Home and Lifestyle Magazine: March and Aprl 2012 - Issue 20

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Fab Fabrics Trends Galore ECO-FRIENDLY, NATURE INSPIRED MODERN AND MODULAR

Storage Savvy

CREATE SPACE, ELIMINATE CLUTTER

Spring Fling

Wearable Art

INSPIRED

BY PICASSO

Take it Home

HOTEL SEZZ SAINT-TROPEZ

Maserati

CHALLENGING THE LUXURY SUV

DÉCOR ■ DESIGN ■ OUTDOOR LIVING ■ LEISURE ■ HEALTH ■ BEAUTY ■ STYLE ■ CUISINE

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CONTENTS MARCH & APRIL 2012

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Company News and Updates

I N T HE T E C H 24 Technology in Décor

A T HO m E 28 Please Be Seated: the Best from Imm Cologne 30 Chic Spring Finds 34 Eco-friendly, Nature Inspired, modern minimalistic and modular: 2012 Furniture Trends

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42 Fashion House, Hoss Intropia’s New Home Collection 44 Spring Fling: Open Air Living 52 New Looks with Fab Fabrics 58 Storage Savvy Solutions 62 Fill a Bare Wall: Costa del Sol Galleries and Artists 66 Featured Property: First Choice Spain 68 making your Garden your Outdoor Living Room with JHK Special Garden 69 maximising Spring Colour in your Garden

CUISINE 72 Restaurant Reviews: Acqua E Sale & Zozoï 76 Restaurant and News Update 77

Gourmet News: Olive Oil

78 Recipes: Strawberries to Pumpkins

IN VOGUE 80 The Coolest Ride this Summer 82 Health and Beauty News

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83 Costa Bears 84 Wearable Art: Oscar de la Renta

LIFESTYLE 90 From Saint-Tropez to the Sitting Room 94

State-of-the-art Sustainable Seawater Therapy

96 A New Concept, a New maserati 98 Event News: Gibraltar Wedding Workshop

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LONDON PARIS BERLIN BR USSELS C O P E N H AG E N A M S T E R DA M B E R N DUBLIN HELSINKI LISBON ATHENS M A D R I D L U X E M B O U R G M O N AC O MOSCOW GLASGOW PRAGUE ROME OSLO STOCKHOLM VIENNA SYDNEY BARCELONA CAPE TOWN NEW YORK NOT JUST THE COSTA DEL SOL AND GIBRALTAR

ISSUE 20 MARCH & APRIL 2012 EDITOR Tanya Francis. Mobile: (+34) 637 478 065 tanya@homeandlifestyle.es SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Sally Cullens. Mobile: (+34) 622 400 055 sally@homeandlifestyle.es FREELANCE SALES EXECUTIVES Trevor Impett, Katrina Littlewood, Odile McCabe, Nathalie van Meesen - Mobile: 633 918 703 CREATIVE DIRECTOR + LAYOUT & PRODUCTION Tanya Francis Mobile: 637 478 065 tanya@homeandlifestyle.es ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR David Jaster david@homeandlifestyle.es ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSLATION Pamela Sauca-Hunt pamela@homeandlifestyle.es CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Clodagh and Dick Handscombe COSTA DEL SOL DISTRIBUTION Pedro Castillo GIBRALTAR DISTRIBUTION Carmena Sciarrino

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Small and Sexy ARCHITECTURE

The Art of Glass

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Autumn Splendour

Inspiring Asia Retro Hot Hatches

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Accademia di Brera Louis Ghost Chair © Kartell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS David Toms, Getty Images, Image.net PUBLISHED BY Spectrum Publicaciones S.L. Edif. Ibérico Oficina nº3 Ctra. Nacional Cádiz-Málaga Km.174 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, Málaga Phone: (+34) 952 907 122 PRINTER Jiménez Godoy A. Gráficas, Murcia DEPÓSITO LEGAL BI-911-08

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The publisher makes every effort to ensure that the magazine’s contents are correct, but cannot accept responsibility for the effects of errors or omissions. Home & Lifestyle Magazine reserves the right to refuse to publish any advertisement deemed detrimental to the best interests of the community or that is in questionable taste. Home & Lifestyle Magazine cannot accept responsibility for the claims, goods or services of advertisers. The views and opinions expressed by contributors in Home & Lifestyle Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or the publisher. Products and prices mentioned are subject to change without prior notice. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or copied in any way without the prior written consent of Spectrum Publicaciones S.L. Home & Lifestyle Magazine is delivered every month to homes and businesses on the Costa del Sol, from Malaga to Gibraltar. Subscription rates are 15 euros per year.

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FROM THE EDITOR >

ABOUT THE COVER This issue’s cover, the Louis Ghost chair, designed

by Philippe Starck for Kartell, was hand-painted by Accademia di Brera, an arts school in Milan. The Accademia di Brera Louis Ghost chair is just one of 45 unique pieces from Kartell, which were created by personalities from the design, art, fashion,

Home & Lifestyle has accomplished its mission of standing out from the crowd by becoming one of the most cost-effective publications on the Coast. Welcome to the new bi-monthly edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine!

Accompanying us this issue, as usual, are the best brand names in interior design, fashion and automobiles. Features on fabulous Spring collections from leading textile houses; natural, modern and eco-friendly furniture trends, and stylish products to draw inspiration from for the year ahead.

This issue also encourages you to fling open the doors and get your outdoor spaces back in to shape in order to enjoy Costa del Sol’s best asset. To get you started, our article on “Spring Fling” gives you stylish ideas on shading, ambient lighting and must-have accessories for outdoor entertaining and living.

We also have a selection of chic Spring products, tips to help you develop a vibrant garden, storage savvy solutions to create more space, and cutting edge innovations in décor. There’s even a feature on wearable art, a collection from the fabulous Oscar de la Renta, and for the boys, the latest Masarati to challenge the luxury SUV market. Throw in a mix of health and beauty, tasty cuisine, and plenty of events and news from across the coast, and we have a jam-packed issue thats bound to kick-start your Spring. So pull up a chair, and discover what’s new in the world of interior design and living on the Costa del Sol.

photography, literature, the theatre, music and cuisine sectors in Italy by using a cult piece from Kartell’s line of products. They were presented at the 50th Salone del Mobile, “Kartell loves Milano”, and the entire collection was donated to the charity “Umberto Veronesi Foundation” by Kartell.

The one-of-a-kind pieces were auctioned in October 2011 at Sotheby’s in Milan.

HOME AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE PUBLISHING DATES May and June 2012 Issue Published 1st May to 30 June July and August 2012 Issue Published 1st July to 31 August September and October 2012 Issue Published 1st September to 31 October November and December 2012 Issue Published 1st November to 31st December January and February 2013 Issue Published 1st January to 28th February

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March and April 2013 Issue Published 1st March to 30th April HOME & LIFESTYLE Magazine welcomes original article contributions from our advertisers. Articles can be submitted in Word or PDF. Photos should be high-resolution large format JPEG images with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Architectural and interior design clients may remain anonymous. Submit articles to: Tanya Francis, editor@homeandlifestyle.es

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Building a Unique Style ARK Arkitects

A residential build is an exciting project for any homeowner to consider, and such an undertaking shines in the hands of architects who bring an incomparable amount of creativity and expertise. Whether it’s a residence that makes the most of the mediterranean light or an interior and exterior space designed in harmony, ARK Arkitects can create a home that is not only unique in style but comfortable and functional.

ARK Arkitects is a nationally recognised architectural studio located in Sotogrande, with a wide diversity of projects including commercial, high-end residential and luxury villas. The company’s bilingual multidisciplinary team of technical architects offers a complete and quality service to their clients, incorporating architecture, landscaping and interior design, and covering all professional aspects in the field of building and town planning. Their services deal with everything from the production of the initial project and pilot project documentation, to consultancy and license applications, and putting works out to tender.

Projects are produced using the latest technology in Computer Automated Design, and realistic 3D virtual simulations are created so the client can actually see the project before it is built. ARK Arkitects also controls the complete project from site management to supervision of the final building process. This guarantees that the final project is completed to the utmost standards of quality, safety and always delivered on time. With more than 10 years experience in the construction sector, Ark offers its clients substantial guarantees in the level of service, providing both a professional and a competent approach.

Furniture destination

A for those seeking style at competitive prices IDEAL FURNITURE, here’s a place to bookmark on your iPad. For as long as it has been opened in 2003, Ideal furniture has been a destination for high-end furniture and décor directly from their store in San Pedro de Alcántara. A mix of traditional, modern and contemporary styles all under one roof.

The San Pedro store offers a complete selection of furnishings for virtually every type of room: indoor and outdoor living rooms, dining and kitchen areas, bedrooms and office furniture, all for immediate delivery or ordered through virtual tour on their online shop (www.idealfurniturespain.com). The showroom also offers one of the biggest collections of Italian leather sofas on the Costa del Sol, with an entire floor of the large warehouse offering a fabulous selection in an array of colours, shapes and textures.

Ideal Furniture has a strategy, that enables even regulars who visit frequently to make a discovery, by constantly updating their huge stock with the latest

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Ark’s architectural style is defined as a fusion of classical and modern architecture, a review of Andalusian traditional architecture adapted to the times and needs of contemporary life. In their designing process, ARK pays special attention to detail and the use of materials, selecting all of them meticulously.

Their continuous research into different traditional materials such as iron, mortar and copper, as well as the application of modern techniques, allows them to reach spectacular results in all their projects.

“Tradition should not dictate what a home has to be. We design a home for the way its owner lives. The architecture, the landscaping, the exterior design to the decoration, arrangement and interior design of inside spaces. A home that is a unique, personal and an intimate place, a home that reflects its owner.”

Arkitects Centro Comercial Sotomarket, Oficina nº2 Autovía del mediterraneo A-7, Salida 130, 11310 Sotogrande, San Roque, CÁDIZ T: 956 79 31 66 - info@ark-arquitectos.com www.ark-arquitectos.com

trends in home furnishings. It’s not as though the furniture has astronomical price tags – they don’t – as direct importers they bring their customers excellent value for money, and although many items can be bought off the floor, the store also offers complete competitive furniture packages to outfit an entire home.

From a deep brown designer leather sofa, to soft textured fabric on a day bed lounger or a desk for your computer to a piece of modern art, plus so much more. Whether it’s an outdated living space that needs to be transformed into a great room or adding final touches with lighting, soft furnishings and accessories, it’s furniture that grabs your eyes – and hands – the minute you walk into the San Pedro store.

Ideal Import S.L. Calle Budapest 5, Poligono Industrial de San Pedro San Pedro de Alcantara, marbella 29670 malaga Spain Tel : +34 952 853 123 www.idealfurniturespain.com Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

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Unique Products and Inspiring Ideas at

Babyzone Gibraltar

Babyzone Gibraltar have always prided themselves on finding and stocking the latest gorgeous products for your little one’s nursery, and are happy to announce the expansion of their online store.

“Having assisted so many customers in preparing the nursery for their new bundle of joy, we have been privileged in sharing the excitement of parents-to-be. This has led us to understand the unique needs of today’s parents. By offering more products online we can make life a little easier for them — a one-stop shop for baby and toddler needs.”

“With the vast range and choice of baby and toddler products available — many of which come with extravagant claims, unexplained awards and certifications, and an all too often high price tag — shopping for perfect, high-quality products for your little ones can become time consuming, gas guzzling and expensive.”

Babyzone are also extending their product range of baby essentials from newborn to toddler. Their newly launched website now offers over 2,000 products ranging from the small and practical to items that make those growing years so much easier, and ‘must-have’ accessories for the chic mother and baby about town. “We have it all… complete baby and toddler coordinated bedding sets from designer ranges, to simple essentials to complement your own taste and design, hip and elegant organic cottons to vibrant and detailed appliquéd quilts and the traditional.

In addition to their expanded bedding range, Babyzone will also be offering a wider range of furniture and nursery items, plus award-winning practical products designed to make life for you and your baby even more perfect. “many of the products we have introduced become award-winners and we continue to strive in stocking the new, cool and innovative. We make life easier without the need of spending hours shopping, because you can do it all online in the comfort of your own home, or in the BabyZone retail showroom in Gibraltar which offers a wide variety from our online product range.”

Visit our website at www.babyzonegibraltar.com and like us on Facebook to enter our free prize draw for £100 worth of baby products. Draw to take place 31.3.12. Don’t miss out! www.babyzonegibraltar.com SHOWROOm 17 Engineer Lane Gibraltar T: +350 200 61565

Note: delivery on many of the items purchased online is less than 21 days to our Gibraltar store, and onward delivery to customers on mainland Spain usually takes a few more days.

Unique Fires, the market leader in real flame electric fires

UNIQUE FIRES are distributors for Dimplex, the market leader in real flame electric fires, and have a wide range of fires to suit any home. Their product range includes wall-mounted, inset and free standing fires, stovesuites and surroundings and radiant bar fires. All in all they have everything you could want to make your home a cosy retreat from the cold.

A fireplace creates a wonderful feeling of comfort and cosiness; however, open fires can be inconvenient and messy. Likewise, when installing a gas fire, you need to consider flue and gas connection constraints, the permanency and cost of installation, and the need for annual servicing.

But a Dimplex electric fire can be placed where it best suits the décor of a room. No fuss, no flues, no mess, just a simple plug.

All Dimplex Optiflame® and Opti-mystTm fires are 100 per cent efficient at point of use, so no heat is wasted.

