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Cool, luxurious, practical brands at eezy

With so many high price-point interior stores on Mallorca, it can be tricky to find furniture that still offers quality without the expense. Enter eezy…

“Workshop” at Baibén in Puerto Portals

In an exclusive dining room above Baiben restaurant in Puerto Portals, Michelin star Chef Arellano, shares culinary souvenirs in a “world food” experience.

Vincent Van Gogh madman or genius?

An interesting presentation by Anthony Russell, a cultural historian, writer, and artist about Vincent Van Gogh on behalf of the Arts Society and sponsored by Blevins Franks Mallorca.

A romantic rooftop hideaway in Palma

A romantic rooftop hideaway in Palma

Looking for a quiet spot for dinner away from the crowded Palma streets? An enchanting rooftop restaurant is my recommendation!

Porcelanosa unveils renovated showroom in Palma

State of the art kitchens, bathrooms, wall and floor tiles were the main attractions at Porcelanosa’s special relaunch of its Palma showroom. Find out more.

Charles Fazzino visits Palma

Mensing Gallery put on a great event with guests enjoying a flamenco performance as they feasted their eyes on Fazzino’s new collection. Find out more.

Luxury Online

With online sales growing monthly, business managers need to find an e-commerce strategy that works for them. Gone are the days when a simple website was sufficient presence in the virtual world. Helen Cummins discusses the challenges facing luxury brands online.

Palma College leavers’ dinner 2017

The fourth leavers’ dinner at Palma College was, as always, a heartfelt event, with the founders congratulating students and reflecting on their time.

Friday Lunch at Puro

The coolest weekends start early at Puro Hotel, where Palma’s trendy set go for the Opio Friday Lunch,here’s another great reason to look forward to Friday!

KARE reveals new home & decor trends for 2017

Design enthusiasts from across the island attended Kare store where Mallorcan artist Jose Luis Mesas exhibited some of his stunning artwork.

HORECA Baleares

With 65 exhibitors and a stream of events and tastings with top local chefs, Horeca Baleres brought out the best in the Mallorcan food scene.

Faking it!

Luxury brands suffer damage to their business with the prevalence of high-quality fake products available worldwide. Helen Cummins investigates the impact that buying fakes has on the industry and what it says about the consumers of imitations.

International Dinner Parties

Adrienne Cullen is an author and journalist based in south-west France. She’s an enthusiastic dinner party hostess – and an even more enthusiastic guest.

Personal Branding

In today’s fast-paced business world, change is constant and competition is rife. Victoria Amengual discovers how Personal Branding can help you stand out from the crowd.

Amal Clooney wears Dior

Wife of George Clooney, Amal choose Dior haute couture for the red carpet golden Globe Awards.

The Princess Grace Awards Gala

Dior agrees a three year sponsorship deal with the Princess Grace Foundation which will see the late princess’s life celebrated with a number of upcoming events.

Gold Party at Meliá de Mar

Meliá de Mar hosted the Gold Party as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.

How to take care of pearls

Learn how to take care of your pearls so that they will last forever! Find out how to store and clean your pearl necklaces, bracelet, earrings and rings here.

Why are Majorcan Pearls special?

Find out why Majorcan pearls are considered to be the best world-wide. Simple, elegant, versatile, classic and modern – Almond Blossom pearls are forever!

London Fashion Week Winter 2013

Video of London Fashion Week showing the Fall/ Winter collections 2013 and lots of streets style.

Orla Kiely Winter 2013 Collection

Orla Kiely gave a memorable showing of her Winter 2013 Collection at London Fashion Week with a strong 60’s influence – backcombed hair and flower slides, red wool coats and a-line skirts were a delight to behold.

500 Best Hotels in the World

Find the best hotels in the world determined by a survey from the Travel and Leisure experts and plan your next luxury trip abroad.

Luxury Brands Focus on Lifestyle

Find out why more and more traditional luxury brands are appealing to wider audiences by becoming more lifestyle orientated, here….

Sir Stirling Moss

One of the original jet-setters, he remains an icon of the racing world, in huge demand around the world even today. The legendary Sir Stirling Moss talks to Angela Sara West about his travels, properties, his remarkable racing career and Grand Prix memories.

The Bestselling Contemporary Artists

There are almost as many ways to measure what artists are selling for the highest bids at auction as there are art movements – so who are the world’s bestselling living contemporary artists?

Who Buys Luxury?

To spend €40,000 on a watch is not what the vast majority of people can do at the drop of a hat – so who are the big spenders? And what is their motivation to buy luxury? Helen Cummins investigates.

Louis Vuitton Classic Car Race 2012

Louis Vuitton’s vintage car race will be back in Italy travelling from Monte Carlo to Venice between the 23rd to 28th April.

Pinterest: A Place to Store your Dreams

An overview about how to use the fastest growing website of all times Pinterest – it is a great place to store your dreams and be inspired while surfing the internet.

Inspiration

Photo shoot at CCAndratx, featuring fashion by Boss & Pinko.

Style Recycle

Fashion shoot “Recycle with style” an abcMallorca production, fotos by Thomas Baar.

Wow Look at You Now

This Christmas and New Year you might want to spend a little less time slaving over a hot stove and more time in front of the mirror. Yes, 50’s glamour is back…