This tapered, tubular water bottle from Ban.do is made of glass enveloped in a silicone sleeve which helps to insulate its contents. With extra padding on the base to protect it from accidental breaks, the bottle is designed to fit most standard cup holders and is topped off by a whimsical ball-shaped plastic stopper. The Cool It glass water bottle comes in translucent pink or hot red and is bpa, lead, and phthalate-free.
After several years of contemplation and rumination, Bermudian photographer Amanda Temple has brought her long-held dream to life with the publication of her book Tapestry of Tales. With the common thread throughout being love - whether of home, family, hobbies or memories - Temple travelled the length and breadth of Bermuda photographing a wide cross-section of Bermudian society including fishermen, artists, teachers, housewives, and politicians at home. Her portraits were taken using natural light which Temple felt helped to reveal the essence of each subject and she included a selection of curated portraits with each story to weave a more interesting and complete tapestry.
Initially conceived as an exhibition, once the project got underway Temple realised that a book would be a better way to pair her imagery with each subject's tale as well as to provide a permanent record of her work and the stories. An exhibition of selected prints from Tapestry of Tales opens today at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art and runs until May 17. The book is available for preorder here.
Initially conceived as an exhibition, once the project got underway Temple realised that a book would be a better way to pair her imagery with each subject's tale as well as to provide a permanent record of her work and the stories. An exhibition of selected prints from Tapestry of Tales opens today at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art and runs until May 17. The book is available for preorder here.
The clever design of the Blooper table lamp by Mette Schelde includes a built in diffuser which casts a soft glow when used. The hidden LED bulb is reflected into a hollow disc which also acts as a switch and a regulator. Rotating the disc can either turn the light off or gradually dim it.
The disc is attached with magnets which encourages mixing and the creation of different colour combinations.
...under these amazing fronds that were unveiled in the garden of the Mediateca di San Teresa at the recently concluded concluded 2017 Milan Design Week. Shown at the Wallpaper* Handmade exhibit and presented by The Invisible Collection, Le Refuge by Marc Ange consists of a slatted wooden base under metal stems and perforated leaves and creates a modern tropical oasis. The contemplative, palm-shaded daybed installation creates a lush fantasy setting but in fact came about as a projection of a childhood memory of the designer: its leaves forming shelter from the sun and an escape from reality, just like the imaginary jungle that grows in the room of a child with a vivid imagination.
Le Refuge is available in three colours: pink, black or gold.
As much as we like a modern take on traditional Caribbean architecture, we also love it when traditional elements are incorporated and updated for the way we live now. Belle Mont Farm is a relatively new property on the island of St Kitts that was established to appeal to a new type of traveller: one interested in the best, most authentic experience, is concerned with sustainability and the environment and has a desire to experience a Caribbean vacation that offers more than just a relaxing island escape.
Belle Mont Farm is, as its name would suggest, an organic and sustainable farm where guests can stay and enjoy authentic West Indian food made with locally grown ingredients. The 400-acre farm prides itself on the expansive, edible landscape that surrounds the resort and the fresh, organic produce it offers. There are several restaurants on the property and 90% of the restaurants' provisions are sourced from the estate as well as nearby farms in St. Kitts and Nevis. Meals can be enjoyed al fresco at The Kitchen restaurant which is located high on the slopes of Mount Liamuiga and where a 30 foot long table provides a communal dining experience. Guests are encouraged to dine early to catch the spectacular sunsets from this vantage point. At the water's edge sits Arthur's, the newest addition to the Belle Mont Farm culinary roster. Arthur’s offers an oceanfront dining experience on the black sand beach of Dieppe Bay, a 10 minute drive from the resort. With a location just down the beach from a fishing spot popular with locals, Arthur’s menu reflects the freshest catch of the day, paired with complementary produce from the farm. The Mill Bar is housed within a refurbished sugar mill. Here mixologists create classic or original, exotic cocktails inspired by the fruit and herbs found around the resort.
Belle Mont Farm is, as its name would suggest, an organic and sustainable farm where guests can stay and enjoy authentic West Indian food made with locally grown ingredients. The 400-acre farm prides itself on the expansive, edible landscape that surrounds the resort and the fresh, organic produce it offers. There are several restaurants on the property and 90% of the restaurants' provisions are sourced from the estate as well as nearby farms in St. Kitts and Nevis. Meals can be enjoyed al fresco at The Kitchen restaurant which is located high on the slopes of Mount Liamuiga and where a 30 foot long table provides a communal dining experience. Guests are encouraged to dine early to catch the spectacular sunsets from this vantage point. At the water's edge sits Arthur's, the newest addition to the Belle Mont Farm culinary roster. Arthur’s offers an oceanfront dining experience on the black sand beach of Dieppe Bay, a 10 minute drive from the resort. With a location just down the beach from a fishing spot popular with locals, Arthur’s menu reflects the freshest catch of the day, paired with complementary produce from the farm. The Mill Bar is housed within a refurbished sugar mill. Here mixologists create classic or original, exotic cocktails inspired by the fruit and herbs found around the resort.
While food is obviously an important component of any stay at Belle Mont Farm, great care has also been taken with the buildings. Visitors can stay in three types of properties: a guesthouse, a farmhouse or a villa all of which have been designed by the award-winning architect Bill Bensley to be in harmony with the natural landscape and to offer spectacular views of the tropical forest of Mount Liamuiga and the organic farmland that covers the slopes to the sea. The guesthouses consist of one bedroom structures with open verandas and decks that skirt the exterior. Each guesthouse comes with a daybed and private pool that overlooks the tropical forests and the Caribbean Sea. They feature high ceilings, private bathroom verandas fed by a rainwater showers and freestanding bathtubs. The farmhouses are slightly larger and can host up to four couples or eight guests. Each group staying at a farmhouse has its own private accommodation which can be accessed via a short-stroll across a private footbridge or through the trees from the central living pavilion. Each farmhouse is outfitted with a 100-foot long infinity-edge pool and a professional kitchen, ideal for gastronomes and bon viveurs alike. The largest properties, the villas, have been designed for families or groups of friends seeking an authentic Caribbean vacation. The buildings are constructed from local stonework and have shingle rooftops, shuttered windows and carved balustrades, all of which capture the feel of a traditional Caribbean residence. The villas also have high vaulted ceilings, open and airy verandas and private, infinity-edge pools that make them ideal for entertaining.
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