2020 Spring

East Side Story, Cayman Islands Held in the palm of nature, true happiness reveals itself in the transparent appeal of an open house on Cayman’s windswept east coast.	-	A Vision to Behold, Turks and Caicos Enviably located amidst the heavenly transcendence of Grace Bay on the northeast coast of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Vision Beach’s genius lies in its perfect blend of beauty and substance.

Out of Africa, Cayman Islands Featuring the finest Afro-Caribbean fusion, doors open on the fiercest design makeover to hit Cayman’s scene-stealing Seven Mile Beach.	-	Periwinkle, Cayman Islands Periwinkle is a beacon of sustainable development, embodying the values of the past and embracing the technologies of the future.

Azure Realty Ltd. – Cayman Islands Azure Realty is a real estate firm with a difference: it’s a boutique firm focused on offering quality listings, exceptional service and true southern hospitality.	-	Cayman-style As the Cayman Islands keep pace with global trends and innovations, the growing discourse on ‘Cayman-style’ highlights a concern that what makes these islands uniquely Caymanian is in danger of being lost.

De-Light-ful – Pendants & Chandeliers Thanks to the creativity and constant innovation of designers, chandeliers and pendant lights – meaning any lights that hang from the ceiling – now come in a dizzying array of shapes, sizes, styles and materials. But choosing the right one is as much about function as form. So what do you need to consider when choosing the right light to hang?	-	Pretty up the Powder Room Usually tucked away in small spaces, powder rooms can suffer from design neglect. Yet it is precisely because we don’t spend much time in them that guest bathrooms are places we can take some design risks. Turn a utilitarian space into something far more dramatic with bold wall colours, stylish lighting and well-chosen accessories.

From blueprint to built	-	We're ready for you now, Mr. Hydes Forty-five years after his inaugural exhibition at The Royal Palms Hotel, Grand Cayman, a career-defining retrospective of outsider-artist, Bendel Hydes’ life’s work at The National Gallery for the Cayman Islands, sees the native son embraced as the founding father of contemporary Caymanian art.

Bush Medicine “Everything was bush, bush, bush in those days. Even in washing clothes they had special bushes they washed clothes with.” – Samuel Ebanks (Cayman Islands National Archive Memory Bank Interview).	-	The Inner Warrior “A warrior accepts that we can never know what will happen to us next. We can try to control the uncontrollable by looking for security and predictability, always hoping to be comfortable and safe. But the truth is that we can never avoid uncertainty. This not-knowing is part of the adventure. It’s also what makes us afraid.” – Pema Chodron

Yoga and Pilates If you want to develop long, lean muscles and a strong core, yoga and Pilates may be your best bet.	-	Fitness Essentials Must-Haves, Fitness Essentials

Setting the Scene Must-Haves, Setting the Scene	-	Zen in the Den Must-Haves, Zen in the Den

Reinstatement Cost Assessments: Be prepared	-	She Shed – Your Private Escape Men have been sloping off to their man caves to drink beer, play with power tools, watch sports or indulge in other manly pastimes for years. Why shouldn’t ladies have a similar place to escape to?

Customise your closet When every piece of footwear, jewellery and clothing sits in its rightful place and you can casually cast your eye over your entire wardrobe, getting ready becomes a calming ritual.	-	Sensational Seafood – Cayman Islands Freshly caught fish, masterfully prepared and discreetly delivered, only steps from the ocean – that’s an experience to be savoured, at home or away. We’ve scoured the region to find the finest seafood restaurants all of which are bound to set your taste buds tingling

Suzy Soto – A tourism pioneer A tourism pioneer, a pillar of the community and something of a local legend, Suzy Soto’s life has been filled with adventure, achievement and accolades.	-	Dr. Carrie Manfrino – The Caribbean's Coral Reef Crusader Dr. Carrie Manfrino cuts a diminutive figure, but in the world of coral reef conservation she is a giant. Founder, President and Senior Scientist at Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI), she is leading the charge to unlock the secrets of coral reef resilience before time runs out for this most vulnerable and threatened ecosystem.

