Last weekend we visited one of the most charming places in Andalucia – a little town called Mijas. If you search Mijas on the map you will see that there are three little villages with the same name – Mijas pueblo, located in mountains, Mijas Costa and La Cala de Mijas. Apparently, they all refer…
Traveling with your family and friends it’s probably the most common way to do it when it comes to leisure. But we are all part of groups o people in our community, can be our Yoga classes, piano lessons, football team…, the possibilities are endless when it comes to group activities. In order to cultivate…
What you need to know Méribel is the heart of “Les 3 Vallés”, the largest ski area in Europe, with more than 600 km of slopes. The town offers a homely and charming atmosphere; all the houses are of traditional winter style taking care of the natural environment that surrounds him: wood, slate or stone…
Winter is a challenging time for many, especially those who aren’t gung ho about skiing, skating, and the general feeling of cold air touching their skin. Months spent indoors and limited sunlight contributes to the development of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), particularly in regions where winter lingers. One of the best ways to perk up…
Loft conversions, quirky architecture, unusual buildings or just irregular spatial proportions… whatever the particular characteristics of your interior space, sloping ceilings are a common problem. How do you deal with these features in your kitchen design? The good news is that with a bit of planning and arranging, you can make the most of awkward…
Whether you experience a burst pipe or high water from too much rain, it is possible to salvage some of your possessions instead of losing everything you care about in a flood. Although you need to act quickly, you can save old photographs, books, furniture, and other things that you value. Use these seven tips…
Water is something that we rarely think about, we go to the faucet, turn it on and expect it to be there. We wash with it, shower with it, shave, drink it, wash our dishes, clothes, and food with it, cook with it and water our plants with it, when we stop to think, it…
The EKCONCEPT Architecture Lab is a minimalist in-house designed work space at the heart of Beirut. Reaching the first floor via the building’s exterior staircase, you can directly enter into an open space where people can work outside the office space. The designers have placed a coffee canteen inside, a central reading area, a display…
The outside of your house is just as important as the inside, for it is part of your castle, your escape. Even if you are not selling your home, it should have “curb-appeal“, basically, be as nice as it can for you, and your neighbors. Locating the right landscaping company to help fix and maintain…
Big skylights bring in natural light and provide great views, but also contribute to unwanted heat during the summer months. Fortunately, you can reduce heat gain by 40% or more, and still enjoy all the benefits of a beautiful set of skylights, merely by installing shades. Back in the day, it was inconvenient to build dormers…
Among the most underemphasized areas of a home are its windows. When considering a home improvement project to take on, adding shutters is among the easiest ways to give your house a facelift. You’ll increase the value of your property by adding curb appeal after mindfully selecting the right window shutters for your style of…
Singapore has something new for businesses looking for a fresh space to work. Currently, the country is experiencing a renaissance of coworking spaces. It seems to be a move toward fleshing out spaces that focus on groups with specific needs. If this is your case, there are older established actors that can provide your company…