Welcome to the Dunas Blog!
Catch up on our latest news and exciting products added to the Dunas Lifestyle shops.
Our outdoor furniture showroom in Almancil in the Algarve, Portugal now has one of the largest displays of outdoor furniture in Europe.
Dedon - Manutti - Royal Botania - Tribu - Tuuci - Paola Lenti - Glatz & more!

Perfect resort fashion for an Algarvean climate and unusual gifts, scented products and decorative items fill our eclectic lifestyle boutiques in Quinta Shopping, Val do Lobo and The Conrad Algarve.


Relax - Enjoy.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Swim into Summer at Dunas Resort - Quinta do Lago





FREE GOODIES with MC2 ST BARTHS and RAYBAN

We are so delighted with our new selection of swim and resort wear for men by MC2 St Barth and our cool range of Rayban sunglasses that we are offering all customers who buy one item from each collection a free Rayban beach towel and an MC2 cocktail shaker ......whilst stocks last..........

Just mention the Dunas Blog to claim your gift.


Flip Flop- Shark-Kiwi- Scooter- -Starfish-Stripes- Plains

AND NOT TO FORGET THE LADIES !!

we are giving away a stylish handcrafted notebook or set of boxed gift cards if you purchase a piece of fabulous HEIDI KLEIN swim wear and matching cover-up.
As featured in The Sunday Times Style Magazine this week........

Heidi Klein Summer
Sugar Hill Adjustable Bikini 
with matching cover ups










Chilli Kaftan with matching bikini




A great selection of chic bikinis now in stock!!

Marrakesh White Bikini
with matching maxi dress
  
..........  Meanwhile across the square in Dunas Lifestyle .........

We have discovered some great summer candles in the shapes of summer fruits and vegetables that will add a piece of fun to your al fresco dining table.


al fresco dining Algarve style

Asparagus Bundle Candles
They are just too good to burn...... simply enjoy!!!

Green Pea Pod Candle and Diana Carmichael Salt Dish











TRAVELS ABROAD

We have had a couple of weeks away staying in beautiful Provence and our home city of Oxford in the UK. 
Here are a few favourite snaps of our little tour!

St Tropez in full bloom.
Chateau Canorgue near Bonnieux
Film set for 'A Good Year' starring Russell Crowe
Provencal colours



BACK HOME

But it will be lovely to return to the sunny Algarve and our glorious country garden!!!
We are looking forward to a long hot summer with lots of al fresco dining with friends under the stars.

Carrol Boyes Water Jug Man

We have a great selection of lanterns, candle holders, and tableware for outside dining, both in Dunas Lifestyle in Quinta Shopping and Dunas Home  in Almancil ( open by appointment ).

Glatz Parasol and Manutti Loungers
from Dunas Home
Dunas Home Garden Furniture

Dunas Home Parasols


Our favourite scents for high summer are simply bursting with refreshing citrus fruits. 


 Aqua di Parma


Diptque




Molton Brown 


Buy your favourite scent on line





Friday, June 3, 2011

Game, Set And Match





I love this time of year, and it is so difficult to come inside and watch some great tennis when the sun is shining and the garden looks and smells fabulous. So I have been dipping in and out of the French Open these last two weeks when I can and you cannot fail to notice the wonderful display of stylish Panama Hats on display.

These stunning hats are still woven by craftsmen in Ecuador, but sadly due to the complexity of the work and the time taken to make each hat the younger generation are declining to learn this ancient craft. As a result a true Panama ( named after the workers on the Panama Canal construction ) is becoming harder and harder to buy.


      
Our new collection from BORSALINO has just arrived in Dunas Resort.
These hats are sent in their raw state to be finished in Italy with edging and bands.

Prices vary according to the density of the weave with the Borsalino Super Fino being the finest hat of all. Our girls will be happy to help you choose the best style and size for you.





NEW 
Heidi Klein Swimwear in store this week includes this chic swimsuit in Riviera style.


Perfect with a Panama hat too!




I know from the comments we receive, many of you love the garden views and news so here are a few recent shots of our glorious June landscape.