What is very important with the climate in southern Spain is that the ‘flames’ can also Special offers be used independently of the heating, so A selection of models you can enjoy the cosiness of the flames fully installed from on those dark but mild evenings.

The other great advantage is that, unlike conventional open fires, Dimplex electric Don’t delay call today for a fires do not require maintenance or cleaning, and are very simple to install.

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a solution to suit your décor and lifestyle.

They cover from Sotogrande to malaga and inland, including Alhaurin.

Contact Greg at Unique Fires, and he will be only too pleased to visit you and provide whatever advice you may need without obligation.

For a free no obligation survey and quotation call 951 161 311, 610 654 422 (Mobile) or send an e-mail to greg.bynert@unique-fires.com www.unique-fires.com

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A Nucleus of

Ambience Home Design, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has long had a gift for designing, re-imagining and visualising projects by combining sleek and minimalist styles with clean shapes, ambient lighting, luxury fabrics, colour and textures. The company boasts a wide portfolio of high quality and luxurious designer names including Baxter, Casa milano, Rattan Wood, Casa Desus, Andrew martin, Kartell, Philipp Plein, missura Emme to name a few.

Since opening in 2002, Ambience Home Design’s goal has always been the desire to

Professionalism, Creativity and Passion provide impeccable service and absolute quality from the initial concept of a client’s project to the final completion of a perfect living space with the very last piece. And during these past 10 years, the interior design studio has be chosen as the source for a wide diversity of international projects from luxury villas to apartments, boutique hotels and restaurants to complete urbanizations in the UK, Germany, St Lucia, the middleEast, North Africa, Egypt, and of course Spain.

Their growing success is attributed to their quality design consultation, fabrication and supply of creative inspired interiors and exteriors, coordination of deliveries and the supervision

of full installations. Each client is provided with one to one consultation and a fully personalised portfolio which includes elaborate picture and colour schemes, fabric samples, presentations of design layouts and itemised quotes, all to help the client envision the finished project.

“Our goal is to make the furnishing of a client’s property fluid and enjoyable, to create an ideal living space by offering fresh and new ideas that best reflect their style, needs and budget” – says Andrea Böck, director at Ambience. “From the initial concept to the addition of the last piece, the creation of a ‘DreamHome’ lies in the attention to detail, fresh ideas and innovation, while ultimately capturing the essence of our client’s vision.”

This philosophy, coupled with a dynamic team of multi-lingual interior designers and project managers, speaks volumes about the passion behind it. “The biggest reward we have is our clients’ continuous feedback and satisfaction in making their vision a reality… what we do is not just decorative, it’s a fusion of style, quality and uniqueness.” www.ambiencehomedesign.com info@ambiencehomedesign.com Tel: + 34 952788691 Design Studio: Ctra Ronda, La Cancela de la Quinta Edificio 3 Local 3.2b 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, málaga, Spain

Safara Stretch Tents A radical innovation in the industry of tents and canopies.

Waterproof and elastic, Safara Stretch Tents can be erected in a spectacular and infinite number of ways and possibilities. The tents are a result of over 5 years of advanced research and development in creating a unique material that has multidirectional elasticity, is waterproof and super strong. manufactured using the latest application techniques, they can be erected virtually anywhere and can be tied around trees, rocks, walls and installed with or without poles.

In the public sector, Safara Stretch Tents are a great choice for events such as weddings, the presentation of a product or service, and parties or functions for hotels, beach clubs, bars and restaurants. For company sales they are also a great advertising tool as the tents can be customised with corporate logos to publicise your brand. Along with the ability to be erected almost anywhere, they also protect customers and guests from the elements all year round, and for residential areas the tents can be incorporated with garden items, plants, pools and outdoor living areas.

Easy to transport, erect and maintain, Safara tents from 30-270 metre sq., are available for rental or sale and in a wide range of colour choices (sale only) and the complete installation by the Safara Stretch Tents’ team is included.

For more information about Safara Stretch Tents please contact: Tel. +34 620 233 240 info@safara.es www.safara.es

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Panic Rooms Proving to be a big hit on its debut at security shows in South Africa and London in 2011, the Panic Room is now turning heads on a global scale. Praised for its portability, technology and versatility of use, and can withstand mechanical attacks, shotgun fire and more powerful weapon attacks. Each unit can then be adapted to various levels of connectivity to complementary devices — ‘panic button’ activating an alarm system, iPad-2, bespoke computer systems. Delivered flatpack, the Panic Room can be installed in half a day and includes external ventilation and air filtration, lighting, fresh water and basic toilets.

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Make your terrace a useful space throughout the year with

Costa Glass

Both in modern architecture and interior design, glass can play a major role when looking to expand and create a more functional living area. Costa Glass, a Spanish company with many years of experience in the world of glass enclosures, manufacture and the installation frameless glass systems which increase and enhance your living area, indoor and out, with space, light and unparalleled elegance.

Each system can be fully customised to meet your requirements. A choice of aluminium in over a hundred colours, imitation woods, installation in curved and polygonal area and at different heights, plus the option of being fitted with tinted windows, sun protection, colour or silkscreen according to your choice.

With the highest standards in manufacturing and installation, the company can offer a 5 year warranty on all their glass curtain system, ensuring complete peace of mind and client satisfaction.

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Abundant Selection and Real Savings at

Feenix Furniture

Feenix Furniture prides itself on providing furniture of distinction with an unparalleled level of service. With over 1,600 metre square of floorspace, they carry a complete range of furniture to suit every need, from traditional and modern lines to imported sofas, furniture, beds and decoration from around the world.

On the ground floor of the showroom you will find original displays of fine furniture, leather and fabric sofas, accessories, pictures and paintings from featured artists, lamps, linens, soft furnishings and a quality range of outdoor garden furniture. Exclusive brands include, ‘Polo’ sofas by Paulo Divanni, marble furniture by Stone International, fine leather sofas by menoir and English classical sofas by Collins & Hayes.

The first floor, nicknamed ‘Bargain Heaven’, has a vast range of clearance and discontinued items. If you are looking for a bargain, you are bound to find it here.

Feenix Furniture also offers an in-house interior design service and furniture packages. Their knowledgeable and helpful team will work with you to create your dream home from individual furniture items or their exceptional value furniture packages.

If you want to make your house into a stunning home, Feenix Furniture has the answer.

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Catherdral 3 beige velvet sofa 205.75 x 106.75 x 94 cm Ctra de Mijas km 3.5, Mijas, Málaga T: +34 952 466 959 (English, Spanish and Russian spoken) feenixfurniture.com

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Get Ready for Summer with

Top Garden’s new 2012 Outdoor Collection

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, the outdoor collection combines high-tech with a natural look, and is available in a wide range of different colours, textures and shapes. The new furniture collection is in-store at their showrooms in Estepona and mijas Costa.

A Garden Room for all Seasons Crown Pavilions are passionate about creating beautiful pavilions that reflect the best in garden architecture. All of the garden pavilions are hand-crafted in the UK, in Oxfordshire, to ensure unsurpassed quality and attention to detail.

Their service starts with the design and construction. Each Crown Pavilion is handmade to order by skilled carpenters and joiners using a combination of timehonoured techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. And of course, each pavilion is meticulously hand checked before leaving their workshop. made using the finest Canadian Western Red Cedar, known for its aesthetic beauty and long life. Like all the timber used in their pavilions, their cedar is sourced from managed forests, designed for easy maintenance and carries a 15 year guarantee against decay. Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s most durable woods. Although it tends to be more expensive than tanalised (chemically treated) European Redwood or Douglas Fir, the natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage has long made it the premier choice for outdoor furniture, hot tubs and saunas. Completely renewable and biodegradable, cedar does not require chemical treatment due to its unique naturally occurring preservatives resistant to rot and insects. Cedar fibres in the heartwood contain natural preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi. most important of all, with Crown Pavilions you’ll enjoy a stunning outdoor room that looks wonderful and performs beautifully — and which you can enjoy in comfort and style for many years to come. www.crownpavilions.com T: 952 440 340 or 660 659 857

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Etch Shade

Etch is a digitally manufactured shade made by employing an industrial process used to produce electronic products, including circuit boards, the method allows for intricate detailed patterns to be cut directly onto the metal. The geodesic structure is made up of sections of 0.4mm etched metal sheets inspired by the logic of pure mathematics. The detailed pattern cast a mass of intricate shadows when lit.

Batch produced, Etch demonstrates Future Industry, where small numbers of hightech products can be produced in greatly reduced time scales.

Etch light assembled: €265 Flat-packed: €190 tomdixon.net

Fan Away The award-winning FANAWAY® functions as both a pendant light and a ceiling fan, and in both capacities, it provides a designer’s aesthetic to virtually any environment. Turning the fan on creates a centrifugal force that deploys the blades.

Switched off, fan blades automatically retract and conceal, and the unit transforms into a slim, modern pendant light.

To complete the picture, this revolutionary fan features recyclable materials, low-energy lighting and an energy-efficient design. fanaway.com

Iconic Joe Colombo 4801 Armchair

Technology in Décor THE FUTURE HAS NEVER LOOKED SO CHIC.

The Fusion of Art and Science Reveal your inner beauty in artwork that is truly unique as you are. The DNA portrait is a pioneering application of genetic science in the creation of truly personalised unique custom art, by the simple collection process of DNA using a swab-based collection kit.

Available in 25 colour combinations and a variety of sizes ranging from 18” x 24” to 36” x 54”. Customers can also combine two, three or four people on a single canvas.

Contemporary, cool, and simply unforgettable.

Prices range from €335 - €570 www.dna11.com

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For the first time in its 60-year history, Kartell pay homage to one of the most iconic – and perhaps uncharacteristic – pieces in its archive with the reissue of Joe Colombo’s 4801 Armchair. Originally designed by the Italian master in 1965, the 4801 chair is famous for being the only Kartell piece ever to be made entirely of wood. Now, nearly fifty years later, Kartell has developed the complex and technically challenging engineering methods necessary to produce the design as originally envisioned, in its signature plastic. www.kartell.it

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Canopi The revolutionary Evening Breeze CANOPI provides you with the possibility to create the perfect sleeping climate in your own bed. Even during the hottest summer nights, the subtle flow of fresh air allows you to sleep comfortably cool in silence and without any draft. In the meanwhile you can save 60-80% on energy costs in comparison to conventional air-conditioning systems! www.evening-breeze.com

Solaris Inspired by the setting sun, the Heat & Glo Solaris see-through direct vent gas fireplace is the most innovative and unmatched hearth product in the industry. Stunning aesthetics stem from an “infinity flame,” a 6-foot deep illusion of flame and lighting effects. Create a striking focal point with the world’s slimmest see-through fireplace. www.heatnglo.com

Table Lamp to Charge Your Gadgets Pulsar Asimmetrica ceramic table lamp comes with no light bulb instead it features built-in LED lights. The lamp’s base comes in metallic and coloured versions with two USB ports at the base. Available in various sizes the idea of combining the lighting and charging functions in one stylish object is quite organic and well, great.

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Haute Couture for the Shower The 12 x 12 cm shower module presents water in a sleek geometric design – whether in the form of an overhead, shoulder or side shower. In this custom-made shower, your needs are all that count. The elegant geometry in polished stainless steel transforms the ShowerHeaven into a luxurious architectural design element. Two different sizes, three spray modes and optional lighting provide pure sensuality in the shower. www.hansgrohe.co.uk

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Décor & Design Outdoor Living Architecture Property “Bohemian Chic” from CASASOLA mUEBLES www.mueblescasasola.com

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HOME DESIGN > BEND Chair, designed by Jehs+Laub GbR for mDF Italia. mdfitalia.it

Elephant Wood Chair, designed by Neuland. Paster & Geldmacher for Kristalia. kristalia.it

Please be seated WINNERS OF THE PRESTIGIOUS INTERIOR

INNOVATION AWARD — BEST OF BEST 2012

PRO Chair collection for school, contract, private, designed by Konstantin Grcic for Flötotto Systemmöbel. floetotto.de

AT IMM COLOGNE IN JANUARY.

Tie Brake Outdoor Lounge Chair, designed by Bertjan Pot for Richard Lampert. richard-lampert.de

Husk armchair, designed by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia. bebitalia.it

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PLOUm Sofa, designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Iigne Roset. ligneroset.com

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“Dragonfly Lace” electrostatic decoration by COCOBOHÈmE 37.50 EUR cocoboheme.com

< Capiz Daisy Ceiling Light £75.00 marksandspencer.com

Chic Spring Finds

The fine print of these sets let in the light. made in France from electrostatic vinyl and ink without solvant.

Just wet the glass install the decorative lace and remove the bubbles with a squeegee. Removes without a trace

Silver meadows Wall Art £39.50 marksandspencer.com mI Patch Plate (24x24) > missoni Home

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL FLORALS WITH PATTERNS AND PIECES THAT BRING LIFE TO EVERY ROOM “Jardipo Racine” Flower Pot and Potholder > Large: 15 EUR Small: 9.60 EUR agenceartterre.com

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These silkscreen-printed pots keep plants cool and require very little water. made from Pevetex, a new material consisting of the mix between recycled PVC and the textile from car interiors.

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HOME DÉCOR > < Floral votive 18.00 EUR Dunnes Stores.

Iron Leaf Wall Art > £45.00 marksandspencer.com

< Cushion Passiflora collection missoni Home.

