We meet the founders of Contain; a slow design studio collaborating with Mallorca’s finest craftsmen to create bespoke illuminations.

We meet the founders of Contain; a slow design studio collaborating with Mallorca’s finest craftsmen to create bespoke illuminations.
Co-founder of Birgit Müller shares their philosophy and secret behind the success of their award-winning sustainable kitchens.
Mallorca has committed itself to a model of sustainable development. We propose 10 actions you can take to help Mallorca become more eco-friendly.
Pedro Martín, director of construction company Llull Sastre clarifies what makes each of his projects unique and why sustainability is key to success.
Dr Helen Cummins meets with General Director Rubén Zamora to discuss the opening of the hotel, and his thoughts on the hospitality industry in Mallorca.
The shoe company Yuccs is bringing Slow Fashion made on Mallorca to Europe. Founder Pablo Mas talks about the “most comfortable shoe in the world”.
Owner of abcMallorca, Helen Cummins, shares her experience of running her Mallorca business in light of COVID-19 and its effect on the local economy.
The coronavirus crisis has had a huge impact our mental wellbeing, but psychologist Nicole Blay shares strategies to stay healthy in these uncertain times.
Act Series is the avant-garde footwear firm belonging to Mallorcan Isabel Rotger. The brand merges the quintessential Mediterranean shoe with Nordic style.
Slow Luxury Living in Mallorca, Helen explains why there is a growing interest slowing down and appreciating where we are at present.
Helen Cummins and her friends successfully cycled 312km, completing the entire lap of the island in just 2 days and raising over 6k for charity!
Parietti is Mallorca’s new sustainable cycling brand, dedicated to the island’s heritage and its local hero Antonio Parietti Coll.
Beauty treatments began with Cleopatra and her baths of lactic acid, Dr Morano tells us. Today’s treatments are considerably more advanced.
In the hands of second generation sisters Carolina and Olivia, BM Studio continues its success with projects that draw from some of the world’s top brands.
Drew Aaron and his team at Gallery Red welcomed visitors to their exhibition for Nit de l’ Art 2020 which included works from Aldo Comas and Julio Feroz.
His cooking inspires pride in locals and wonder in visitors. Find out what’s next for one the island’s best loved chefs, Santi Taura.
Slow Living Mallorca by Helen Cummins offers a carefully-curated selection of inspiring ideas and authentic experiences to live your best life on Mallorca.
Beauty is not the only outcome. Dr Fernández works on an emotional level to restore her patients’ original youthful facial structures.
Their customers read like a who’s who of Mallorca. When you want the best tailor-made metal work on Mallorca you go to Pradas!
From Kundalini yoga to a session of Naturopathy, Mariana Salinas opens up about her health and wellness space, Sadhana Works in Bendinat.
Organic Studio can’t be defined by a single item. It’s the sum of its careful selection which creates consistently beautiful homes.
The founder of Hema Interiors shares with us how a Zen Buddhist philosophy inspires her designs for beautiful, soulful and happy homes.
The success story of how Juan Picornell established three successful restaurant brands in only thirteen years could be taken from a marketing textbook.
After fleeing a war zone Zahraa Kareem was offered a scholarship at Palma College, a unique opportunity that inspired her to become an artist.
Designer Marlene Albadalejo from La Pecera in Mallorca creates stylish furniture designs that can be found all over the world.
Elisabeth Colom has created a timeless, sustainable and quality item. SANTAPALMA is not just a brand, but a philosophy of life dedicated to responsable consumption.
In 2014 Julià Panadès started making assemblages with ocean plastic, something that informs his larger practice and relationship to the world.
Klas Käll from Rialto Living collaborates with Güell-Lamadrid to present a new collection of fabrics inspired by Mallorca’s landscape.
Another year, another release of great books inspired by Mallorca. Find out which ones made the cut in this list of the best books of 2020.
Birgit Müller understands that a kitchen is the centerpiece of the home in her functional yet stylish designs which can be found in Port Andratx.
Sabrina Sassi, founder of Coaching Palma, wants to change the perception of what a personal coach does and explains how she can help you reach your goals.
The only night of the year where dancing, fire and devils come together! Live the unforgettable Correfoc experience with loud music and a fiery spectacle!
At 81 years-old, María Gibert is showing the younger generation how it’s done with her famous Recetas Mallorquinas channel on Youtube.
Santi Taura, Mallorca’s cherished chef reveals what it means to follow traditional Mallorcan recipes and move his restaurant to Hotel El Lorenç in Palma.
Klas Käll and Barbara Bergman owners of Rialto Living, explain what it means to turn an interior design store into a place that feels like home.
Mallorca’s capital is picture perfect. From cobbled streets to swaying palm trees, Palma is set to become one of Europe’s hottest city-break destinations.
Knowing which area of Palma to live in can be tricky given the variance in style and surrounding ambience – take a peek at the best areas to live in.
Palma’s mayor José Hila Vargas reveals his plans for 2020 as he hopes to create a city that is innovative, sustainable and open all year around.
Palma offers a selection of food markets where you can go for lunch or dinner, all of which guarantee a buzzy Spanish atmosphere and local produce.
Wow-factor pieces fill Gallery Red and its founder Drew Aaron is one of the top 50, under-50s art collectors in the world. Find out more.
H&M present their new concept store in Palma which has been given a special reformation to connect the store to the city and its art.
Discover the story behind the artisan ceramic label Vimbi Vimbi and how restorers Ana Nadal and Natalia de Nicolás set-up their business.
The new Pronova Clinic combines minimalist design and innovative concepts which focus solely on the well-being of the patient.
Socías y Roselló launched their new lighting design space in style last night, treating their guests to fine gastronomy, live music and champagne.
Find out about all the latest Home & Décor news on Mallorca this autumn including Edificam’s new headquarters and the new showroom at Espacio Home Design.
Fontis International is one of Mallorca’s leading construction companies commended for their ability to secure some of the finest sea-view plots.
From a dilapidated storeroom to a bright new dwelling, another neglected space is brought back to life in the capital’s historic quarter.
One of Mallorca’s leading interior designers Organic Studio have gone against the grain to complete another outstanding project.
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