautiful glass vases by HK Living come…
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Hanging Pretty
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The award-winning Sky Planter by Boskke is made out of 100 per cent recycled plastic and holds plants upside down, thus saving floor space. It has a non-drip inverted plant pot and comes with the Slo-Flo internal irrigation system, allowing water to go directly into the plant’s roots with minimal…
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Winter Lights
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LIGHTING IS IMPORTANT TO ADD AMBIENCE TO A LIVING SPACE SO CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHAT KIND YOU NEED TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE IN YOUR HOME. Marset’s Cala collection creates a warm light with a simple design. It has been inspired by metal café tables and classic painter trestles. The…
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Creating Exceptional Ambiences
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INTERVIEW WITH ELENA FERNÁNDEZ ORTEGA FROM DIRECO LIGHTING In your opinion, how important is lighting in the home? The home is where people spend much of their time – it’s their refuge – so it is vital to create an appropriate climate of comfort that allows them to enjoy their…
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The Advanced Home
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The Zeppelin Wireless speaker by Bowers & Wilkins allows you to connect to your favourite devices via Bluetooth, AirPlay or Spotify Connect. The advanced digital processing gives this speaker its exceptional sound and it can decode audio streams, thus improving sound quality – all without you lifting a finger. You…
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Cancellation Of Your Property Mortgage In Spain
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by Welex Lawyers & Accountants, November 2016 This issue we would like to inform you about the steps that need to be carried out to formally cancel a mortgage loan which has already been paid in full. Make sure the bank signs the title deed that cancels the mortgage in Spain.…
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Francis Bacon And The Classics At Guggenheim Bilbao
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The exhibition “Francis Bacon: From Picasso to Velázquez” will remain on show at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao until 8 January. Organised in collaboration with Grimaldi Forum Monaco and comprising almost 80 works, the show includes some of the most important but least exhibited paintings by the British artist born…
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Exercising with Diabetes
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It is commonly known that diabetes is a huge problem in the UK and worldwide. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1, which is caused by a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin (no one quite knows why); and Type 2, which is common in older people. Lifestyle…
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The Benefits of Meditation… AND BOTOX
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KEEPING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS IN CHECK Meditation can help tame your emotions even if you’re not a mindful person, according to researchers at Michigan State University in the United States. Reporting in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, psychology researchers recorded the brain activity of people looking at disturbing pictures immediately…
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Exquisite New Culinary Experience At El Corte Inglés
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El Corte Inglés has launched a new multi-area gastronomy concept high above the streets of Málaga city. Gourmet Experience is described as “the largest culinary space in Málaga, combining tastings and quality tapas with the sale of gourmet products”. The area has been conceived to offer select Spanish and international…
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Denomination Upheaval In Rioja Region
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Any lover of Spanish wine who has not been living in a cave for the last year will know that extraordinary things are happening in the Rioja region. It is all about the way a wine bottle’s back label is not permitted to specify the exact area of the region…
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Classic Grill Delicacies With a Touch Of Pizzazz
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Journalists tend to be a difficult lot to please. Most normal people invited to a luncheon presentation at a popular restaurant would be joyously salivating all morning and dancing a small jig of delight as they scampered through the establishment’s front door. Journalists – especially those who have managed to…
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Exceptional Dinning In Natural Tranquility At El Campanario Golf & Country House
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Tucked behind the Diana and Atenea commercial centres just west of Benahavís is the charming El Campanario Golf & Country House. This special venue is set in a tranquil setting surrounded by natural vegetation. There is a nine-hole golf course which has had a “foot golf” course built into it,…
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Glamorous Photo Shoot In Luxury Hotel The Peninsula Paris
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Last month Home & Lifestyle Magazine collaborated with the modelling agency Scouting Division on a fashion photo shoot at The Peninsula Paris hotel. Appropriately, for this special presentation, the Peninsula name is synonymous with romance, glamour and style. It is housed in an exquisitely restored 19th century French building that…
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Beyond Cars….The Essence of Aston Martin