< Assorted cushions Regency Cushion 12 EUR RopeTrim 5 EUR Aztec Stripe 15 EUR Dunnes Store

< Floral Canvases (set of 3) 103 EUR next.co.uk

< EcoSmart Lanterns available from Pias Chimeneas in Nueva Andalucia

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Eco-friendly, Nature Inspired, Modern Minimalistic and Modular THE 2012 FURNITURE DESIGN TRENDS EmERGING FROm RECENT INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNITURE SHOWS.

LITERIE mODULAR COLLECTION Available in a wide choice of colours and fabrics Chateau d’Ax misure range. www.chateau-dax.it

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Ambience Home design loves the Water-Wave inspired chandelier – a vibrant source of energy, cascading light through its seemingly liquid weave of chains. www.ambiencehomedesign.com

When it comes to adding personality to your home, there’s nothing more effective than choosing the right modern trends in furniture. The furniture that you outfit your home with should reflect your personality, and should also be as comfortable as possible in order to make your living space an enjoyable place to be. One of the best ways to find quality furniture is to follow the modern trends in the industry, and there is a variety of different elements that are being explored in the furniture industry, many of which are rising quickly in popularity.

TREND 1 — NATURAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY The trend towards sustainability and “green living” is more pronounced than ever – and this is evident in many areas of life. Organic, natural foods and clothing, textiles and home furnishings – the trend towards green products remains en vogue. Nature produces an abundance of materials suited to this trend in flooring and home, such as bamboo, one of the greenest materials because it’s fast growing and doesn’t require pesticides, and furniture today is being inspired by the countless patterns, shapes and textures found in nature. many furniture manufacturers today realise that they can play a large part in managing our natural resources by creating green, eco-friendly furnishings to their product line-up. These companies have developed a solid environmental conscience and have chosen to do what they can to promote the concepts of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” through their furniture offerings.

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The latest dining table model from Anrei Reisinger is both striking and powerful.

The table top is four centimetres wide and boasts the original wanes on its sides.

Wood types which are particularly expressive are used, such as knotty oak, knotty nut, core beech, core ash and cherry.

Faretto by Nigel Coates for SLAmP. Faretto’s light has impressive reflection games recalling sparkles of sun on water. www.slamp.it

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Petrified wood stumps – sold at Ambience – a great option for end-tables or coffee tables, they make a natural statement and create contrast when combined with modern lines. www.ambiencehomedesign.com

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Green furnishings include furniture made from a variety of recycled and eco-friendly materials, such as reclaimed woods, such as beams, barn wood and old flooring, which often retains some of the characteristics of its original use and has a nice, comfortable finish to it. In additional, chairs and sofas covered with organically produced, low-impact dyed fabrics are becoming popular, as is the use of wool, cotton, hemp, and other natural fibres, and home furnishings are being made from recycled glass and metal.

Consumers who choose furniture made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials discover that these home furnishings offer an array of indirect, but important benefits. many green furnishings are one-of-a-kind pieces with unique characteristics not available in mass-produced furniture. These distinctive furnishings can literally transform a room with their eclectic look. Certainly a table made from recycled barn wood or a bed frame forged from reclaimed iron will elicit comments about their origins. If buying new eco-friendly furniture, look for wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). That’s an assurance that it came from forestry operations that meet strong environmental, social, and economic performance standards.

Go the reuse or recycled route, you’ll find a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction in outfitting you homes with ecofriendly furniture.

Tattoo - The famous pouf reinterpreted through natural prints. Designed by Denis Santachiara & maurizio Galante for Baleri Italia.

Natural-looking solid wood and veneer furniture complements any style and look. < ImPERIAL FURNITURE, Los Barrios. imperialoutlet.com

The intelligently designed nox bench allows you to take up a variety of positions. But you will always sit comfortably, whether upright or relaxed. made from Walnut which is highly durable and resistant to wear. www.team7.at

Lampadaire OUTLINE designed by Bleu Nature Driftwood and satin black lacquered steel

Natural White â&#x20AC;Ś the new outdoor collection from Top Garden combines high-tech with a natural look.

Urb. Paraiso Barronal, Local 10, Estepona.

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TREND 2 — BOLD COLOURS, HIGH-QUALITY mATERIALS, QUIRKY DESIGNS This trend towards individual, unique style statements – customised living as it is often called – has a massive influence and opens up new opportunities in personal interior design.

One of the most effective and popular aspects of modern furniture design is what many people consider to be “minimalist.” minimalist furniture usually employs simple, sleek design, and is not always meant to attract attention to itself. This type of furniture tends to be solid in colour and crafted from hard materials such as plastic and other composites. minimalist furniture tends to be quite expensive, which is sometimes due more to the fact that it is rather “en vogue” than the actual cost of manufacturing the furniture.

For those who are looking for a way to add a radical edge to their dwelling space, however, minimalist furniture can be highly effective. marble and wood, leather and glass, wool and high quality plastic designs are featuring a lot in the furniture industry and creates light, relaxing and gender neutral home interiors that feel luxurious, inviting and comfortable.

This year will also see lots of bold colour – pink, mustard yellow, cobalt blue, leaf green, turquoise, petrol and rust – separately or as block colours, but also in funky, colourful combinations.

Tavolo TOWER Extension Dining Table by Calligaris is as much a piece of art as it is a functional life accessory. It features two self storing glass extensions that make the table a monstrous 280cm long. materials: Chrome and Glass

Les minis - mini-Dada www.ligne-roset.co.uk

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TREND 3 — mODULAR There are many individual design and interior ideas for making a small space more livable, but a single piece of transforming furniture can add to the appeal of a beautifully designed room. A trend towards practicality, modular furniture has become very popular and one of the biggest trends when it comes to interior designing. It’s furniture that configures and re-configures, allows imaginative use and offers the ability to customise your living space quickly and easily so that you can change the way the space looks and feels on a regular basis. The increased need for flexibility in function and layout is helping to drive the trend of modular furniture, because of the availability of less space both in home and office. Not only does modular furniture allow for easy assembly, repairing and flexibility in its use, but it is light and easy to move, and one of its greatest benefits is it allows enough flexibility in designing the final product as well as in choosing different colour combinations. With pre-made modules that can be fitted together as per your needs, you can create any number of designs and keep changing it. modular furniture has made the leap from businesses to designer furniture inspired home. Be it your living room, dining room, office, bedroom or even a hall, modular furniture is the definitely one of the options to vouch for.

Complete outdoor living room set from Top Garden.

UV-treated and durable to withstand the outdoor elements.

Urb. Paraiso Barronal, Local 10, Estepona.

Camino Viejo de Coin S/N - mijas Costa.

make the Ravel your own to suit your outdoor space with various modular elements to form linear or corner sofas, chaise longue ends and ottoman/table pieces that can be used between seats or to add depth. B&B Italia.

Relaxing in style … leather daybed from Ideal Furniture, in San Pedro de Alcántara. idealfurniturespain.com

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Quilted fabric, colour blocking design and versatility. The La mechetta sofa (the name of an inexpensive milanese bread) is comprised of different sized blocks of cushions that can be arranged anyway you like. www.meritalia.it

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HOME DÉCOR > 1. SALTA (ARGENTINA) The llama and bamboo blankets and the de-haired combed merino sheep wool yarn rugs are made with handlooms by Argentinean artisans in the province of Salta who work in accordance with the principles of Fair Trade.

2. HUANCAVELICA (PERÚ) Blankets made of 100% baby alpaca by the craftswomen of a fair trade cooperative in the Andean region of Huancavelica. The project’s objective is to convert the weavers of the mining communities of Peru into independent micro entrepreneurs that can maintain long lasting development.

3. BINISSALEm (SPAIN) Candles made with beeswax by artisans in mallorca.

This type of wax produces negative ions that act as vacuum cleaners, cleaning the air of dusts, mildew, viruses, bacteria and other pollutants.

6. JERUSALEm AND TEL AVIV (ISRAEL) The ceramic dishes are made in a sustainable and traditional manner by two Israeli artisans whose objective is to promote the artistic development of their communities.

4. VALDEmOSSA (SPAIN) Bowls made by artisans in mallorca with olive wood scraps. Since they are made by hand, each piece is unique and different from all the others.

7. PHILIPPINES Desk set made of Tinalak, a fabric characteristic of the Philippines, woven by hand by women from the rural area of T´boli. The objective of this project is to help these women have a decent life, promoting their cultural identity and at the same time boosting the production and sale of their textile products.

5. SAN CUGAT DEL VALLÉS (SPAIN) Felt stones (codols) made by artisans in Barcelona with pure hand modelled and hand felted sheep wool. The inside is made with Entrefina sheep wool and the outside with wool from Tyrol, with white Spanish merino wool streaks.

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Spring Fling

Open Air Living

Wind lights designed by Jordi Vilardell for Vibia.

Available in white, black, green and orange fibreglass. www.vibia.es

AN IMPRESSIVE OUTDOOR FIRE, A BARBECUE THAT DOES EVERYTHING EXCEPT BREW THE BEER, AND GLASS DOORS THAT GLIDE COMPLETELY OUT OF SIGHT. ADD TO THAT SOME DISCREET AND ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING, A PERGOLA AND DECKING AND MAYBE A POOL OR SPA —

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Hand-blown glass bird feeder with fixture that can be attached to a branch or under an overhang. 45 Euro www.evasolo.com

This stainless steel pipe set (3 pieces per set) has built-in patented stainless steel fuel burners with no wicks needed. Features odourless and smokeless operation. The flame burns with bio-ethanol fuel. www.bio-blaze.nl

Outdoor living spaces are becoming a priority to home buyers, as well as homeowners, who need to escape from the rigours of modern life. A place where we can relax, gather our thoughts and enjoy the outdoors. Today’s outdoor living areas are frequently designed as sumptuous retreats that incorporate all of the comfort and luxury found indoors, with upscale amenities, professional grade appliances and plush furnishings. The all-inclusive entertaining areas incorporate living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens and serve a function similar to their indoor counterparts.

Family gatherings and parties can be easily hosted in these expansive extensions of living space, and the addition of spas, pools and gardens complete the total outdoor environment.

Beyond these highly visible elements, a well-equipped outdoor retreat often rely equally on the subtle touches of lighting and audio components to create the perfect mood. Also, increased attention to environmentally-friendly design practices has ushered in the era of green terraces and green roof systems. Often reserved for custom residences, upper level green space makes use of innovative technologies to turn otherwise unused square footage into a liveable, interesting outdoor environment.

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STYLISH SHADING Artistic, creative, shapely and elegant. Given our fairly mild winters, outdoor rooms on the Costa del Sol are usable for the majority of the year. Yet, even though we don’t experience much cold, the not-exactly-temperate conditions that come with our bouts of unbearable heat and flooding rains can be downright inhospitable at times. There are a vast variety of shading options available today — Vergola’s automated opening roof system or elegant shade sails. The more traditional and natural arbors and pergolas, which provide partial shade without completely blocking the natural light, are also frequent additions to residential hardscapes.

Remember when designing the shading strategy for your home that outdoor living is such an enjoyable and important part of Spanish life. Consider incorporating Gas grill Clean lines and simple design the gas bottle is concealed inside the grill. The three burners each have several zones which can be regulated individually, making it easy to grill all sorts of food.www.evasolo.com HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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OUTDOOR LIVING > Crown Pavilions latest collection of hand crafted pavilions are made using the finest Canadian Western Red Cedar, known for its aesthetic beauty and long life. www.crownpavilions.com

shading for outdoor eating, lounging and play. Stepping out of the burning sun into the blissful cool of shade is always a moment of great relief in summer. And today, shading is as much about adding style to your property as it is about reducing the cost of running your home.

Of course, for those cool evenings, a fireplace or a freestanding fire pit will keep things warm and cosy. A fixed feature in an outdoor space, design-savvy heaters are built-in to keep you warm for all seasons — the ultimate outdoor room accessory.

AmBIENT LIGHTING A well-lit landscape should make the space usable day or night while simultaneously creating beauty and security. Fortunately, new outdoor lighting products on the market offer a variety of creative and practical touches for achieving these goals. For example, LED lights are energy

efficient, cost-effective and low maintenance, and since they are low voltage, they often last a decade or more without replacement.

Additionally, the changing hues of fibre optic lighting bring colour and creativity to the landscape, offering homeowners the flexibility to outline and highlight focal points like pools and waterfalls while creating special effects with rotating colours.

POOL AND SPAS Although swimming pool trends come and go, some of today’s most popular pool must-haves will be around for years to come. Pool innovations that are slated to withstand the test of time include negative edges, beach entries, sun shelves, waterfalls, fibre optic lighting, builtin spas and bars and landscaping that provides a natural backdrop for the pool area. Another growing trend that’s here to stay, especially in

Vondom Lighting. www.vondom.

EcoSmart Lantern, available from www.pias-chimeneas.com

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Elegant designs with state-of-the-art technology

Chimeneas, Fire and Design S.L. Calle el Califa 564, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella 29660 Tel: 951 275 693 - Mob: 617 649 583 info@pias-chimeneas.com - www.pias-chimeneas.com

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Wind… Design by Jordi Vilardell Technology and tradition come together in a single design.

The Wind collection offers unique, large-format solutions: a 120 cm diameter pendant lamp and an outdoor Ø 150 cm parasol. Wind generates a very cosy, pleasant light and is the perfect choice for lighting large rooms such as restaurants, halls and reception areas. www.vibia.es

modern architecture, is the integration of pools into the home’s design enabling a seamless transition from internal living spaces to the water. manufacturers are excellent at catering to every whim and desire of today’s homeowners, seeking to capitalise on the latest and greatest technology as they provide more and more options for “tricking out” outdoor spaces. At the luxury end of the market, buyers can choose a wide variety of extras to give their outdoor spaces a little extra flair…

• Outdoor shower cabanas and residential-grade outdoor saunas.

