Property

By: CRISTINA WOOLF This month we are looking at the characteristics of the environment of our home. They are the strongest determinants of feng shui, because they carry the energy

By: CRISTINA WOLFF FENG SHUI is the traditional Chinese art and science of living in harmony with the environment. Rooted in Taoist philosophy and Chinese culture, it is a way

By: Chris Winstanley interiors@portugalresident.com AS NEW arrivals in the Algarve from the wet and windy county of Cheshire in England, my wife and I have never thought of the outdoors

BY: Liz Ryan of Homes in Heaven Email: liz.ryan@portugalresident.com BEING THE proud and weary mother of a 15-month-old boy (and a mum who is trying to run a business), I

By TRISHELL GILL YOU CAN transform the look of your home to reflect the changing seasons, often through the use of accessories and furnishings you already own. Here are some

SUNNY ALGARVE – the ideal holiday destination. You may have purchased a home in Portugal and are considering renting it to holidaymakers. With careful planning and consideration for your future

COMPLETELY MAKE over your bedroom without changing colours, fabrics, or furniture. You can do it all with lighting! Lighting in the bedroom is a vital element. Your lights can help

FOR MANY, the week between Christmas and New Year is a peaceful period to reflect on the past year and plan the one ahead. Holidays probably take pole position, followed

Choosing a light bulb used to be easy – there was only one kind available. Now you have the choice of incandescent, halogen, fluorescent or compact fluorescent (CFL). The following