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ASTON MARTIN HAS ALWAYS TRIED TO TRANSCEND ITS MAIN PUBLIC IMAGE AS AN AUTOMOBILE DEVELOPER AND MANUFACTURER SINCE THE COMPANY’S FOUNDING IN 1993 In line with this ongoing objective of developing a “reputation for discernment and dynamism”, the British luxury brand has forged various partnerships over the past century to…
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Sophisticated Living In Atalaya
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Real Capital Solutions launched its outstanding Arboleda villas project this autumn. The residential development is located in Atalaya, a charming community in the heart of the Costa del Sol on the boundary between Marbella and Estepona. This well-established residential area is within walking distance of the beach, is close to…
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Modern Family Home With A Cosy Feel
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Christina White had worked on her first project with the same client 12 years ago but on this occasion the commission was for something totally different – less traditional. “This time they wanted to change to a more modern style,” recalls Christina, “but it still had to be cosy and…
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Beachfront Style
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AN AWARD-WINNING MASTERPIECE OF BEACHFRONT STYLE IN MARBELLA This outstanding and award-winning contemporary villa in Marbesa is earmarked to become one of the highest quality bespoke properties on the Marbella seaside. Comprising four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home features a chic contemporary look, neo-classic roof and exceptional symmetry. The…
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Design Showcase
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THE MOST RECENT LEG OF THE HOME EXHIBITION ROAD SHOW WAS HIGHLIGHTED BY TWO OF THE WORLD’S PREMIER DÉCOR AND DESIGN EVENTS, MAISON & OBJET IN PARIS AND THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL, SHOWCASING LATEST TRENDS AND CREATIVE INITIATIVES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. REINVIGORATING CREATIVITY IN PARIS Maison & Objet’s theme…
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Cutting-Edge Aluminium Windows For The Home
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INTERVIEW WITH JOAQUÍN GARCÍA DELICADO FROM ALUDOMO What are the main services offered by Aludomo? We specialise in high-end aluminium enclosures and blinds because we are always seeking the perfect product to meet the needs of our clients, from minor renovations to ultra-luxurious villas. We carry out a meticulous study…
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Nature & Life
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN The coming of autumn always brings to mind warmth from fireplaces and staying inside from the cold (or wet – or both) and yet it is also a time of renewing the world. Our flowers are more or less done in giving us their beauty,…
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Tableware With Style
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Villeroy & Boch’s new Soup Passion collection is a novel and practical way to serve soup. The bowl is placed on a separate oblong plate where you can rest your spoon and lay bread. On top of the soup bowl there is a removable partitioned dish that serves as a…
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Christmas Ideas For Your Table
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At Christmas the small dishes come out for sweets, fruit and nuts. Go for some interesting Christmassy shapes to really get into the spirit of the festive season. Available online from Affari (www.affari.nu). For your Christmas table this year combine white and gold to create an elegant and timeless look.…
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Warming Things Up From The Inside Out
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JACQUELINE ROBERTS TAKES A LOOK AT THE SEASON’S MAIN DÉCOR TRENDS COLOUR When it comes to revamping your interior spaces this winter, you should be starting with your colour palette. This season’s “neutral” is dominated by shades of grey: think winter mornings – silvery branches, frosty panes and wispy smoke,…
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Winter Fabrics
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The Elumino Sema range by Création Baumann is a beautiful transparent fabric with wave-like embroidered lines over the sheer voile. LED elements and strip conductors are installed into the fabric to produce eye-catching dimmable dots of light. Available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and The…
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Peaceful Bedrooms
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The new Jensen Supreme Purple Meadows range is covered in an environment-friendly wool textile that offers an intelligent spring system for a perfect night’s sleep. It has the Jensen Aloy 2.0 pocket system, Innergetic latex and a mattress topper with Cairo Kashmir. Purple Meadows was Jensen’s colour of the year,…
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Hot Bathroom trends
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When redesigning your bathroom there are many new trends on the market that are both highly attractive and practical. From standalone bathtubs, trough sinks and wet rooms to open shelving and neutral colour palettes… there is a lot to think about. Cement and stone are becoming more prevalent in the…
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Walls This Winter
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The beauty of wallpapers is that they can transform a room with very little effort and can be changed whenever you like. You can go for a statement design that will give the wow-factor or simply choose something that adds a general tone to the room. We have seen many…
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Lounge Living
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During the winter months the living room takes greater precedence so why not give it a lift with some new accessories, chairs or a lick of paint? Avoid cluttering your living room with unnecessary items and just place items that work with the room. This will make its overall look…
