Tag: summer
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POST-SUMMER WELCOME FOR RETURNING GOLFERS
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WILMA SIERRA BLANCA The View Marbella and Los Naranjos Golf Club organised a tournament and 1920s-themed party to welcome Scandinavian golfers back to the Coast after the summer months spent back in their home countries. According to Simón Boxus, head of sales at The View Marbella residential development, visitors and…
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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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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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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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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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Entertain in Sustainable Style this Summer
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The summer months are upon us and, as is the custom in Spain, this means endless days and glorious nights spent in the outdoors, enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean climate to its fullest. For many this would mean daily trips to the beach, local plaza or al fresco restaurant, but what…
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Frivolous Florals
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Floral curtains can look eye-catching and contemporary when the room has block-coloured soft furnishings such as these vibrant cushions. This playful mix creates a true depiction of summer. All are from Jane Churchill, which is available at Tela Bella near Polígono Industrial Estepona (www.telabella.es) and The White House in Urb. Marbella Real…
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A Sizzling Summer…
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Jamie Oliver’s passion for grilling and dining outside inspired this innovative six-seater grilling dining set, which features an integrated grill as well as an ice bucket in the centre of the table allowing you to cook and dine at the same time. Available from De Tropen with free delivery (www.detropen.es). …
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Creating a Bespoke Style
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In our Doubleview studio, the gardens are like haute couture made-to-measure clothes. It is at the moment and point of creation where fashion trends and design come together. The landscape gardener and the client create a new and individual style through various consultations and ongoing feedback between the two parties.…
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Investing in Marbella Property Does It Make Sense?
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As the Costa del Sol property market continues its recovery, we are not only seeing buyers in search of the perfect holiday home or permanent base in the sun, but increasingly larger numbers of clients are now looking to the housing market here with a pure investment focus. Broadly speaking,…
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Spanish Flair for Iconic Pavilion Project
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Over the past 15 years the Serpentine Pavilion in London has promoted architectural experimentation by presenting inspirational temporary structures designed by some of the world’s leading architects. The summer landmark has since become one of the most visited architectural and design exhibitions in the world. The annual brief is “to…
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Luxury Estate In Panoramic Mountain Setting
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Tucked away in the picturesque folds of the Sierra Bermeja mountains, Benahavís Hills offers expansive panoramic views across the Mediterranean coastline from Marbella to Gibraltar. It is a perfect hide-away for those seeking peace, tranquillity and a healthy lifestyle, while also being conveniently located just seven kilometres inland from the…
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All Sweetness Light
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Outdoor lighting comes in a wide variety of designs and sizes, from hanging lanterns and wall sconces to pathway lights and standing lamps. They can enhance the look of your home, allowing you to enjoy it beyond the sunlight hours. When buying outdoor lighting, as well as when considering such…
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True Fabric of Summer
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This summer try using natural linens in rich bold colours. French wallpaper and fabric giant Élitis have expanded their range of linens with indulgent heavy linen in no less than 35 vivacious colours. The fabric is yarn-dyed and treated with an authentic natural pumice stonewash, resulting in unique intense colours…
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Scenting The Mood
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Candles are not just for winter time; they are also magical throughout the summer months. They add atmosphere and warmth to a room or terrace, making the area inviting. Candles are a delight to both the eyes and the nose, coming in an array of different sizes and colours as…
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Barbecue Heaven
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It’s that time again when al fresco dining is very much on the menu. Investing in a good barbecue improves your cooking experience, allowing you to grill your meat evenly and being easy to maintain and clean. Porcelain-coated charcoal barbecues are very durable and offer excellent heat resistance, with less…
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Optimising on Light This Summer
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Often these days contemporary homes are seen with large-scale windows, allowing the homeowner to fully enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the property whilst inside. Good-quality patio doors should be able to be opened and closed smoothly and effortlessly, and can enhance the look of your home. The Hi-Finity…
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A summer full of joy and optimism
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Spanish brand Red Point offers us a swimwear collection full of joy and vitality for the summer season. This year bikinis and swimsuits bring together expressions of light, communicating their message beyond design, with a strong personality that plays with pleats, overlays and textures without fear – reflecting a state…
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Summertime Entertaining
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Al fresco chic with a touch of sophistication… and fun With outdoor relaxation and leisure such a key aspect of life in the sublimely pleasant climate of southern Spain, almost as much attention needs to be paid to the terrace, garden and pool areas as the interior décor. Certainly at…
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Get Ready for Summer with Top Garden’s new 2012 Outdoor Collection
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TOP GARDEN has one of the biggest outdoor collections along the coast to suit any style and budget. Stylish and elegant, the furniture is designed to withstand outdoor living environments and is reinforced, UV-treated and durable. Made with a light weight aluminium frame and finished in the best quality fibre,…
