Homes
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
No ordinary rainbow
The start of a new season brings along with it myriad new colours. Francesca Falzon shares a fair dose of tips and ideas on how to decorate your home. Of course, everyone has their own favourite colours. These may vary from vibrant...
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
New location for The House Shop Interiors
The House Shop Interiors has relocated to the Marina Business Centre in Abate Rigord Street, Ta’ Xbiex. The new showroom is spacious and spread over one floor, making it easily accessible to view the vast collection of items on display.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Calligaris concept store
Ideacasa recently unveiled its Calligaris concept store and Christmas corner on the first floor of their showroom. The store features a modern environment which is in line with the brand’s image. The Calligaris range features a vast selection of...
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
New rug collection
Hand-woven kilim rugs in 100 per cent fresh cotton in traditional Anatolian theme designs were recently launched at The Rug Gallery, Sliema. The colours are sun-faded and give a special vintage feel. Shirvan (right) is part of the Arabella collec...
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
First Rug Company store in Malta
The Rug Company, creators of fine, contemporary handmade rugs, opened its first showroom in Malta last month. Founded in London in 1997 by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, The Rug Company has become internationally recognised for combining c...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Simonne Pace
Editorial: There to be enjoyed
I have been meaning to spruce up my house a tad but I haven’t found the right time yet. I have been wanting to try a new mince pie dough but I’ve bought the ingredients and keep putting it off. I would like to order...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Barbara Bode
Beautiful ballast
Stroll into a hacienda, glance inside a colonial mansion or take a look at most older houses in the historic centre of Mérida, capital city of the Yucatán, and you are likely to be dazzled by the floors. Most are made...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Deana Luchia
It’s cold outside
Log fires, gas heaters or under-floor heating? Deana Luchia asks what is the best way to stay warm this winter? Despite its reputation for year-round sunshine, Malta has its share of wintry weather. And while we are not talking...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
New external door technology
An innovate product for the home – frameless glass curtains – was recently launched on the market. Each glass curtain enclosure is custom-made and meticulously installed to ensure a view without water, wind and dust...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Revamped furniture premises displays more extensive range
Oxford House recently completed a major refurbishment at its furniture showroom in Mrieħel. This revamp was intended to bring the -1 level up to the same standard as the other floors in the building, with customers being able to appreciate...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Win a dream wedding worth €15,000
For the second consecutive year, events and weddings catering company Island Caterers, in collaboration with Camilleri Paris Mode, Myoka Spas, Sterling Jewellers and Alistair Floral Designer, is trying to make one’s wedding dream more...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
New Qormi showroom for energy solutions
A new showroom in Triq il-Kaċċatur, Qormi – belonging to Bajada New Energy – features a wide range of products and renewable energy solutions. The company represents world leading brands such as Novotherm Solar water heaters,...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Autumn/winter collection of curtain material
Big Ben Interiors is holding an open weekend on December 3, 4 and 5 and extending its opening hours on December 8, 10, 13 and 17 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. New stock includes materials such as cotton, damask, taffeta, woven fabric and...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Frances Bissell
Monet’s kitchen
“Is this why they made us repack our bags at the check-in desk?” “Mmmmm,” I mumbled. “This” was a handsome Portuguese ceramic platter, hand-painted, rectangular, with a yellow and blue border and cornflowers,...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Kathryn Borg
Are you making a strong imprint on your home?
How does your home reflect your personality? Taking away the photographs and the personal identifiers, what in your home reflects how you like to live, your attitude, your mood, your personality? If you rent, how do you reflect you...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Sonja Kralj
Carpets for comfort
In Malta, mainly because of the excessive heat of the long summer months, most houses boast carpets that are rugs and can be removed and cleaned and stored during the summer. As winter approaches, out come the carpets to create a c...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Jo Caruana
Working out work space
The line between work life and home life is getting ever finer, and most houses will need an office space. Jo Caruana looks at the many ways you can make your home work space work hard for you. Home offices are no long relegated to...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
New seamless surfaces brand
Local importer and distributor of timber, parquet and laminate flooring JTS Trading has added the Staron by Samsung brand to its portfolio of products. Staron is an acrylic solid surface material for homes and commercial settings. Durable,...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wood talk
The Tile of San Ġwann has received a new stock of wood tiles. The imitation of wood has been a long-coming aim in the tiling industry. Every year, several reproductions flood the market, but the real, warm and natural feeling of wood is ve...
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 , by
Deborah Ratcliffe
Pottering with pots
Many of us have lingering dreams of how we’d love to have a garden filled with trees and flowers, and maybe a small vegetable patch and a water feature or two, as nothing beats the cooling sound of water on a blazing hot summer’s day. ...