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The Marmorin Design Center in Marbella
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The Marmorin Design Center in Marbella The Marmorin Design Center on Marbella’s Golden Mile opposite the Marbella Club Hotel opened its glamorous doors a few weeks ago. The concept of the centre is a collaboration of companies all involved in the sector of interior design. The large showroom houses Polish bath…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAY JUNE 2016 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the May June 2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the May/June 2016 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! In this issue we’ve got innovative outdoor furniture, glorious wallpapers, jaw-dropping lighting solutions, luxurious bedrooms and fabrics that will really get you in the mood for summer. Enjoy! If you…
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COMPANY TAX IN SPAIN LOSSES FROM PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
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Article supplied by Arcos & Lamers [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he time limit for compensating negative company tax bases in Spain, generated by losses from previous years, has been changed drastically with the introduction of law 27/2014. These tax bases will be applied without any time limit in the future. In other words, negative tax…
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NEW DIMENSIONS BY FELIX MUYO
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[dropcap]D[/dropcap]edicated to art for more than five decades, Felix Muyo’s style has developed significantly during that time, reaching a creative peak with his latest paintings, “Dimensions?” – the result of many years of work, from 2007 until now. Involved in the world of art and painting since he was a teenager,…
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A LITTLE IS BETTER THAN NONE
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By Rachel Garrod [dropcap]N[/dropcap]o-one today would dispute the health benefits of physical activity. Why then do so few of us manage to achieve even the minimum recommendation of 150 minutes moderate intensity activity per week? It would seem, however, that the problem is not uniquely European, with researchers from…
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IDDOMUS SIGNATURE PROJECTS
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[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ddomus Signature Projects Adding a High-End Personal Touch to Designer Homes Innovation, quality and stylish functionally are just some of the key hallmarks of an IDDOMUS signature project. This year these qualities have been on full splendid display at the company’s showhouse – with the added appeal of IDDOMUS’s trademark…
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NEW MODULAR FURNITURE SHOWROOM IN MARBELLA
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Feydom are an award-winning international design studio and manufacturer of multifunctional furniture with 17 showrooms all over the world, including one in Barcelona, and distribution to re-sellers throughout Spain. Due to their success in Barcelona, they decided to open another showroom in the southern part of mainland Spain, and chose…
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QUALITY PRODUCTS AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
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[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter opening their doors at the beginning of 2014, Tela Bella in Estepona have fast become the Coast’s “go to” location for fabric, curtains and soft furnishings. It therefore came as no surprise this autumn when they expanded their operations with Home..at Tela Bella. Enhancing the present product offering, Home..at…
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THE “SECRET SPOT” IN BENAHAVÍS
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[dropcap]B[/dropcap]enahavís village has a stunning new venue, Hills Café, which offers lifestyle dining with a view. Set beside an Olympic-sized pool, the open-air café offers a light, casual menu which you can enjoy with ocean breezes and Mediterranean views – while shaded tables are an appealing option on the warmest days.…
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GLAMOROUS RE-LAUNCH PARTY AT LOFT & ROOMERS
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[dropcap]L[/dropcap]oft & Roomers celebrated the re-launch of their company, which is now under new ownership, with an amazing night at the Mijas shop. Creative canapés and drinks were served by Gastrogems Catering in a superbly decorated roof terrace setting, where 300 guests enjoyed wonderful live music by Paul “The Piano Man” Maxwell…
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ACHIEVING A DELICIOUS BALANCE AT EL BANCO
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[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in the charming Aloha Pueblo area, El Banco Restaurant & Bar was opened two years ago by vivacious restaurateur Laura De Luca. She and her husband had been running the successful La Red beach restaurant in Marbella but Laura felt it was time to open something for herself, so…
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CULTURE AND CUISINE AT INNOVATIVE BARCELONA MARKET
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[dropcap]C[/dropcap]reated as a popular street market concept with a difference, Palo Alto in Barcelona has captured the imagination of residents and visitors alike with its inventive mix of attractions. Developed in a bespoke format to highlight the city’s famed creativity, the market offers an enchanting space bringing together design, fashion,…
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SUMPTUOUS ORGANIC DELICACIES AT KILOMETRO 0