• Decking — designers often wrap decks in benches instead of railings.

It’s aesthetically more pleasing and adds a substantial amount of seating area for larger gatherings.

• Unique flooring, such as recycled glass pavers for colour; they have the durability of concrete without the drab look.

• Window and door technology, such as frameless glazing allows homeowners to “remove” an exterior wall, fully joining exterior and interior spaces.

With so many options when it comes to your outdoor area, the possibilities are endless. Whatever your style, theme or lifestyle requirement, creating the right outdoor entertaining area to suit your needs has never been easier.

Built-in fireplaces, like this chic concrete number, let you inject imagination, design and warmth to an outdoor space. Here, a custom-designed fireplace with sunken grill casts its amber glow over matching concrete banquette seating and a ready supply of dry wood.

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BLOmUS Fires and Deco.

The BLOmUS brand is available from www.pias-chimeneas.com

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A Roof for All Seasons

VERGOLA OPENING ROOFS ARE DESIGNED NOT JUST FOR CALm SUmmER DAYS, BUT ALSO TO WITHSTAND THE STORmS THAT SOmETImES BATTER THE mEDITERRANEAN AT THIS TImE OF YEAR. The long summer days and balmy evenings of summer make outdoor living a pleasure; yet with winter most of us ‘batten down the hatches’ in preparation for unpredictable or severe weather that can destroy fragile awnings and terrace roofs. Yet this means that often we don’t enjoy our roof terraces, balconies and outdoor spaces as much as we could at this time of year.

Yet, with Vergola, originally designed in Australia for its harsh weather conditions, outdoor terraces here can be usable all year round.

Unlike awnings or retractable vinyl roofs, a Vergola is made from robust, interlocking fully adjustable louvres. Each louvre is made of BHP Colorbond steel, coated with an aluminium/zinc alloy, and then stylishly finished with an oven treated weather-resistant paint. This makes the Vergola opening roof maintenance free and exceptionally strong and that’s why it comes with a ten year guarantee.

Over the past 25 years, Vergola has developed in-depth expertise in cre-

ating automatic opening roof systems that can withstand coastal weather.

For example a Vergola system has been installed with great success on the waterfront at Darwin in the tropical far north of Australia, often the location of severe cyclonic storms.

So here in the mediterranean, the sturdy construction of a Vergola means that it can easily resist winds year after year without ripping, tearing or flapping, unlike a canvas, fabric or vinyl cover. many people also ask how Vergolas, being made principally out of metal and with electrical components, cope with being near the sea.

Here again, Vergola has lots of experience gained over a generation with coastal installations; making these automatic roofs ideal for mediterranean coastal areas where salt-water spray is present from time to time. To maintain a Vergola, it is simply recommended to regularly wash down the roof with a fresh water hose, at least once every month.

As an interesting illustration of just how reliable Vergola is by the sea, The Royal Davui Resort on one of the smaller Fijian islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean installed Vergolas to create an indoor-outdoor bathroom experience for its discerning guests; and after more than 7 years of use, Vergola has not experienced any problems due to the marine environment.

INFORmATION & FAQS For more information, consult the Vergola website at www.vergola.es There is a wealth of information for homeowners, business owners as well as architects and designers. In addition to videos and an image library, there is a useful FAQ section too. If you would like a free onsite consultation, or simply have a question, Vivia Bremer-Goldie is available in Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol on lifestyle@vergola.es or on (+34) 952 926 578.

Hot centre - Pias Chimeneas Available in electric, gas and bioethanol models, radiant heaters are a stylish, non-obtrusive way to warm up outdoor areas. Add some snugly luxuries and it will instantly transform a chilly space into a cosy al fresco area. Simple to use, great for small spaces and a breeze to stow away when the cooler evening are over. From fire pits to ethanol-fuelled fires, portable gas patio heaters to braziers, Pias Chimeneas has it all.

Visit their showroom at , Calle el Califa 564, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella.

Tel: 951 275 693 - Mob: 617 649 583 www.pias-chimeneas.com Freestanding bioethanol outdoor fire.

The Buzz >> Outdoor gas fireplace with wood decoration.

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Floating balls with 7 different lights and remote control.

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New Looks with Fab Fabrics mAKE OVER A SPACE WITH PRETTY FABRICS, BOLD COLOURS AND mORE FROm THE 2012 SPRING AND SUmmER COLLECTIONS.

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Varied and harmonious, warm and fresh, airy and opulent. Création Baumann has created a textile collection “The Silent Garden” with a sumptuous abundance of blooms.

The collection’s distinctive features include a specially developed sateen and a lacy transparent fabric with flowery embellishments. www.creationbaumann.com

The colour of the walls and flooring all play a part in the overall visual appeal of a room, but nothing creates more impact than the colour, texure, comfort and style of fabrics — draped windows, upholstered chairs and sofas, and massed together fabrics in cushions, bedding and throws. Fabrics reflect cultural traditions, modern interior design trends, people values, expectations and changing views at environment. Fortunately, we are blessed with a vast number of experienced interior designers and textile houses who love fabrics, know what works and have access to an eye-watering array of labels from Europe, England, Italy, Spain, and more.

Picking the right fabric comes down to appeal and suitability, as well as choosing a fabric to create the look you want to achieve. What’s more, to meet an increasingly fashion-driven market, textile technology is creating fabulous new fabrics with bold patterns, unique colours and shimmering metals.

Bold prints and strong patterns inspired by nature, such as tree silhouettes, ferns, and gingko leaves are still much in favour and this year and the metallic colours are less brassy and becoming more subtle and soft. Golds and bronzes are being replaced with copper and cognac colours — softer metallics with pearlised tones, woven within the fabric.

Layers of tonal textures and combinations of prints in the

BELOW: Add a spicy zing to your interior décor. Amour en Cage in Savannah is a fresh and flirty botanic design that celebrates Pantone’s colour of the year, Tangerine Tango, by House Couturier. The signature botanical design can be contrasted with a sleek black neutral colour and accentuated with a graphic brush stroke fabric of sunset colour hues, providing a perfect foil to the prettiness of the floral print and adding an ultra-modern update. www.housecouturier.eu

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KImU FIVE NEW COLLECTIONS FROm ALHAmBRA INTERNATIONAL FOR SPRING AND SUmmER 2012 Sacha, Kimu, Timeless, Sensai and Aspen respond to these needs with an abundance of creativity which ensures that these collections provide the ideal solution for all styles, ages and tastes…

Timeless — A tour through textile tradition.

An ancestral spirit, full of stories and experiences, captured in our home through these fabrics with strong characters and individual voices.

Sacha — Noble Textiles Sacha is the result of combining nobility and tradition, concepts which also inspired gentlemen’s tailors with their tartan, hound’s tooth and Scottish check designs, combined with the latest generation of digital prints. (page 52) Sensai — Urban and Contemporary.

Its serious and elegant spirit leaps into view with a choice of half-tones greys, purples, blues and whites. The combination of these colours brings a contemporary touch to any lifestyle.

Kimu — For the Romantics.

From white to contemporary tones of greys, the full colour spectrum is spread before us in shades of beiges, browns, pale pinks, liquid blues…. which grant Kimu a romantic air, with a subtle oriental touch.

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same colour palette are also a hot look for spring 2012, and bright, monochrome primary colours are taking to the stage. Look out for shades of citrus green and pale acqua combined with a hit of yellow, as well as cooler neutrals such as cream and white or grey and charcoal. Grey, in the shades of light smoky to deep slates, dark charcoal to light cement has dominated the market in upholstery, attributed to the fact that it serves as an anchor to play up brighter colours such as Honeysuckle Yellow or 2012’s Pantone’s colour of the year, Tangerine Tango. Pinks, purples and greys in muted shades which portray escapism and are inspired by the Arts and Crafts era are also in favour.

One of the most unique trends to stand out this year are fabrics and patterns inspired by tailored menswear – tweed, herringbone, tartan, hound’s tooth and Scottish check designs as seen in Alhambra International’s Sacha Collection — and the mood of these fabrics is austere, structured, dura-

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ble and controlled.

There has also been a shift towards grey-browns and mink-browns. midtone brown and chocolate are popular, but added to the browns are pops of colour such as pinks and greens. Playful, bright colours are also a trend for 2012, these are a variety of expressive colours in reds, oranges, yellows and blues.

Textiles are also finding a newfound lightweight and fragile texture as there is constant experimentation with new yarns to create a more pleasing feel for fabric, and transparency is also a strong trend which combines sheer fabric with ribbons of shimmering bronze. materials are soft and cocooning, remaining rustic but taking on new suppleness as innovative technologies develop in that direction.

So, go ahead, mix and layer multiple colours, textures and patterns to create a vibrant, one-ofa-kind home, brought to life by that key “treasure” textile.

Aspen — Character through Simplicity A ‘wardrobe staple’ for fabrics that guarantees heavy use upholstery in an up-to-date colour range, from the most neutral to highly dramatic tones, perfectly suited to classic and contemporary environments.

Travers New York Collection 2012 - “Equinox”

by Zimmer & Rohde. www.zimmer-rohde.com

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mISSONI HOmE

missoni Home is known for its vibrant colours, bold patterns and fanciful layers and their newest collection is no exception, better than ever the collection will excite and inspire you. With brand new designs and updated colours the beautiful range of luxury bedding, towels, bathrobes, bathmats, and cushions are a must have for any fashion conscious homeowner. www.missonihome.it

<< Through the medium of sophisticated digital printing, colour and design opportunities are endless. With enriched palettes, infinite creative possibilities and grand-scale pattern repeats enabling fabrics and wall coverings to become works of art in their own right.

The Art & Soul collection by Prestigious Textiles. www.prestigious.co.uk

DESIGNERS GUILD COLLECTIONS FOR SPRING AND SUmmER 2012

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Kimono Blossom The spirit of Japan. Inspired by a fusion of the classical gardens of Kyoto, stylised calligraphy and the art of Japanese ceramics and a crisp, graphic modernity and geometric lines. The colour palette has highlights taken from oriental porcelain and calligraphy art with Chinese yellow, inky blue, cobalt and indigo as well as brighter jewellike accents of magenta and cerise, lilac and turquoise.

Havana Brightly coloured florals with a rustic and geometric edge inspired by the spirit of the exotic and fashionable heart of the capital of Cuba, as well as influences from moorish Spain, art deco, folk art and the works of Frida Kahlo.

County A fresh new collection of charming small scale prints and ticking stripes in summery colours.

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Storage

Sleek simple lines define this functional and essential modular double-sided bookcase that doubles up as a room divider. The ideal solution for decorating with style in a functional way in the living room or office.

Designed by Stefano Cavazzana for Calligaris the LIB features wooden uprights and base and glass shelves.

Upon request, it can also be fitted with optional glass back panels. www.calligaris.com

Savvy Solutions

EVERY ROOm IN YOUR HOUSE COmES WITH ITS OWN STORAGE CONUNDRUm AND IT’S SURPRISING HOW SPACIOUS A HOmE CAN LOOK WHEN YOU SUCCESSFULLY ELImINATE CLUTTER.

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Furniture that take-up lesser floor space and those that have storage space underneath help you save a lot of “real estate”.

While it’s tempting to dash out and splash out on storage boxes, make sure you declutter first as you’ll will then be able to see exactly what storage solutions work best for you; be it large fitted wardrobes (go for floor-to-ceiling designs for maximum space) or wicker baskets in your bathroom.

Bespoke built tailor-made storage serves as the ultimate clutter buster as it can be built to fit almost any unused space – for example a space beneath a tall staircase or inside spacious alcoves. The result is a place to store your goods without cramping your open living space. If you can, request wires

and cables to be hidden too.

Often the biggest problem in small bathrooms is the lack of storage space. Unused bottles are a prime source of disarray in bathrooms, so bin those that have seen better days. To create room for storage, it is necessary to get creative. Look for storage units that are wall-mounted or under-thesink cabinets. A cabinet over the toilet or a shelf over a bathtub can add valuable space for storing bathroom essentials. Some storage solutions, such as a large basket for holding rolled up towels, can double as design elements.

Tabletops are a magnet for stray items so, if it bothers you, rethink your living room storage. A mix of open-shelving and closed

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Simplistic, elegant and graceful. Built-in wardrobes in your bedroom create sleek and streamlined look, save essential space and give an uncluttered look. www.todomaderaestepona.com

cupboards will create a place to hide items you don’t want on show, and display those you do.

Get little ones in on the cleaning act, too. If you have toys scattered all over the place, buy a funky chest where they can store their toys when play time’s over.

Out of sight… If your bedroom is brimming with belongings you may find it hard to get a decent night’s sleep. Look to hidden storage, like underthe-bed drawers and keep those must-have items out of sight for a more restful night. A well-designed and organised wardrobe can make it much easier to find what you are looking for, and also ensure that clothing and other items are kept in optimum condition. We’ve put together a few tips to help you gain a wardrobe that works for you.

NOT JUST FOR CLOTHES Wardrobes are not necessarily limited to storing clothing and footwear etc. They can also be used to store linen, cleaning supplies, office supplies or whatever else you may need and can be located in areas such as the laundry, office or family room. Wardrobes can also be installed without doors, making them wall-units that allow you to display ornaments, books or other items. You can even install a wardrobe in the garage to create more storage space!

