Tag: July/August Edition 2022

SOME THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT NASAL BREATHING BY RACHEL GARROD Did you know that the nose is part of the respiratory system? The nose should be our predominant method of inhaling and exhaling air, and there are sev eral good reasons for this. The nostrils, hair and nasal…

SAY CARBON YACHTS MARBELLA Modern and Timeless “Sports Cars on Water” Pacesetting boat industry manufacturer SAY Carbon Yachts has continued to consolidate its expansion plans across Europe with a new dealership in Marbella. The showroom was launched in May by Sascha Falk who, in addition to being managing partner of…

PRESENTING THE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD EYEWEAR COLLECTION EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR SPECSAVERS ÓPTICAS The Vivienne Westwood eyewear collection takes inspiration from key design notes from the British fashion house – centred around the Westwood orb logo. It is available exclusively at Specsavers Ópticas in Spain. Signature prints and graphics adorn optical and…

THE INTELLIGENT GARDEN By Beatrice Perlac An intelligent garden is one that provides you with the greatest amount of pleasure combined with the lowest maintenance expense. It is a garden that works with nature rather than against, and it is fair to say that an Intelligent garden is an ecological…

RESIDENCIAS LUJOSAS VITALUX, S.L. ELEGANT SIMPLICITY Harmonious Ambience in Highly-Coveted Setting Located in one of Marbella-Benahavís’s most sought after residential areas, this magnificent property meets the highest standards in terms of both de sign and quality. It also enjoys convenient proximity to the area’s finest golf courses. The south-facing villa…

This elegant natural oak laminate flooring from Quick Step is compatible with underfloor heating and has a 25-year warranty (www.quick-step.com) . The Grunge tile from Peronda features a cement effect with a warm and aesthetically pleasing finish. It has a soft anti-slip finish in varying formats and comes in four…

FABRIC FINESSE When deciding on the fabric for your curtains, it is first necessary to establish its purpose. Is it for privacy, for blocking out sunlight, or for adding softness and a finishing touch to the living space? It is important to take into consideration the texture, the way it…

CUSHION OBSESSION The Mizumi collection by Black Edition was the result of a collab oration with Japanese artist Katsutoshi Yuasa. The collection explores time-honoured Japanese printmaking practices where traditional and contemporary techniques are combined. Katsutoshi created in tricate woodcut prints methodically crafted with small carving tools and then used a…

DECORATIVE TABLE L AMPS The Eos collection is highlighted by a softness that draws the eye magnetically to its beauty. Made from natural goose feathers, these unique handmade lampshades offer a soft, warm light and add an elegant accent to any living space. Available from Escandi Design on the Mijas…

Ettorino is the new lighting family by Catellani & Smith, shown here in their BIG floor light version. As the name suggests, this large floor lamp was designed for lighting a living room or a table up to two metres long. It has adjustable light intensity controlled by the red…

Photo courtesy of www.bocci.com INSPIRATION FOR A BRIGHTER HOME Lighting can be highly effective in elevating the look of a room but also instant ly downgrade the aesthetics if you don’t get it right – no matter how beautiful the interior design. You need to take into special consideration why…

The Adan planter from Vondom comes with an op tional LED light. Adan is a cutting-edge plant pot that makes a striking design statement. Vondom is avail able through A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) , Your Home Styling in Centro Comercial Nórdico…

ILLUMINATING OUTDOOR SPACES The Meridiano floor lamp by Vibia glows with a life of its own as soon as night falls. Designed by Jordi Vilardell & Meritxell Vidal, the Meridiano has a magical lumi nous effect, decorating an outdoor area with intricate patterns that play with light – and doubling…

A BUSINESS ON THE COAST WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO MEXICAN TRADITION AND SOCIAL WELLNESS INTERVIEW WITH CO’TANTIC CO-FOUNDER LOURDES JUANIS How did Co’tantic come about? Co’tantic, meaning “heart” in the Mayan language, emerged as a project one spring in San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato,…