KUAVO Cayman Howard McLaughlin, Kuavo Cayman Broker/Owner, discusses how the current global economic climate might affect the Cayman real estate market in 2020.	-	Cayman Villas – Celebrating 50 years of business in the Cayman Islands Founded by Penny Cumber, what began as a one-woman property management business run out of a home office has grown into Cayman’s leading vacation rental firm. Now managed by Penny’s daughter Juliet, Cayman Villas has over 100 properties on all three islands, a staff of 13 and high hopes for the future.

A. L. Thompson’s – celebrating 70 years A. L. Thompson’s is a household name in the Cayman Islands. It’s where contractors, homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, and interior design enthusiasts go to find the widest selection of building supplies and home products in the islands, all under one roof.	-	Bahia, Cayman Islands Davenport Development, industry leaders in the design and construction of luxurious yet affordable homes in Cayman, will be breaking ground on their latest development in mid-2020.

Resorts that go Beyond Today’s Caribbean travellers want more from their vacation time than a sun lounger and a pool. They want to engage in new activities, have unique experiences, and go home feeling both refreshed and enriched.	-	Postcard from Jamaica Jamaica regularly makes an appearance among the top ‘coolest’ Caribbean islands. With its dreadlocked Rastas, sweet reggae rhythms, jaw-droppingly delicious jerk and that infectious, charming accent, it’s easy to see how it earned its standing. Beyond all that, there’s plenty to explore on this island and we’ve rounded up just a few must-dos for you.

Tamarind Caribbean Flavour	-	Kokedama How to hang a string garden.

345AV INTRODUCES DEVIALET PHANTOM SPEAKERS TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS	-	AGUA’S FAMILY-STYLE LUNCH TAKES SUNDAYS TO A NEW LEVEL

A. L. THOMPSON’S RENAMES MAJOR DEPARTMENT	-	COMPLIMENTARY BEDDING CONSULTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BEDSIDE MANOR

BUTTERFIELD WELCOMES YOU TO NEW BANKING CENTRE AT CAMANA BAY	-	DDL DRIVING LONG TERM MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PROJECT FORWARD

MERCEDES HYBRIDS NOW AVAILABLE AT CAR CITY	-	DESIGN STUDIO WELCOMES NEW INTERIOR DESIGNER

ENCOMPASS ATTENDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR GRAND OPENING OF NEW CARTIER BOUTIQUE	-	HOME GAS INTRODUCES NEW OUTDOOR LIVING RANGE

IDG PAVE THE WAY FOR INTERIOR DESIGN AND HOME FURNISHINGS	-	IRG CELEBRATES MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

ISLAND HERITAGE OFFERS MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR YOU TO INVEST YOUR PENSION WITH CONFIDENCE	-	KIRK FREEPORT OPENS NEW CARTIER BOUTIQUE AT BAYSHORE MALL

KAILANI – A CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON HOTEL OFFERS LUCRATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES	-	OLEA – STAMP DUTY PAID!

OBMI PROJECT SHORT-LISTED FOR MULTIPLE AWARDS	-	PARAMOUNT SUPPLIES PORCELAIN TILE FOR OWEN ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROVENANCE PROPERTIES WINS CIRE AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR	-	REM SERVICES LTD OPENS SECOND LOCATION

ROBERT TOWELL ARCHITECT RELOCATES TO NEW GEORGE TOWN LOCATION	-	NEW DESIGNS IN THE CARIBBEAN BLUE COLLECTION AT RUGS ORIENTAL

DR. JENNIFER DOULL JOINS SYNERGY’S TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS	-	TRIO ARCHITECTURE WELCOMES CAROLINA HANE TO LEAD INTERIOR DESIGN DIVISION

2020 Spring

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