By Gregorio | February 20, 2011 at 11:31 am | One comment
Contemporary design from talented Portuguese designers stood front and center at the recent Maison et Objet interior design show in Paris. And certainly one of the shining stars of this show was Lisbon’s-own Toni Grilo.
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By Gregorio | January 22, 2011 at 11:51 am | No comments
The same people behind innovative Portuguese furniture brand Boca do Lobo also want to illuminate your life. They have spun off a company dedicated to the design of unique and delightful lighting fixtures. In fact, delightful is an apt name to describe their...
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By Gregorio | January 19, 2011 at 10:11 am | 2 comments
Our friends at Boca do Lobo are packing their bags and catching flights to Paris. Once again, their creativity has been recognized by the top echelon of furniture design. Three of their new production pieces have been chosen to represent the best design trends for 2011 at...
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By Gregorio | January 18, 2011 at 12:08 pm | No comments
Madeira is known for its tropical splendor, temperate climate and relaxing island lifestyle. Many people also equate Madeira with its production of world-famous wine. And now, Madeira is home to one of Portugal’s newest boutique hotels—The Vine.
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By Gregorio | January 11, 2011 at 12:31 pm | One comment
You gotta love a company whose mantra is “We make people love their waste.” Oon Home Recycling Solutions is a Lisbon-based company developing innovative products to help us get more from our trash! Their first solution: the Oon Candlemaker. Transform your old cooking...
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By Gregorio | December 22, 2010 at 6:16 am | No comments
Let’s face it, a fireplace elicits a plethora of feel-good emotions. It is cozy and comfortable on long winter nights. It is warm and welcoming when stepping in from the rain. It is sexy and sizzling for those hot intimate moments. It’s no wonder a fireplace is the...
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