The name Pininfarina conjures up images of luxury, speed and taste. Over the past 50 years the famous Turin design house has penned some of the most desirable and iconic cars in the world, but besides giving shape to Ferraris, Maseratis and other exotic forms of transport Pininfarina has also been at the forefront of innovation – pioneers in search of the perfect alchemy of form, technology and function…
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If you want to get away from it all for a few days, surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature yet not cut off from the world; if you enjoy a rustic setting but style and comfort are important to you too, then you may want to try the Fountainhead Hotel near Riogordo, in the mountains behind Málaga. Chances are you’ll visit again…
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By the PTMD® collection
When it comes to creating the kind of ambience you’d love to call home Yvonne van Opdorp has a knowing touch. As styling and art director of the PTMD® collection, the haute couture accessories and design firm she runs with her husband Jos, Yvonne’s winning combinations of colour, texture and form set the tone for living environments that can justly be described as eye-catching. Not surprisingly, this select family business founded 15 years ago has made a name for itself far beyond its native Holland. Read the rest of this entry »
Restaura – restoring rather than building
In a country obsessed with new construction, Restaura is a breath of fresh air, restoring historical buildings and transforming them from dilapidated memories of the past into fully updated homes, offices, shops and hotels.
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Alfa Romeo Spider – Red Hot
Picture this: a sunny day in Tuscany, the breeze running through your hair as you follow a winding road and watch the rolling hills of this iconic region unfold before you. Head through a lane framed by tall cypresses on the way to a stately country home, or park your car in the square of a picture-perfect village. Could it get any better than this? The soundtrack to this motorist’s daydream should be something like Nessun Dorma, and the car an Alfa Spider.
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