In a changing world over the past year or so one important truth has remained constant: the Costa del Sol is still a highly coveted destination for both expatriates and visitors. The reasons are many – including exceptional climate, first-rate infrastructure and services, and convenient transport links – but a key conclusion can be drawn. In spite of the current economic situation, the local homes and interiors industry is likely to be the first to sprout the green shoots of recovery that an increasing number of market observers are referring to lately. People are still moving to and settling on the Coast and the rental market is starting to show signs of new-found buoyancy – and that is welcome news. In fact, the mood is so positive that Bespoke Media, the Marbella-based publishing company that launched Society Living magazine in May, is also pleased this month to present the first issue of Beautiful Home.
Bespoke is committed to providing readers with a magazine, published bi-monthly, that – while offering news about latest style trends around the world – principally focuses on the renowned southern Spanish lifestyle. To that end, the cover for this launch issue was shot in
Marbella by CJ Hadlow, featuring a splendidly Baroque chair and organza provided by House Interiors, jewellery by Stephen Webster and a corset by Agent Provocateur – all exquisitely modelled by Nicola McGeorge.
Also this issue, Trish Dynes explains how to invigorate our homes in white, reveals ways of creating a superb garden area and gives an in-depth insight into house plants for health and beauty; while the main featured property is the magnificent Admiralty House – considered Gibraltar’s most prestigious property. Elsewhere, Linda Mindel Carvell discovers some luxurious interior indulgences; and Nicola McGeorge, wearing
her other journalistic hat, offers valuable tips from the experts. We hope you find this new magazine – which is being distributed in prime outlets along the Coast (including rooms in leading hotels) to ensure the best possible exposure for advertisers – an interesting and informative read, and welcome your comments and suggestions. Contact us at: editorial@societylivingmagazine.com