DESIGN THE PERFECT WARDROBE If you are installing new wardrobes in your home, it may be worthwhile to get a professional out to custom-design them for you. This will ensure that everything is included and that the space is used in the best way possible.

The Componibili Complete Storage Units by Kartell have been designed to meet various functional needs and slot into any home setting, in the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or lounge. www.kartell.it With magnetic Spirit®, interior design amateurs are given the means to express their singularity, their personality and their taste. Its components, with a patent magnetic fixing system, are easily transportable. magnetic Spirit®’s bases are in hot-treated lacquered steel, 100% recyclable, sanded matt and available individually in black, white and warm grey. They can be combined with one another, which allows you to create a very classic or very original geometrical shapes. www.magnetic-spirit.com HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Todomadera in Estepona provides a full design service to create a wardrobe that reflects your life-style, ensuring that it is functional as well. www.todomaderaestepona.com

The new lux living range by TEAm 7 designer Jacob Strobel has already won three design awards - the red dot design award 2011, the interior innovation award 2011 and the green good design award. Doubled, mirrored or in combination, they create a system of 156 exciting elements. www.team7.at

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The professional will assess exactly how much space you need for your items. Remember that it is better to over-estimate than to under-estimate in order to allow for future purchases and to minimise the chances of clutter occurring.

Some things that a professional will include in your wardrobe design are: • fixed and adjustable shelving • drawers and baskets in a range of heights and widths • purpose-built shoe racks • hanging units for belts and ties • hanging rails • slide-out television shelves • compartments to store hats and other accessories Professionals will also select the best doors for you, with the choice usually being between hinged and sliding doors. Hinged doors are great for larger rooms and give you more access to the contents of the wardrobe. Sliding doors are better where space is at a premium and you do not need to access the full contents of your wardrobe regularly.

Ledgers, daily systems, cabinets and kitchen solutions make it easier by taking away half of the things that usually create clutter if left lying around on tables or in drawers. Available from www.potterybarn.com

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ABOVE: A modular shelving system. It’s basically a slicker, better version of a milk-crate bookcase. made from birch plywood that’s been laminated they connect together with a set of plugs and screws and come in two sizes. Available in Spain, these sell per individual crate — 39.95 Euros for the large and 29.95 Euros for the small. www.brickbox.es

Museo Carmen Thyssen

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Fill a Bare Wall PORTRAITS OF SOME OF COSTA DEL SOL’S ART GALLERIES AND ARTISTS

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION Paradises and Landscapes in the Carmen Thyssen Collection. From Brueghel to Gauguin 31 March to 7 October 2012 This exhibition, curated by Lourdes Moreno, will present a fascinating survey of landscape painting from the 17th to the mid-20th century through major works in the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. The exhibition will analyse the depiction of nature as a poetic vision of paradise, frequently in an idealised manner but on other occasions through a picturesque or even naturalistic mode of expression.

The exhibition will feature around 40 works by major artists including Jan Brueghel the Elder, François Boucher and Carlos de Haes, with a particular focus on 19th-century American painters such as Martin Johnson Heade and Frederic Edwin Church, in addition to the great modern masters of European painting including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Gauguin and Camille Pissarro.

Plaza Carmen Thyssen. 29008. Málaga www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org MUSEO PICASSO MALAGA — MATISSE COLLECTION

ART WANSON GALLERY is a unique on-line gallery dedicated to the promotion of established artists and a window for emerging artists. They provide original art, sculptures and specialised photography for collectors and enthusiasts all over the globe. www.artwansongallery.es Painting by Pal Sarkozy (Father of the President of France)

Museo Picasso Malaga Exhibitions 27 February - 27 May, 2012 PRINCE / PICASSO An exhibition of previously unseen works by US artist Richard Prince.

Museo Picasso Malaga — English Guided Visits Every Wednesday at 11.30am A free guided visit is included in the price of admission.

5 March - 10 June ME MYSELF AND I Photographic Portraits of Picasso Jointly produced by Museo Picasso Málaga and the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the exhibition that will be coming to Andalusia provides for the first time and through the lenses of 35 photographers, a “collective portrait” of Picasso that has been built up over the 20th century by the history of photography.

18 June – 16 September, THE EUROPEAN MODERN POSTER On show for the first time in Malaga, this exhibition is devoted to the early glory years of the poster.

25 June – 30 September PICASSO OF MALAGA The exhibition Picasso of Málaga recreates the time Picasso spent living in this city, reconstructing the topography of the town where he was born by using incipient works from his childhood, along with paintings by other artists who were part of Malaga’s cultural life at the turn of the last century.

22 Oct – 10 Feb, 2013 The Grotesque Factor From 22nd October, 2012, this major exhibition will bring together at Museo Picasso Málaga works from a number of museums and private collections. It comprises paintings, sculptures, engravings, photographs, books, documents and films by creative artists from different parts of Europe.

Museo Picasso Málaga — Palacio de Buenavista. C/ San Agustín, 8, 29015 MálagaTel: 952 127 600. www2.museopicassomalaga.org

ART GALLERIES ALONG THE COAST ABZT RAKT Art gallery displaying many exhibitions. Edif. C Planta 1A Centro Comercial La Cala, La Cala de Mijas.

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ACT KRZTA ART STUDIO Art studio with a variated collection of paintings and art work. Avda. de los Manantiales 32 1B, Torremolinos.

ARTE CUADRO Art gallery situated in Fuengirola. Avenida de los Boliches 14.

CASA NATAL DE PICASSO In the town of Picassos’ birth, is his original house with many of his first and original paintings. Plaza de la Merced 15, Malaga.

CENTRO DE ARTE CONTEMPORANEO Many exhibitions added to the permanent Picasso one.

C/Almani s/n, Malaga.

Red Penguin Art Gallery

Design and Contemporary Art EXHIBITION: “CARNIVAL OF THE ARTISTS” At the first Art Gallery in El Cortes Inglés in Andalucía

Nimrod Messeg - The Art of Metal Israeli artist, Nimrod Messeg, was born in Israel, the son of a renowed painter and Sabina – a well-respected poet. Having spent his childhood years in Israel surrounded by artistic influences, it is no surprise that Nimrod was carving his own wood and stone sculptures at the age of 12.

He began designing metal furniture in 1992, and moved to Marbella in 1998 where he set up a workshop for metal design, specialising in forged iron items. It was here that Nimrod began producing his iron sculptures using largely traditional forging methods, with the majority of the work being hand-forged. His works of art merge sensuality, strength and technical mastery.

The entire messeg design collection is uniquely hand-made in the workshop situated in the gallery.

Amongst the original works on display one can find an impressive representation of banisters, furnitures and other various iron-made items. www.messegdesign.com 952 857439

Launched in December, The Red Penguin Art Gallery in Marbella is already gaining a fan base among lovers of innovative international contemporary art.

Red Penguin Art Gallery is the First Art Gallery within El Corte Inglés décor store, and a platform for talent, creative ideas and diverse cultural interests including not only art itself but also: Vintage Objects and Collectables, Art & Design Books & Magazines, Art Consultancy, Art to rent for companies, Decorative artistic painting, Education, workshops, lectures & events.

Following on from the success of Identity, the gallery’s groundbreaking inaugural collective show, Carnival of The Artists is the next exciting exhibition to be staged at the dynamic gallery from 15 February - 21 March. Taking inspiration from the Venice Carnival, the exhibition is nothing less than a visual feast focused loosely on the themes of Carnival, circus, parties and Venice is a celebration of the artists and their works. A series of exceptional international artists and photographers are featured, including a selection of guest artists from the FIAM (Festival Internacional de Arte Marbella) with affordable art.

You will find the Red Penguin Art Gallery at El Capricho Decoracion on the 2nd floor of El Corte Inglés in Marbella (opposite the Palacio de Congresos) showcasing a wealth of quality art from upcoming and acclaimed Spanish and International artists. The first professional art gallery to ever have a presence within an El Corte Inglés department store in Andalucía and only the second in Spain following the launch of a similar venture in Madrid, the Red Penguin Art Gallery is excited about working alongside the store’s interior designers and sourcing art works for their clients. www.redpenguinartgallery.com El Corte Inglés, El Capricho Home & Decoration, Bvd. Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, 2, 29600 Marbella.

Tel: +34 664340107 +34 639616300.

Opening Hours: 10am - 9pm.

GALERIA KRABBE Art gallery presenting contemporary Andalucian art. Calle Rosarico 12, 29788 Frigiliana.

LIZA WHEELER FINE MOSAIC ARTWORK International glass mosaic artwork specialising in micro mosaic interior designs.

Located in Coin.

MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY Situated at Plaza de Jose Palomo, Marbella.

SUSANA FERNANDEZ BLANCO Spanish painter producing varies works. Ricardo Soriano 70 3º 2, Marbella.

THE NORTON GALLERY Art gallery with a range of hand made contemporary glass, ceramics and sculptures. Centro Comercial Guadalmina 4, San Pedro de Alcantara.

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ART & CULTURE > G. VEGA CERAMIC ART & DESIGN G. Vega creates beautiful ceramic artworks, rich in style and fluidity. Variations in colour, shade, surface texture (including crazing) and sometimes size are natural characteristics of the handmade ceramic tiles, therefore no two pieces are exactly alike. For more information visit. www.gvega.com

ANDALUSIAN INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS (AIA) Formed seven years ago, the group’s objectives are to encourage members to promote their work, enhance their knowledge, assist them in their careers and to promote the best standards as artists between people from diverse backgrounds. www.aia-artgroup.com LATEST EXHIBITION Diversidad (until 15 April) Hospital Antequera

Philip Magee, City of Holes ADRIAN TORRES is a young painter from Cadiz who experiments with different techniques of painting on canvas. He started, studying for a degree of Fine Arts in Seville and then moved to Barcelona. A trip to Texas in the US, initially to learn English, suddenly changed Adrian’s life.

After meeting Ron Tomlinson who invited him to work in his studio, he has been climbing in the world art ever since. adriantorresledesma.blogspot.com

Three creative ladies working with different media and materials including oil paint, fabrics and acrylic paint in very different styles.

Margit Björklund from Haparanda, Sweden, Elaine Carlton from south England and Niki Marko, Stockholm, Sweden.

LATEST EXHIBITION Inspirations In Springtime! until 19 March El Centro Cultural de la Cala de Mijas, Plaza de la Cala Niki Marko

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Making your Garden

your Outdoor Living Room As you dream of creating a private oasis in your garden, the prospect of excavating, shaping, smoothing, paving and planting may seem a daunting task. Fortunately, there are professionals who know every step of that process and are ready to help, and JHK Special Gardens are experts in designing, creating and maintaining Andalucia friendly gardens.

For years JHK have blended elegance with functionality, vision with detail, and with a wealth of experience in landscaping, garden design and plant and tree selection they can bring your ideas life, texture, colour and a little magic, creating a beautiful setting that will bring you pleasure for years to come. From pathways, retaining walls, driveways, ponds and water features to shrub borders, shade trees, herb gardens and flower beds, they have the expertise in knowing what will work best in your garden, whilst still giving you the creative freedom to express the colours, fragrances and basic materials yourself.

In creating a comfortable outdoor living area, decking is a particularly attractive option — they’re eco-friendly, low maintenance, recyclable and can be constructed with multiple levels offering versatility. JHK are specialists in incorporating beautiful decking in a way that transforms and blends into your garden without losing the original elements, designed to your needs and budget in teak or bamboo wood.

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< THE GARDEN

BY CLODAGH AND DICK HANDSCOmBE Practical and creative gardeners and authors living in Spain for 25 years

Maximising

spring colour Callistemon

FLOWERING TREES.

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Early spring flowering — Reliable white and pink blossoms include fruit trees — deciduous trees such as pears, quince, cherry and apricots. But watch out. Apricots are normally the first to flower and often suffer damage from late wintry storms. march/April is also the main season for orange blossom. Plant a few, or even just one, evergreen orange, mandarin and lemon tree in the garden and the spring air will be filled with the sweet scent of the profuse hatch of white flowers. Plant a ‘Luna’ lemon and you can achieve a similar effect every six or eight weeks of the year, but on a smaller scale.

Late spring flowering — As the temperatures warm up the more spectacular trees such as the callistemon (bottle brush tree), oleander, jacaranda, magnolia, schinus (mock pepper tree), the spring flowering mimosa, philadelphus (mock orange), viburnum, the miniature and full size waxy red flowered pomegranate and showy tamarisk start to flower.

SHRUBS. Camellias of all colours, yellow brooms, low growing purple lantanas and plumbago are amongst the earliest to flower. Followed by bougainvillas, solanums, wisteria, honeysuckle, hibiscus, the taller red, orange and yellow lantanas, rock roses and of course roses if you have a suitable soil rich in humus and water retaining. Although only white or whitish pink, jasmine is a must for the exotic scent. Plant one adjacent to the entrance gate or back door as Spaniards do.

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Spring is an important season in our gardens in Spain. It is the first time in the year when we can achieve a simultaneous explosion of colour from trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and bulbs, and march is not too late to plant and enhance this years kaleidoscope of Spring colour. Spring gardening is essentially from march to the end of may.