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[dropcap]S[/dropcap]an Pedro’s excellent range of restaurants has been further enhanced with the opening of Kilometro 0 in September. Km.0 (to give the restaurant it’s popularly abbreviated title) represents a concept based on preparing all dishes with local ingredients: organic and from nearby farmers’ markets. Only the best ecological products from…
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Amazing Walls This Winter
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[dropcap]G[/dropcap]OING INTO THE WINTER SEASON, REVAMP YOUR WALLS WITH SOME NEW WALLPAPER. THE LATEST COLLECTIONS ARE AS INNOVATIVE AS EVER AND ARE SURE TO GIVE YOU GREAT INSPIRATION. L’original by Élitis is a breathtaking collection which is three-dimensional thanks to its texture and tactile bas-relief. Élitis is available at Nezha…
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MIRABELLA HILLS
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[dropcap]E[/dropcap]legant Glamour in a Tranquil Setting. The renowned Marbella lifestyle is highly coveted throughout Europe and further afield. Offering an incomparable combination of chic glamour and traditional charm in one of the world’s most enviable climates, Marbella figures prominently on the wish-list of anyone seeking a convenient, easy-going outdoor life…
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CREATING EXCEPTIONAL GLASS ENVIRONMENTS
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[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nterview with Juan Carlos Moreno from Acristalia Photos: Peter Staes What products and services do Acristalia offer? We manufacture all kinds of special glassed-in enclosures, are market leaders in glass curtains, and offer a range of products including moveable glass roofs, glass railings, ecological pergolas, PVC windows, wind-breakers for hotel…
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THE CULINARY USE OF FLOWERS
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[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever been to a restaurant where they serve beautiful salad garnishes adorned with flowers? Though you might be hesitant at first – as you have never tried them before and wonder if they should be left on the side of the plate – you will find that they…
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MOSAICS MESMERISING
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[dropcap]M[/dropcap]osaics Mesmerising Like a fashion designer selects different materials to put together a show-stopping couture evening dress, Sicis combines shimmering, mirrored, textured and transparent glass mosaics to create the I’Pix collection. Sicis is available at Puya in Marbella and San Pedro de Alcántara (www. puya.es), Atlas Group (www.atlas-group.es), Gunni…
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DESIGNING CLASSY BESPOKE JEWELLERY
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How did you get into the world of jewellery? I had a lucky childhood, surrounded by jewellery thanks to my father, who always has been and still is a retail jeweller in the UK. But I ended up being more on the creative side. What does Paves offer that…
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A Little Is Better Than None
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By Rachel Garrod No-one today would dispute the health benefits of physical activity. Why then do so few of us manage to achieve even the minimum recommendation of 150 minutes moderate intensity activity per week? It would seem, however, that the problem is not uniquely European, with researchers from…
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Property Doctor
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The Property Doctor The Internet – Your Property’s BIGGEST Shop Window! By Sean Woolley Various recent studies have shown that 90 per cent of prospective buyers begin their hunt for an overseas property on the internet. This is a startling figure, although perhaps not wholly surprising. The internet has enabled…
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Creating Exceptional Glass Environments
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Interview with Juan Carlos Moreno from Acristalia Photos: Peter Staes What products and services do Acristalia offer? We manufacture all kinds of special glassed-in enclosures, are market leaders in glass curtains, and offer a range of products including moveable glass roofs, glass railings, ecological pergolas, PVC windows, wind-breakers for hotel…
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Travel & Getaways
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Luxury in the Midst of Nature Created as the result of a sustainable architectural study, Vivood landscape hotels offer guests the opportunity of escaping from the stress of everyday life in a pristine natural environment. The original accommodation was designed to be eco-friendly prefabricated units with a unique, patented, fold-away…
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Mirabella Hills
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Elegant Glamour in a Tranquil Setting The renowned Marbella lifestyle is highly coveted throughout Europe and further afield. Offering an incomparable combination of chic glamour and traditional charm in one of the world’s most enviable climates, Marbella figures prominently on the wish-list of anyone seeking a convenient, easy-going outdoor life…
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Lounging in Executive Style
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Motoring luxury has been taken to a new level of pleasure with Volvo’s Lounge Console, unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show. The concept behind the initiative is “to offer busy chauffeur-driven businesspeople the ultimate executive accessory – a compact and versatile solution to expanded storage and comfort”. To that end,…
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Sumptuous Organic Delicacies at Kilometro 0
