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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Cats, dogs and new arrivals


Just arrived in Dunas Resort  -  the perfect Christmas gifts for all cat and dog lovers - beautiful books full of adorable pictures of our best friends!


From French poodles to cute puppies and aristocratic cats these books are simply delightful.




Discover our great selection of fashion, home and cookery books.





Plus books for men on cars, wine, golf and fashion.


How can you resist??


And dress your book shelves with these stylish book ends from Eicholtz



We just adore this icy Christmas Scarf by Charlotte Sparre - perfect for cool winter days!


Team with a great black leather clutch.


Our favourite new arrivals in Dunas Lifestyle are these stunning candles by Baobab in shimmering silver and black vases.

Perfect for seasonal dinners and parties.




Our favourite fragrances by Floris of London for men and women are now available on our on-line shop. These delicate scents are absolute classics and make wonderful gifts too.... a real floral treat!

www.dunas-style.com


I took these photos in the garden this week with real passion flowers and kumquats fresh off the trees!


Just arrived too are great Christmas gift boxes from 
Molton Brown
full of top selling shower gels and body lotions. Treat your mum, sister or best friend ! Candlelight a glass of bubbly and a heavenly scented warm bath - perfect on cold winters nights........








Friday, November 2, 2012

Dream Homes in the Algarve



This month's highlight........


The stunning view from our lunch table this week near Ferragudo, at a restuarant hanging over a tiny beach between dramatic golden cliffs.

Eating great shell fish and fresh sea bass, whilst the rollers crashed onto the beach under a stormy sky.


Dream Homes in The Algarve


I had fun this week driving around the exquisite resorts of Quinta do Lago and Val do Lobo taking shots of stunning villas in beautiful gardens, from classical villas to ultra modern homes in cutting edge style.
Whatever your architectural inclination we have homes to suit here !
We are currently working on several projects to design the outdoor spaces for both modern and classic villas and will provide you with detailed plans and images to help create your perfect al fresco living space.


We love the ultra modern villas by exciting architects such as Vasco Veira............ www.arquimais.com





Furniture by Manutti from Belgium recently installed.


Check out Royal Botania, also from Belgium for some very cool ideas and designer parasols by Tucci that are just fabulous!





Our favourite New Collection in Dunas Home.

www.alexdavisstudio.com


Dunas Lifestyle

I know it is early but we have some great ideas for Christmas in all our shops!!

Classic scents by Acqua di Parma are eternal seasonal favourites. Try out the new " Oud " Eau de Parfum - intoxicatingly exotic !!!!


For a really Christmas home fragrance our absolute favourite is Ralph Lauren " Holiday"
..... think log fires, mulled wine, cloves and cinnamon......


We have a great selection of Christmas candles, crackers, cards and napkins.



Just arrived in Dunas Resort the new collection by Philippe Audibert is simply fabulous!


Wrap up for the cold up north in our super soft imitation fur wraps.




And don,t forget our clear out sale is still running in all shops with many products at half price !

L'Occitane
Esteban
Blanc D'Ivoire
Acqua di Parma
Molton Brown
Kenneth Turner
Millefiori
....... and more......

Bags
Bikinis
Cover-ups
Hats
Jewellery
Cashmere
Shoes












Sunday, September 23, 2012

End of Season Furniture Sales


Find a Great Bargain!

We are having a move around in the showroom and have put some Manutti layouts on sale. 

Now is the time to pick up a high quality sofa setting for your terrace or garden!!! Reductions of up to 50% off the catalogue price are being offered, so do call in to see what you can find. 

We are open 10 until 6pm Monday to Saturday .







New Arrivals



Stylish candles and room diffusers from
 Ralph Lauren Home.



For the man who has everything--- exquisite shaving accessories by Edwin Jagger and deeply nourishing shaving creams.


Beautiful Italian leather bags in Autumnal colours from Roberta Gandolfi

Reflections in London, Paris and 
the Algarve.





In London and Paris this month buying new collections for next Spring Summer......... and some great new things for the Autumn too!

Took a little time to snap some cool reflections on the streets of both cities!

Notting Hill - home to Melissa Odabash and Heidi Klein, and St Germain - just the chic-est part of Paris!

Plus fantasy cup cakes at Fortnums and pastel macaroons at Laduree!





A tale of two cities....... early evening in London in glowing sunlight, and dusk in Paris from a roof top terrace near the Bastille, at a cocktail party hosted by the team from Manutti our favourite outdoor furniture  collection. 



Then a few days back home to collect our thoughts and soak up some sun before the second trip to finish the busy buying season !