Wood Weathering on Land & Sea
By Robert Creel, Operating Manager, Caribbean Colors; and Sjoerd Bos, Vice President, Sansin Wood is a beautiful, sustainable material utilised by many…
Nauti and Nice
By Kate Henderson and Fran Morrell, House BVI Those of us vested in the interior design industry are noticing a…
Rocking Roofs
[box][dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Primary function of a home is to provide shelter. And, arguably, the most important aspect of the envelope that…
10 Tips for Earth Day
For April, I often write here about the architectural and design factors related to the environment, which architects take into…
The Air We Breathe — Indoor Foliage
While discussions on air pollution are typically centered on cheery topics like smog, acid rain and CFCs, studies conducted on…
Your Home, Your Canvas
One of the great benefits of living in the tropics is the strong light and colour that consistently brighten our…
The Vetiver System
Words and pictures by Scarlett Steer, Minines Plants As environmental issues continue to dominate both agricultural and natural resource sectors,…
Labouring for Love
By Steve Fox, OBMI BVI This month, I’ve been asked to write about designing for Love. A fine subject; I…
Decorating for a Hot Holiday
The holiday season is here and it is always exciting to think about how we can decorate our homes to…
Home Design 101
By Steve Fox, Managing Director OBMI BVI For this issue, I thought I’d write about the design process; to give…
A Christmas Bloom
By Scarlett Steer Once upon a Christmas Eve in a small Mexican village a little girl named Pepita and her…
Wali Nikiti: The Bare Essentials
Renowned BVI chef Davide Pugliese has thrived on a successful culinary career that has amounted to an array of flavourful…
A Village Within a Town
By Dan O’Connor The bright pastels and traditional West Indian and African huts of Crafts Alive Village act as a…
Slippery Slope
How to control an eroding landscape By Scarlett Steer, Minine’s Plants Erosion on major building sites is a relatively common…
Renovating a Landmark
By Steve Fox Anyone who has arrived by boat into Sopers Hole will be familiar with Steele Point Villa. Designed…
In the Know
New Trends in Home Decorating Hit the BVI We are always inspired by our trips away in search of new…