For us, Spring starts seriously, with the flowering of the Judas or Love tree with its bright blood coloured flowers oozing out of the branches before any leaves appear. There have been earlier spring like signs such as the flowering of almonds and daffodils, but these only raise false hopes of warmer Spring weather as cold snowy weather often comes after the almond blossom of late December to February. This year, January and February temperatures fluctuated and many shrubs were uncertain as to the season, budding early when temperatures soared into the mid twenties, but when the temperatures dropped by fifteen degrees a few days later the plants were very confused. In colder valleys the un-seasonal growth was caught by the frost, but now all seems to be coming into bud and flower along the Costas.

So what can we now expect and what should we plant up?

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Viburnum

Red Flowered Pomegranate

Schinus PERENNIALS.

A bed of perennials or plants mixed in with shrubs can give a very colourful long lasting display. Try planting the elegant bird of paradise flower (strelitzia), echium with its impressive leaves and spires of blue or white flowers, purple red and yellow margaritas, brilliant coloured rudbeckias, valerian with continuous pink flowerings, and of course geraniums. But do ensure that you spray them against the dreaded geranium moth the day you purchase them and then every ten days.

At the front of beds, around ponds, on the top of walls or in rockeries add low growing plants such as the vividly coloured gazanias, mesembryanthemums and pinks for a carpet of flowers. If you want something tall and spectacular plant a few agaves attenuate and wait patiently for them to flower. It will take a few years but be worth the wait.

In the herb garden rosemary, thyme, sage and rue will probably be in flower. If you have succulents on a rockery or as specimens in terrace pots some are sure to be in flower. Others will have already finished flowering or will follow on later.

ANNUALS. As annuals appear in the nurseries start to plant in window boxes, hanging baskets and beds, but only if you are able to water them daily. They are fast growing and thirsty plants with shallow roots and need more attention than any other group of plants. If you are on north facing slopes with the chance of late frosts or cold winds it is probably best to delay planting out annuals until may. The most popular and easiest to care for are petunias, portulacas,

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magnolia

impatiens (busy lizzies), French marigolds, antirrhinums, stocks, and salvias.

If you are a gardening enthusiast and grow plants from seed in a greenhouse you can add a wide range of varieties that are not normally offered in the nurseries. You can also sow seeds such as candy tuft, nasturtiums, poppies, marigolds, the multicoloured large or small flowered zinnias and sweet peas directly into the garden. We plant some sweet peas mixed in with other plants in the flower garden but our main planting is in our vegetable garden.

Here we have a twenty metre row for cutting and to attract early pollinators for any vegetables in flower. The spring vegetable garden is also brightened up by companion plantings of nasturtiums, marigolds and borage.

BULBS, CORmS AND RHIZOmES. Bulbs and rhizomes planted in pots ,containers and corners of the garden can be attractive ingredients in the Spring display. Our display will include both tall and dwarf Dutch and Spanish irises, clivias, arum lilies, freesias, grape hyacinths, oxalis and early lilies. We no longer plant daffodils, tulips and hyacinths as slugs devoir them during the summer months looking for water. The harder skinned and dryer fleshed corms and rhizomes don’t have the problem to any noticeable extent.

If you have gaps in the garden, or have spent the winter laying out a new garden and improving the soil, march is a good time to make plantings. Roots will have time to establish themselves before the hotter days of early summer, but do put them on a drip watering system or water weekly by hose or watering can if there are no Spring showers. Spring winds can quickly dry out the top layers of the soil and many plants are now sold in composts, and although water absorbing are not highly water retentive.

Recognise that pots and containers can dry out within a day once we have temperatures in the high twenties, so do use a good water retentive compost mix and if possible add in a water retentive gel such as Terra-Cottem.

Yes, achieving a colourful spring garden does take time but all your efforts will be rewarded for many years to come.

For those with gardens the book Your Garden in Spain - From Planning to Planting and Maintenance can be an essential guide. If you are limited to the windowsills, balconies and terraces of an apartment an investment in Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style can speed your conversion of dead spaces into enviable outdoor living spaces. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe march 2012

Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s books can be obtained from high street bookshops such as Bookworld and Carrefour, internet bookshops such as Amazon UK and the website www.gardeninginspain.com. Autographed books for own use or personalised presents can be obtained from the latter.

Each of the books can be great help when designing, constructing, planting and maintaining your garden however small or large.

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RISTORANTE ACQUA E SALE, A NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT SITUATED AT THE TOP OF THE HILL IN LA CAmPANA, NUEVA ANDALUCÍA HAS BEEN A GREAT HIT AmONGST THE LOCALS SINCE THEY OPENED THEIR DOORS IN JANUARY.

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ACQUA E SALE What makes Acqua E Sale different from other Italian restaurants along the coast is that they add an international contemporary touch to their dish presentation. Italian owner, Roland Zeni has owned many restaurants back in his home country and opened Acqua E Sale with his maître Di and part-owner, Ciccio Trovato, a familiar face around marbella, who buzzes around the restaurant chatting to clients ensuring everyone’s requirements are met to the highest of standards. As Ciccio owned a bar in marbella as well as a management business in the USA, he has had a great deal of experience in customer service.

The decoration is modern and welcoming with neutral tones and warm lighting setting a relaxed atmosphere for their customers in which to dine. A huge collection of mainly Spanish and Italian wines are showcased against the far wall, some of which are from Roland’s own vineyard in Italy. There is a long bar for casual drinks or there is always the relaxing terrace where you can watch the world go by.

The quality of the food is superb with many of the ingredients bought from Italy. Their pasta dishes are colourful and generous and their pizzas are a whopping 33cm wide with a wide variety of creative toppings. What is more, even though portions are big, the prices are not, with pizzas starting at just 5.50 Euros and a lunch menu including a starter, main course, dessert, coffee and liquor for just 10 Euros!

Acqua E Sale is open for lunch and dinner monday to Saturday from 1pm3.30pm and then 7pm until late. Don’t miss their popular Swedish lunches every Thursday!

Takeaway and home delivery available.

To make a reservation, call (+34)951 319 087. www.acqua-e-sale.es

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DISCOVER ZOZOÏ MARBELLA OLD TOWN’S GASTRONOMIC SECRET! Zozoï, a beautiful international restaurant nestled in the heart of the Old Town in Marbella, has gained the reputation over the years of being one of Marbella’s hippest restaurants.

You can see that Belgian owners, Maryse and Benoit have put a lot of thought into every detail of their restaurant with their artistic yet rustic decor and inventive dishes that perfectly embrace the very best in international cuisine. When you enter Zozoï, you pass through a charming Andaluz patio area which is typical of what you would expect from any establishment situated in Marbella’s Old Town, which then brings you into the restaurant itself. After walking through the restaurant, which is unique in its design, there is a beautiful terraced area offering al fresco dining throughout the year. The rear terrace is spacious surrounded by plants lit up with cosy orangey lighting, giving an earthy relaxed feel to the space, and during the cooler months offers a glow of warmth from patio heaters.

The menu is varied and interesting appealing to all types of tastes with the likes of king crab in a cayenne white but-

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ter sauce, pan-fried calf’s liver with balsamic glazed red onions, crispy bacon and devil sauce or pizza with scallops with lime, chillies and fresh herbs. All of the dishes are generous and loaded with fresh ingredients presented beautifully. If you are hungry, it is highly recommended to go for the ‘Starters to Share’ as you have the opportunity to try an array of different dishes that Zozoï has to offer including caramelized ribs, Thai crab fish cakes, stuffed mushrooms and Zozoï tartare to name but a few.

As a result of all Maryse and Benoit’s hard work, Zozoï has become a popular dining venue attracting a sophisticated clientele that truly appreciate good food in a stylish but relaxed environment. The waiters are knowledgeable, friendly and at the same time unobtrusive and there is a strong sense of unity amongst the Zozoï team.

This harmony emanates through to the guests within the restaurant making the whole dining experience at Zozoï a very pleasurable night out. Whether you want a romantic night out or a meal with friends, this restaurant delivers on every level as it has managed to find the perfect balance of good quality food, service and ambience.

Open Monday to Saturday 19.30 - 01.00 Plaza Altamirano 1 Marbella Casco Antiguo Tel: 952 85 88 68 www.zozoi.com

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Extravagant, Rich, Perfectly Crafted GOSSET - 400 HUNDRED YEARS OF EXCELLENCE From the finest Grand Crus of marne to the tables of three frontline restaurants in luxurious leisure port, Puerto Banús, Gosset Grande Reserve is lovingly produced at the oldest winery in the Champagne region. made according to the brand’s rigorous Charter of Excellence, Gosset Champagnes can be savoured in some of the world’s most exclusive establishments.

And now Blue Gourmet, part of the Blue Bay Group, is purveying Gosset vintages at a series of well-established businesses — Chateau mona Lisa, Aretusa and Carpaccio. “We are delighted to be offering our clients even higher quality champagnes than before, and at exceptionally reasonable prices,” affirmed Luis Pacheco, Restaurants Operations Director.

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Famous for French and International specials the menu offers classic dishes including their sublime Carpaccio, Foie Gras, Gratinee mussels and Duck Confit among others. Regular entertainment is provided by two of the most sublime singers on the Costa del Sol, mayte martínez — “La Negra mayte” and Arran Harding, one of “The 3 Divos”.

Lovers of authentic Italian cuisine will be delighted

by Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano’s gastronomic offering from authentic Italian chefs using the finest raw ingredients fresh from Italy. With understated Tuscan style décor and cosy candlelit corners Carpaccio is gaining a fast reputation for authentic Italian cuisine at affordable prices.

A cosy restaurant fast gaining a reputation for creative international cuisine - alongside its solid name for authentic Italian specialities. Aretusa’s international nights offer a mouth-watering 3-course menu for 20 Euros per head, along with quality themed entertainment. Restaurante Aretusa is located on the first line in the harbour.

Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús, Marbella Reservations - Tel:+34 952 90 88 08 www.chateaumonalisa.com

Paseo Muelle Ribera 6, Puerto Banús, Marbella Reservations - Tel: + 34 952 81 33 57 www.facebook.com/carpacciobanus

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TOP: Grilled octopus with roasted potato cream and truffle.

RIGHT: Valle del Guadalhorce orange, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit and lime.

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GRANDE RESERVE BRUT: Chardonnay 43 %, Pinot Noir 42% and Pinot meunier 15% Serve: between 8°C and 10°C. Cellar: Up to 4 years IN THE GLASS: Bright and golden in colour ON THE NOSE: The attractive and expressive nose evokes flavours of ripe red blackcurrants, wheat, dried fruits and gingerbread. A promise-filled introduction of outstanding concentrated yet refreshing gourmet scents.

ON THE PALATE: The palate is dominated by refreshing mineral notes combined with a warm and consistent flavour echoing the wine’s richness and plumpness. From under a rich expression of ripe and dried fruit, a gentle persistent freshness comes through. It comprises a subtle and beautifully crafted framework that is the signature of Gosset champagnes.

FOOD mATCHES: Undoubtedly a wine for the table, a perfect match with sweet and subtly spiced dishes of cooked fruit, sweet and sour, tajines, etc. This Champagne is a dual personality that gladly complements elaborate dishes with simplicity as, by nature, it is both tender and tense and sophisticated and confident. www.chateaumonalisa.com

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THE EL LAGO RESTAURANT mARBELLA GETS A NEW ImAGE, mARKED BY

Modernity and Warmth

Restaurant El Lago de marbella, situated in the clubhouse of the Greenlife Golf Course in Elviria Hills, started the 2012 season with a major enhancement to update and improve its facilities, and modernise its image. The michelin star restaurant, reopened its doors in February after undergoing a new image by architectural firm Gonzalez & Jacobson.

The kitchen team led by Chef Diego del Rio remains committed to recovering the deepest flavors of Andalusia, revealing aromas, textures and colours that seemed forgotten. more information at www.restauranteellago.com

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olive oil

Much more than Olive Oil THE OLIVES BEHIND SPANISH OLIVE OIL BRAND HOJIBLANCA Nowadays it is proven that extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest oil, the only natural one and the one with the most beneficial properties for people, and since its inception in 1984, the Hojiblanca Group has become the world’s largest olive oil producer, reaching an annual turnover of 450 million euros. It is a farmer cooperative in the South of Spain with headquarters in Antequera, a few kilometres from malaga. The co-operative produces an increasing average of 130,000 tonnes of olive oil annually, has 94 oil mills and represents over 50,000 farmers. The company also produces tinned and packaged olives, and is the second largest producer in the world in this sector. It is the market leader in Spain for extra virgin olive oil and is highly regarded internationally for its commitment to high quality products and reliability. Hojiblanca already has offices in China and Brazil and trades in 60 countries including the USA, mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, UK, Japan, China, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa.

All the oils and olives that Hojiblanca produce are of their own harvesting, enabling them to guar-

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antee the best quality of their products. In Hojiblanca we take care of the fruit from its blossom until the harvesting of the olives in their prime ripeness; this is the first step in achieving good olives and the optimum quality of extra virgin olive oils.

The combination of traditional methods of harvesting – beating with a stick and hand picking – with the most technologically advanced ones, allows us to start the elaboration process at the same time as the harvesting. In this way, our fruits enter into the production process right after being picked from the tree, an essential factor for obtaining a good extra virgin olive oil and good table olives.

Hojiblanco was the major sponsor for the Elvis Presley Lives! concert which recently took place at the Palacio de Congresos, Marbella. www.hojiblanca.com

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil consists mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids, a healthier type of fat, which is known to reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels, and raise HDL or “good” cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. And thanks to the fruit’s natural antioxidant properties (Tocopherols and b-carotene), it delays the aging process and the development of degenerative deceases.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the only oil that can be consumed directly as it is pressed from the fruit, therefore maintaining its original flavour, aroma and nutritional components.

