Cuban Inspirations

Cuban Inspirations

We love occasionally to travel afar and draw inspiration from the colours,architecture and history of different places....

Havana - Cuba is a riot of colour, shabby but vibrant, a step back in time, on the brink of change, full of music, mojito's and the happy sounds of children playing in dimly lit streets after school. It is awash ancient cars in luminous colours and leaded fuel, proud people, elegant colonnaded buildings slowly being restored to their formal glory.

Enjoy my photo story below and get there if you can before this time warped country finds itself in the 21st century.

We wish all our friends, customers, suppliers, blog readers and fellow travellers a 

VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS 

and

PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

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Christmas in the Algarve

As the festive season approaches we have been busy filling the shops with beautiful gifts and Christmas essentials.......

 Crackers and napkins, warming candles full of Christmas scents, sparkling glasses for champagne and mulled wine.........

All gifts will be wrapped ready for you to give......

Don't forget to check our online shop too if you are too far away to visit.

Shop on line for Christmas click here

and in store we have some great ideas at 30 - 50% discount too...

There are great places to visit with autumnal sunshine in abundance, empty beaches, cool vineyards, coastal walks, magnificent views ...........

A great time to explore beyond the golf resorts...........

Like Dunas Lifestyle on Facebook before 18th December to enter our draw to win this Christmas Set of Hand Wash and Lotion from Molton Brown.

The gift can be collected in our store or posted within Portugal only.

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Shop on line for Christmas click here

Autumn Arrivals and Vintage style

The weather may be cooling a little but the sun is still shining........ at Dunas we have lots of great new ideas for you and your home, gifts and table decorations for Christmas which are arriving in store as quickly as we unpack them...........
Take a peak at some inspirational images and please feel free to pass by and browse at leisure.....
We can ship to any destination within Europe if you are only travelling light!

At Dunas Home we are finding little gems hidden in our store rooms that are now on sale at -50%. Call in and find a bargain!

From the Algarve to London, via Paris and Milan

It is that time of year again when we go shopping! Looking for new and exciting products for the coming seasons...

First stop - Paris - for Maison Objet - beautiful home accessories, in and outdoor furniture and scented products.

Favourite discovery and now available....

Tribu - Outdoor Furniture from Belgium 
- simply stunning teak and aluminium framed sofas, loungers, tables and chairs that are both comfortable and exceptionally stylish.
www.tribu.com

And then to Milan.... design central Italy....... exquisite fashion, incredible cathedral, a million scooters, risotto and chianti, miniature designer dogs, Ferrari and Versace........

Favourite Milanese discovery.....

Paola Lenti - truly unique outdoor furniture in rich woven rope fabrics in hundreds of vibrant jewel like colours. www.paolalenti.it

And back briefly to London it the midst of London Fashion Week. Privileged to see the Mary Katrantzou cat walk show by invitation of our daughter Emma - amazing design, embroidery, print and fabrics..........
- and Julien Macdonald whose resort collection in collaboration with Melissa Odabash will star in Dunas Resort next season - and photographed this Spring in the Algarve.

Melissa in 2014 Julien Macdonald - Melissa maxi with Julien and our two lovely girls - Carla and Charlotte

Dunas Home in Almancil  - call in ...browse at leisure...

Summer fun in the Algarve

Summer Fun in the Algarve

We sent four "20 something" friends out with a camera to capture the essence of the Algarve in High Summer....

 Beaches - markets - boat adventures -  bars - sunsets and dining out..... the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the fabulous summer climate...

28 to 35 degrees daily

At Dunas Resort we have an equally fabulous collection of colourful swim and resort fashion for men and women.

Heidi Klein... Melissa Odabash... Elizabeth Hurley... Orlebar Brown... MC2 St Barths

Beach bags... Hats... Espadrilles... 

No problem finding space for your beach towel here!!!

Exceptional Outdoor Furniture

Arriving soon in Dunas Home chic outdoor furniture by Tribu.
Focusing on natural materials combined with powder coated aluminium frames, Tribu furniture is cool and edgy.
Come and try out the beautiful
Mood Lounger - relax in style.....

We have a large showroom of beautiful outdoor furniture from the worlds leading brands.

Dedon...Manutti...Royal Botania...Tuuci

White Summer

Summer Inspiration

Summer is Here!

Gorgeous New summer Candles from Baobab in bright summer colours.  

Sea  -- Sand --  Sun

Three Gorgeous Boutiques in the Beautiful Algarve

The Perfect Gift - The Perfect Treat

Our original lifestyle boutique in Quinta Shopping goes from strength to strength with world class brands in tableware, linens, gifts, decorative items, stationary and books.

With new arrivals every week there is always something special in store.

Our collections of scented home and body products are chosen with care to compliment days spent in the sun. With summer highlights of fresh citrus and floral fragrances you can bring the outside in and nurture sun drenched skin with highly organic and soothing lotions from exclusive brands.

Coming soon Millar Harris - London...........

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The Perfect Bikini - The Perfect Place to Chill Out

Our stunning swim and resort wear collections for both men and women are perfectly in tune with our high quality terrace and garden furniture.

Relax in style......

Come and meet our friendly and helpful staff both in Quinta Shopping and in Almancil.
We look forward to seeing you in the Algarve this summer!