El Banco is 110-acres with one of the longest stretches of white, sandy beach on the Punta de Mita Peninsula. This lush beachside setting is just north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and offers two luxurious beach villas just released for private leasing. From a cost of $2,000 USD (plus 16% tax) per night you can have your own slice of paradise with expansive views of the Bay of Banderas, Marietas Islands, Sierra Madre Mountains and of course El Banco’s long stretch of white-sand beach.
The villa’s have their own unique El Banco style, inspired by Mexico’s Spanish Colonial roots- lots of grand arches, gracious courtyards and hand-craftsmanship. You’ll also find each villa contains every conceivable modern day comfort in a very generous space.
You have access to concierge services to arrange a variety of activities and luxuries, including golf, surf lessons, in-home massage, yoga, restaurant reservations, local excursions, trips to luxury spas and a private chef to prepare up to three meals a day.
The old English legend of King Arthur is one of romance, betrayal and bravery, and sculptor, Gavin Haslup has brought the legend alive with this rather unusual lake bronze sculpture of The Lady Of The Lake.
Slightly larger than ‘lifesize human dimension’ this piece will no doubt become a popular talking point and turn your lake into something a little more mysterious!
There are just 10 available with a price tag of £14,500. Purchase from Garden Of England Bronze Sculptures.
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There’s been a fair amount of controversy over outdoor gas heaters and fires and just how unfriendly they are to the environment and global warming.
But now there’s an alternative… established in Australia 2002, The Fire Company have been leading the way in terms of innovation and style when it comes to outdoor open fireplaces.
They are fuelled by a renewable modern energy (Denatured Ethanol - absolute alcohol/ Methylated Spirits), which burns clean and is virtually maintenance free.
Tower fire:
Size: H1403mm x W420mm x D420mm
Price: £3,755
It has a stainless steel burner and a toughened glass surround for safety.
High-end personal plant design service Leaf-it-at-home, has come up with something rather different this Christmas. They’re offering a gift that seems to be the only one of its kind. Their Christmas gift voucher (£275) gives the lucky recipient the chance to experience an ‘interior landscaping makeover’ in their very own home.
This involves a personal design consultation with an experienced plant designer at their home, as well as a bespoke planting plan and pictorial summary of the design plan that they conjure up. They also get a £100 voucher to be spent on plants. The voucher is enclosed in a tasteful presentation gift box so that your loved one has something to unwrap on the big day, and it comes with a luxurious banana fibre notebook so that they can start jotting down their initial ideas. It’s certainly a bit different to your average gift! Leaf-it-at-home is the UK’s leading interior plant design company, offering a personal interior landscaping service.
The company’s experienced designers can create luxury and focal points in a single room, a studio flat to a house or castle! Stunning plants have never been so accessible. For clients it’s a hassle free service! Vouchers must be ordered before December 16th 2008 to arrive in time for Christmas.
Summer is a time for garden entertaining and what better way to do so than in an Evitavonni BeHive. Seating 12 – 20 guests the BeHive provides the perfect garden intimacy for you and your guests.
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Superbly supported, the seating base fabric adapts to the shape of your body and is strong enough to be walked across to any of the four exits.
Shown here with the Corral table inserted into the cut out centre, users can sit straight when dining with their feet on the ground. Alternatively you can lie or sit up against the cushions around the edges. A sense of playfulness and versatility is at the heart of this range as it can radiate different colours using special filters. The Corral table can be bought on its own as a separate table or hung upside down as a light.
The BeHive comprises several parts and has lots of extra options including sun roofs, stairs and curtains. Retail price starts at £11,985 ($23,500).