• High quality Extra Virgin olive oil, like Hojiblanca, contains high levels of antioxidants, such as polyphenols, vitamin E, chlorophyll and carotenoids.

Courtesy of www.hojiblanca.com

The Olive Oil Experience Limited Edition THINK GLOBAL TASTE LOCAL (TGTL)

This gift box is limited to 1000 units and it is an exceptional gift for people who are interested in art, design, culture and obviously fine food.

The box contains three cans of award winning extra virgin olive oil. One from Portugal, one from Spain and the other from Italy. The Portuguese one, awarded this year with a gold medal in the prestigious mario Solinas Award, is produced in a small estate in Trás-os-montes. The Italian comes from Tuscany and the Spanish one from Andalucia, and both international award winners. The limited edi-

tion box of 3 extra virgin olive oils was a Red Dot Award Winner in 2011.

Three young art talents from each country were invited to illustrate the cans by representing something they really love about their countries. The Portuguese Oil is designed by the Portuguese artist mário Belém, the Spanish one is illustrated by mar Hernández from Spain and the Italian one by mauro de Donattis from Italy.

To buy on-line visit tastelocal.prosite.com

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IN ADDITION TO BEING LOW IN FAT AND CALORIES, STRAWBERRIES ARE NATURALLY HIGH IN FIBRE, VITAmIN C, FOLATE, POTASSIUm AND ANTIOXIDANTS — STRAWBERRY SEASON GETS INTO FULL SWING

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Layered Summer Pudding with Blackberries & Strawberries

THE CO-FOUNDER OF DA BRUNO ITALIAN RESTAURANTS, BRUNO FILIPPONE, HAS RELEASED THIS RECIPE, AmONGST mANY OTHERS IN A BOOK “ALmUERZO EN FAmILIA CON BRUNO (A FAmILY LUNCH WITH BRUNO)” WHICH WILL RAISE mONEY FOR THE CRECE FOUNDATION, A CHARITY IN mARBELLA WHICH SUPPORTS THE FAmILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Serves 6 Prepare 15 mins + chilling time Cook 5 mins INGREDIENTS: 4 x 150g pack essential Waitrose Dessert Blackberries 225g strawberries, sliced 3 tbsp crème de cassis 25g caster sugar 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint 7 slices (about 170g) medium, preferably stale, white bread, crusts removed Clotted cream (optional), to serve

Bruno’s Risotto with Pumpkin and Shrimps 2 pumpkin halves (medium size) risotto rice 150 gr 1 shallot prawns (clean) 150 gr chicken stock 300 gr grated parmesan cheese 60 gr butter 150 gr olive oil salt and pepper Firstly clean the pumpkin and remove the “pumpkin meat” with a spoon. Chop the shallot finely and stir fry it with some olive oil and the prawns in a casserole dish. (For this to turn out in the way an Italian try to buy fresh large prawns). Add the rice and let it cook only for a few seconds. Then add the pumpkin meat and chicken stock and let it

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Place the fruit, crème de cassis and sugar into a large saucepan and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Stir through the mint then drain in a sieve, reserving the juice. Soak the bread in the reserved juice and place a third in the base of an 18cm-square dish. Top with half the fruit and mint mixture and spread evenly to the edge of the bread, then repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of bread. Cover with cling film, press down and place a plate with a weight on top. Chill for 3–4 hours, or ideally overnight. Cut into 6 slices and serve with clotted cream and any leftover juice.

Waitrose products can be found at Iceland and Morrisons (Gibraltar) — more than 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/ recipes.

all boil gently until the rice is almost, but not quite done. Add the butter and the parmesan cheese, taste and season to your liking, and let it rest covered for a minute or two. Then put the rice inside each half pumpkin, decorating them with chopped parsley.

Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene and a super important anti-oxidant. It also contains beta-cryptoxanthin which may decrease the possibility of contracting lung cancer for smokers. It also contains other anti-aging properties, promotes healthy vision and helps the immune system to function. Pumpkins are also an excellent source of fibre. When served up this simple recipe looks mouth-watering.

The Da Bruno Italian Restaurants marbella Group are renowned for the many social events, sports and charity involvements in which they participate each year. www.dabruno.com

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WOMENSWEAR SPRING SUMMER 2012 per una Speziale Jacket £69 per una Speziale Dress £85 Earring £9.50 Necklace £12.50 Shoe £29.50 Essential Nail Colour Jade £3 www.marksandspencer.com HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Time with Style

THE MONTBLANC WATCH COLLECTION “PRINCESS GRACE OF MONACO” To create watches for a collection which bears the name of such an European-American icon was a challenge for Montblanc’s designers and jewellers. From the most lavish one-of-a-kind haute joaillerie wristwatch to watches featuring the timelessly attractive combination of stainless steel and diamonds, each model incoprates the inimitable grace and tastefulness of Princess Grace, who always set the most elegant standards, whether she wore a simple daytime dress or an elaborate evening gown with a diadem in her coiffure..

Look out for them El Corte Ingles! electrabike.es

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Electra Bicycle Company, Fashion Cruisers are each a modern masterpiece that rides as good as it looks. With unique personalities integrated throughout the entire bike — from the frame, fenders and chainguards to the carefully crafted saddles with matching grips, rims and tires and their own “Electra LIFE” clothing and accessories collection — a fashionable and sophisticated cycling experience.

The bikes are a modern interpretation of the all-American classic cruiser — and icon of coastal California culture — and the company has spent the past 17 years refining the American cruiser with groundbreaking design and innovative frame geometry to provide a remarkably more balanced and comfortable ride than the slow, clunky cruisers of the past.

Electra Bikes offer 5 product families – Cruiser, Amsterdam Bikes, Townies and Ticinos, as well as kids bikes and various models are available with internal-geared hubs (indicated with an “i”), which are virtually maintenance-free and can be shifted while standing still, or as derailleur versions (indicated with a “D”).

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The other watch models in the Montblanc Collection bear the symbol of the rose petal in the form of a pink sapphire teardrop that also serves as an index to mark the “6 o’clock” position.

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The Coolest Ride this Summer

Floral adoration is expressed in the one-of-a-kind “Pétales de Rose motif” model, on which countless rose-petal contours adorn a white mother-of-pearl dial and white gold bracelet of 605 diamonds.

Photos © Electra Bike

MARIPOSA 3I Open your wings to flight with the Electra Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly).

BoBo Marbella

AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT AND ACCESSORIES STORE LOCATED IN ELVIRIA. Kyboe — Global lifestyle fashion brand inspired by colours. A KYBOE timepiece is a rocking fashion accessory with plenty of attitude.

Nicky Vankets Sparkle with glamorous jewellery and create an instant shine effect.

Centro Comercial Los Pinos 33 Elviria. T: 952 836 564 bobomarbella.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY >

Cambridge 800

WEIGHT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE IN SPAIN The Cambridge Diet, as it was previously known was originally brought in to market in the early 1980’s and since its management buyout in 2005 and rebranding to Cambridge Weight Plan the product has gone from strength to strength.

The nutritional weight plan is now available in Spain, developed under the name of “Cambridge 800”.

Cambridge is a meal replacement food for weight management and comes in bars or sachets of shakes and soups, and contain all the nutrients required for

each meal. It is a safe and healthy option.

Need to achieve your ideal weight, you and your Independent Cambridge Consultant can create a weight loss and long-term weight management plan that suits you and your lifestyle.

For more information please contact Cambridge 800 Consultant for Spain, Sarah Hawes.

T: +34 952 586 324 mobile: +34 650 160 711 sarahhawes@cambridge800.es cambridgeweightplan.co.uk

“REGROW” YOUR TEETH FOR SPRING WITH

Oasis Dental Clinic’s Special Offer on Implants

For the month of march only you can take advantage of a 20% discount on a single dental implant, plus crown. If you have had extractions in the past and feel embarrassed by the resulting spaces, or if you have difficulty chewing because of several missing teeth then now is a good time to think about your options. Traditionally either removable dentures or cutting down adjacent teeth to fix bridges were the only treatment options. However now the placement of an implant in the space can act as an artificial root and form an anchor for an overlying single crown or to replace multiple teeth. make an appointment now for your own Spring clean!

Oasis Dental Clinic is based in Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Marbella.

T: +34 952 766 357 www.oasisdentalmarbella.com

Prepare for Spring with Unique Beauty Spring is the time of year most linked to renewal and rebirth so, with this in mind, Unique Beauty’s team of dedicated professionals is standing by to welcome clients looking for a pre-summer makeover.

The best way to prepare for the warmer months - when we typically expose more skin - is to make sure that you start your beauty routine with a thorough waxing to remove any unwanted hair and a relaxing facial, which will remove any dead skin cells and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Unique Beauty can offer a full range of waxing and facial treatments for both women and men with advice on how best to treat their skin and maintain it in perfect condition.

Unique Beauty can be found in the heart of marbella town at C/Nuestra Señora de Gracia 10.

To find out more or to order contact Unique Beauty on +34 952 827 757, or visitwww.uniquebeauty.es

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BOOST ImmUNE DEFICIENCY AND HELP STAY HEALTHY

Transfer Factor

WHAT IS TRANSFER FACTOR? Transfer Factor is found in our white blood cells where the information for the immune system is stored. Our immune system defends and protects our body from external invaders such as bacteria, fungus (mold) parasites (worms), viruses (herpes, flu) and other agents such pollen or chemicals. If our immune system is not working properly and our defences are down the invaders can get into our bodies.

The Transfer Factor increases our immunity by awakening, fortifying and increasing our natural defences by teaching our immune system what it needs to know. Transfer Factor educates the immune system to recognise, respond, and remember. It provides intelligence. It suppresses auto-immune illnesses, inhibits an hyperactive immune system.

Transfer Factor is not intended to cure or treat disease it is designed to enhance the immune system to function at optimal levels. Your own immune enhancement is responsible for any clinical improvements. There are no secondary effects it is not toxic or addictive neither is it a vitamin, mineral or herb.

The Russian ministry of Health recommend all their doctors to prescribe Transfer Factor products also in Russia it is the first treatment for people with cancer before chemotherapy or radiotherapy. There is a company that has the world wide patent for the high biotechnological filter process which extracts the tiny nano molecules of Transfer Factor from Colostrum and egg yolk, which is then put into capsules, juice or gel. The products are available on all five continents.

For more information please call Susanne on 671 811 804

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Costa Bear Make your own personalised Teddy Bear!

Costa Bear is a fantastic new place for kids to create their very own personalised teddy bear! Situated in the San Pedro de Alcántara industrial estate on the Costa del Sol, Costa Bear was created by two mothers, marisa and Deborah, who felt that there needed to be something more for children to do on the Costa del Sol. It is an ideal venue for children’s parties as it is supervised by fully-qualified staff and there is even a popcorn stall and a chocolate fountain to enjoy.

As you enter through the front door of Costa Bear’s house, you are met by Costa Bear himself.

He sits you around a circular table and he stands in the middle offering advice on how best to put your customised teddy together. You start off by choosing what kind of teddy you would like and then you go about customising him or her. There is a special machine that stuffs your teddy to your exact huggable requirements and then you can start putting other things inside to personalise your teddy even more such as little tags that rep-

resent love, a wish, a hug, courage, friendship or a kiss. You can also give your teddy a nice smell (that lasts for around nine months) such as talc, melon, strawberry, candyfloss, chocolate or jasmine. Everything that goes inside your teddy meets industry standards and is completely childproof.

Now that your teddy is starting to take shape, he needs to make some noise. With a small recording device, you can make your own personal recording or use one of the standard sounds on offer such as a laugh, cry, snore, birthday song plus much more. Once the sound has been stored, the device is put inside your teddy so when you squeeze him or her, they will make the desired sound. All that is left is to do now is to dress the teddy. There is a large selection of garments to choose from at Costa Bear, but if there isn’t anything there that takes your fancy, an outfit can be custom-made for you. After your teddy has been registered and certified with his or her very own ID card, your teddy is ready to go home!

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Marisa is an interior architect by trade so it makes sense that the other side of Marisa and Deborah’s business enters into the world of decoration. Situated inside the same space as Costa Bear, you can find some novelty furniture items that are ideal for a trendy bar, restaurant or home with some fun accessories such as liquid floor tiles, mini silver Chesterfields, a large pink table with moulded white plastic chairs, funky Myyour lamps. There are also some great novelty gift ideas from mugs, schoolbags, paintings, stylish flower pots to novelty toilet roll! If you are in the mood for a bargain, go upstairs to the outlet furniture area where there are a number of furniture items at great value prices.

For more information on Costa Bear, go to www.costabear.com, e-mail info@costabear.com or call (+34) 951 275 793. You can also find Costa Bear on Twitter, Facebook or Linkedin. For BBYU, go to www.bbyu.eu.

Visit them in Calle Budapest 24, Pol. Ind San Pedro de Alcántara 29670.

Open from monday to Saturday 10am-6pm (for Costa Bear parties, these times can be extended). If you would like to hold a party in your home, Costa Bear will go to you!

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FASHION > INSPIRED BY PABLO PICASSO’S CUBIST PAINTINGS, OSCAR DE LA RENTA SPRING 2012 RESORT COLLECTION COULD HAVE BEEN LIFTED FROm A CANVAS OR SCULPTURE.