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San Pedro’s excellent range of restaurants has been further enhanced with the opening of Kilometro 0 in September. Km.0 (to give the restaurant it’s popularly abbreviated title) represents a concept based on preparing all dishes with local ingredients: organic and from nearby farmers’ markets. Only the best ecological products from…
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Achieving A Delicious Balance at El Banco
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Located in the charming Aloha Pueblo area, El Banco Restaurant & Bar was opened two years ago by vivacious restaurateur Laura De Luca. She and her husband had been running the successful La Red beach restaurant in Marbella but Laura felt it was time to open something for herself, so…
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Not Just Another Wine Region
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By AJ Linn Anyone who owns a restaurant here will tell you they have difficulty choosing what wines to put on their list. There are simply too many. And that's only the Spanish ones. They cannot even try all the sample bottles they are given. If you want to be…
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Culture and Cuisine at Innovative Barcelona Market
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Created as a popular street market concept with a difference, Palo Alto in Barcelona has captured the imagination of residents and visitors alike with its inventive mix of attractions. Developed in a bespoke format to highlight the city’s famed creativity, the market offers an enchanting space bringing together design, fashion,…
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Medical Minutes – Cutting-edge advice for healthy living
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Cutting-Edge Advice for Healthy Living By John Schieszer No More Reading Glasses? It may now be possible to get rid of your reading glasses permanently. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved a new inlay procedure that can correct presbyopia and this new procedure should be available in…
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Timeless Urban
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Allure and Elegance Watches stopped being mere timepieces eons ago: for dedicated contemporary trend-setters, today they are a state-of-the-art fashion statement, a multi-purpose gadget… and, at this time of the year, a highly coveted Christmas gift! The relatively new Swiss watch brand SevenFriday (launched in December 2012) places a key…
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For Young & Old
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From attaché record players for music lovers with a yearning for retro sounds to Spanish-made toy kitchens for the youngsters, and culinary and décor accessories for the whole family… we feature some more original ideas here for Christmas gifts. Enjoy your drinks perfectly cooled in the Magisso ceramic barware…
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New Dimensions by Felix Muyo
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Dedicated to art for more than five decades, Felix Muyo’s style has developed significantly during that time, reaching a creative peak with his latest paintings, “Dimensions?” – the result of many years of work, from 2007 until now. Involved in the world of art and painting since he was a teenager,…
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Abstract Expressionism by Danny Verno Smith
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Danny Verno Smith has always had an affinity with nature and a deep fascination with faces and emotions. Expressing depths of character – whether it is of anger, love, sadness, joy or surprise – is something Danny has often depicted in his works. He primarily paints but also draws in…
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Showcase of Wines and Gourmet Delicacies in Málaga
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Leading bodegas and culinary producers from throughout Spain were joined by top local industry professionals when the inaugural International Superior White and Rosé Wines and Gourmet Products Meeting Point was held on the Costa del Sol in October. Welcoming exhibitors and visitors to the event,…
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Glamorous Re-Launch Party at Loft & Roomers
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Loft & Roomers celebrated the re-launch of their company, which is now under new ownership, with an amazing night at the Mijas shop. Creative canapés and drinks were served by Gastrogems Catering in a superbly decorated roof terrace setting, where 300 guests enjoyed wonderful live music by Paul “The Piano Man” Maxwell and…
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Prestigious Textile Decoration Exhibition in Madrid
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Textile manufacturer Gancedo is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special exhibition in Madrid that runs from 27 November to 31 December. Titled “Seven Decades, Seven Decorators: A History of Textile Decoration”, the exhibition covers the last six decades from the 1950s and “A Vision of the Future, represented…
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Business Award for Top Marbella Company
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The San Pedro Alcántara Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Apymespa) has honoured Illusion in its inaugural entrepreneurial, awards. Founded in 2006, the custom home automation solutions company has experienced constant growth, and now has a team of more than 10 professionals covering different aspects of the business – integrating…
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Quality Products and Excellent Customer Service
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After opening their doors at the beginning of 2014, Tela Bella in Estepona have fast become the Coast’s “go to” location for fabric, curtains and soft furnishings. It therefore came as no surprise this autumn when they expanded their operations with Home..at Tela Bella. Enhancing the present product offering, Home..…