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Seaduced5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms/2 powder roomsFloor Area: 6,400 sq ftLand Area: 30,709 sq ftLocated on the 16th Fairway on Royal Westmoreland Golf Coursein the Royal Westmoreland Estate

Modern Living the Open-Concept Way 7:10 pm
Although technological advancements of the early 20th century brought us the tools needed to construct larger and more open rooms, a paradigm shift in how we live today has fast-tracked the popularity of the open-floor plan. American architect Frank Lloyd Wright took advantage of the...

Home is… 7:10 pm
What is a home? Home is more than a physical structure or a place to shelter from the elements. Home is a collection of memories. Home is where you feel safe. Home reflects those who dwell there. Home is deeply personal and no two homes will ever be the same thanks to the vast array of...

Space is the new LUXURY...

Sunday, October 17, 2021

It's something we've long known and appreciated in the region. Barbados Luxury Listings, with affiliates One Caribbean Estates, presents:Villa Tamarindo5-Bedroom/5-Bathroom VillaFloor Area: 13,174 sq ft

Styling Australia the Jamaican Way

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Melbourne-based interior designer Chantelle Clarke believes that the art of creating spaces requires beautiful and functional design thought. Unlike most Australian designers, her contributions reflect the spirit of her cultural influences. “Jamaicans are creative with using what...

Home for the Pandemic

Sunday, October 17, 2021

The renovation of the master bathroom was a game-changer!

My Journey TO HOME OWNERSHIP

Sunday, October 17, 2021

With another Jamaica Observer Design Week upon us I find myself in reflection mode, on my own journey to property ownership. I am thinking that the formula to create wealth remains the same today as it was at any time. Investing in real estate is one...

Let's Talk Colour

Sunday, October 17, 2021

The saying “colour affects mood” is 100% correct.

Beautiful Boudoirs

Sunday, October 17, 2021

The bedroom is perhaps the most sacred space in a home. It is the place where we start and end each day. The space that sets the tone for our day, to which we escape at the end of each day, our sanctuary. The bedroom, therefore, should always evoke a feeling of warmth, comfort,...

Bold, Beautiful Bathrooms

Sunday, October 17, 2021

I love wallpaper! It's no secret. When I embarked on this decorating journey, wallpapering is what I most wanted to do. My hope was to create feature walls in all the spaces that I did.

Veeva Home

Sunday, October 17, 2021

With sustainability at the core of the business, Anna Ward, founder of Veeva Home, is creating a space for high-quality products showcasing the talent of Jamaican artisans.

Designing your home sustainably

Sunday, October 17, 2021

While our athletes stood on the podium in Tokyo, and our entire nation beamed with pride, the designer in me couldn't help but also celebrate Japan for the thought and innovation they applied to the fabrication of this year's medals. For the first time in history, every single Olympic...

Stop Living A Financial Fantasy

Sunday, October 17, 2021

There are women who live in a perpetual state of denial. They tell themselves and others around them untruths about who they are by adopting a false set of beliefs that support whom they want to be seen as. They will pattern themselves off their favourite celebrities or television...

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN — How to Thrive in an Uncertain Future

Sunday, October 17, 2021

There are many definitions of the word 'sustainable' but one of the simplest and most profound in relation to design is the intersection of three key considerations: the economy, the society and the environment. One of the earliest promoters of the concept was environmentalist Paul...

SO2 - October 10

Sunday, October 10, 2021

First...Dawson's Creek alum Katie Holmes covers Les Femmes Publiques Issue 5 in Diotima's Crochet Web Top and Musa Lace Knit Queen Suit. The black and white web top is Diotima's debut collection's hero piece and was crocheted by hand in Jamaica.

Deeply Rooted with

Sunday, October 10, 2021

“To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognised need of the human soul.” — Simone Weil, 1946

Everyday Ways To Save Money

Sunday, October 10, 2021

In today's economy, day-to-day living is becoming increasingly expensive. Inflation makes it difficult to save. And yet we know that we must save if we are to grow our money in order to keep living the way we want to. Intellectually, we know the basics of doing so: making a monthly...

Rock, Fashion & Style

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Things are creeping ever so slowly back to normal. So much so that the act of sitting on our sofas, in our most comfortable soft clothes, judging red carpets and fashion week runways has returned. Though we continue to battle misformation and public opinion gleaned from “Facebook...