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A collection that consists of square shapes and contrasting colours and Spanish influences with matador jackets, high waist pants, gowns in flamenco red, pink and vivid greens, and pompom trim flamenco hats made of construction paper. Bold patterns, bright colours, and romantic patterns, show up in dresses, bathing suits, skirts and cardigans that are themselves, pieces of art.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA RETAIL OUTLETS FARAH NOVIAS — muntaner 261. Pral. 2, Barcelona OSCAR DE LA RENTA — Calle Claudio Coello 17, madrid KIDAmA — Plaza Juan Carlos I, N7, #1B, Palma De majorca SHOP ONLINE: www.oscardelarenta.com

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HOTEL SEZZ SAINT-TROPEZ, FRENCH RIVIERA Designer Christophe Pillet has made sure that guests smell, hear and taste ‘holiday’ from their beds and baths.

Interiors reflect the 1950s colour code with a mix of white, light grey, dark brown, light blue and saffron. The extravagant mustards of the carpets and the reds of the light fixtures and linens highlight the subdued palette of local materials.

Photo © manuel Zublena 2010, info@manuelzublena.com

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The property takes inspiration from the region’s most authentic riches: calm breezes, the quality of the mediterranean light, the deep blue sea, lush green plantations and fields of fragrant lavender.

From Saint-Tropez to the sitting room Photos © manuel Zublena 2010, info@manuelzublena.com

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TAKE HOmE EXCLUSIVE CHRISTOPH PILLET DESIGNS AT HOTEL SEZZ SAINT-TROPEZ

Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez takes environmentalism seriously and has incorporated a range of ecofriendly measures such as rainwater recycling, LED technology throughout the property and electric shuttles. The car parking is located under Eucalyptus carbon absorbent trees.

A spacious central pool area where sun-lovers and socialites lounge on furniture designed by Christophe Pillet.

Holiday trinkets and souvenirs often clutter up the home, or end up lost in a cupboard. Not those of Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez! This intimate and glamorous resort on the Côte d’Azur offers its guests the unique opportunity to take home a piece of their holidays – Christophe Pillet’s furniture custom-made for the Sezz Saint-Tropez.

Guests can order exclusive pieces directly from the hotel. These are not available for retail sale anywhere else. The collection includes a variety of outdoor furnishings, including the Summer Set Chair, a single shell chair made from woven metal cables that is certain to add glamour to any home.

The hotel celebrated its completion in July 2011. Trained under Philippe Starck, Christophe Pillet is a French designer with world-

The villas are designed with a loft concept and are filled with airy, open spaces.

They come with a private pool, two bedrooms and a separate sitting room.

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TRAVEL & LEISURE > wide recognition in the fashion and luxury worlds.

He is responsible for a range of products and furniture and regularly showcases his work at Salone del mobile in milan and at Imm cologne. Pillet has also designed buildings and interiors, from clothing stores such as Lacoste Club in Paris to bars and restaurants such as maison Blanche in morocco and Bar du Port in Saint Tropez.

Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez is the brainchild of hotelier Shahé Kalaidjian and designer Christophe Pillet who had already worked together in 2005 to create Hotel Sezz in Paris. Pillet designed every object, from the light fixtures to the faucets in the bathrooms. “This project was a dream for me as I was able to get really involved in every aspect of the design,” Pillet says. “It is a very rare opportunity for a designer.”

Pillet and Kalaidjian had in mind a holiday story for Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez that would be different to their urban property in Paris. “We did not reproduce Sezz Paris in Saint-Tropez; we went one step further in the adventure,” Pillet explains. “It’s a property full of light and air where guests can smell, hear and taste “vacation” from their beds and baths.

The furniture at Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez is like in a summer house – a composition of individual pieces, each with plenty of character.”

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The astounding volumesculpture in the lobby, also becomes an enormous bench.

Stainless steel waterfall bath spouts and oversized square spa shower heads blend beautifully with materials typical of Province: exotic wood and local sandstone tiling. With views of the Japanese garden, guests can experience the region’s beauty from an entirely new perspective.

The furniture and objects in the hotel were produced by Italian and American furniture brands. For example, the lighting fittings were created by mazzega and Oluce; the bathroom fixtures crafted by Fantini, the sinks are manufactured by Boffi and the chairs by Emeco. For the rooms, Pillet was inspired by the colour code of the fifties.

Chairs in light blue, carpets in saffron, red lamps and grey duvets contrast with light curtains, white stone floors and panelled walls in dark walnut wood. His signature piece is the Jade Lounge Chair which he designed for Porro. The chair has a blackash wood frame, a jade blue leather seat and is characterized by soft and wavy lines.

The public spaces also feature custom-made furniture. Large sunbeds surround the central pool area. The focal point of the lobby is an artful composition of Pillet’s designs. A striking semi-circular sofa cocoons guests with its extra high backrest. Its sides curve in showing off a slatted ash wood backing. Adding visual interest is a grouping of silver and white ceramic coffee tables, round and of differing sizes. Restaurant Colette is furnished with Pillet’s Summer Set Chairs made from woven metal cables and softened with white linen cushions.

Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez offers a new hospitality experience on the French Riviera. Surrounded by a lush wooden park and within walking distance to the beach, guests can truly sink into their holidays.

The resort’s layout resembles a small Provençal village with 35 bungalows, cocoons and two villas, all grouped around an azure pool.

Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez Route des Salins, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France For reservations, please visit www.designhotels.com/hotel_sezz_st_tropez or call UK: 00 800 37 46 83 57 Rates: EUR 400 to 2,200 Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez is a member of Design Hotels™

Each of the guest rooms is individually designed and has an outdoor shower, its own terrace that leads out to the central pool or into a private garden.

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State-of-the-art

Sustainable Seawater Therapy The mercure Thalasia Costa de murcia, recently opened in 2011 on the shores of the mediterranean, is a 4-Star franchised hotel located in the heart of San Pedro del Pinatar Nature Park, less than 1 km away from the mediterranean Sea and 40 km away from Cartagena. An ideal location for cultural visits, especially due to its well known roman theatre, and a diversity of activities available in the area including golf, diving, sailing and nice walks or bike rides in Las Salinas Nature Park.

The hotel boasts 211 rooms with terrace, two restaurants and three bars. The outdoor swimming pool with solarium, the meeting area of 1.000 square metres, sport facilities and one of the most modern and eco-sustainable thalassotherapy centre in Spain, are all amenities which turn mercure Thalasia Costa de murcia into the ideal hotel both for business and leisure trips.

AN ECO-SUSTAINABLE THALASSOTHERAPY CENTRE Guests can ultimately relax and enjoy the latest health and beauty treatments in an eco-sustainable spa that takes up 4,500 square metres. The spa extracts water from the mediterranean Sea and has a large 34ºC seawater pool, jacuzzis, water beds, rehabilitation pool, aqua gym pool, cascade and swan neck fountains. It also offers to its clients a marine circuit composed of biothermic shower, Finnish sauna, sea stove, walkway, ice cave and relaxing pool; a labyrinth of contrasts

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for total relaxation.

Besides the wellness provided, these treatments have preventive and therapeutic characteristics due to the high grade of saltiness of the water. The hotel has its own medical team which helps guests with treatments that best suits their needs.

Products used for treatments are ecological and natural, based on salts and mud from the sea.

The thalassotherapy centre maintains its temperature thanks to 5,000W photovoltaic equipment that reduces CO2 emission to 60%, contributing to environmental caring.

To complete the thalassotherapy treatments, mercure Thalasia Costa de murcia has an “Aesthetic and Beauty Department”.

THE BEST OF mEDITERRANEAN CUISINE IN LA SAL RESTAURANT A cosy restaurant inspired by the staterooms of a ship that has private spaces to enjoy a meal with intimacy. The menu combines the best of the traditional cuisine from murcia and nouvelle cuisine at the same time with seasonal food. The speciality of this “marine restaurant” is the classical caldero de pescado, a recipe of rice with various species of fish from menor Sea. Mercure Thalasia Costa de Murcia Avda del Puerto 327-329 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain www.mercure.com

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A new Concept A new Maserati MASERATI’S VISION OF A HIGH PERFORMING SPORT LUXURY SUV.

For some reason SUVs today never seem to offer the kind of uplifting driving pleasure and luxury atmosphere that are two givens of today’s high-end sports and luxury cars, and this is precisely what Maserati has set out to do. It’s new sport luxury SUV concept was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the forerunner of the future Maserati range, creating at once discontinuity by entering a new segment, and continuity by maintaining the integrity of Maserati’s DNA. The idea of a sport luxury SUV is naturally not totally new to Maserati. Many will remember the Kubang concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. At a time in which few other brands were going in the direction of a sport luxury SUV, Maserati was already thinking to build one.

Today potential synergies with sister brand Jeep – a brand that 70 years ago created a new segment of the market and is today a leader of this very segment – are the important catalyst for Maserati’s own interpretation of a sport luxury SUV. The essence and all major system components of the Maserati sport luxury SUV will unmistakably be Maserati: style, engine, suspensions, brakes, handling and performance will all be 100%

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Maserati in picture-perfect continuity with the brand’s core values of sportiness, style, elegance, luxury, performance and craftsmanship.

The distinctive Maserati style that makes the Kubang immediately recognisable as a true Maserati has been created by the Maserati Style Centre headed by Lorenzo Ramaciotti. Perfection is enhanced with the introduction of aniline leather, platinum effect metals and a special crackle finish. New-generation high-tech Maserati proprietary engines will be designed in Modena by Paolo Martinelli – Head of the Maserati Powertrain Department and for nearly 30 years at Ferrari, where he also served as engine chief of the Formula One racing team – and will be produced in Maranello by Ferrari.

An AT 8 speed automatic transmission and specific performance settings such as suspensions, brakes, steering will be exclusively developed

in Modena for the Maserati sport luxury SUV by the Maserati Product Development Department.

Until today Maserati has been producing sedans, coupes and two- or four-seater convertibles. Whether we named them Quattroporte, GranTurismo or GranCabrio — or, before them, Ghibli, Mistral, Bora or Indy — their common denominator rested in two words: sportiness and luxury.

Times have changed: sportiness and luxury today don’t have just one definition. They can also take the form of a very dynamic looking and high performing sport luxury SUV. Rumours have it that once in production Maserati could possibly change the SUV’s name from Kubang to Cinqueporte, but whatever it’s called the new top end of luxury SUV’s is looking quite prepared to take on the likes of BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne.

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Gibraltar Wedding Workshop HOW TO GET HITCHED WITHOUT A HITCH Planning the happiest day of your life should be a fun and rewarding process however constraints of time, money and knowledge can turn a labour of love into daily nightmare. Local specialists medWeddings are here to spare you from emotional meltdown with a Wedding Workshop at the Eliott Hotel on Friday 27 April from 4.30pm.

Jeanette Obytz of medWeddings has been helping love struck couples get married in Gibraltar for over a decade now and believes the Wedding Workshop will save brides-to-be time, money and stress.

Jeanette explains, “The majority of women only get married once which means they have no prior experience to draw on to create the perfect day. Enlisting the services of a wedding planner is one clever solution, but I realize it’s not for everyone. Our Wedding Workshop will gather together a range of professionals from photographers to florists, fitness instructors to caterers, and each will impart their insider tips through presentations, seminars and informal chat so that guests have the confidence and the knowhow to make their wedding a success.”

Taking place across a five hour evening session, the Wedding Workshop will encompass every aspect of the big day. Experts will cover logistics — the location, travel bookings, invitations and the guest list; the design touches — colour schemes, hair styles, make-up, flowers, the cake, table decorations and the all-important dresses; and finally entertainment — the music, DJs, bands, photography and a video memory of the entire occasion.

Jeanette continues, “We want the Wedding Workshop to be fun. Nervous brides-to-be can meet others in the same boat over a welcome drink in a relaxed atmosphere and of course bring the fiancé, bridesmaids, mothers and even mothers-in-law to get some hands-on knowledge. We’ll only recommend reputable suppliers and help them keep an eye on that budget to stop it spiralling out of control.”

FLORAL DEMONSTRATION BY ANN COLBY NAFAS East England Area Demonstrator from Norwich TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2012 Ann has competed at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show in 2010, has been involved in some high profile corporate events and weddings, and has also arranged flowers at Westminster Abbey.

Due to the unexpected closure of Estepona Floral Art Club regular venue the details of where the meeting will be held will be posted on the Club’s the FaceAnn Colby book page. www.facebook.coesteponafloralartclub Barbara — T: 951 17 05 73 esteponafloralartclub@hotmail.com

Sweet Creations SWEET CREATIONS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE EXCITING LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW OFFICE IN MARBELLA SPAIN. Sweet Creations specialise in making sweet trees, sweet sushi and candy buffets, using a large variety of sweets. Retro or Classic they have brought sweets back in a very big way. The team creates bespoke trees to your specifications, ideal for corporate events, weddings, themed parties, award ceremonies, and more. Sweet Trees are also available in Kosher and Vegetarian.

The event is priced at just £35 for brides-to-be and £20 for each additional guest. To book or for more information call +350 580 08355, email info@medweddings.com, buy directly online at www.medweddingsexpress.com/Specialoffer or pop into Serenity Beauty on Gibraltar’s main Street, nº113. Suppliers, speakers and sponsors can get involved from as little as £50 – please call for more information.

For the location of the Eliott Hotel visit www.eliotthotel.com

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